Chapter 23: Chapter 23

I know my acts are unforgivable and no matter what, I can't justify myself. I have done such low-level acts. Even if our contract states I can do this still… I don’t like it anymore.

“When did I become that cold? I was never like this. What took over me? I have tormented her for something she never did.” I asked myself but can it undo anything?

Intimidating her, I can still get it but what I have done now is degraded.

I need to talk to someone. Someone who will show me what I should do. I went to see Tyler.

I can't go to Aunt Skye, she'll hate me if she comes to know what I have done to her daughter.

‘What if Sophie tells her?’ Knowing her, I know she won't. Not after I told her not to.

Tyler looked surprised when he saw me. I went inside as he asked,

"What happened, Man? The party has just finished, so does yours." He smirked as I looked down and began to say,

"Tyler.. listen.. I want to tell you something..." I trailed off, he nodded and took a seat beside me.

"Is everything alright? Did Sophie throw you out?" He joked as I took a deep breath and told him everything that has happened now.

He already knew about the promise and Merlin's betrayal, he is also aware of my apprehensions.

He knew everything about me.

I finished and looked at him. He was stunned for a second but soon he exploded,

"WHAT THE HELL?! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!? WHEN DID YOU BECAME LIKE THIS?!" He was beyond angry.

"You're such a chivalrous guy, what took over you? When do you start attempting such inferior acts? How could you do this to her?” He yelled but I kept looking down.

“Are you the same person who crossed every limit just to save her? What wrong she has done that you did this, just because she is yours that doesn't mean you can do something like this.” He continued to scold me.

Everything was true, I don’t want to say.

“I get it you are scared but Christian, it's far too much. Here, I cannot even talk to my crush let alone force her into an affliction like this even though I can and you.... You asshole!” He breathed out, fuming with rage.

“How much of an idiot I was. If I knew about your intentions, I would never let you go to the restroom." I kept looking down in shame as he continued.

"You fulfilled your promise but that doesn't give you the right to deprave her. If Aunt came to know about it, she'll be devastated. You know that you guys are made for each other and still disregard that fact.”

“I never stopped loving Merlin but what happened, she cheated! And here is the girl, who was yours since the beginning and you reject her love. You neglect her and not just this you..." He was exasperated.

He is a guy of short temper and when he came to know about what I did he almost took out his gun in anger because he never thought I would do something like that, especially with her.

I couldn't find words to speak.

"You know what? You deserve to be locked in a dark room for at least a week to feel what she felt." He said and rubbed his temples. He then glared at me and threatened.

"If you attempt any low act, I swear I'll tell Aunt Skye everything about what happened and I will also tell Sophie the real reason for your marriage. I will tell her about Aunt Eleanor" I remained silent.

"You're an Idiot!"

Sophie POV:-

The next day, I woke up feeling utterly void and defiled. Not having enough strength to move, I remained still.

I am grateful that he didn't come last night.

Feeling numb, I stayed in the room as tears rolled down my cheeks and I remained motionless like a lifeless doll. The door knocked,

"Ma'am, Breakfast is served." Gwen said. I closed my eyes and replied,

"I am not hungry..."

I feel like my body is on fire and is being stabbed again and again and no matter how much I want to cry, I can't as I am deprived of power, shattered, hated...

Falling deeper into the abyss with no intentions of being saved.

‘You got so lost in making me hate you that you tore me and left me devoid.’

I stare aimlessly at the ceiling feeling eternal hate for him. The distraught evoked by his unpleasant acts is filling my mind.

‘The fiery fire of this toxic marriage burned me to ashes and there's nothing left.’

Overwhelmed by the heartbreak of having a loveless life is stirring my mind. My mind is in a state of calm chaos, wreaking havoc which can't be seen by anyone.

A tormenting life filled with endless tribulations giving me immense distress. The consternation of this grief is too much for my vulnerable form to bear.

Desiring liberation from this hell, I remained like this for quite a while, preparing myself to ask him to free me.

‘I had enough of this…’

Time flew by and before I knew it, it was evening and I hadn't moved. I walked out of the room and my heart skipped a beat in the apprehension of facing that revolting guy.

My very soul trembles just at the thought of seeing him again but I know I can't avoid him forever.

He'll come anytime, dragging me away with him to taint me again leaving me both emotionally and physically broken... like always.

Since I haven't eaten anything at all, I felt weak.

After eating, I asked Gwen, "Where's Christian?" Even saying his name made me feel disgusted.

"I don't know." I nodded and stood up to leave. Determined enough to be released again.

I walked around the house. I want to live my previous life, even if Eugene won't recover, I can't take it anymore, it's unbearable.

I walked around and heard a sniff. I stood and turned to see no one. I stood there and heard it again. It was coming from a room.

Mustering some courage, I pushed the door open, it was a dark room.

I saw the silhouette of a person sitting on the floor... crying?