He is Ruthless

Chapter 13: Sleepless

Cindy's POV

The thunder was so loud that i woke up and its just midnight. My throat feels dry tho, I should get some water.

The dim lights in the hallway lighted my path just right. It gives the vibe of elegance because its shining on the classy floor, wall, and paintings.

I slowly went down the staircase, trying not to be loud on my steps.

Finally, i reached the kitchen. I gulped down the water i put on a glass from the faucet. They tell me not to because they buy the mineral ones but it just doesn't taste good to me.

Another thunder landed and its now accompanied by strong rain and winds. I can clearly see outside the windows.

Just as i was about to turn around, a hand touched my hair and suddenly, arms were hugging me on my waist.

"Hmmm, you smell so nice, Baby."

What the hell... is going on?

"Let go! Hey!" I tried to get him off me while whispering shouting but to no avail.

Hang on.. he doesn't sound like Rafael at all tho... If he isn't him then who is this guy?

"Stop moving, Cindy. You know you like this..."

It can't be...

"Dwayne...?"

I turned around to see him and it is indeed him...

My knees suddenly felt weak and wobbly. I can't breathe...

He pushed me on the counter and brushed my cheeks lovingly before attacking my wide open lips.

"Mmm-mmm u-hmmm D-waynee! Huhu stop!"

"Stop it! Please!" He slapped me hard however and pulled my hair roughly.

I then felt him starting to lick my neck and roam his free hand on my body like he owns it.. and all i could do was cry...

"No!!!" I opened my eyes and realized it was another dream?!

Fuck. I keep on having these weird dreams nowadays. Sigh.

Instead of going to sleep again I just went to take a bath. Then, i went downstairs to heat up water. I made myself a hot milk drink and drank it.

Everyone is still just getting up since its just 6 am.

"Good morning everyone." I greeted the maids and the cook.

"Good morning, Miss Cindy. You're up so early today." The cook told me.

"Mmm, yeaa, im having trouble sleeping but im ok." I finished my milk and washed it before putting it on the drying rack.

"I'll just be in the swimming pool." I told them and left the kitchen.

They will cook breakfast and i don't want to be in the way. I was forbidden to cook actually.

I can cook since i was little but, Rafael set out that rule insisting that my cooking is unnecessary in this mansion which is fine.

I went to my room first and wore swimming trunks. I then went to the swimming pool at the back of the mansion.

Its a large pool probably almost as big as those for olympics, but there's also a shallow and a very deep ones that are separated so there is a total of 2 pools and 1 jacuzzi like pool that has bubbles shooting up inside it.

I went to the jacuzzi and inhaled and exhaled deeply.

I want to shake off negative thoughts. Especially ones of Dwayne.

I pulled myself up after sitting for probably 15 mins and dived to the deep pool.

I want to learn how to swim. Yup. That's right. I don't know how to swim.

But, for some reason i watched the tutorial for diving and i learned it easily.

Water flooded my ears and i still have my eyes closed. Fearing that it will sting with contact with water.

I feel so stupid for jumping in the deep pool.

I opened my eyes and it did feel stingy but i tried to reach the side of the pool by pulling my head out of the water and tiptoeing my way there.

Success. I managed to not drown myself. Hoo.

"Maam Cindy, sir Richie is here. He is looking for you. I have your towel here. Please dry yourself, Maam."

I gladly took it from the maid after i got out of the pool by using the rails.

"Thank you, where is he rn?"

"At the dining area, Maam."

"Okay."

"Took you long enough." Rafael spoke right after i sat down.

"Swimming early in the morning?"

"Uhmm.. yes.. im sorry am i not allowed to use the pool?" I asked with my head down. Im wrapped in a towel and still wearing the wet trunks so im shivering here and trying to hide it.

"You can. Not a problem. Let's eat, shall we?"

"Uhhh.. yes."

He started eating, meanwhile i struggled to get the food on my plate. I still finally did and ate very slowly.

After few minutes, he stood up and left. Im guessing we won't see each other until its dinner again.

But, guess what, i was right.

His butler just informed me of a company party that they are holding and Rafael wants me there.

"The party is at 7 pm, Miss Cindy, i already hired a makeup artist and a fashion designer which was ordered by Sir and he will just be waiting for you at the entrance at the company later."

"Copy that." I smiled and he left.