I looked out the window as the car drove through the tall gates. If there was a word bigger than beautiful, I would definitely use it in describing the mansion. We drove round a fountain and parked amongst other cars. I stepped out with my eyes wandering around.
Blue water fell out of the fountain. It reminded me of the one built at home. The house was huge and beautiful. Nicely trimmed flowers surrounded the house giving it a homey feeling. It made me wonder how a cold hearted person like Alex could live in such environment.
Alex walked past me and knowing I didn't know anywhere, I followed behind him. We entered the house and went up the stairs. He walked hastily along a hallway with so many doors.
Suddenly he stopped in front of a door then turned to me.
"You can go in. This will be your room" he said and immediately left.
What!! What about him. Anyways I prayed for this. I couldn't think of laying on the same bed with him. I opened the doors and stepped into the room.
Wow!! It was huge with long cream couloured curtains covering the windows. The bed was well arranged with soft looking pillows I just wanted to lay down. Opposite the bed was a huge couch. Almost like a mini bed. The curtains were opened slightly letting the lights from the fountain into the room.
Was fate mocking me. First, I get married to someone I never knew, and then on our wedding night the room just happen to have a romantic feeling. I rolled my eyes. At least the bed wasn't decorated with roses.
I gently walked towards a door and just like I thought it was a dressing room. I took off my clothes afterwards stepping into the bathroom and then the tub having a cool bath.
Opening the wardrobes, I wasn't surprised to see different designs of clothes. My mom's doing. I took out a silver colored night gown.
Laying down on the bed I gently covered myself with the sheets. I sighed. This was my life now. Suddenly the doors opened and Alex stepped in. My heart skipped several beats. What was he doing here. God no!! I was not ready to lose my virginity. Had he come to claim his right now.
He stared at me for a while. Then slowly, he walked into the dressing room. I released the breath I didn't even know I was holding. Maybe if I slept off he wouldn't touch me. I closed my eyes. It wouldn't be hard to fall asleep. I did it anytime to get away from chores mom threw at me. To her every woman should know how to care for her husband by herself. Especially when it came to cooking. Her favorite phrase being 'the way to a man's heart was through his stomach.
Funny enough, I stayed wide awake. I couldn't sleep. What else does fate have in store for me this night.
I heard the doors opening and quickly shut my eyes. If I couldn't sleep, I could as well fake it. I heard his footsteps go round the bed. Then I felt the bed dip. I struggled with the thought of screaming and jumping out of bed.
"Try waking up early. We have to go to the company" I heard his cold voice. So he knew I was awake. Hold on! The company. What about school. Would I still be allowed to attend school? I needed to ask.
Taking a deep breath I turned upwards slowly sitting up. "And school?" I said lowly I could barely hear myself.
"What about that?" he said turning to me. I quickly averted my eyes. I just couldn't stare at those cold blue eyes. I felt goosebumps.
"Would I still be allowed to go?"
"That's not my problem. But tomorrow we're going to the company" he replied closing his eyes.
Good! I turned to back him turning off the lamp beside the bed. Finally, sleep took over.
*******
Alex
I tried my best not to notice the beauty laying beside me. I stared at her back as she slept. This was punishment. I knew I had no feeling for her. I only lusted after her body.
I should not be in this room. Let alone laying beside her. But I would not do anything to contradict my chances of owning the company. Dad was full of surprises. I wouldn't be surprised if he had a spy right here in my house.
My phone suddenly rang. I picked it up staring at the screen. I sighed. Picking it up, I placed it on my ear.
"Hey, Alex, can you hear me" Britney rushed on the other side of the line.
"What. Do you even know what the time is?"I said in a cold voice.
"I don't care, you promised to come over tonight. But I guess you're already having fun with that little brat you call a wife" she said and clearly I knew she was angry.
"Look Britney things changed. And I think it's time you moved on. I'm married now"
"Oh please, spare me that. You and I both know you're doing this for the company"
"It doesn't matter. Keeping in touch with you would bring more problems. Now for the last time, stay away!" I counted my words before switching off the phone.
This is what happens when you decide to keep one of the bitches you've slept with as a side chick. I lay back down closing my eyes.
******
Britney
I threw the phone across the room. How dare he! How could he think of throwing me away like trash. Though I knew I couldn't get to be with him as a lover. I never expected this.
It's all that brat's fault. She couldn't just come from nowhere and ruin my plans. Alex was mine. The company is mine. And I would stop at nothing to get both. I smiled evily. This wasn't over. No matter what Alex would be mine.
I've worked so hard to remain on his side. I would not let him push me away. Never!