Under the stars

Chapter 14

I woke up in the morning to the sun's illuminating glaze that lit up the whole world. I quickly bathed and dressed ready to start my day in swinging action. I was currently in just my robes after a very refreshing shower if I do say so myself before a crew of maids came rushing in to in my assumption pamper and prepare me for breakfast. So they did and it went surprisingly quicker than last time like I knew what I was in for and there were no surprises. I quickly descended the stars dn took my rightful spot on the table. I noticed that everyone else in the family beside Santiago was here and they were all seated and ready. It felt as if I was delusional for a few minutes before I snapped back into reality and noticed Santiago already at his seat and everyone else was rising.

I was thankful that I had not made a fool of myself and was able to get out of my own head. Minutes later the meal commenced and the always the very best for the Spanish royal family so it was also served just as elegantly as dinner even with courses. To say the least I was stuffed at the end and a rerun of yesterday happened with that girl. I am bewildered now. She sat there with a full plate and it was like I was watching a movie. Again everyone waited impatiently for her and her mother slapped her again leaving her sobbing before Santiago dismissed everyone. I was certain to comfort her this time so I tried to quickly bolt after her but my attempts were futile as Santiago caught onto the drift and pulled me to him before in his words I could do anything foolish to embarrass the both of us. He silently pulled me away to what seemed to be his chambers and with every waking minute I was getting even more nervous.

I however let him drag me as I knew all my attempts of escape would be futile and would only lead to a worse outcome. FInally we reached his room and he slammed the door open dragging me in there with him and he was furious to say the least. He did not even have to tell me as his body expression displayed it. "How dare you assume you can do whatever you want and you and I both know that if I did not stop you, you would have raced after the girl." Despite my protests I knew he was speaking the truth and I could not even deny it as that would make me a liar. So I nodded again with the uncontrollable timid act starting to naturally take place in my body again.

Again he seemed satisfied with my response and I was so happy that for once I may not have angered him further. "For your outrageous behaviour I have thought of a very suitable and fair punishment to be carried out today". I immediately became worried and as he sensed my distress he started explaining the punishment in detail to me. "It is nothing in-humane so don't worry but since I am free for the rest of the evening together we will spend the rest of the day actually correcting you will spend the rest of the day working out with my supervision." My eyes immediately widened at this and I was extremely confused. The worst part is he started the sentence with it is nothing in-humane as if this was a normal thing to do to an everyday human.

He is a sick and twisted man in himself and I just wish everyone would see him for who he really was. "Alright but I am honestly confused as to how this will work and all" "Understandable, basically in about 25 minutes together we will head down to the gy, you will be in gym equipment and for the rest of the day and night you will be working out in the gym. No meals and controlled amounts of water. It seems that this has become the only suitable way to tame you and what must be done has to be done. I hope that tomorrow you will learn your lesson anyways you have 2o minutes to spend as you wish but I expect you to change and meet me downstairs and be punctual to I have never been one the favoured tardiness". His words held a heavy undertone of bitterness like I had just committed the gravest sin known to man and I knew that I sure as hell was in for a reality check.

20 MINUTES TIME SKIP (SHE JUST ENTERED THE GYM)

I walked in sighing ready to accept my fate and I actually followed his words and tried my best to arrive on time. In fact I think it was even early but it did not matter because he was already there. "On-time I see. A nice change for you even if I do say so myself but it will not get you out of today." He led me towards the treadmill and set the machine on high and carelessly left me there to run on it for at least 3 hrs at minimum. I am not lazy but I am by far not the most athletic person per se so a unfound hunger and thirst for water was the only thing clouding my senses but he never even gave me a break as he jumped from machine to machine setting every single one to high as he watched from the sidelines on his phone sipping a delicious looking beverage without a single acre in the world. My muscles started to ache close to an hour ago and it was really creeping up on me.

I had been in this wretched gym for at least 10 hrs at minimum now and I was beyond exhausted and my exhaustion was clouding my judgement. The room was boiling and I had wasted my breath and energy on many fruitless attempts at earning a water break. Time slowed down and it felt as if the whole world and universe was against me and finally at the 15 hour point I was granted a water break. He wanted me the tiniest cup in the house and it was only half full. "This will teach you for next time and this is your only cup for the rest of your training session and there are no refills unless I see fit which is very unlikely so my best advice is to savour it." I carefully placed the cool solution to my lips and had to control the urge of scarfing it down in one sip which was quite difficult at the moment. It carried on like this and I even had to catch him eating his dinner, dessert and any snacks his heart desired without being able to say a thing. I was numb everywhere and I could not feel a thing. I felt unconscious and like I was already dead and it was music to my ears when he started counting down the last 10 seconds. Finally my time finished and every bit of sweat and every tear that I cried was over. It was over.

I was finally finished. I just felt like collapsing in my disgusting clothes and the pang of hunger in my stomach became tighter and I felt as if I needed to pass out. You may be wondering why I had not already passed out like I was superhuman or something but earlier he made sure to inject me with this mysterious drug that ensured I was unable to pass out no matter how much physical stress I put on it. We were both silent as he lead me up to my room and I was kind of expecting a band of maids there ready to pamper me with food but when he opened the door I found nothing. Absolutely nothing, not a person or anything, just a small finally fully filled glass of water and a banana awaiting me on my lonely bedside. Sensing my confusion "

Bad behaviour does not get rewarded and whilst the punishment has already been carried out and you are forgiven don't expect a squad here ready to attend to your every need. That is a right that is earned so enjoy your meal that is adequate to your behaviour and I do suggest you shower you do stink but other than that thank you and enjoy your night." I rushed into the room and bolted straight for the food and water. One minute it was there the next it was not. The next thing on my agenda was a much needed however which I had been denied and he was right in saying I drink because I really did. After my shower it felt like the hunger intensified but I had no choice but to ignore it as I curled up on my bed in hunger and pain.

From my rough estimate only an hour and a half has passed and when I quickly arose front my slumber did I notice and felt my wet tear stained cheeks and the pain that was radiating throughout my whole body. I was zoning out again when I heard my door open and I was even too tired to check who it was but I had a pretty good idea. "Your muscles hurt?". I don't know why I felt the intense need to appease him so I shook my head no but it was pretty evident that I had lied and he did not seem pleased in fact he was quite the opposite. "I understand but you should not feel compelled to lie to me. Your punishment is over and figured you would be sore and hungry so I came.

The next time you lie straight to my face I might not be as lenient so be careful." I was scared, in pain and extremely hungry so I nodded like a puppy following its owner. "Good now, eat up". It was only then I noticed he was holding a small granola bar in my hand but I was not very sure whether to accept it or not. I was scared that it was not somewhat tame even. I followed his every order like a doll and was scared or eating. What had he done to me? Sensing my frightfulness he hand fed every bite of the granola bar. "Turn around and take your shirt off". I complied scared for what was to come as I heard him fidgeting with my bedside and the drawers. I closed my eyes in anticipation and fear awaiting his next move but I was pleasantly surprised when I felt his hands massaging my tender and aching muscles I was confused and unsure and ready to protest even though it was amazing but I could not over come to power of sleep so I let drift me away faintly remembering the lsat words I heard where "Sleep now, you earned it".