Arrangement without return (Reader x Black hat)

42. A wife's job?

Although I should be glad this morning, as there was no evil monster beside me. But something was off I had this feeling.

The sound under my bed approved this.

That damn book was eating my clothes, "Get it back you monster!" Unlike me the book loved it playing with me while my clothes suffered as toys. The clothes I had were a bit short to walk around the mansion. Grabbing the sheets I tip toes out the room, heading to my private room. The book followed me like an obedient dog.

In the morning no one should be in the corridors so it would be easy right?

"This way gentleman, Lord Black hat is expecting you."

The villains beside Flug were impressed by the knight and paintings black hat owns but looked confused as I pretend to be a statue.

"This one looks out of place" said one of the villains.

Flug, who didn't even flinch at my presence calmly replies, "Ah yea this is the latest replica of Lord black hats collection. It's called 'the Venus of the pj'"

At this moment I wanted to hit him. Or the man making photos, "Isn't that a bit short?"

Short?

That damn book pulled on the bed sheets! Instantly I moved and ran after that book. It hid between the knights. On all fours I reached towards it forgetting my shorts not covering much.

Click!
Click!
Click!

"You pigs!" I screamed pulling the shorts to cover at least something out of my butt. The villains enjoyed the show but I wasn't. Flug felt awful but didn't want to interact with his master's customers in case they leave and he gets blamed for this. It wasn't helping as black hat showed up, not looking happy at all.

"Lord back hat, I didn't expect to be entertained before we do business together."

Black hat looked at me disgusted, "indeed, a very pathetic excuse for... entertainment..." Suddenly his mood changed, smiling happy, "which is my thing. Did you get photos?"

The villains all nodded excited, while.I was wishing to disappear at this point.

In a blink of an eye, black hat's hand turned to a fist...while at the same time smashing every phone in pieces.

How did he...?

Now his face was back being grumpy, "This way gentleman". One disgusted look at me and they left. Flug helped me up,"You really know how to ruin a morning."

"Why didn't you help me?!" Pushing his hand away.

"I am not allowed. Customers demand first priority..." his master that that very clear to him.

I find this stupid, "So can anyone do this to me?" I was glad that the photos are destroyed but still he didn't lecture them on their behaviour.

As on cue, the villains we met earlier stormed out of the office. Faces of terror ran past us, followed by their screams. Assuming my husband is responsible for this leaves me cold.

Flug nodded at that reaction, "...but this only goes for his minions."

Lord Black hat appeared behind me out of the shadows, "You left a good impression on those men." His frown was clear that this is no compliment.

"Look who's speaking. They never forget you...photo or not."

"As my wife I expect some manners"
his eyes went to the doc, "Get her something...decent...to wear."

Before he disappeared he looked at me once more,"I hope that this way of 'bad impression' won't become a habit."

Embarrassed I pulled on my shorts, "No"

I stayed for the rest of the day in my room. Flug got me old fashioned dresses to wear but at this point I couldn't complain. After all, I was allowed to buy new things online with the companies credit card. Flug told me about my privileges as black hats wife and shopping as much as I want was one of them. But there was one thing I wasn't going to get not even with money. I reached out to the doc, only for him to back off.

"Please let me hug you Flug."

He rubbed his arm while looking away, "This is not a good idea"

Apparently he wasn't allowed to hug or kiss me. Not even if I wanted this. Flug would get punishments if he breaks these rules. At this moment, I felt alone.
Demencia was a different case, she just runs into my room and gives me bone-crushing hugs. Very uncomfortable one that I rather not have a second time.

The same feeling occured at the office.

Black hat demanded my presence, offering me a seat beside him. His eye looked at me pleased, "Much better." Confused I looked at the paperwork on his desk.

"As my wife you have the duty to sign the contracts." I glared at him, "So I might sign another sneaky one?"

"No" it came out rather quickly, "You decide on the customers that shall be a member of the organisation..." One paper was instantly on fire, "...and which one gets destroyed."

"D-destroyed?" One.look.over the paper and I swallowed hard. Every debt was impossible to pay back in a short amount of time. Now I have the power to set the deadline for all of them that are members or shall become one."

Black hat held out his pen towards me "It's all in your hands now." He gestured for me to take his seat as I panicked.

"I can't do that!"

"How about we make this easy?" Once in his chair he placed Abigail's contract towards me. It says she can pay off her debt as a maid while her children work as well. According to the years they have to work, her children will be pensioners.

"What happens if I sign this contract?"

He pointed at the last sentence that says if they are no longer a member of the organisation, they have three days to pay off their debt or all possession they own will be property of Lord Black hat.

"Isn't she already your property as a maid?"

His grin was disturbing, "I could get more to sell her organs...or those of her children."

Out of reflex, I pushed the contract away, "She stays a member". As much as I hate her, I don't want her children to suffer.

"Very well. I'll leave you to it." To my surprise he actually left. Looking at the amount of members I would be here all night. As long as I don't forget to be in bed on time, setting an alarm clock on my phone.