I didn't know for sure how many days, I had been locked up in this dark room, images of Sky's lifeless body being dragged away kept playing in my head,
" she's dead, that monster killed her, it all my fault, I kept singing thesame phrase over and over, am such a fool to think he was actually In love with me, everything was a lie, the love we shared was all a lie, I had no other heart to be crushed, and no tears to shed, am practically an empty vessel,
" she is where I want her to be, Cardens voice echoed in my brain, "mother....., she's alive, like a flame reigniting, blood surges through my veins, heart suffusing my body as a new found resolve rises to replace the despair that has been weighing upon me. The door to the room clicked open and a guard came in, bowing slightly before speaking,
" your free to leave, shocked and confused I slowly walk out adjusting my eyes to the lights of the Hallway
With every step, memories of Sky floods back, everything in the mansion reminds me of her, and I couldn't come to terms with the fact that she could be death, I walk into the room, everything same as I left, for sure Carden hasn't spent a night in that room, I spend hours in the bath tube letting the hot water, sothe my arching body, entering the bedroom a familiar figure stood at the center holding a towel and a dress.
"Sky... My body trembles unable to believe my eyes, my eyes lit in happiness as I buried myself in her embrace probably too happy to notice she didn't hug me back.
" Am so happy you're alive, I.. was so scared I would never see you again,
" Am happy to see you're okay too my lady
" Enough with the formalities I pulled her to the couch but she pulled away hesitantly
" I was asked to get you ready for tonights Dinner at the Smith's mansion my lady her voice was void of any emotions and she seems to be a shadow of her once Jovia self, what was I even expecting, she almost lost her life because of me, in as much as it hurts
It better to stay away from her, and give her time to heal, her bruises were still slightly visible, and I could only imagine what she went through in the hands of those mobsters.
" I have made a few selections of your outfits, you can try them on and chose the one you prefer to wear. After trying few dresses I finally picked a red slender gown that hugs my pale body perfectly, Sky styled my hair, and did light makeup on my face, " "you're all set my lady.
the Boss will be coming to pick you up in a few minutes, she bows slightly and left, the thought of seeing Carden again sent chills down my body, the pain I felt in that dark room stared like a nightmare at the back of my head, as expected Carden walks into the room fully dressed in one of his expensive suits, he walks straight to me, undressing me with his eyes and I find myself standing still, not pulling away,
"you look ravishing, he pulls the strands of hair from my face and carefully tucks them behind my ear.
after all that he's done I can't believe he thinks he can simply come here to play tricks with my mind and toy with my emotions.
" Red is actually my favourite colour, his words fall on deaf ears I could only feel rage, a frenzied need for revenge, but I could only endure all just for the sake of finding my mother.
I needed to know what he did to my mother and why he has been holding her hostage for the past 13 years. He grabs me by the arm pulling me against his chest, his familiar scent hit my nostrils, I shut my eyes as he laid an adorable kiss on my forehead, acting as if nothing had happened, " shall we, I walk by his side not Dearing to say a word. The drive to his family mansion was quite, and I could only find comfort from the beautiful streets of the city, finally we pulled up Infront of what looked like paradise. Before me was a mansion that stood as a testament of timeless elegance, it palatial façade overlooking expensive, and a manicured gardens surrounding it, Carden led me to a double door and pushed it open, the grand mansions intricate architecture, elegant chandeliers and ornate furnishings exuded an air of sophistication that left me in awe.
" This way young master, a maid let us to the already filled dining room, Mr and Mrs Smith were seated at the far end, and beside them were Dad, aunty Lizzy and Emily,
I force a smile as Dad's worried expression finds my eyes, the last thing I want is him worrying about me, Emily looked Gorgeous in her charming blue gown, and seems to be doing much better, she flashes me a smile, I wonder why she was so friendly out of a sudden, " mom, I took Mrs Smith's hand and kissed, and bowed slightly to Mr Smith,
"I made all your favourite dishes thanks to your sister Emily, mom giggles enthusiastically, What new drama is about to unfold, I force another smile thanking Emily for helping her, " I never knew your sister was such a sweet soul, mom kept singing praises of Emily saying things I never knew Emily was capable of.