CHAPTER SIX; I''M HERE

ADELAINE….

“ You're not getting married to the Demon and that's final “ Dad stated for the 100th time since Dante had turned to leave . It seemed Dad and I didn't know the extent Dante could go and we underestimated him.

Dante’s driver had been here at exactly 9pm and Dad had prevented me from opening the door to let him in ,much less to even step outside and leave his house.

I went to my room ,pacing back and forth. Annie entered.

“ I think he's gone now “ she noted , plopping on the bed in despair.

“ What's going on Adelaine, why is Dante suddenly interested in marrying you? “

“ Suddenly? Quit that, Dante and I have been together for sometime”

“ Oh really? And what happened to discussing that with your best friend?” She replied sarcastically. As much as I was dying to speak up and tell her the truth about Dante, I didn't want to put her life at risk.

“ You're a child, Annie ,such matters can't be discussed with you” I retorted.

“ That hurts, I really do want you marrying that demon , I don't really know much about him but I know he's a bad person “

“ Don't call my boyfriend names Annie, he's my husband to be” I retorted angrily, she didn't know I was protecting her. If Dante heard what she just said, I'm sure her head would be flying across the room by now.

Raising her arms in defeat ,she decided to change the topic.

“ Dad's getting worse you know, what if we don't see you anymore “

“ We got a donor last week, tomorrow we'd go to the hospital and check it out with the Doctor”

My dad had been diagnosed with leukemia, and with the amount I was making at Lacroy's club, I'd been able to get enough to sponsor a bone marrow transplant. We had a donor now and I was more than ecstatic. I kept wondering how I'd be able to make sure he's healing fine if Dante and I ever got married.

“Dad will be fine,Annie. I'd probably visit you guys when I'm gone” I lied. I didn't even know if I'd be alive by tomorrow for disobeying Dante. I could imagine him barging in the house and shooting our heads off.

“ Not until Dad agrees to your marriage with Dante, he's pretty annoyed that you didn't tell him you were dating Dante”

“ I'll take care of that, Annie, now get some rest “ . Not wanting to lie any further, I had to force her to go to bed so I could ball my eyes out in frustration. Annie fell asleep not long after. I just kept staring at the clock, waiting for my devil to come and kill me.

Waiting till almost midnight, I figured maybe Dante had forgiven me and would leave me and my family alone.

I fell asleep.

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“ We're very sorry miss, the donor called to cancel the transplant, and surprisingly no hospital is willing to suggest donors for your Dad” The doctor stated. I stared at him in shock as he read out a letter from the said donor, rejecting the offer.

“ But, he or she was willing a few days ago, can't you do anything or find something else?” I asked.

“ No we can't miss”

Who canceled such an important health issue just like that? The Doctor looking like he wanted us out of his office in seconds, kept rearranging neatly stacked files.

“ Miss, Sir, I believe we're done with our meeting here and I'd like you to excuse me” he stated harshly.

Helping Dad up , we decided to leave.

“ And miss? “

I turned

“ The hospital has canceled your father as our patient, you may find another hospital for treatments , although that is not possible, the message was given to almost all hospitals in Preston and beyond.”

“ Who gave that order! And what is the meaning of all this? “ Dad asked angrily, his body shaking in pain.

“ I'm sorry but I cannot…”

“ Who gave that order ?” I asked.

“There was no reason for the order. ..”

“ I said who gave out that order?” I repeated loudly this time.

Dad had gone outside in anguish, leaving me with the Doctor who was suddenly a stammerer.

“ Dante King”

Why didn't I realize?

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“ You're not leaving this house Adelaine Stewart”

“ I am Dad, there's nothing you can say to stop me!”

“ Dad just got his bone marrow transplant cancelled, do you not care enough?” Annie threw the clothes I was folding into a suitcase,back on the bed.

I didn't care? Dad was at risk because of my disobedience and they were thinking I didn't care?

“ I really have to go , I promise I'll be back with good news by tomorrow”

“ Have you found a donor? Or you are the donor? “ Annie replied in anguish.

“ No Annie, I am not the donor but everything would be fine by tomorrow, please listen and understand me “

“ I am disappointed in you Adelaine,how could you?? Married to an undeserving man? “ Dad stated disappointedly. I didn't like Dante much and as much as I hated what he was putting me through, the feelings building up in my heart screamed anything but “undeserving”

“ Everything will be fine , just let me go Dad , I know you know It's Dante King we're talking about here”I pleaded, dumping the clothes in haste. Dante had been refusing my calls the whole day and he wasn't replying to my texts either. I guess he wanted to see me frustrated. I prayed, hoping I hadn't caused enough damage to destroy my family.

Dad silently watched me as I packed the suitcases downstairs, suddenly in shock after I had mentioned the full name of Dante King.

Ordering a ride, I packed the suitcases inside as both Annie and Dad stared at me in both anger and sorrow. I was saving their lives and they didn't know.

I didn't have to say too much to the driver, the moment I mentioned Dante King, he froze and I had to beg to be taken to at least the road leading to his house. The ride was silent as I sobbed quietly. Dante kIng was just a few minutes from my house. Maybe he would allow me to visit my family.

“ I'd leave you here miss, that's his house” the driver said, clearly ordering me out of his car. We were at the quietest side of Preston now, the houses here were far from each other. Glaring at the huge mansion he pointed to , I dragged the suitcase in the direction.

It truly was a devil's den, painted black with about a dozen cars on its compound. Armed men stood alert as I neared the entrance, praying for my dear life. What are the odds if I run away to a different country and change my name?

The security man, almost as tall as the gates came closer as I reached the entrance.

“ Good evening” I greeted meekly.

Saying nothing,he opened the gate , urging me to enter.

“ You may go through the big black door, master is waiting”

So they had been expecting me? Dante knew I'd definitely come.

Dragging the suitcase in horror as I passed between the armed men, I could only pray that they wouldn't shoot me from the back. No one offered to help. Not even when it got stuck with something and I had to pull it up myself.

Gradually I got to the door. Turning the handle, it opened , revealing a very dark interior. Obviously the house he took me earlier was one of his side houses. This was his major house.

Everything was made in black, just like the owner's soul.

“ Is anyone here?” I shouted, stopping in the middle of the large hall. No maids?

“ Thought you could play miss smart huh?”

A chill ran down my spine, dreading what was to come.