I felt a cold hand on my forehead, then my cheeks, my shoulder, my right arm, I shot open my eyes to find Arthur sitting in front of me his hands cold as ice on my forearm, his head tilted right, he was shirtless, in his pajamas, he looked very young at this point, he has an athlete body, abs, chiseled face, sharp Jaw, and suddenly I realised he was too close to me, I pushed him back and jumped out of bed asking what the hell you're doing here ?
So you're alive ? Great! I 'll drink to that.. he said picking up his drink, what do you mean ? I asked crossing my hand in front of my chest, Martha came with dinner twice, she tried waking you up, said you didn't respond, she thought you were a dead girl, that' s funny because you have been pretending to be a dead girl for five years now.. he said sipping his drink and mocking me.
I wish I was dead Arthur, but am not, I fell asleep that's all.. I said avoiding eye contact with him.
Hmm.. ok, come let's have dinner, he stretched out his hand towards me, I stepped back, I am not hungry. I didn't ask you if you were hungry I told you to come and have dinner with me Chloe.
And what if I'll not ? You'll kill me.. ? Oh wait that would be too easy as per your sadistic psychotic personality & standards, so you would rather torture me, and sell me like a pet and do everything that would make you feel like a real man instead ? I said mocking him.
He was quiet for a moment, and I was amazed at my own performance, did I really say that out loud ? Holy cow, this is it, I hit a nerve, I started smiling feeling a little happy with this tiny victory, and right then he started giggling, ah damn, you're good, honestly better than I thought, better than you let anyone see, I have to agree I underestimated you, but you know what's funny baby girl, when people underestimate me. He said keeping his hand in his pajama pockets.
Come I have a gift for you he said holding me from my waist, I said I am not going anywhere with you... Which part of this conversation isn't clear Arthur ?
Alright, alright... He backed off with his hands in the air. And started walking towards the gate, oh wait, so are you telling me you won't come out at all ? Because then I can bring Paxton's head served in a silver platter only for you baby girl.
Paxton! After hearing his name it was as if I was punched in the gut, how do you know about Paxton? Wait is he here ? Yes baby girl, he is here, alive for now but if you don't get your ass in the living room in 5 seconds he will be soooooo dead. No please, I... I'll do whatever you want please don't hurt him.
What are we waiting for then, shall we, he stretched his arm for me, and I took it this time, only to find Paxton standing in the middle of the living room. Paxton, I screamed and went running towards him only to hug him and I started crying, I am so sorry Paxton, I am the reason you're here, I'll swear I won't let anything happen to you.. okay ?
Paxton looked at me, and then at Arthur, Boss, told you I won't fail you he said walking towards him and then they hugged each other, ofcourse Paxton, I knew you got this.. afterall you're Sam's son, you've inherited his loyalty and skills Arthur said squeezing Paxton's shoulder.
They both looked at me and I knew what it meant, Paxton works for Arthur he was keeping an eye on me for him, the love, the kiss, everything was a show. Paxton walked towards me with so much excitement, oh come on Chloe don't look so shocked.
Oh Paxton, I don't think she is shocked, I think our little bird is heartbroken. Arthur started circling me, see take this as a lesson baby girl, when you put too much faith in someone, they break it and they break you.
I will get a notepad and pen so that you can make a list of all the lessons you will be learning here during your tenure he said laughing. Paxton, I have gift for you my dear... You will find a 16 year old Turkish beauty in your quarter.. make it a long night mate.
Sure boss, thank you, uh.. have a great stay Chloe, may we never see each other again. He said while waving his hand in the air.
I didn't realise but I had tears in my eyes, which I wiped before they could touch my face, a guy like Paxton doesn't deserve my tears, or my love.