Chapter 82: Chapter 82

Xavier's POV

I put on my robe with smiles all over my face. Today is D-Day, and I'll be getting married to Madison today. After such a long time, she's finally going to be mine.

The door of my chambers was opened violently, Derek and Karl walked in staring at me stunned.

"What exactly are you trying to do, Xavier? Have you forgotten who's slave Madison is?" Derek banged his fist on the table.

"Is that what both of you came to do here? Honestly, I'm totally disappointed in you both. Why are you getting paranoid over nothing?" I scoffed, and they exchanged glances at each other.

"Are you trying to tell me you think you're doing the right thing? She is his f****** slave, and you have no damn right. No right to take her as your wife without the permission of her master, and what's so special about that slave anyway?" Karl added, and I rolled my eyes

"You're not meant to see how special she is, probably because you are both blinded by lust. I don't care what you guys think, and I'm not changing my mind no matter the consequences" I said with finality in the tone of my voice.

"What then are you going to tell Stone? What explanation would you give him? She's his slave, and he has refused to sell her to you. What makes you think he is in support of this madness?" Derek snapped.

"I don't care what he thinks. I'm just going to tell you the truth because I already sent an invitation over to him. He will be coming to the wedding ceremony, and that's why I plan to tell him that I'll pay him for the slave" I replied buttoning my shirt.

"My God! What the f*** is going through your head? Stone is your cousin for God's sake, he's family, and you shouldn't do something like this to him" Karl freaked out.

"What exactly did I do wrong? Because I followed my heart? Is that what part of you called doing something wrong? Stone has no feelings for her, I mean she's just his slave, why then are you both getting annoyed for nothing?" I said, and they exhaled deeply.

"There must be a reason why he didn't want to sell her to you in the first place. You, getting married to her without his permission is you buying her without paying. You don't expect Stone not to react, and you know he doesn't care if we're related or not" Derek patted my shoulder.

"I would have loved to listen to you guys, but as it stands now I don't think I'll do whatever it is you're asking of me. I've come too far to come back, and nothing will make me change my mind about Madison" I slapped his hand off.

"Are you really this determined to marry that slave? Are you going to choose a slave over your own family? What has gotten over you Xavier?" They yelled at me, and I scoffed.

"I don't care what you say or what you think. If you don't have anything else to say, I'll advise the both of you to leave my Chambers. I have a wedding to prepare for, and it will be held in the next 2 hours. You don't want me to be late for my own wedding" I turned away from them, and they stormed out of the room.

I don't care what anyone thinks because I'm getting married to the slave no matter what.

Madison's POV

I was putting on a beautiful long dress with a veil mask used to cover my nose. It's an expensive traditional attire for marriage here in the valleys.

"You look so beautiful my lady. Who would have thought that a beautiful lady like you who was once a slave will become the Bride of the master?" My favorite maiden, Siri, smiled at me.

I forced a smile at her, but I know deep down inside me, I wasn't really happy. Isn't it that when people are getting married, they are always happy? Why do I feel so incomplete? Why am I feeling bad that I'm actually getting married?

"I'm afraid, Siri. What if Miss Tara decides to show up at the wedding, do you think I'll be able to stand against her?" I spoke with a teary voice, and Siri held my hands.

"You have nothing to be afraid of. I've never liked Tara for the master, because she's so mean and wicked. Unlike you, you're so kind and easy to get along with. You shouldn't cry if you don't want to ruin your makeup" Siri patted my shoulder.

"I just don't want anything to go wrong, Siri. The master is too kind for him to keep getting in trouble just because of me. I really won't be able to take it knowing how much Tara loves him, will she be able to take it when she finds out that I'm actually getting married to him?" I bowed my head sadly.

"For a long time, the master has always told Tara that he doesn't have feelings for her. She's only trying her luck to know if he will finally fall for her, but it's so unfortunate that the master didn't fall for her. It's not your fault that you are a lucky woman" Siri replied, and I smiled.

"Let me get you the shoes." Siri said, and stepped out of the room.

I was still admiring myself in the mirror, when suddenly I felt a handkerchief placed on my nose. I struggled for a few minutes before I passed out.

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I opened my eyes gradually, and discovered that I was in a dark room. My mouth, hands and legs were tied. My hands were tied to the back, and that made them ache so bad. All I saw was darkness. No single light in the room.

Tears streamed down my cheeks, and I struggled to free myself to no avail.

"Where am I?" I thought in tears….