Rose of royalty

XVIII

Later in the afternoon I was in the bath washing off and washing my hair so I could at least style it, I drained the water from my hair squeezing it seeing my natural curls. I dried it with a towel best I could before applying some cream that was meant for curls, I didn't do my make up just yet instead I went back to the wine cellar to see that bastard. I looked around as I left the room and walked down the flight of stairs turning the corner beneath the staircase going to the cellar. I took a deep breath as I placed my hand on the door knob and twisted it pushing it open. I took a step inside smelling the stench of rotten flesh which was odd because I was meant to smell grapes, I heard a squeaking noise and the loud sound of what rope would sound like if something heavy was hanging from it.

I felt debris fall on my shoulder I looked up and covered my hands over my mouth ready to scream as I saw the body of a male hanging. "Oh sweetheart you're back" I looked over seeing Owen and he seemed unbothered, "what did you do??!" I screamed as him as I stood at the door way in shock. "Oh sweetheart welcome to the real world" he said in a wicked tone, "stop calling me sweetheart I'm not your sweetheart you fucking liar and cheater!" I screamed at him. "Will you move past me sleeping with her" he said annoyed, "oh you want me to move past how you abused me after I caught her naked on top of you" i said as I crossed my arms glaring at him. "At least she did what she was told" he muttered and that just made me clench my jaw, "you're a fucking narcissist" I said trying to contain my anger towards him.

He stepped forward and I looked seeing his fist clenched and his jaw tightened as he walked towards me looking furious. He grabbed my wrist roughly and tightly pulling me close to his body, "let go of me" i said trying to pull away but his grip only tightened on my wrist causing it to hurt. I winced and he grinned, "take the body down" i whispered still hearing the creaking above us. "No maybe it'll send a message to your boyfriend" he whispered, "why would he care?" I asked as I closed my hand into a fist. "Oh you really don't know your boyfriend at all he's the most ruthless of all the mafia leaders" he said and I was silent, "oh he didn't tell you" Owen said with a smirk. "No I know his secret he just doesn't tell me where he goes" I said hissing in pain, "well do me a favour and get that 7million from your boyfriend or it's your life that's on the line" he whispered in my ear before throwing me forward onto the floor and pulling out a knife cutting the body down from the ceiling with the rope still around his neck.

I heard a thump and the heaviness on top of my body, the smell of rotting flesh and the look of rigor mortis as his body felt stiff. I panicked and tried moving the heavy body off me while Owen stood there watching me struggle, I finally moved the body off and ran out as fast as I could. I ran down the hall not looking back but also not looking at what was in front of me which of course I bumped into someone almost falling backwards. "Woah there you look panicked" I looked up seeing Harrison and damn he looked hot, he was wearing black pants with a white slim dress shirt with the first three buttons undone. "What's wrong gorgeous?" He asked as he cupped my chin in his hand, I wanted to tell him so bad about the wine cellar and Owen hiding in there. "Harrison if my life was in danger would you pay $7million?" I asked and he looked at me surprised, "gorgeous you are priceless so no money in the world could buy you and certainly any amount is worth paying to keep you safe" he said as he creased my cheek.

I looked down at the ground moving his hand from my chin, "are you in trouble?" He asked and I looked up at him again. "You've been going to the wine cellar a lot, I went in there an hour ago needing a drink and I heard shuffling" he said. "Tell me is someone there?" He asked and I froze, how do I tell him my ex is down there. "How far would you go to protect me?" I asked and he returned a soft smile, "well I rescued you before didn't I and wanted to kill a man and I'd do it again" he said. "You'd kill someone for me?" I asked and he leaned in kissing the shell of my ear, "like I said I don't like people touching what is mine" he whispered and it sent shivers down my spine. "Now are you gonna tell me who's hiding in that cellar?" He asked and I sighed leaning into him and resting my forehead against his chest.

