Chapter 62: Chapter 62

Edith

I did not know his promise to stay away from me was not after I left his house but from the very next day. It has been ten days since the incident happened and I did not see him from then. We were literally two people living under the same roof but actually only one because when I stayed in the house, he wasn't present. I did not know where he lodged for there had been several nights passed since then. When I call him, he doesn't pick my calls. Getting frustrated one day I called him through my friend's phone. He picked and when I wanted to speak to him he simply avoided me stating he was busy.

With the days passing I am getting frustrated living in this house alone. I had no idea when he came home and left. It felt like a burden on me....like I was depriving him of his own place.

Today I am determined to speak to him by hook or by crook. I took a leave from university calling sick and stayed home waiting for him. At ten passed eleven there was click on the door knob. I see him walk inside the house disoriented. I was watching him from a distance where he couldn't see me and then what I saw in front of me made my heart stop, my eyes wet and my hands tremble.

His tie was hanging on his shoulder. His white shirt crumbled like it just came out of a dryer half tucked and half outside. His black pants were hanging low and his face flushed like he just ran a marathon and came. What troubled me the most were lipstick marks on his cheeks and shirt. An uncontrollable whimper left out of my lips and I quickly cover my mouth with my hand so that he doesn't hear.

My heart broke to pieces. I felt betrayed though we had legally no relationship between us. It was good that I saw in his true form. All my fantasies about him are crushed now and getting over him is easy. I do not think there is anymore meaning to continue my studies staying here. I will speak to my principal tomorrow. I have almost finished two-thirds of my academic year and I do not think there will be a problem with my attendance. I can stay at my parent's place and complete my education in a private study.

Meanwhile Shelton had been trying to contact me since last many days though I ignored his calls. But today I am going to call him back. If Sandro can find someone to divert his sexual frustrations, I can do the same. It is not like we are something. "Hello love, how are you? I'm sorry I did not pick your calls because you are my sensual distraction." I tell Shelton in giggles. "I had examination and I can't concentrate in my studies if I talk to you. You are such a distraction....." I mewl sexy.

"Enough of teasing, I want to meet you today and kiss you senseless so that you do not dare to avoid my calls anymore." He speaks jovial but there was a hint of seriousness in it.

We plan to meet at Reliance, one of the famous clubs in the south of Newyork city. Though I do not love Shelton and my thoughts are always occupied with Allesandro, there is nothing wrong in giving this relationship a try. May be my life after marriage is going to be romantic and something very enjoyable and worthy? May be my life would change exactly like my mother's? History can repeat and probably my destiny is hinting me about that but why doesn't this feel right?

That night I dress in a tight black shiny dress that stopped midway on my thighs. It has a low neck line that gave a good view of my perfect shapely breasts. I matched my dress with a pair of black stellitoes. My make-up ended with a smoky eye black shadow, nude lipstick and a patch of mascara. I knew I looked sexy as hell and every man is going to wet himself when he sees me today in the club but why wasn't I happy about it?

I want to get drowned by whiskey today night. Enough of brooding I did for the heartless Allesandro Martin. It is now the time for me to enjoy. I reached the pub few minutes before Shelton. I wanted to appear sexy for him. He needs to know what he is going to get in future and how much he is blessed. As I bend a little to pick my wine glass I knew every man's eye in the club was at my cleavage. I did a happy somersault in my mind and continue to enjoy the burning liquid in my throat. Today I'm like a free bird, no bossy brother, controlling father and finally no dominating Adonis. I smile but why are tears accompanied with my smiles?

"Hello beautiful, can I buy you a drink?" A charming young man with sharp features and an enigmatic smile walks in front of me. "Thank you so much but I'm sorry, she is already taken." Shelton answers for me and circles his hands around my shoulders in a possessive way. I try to give him an exuberant smile and failed because my happiness was not with him but someone else.

The man in front of us observes our chemistry and raises his hands up leaving from our presence. "Hi prettiness, how are you?" Shelton places a kiss on my cheeks and brings his hands down sexually from my back to my buttocks. I giggle but there was at the same time desperation to get away from his touch.

"Can we dance Sweetheart?" I ask him seductive pointing to the dance floor to avoid the intimacy. He pulls me from behind to his chest and circles his hands just below my breasts. I was getting more uncomfortable with his proximity and could feel his erection pounding between my hips. Why am I feeling this repugnance for Shelton when he is my boyfriend?

Suddenly there was confusion in the club. I could hear people's whispers and see their timorous faces. Shelton tries to kiss me but was suddenly pulled away from my arms before his lips reach mine. I breath an air of relief and turn back to look at the reason for my solace. "How dare you try to kiss her? Remember if you are in love with your life, you should stay away from her." Alessandro pummels his fist into the stomach of Shelton and he lands to the floor vomiting blood with his hands around his belly.

My heart falls into my hands. Allesandro lands blows one after another on Shelton. "Leave him Allesandro." I squeak. He continues to pound on Shelton and replies "no way. Samuel who was till then watching the victorious fury of Allesandro with a controlled simper walks in front to take care of Shelton. When did he reach here? Was I watched all this while?

I blink my eyes trying to find out if what I think happening around was just a dream but unfortunately it wasn't. The other six bodyguards control the crowd and Allesandro pulls me by my arm dragging me out of the club. The drive back to the house was silent, him burning with anger and I dying with anxiousness on what the devil is going to do to me. I fear the ire of Allesandro the most than any other situation in the world. He is a monster when he is irked and can go to any extant.

The car stops in front of the mansion. Allesandro quickly gets out from the door on his side. "Aren't you planning to come out of the car?" He asks me holding the door on my side at the same time grinding his teeth. Fidgeting my fingers, I walk behind him. "Are you a slut for that revealing dress you are putting on?" He immediately asks after locking the door and eyes me top to bottom with disgust. I bite my lip to arrest the sob that was about to come out. He just insulted me when he had done much more than this.

"How many times should you be told to stay away from that vulture? He is a mafia man and he is trying to use you as a patsy to reach your father. Why can't you understand such a simple statement?" He asks me going irritated. "That is none of your business in what I do and what goes on in my life." I tell him with my eyes glaring daggers and my lips wrapped in a thin line. "It is my business damn business because you are staying with me, under my roof." He drubs his finger on the table proving his point.

"How would you think of kissing him?" He asks me in revulsion. His repellent words got under my skin and I walk to him holding his collar. "You can sleep with any girl you want but I can't kiss the man I wish to marry?" He looks taken aback by my question but the next moment I hear the sound of a blow. My face propelled to a side and a sting went on my cheek.

My hands unconsciously move to my hurting cheek and I ask him unbelievable. "Did you just hit me?" He nods shameless. "Yes I did and you need to behave. Do not commit this stupidity once again if you want to stay peaceful in my house and complete your education.

"I'm going to report this to my father." I tell him rubbing my cheek in an attempt to supress the pain. My voice breaks with my eyes almost in tears. His hands go folded to his chest as he answers me firm. "You can do that, I know your father wouldn't approve you kissing a man especially when he knows he will be harmful to you." His orbs move to my possible red cheek and then to my pooling eyes but continues delivering his sermon compacted. "You are nobody to intervene with what goes on in my life. You are my responsibility here but I'm not yours and I can do whatever I want. I'm not answerable to you."

That's it. It was the end of my patience. All men in the world are the same, domination personified tigers including the men in my family.

Goodbye Allesandro Martin from today you can count my days in your mansion. Even if hell breaks up no one can stop me eloping from your house with Shelton. Start breaking your head from this day because your countdown starts from NOW.