Days I spend with you.

Chapter 13

Athens, the heart of Greece belongs to a man names Arthur sterling.
The name is well known throughout the capital city, nobody uttered his name in fear of him.
You see there were rumours about him and his family.

A hungry tycoon who eliminated all weaknesses and threats. He showed no mercy, he might have killed his wife nobody knew where she was.
He sat on his balcony that over looked his city. His plan was coming into action.
"Dad it's true it seems that my older brother has found interest in a girl"
Arthur brushed his thick beard before turning to his daughter, she looked just like him with his blue eyes but her hair was brown like her mothers. "Is that so, did you invite him over for a family reunion yet"
Nia bowed her head "yes dad just as you asked I think the whole gang is coming"
Arthur turns to go back into his office "that's great the more the merrier" he knew how badly Nia wanted to be the next successor, she did everything he asked of her while his two sons rebelled continuously against him and moved far away from his clutches. 

He was getting old  but in no way was he weak. A man like him shouldn't have power.  cold selfish,

what is a man if his heart strings do not pull, he is simply heartless.

He was smart with his games always ahead and always winning there were no room for losses in his family. "Are you sure this is a good idea dad I'm ready to step forward and carry on our legacy, i have trained for everything i know what needs to be done." 

you can never be ready for power

"Come here child, sit "Nia sat as she was told in front of him with her head down. You don't look at him unless you have permission.

He leaned down and grabbed her hair before pulling her forward until she was whimpering, "this lifestyle is not meant for weak girls like you, listen well Nia you will never be my successor, do as your told until the day you die, you will only ever follow orders. Men will never respect you because you are a women and I don't tolerate such disrespect"
He dropped her back down and small pieces of her hair fell besides her, "pick your mess and leave my presence don't show me your face until my sons are here"

Nia left his office with a Heavy heart, there was no doubt she hated that man but she would do anything for him. He might not favour her because she wasn't born a boy but ever since she was a  little girl Nia was spoilt with the richest things. At the age of five she had her first pet a horse who she starved and then eventually died.
At the age of 11 her bedroom was a whole floor to herself.
All she ever wanted from her father was respect.

At the age of 16 she saw him kill her mother in cold blood, she decided to skip school and go back home it's not like anybody would stop her.
When she reached inside the sight before her would give her nightmares forever.
Arthur was straddling her mother, her defenceless mother and he was punching her again and again the sound of her struggling was frightening she could hear her mother choke on blood.
From then on the man that was her father was the man she feared and secretly loathed.

Atlas is to be the next successor, he was the oldest sibling, first born who's the strongest and smartest. There was nobody better then him some even say that he was worse then his father but it is not true.

Atlas has a heart

and these days its beating a tune, a tune only for her...  

Anisah
The following days went by in a blue until Atlas began feeling better, his come back was quick  and he looked healthier then ever. While he was resting and taking a break him and Bear had also been in the gym for long hours every day and it paid off well I could see the swell of his muscles they were more prominent then before.
He looked good with his black turtleneck and gold chain. His hair was slightly gelled back and he smelt so good I could drop to the ground.

I really couldn't help myself today it's like I'm a cat in heat, I just want to be around him. His face had a glow, no more dark circles, bright eyes and white shiny teeth. Atlas was a gorgeous man and he knew it. why is my heart beating so fast.

Tomorrow we would be leaving for Greece and everyone has been busy packing because we have to leave at 6am but have to get up at 4am. I was dreading it and had a strong feeling that I would cry. "Anisah come with me please" god answered my prayers I followed Atlas to his office.
We entered the dark room which for once was full of light as all the blinds were wide open. We sat in his seating area with him across from me. "When we get there I have something to handle but you and Manny will go to the house and get settled in, I don't have a bedroom for you because all the spare rooms were given to the guys when they moved in" oh my gosh
This is happening.
"You will stay with me in my room my bed is big enough for the both of us" he elbow rested against the arm of the chair while he looked at me and his legs were spread wide damn how i could just...  "also behave no running away I mean it, the house is huge and you could easily get lost"
Did I hear him right, I've always wanted to get lost in a mansion.
"Anything you want to ask"
"Yeah, how long will we be staying there for" he squinted his eyes at me, "sweetheart I live in Greece" it's like he forgot I was sort of a hostage.
"What happens to me, when will you kill me" he frowned at my words. "I'm not killing you, nobody here wants to hurt you" yeah right

 "tell that to Noah" I mumbled quietly to myself, "say that louder" 

"It's nothing forget it" he shook his head before walking towards me, he reached his hand out for me to take and of course I did.
I like the way he has to look down at me. His eyes held a certain softness.
He led me to the big windows that over looked nothing but trees everywhere, "Noah might come of as harsh but he has good intentions, he doesn't want any bad people to hurt you"
I knew that but still, "did he have to be rude to me"
"I will speak to him, but I want to ask you something first if that's okay"
"Go ahead" I was hoping he forgot about that by now but luck is not on my side

when has luck ever sided with the damned.

, "did you have any more bad dreams" he was standing behind me I could feel his breath on the back on my neck and my heart started to jump like leap frog.
"No, they don't happen all the time"  he put his hands on my shoulder before pulling me back until I felt his chest against my back. I don't want to tell him about the other night. "Don't lie to me Anisah" I should've known he would catch me out.
"Its fine really, I've had them for years you get used to them over the years"
"They've been happening for years ?" I could feel the concern from him. I turned to face him "Atlas the only thing that will stop them are my nightlights which I unfortunately don't have with me" he flicked my forehead
"Why didn't you tell me before idiot I would've gotten you some you can leave now" I got up to go, he didn't mention what he said the other day, I questioned our relationship i know there's tension between us. 
I know he feels it too.

i fear that my heart and mind will begin to fight again...  shall i stay or shall i go.