The Master's bedroom
Chapter three
By Obodozie favour Chioma
Kip didn't say a word to me throughout the drive home and I knew he was burning inside about what he had seen.
Why was he upset?, I mean the agreement was that there wasn't going to be any strings attached, our intimacy was the only thing we could both share and nothing more.
I just hope he wasn't trying to grow feelings for me?, I know I would never accept it if he says he loves me, he is a monster and would never change from his ways so he telling me he loves me is like writing my death sentence.
He came out of the car and walked into the house while I walked out with smiles on my face.
This was the first time in years that I felt like I was a woman and that I was loved and cared for, I recalled Edward's words before he left.
His words were; You're really a delicate beauty, I stare at you and see innocence in our eyes, your hands and eyes tells a sad story but just when you smile it somehow lights up my world, I can't crack jokes well but just to see you smile, I really don't mind being your personal clown".He said before leaving.
I so thank God we had exchanged numbers, maybe he was the key to forgetting all my sorrows at the Master's bedroom.
We were both having dinner when my phone beeped, I stared at Kip who looked away from me and I held my phone and went through the text message Edward sent to me "How is the prettiest girl in the world doing?".I smiled reading it and when I looked up, Kip's eyes was on me.
He looked away immediately while I responded "She became fine on seeing your text".
I smiled, dropped my phone and continued eating, Kip observed me for a while without saying a word and somehow I didn't care to know why he was been silent.
Another text came through again and I was sure, he was irritated, I took my phone again and then went through it "Something inside of me told me that you smiled on seeing my text, is that true? ".Was the next text and I smiled.
" Maybe"Was my response and I continued eating.
"Who keeps on texting you?".I heard Kip say and I wondered why he is bothered about that.
"A friend, Why do you ask?".I asked him and he looked away.
He didn't respond and I cared less, my phone beeped again by then j was done eating "Please tell me if you did because it will make the happiest man in Earth if you did".Was his response and I couldn't stop myself from smiling, I even chuckled too and i was sure Kip got irritated.
"Tell Edward to stop texting you".He said shocking me.
How was he able to know it was Edward?.
"Hmm, I'm done eating".I said standing up to leave.
" Hold on".He said and I did.
"What Kip?".I asked and he pointed at my cellphone.
"You forgot that and I'm sure you don't want to miss out on his texts messages".He said and I rolled my eyes immediately.
I was about going when he stood up and came close.
What does he want again?.
"Amber".He called softly.
"What Kip?".I asked staring at him.
"Don't you dare spread your legs for Edward, You are mine and only mine".He whispered softly and walked away.
Who does this mad man think I am?, A cheap slut who opens her legs to every man who approaches her.
"Just my smile could make you feel this way".I texted Edward and walked into my room.
I dropped my phone on a desk close to my bed, undressed and walked into the bathroom to shower, I had just turned on the shower when I felt a hand wrapped around my waist.
I was about screaming when the hand held my mouth, I bit it as hard as I can and was about to make a move out when Kip dragged me close.
"Shhhshhh it me".He said and I held myself from strangling him right there.
" What are you doing here?".I asked and quickly wrapped myself in a towel.
He stared at me for a while without saying a word "Didn't you hear what I said?".I asked him again and he let out a smile.
" I don't know".Was his response and I wondered why he had been busy strange lately.
"I really don't know what is wrong with me".He said and I just rolled my eyes hoping this wasn't an already set plan to deal with me.
"Tell me Kip, what you're doing here?".I asked him moving two steps away from him.
"I'm allowed to be here, aren't I?".was his response.
"I never invited you into my bathroom".I told him.
" I'm paying for all this".Was his response.
" Of course".I said sarcastically.
" Amber, what are you doing to me?".He asked dragging me close.
"I'm not getting you".I told him and then for a while he said nothing.
What making this man act strange and have a sudden change of attitude towards me.
"What going on with you Kip?".I asked again and he said the strangest thing.
"I just want to be in your arms, I just want to wrap my hands around you, please let me do that".He begged and I got scared immediately.
" Is this some kind of trap or punishment?".I asked him getting scared.
" No, it not".He said and held my hands.
"I don't understand what I'm feeling, I too don't get what I'm doing right now but I felt the urge to be with you now".He said and I removed his hands gently from my waist.
