Chapter 80: Chapter 80

Madison's POV

I laid on the bed still shivering in fear. The thought that I almost died made me feel so uncomfortable.

"Shouldn't I have gone back to the castle with Master stone? What if Tara's father had shot me? What would have been of me?" I thought, and shook my head.

I dragged the duvet to my chest still staring around the room. Even though I live like a princess here, I still don't find this place comfortable, and I don't also consider it home no matter how respected I am here.

Then I thought of Zara, a part of me felt so bad for her. Who knows how she's faring? She's probably not okay, or maybe she's doing fine.

I was still lost in thoughts when I heard a faint knock on the door. I jerked up from the bed, and yanked the duvet off my body. Could it be from Master Xavier? Does he finally want to do it with me?

Walking to the door, I couldn't help but shiver. I summoned courage, and opened the door wide. To my greatest surprise, it was scorpion, Master Xavier's guard.

"Uhm… how may I help you? Is there anything the master wants me to do?" I asked with a tiny voice.

"Actually, there's a call for you on the landline. I was told to get you to take the call" He explained, and I widened my eyes in surprise.

"A call?" I repeated before following him out of the room. I didn't stop thinking about the call, who would actually want to speak to me?

We got to the sitting room, and he pointed at the land telephone. I nodded my head, and picked up the phone.

"Hello Madison" I heard a familiar voice. I recognized the voice immediately, but sadly it was a teary voice.

"Lady Delia?" I freaked out on hearing her voice. Tears started running down my cheeks too.

"Madison, we need your help. I know the master has not been so good to you, but please I hope you find a place in your heart to forgive him and to give him a chance to live" She started, and that even got me so confused.

"A chance to live? What are you saying Lady Delia? Is the Master dying?" I cried out.

"Yes. He's having a severe headache as a result of his insomnia. You're the only one who has been able to make him get a peaceful sleep. I heard from Axel that you sang for him to sleep. I know this sounds silly, but we have no choice. Furthermore, I'll be placing the phone on his ear, please sing for him" She pleaded with me.

"He saved my life too, why shouldn't I save him? Please give him the phone. I'll sing for him" I snapped.

Lady Delia placed the phone on the master's ear. I could hear him groaning in pain, and I felt bad for him.

Clearing my throat, I exhaled deeply before I started singing. I know the master has done a lot of bad things to me, but I still don't want anything bad to happen to him and that's why I wonder why I don't want him getting hurt?

I continued singing for a few more minutes before I stopped. He wasn't groaning anymore, and I didn't hear anything from him.

"Hey Madison. Thank you so much for helping, he has just fallen asleep" Lady Delia happily shouted into the phone's speaker, and smiles escaped my lips.

"Really? That's good" I chuckled.

"When are you going to come back to the mansion, Madison? We miss you so much" Lady Delia started, and I exhaled deeply.

I remembered every single torture that I went through in the castle, and fear gripped me. Starting from the time my feet were burnt to the time I was taken away for stealing the treasure I know nothing about.

"I still need more time, Lady Delia. I just want you to take care of my care of little Zara while I'm here" I said before hanging the call-up.

Tears circulated in my eyes, if I don't miss anyone else, what about my friend, Mona?

"Do you really want to go back to Stone's castle?" I heard Master Xavier's voice from behind, and flinched because I never knew he was standing behind me.

"Have you… have you been there long, master?" I stammered with surprise.

"Not too long, but long enough to notice that you were so sad because you are not in the Stone's Castle" He replied, and I gulped hard.

"I… I don't really want to go back to the Castle. I'm afraid I might just go back to being a slave, and go back to being punished. Working hard every day in the field, and yet getting a very little portion of food. I know that is a lifestyle that I'll always get as a slave that I am, but I really enjoy the life as a princess that I live here. I don't have to work all the time, and I get to rest anytime I want" I said these words with tears in the tone of my voice.

"Are you sure you're really comfortable living here? I feel like a part of you is still at the Stone's castle. I feel like I'm just forcing you to be here against your wish" Master Xavier stared directly into my eyes. Likewise, I could see sadness in his eyes, and I know he doesn't deserve any of that after all he has done for me.

"No one is forcing me to be here. I'm here because I want to be here, and because I prefer being here" I smiled broadly, and he reciprocated.

"I'm happy you want to be here with me. I've never been so happy until now" He patted my hair gently.

"I'd like to go back to bed, master." I said, and turned to leave.

"Since you're comfortable here, I'd like to ask you a question. I just want an honest answer from you" He said, and I gently turned around with a questioning look.

"Will you marry me, Madison?" He went on his knees, and a gasp escaped my mouth……