The Guy I Married

♠ 13- I hurt him

The drive to his home was quiet, neither of us said anything. On my part, i was feeling grumpy recalling the way he forced me out of his home, though he dropped me at my apartment building. He thinks he can control and force me back into his home, also not forgetting the fact he tried to strangle me. I deserved an apology, but instead he kept staring at me and all i did was glare at him. I turned my face the other way, making him know i was mad at him, but all i got was a chuckle and i rolled my eyes

He drove into an estate that was somewhat isolated, it was calm and peaceful. He took many bends until we were at a building i guessed was his house. I couldn't tell because the last time he brought me here, i was unconscious and couldn't get a chance to view the surrounding when he pulled me out. The main gates automatically opened for his car and he drove in. The compound had two white water fountains on each side with neatly cut carpet grass, a pavement that ran from the gate leading to an in-built parking lot. The house was a two floored duplex, the parking lot was on the first floor with an elevator leading to the main house. We dropped from the elevators and he opened another door with a key card that lead us into the living room. The whole room was dark, until he said "Online." and everything came on instantly, leaving me wide eyed. 'Wow, impressive' I thought.

"So, what happens next?" I spoke first but he didn't reply, he was busy taking off his suit jacket. "Asshole." I murmured, dropping my purse and heading for the stairs. I entered the room which i woke up in, hoping to find the muddy sheets, wash them and be on my way home but the sheets on the bed were clean. "Maybe it's in the wardrobe." I said and made my way to the wardrobe, there was no dirty sheet in the wardrobe, they were all clean. Confused, i made my way downstairs to tell Mr. Lannister what i saw. He was now watching TV, his sleeves were rolled up, his tie was off, his shirt's neck buttons loosened and he crossed his legs, relaxed. "Sir, there were no muddy sheets." I said

"Oh really?" He said. From his facial expression and tone, i sensed sarcasm. "Okay, go downstairs to the parking lot, the car i picked you in has muddy stains on the seat, wash them." He ordered, as he handed me the car keys, his eyes not breaking from the TV.

I wrinkled my eyebrows and nose as i took the keys and made my way downstairs. There were four cars in the parking lot, i found the car i ran into last night and opened it but there were no stains. Confused, i went back to give him the info. "Sir, there are no stains, the seats are all clean."

He looked at his watch before speaking. "Is that so? Go arrange my underwear then." He said with a smirk.

I frowned at his gesture "I wouldn't want to invade your privacy."

"Those briefs aren't going to arrange themselves, make yourself useful." He said, taking his attention back to the TV.

I clenched my fists so hard, trying to control myself from punching him. "Breathe Curtis." I exhaled and made my way into his room. His scent lingered in the air and was intoxicating, hitting every nerve of my body. I reveled in his fragrance for a while before taking steps into his wardrobe. I opened the drawer and the briefs were neatly arranged. I sighed, and made my way downstairs to him. "Sir, it's all in order."

He didn't pay attention to me, he's attention was on the TV. "Ooh, Is it? Okay, go do the..."

"Go do what, Sir? Why am i here?" I trailed him off. That caught his attention as he turned towards me. "I have a lot of work to do, i am very busy, you know that yet u bring me here to play your silly tricks on me."

"What tricks? I was going to tell you to go wash your muddy clothes of last night." He said with a laugh.

I watched him in silence, glaring at him. While searching for the muddy sheets, i found the gown i wore neatly folded in the wardrobe. "I'm so foolish." I faintly mumbled, as i picked up my purse and headed for the door. "Hey wait! Where are you going?" Was the last word i heard from him before the elevator took me down.

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I didn't think this through. 8:56 pm, i was wet and lost in an estate i had no idea about. It rained heavily, i couldn't see where i was going, my clothes were drenched and taxi's weren't allowed in the estate. I had taken so many bends, even if i recounted my steps i would still be lost, in other words, I'm fucked. I walked down the lonely street, trying to find my way when a car headlight shone into my eyes, blurring my vision. It was Mr. Lannister's car, he was still on his button shirt and suit trouser. I watched him come down and approach me, both of us were standing under the rain, getting drenched. I was the first to break eye contact as i turned to walk away.

He swiftly held me back with one arm, pulling me close to his chest. "Where do you think you're going?" He asked with a serious look.

"Far away from you as possible." I answered as i shrugged off his grip.

He put his hands in his pocket and let out his usual laugh of mockery. "No one walks out on me, unless i ask them to." He said.

"Oh really? You feel you can control people right, well not me. I came here specifically because you said i messed up your house, now i come here only to find out you're toying with me. And what did you say? Nobody walks out on you? So tell me, do you actually have anyone to walk out on you, there isn't am i right? If you had just told me that you were lonely and needed a friend to talk to, i could have been there, but you chose to use deceit. The truth is you're a bitter and lonely person, that is what you are!" I yelled with a heaving chest. I was so mad, it took me a while to process what i said and how much it hurt his feelings. He looked completely stunned.

"I.. i... Uh.." I staggered, as i tried to reach for him.

"Take two turns to the right from here, and you'll be out of the estate." He said, before heading to his car and zoomed off.

Once again i was alone and under the rain, this time with a feeling of guilt because i hurt his feelings. I didn't mean to, i just exploded, and poured out all my frustration on him. I knew his weakness and i used it against him, i felt so terrible. But, what's done is done, he left me to find my way out, at least now i knew where i was going. I took the right turns and found the main entrance and exit to the estate, or should i say maze. It had a security house and a phone booth. I tried to use the pay phone, but it didn't respond.

"It's not working Ma'am, there's no power." A voice from behind said, startling me. I turned around to see a security officer, at least he looked like one. "The rain is quite heavy, so the power was cut."

"Uhm, okay. Please do you have any idea how i can get a taxi." I requested.

"No taxi's will come here now. You should know that, unless you're new here."

I laughed nervously, if only he knew i could never afford a house here. "No, i came here with someone and he left so i have to find my way."

"Keep on that track and you'll be in the city in no time." He said, pointing down the road outside the estate.

"Thank you." I said, and turned around to leave. The road was quite long and dark but luckily there were street lights that brightened the way. I had been walking for about 15 minutes and there was still no sign of the city, suddenly all the street lights began glitching. They glitched for some seconds before they finally went off. Now, the road was pitch black, the only sound i could hear was the sound of the crickets chirping from the woods that surrounded the road. I kept on moving, determined to get home, but i could sense someone following me too. I turned around several times but there was no one and i began speed walking. The next sound i heard was the howl of a wolf and i halted in fright. I gulped, closed my eyes and took in deep breaths. "Be brave, Curtis. Be brave." I murmured to myself. When i opened my eyes, the sight ahead of me filled me with fright.