The Monster I Married

"If you don't marry me or do as I say, I'll make sure to give all of those you love a slow and agonizing death. I'll burn this house down to ashes, along with it your father's buisness. I'll leave you with absolutely nothing to the point where you come back begging for me to take your life. I'll make you absolutely miserable. Do you understand, Malika?"

Tears prickled in my eyes, threatning to slip out. A knot formed in my throat making it nearly impossible to breathe. I imagined what would happen to my father. The things that would be done to him made me shudder just thinking about them. I believed every word he said about leaving me with nothing. He dug his fingers into my arms until I felt them start to bruise my skin. I knew he wanted an answer right now.

"You're a monster, James." I finally croaked out with surrender evident in my voice .

He let out a deep chuckle. The side of his lip curled as he let go of my arms.

"And don't you forget it, darling."