Day - ONE

A special meet

Sophie's POV

As days passed by I was kept sort house arrest where there were usually two faces I saw was Alarick and James. There were no one despite of me begging Alarick to call my mom for once he didn't allow me. He used my phone to message her but I was prohibited to reach out to anyone.

My day usually goes by me sitting near window peeking outside maybe there was a secret desire deep down of freedom I was provided with pile of best written books but at this time I had no urge to read which was atypical of me.

Suddenly I start loosing my apetite which turned out not so great for me I lost huge amount of weight due to my negligence. It's already been three months I have been kept inside this house.

Alarick told me that once I get usual to staying inside the house I won't find anything odd with it which indeed was turning out to be true but still whenever James were not around me I was left alone in the room my mind wandered back to my occupation my family but none of those delighted memories lost relevancy now.

One one hand I loathed Alarick for imprisoning me on the other I have lost enough self esteem that if I am released from here I had no idea how will I adapt after that ?

Today Alarick came in my room hastily and ordered me to wear the dress he has brought because someone special is going to visit us.

I opened the dress and it was slit gown which hugged my figure perfectly. I did my hair in messy bun and not having much of makeup expertise I just put on eyeliner and red lipstick.

I walked downstairs and Alarick took out his arms I hold of it. We stood near each other looking out of the window he was sipping the wine he was holding I gave a blank stair at him without any emotions.

' Sophie , Listen. Your last attempt to escape was massive failure. You were caught by James when you took the keys from my jacket and tried to flee from here.' He declared haughtingly.

I laid my eyes on him and said ' Why are you trying to remind me that ? ' Still my eyes had no emotions and my voice was ached with pain seeing his face how much I misunderstood his intentions.

Hearing myself talking took myself by surprise. It's been many days nobody talks to me and I am not permitted to talk to anyone. I have a voice but no matter how much louder it is the cries of big mansions stays in around walls of big mansions.

' To give you a reminder that your escape is impossible so accept your fate.' He said with confidence my eyes darkened and I looked deep in his eyes

' You can definitely cage me Alarick but you can't cage my opinions and one of them is to be able to run from you.' My voice didn't trembled I was getting rebellious day by day . I refused to obey any order I resisted myself from doing as I was told.

He shooted me a glare definitely it's his ego that was badly bruised. I kept a hand on the window and I felt a hand on mine tightening the hold.

I felt breathe on my head and his body closer to my back. He closed the distance and was standing close to me.

' Sophie , It's been many days. Don't punish me like that.' He whispered in my ears and it sent shivers on my body making me gooey inside but I took my hands from his and ran away from giving myself away from his temptation.

I become senseless whenever he is near me the physical attraction between us is insane I must agree that I have been lusting on him since the day I met him but I am also aware of his petty games if I gave up physically he would have more hold on me that maybe I will find difficult to resist.

' The guests will be arriving anytime soon.' He said after staring at his watch for too long.

' Who is visiting us ?' I enquired standing close to window crossing my arms across my chest.

' We are going to build houses near Manhattan he will be my partner. He has agreed now he shall be making the meet more personal we have been quite acquainted to each other for some time but this time professionally. ' He was blabbering while I took absolute no interest in his dealings or financial stability. I knew him since high school at that time his father went into debts. Neither did I cared that day nor I seemed to be bothered by his today. No matter how different these both scenarios really are.

I was born with the silver spoon and insane privileges  my father was one of the biggest businessman in the city but he was humbled man and very strict disciplinarian. He also thought me the value of money and also he did encourage me to take a career that has nothing to do with his world if I had eagerness towards it. He said to me his heart swells with pride whenever someone says that ' Are you Dr. Sophia's father ?' That was nicest thing that can come from parent who was a miser giving a compliment.

Then I see this man boasting about his cars , mansions and his family's reputation and on the other hand his manipulation and yet more than him I blame myself for giving in too much too soon. He isn't aware that if a woman like me decides to walk off she would despite you offer her best of both worlds.

Bell Rings.

He walked towards the door and greeted the people . My eyes felt to the man at the door he was towering Alarick who is also six feet. He was broad shouldered bulky white man with blonde hair and beard. Then they walked towards me.

The tall man took out his hand for handshake ' Hey , I am Adrian.' The glimpse of confidence made me clear he was not any average business man I was getting acquainted.

' Dr. Sophia Martins.' I threw a look at Alarick and highlighted the word doctor and shook his hand with confidence and threw him my most fakest professional smile that I inherited from my father and took that legacy forward.

' Dr. Martins. It's pleasure to meet you.' He grinned.

' Pleasure is all mine. Mr. Adrian.' Alarick stood there gawking at me being unaware that I have even possessed these etiquettes of business world or maybe I won't greet his customers friendly.

' You didn't meet my wife . I am sure you guys will be getting along. ' Then I noticed the most beautiful woman I have seen she was fine black lady with curly hair combed properly her smile lightened the whole room and her eyes twinkled with spark . She was healthy weighted woman unlike me and had plumpy lips which is also unlike me.

' Mr. Adrian I must tell your wife is most beautiful woman I have ever seen.' I declared looking at her and him back .

' I am Sophia. ' I took my hands out and smiled genuinely at her.

' Hey , I am Rebecca Wilson.' She was a timid woman who smiled gently while shooked her hands with mine.