Beauty and The Beast

Seven

This was the best sleep i had in days, i woke up with a soft pillow and the most comfortable mattress. I pulled the duvet to my chin, not wanting to get up yet. I opened my eyes and a warm soft light from the curtains embraced me. I sat up and looked at the digital clock on the bedside table, it was 10 am. I groaned at the headache that hits me, i traced my fingers to my forehead and noticed the band aid plastered my wound. Then i surprised with the night gown that i wore, i remembered i was wearing pajamas last night. Someone cured me and changed my clothes.

The door opened, Greta smiled at me bringing breakfast. I smiled back at her.

"How are you , Miss ? Are you feeling better ?" She placed the breakfast table on my lap.

"I'm good, Greta. Thank you for your concern."

I looked down at the food, not sure of it. It looked delicious. A bowl of soup with bread next to it, a tea, orange juice, and some fruits.

"You have to eat, Miss. You haven't eaten at all yesterday. You're gonna break down your body."

I took a sip of coffee, it tasted define. I tried a spoon of the soup. It was so good, Greta was a good cook. She smiled.

"Master will be pleased to hear you eat."

I stopped deadly when she said that. For a moment i forgot where i was and why i was here. I shuddered remembering him, and his viciousness.

"He is already gone to work. You can calm down now, Miss."

I relaxed a bit. I ripped the bread and dipped it in the soup. Savored the heaven. I realized i was starving to death.

"It's delicious, you are a great cook." I said to her.

"Why . . Thank you for the compliment, Miss. It's good to know you like it."

"Are you the one who changed my clothes and cure my head ?" I asked.

"Yes, Miss. Is he the one who did that?" She asked carefully.

"What ? No. Well, not directly. I fell when i tried to get away from his grip and my head hit the table."

"Oh . . ." She responded with a gasp.

"He will be furious knowing that you feed me and let me sleep here right now."

"Well, he won't. Since he's the one who ordered me to feed you." Greta replied with smile.

"What ?" I asked in disbelief not trusting my ears.

"You don't think that you were sleep-walking to bed last night, right ? He is the one who took and carried you to the bedroom in his arms last night."

My mouth fell opened. "But why ?"

"That's is only heaven knows why, my dear."

"How old is he ? How long have you been working for him?"

"He's 32 years old. I've worked for him for 7 years. But i've worked for his father before since i was 30. So i've served The Black family for 20 years now."

"Really ? In that face and body i thought he was 25 or something. You must be really loyal to him."

"Well when he was 25 years old, his father died. He asked me to stay and work for him. I really appreciated his trust on me, so i give my loyalty as a feedback." I smiled.

"Finish your breakfast and get shower." She stood up and almost reached the door when i called her.

"Thank you for changing my clothes and cure my head, Greta."

"It's always my pleasure, Miss. Call me if you need anything."

I filled the tub and poured some bath foam. The water drowned me until the chin. I exhaled and rested my head. It took an hour until i got out of the bathroom. I checked the walked-in closet that was full of beautiful and expensive clothes. Some of the dresses were still had a price tag on them. I opened the first drawer, it was full of bras and panties. I scanned the brand, well they weren't kidding when it comes to underwear. Most of them are La Perla, some are Miss Provocateur. I opened the mirror closet, it was full of the sexy lingerie and bustier. I closed it immediately, no i didn't need to wear those. On the make up table, many kind of skin treatment and make-ups on it. I wondered who was the one who shopped all of this, i didn't think Greta would lounging on the lingerie shops. I chose a pair of ivory panties, with a match color bra. And put on a simple sundress. I used some moisturizer on my face.

The view from my balcony was a beach. I looked at the waves i didn't know for how long. I went back inside and sat on the bed. There was no telephone or internet, he really was keeping me in prison. I found a remote and clicked on the tv. I kept changing the channel until i found Friends on the show. I loved it so much. I watched it for hours and drifted to sleep.

I felt someone caressed my cheek, it was so warm and gentle. I flickered my eyes open, and taken aback when i saw him sitting on the bed. I sat straight and pulled the duvet as a shield. I shivered just by looking at him. He looked at me with intense gaze. My tears fell down without me knowing it.

"Please, don't hurt me." I pleaded.

He shifted closer to me. My face turned into horrified. I pulled my knees and hugged them. My tears streamed my cheeks. What would he do to me ? Is he going to hurt me again ? Does he want to throw me out again ? I bursted into tears.

"Please, Sir. Don't hurt me. I won't try to escape, i promised i'll behaved. Just please don't hurt me." I begged, still trying to put a distance whenever he shifted closer.

Was i imagining it ? Or i really saw his intense face turned into hurt.

"Do i ever hit you ? Have i ever intentionally hurt you ?"

Was he really asking that question after what he did to me yesterday? Seemed like reading my mind, he realized what he did to me yesterday. His gaze flickered to my forehead. He reached the cut and stroked it with his thumb. I held my breath, i shivered more by his touch. What would he do to me now ? I was sobbing hard at the thought he will hurt and throw me out again. He tried to put his arm around, oh god what he would do now. Without my brain knowing it, my mouth screamed.

"Greta !" I screamed so hard that everyone in Hamptons will hear.

He looked shocked and taken aback. He looked at me in disbelief. A moment later the door flew opened and Greta was standing on the door. I got out of the bed and ran toward her. She hugged me and soothed my back.

"Don't leave me here alone with him , please Greta don't leave me." I cried so hard.

"Calm down, Miss." I buried my face on her shoulder.

"Please, don't leave me alone. I beg you."

I heard the door closed.

"It's alright, Miss. Master's left already."

I looked up and shed my tears. Greta held my trembling hands.

"God, you're so shaken. Come let's get you to bed"

She ushered me to bed. And pulled the duvet once i was in it.

"Do you need a refreshment, Miss Cassandra ? A tea or hot chocolate ?"

"No. Please don't leave me." I took her hand forbid her to go. She considered it a second then sat on the bed next to me.

"Okay then. What happened ? Did he hurt you ?"

"No. But i think he tried to. I don't know what he would do to me, Greta. I don't know what he was capable of. Just please don't ever leave me alone with him."

She caressed my hair and motioned me to sleep. It calmed me, i can sleep in peace now with Greta's next to me. Slumber swallowed me and i was taken to the dark.