Arrangement without return (Reader x Black hat)

50. Wife in power

At least it had a positive outcome...the video was destroyed. No one had a copy either.

Our first night in bed was not what I expected to be. In fear I sat there mentally preparing for every single horror scenario imaginable that might happen. Black hat entered the bedroom and just stood there, staring at me in my new night gown. He stepped forward till we both were inches apart, leaning down, holding my chin up for a kiss.

"Good night"

And left?

I should be thrilled that his lips did not touch mine the slightest but this was not on my mental list to work on. He noticed it and grinned, "Business is calling. Have a good night my dear." His presence didn't come back until early in the morning. I woke up in an empty bed and ready to leave, as Black hat came in with a box. In his eyes I had to look presentable to the public, especially at his side and decided to change my wardrobe. Now my clothes matched his old-fashioned style in black and red only that I wear a long skirt and no coat. The minute I had it on his eyes went up and down, "It suits you well..." my lips couldn't help but form to a smile.

"...now get out."

With that his hand pushed me out. Locking the doors.

At the kitchen Flug didn't even dare to greet me as my stare was deadly. 505 didn't get the hint and hugged me tight. Demencia made a high five to me which I returned to get her out of sight. The doc was sweating under the paper bag while I walked over.

"...you..."

He backed off into the corner as my voice went lower, "...YOU..."

Movig his arms over his head Flug prepared to get beaten up.

"...ate all the toast?"

"Toast?"

Pointing at the empty plastic bag. Flug immediately jumped up and ran to the storage room, "here new toast."

I kept glaring.

"You want me to..."
It got darker.

"Okay, you want a sandwich or..."

Nodding lightly, he gets the message. Back at the table I asked Demencia why it is so easy to control Flug today. According to her as Black hats wife I am now in power and able to bend the whole staff to my will. "If Flug doesn't obey and you tell my beloved Lord about this" Dem gestured to me that he will be dead meat. She had no problem with me giving orders as I gave her the most precious day of her life. 505 nodded with a smile before getting some cereal. Flug made a dozen of sandwiches just to make sure I am happy with it. His fear that I might use this to my advantage especially since this night of that stupid kiss only grew at my presence. Demencia slowly leaned forward and looked at me with wide eyes, "Soooooooo...how was it?"

"What?" I said not looking up.

"The night with my beloved Lord?"

I shrugged, "...quiet..."

"Eh?"

Before I could say it Flug beats me to it, "Black hat had business to attempt and please for the sake of us all...be quiet...he will be furious if we wake him up. I nodded, now I know why he wanted me out the bedroom. I wonder, does he even need to sleep? Although he did look exhausted. Next the doc bowed down distracting me from my thoughts, "Therefore you will be in charge while he is sleeping." "Me?" Receiving a list there are all customers that I must see in the afternoon. New members as well as the ones in debt. Black hat made a list, a massive, long list on what to do and what is a complete no-go. He finished the note with 'If you fail, I will personally take care of you...your darling husband. Love you." I shuddered under the last words. This is so not him! Probably just to annoy me again when he is out of character.

The meetings were far worse than I expected.

The villain in debt kept whining and begging me to have a heart for them and their family. That was the first rule: show no heart. Not easy when you do and understand their concern. I swallowed hard before saying the words "Your deadline will be in one week. Pay up or else. You may go." I lost count at how many times I had to say that today. I felt awful. The new members were more pleasant although the fact that they didn't listen to the consequences of the contract got me worried. First, they ignore then they beg to have mercy. It adds up. Black hat would be proud of the number of customers we received.

The last one that night was a young lady.

It was hard to believe that she was in debt. Until I remembered Abi. My hands turned to fists at the thought. That woman sat down and asked about the recent debt she is having. Looking under the pile of papers I raised a brow, "Ehm, I don't think you are supposed to come in today." None of the photos matched her appearance, "Sorry, who are you?"

She sat there all innocent "You don't know me? What a shame". Holding her hand up she blew something at me, "Its Miss Heed". The distance was not wide enough to dodge the attack until I passed out. She stood up and opened the window. Snipping her fingers and man appeared and carried me out. The whole mansion was filled with pink smoke making everyone pass out. The woman laughed with joy before leaving a note on the desk and left through the window, "I look forward to see you again, Flug."