" Please sir go, I just need to shower".I said immediately scared of what he would say next.
He had specially told me no strings attached now why is he acting all strange towards me?.
"Can I please shower with you?".He begged, I wondered if there was any reason hiding my body from him since he had seen it all and the second reason I had willingly agreed to it was because he might do something harsh to me if I refused.
I only nodded while he let out a smile, he untied my towel and held it, enjoying the glances he was stealing from my body.
"You are really attractive Amber".He said and I looked away.
He held my waist caressing my body softly while I closed my eyes and bit my lips.
While caressing my body, I would scream a little and I was sure he noticed it.
His hands was still on my body and I was sure by now he had figured out why I was screaming.
I had injuries everywhere in my body, he had disfigured and caused by body so much pains.
His hands went across the nape of my neck and from there, he could see bites, he had given me "Ouch".I screamed out and by then I felt his hands was removed.
I opened my eyes immediately on seeing him wrap me with a towel. What going on?,I just had to ask him.
"Kip don't you want to shower with me?".I asked him and he turned his back to face me.
That was the first time I have ever heard him say those words to me, I was so sure he was in tears as a drop came rushing from him to the floor. What going on with kip?.
"Amber I'm really sorry, I don't have any right to you, I have only treated you poorly with so little respect, I feel ashamed of myself now, I hate myself for what I did, I became a monster trying to quench my thirst for your body, I became a monster trying to have a taste of your body, I lured you to my bed with my money because I knew you were desperate, I have wronged you badly, I just can't believe I was the one who did that to you, my thirst for sex as driven me to this point where I no longer respect any woman, you deserve all the respect and I have taken that respect from you, forgive me". He begged and walked away leaving me in shock.
****
After showering I walked out and got dressed, I wore my night wears and then I heard a knock, I thought to myself that it could be Vera my personal maid but shockingly it wasn't.
"Come in".I said and got surprised on seeing Kip.
He walked in holding a balm, he moved close to me while I was still recovering from the shock he had given to me.
This was the first time he had knocked before entering my room, I felt at that point that he had home training but why then did he not obey it at the right time.
"I brought this balm, it will help relieve your pains and in a few days you will feel better".He said and I let out a smile.
He held my hands and started applying the balm, caressing it as well. I just watched him without a word wondering where has this side been all along.
I had grown used to seeing his aggressive and mean side not this new side of this.
Is it simply because I'm talking to Edward and he doesn't want me accepting or knowing anyone else.
"What all this affection for?".I asked him and before he could answer my phone beeped and I was sure it was Edward.
I stared at my phone and then at him " I'm done already, I will leave you now".He said about leaving, I called him back and he turned to face me smiling and I wondered why, I pointed to the balm "Don't forget that and thanks for the balm, I feel a bit better".I told him and he stretched forth his hands and I held the balm and i gave it to him.
"Good night".I said to him wrapping myself with the bedsheets.
I turned off the light and closed my eyes to sleep.
****
After breakfast, I walked downstairs only to see Kip, He gave me a welcoming smile and helped me down the stairs.
"What going on?" Was the next thing I asked myself.
"Ma'am, Ma'am".Was the next thing I heard and I released I was day dreaming about Kip been close to me.
"Yes".I responded Vera.
"Sir is waiting for you at the car".She responded and I smiled.
Something was definitely wrong with me, last night I had a dream or maybe a nightmare that I was in love with kip and I was pregnant as well for him.
This was definitely a nightmare maybe because of the sudden treatment he had given me that was why I had felt that way.
I entered the car only to see Kip wasn't there.
"Where's the boss?".I asked the driver who responded.
"Ohh sir says I should be one driving you from now onwards, he decided to stay in his third car".The driver responded and started driving.
I felt a bit concerned and I had this tingly feeling inside and I didn't understand why I had it, Was Kip Avoiding me?, I should be happy he is maintaining a distance from me so why then do I feel this way.
The driver helped me out in opening the car while I came out, I stared at the car moving close to where we parked ours, Kip came out and his eyes were fixed on me, he let out a smile and walking close to me.
"Today you'll be going for a check up so your wounds will be checked and yes, your services will be terminated in a couple of days, after your recovery, you will no longer be needed here, and If you're concerned about your money I promise to give you everything we bargained for".He said shocking me right there.