"Who is it?" He pressed as he moved some hair away from my face, "Owen" i whispered and he looked at me confused for a second before realising who's name I said. "Owen?" He repeated and I nodded, "my ex" i said and he hugged me protectively. "Is he the one who bruised your wrist?" He asked as he ran his finger tips over the mark and I nodded. I felt his chest heaving as he breathed and placed his hand on his shoulder walking around me. "Where are you going?" I asked feeling uneasy, "you know exactly what I'm going to do" he said and i he pulled something out from the band of his pants loading it up. "Wait you're going to kill him if you shoot" I said in a panic, "well I want to kill this bastard for messing with my girl no one touches you besides me" he said in an angry tone and something about him being protective turned me on.

'God damnit Catherine now isn't the time to be thinking dirty thoughts' I thought to myself as I tried snapping myself out of it. I looked seeing Harrison storming towards the stairs going down to the wooden door and I tried to run after him without falling face first and screaming in agony. I held onto the baluster of the staircase for support as I leaned against it trying to run after Harrison, how did this man walk so fast acting like he wasn't shot in his side. I got to the cellar door seeing it open a crack and walked in jumping to the sound of a gunshot then a thump. I opened my eyes seeing Owen on the floor clutching his left legs and he had a look in his eyes of pure hatred, I felt like I couldn't move as I watching Harrison grab Owen my his throat and essentially manhandle Owen holding him up against the wall as he threw a punch only to be on the receiving end of Owen spitting blood in his face, his lip busted open and probably a lost tooth.

"You're fucking dead!" Harrison yelled as he beat the hell out of Owen ensuring he was limp when he dropped to the floor. "You're going to kill him!" I screamed as I ran towards Harrison grabbing his arm, "you're going to hurt yourself" i said in a slight whisper trying to hide the fear I was experiencing but it was no use. "You going to tell her what you really do Prince of Denmark" Owen snicked as he spat out blood, "you shut it!" Harrison yelled angrily as he pushed down. "Stop!" I yelled and I saw the smile on Owen's bloody face, "listen to your slut Harrison" Owen said with a smirk and that did it. "If it was up to only me I'd shoot you point blank but it's not up to me" Harrison said then he looked towards me.

"No I can't" I said and he shook his head, "yes you can" he said as he held the gun to Owen's temple. I looked at Owen seeing no life in his eyes or fear, "I want him to suffer just like he made me suffer all those years ago" i said and I watched as Harrison dragged him out of the cellar but not before shooting his other leg and I watched from the door as he went to the basement. 'What did I do?' I asked myself feeling conflicted, I dragged myself to my room and sat at my vanity looking at myself in the mirror. I folded my arms and rested my head on the table closing my eyes and feeling overwhelmed. I lifted my head when I heard a knock and called for the person to come in and Harrison entered, "hey" he said as he walked towards me looking at me through the mirror. He wrapped his arms around me from behind and pulled down my top kissing my shoulder, "it's over beautiful" he whispered before kissing the nape of my neck.

"Is he gone?" I asked and he nodded, "sweetheart get dressed we're still going to dinner and I'm going to show you how you deserve to be treated" he whispered as he placed a soft kiss on my neck leaving nothing but the place warm to the touch. I put on a short dress in red and some black heels with light make up and a red lip. I looked in the mirror making the final touches before grabbing a black and gold purse and going to the foyer. I looked seeing Harrison wiping his palms on his pants, is the boy nervous. "Harrison" i said getting his attention and he looked at me and his mouth dropped slightly. "Far out you look gorgeous" he said as he reached for my hand and kissed the back of it. "Thanks" i said shyly and he took my hand leading me out of the mansion and into the BMW he had parked at the front.

He opened the door allowing me to get in and closed it behind me before going to the drivers side and starting the car. He looked over at me and licked his lips before biting his bottom lip and I watched as his eyes went to my breasts. He coughed clearing his throat and reversed out as he tried to recompose himself. "Im hungry" he said as he indicated for the left and I moved my hand to his thigh, "so where are we going then for dinner?" I asked as I traced shapes on his thigh. "Somewhere fancy but I heard the place has a good menu" he said as he stopped at a red light looking at me. "But nothing on the menu will probably beat desert" he said as he leaned in, "yea and what do you hope that is?" I asked still tracing his thigh absent mindlessly. "I'm hungry and you're on the menu tonight baby girl" he whispered in a low husky tone.