The Sins Of The Past

Chapter Six

Chapter Six

I opened my eyes slowly. White curtains, gray walls... bookshelves...

Where am I?

I turned my head and looked at the man sleeping beside me. I instantly sat up and grabbed the white blanket over my naked body.

It was Ares.

A sudden pain in my private part made me groan. I bit my lower lip and looked at where the pain was. I was stricken with fear when I saw smudges of blood on my inner thighs.

I looked at Ares. My temper suddenly flared up. His look was so deceiving - like an angel sleeping peacefully. But deep inside - was a demon, a devil and a reincarnated Lucifer.

Yeah, the sex was good, as expected to a man like him. But I recalled how he shouted and accused me of planning this marriage – even calling me a mercenary bitch. He had a very low opinion of me.

I really thought Ares was a nice guy, that he wouldn't hurt a flea. But last night... It proved that I was so wrong about him. He hurt me emotionally and made me feel so cheap.

I realized - I married a monster.

It was five o'clock in the morning. I stood up and went to the bathroom. I took a bath - rubbing my body clean and removing the scent of the devil that lingered in my nostrils.

I was stunned when I saw the bloody water on the white tiled floor. I touched my inner thigh and saw the fresh blood on my hand. Darn it.

I recalled with bitterness what he said last night. How dare he!

He was just like dad. I did not want to be miserable, like mom.

I changed to my wedding dress in a hurry and stared at Ares' sleeping form.

Bastard! If only I've known what a devil you are, I should have run a thousand miles away from you.

I took my wedding ring out of my finger and placed it on top of the bedside table.

Goodbye, Ares. I regretted meeting you.

I went to the rose room and grabbed my bag. I put some clothes and important documents inside, then changed to comfortable clothes. Jeans. Shirt and a pair of sneakers. I had one hundred dollars in my wallet. It wasn't enough, but I knew I would survive.

It was six o'clock in the morning when I headed outside the mansion. It was so quiet and almost everyone was still sleeping. Obviously tired after the party last night.

I was at the gate when the guards greeted me. "Good morning, Mrs. Niarchos. You're going out so early maam."

"Yeah. I have to get a few things in the house, before we'll leave for our honeymoon this afternoon."

The guard nodded. "Wait a minute, ma'am. I'll call a chauffeur."

"Oh no! I'll just take a cab. I'm in a hurry."

"But ma'am. You can't go out alone. You need a chaperone."

"I'm in a hurry. I'll be gone for a few minutes, okay?"

"Sorry ma'am, but I can't let you leave. I have to call your husband first."

"NO! He's still sleeping. Everyone is still sleeping. I'll be back in...um... thirty minutes."

The guard scratched his head. "Okay, whatever you say ma'am."

"Yeah. I'll be very quick." I smiled at him. My goodness, I really hated lying.