Chapter # 5

After forcing my cries to a halt and not break in front of him, I walked out of the bathroom. I changed into my nightwear. I leaned on the wall and thought about sleeping on the bed. But, his harsh words are echoing in my head making me tremble in dread. Why is he like this? Why can't he accept me? Why is he pushing me away in the first place? I just want to run away from all this tribulation and live in my delusions so that I can find solace in that. Otherwise, there's no source of consolation and content for me.

My thoughts were interrupted when Desmond opened the door. He glared at me, making me stiff. I looked away angrily, closing my arms at my chest. He went to the bathroom. After a while, he came out with a trouser and a casual shirt. Without sparing a glance at me he laid on the bed,

"Are you gonna come? Or you're gonna sleep in the corner like yesterday?" He mocked. "Why do you even care?" I muttered. "Why I am offering?" He said without looking at me.

"Oh, A shred of humanity. Thank you, Mr Corte." I taunted and rolled my eyes off him and laid down before I could shift myself to the farthest corner from him, He held my wrists and flipped over me. He was on top of me. My face turned red. My Sapphire Gems looked into his Intimidating Grey ones. He smirked as my heart stopped for a second when he did so.

"G-Get A-away," I stuttered.

"And if I don't?" He smirked. I looked at him and narrowed my eyes, "If there's nothing emotional between us, nothing physical will happen as well. Get away!" I said, trying to push him away but his one glare to shut me was enough to stop struggling but I won't let him do anything. His eyes roam my embarrassing form which trembled due to the closeness. His eyes are filled with thirst. I want him to get away but I couldn't, his presence is enough to shut me. I don't want it.

"Looks like your petite form can't even fulfill my lust." He spat at me exasperated and gets away from me. I gasped when I heard it, "You are the one who did touched me first." I said.

"You are so... undesirable in every way." He mumbled. "Then don't you dare to touch me ever again." I quickly shifted to my side and covered myself with the blanket. Just how many times he's gonna ridicule me in just one day? I let out heavy breaths to put myself at serene and not cry and tried to sleep. After struggling for a while, I finally fell asleep.

I woke up. I smiled to myself and stretch as I let out a yawn. A new day brings new hope or I thought so. I realized that I am not laying here alone. I looked at my side and saw Desmond. He was still sleeping. I looked at his beautiful features. I wish I could run my fingers through his Raven hairs. Oh Well! I believe one day I Will. I smiled to myself when I looked at him. His eyebrows are thick as well as his lips. His beard perfectly matches his features.

He is a handsome devil.

Averting my gaze from him, I got out of bed and freshened. I will try my best to not to be scared. A smile can win every heart. I just have to smile. I smiled when I walked out of the bathroom. I saw him sitting on the bed. He runs his finger through his hairs.

"Good Morning!"I smiled as I cheerfully greet him. He looked at me with his sleepy eyes.

"Being so cheerful in the morning?"He said yawning. His every reflex made him looked exquisite.

"A new day brings new hope!"I beamed. But, my happiness trampled when he smirked at me and said,

"Let's see how long that will remain." Mine smiled faded when he said that. When I was about to force a smile his deep commanding voice startled me,

"Come here."It's just morning and he's ready to show his dominance. I walked towards him.

"Sit" He motioned me to sit on the ground. "I won't." I said in a croaked voice. "Shall I make you?" He whispered as I sit on the ground and looked away. I felt like all the hope that awakened within me fade away. I felt his superior gaze at me. His deadly glare was showing that I am Inferior and He's Superior. He held my chin to make me look at him.

"How was yesterday?"He asked. His voice is making me feel like I am contempt a to him. What I am to him. I am nothing but mere dust before him.

"Was it 'Fine'?" He asked derisively, leaning in. Not wanting to anger him said in a low tone,

"No..."He brought his face so close to mine. His face was a few inches away from mine. His breath tingles on my skin; forming goosebumps all over it. He looked at me with pure hatred then. He looked at me with such contempt that it made my heart to be torn into a million pieces.

"You may be the Mistress of this house. But, Don't you dare to forget your place."

"You don't have to tell me the same thing over and over again," I said as tears began to fall, followed by a stream of them. He grabbed a fistful of my hairs and yanked it towards him as I yelped in pain.

"Shh...Don't you dare to cry." He said in a threatening tone. "You are making me." I said, still crying. I dug my nails in my palm to stop myself from crying. He lean, I felt his hot breath on my face again. My teary eyes met his gaze and lowered them. When our eyes met I saw a hint of remorse and affection in his eyes. But, It was replaced by his dominance the instant I noticed it. I closed my eyes as I let the final tear fall. Before it could fall on the ground Desmond kissed It. I looked at him in disbelief. I looked at him as his eyes met mine. After remaining like that for a brief moment he pulled away.

"Stop being a wimp." He said in his hateful tone again. He stood up and went to the bathroom. "I wish I could...." I said to myself and wiped my tears and stood up and left the room. I entered the dining hall and was greeted by Savannah,

"Good Morning Ma'am!"She smiled. I stare at her. Why are you calling me 'Ma'am'? I'm not. When I don't have any worth in his eyes So, why are you showing me that? I don't want to be called that, not until, He accepts me as his wife.

