Handcuffs And Kisses (Series #1)

Chapter 28

Lilian Carson POV

"Let me take you somewhere. You will feel better" he said and Insert the car key into the ignition and turn the key away from me, his right foot was on the accelerator. Soon I hear the engine sound and the car started moving in a fast and furious pace. I am pretty sure I will feel more depressed than feeling better. I actually don't want to go anywhere with him but I don't have any other choice.

'Stay away from Alexander', I am maintaining my distance. Now I can't just tell him to leave me alone, he might get suspicious or turn against me. Still I would have to keep my distance or else Jace will pay the price and I don't want that. His parents already lose one of their child and I don't want them to lose Jace.

"Did you put a camera in my room?" I asked with a serious look. I am hoping he will be honest with me about this.

"No, but there is a micro audio recorder in your room. Don't worry I didn't saw you naked" he said. I can't tell his expression cause of the mask and the sunglass. I feel less violated. The worst thing is that I don't have any privacy, he would know about my every move. But he is still not telling me everything, there has to be another audio recorder somewhere in my phone or necklace. I want to remove them, all of them.

"You are not wearing that necklace I gave you. You should wear it, it's for your protection" he said in a calm and relaxing voice. Protect me from what? From myself? I think he should tell me about any threats or anything in general.

"I need privacy and also why do I need protection? I am not that important" I said sternly and loudly. If he tell me everything, I won't be this damn confuse. Alexander started laughing, he suddenly stop the car. Did I crack a joke? Or maybe I am a joker.

"You are so innocent. Are you sure you are not that important? Think about it again, reminding your situation" he said. I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult. Is he using me somehow? It has to be the case. But how? I didn't help him in any way.

"What do you mean?" I asked. I was kinda scared.

"Do you know why the queen is more powerful in a game of chess?" He asked with his usual cold and calm tone which raise goosebumps on my skin. What type of question is that? How can a game of chess relate to any of this? I think he is referring to something.

"It's easy, cause the queen has more mobility" I said with a straightforward look.

"Right. But still, the queen doesn't have any value. The king is the most valuable piece, if you lose the king, you lose the game. Checkmate!" he said while starting the car once again.
It's true, but it's just a game. Who cares if you lose the king or the game? At the end of the day it will be just a game. This whole speech of his doesn't make any sense.

"So? It doesn't matter, it's just a game" I said with a bored look.

"That's where you are wrong. From now on think yourself as one of the piece on the chessboard. One wrong move, and you might get checkmated" he said. He is making himself clear that I am just a pawn in his game. So I have to try not to get checkmated. I am guessing, Alexander is the king in this game. Am I the queen then? But I am lacking in mobility, so I am not the queen. Maybe I am the pawn or bishop. Soon Alexander answer my question, it's like he read my mind.

"You are obviously the queen; the only women in the chessboard" he said. How? Wait! Only women in the chessboard? If I see it like the game, yes the queen is the only one which represents women. But does Alexander mean it literally? I am just thinking too much about this. Maybe it's not that deep afterall.

The car drive was silent and awkward after that. He didn't speak to me. I was still thinking about my worth. I want to know, what does my dad represent or even Titus? I am sure my dad is also part of the game. After few hours, Alexander parked the car. I get out of the car and stare at the fairly sized house in front of me. Everywhere I look, I only saw greenery. We were on the village side. The fresh air was soothing, I took in a deep breath. Where are we? This place is so refreshing and relaxing.

"Welcome to my family home. Let me introduce you to someone special" said Alexander while staring at the house in front of us.