He paused watching my reaction and before I could say anything,he said "I don't want to hurt you anymore, I have done enough and I'm ashamed of myself for hurting you the way I did".He said and I tried smiling.
I should be jumping out for joy now but why I'm I not happy?, The contract is going to be terminated soon, and still I was getting the five million dollars, I had sold my body for so why wasn't I happy.
Edward came to welcome me in, "Why were you responding to my text?".He asked me and I turned to see Kip staring at me.
He looked away immediately and then Edward held my chin, "What are you thinking of?".He asked me and I responded "Nothing, I was busy last night that why I didn't respond to your texts, I'm sorry".I said and he smirked.
"it okay, so tell me how was your night? ".He asked and I tried smiling.
" It was good yours? ".I asked staring at him.
" It was fine".He said smiling at me.
" Okay".I said and I was about leaving when he held my hands.
"Let go to our office together please".He begged and I tried smiling.
What's he saying?, Edward is really cute and attractive but then I didn't know why I couldn't see him in that way but still he is the first man to make feel this way, happy.
I agreed and he escorted me to my office, I went in and started working, when it was my lunch break , he came there and asked me out for lunch and that was when he asked me out to dinner, he wanted us to go on a date.
I didn't agree at first but then since my contract was ending soon what then do I want, I could go on a date with a man and be happy.
He held my hands smiling and he led me to the cafeteria, I searched through for Kip but didn't find him.
After lunch, he promised to come pick me up tomorrow's evening cause that was the companies off day for workers, I told him I would meet him there and that he should send me the restaurant address.
He nodded and surprisingly gave me a peck, I tried smiling at him and he smiled too.
"I'm sorry, I know I'm rushing this and all but I like you so much and I can't just hide it".Edward said and I smiled.
" It okay, I think I like you too".I told him and he smiled.
"Then tomorrow's dinner I will ask you an official question, I will really be glad if you say yes to me".He said and gave me another peck this time around Kip walked out of his office with the same lady I saw him with the first day I was here.
I wondered what she came here to do again, She smiled caressing Kip and making sure she left him with a kiss on the lips.
I got irritated immediately, I was barely gone and now he is with her, he stared at me with Edward before entering his office.
Edward walked away while I went into my office to complete what I was doing, I needed Kip's signature on a document and plus I will seek that opportunity to ask him for permission to go on my date with Edward, I need that permission because I was staying in his house so I walked into his office.
The lady was still there and this time, she was half dressed.
"Don't you knock?".She asked and I walked out immediately.
Why was Kip like this?, Somehow seeing that made me mad and I wondered why, I was irritated that he couldn't control his urge but then why do I care?, He says he will terminate the contract in a few days and I have a date with Edward so I shouldn't be concerned about what he does with any woman of his choice.
The lady walked away giving me the same glances she gave that last time.
"Come in".I heard Kip say and I did.
"You should have knocked".He said staring at me.
"Sir can you please sign this?".I said staring away from his fixed gaze.
" What that?".He asked staring at me.
"You can go through it".I told him and he collected it from me, his hands touched mine and I quickly removed it, I was sure he noticed.
"Here, have signed it, anything else?".He asked and I wondered if he just wanted me to go.
" Yes, Um sir..."He interrupted.
"Kip, call me Kip".He said and I stared at him.
"Our contract is going to be terminated in a few days by you so I see no reason why I shouldn't call you that besides all your employees call you sir and I'm one".I told him and he just stared at me.
" You're not just my employee, you're different and special".He said and smiled.
"Special how?,We both no in a matter of days, we won't be sharing or having an intimate relationship".I told him and he rolled his eyes.
"You're making me regret letting you go, so tell me what you wanted to tell me".He said and I responded, " Edward asked me out to dinner, tomorrow night at so I need your permission so I could go".I told him and he chuckled.
" What happened?".I asked him confused.
" Amber you're really so innocent, asking for my permission, I'm not your dad plus if you want to go then I can't stop you, just be careful".He said and I walked away.
****
"Edward baby".Gina said coming close to hug me.
"Stay clear Gina, I told you before it over between us".I told her but then she came close and whispered.
" Why?, Is it cause I wasn't able to give you the kind of satisfaction you needed you dog".She said and chuckled.