"Is everything alright?" Savannah asked, dragging me out of my thoughts.

"Yes." I smiled widely as she nodded.

"Savannah, Don't call me Ma'am. Ester is fine" I said. I don't want to be called "Ma'am".It just doesn't feel right.

"I can't."She said looking down.

"Why?"

"Sir orders are absolute," I sighed and took a seat and waited for Desmond. He held a firm power over everyone. He is really scary. I have never met someone like him in my entire life. A few moments later, he came. I didn't dare to meet his gaze, I looked at my food. I felt his glare on me as he took a seat. He kissed my tears. Just that little act made me feel strange sensations. I began to eat my food.

"Ester."He called me.

"Yes?"I asked in my usual sweet tone.

"Today is our Reception."He said without looking up from his food.

"Oh... Yeah, I nearly forgot about that. From recent events, it didn't feel like a marriage," I said with a cold smile. His hatred and Mock, Dismayed me.

He glared at me but I ignored it and continued to eat. After breakfast, he left and I decided to call mother,

"Hello," I said.

"Hello Love, How are you?"Just hearing my mother's voice bought a smile on my face.

"I am fine. What about you guys?"

"We are fine."

"You should be."

"It's lonely without our Ester"

"I miss you too."

"How's Desmond? You are happy with him, Aren't you?"My smiled faded. I am just simply scared of him. I don't know about happy.

"Oh Yes! I am very happy!" I said.

"I am really glad...Well let's see, What you're gonna wear for your reception"

"It's a surprise," How am I suppose to tell her about the dress, I haven't seen yet.

"Oh, Okay then, Take care. Good Bye."

"Good-Bye ."I cut the call and went to the library. I walked around it in search of an interesting book. In the end, I found none. I then went to the music room. I looked around it, I don't believe that there's a music Room too. I wonder if Desmond can play anything. Savannah was standing behind me. I asked her,

"Did Desmond play any of these?"

"I don't know."I sighed as I played some random notes. Of course, I don't know anything about any musical instrument. In the evening, I went to our room to get ready for the reception. I wonder where is Desmond. When I entered our room I saw a beautiful Vintage Green mid sleeved Gown. It was embroidered with laces around the border and neck. It was really beautiful. I smiled and looked at it. He chooses this gown for me. Just that thought filled me with joy. I was staring at it with awe as the door knocked,

"Ma'am the stylists have arrived, "Savannah said,

"Let them in, "I said. Two stylists came. I smiled at them. They get me dressed and did my make and all the stuff necessary for my preparation.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I looked pretty. I stood up and spun around. My lips curved upward widely.

"Thank you for your hard work," I said politely to the stylist.

"No problem! That's our job."I looked at myself for the last time before leaving, The gown suited me well. It hides my scar as well. My makeup was neither too much nor too less. My hairs are secured in a waterfall braid hairstyle.

I walked down the stairs. I saw Desmond in a silhouette Suit Jacket. He looked extremely handsome. I blushed as I stood in front of him. His eyes widened for a second as his eyes scanned me from head to toe. I blushed madly at his action. His dire demeanour remains the same as we walked. I felt bad. No compliment. Well, I don't think he'll compliment me anyways. I am happy that he didn't taunt me either.

We reached our destination. All eyes fell upon us when we entered. His hands held my waist firmly as we entered. People began to cheer. We greeted Mr and Mrs Corte.

"I am glad that you married our son."Mrs Corte said. I smiled back,

"Thank you."Meanwhile, Desmond, who didn't seem that happy about anything.

Then my mother came. I hugged her. We began to talk. Mrs Corte is nice. Mr and Mrs Corte are really good, I wonder why Desmond is so different from them? Then the music changed and Mother said,

"Go girl. Dance."I looked at her. Mrs Corte nodded and called Desmond,

"What is it, Mother?"Desmond said.

"Go and Dance son."

"Okay."He held his hand for Mrs Corte, I smiled when he did that. Mrs Corte giggled and said,

"Not with me. But, With your wife."She motioned to me. He looked at me as my heart skipped a beat. He gave me a boring look. He took my hand and dragged me away.

"Don't let them know about us." We both said at the same time. "I don't want my parents to find about my hell." I said. "You chose it yourself." He hissed. "Thank you for reminding me, my dearest husband." I said derisively. He scoffed as we began to dance.

He put his hand around my waist while his other hand over my hand. I blushed when I looked at his eyes. When our eyes met he pulled me close to him as I let out a soft voice in astonishment. We began to dance. He wasn't pleased with all. He didn't even look at me when we danced. I looked down in disappointment. It's not like I expect him to look at me with even a smile at least. But, I am happy that we are dancing together. Just that thing alone is enough to fill me with contentment. That alone is enough for me that I am with him. Urgh! Why do I feel like this for someone who hates me?

After the dance, He introduced me to his business partners and all. I felt proud when he introduced me. The rest of the reception was like that and we went home.

I am really happy. He kissed my tears. His little act like that made me love him more and to forget about all the menace which hide behind those silver pools of dominance. ....