Chapter 59
A week ago Angel had whipped me to a pulp, ordered that I be locked up inside my room, I was fed poor diet once a day. I was not allowed a visit from Camilo or Florentine and the only face I had seen in those days were that of Holf when he brought me food.
I cried bitterly, had nightmares from that horrible day. I became paranoid at every slightest noise or everytime I saw Holf thinking I was about to be taken away for a punishment.
I was angry yet afraid of Angel. He had managed to break my walls that good. I hated him so much that I wished to get back at him but I was helpless.
I was sitting at the end of my bed when someone stormed into my room. I snapped towards the direction to find Holf staring at me with a mean gaze. I got scared immediately wondering what his look could mean.
He dropped the dress he held in one hand on my bed and my eyes followed his movement.
“Go freshen up and get dressed. The boss wants you downstairs in the next twenty minutes for breakfast.” He said and left without waiting for a response. I nodded in his absence although my heart was racing.
I was scared to meet Angel yet I wanted to see him. Even though I wasn’t sure why. Maybe some part of me wanted to know if he regretted what he did but who was I kidding? I was just having a difficult time accepting the reality of the world I was now tossed in.
I went into the bathroom turned on the shower and had my bath. I slid into the sky blue dress Holf brought then I brushed my dark hair before parking into a long pony tail highlighting my facial features. I looked at myself in the mirror and even though I looked lean I still looked beautiful.
The dress was beautiful as well, it was free and above my knee showing off my pretty thighs. Not to flatter myself but I looked sexy in it. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves before heading downstairs where I was to meet Angel and others for breakfast.
I was glad that I got to see Camilo, she was the only person able to lighten up my mood.
When I got to the kitchen I startled and my heart skipped a beat when I saw Angel sitting alone at the kitchen island with food splayed on it.
I stood at the entrance feeling frozen to the spot as I looked at him. He wore a vintage shirt and I could see his bare chest as a result of two buttons that were undone. I gulped and blinked snapping my heart from the way he just made me feel.
How could I even admire someone who treated me so horrible? I was still pissed at him but not as much as I wanted or ought to be. He wasn’t touching the food but just tapped his fingers on the table. His eyes seemed to be far in thoughts that he didn’t notice me standing at the kitchen door.
“Hello love….” I snapped out of my own thoughts seeing Angel’s eyes lock with mine. His smile was brief then he leaned back on his chair and beckoned me with his hand to come in which I did.
I looked around searching for everyone but it seemed that breakfast was for him and me alone. My hands shook slightly as I pulled a chair for myself to sit and Damn it! His eyes were on my hands watching me very intently.
I sat down feeling very uncomfortable as I could feel his gaze on me.
He chuckled. “You don’t have to be so uptight. It’s just you and me here Thea.” He said a smile curving his lips.
I tried not to look at him again even though my neck ached to see him. I nodded slightly before digging into my food. I cut a piece of meat first and munched it down my throat. It was so delicious that I didn’t know when a moan escaped my throat as a result. I had not eaten anything good for the past one week.
I took another slice of it and gosh! I wish he wasn’t here burning me with his unwavering gaze, I wanted to let out my satisfaction but he was staring. Breakfast went on silently while Angel barely touched his food. He seemed to have picked a new interest staring at me. I was so hungry that I didn’t look his way until it dawned on me that my plate was almost empty and my belly growled just at that point to embarrass me. I bit my lip out of shame and glanced at Angel who chuckled amusingly at the sound of my stomach.NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.
“Here.” He said passing his plate to me.” In as much as I was tempted I pushed his plate back to him, I wasn’t going to embarrass myself any further and I still hated him for what he did to me.
“I’m full.” I quickly said so as not to anger him by sounding rude with my action.
He pushed the plate back to me and leaned towards the table placing his elbows to support his fist on his jaw.
