The Bond of SIN (#YourStoryIndia)

Chapter 7

I stared for countless minutes towards Valentiniau.

'Why would I need a bodyguard and why an advisor?'

'I have my fucking brains intact to do the logical thing.'

They both looked at me trying to gauge my reaction. Valentiniau stepping close to me.

"Catherine you too will need it. My entire security has been upped, and it's not just you by for every member of my family"

"But... why would my life be in danger? I am not a multi million dollar baby that needs protection."

He sighed; turning towards Jenin he made a quick eye talk asking him to leave us alone. Jenin nodded and left.

"Catherine. Listen to me." He came near me almost a foot apart from me. He cupped his hands on my checks and stared at me.

"My father was pronounced dead, by the doctor due to asphyxia due to arrhythmic heart function."

I looked into his dark eyes that held so many emotions.

"But for a fact I knew that he was not that old or sick, so I asked our family doctor to test him completely and to my surprise it was not a natural death. It was due to Aconite poisoning as it's left over was found on my father's dressing table found by my security team."

"I'm so sorry Valentiniau. I didn't know..."

"No cara, don't be. I wasn't that close to him anyways. But this means that he was murdered in this very house. So yes you need to have security too as you are my fiancée and it's my duty to protect you and be for you. I could not protect you before, but not anymore. So please do not argue and just let me keep you safe for my peace of mind. You are now my responsibility."

I nodded trying to comprehend why someone would want to kill his father, when Valentiniau is already declared the head.

We walked out and headed towards the huge patio facing the sea. We had our breakfast in silence and headed towards our rooms to get dressed.

After an hour I was ready. I chose to wear simple blue jeans with a white top. I headed out and met Jenin who was instructing his men by the patio along with Brandt. I waited for them to finish so that I could ask where Valentiniau was. They dispersed every one.

"Good morning Miss Lockwood. How are you?" Brandt asked with a tight smile.

"Good morning Brandt, and please call me Catherine as I have said before. Isn't Lockwood to long? Anyways where is Valentiniau?" I asked him.

"Boss is in his study. I hope you have met Jenin he will be your bodyguard."

"Ahh yes I have Brandt. Is he as good as you? I mean will I be comfortable or is he like those no nonsense type." I laughed through my statement along with Brandt, Jenin smirking at back.

"Rest assure Catherine, he is good at his work. He was an undercover agent who has successfully handled most covert and perilous situations." I heard, and I didn't need to turn as I knew this voice. I can hit the bull's eye even if I'm thrown in a sea of voices. We turned and saw Valentiniau approaching us.

"Sir." Brandt nodded and left.

I looked towards Valentiniau he was dressed in grey suit and pants with a crisp pearl white dress shirt. He looked so much like the CEO I was once intimidated by.

"Catherine, if you have any questions ask me. Do not start being cozy with my staff. I do not appreciate it." I furrowed my brows in confusion.

"I was just saying hi and asking about Jenin. I was being polite."