SuperCorp - Arranged Marriage

Chapter 10

Lena's pov: 

Kara and I said our goodbyes just before we arrived at my... Lillian's house so that neither her or her lackeys saw us. When we pulled up into the drive I quickly got out of the car, my face already set so no emotions were showing. I said a brief good bye to Eliza and Kara for show and then went straight inside and to the kitchen. 

Just as I flicked the switch on the kettle Lillian marched into the kitchen and took her usual seat at the table. 

"So how did it go?" She asks already sounding bored.

"It depends on who's opinion you want. If you want theirs, it went rather well, if you want mine which I know you don't, then it was terrible. I couldn't have been more bored but just to keep you happy I played my part. I'm sure you will hear from Eliza soon enough to continue the wedding plans." I say plainly whilst stirring my coffee.

Once finished making my coffee I take a small sip savouring the hot, rich taste and then turn to face Lillian.

"As long as you played your part and all went well I don't particularly care for how you felt. Oh, I have a friend coming over this evening so you will have to stay in your room. Speak to one of your maids about what you want for tea and have them bring it to you upstairs, I don't want to be interrupted" 

"No different to most other nights then" I mutter under my breath as intake another sip of my coffee and go to walk up to my room.

"Also, make sure you are down here by 10 am again tomorrow as you will be having your first dress fitting. Whilst you are still attached to my name you will not look like a tramp." 

"Yes your highness, I will be down at 10 sharp as instructed" I say with a smile and a curtsy. 

"I suggest you drop the sarcasm Lena before I drop it for you." Lillian spits venomously.

"As you wish Lillian. I will just go to my room. Enjoy your evening." I say bluntly, turn on my heal and then head straight for my room. 

As I reach the too of the stairs I see Jess heading away from me so I quickly call out to her. She stops walking and turns to face me with a smile on her face.

"Lena, what can I do for you?" 

"Jess, I hope you are well. I have been told to stay in my room for the evening, so could you let the kitchen know that I'd like some food brought up to my room for in about an hour's time?"

"I'm very well thank you, how was your day? I will do that straight away, what would you like?" 

"If you are the one to bring me my food I'll tell you later. I'd like a chicken salad sandwich please." 

"Very well Ms Luthor I will go and tell the kitchen staff" Jess says with another smile and then hurries off down the stairs and towards the kitchen. 

I continue walking to my bedroom and kick the door shut with my foot and collapse on my bed with a sigh. 

I stare up at the ceiling, admiring the glowing stars (it's childish but it makes me feel relaxed). My father had an artist come in one day whilst Lillian was at work, he had them paint the solar system and loads of stars all over my ceiling in glow in the dark paint so that if Lillian ever came in my room for some reason she wouldn't be able to see it and complain.