In a world of power, loyalty and control, Malcolm's rules are clear; no attachments, no emotions. Until Mia challenges everything he thought he knew about love and possession.
As I slowly opened my eyes, the world around me blurred into focus. I lay in a lavish bedroom, surrounded by opulent furnishings that looked too good to be real.
Soft, Golden light spilled from the chandeliers above, casting a warm glow on the rich velvety carpet.
The bed I lay on was a majestic four-poster, adorned with intricate carvings and draped in silk curtains. The sheets beneath me felt like satin, smooth and luxurious.
My gaze wandered around the room, taking in the elegant dressers, the ornate mirror and the sprawling walk-in closet. Every detail screamed wealth and refinement.
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A nagging sense of unease crept up my spine as I realised I had no memory of how I got here.
I noticed a small discreet camera, it's lens fixed on me. Where am I and how did I get here?
The door swung open and the woman whom I recall to be Natalie walks in.
"Mia, you're awake" she said her voice showing no emotion.
I rubbed my temples trying to clear the haze.
"Where am I?" I demanded Natalie's gaze flicked around the room before settling on me.
"You are Malcolm's guest" she replied, her tone measured.
"Guest" I spat, "what type of guest is rendered unconscious. I don't even know where I am. You know about all this, don't you?" I accused.
"Malcolm will explain everything, once he's ready" she said with an enigmatic smile.
"And why is there a camera?" Natalie followed my gaze "for security purposes" she said.
"Malcolm invites you to breakfast"
I raised an eyebrow "tell him I'm not hungry" i said, my tone dismissive.
"Malcolm insists" she said. "It's in your best interest to come"
I scoffed "my best interest? Tell him I'm not interested"
Natalie's eyes flickered but she didn't insist any further. "As you wish Mia but know this, Malcolm does not take disobedience lightly" she said before turning to leave, closing the door behind her.
I paced across the lavish bedroom, my mind racing with questions, why has this man named Malcolm brought me here and what does he want from?
I stopped at the French window, gazing out at the scenery below. The morning sun cast a golden glow on tranquil pond and the gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the lush greenery.
Suddenly the door swung open and Malcolm strode in, his expression dark.
"Mia" he said, his voice low and menacing "I see you're still defiant"
I turned to face him, my heart racing.
"Why did you turn down Natalie's invitation to breakfast?" He asked in a stern voice.
"I'm not hungry" I stood tall despite how high he towered over me. I felt small beneath his figure as those deep blue eyes stared intently at me.
"You will eat when I tell you to, you will do as I say Mia" he half yelled.
"Why am I here?" I demanded trying to keep my courage.
He held up my chin causing me to look directly at his face "you owe me for the life of your mother, you belong to me. The sooner you understand, the better it will be for you".
So he's the anonymous helper. Though I felt grateful to him for helping my mom, he couldn't just tag me as his to own like some commodity.
"I belong to no one. Thank you for your help in saving my mom but don't you start thinking you have levity on me. " I say gathering all the courage I can.
"Why me, what do you want from me? I'm sure you can get any other girl you want, let me go and I promise not to ever cross paths with you"
"I could get any girl I want. Every woman I cross paths with succumbs to me and you will do the same" he said as he takes a step closer "I want to break your ego, make you yearn for my touch"
His breath caresses my skin and his fingers trace my jawline. My skin tingled but I pulled away.
"Don't you dare touch me" I spat.
Then suddenly he grabs neck and pushes me gently unto the wall. Tingles running down my back in touch with the cold wall.
"I can see it Mia, you want to surrender, I will make you beg and yearn for my touch and when that happens, I will fuck that little ass of yours, and make you mine and mine alone"
The hairs on my body stood at alert at his words, my inner thighs trembled but I will never give in to his demands.
I looked him straight in the eye, my courage unwavering "you're wrong, i will never be yours and you cannot own me. I cannot be owned by a scumbag like you whose only job is to use women like puppets"
I felt his hands tighten around my neck as he glares furiously at me.
"How dare you?" He growled, his voice low and menacing. "You have no idea who you are messing with".
"You are nothing but a selfish, entitled monster" I spat back trying my best not to waver in front of him. His eyes turned red in fury, his grip tightening against my neck.
It started getting hard to breathe under his grip. I held his hand trying to free myself from his grip but it only got tighter. His face started spinning and blurred. Natalie bursts inside, her face a blur. "Malcolm, stop it. Get a hold of yourself...Malcolm!" I hear her say as her voice started fading away.
***
My eyelids fluttered open revealing the familiar room. The view outside the window had turned dark I winced, my throat parched and soar.
I touched my neck recalling Malcolm's grip, i sighted the reddish purple mark left behind in mirror at the dressing table opposite me.
I threw over the covers dropping my legs to the side of the bed and sipping from the glass of water on the bedside table.
"I don't even have my phone. Its really late, mom and Chloe must be worried and I am trapped here like a prisoner." I said out of frustration. "I haven't been to the bathroom in the past 24 hours and haven't had anything to eat either".
I carry my weak body to the walk-in closet which led to the bathroom. The scent of lavender and vanilla coming from candles and essential oils filled my nostrils. I approached the vanity gazing at my reflection in the mirror. I turned on the faucet, splashing the cool water on my face before slipping out of my clothes and stepping into the bath tub that was already filled with water and bubbles.
My body immediately relaxed in water. "I miss my mom" I thought as my mind drifted back to her caring smile.
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