Chapter 42: Chapter 42

“Oopsie,” Carol said, her entire body tingling at the touch of Sebastian’s body against her and the strong hold that he had on her as he tried to keep them steady.

“Here, I’ll help you to your room,” Sebastian said, looking down at her and then immediately wishing that he hadn’t. She was putting on a white singlet and wasn’t wearing any bra, and he could see the creamy top of her full breast where they were pressed into his chest. To his horror, he felt himself begin to respond, so he pulled away immediately, taking care not to do it too suddenly so that he will not end up swaying himself. Luckily enough, Carol did not seem to notice.

“Aww.” She protested. “I was enjoying your body warmth and your hard, masculine chest.” She protested, stretching out her right hand so that he could take it and lead her to her room. She knew that she should not be saying stuff like that, but somehow, she could not help herself. For some reason, Sebastian’s eyes left her face and went down to her boobs again. Her nipples were erect and he could clearly see their outline, something that was not doing anything for his arousal. Damn! It had been so long since he last had sex, but he could not be thinking about that right now.

Grabbing her hand, he led her slowly up the stairs and into her room, looking around as he did so. He hardly ever came into this room since she started living with him, and he could see that she had modified the room to her taste. It now had a feminine look to it and on the wall were some of her paintings.

“You like them.” She stated, sinking onto her bed. He looked over and caught her looking at him.

“Sure. They are very nice.”

“I’ll paint some for you.” She told him and in the flash of an eye, took off her singlet to reveal round, firm, and fairly large breasts that were topped by succulent, strawberry-colored nipples. Sebastian could not hold back his gasp, and quickly spoke immediately he saw her begin to undo the buttons of her shorts.

“What are you doing?” He asked.

“Undressing, of course. I always sleep naked. I thought I told you that before.” She said as got up and began to pull down the shorts. Sebastian did not wait to see more, but quickly bid her goodnight and beat a hasty retreat. However, the sight of the black panties that he had seen when she began to pull down her shorts slowly was firmly etched in his mind, and he had a sinking feeling that it was going to be there for a long time.

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Jessica sat quietly and humbly while Charlotte paced the small room of the apartment that she had rented for Jessica, fuming and ranting. It seemed that every time Jessica saw this lady, she was always angry about something. Right now, she was angry because she did not have any news concerning what Sebastian’s uncle’s plan was. The hefty man who was always around her was standing in the corner, silent as he always was, but dangerous looking. Jessica had never heard the man speak, even to Charlotte. If told to do something, he gave a brisk nod and did whatever it was that he was asked to do, and then stood guard with his face blank again.

“I haven’t heard a goddamn thing in the past what? Three months? Four months? Shit! I’ve even lost count.” She swore, going over to stand by the window and looking out as though she could see all the secrets of the universe if she did so. Jessica remained seated, without saying a word, just wishing that her unwanted visitor would go away. Her heart was beating a mile per minute, although she managed to keep her face straight. In all the months since she had lived here, Charlotte had never for one day come to the apartment, or even called her to tell her anything. In fact, if Jessica put her mind to it during those times, she could almost convince herself that the events of the past months were just a dream and she was as free as a bird. However, here she was out of the blues and without any warning too. When Jessica had heard the key turn in the knob, she had thought at first that it was Victoria who was coming back from wherever she went to, because she was expecting her. She sure as hell had not expected to see Charlotte and her bodyguard and had only had enough time to put her phone on do not disturb mode and slide it under the sofa on which she was now seated.

“Anyway, how have you been?” Charlotte asked, not particularly caring one way or the other.

“I’ve been fine…just fine.”

“And how is your housemate?”

“Huh?” Jessica asked, totally petrified.

“I asked how your housemate is.”

“Housemate?” Jessica asked, gulping.

Charlotte walked over to her slowly, and without warning, smashed her fist into Jessica’s face, breaking her nose instantly. Jessica let out a loud wail and raised her hands to her nose, from which blood gushed like a geyser.

“What the fuck were you thinking?” Charlotte asked through gritted teeth.

“I didn’t tell her anything. I swear I didn’t.” Jessica cried, still holding her hand to her nose and trying to stem the bleeding.

“What if she had recognized you?”

“She didn’t. I swear to God that she does not know who I am. She hates her sister as much as I do because she says that she was the one who was supposed to marry Sebastian but her sister tricked her.”

“I don’t bloody care what she says. If I give you an instruction, you follow it until I say otherwise. What did I say about keeping a low profile? Maybe you want to go back to being in chains or you want me to blow out your brains and forget about your existence. Is that it? Is that what you want?”

“Please, no. God, please no. I promise to send her packing and do exactly as you say.” Jessica cried, the thought of going back to that cage or being killed sending tremors of terror down her spine.

“You should have thought about that before you decided to flagrantly flout my instructions.” Charlotte said, coming over to sit beside Jessica on the sofa, her face taking on a sympathetic look that looked so odd and scary on her.

“I’ll send her packing and warn her never to come here again.” Jessica reiterated, fearing the worst.

“It’s okay…It’s okay. I won’t hurt you.” Charlotte crooned, smoothing a hand over Jessica’s head as the latter shrunk away from her.

“Thank you.”

“I have an awesome plan. I know exactly how I am going to milk that bastard old man of every sum that I can get out of him. Keep being friends with Sebastian’s sister-in-law, but don’t let her know who you are. She’s going to come in very handy.” Charlotte said, and smiled a chilling smile, before getting up and sailing out the door, her bodyguard in tow.