" Who knows?, Look Gina, don't you dare make me repeat this to you again, I'm no longer interested in you, have seen everything in you and there's nothing more to see, your legs are no longer the way I like it nowadays when you spread it for me they look irritating and old, I need something fresh and new, hope you know what I mean Gina"I told her but then she came close to me and kissed me caressing me.
I pushed her away on seeing my boss Mr Kip forlad, he walked to where we were and I bowed my head apologising.
"I'm sorry sir".I told him but he walked away without saying a word.
"You dummy and good for nothing, I could have gotten fired today all cause of you,if you don't value your job, I do".I told her praying he never tells any one what he just saw.
****
I didn't hear all what Edward had said but I had this gut feeling in me that he was no good to her.
I bumped into Amber and her phone had fallen, I helped her pick it up only to see that she had hearted Edward's name, Was she in love with him? No, Amber please don't be, I'm here.
"Have you had lunch?".I asked her hoping to start a conversation with her.
"Not yet, it's a few minute to lunch break and Edward promised to take me out for lunch" Was Amber response and right there, I knew it was either I was possessive of Amber or Jealous.
I watched her leave with Kip to go have lunch, I called Candy, the girl who usually come over to satisfy my urges.
She jumped at the idea that I was taking her for a lunch, I knew she had anticipated for a closer relationship for the both of us but I never wanted commitment.
Life is too short to be tied with just one person, you enjoy as you want and I need to acquire every good thing on Earth.
She arrived just in time and I had started following Edward's Car and he stopped at a little restaurant and I did the same.
I waited a bit for them to enter before I led Candy who was shocked.
We got to the little restaurant and I realized it wasn't a restaurant but a joint where people come to eat affordable meals at lower and cheaper prices.
I made an order for fried rice and chicken, it was then I realized they don't serve those.
Candy didn't for once hide the fact that she hated the place, She would just stare at the people around feeling irritated and she didn't stop asking me when we should leave.
I fixed my gaze on Amber wondering how she felt about this place, funny thing is that she was relaxed and it really amazed me.
She was the first girl I have ever come across that doesn't act like an hypocrite but just the way she was.
I wished I was the one sitting across the table staring at her beautiful face and not Edward.
"Kip, our order is here".Candy said bringing me back to reality.
"Gosh, what's this?, Kip you don't expect me to eat this?".She asked almost screaming.
Sadly this foolish girl has brought the attention of all the customers including Amber and Edward.
Amber eyes were fixed on me immediately and I knew what she was thinking, She had probably felt I was stalking her.
Was she right?, I think I am, I mean look at me, I'm here sitting in a joint about to have lunch all cause she went there with Edward.
She excused herself and walked outside and I did the same, I knew when I came back, Candy would have been calm and would stop ranting like a mad dog.
"Hey".I said coming close to Amber.
"Why are you here?".was the question she threw at me.
"To have lunch".I responded and her gaze showed she knew I wasn't here for just that.
"I think I get it now".She said and I stared at her.
"Get what?".I asked confused.
"You're here only to make fun of me and ruin my date with Edward".She said and i just wondered what got her thinking such.
" No I'm not".I told her.
"Okay then tell me why you are here".She asked and I wondered why.
" I don't know, I have no idea why I'm here".I told her knowing that wasn't enough reason to justify why my presence is needed here.
"Oh really?, You yourself said there's no strings attached and you wanted to terminate the contract so why are you here?".She blurted out to me.
" I really don't know, I have no idea".I told her and she stared at me while shaking her head in disappointment.
"We are both allowed to be with someone else other than each other,I mean you don't see me complaining whenever you are with that girl".She said taking a short pause.
" If you have ever considered me to be your friend, you would trust me enough to let me make and meet someone other than you without fear of you stalking me".She told me and I knew she was disappointed.
She walked a bit close to me and whispered "If you're scared of me spreading my legs for Edward then let me assure you, I won't, I'm not that cheap".She said and walked away.
I just stood there for a while, this was actually the second time I had felt I had hurt her and I could see hatred for me in her eyes and I wouldn't blame her, I have caused her a lot of pains.
I decided to help her out since she wanted to start her life afresh with Edward and I wasn't sure of what I'm feeling towards her, She hates me already so adding more to her hatred wasn't something I was physically ready for.
