Facade

Chapter 73

Karen's pov

"I forbid it" Damian's voice roared, sending tremors through the enter mansion. What was going on? I'll tell you. Right now I have my ear pressed to the doors leading to the study trying to eavesdrop. Let me start from the beginning.
I was with Damian in his study trying to distract him from working when Mia barged in with the crazy idea of going to McCarthy corporation. She doesn't want to just go there, nope, she has some master revenge plan up her sleeves that she plans to execute. Her exact words
"Its time to teach men a lesson or two about dealing with women and I intend to start with Aiden"
I thought Damian would throttle her with the way he was glaring at her. I could swear the thought crossed his mind. He looked so furious his face was red from tension. Personally, I wasn't okay with Mia's decision. I couldn't help but feel guilty. If I hadn't been involved with Aiden in the first place, Mia wouldn't have been hurt. She'd not abandon her cheerful personality for some revenge scheme.
Immediately Damian shot down Mia's plans, she flared up and the two have been in a tangle of arguments ever since. As for me, I got out of there as fast as I could. They were both so absorbed in the argument that they didn't realize when I left. Which is great to me. If either had noticed, they'd have demanded my opinion. And how can I say anything when I'm the genesis of the problem. Exactly. Now you see my plight.

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Mia's pov

"I don't care whether you permit it or not. I've made my decision. I'm going to work for McCarthy corporation and there's nothing you can do about it" I roared back at Damian. My fists were clutched tightly to my side. My body felt as if every vein was on edge. My blood was pounding. Simply put, I was furious.
Furious at Damian for trying to stop me. Furious with him for not understanding my plight. I didn't just want to work for McCarthy corporation, I needed to. It was something I had to do.
"Is it about the money? Tell me! Name whatever price you want and I'd have it deposited into your account in less than a minute. But there is no way in ever burning hell am I going to let you go into that bastards territory. No way" Damian snapped as his fist hit the table between us. He looked angry. Scratch that, furious. I could almost see the fumes coming out of his ears.
I understood his point. I understood why he was angry. I'd be angry too if I was in his position. He was just trying to protect his baby sister. I understood that. But I also needed him to understand me. Going to McCarthy corporation was more than a revenge mission, it was also about discovering my self worth. My self esteem. My pride. Everything that Carlisle's betrayal took from me.
"I mean, how stupid are you? Are you suddenly suicidal? Have you forgotten everything Aiden did to you? How he kidnapped you?" Damian continued before I could muster up a reply.
Immediately the dam broke. I started sobbing. I was sobbing so hard that my legs couldn't hold me and I fell on my knees. There was no control for this kind of tears so I didn't bother. I wailed loudly, my pains pouring out. I covered my fave with my palms in an attempt to get some control. I was ashamed of myself. Ashamed that I wasn't as strong as I liked to believe.
I felt arms around me and looked up to see Damian's arms around me. I leaned into his body seeking his strength, his warmth.
"It's alright princess. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry. Forgive me" Damian murmured while covering my face with kisses. My hair, eyes, nose, everywhere his lips could reach.
Few minutes later, I had gotten a good grip on myself. My wails had reduced to hiccups. I hadn't moved from my position on Damian's laps where he had pulled me trying to comfort me. I needed to make him understand why I had to do this. Why I needed to.
"I'm sorry for loosing control like that" I started with an apology. I wasn't even through with the statement before Damian began shaking his head.
"No baby, it's my fault for upsetting you" Damian croaked. He sounded pained as if my tears had hurt him. It probably had. But I didn't want him to feel guilty for something that wasn't his fault. I turned around to look at him but he wouldn't meet my gaze. I grabbed his arm making him look at me.
"Listen to me Damian. It wasn't your fault. I don't know what happened exactly but I'm sure as day and night that it wasn't your fault" I said enunciating each word to get my point across. He didn't look like it worked though.
"But it is. I was too harsh on you" Damian insisted. I rolled my eyes at his reasoning.
"I'm not a little girl that can't take a few raised voices Damian." I replied deliberately keeping my tone light. He didn't look convinced but he nodded gruffly.
"Now I need to explain some things to you" I started. Damian shook his head.
"Not here. Come on" Damian stood up and picked me up. He carried me bridal style and placed me gently on the couch. He made sure I was comfortable before taking a seat beside me.
"Alright explain. I'm all ears"

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Damian's pov

I sat quietly waiting for Mia to begin her explanation. No matter what she had to say, however had the decision might be, I knew I was gonna let her do whatever she wanted. I have never been able to refuse her a request before. Don't think I ever will. Stop looking at me like that. I know she has me wrapped around her finger and I'm not complaining. I don't think I ever will.
I listened as Mia poured out her feelings. At the end of her explanation, I understood where she was coming from. I had to let her go work in McCarthy corporation even though I didn't like it one bit. I realized that Carlisle's careless words had hurt her deeply. More deeper than I initially thought. I felt like wrapping Mia in a cocoon and never letting her out. My over protective side was fighting to surface. I also felt a surge of hate for Carlisle. It's all his fault that Mia needs to go into the enemy territory to rediscover her self worth. I shouldn't have let them be together in the first place. But not even a lightning bolt could separate them then. The love they felt for each was so glary. Rather is still glary. They were just being momentarily stupid. I understood where Carlisle was coming from. He didn't want his association with her to make her a target for his enemies. And in the mafia world, someone in Carlisle's position was bound to have lots of enemies.
Though I understood Carlisle's decision doesn't mean I support it. There were always risks in love. He should man up and make up his mind instead of hurting Mia with his indecision. He better fix this fast before Mia looses more of herself.

It's been awhile. I know. I'm sorry. I just lost interest in the story for sometime but I'm back now. Im eager to finish it.