“Eat.” His voice was low but I could tell he wasn’t asking he was ordering. I gulped hard. I had the urge to smash the plate on his face. I had a lot of spiteful things to say to him starting with the jerk of a person he was but my mouth was sealed out of fear. I sniffed back my tears of helplessness and began eating. I could still feel him watching me and it bothered me.
“How is your butt?” He asked and I turned to look at him. He was supressing a smile on his face and the look in his eyes gave away the fact that he was having flashbacks of the day he whipped me. My stomach churned, such horrible sight pleased him to think of.
“It’s fine.” I said through gritted teeths attacking my food a little harshly.
He chuckled and asked. “And your back?”
I glared at him, my heart was thumping in anger. ” Fine.”
“I hate short answers Thea.” I snapped and dropped my knife glaring more threatingly at him even though I couldn’t do anything to hurt him. I could feel my eyes welling with tears and I fought really hard to hold it in but in all, Angel acted very nonchalant to my reaction.
I looked away and took another bite of my food before speakng. “It did hurt in the beginning but I’m getting better with the pain relievers Florentine gave Holf to give me.” I answered even though that was a lie. My entire body was screaming pains. I needed to get treated at the clinic, infact new symptoms kept surfacing every day.
Angel cocked his head to the side, doubt written all over his face. “Are you sure or you are too proud to admit that you are in severe pain?”
” I said I’m fine!” I almost yelled.
“Hmm… alright then. If you say so. I want you to return to the club tomorrow.” My jaw fell at his words. My eyes were bulged in shock.
“W-what do you mean?” I knew he didn’t mean setting me free but if anything, going back to the club knowing that Micheal and Calvin who almost killed me were there or Sparrow or the girls who hated me. I just wasn’t ready to face them.
“I bought you as my whore Thea, need I remind you?” A scornful grin appeared on his face and yet he looked hot with it. Snap Thea! I hated Angel yet I couldn’t deny that I was attracted to him.
“I don’t feel too fine to go back ” I said quickly avoiding his gaze.
” Well, it’s not up for debate. 10pm tomorrow, you should be ready. Holf will get your strip clothe to your room. Remember,” his voice got deeper sending chills over my body, ” you might be dancing with the others but you are dancing only for me.” He said that with so much possessiveness in his voice.”
I was furious now, my hands were shaking beneath the table as I folded my fist. I could feel tears rushing its way into my eyes and I couldn’t stop it as a tear fell off my eyes.
I stood up unable to take it. Did he not realize how traumatized I was?
Angel leaned back in his seat looking at me as tears streamed down my face. I saw his jaw clench and if I wasn’t mistaken a glint of guilt flashed through his eyes but it disappeared before I could feel convinced about what I saw.
“You want to know how I really feel? Even though I know you don’t care I’ll say it anyway.” I said with anger laced in my voice. I didn’t know where I got the courage from but I found myself in my foot and not even an attempt to hide my spite from him.
“I’m sore, on my back on, my butts, on my arms! I have wounds that are blood clotting and would certainly leave scars on my body. My body aches! It aches like hell was a learner.” I said letting tears fall as my words. ” I can’t sleep at….” I stopped myself seeing his less concerned expression. He wore an annoyed expression obviously offended at my boldness. I suddenly lost my coursge and shut my eyes tightly letting the rest of my tears flow.
I sighed before speaking again. ” I’m done eating, if you don’t mind I’ll like to retire back to my room.” I said sounding as polite as I could but he never uttered a word. I didn’t want to sit there after my outburst. “I’ll get going then.” I managed to say even though it came out as a whisper. I excused myself without turning back to know if he was okay with it.
The moment I stepped into my room, I slid down the door and cried my heart out. Letting all that I had held in back there out. When I let out my full, I stood up and wiped my tears.
I moved away from the door and began slipping the strap of my gown away from my shoulder but then the door suddenly burst open. I snapped towards the direction only to find Angel walking in with an angry gaze fixed on me.
Shit!
I definetely got him angry.