I woke up at the same time I would wake up for my trainings with dad. But then it hit me, I was kidnapped by the worst man in the world.
I let out an angry huff before pushing the sheets away.
There was a robe laying at the end of the bed, I wrapped it around my body before opening the door.
As soon as I walked out, I was almost tackled to the ground by a huge German shepherd at which I let out a scream.
"Hey hey! Clifford, stand back!" Harry grabbed the dog by the collar, causing it to stumble back. Clifford barked at me, as I stepped away from him.
"Scared of a dog eh?" Harry smirked as he knelt down next to the dog, petting him.
"I'm not scared of anything. I didn't expect to be attacked early in the morning," I rebutted, oh how bad I wanted to slap that smirk off Harry's face.
"Whatever you say. He won't hurt you, just put your hand near his nose," Harry patted his dog's head as I reached out.
Clifford sniffed my hand for a while before wagging his tail and sitting down.
"There you go. Now I'm hungry, call the maid to clean the house and then make breakfast," he stood up.
I gave him a confused look.
"Just dial two on the phone in the kitchen, go," he spoke as the dog made its way downstairs.
"Well. I can't cook, but I'll call the maid," I shrugged.
Rory was the one that cooked with mum, I was always in the office with dad. I knew nothing about taking care of the house.
"Athena. I'm hungry and the maid doesn't cook, she only cleans," Harry said in a calm voice.
"Too bad Harry, you got the wrong twin," I ran my hand through my long purple hair.
He let out a huff before heading downstairs.
"We could always order-" I spoke but got cut off by him.
"No. I don't order food, can't have people coming near my house," Harry fixed his hair.
"You're rich enough to hire a chef,"
"I said. I don't want anyone near or inside my house. The maid has been working with us for the longest time," Harry spoke angrily.
"Okay, I can get us cereal," I shrugged and went to the kitchen.
I dialled the maid before taking out the oat cereal and milk.
Harry stood near the kitchen counter waiting for me to pour the milk in the bowl of cereal.
"Here" I put it down in front of him.
"I don't get it. You kidnapped me and now you're making me do all the work. I wasn't even supposed to be here," I leaned on the counter.
"I planned on making your sister do all this and I know she wouldn't have complained. But here I have the stupid twin," Harry ate the cereal.
"I am not the stupid twin! You're the stupid one. Rory and I don't even look like twins. I don't know how you got us confused! You're so dumb oh my god!" I threw the empty carton of cereal in the trashcan.
I turned around to face a fuming Harry.
"If you think that you can get away with calling me dumb and stupid, then you're wrong," he towered over me and my hand moved to where my pouch normally is. But of course it wasnt there.
I cleared my throat and stood tall not wanting to seem weak.
"No matter how hard you try, Athena I know how weak and broken you are," he smirked at how I backed away.
"You're wrong Harry, I'm strong. I'm stronger than anyone thinks. I don't care about what you think,"
"So you're telling me that you aren't broken eventhough you've been through shit. My men have found out everything about you," he walked closer and my back hit the counter causing me to wince.
"You know nothing about me Harry," my voice sounded weaker.
"Trust me I do know. I remember when my dad killed half of your family, but you, your sister and father escaped. I know how broken you and your sister were," he continued.
"Stop Harry!" I shouted and pushed him back causing him to stumble.
"You're so weak. Weaker than your twin," he smirked at watching me in pain.
"Really. Stop. It's enough," I walked away from the disgusting man.
"I'm heading out for some work, you better behave and try not to escape because I will know if you leave," he pointed to the gate.
"Just leave. I don't want you around," I waved my hands at him. He didn't say anything and left. I was tired of being in this horrid house, I wasn't allowed to leave and now I was alone.
I played soft music on the vinyl and decided to shower first. The cupboards were full of body soap and every skin care product in the world. After the shower, I walked out with a towel wrapped around my bare body. I was disgusted by how girly the clothes in the closet were.
I would never wear skirts or dresses, my eyes wandered to boyfriend jeans and a really tight cropped top. I did my makeup and let my hair down.
I sat down in the backyard, throwing the dagger at the tree while Clifford stood next to me.
"You are very well trained Cliff," I rubbed his neck as he licked my face causing me to giggle.
After a while I got bored and headed back inside. I picked the phone up and dialled dad's number.
"Athena?" dad's voice was like a beautiful melody to my ears, I couldn't help but tear up.
"Dad, I'm at some mafia-," before I could continue the phone was snatched from my hands, I turned around to see one of Harry's men towering above me.
"Give it back!" I reached out for it but it was too late, I was being dragged to the car. I hit his arms, kicked around as he threw me in the backseat. I grunted at my head hitting the door of the car. I screamed and cried out while hitting the driver repeatedly.
"I'll jump out of the car, I don't care if I die or get-" my mouth was covered by the man who dragged me.
"Shut up! Boss found out you called your dad and now no one can protect you," the buff man spoke.
The car halted and I was dragged by my hair to a warehouse. There were men around, who turned around once they saw me, yelling and thrashing around. I was pushed at the feet of Harry who's eyes were dark with anger. I stood up and brushed off the dirt before looking directly into his now dark green eyes.
"I told you that you would face consequences if you tried anything like that," he waved his men off who walked out of his office.
Harry grabbed the back of my neck harshly causing me to wince but my face was emotionless.
"Try to hurt me and I swear to god you won't see the light tomorrow," I spat out at him as he smirked.
"You're something different aren't you Athena," he tilted his head as if examining my face and trying to read my mind.
"Harry, this is not what we taught you, move away from the lady," a man who was way older than Harry and just an inch shorter than me walked out.
Instantly, Harry retracted his hand as I sighed.
"Dad, she tried to escape," Harry was more polite now as he faced the
man.
"I'm Robert, Harry's father," the man put his hand out which I placed my hand on as he bought it to his lips. "You remind me of one of the mafia leaders. She is the only lady mafia," he started and I pulled my hand back, staring at the man.
He clearly sensed the confusion as he gestured for me to sit down on the sofa.
"You're feisty, thus my first option but Harold settled on the calmer twin. i'm pretty sure its destiny that got the queen to her king," he spoke and I looked at Harry who was as confused as I was.
"I will tell my men to leave your family alone if you marry my son. Every kingdom needs their queen-" as soon as he said this I shot up from the sofa.
"No! No! I am not marrying this monster! This is not how I want my life to go! Please Robert, don't!" I waved my hands in front of me.
"Look Athena, I need my son to prosper, he has never had a controlling woman in his life, and you will change it," he spoke softly, no signs of anger on his face.
"Besides we are watching every step of your family, we could easily kill them," he shrugged and I looked at Harry who was stood quietly.
"Don't hurt my family," anger replaced my confusion as I towered over Robert.
"Step away from my father now," Harry swooped in as I shook my
head.
"If you didn't hear me, I said do not hurt my family, I will destroy every one of you," I growled and pulled the dagger out of my pouch, bringing it close to Robert's neck.
"You wouldn't hurt me Athena, these men will destroy you if I even bleed," Robert whispered in a threatening way.
Harry grabbed my wrist and twisted it behind my back causing the dagger to fall down.
"Now, marry my son and your family will be safe. We won't let the other mafias near you guys," Robert continued.
"Why doesn't Harry get a say in it?" I winced as Harry twisted my hand more.
"Because he knows, he does not have a choice,"
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