I bought a beautiful long blue gown, long probably because I didn't want Edward staring at her attractive legs, they were mine to stare at and not his.
I added 2 million dollar gold necklace and earrings to match as well, the dress had cost a million dollar imported from Italy.
She deserved the best and I wanted her to look her best at the family dinner, Edward had invited her to, we both became a bit close after that incident at the joint, I came apologising and she agreed.
I promised to be a friend and help out when I'm needed, though Edward claimed he loved Amber somehow I felt something was just wrong.
I didn't like him one bit but I hid it from Amber maybe because she has grown to like Edward a lot.
They had both started dating based on me advising Amber to go for what she wanted and since it was Edward.
I called my lawyer and he said he would return to Nigeria in two days, he has been the reason why the contract has not been cancelled.
If this contract get terminated then we'll both not be together again, I made sure Amber was styled by the best in the business.
She hugged me and thanked me for all my help and I somehow didn't want her to disengage from the hug.
I wasn't sure of what I felt towards her especially when she is close, I thought I was being protective of her because I had a right to her body but getting to know her, I'm not sure of what I feel and I'm scared of getting hurt.
Just for this girl Kip forlad is scared!
****
"How do I look?".Amber asked staring at me.
I stood there marvelled at her beauty, you was indeed very beautiful and rare gem sadly Edward appreciated her and I didn't, It hurts to find out she wouldn't be mine again.
"Tell me Kip, How do I look?".Amber asked me smiling.
" You don't need my opinion before you know you're so beautiful".I told her and she giggled.
" Thanks".She said placing her hands on the dress and staring at the mirror admiring herself.
"Edward is going to be shocked seeing me like this and it all thanks to you, thank you so much".Amber said and I tried smiling.
I was the most stupid Man on Earth dressing the woman I want to be with another man.
"It almost time, can I go now please?".Amber begged and I just nodded.
" Stanley my driver will take you there".I told her and she smiled walking out of her room while I escorted her.
"Your money has been paid".I told the lady who made Amber this beautiful.
"Okay sir".She said and walked away.
I deliberated on myself if I should follow Amber, I somehow found the address he sent to Amber strange, plus I didn't quite understand what I heard but then who knows what Edward has installed for Amber.
I instructed my driver Ali who drives Amber now to follow Amber's trail and he did according to what I said.
He parked a bit far from where Amber stopped, My eyes caught Gina, the girl Edward was talking to that day, i wondered if this was a set up.
I waited for a while before standing up to leave.
****
I smiled hoping Edward will like how I was dressed, he had told me we were going to see his parents so I was eager to.
I knocked on his door, he told me to come over first before he takes me to his parents house.
"Yes, who is there?".I heard him say.
"Hi".I said watching his face,he stared at me in amazement.
"Amber you look extremely beautiful".He said welcoming me in.
"Why aren't you dressed?, We need to see your parents".I told him and he sat on his couch.
" My parents are not in town, since you're here let's have fun".He said getting up, he played music and came close to me, his hands reaching for my waist.
I smiled as we danced to the music, I noticed his hands went down to my buttocks caressing it, I tried resisting feeling uncomfortable.
"What?, Don't you like it?".He grinned at me.
"Like what?, Edward please".I told him staying away from him.
He walked close to me, he used his hands to caress his hair while smirking.
"Aren't you my girlfriend?".He asked staring at me.
"I am but then we didn't agree for this".I said drifting away.
" What?, Don't act naive, there's no relationship without sex building it".He said while I swallowed hard.
" I can't do this Edward".I said about going out when I realized he locked the door but when?.
"And do you think you are going to?".He asked smirking.
"Home, open the door for me please".I begged.
"Home?, But the fun has not started darling".He said and smiled.
" Whet fun?, Open the door for me please".I begged again almost in tears.
"Don't be like that, we are both adults here and so you shouldn't react like this, baby we are both in a relationship so relax". Edward said and dragged me close to him.
He leaned over to kiss me but I pushed him away and I walked away.
"Tell me, are you still a virgin?".He asked me and I kept mute.
" You aren't, tell me why then are you playing the role of mother mary ? ".He asked me and came close by then my back was hitting the wall.
"Stat still, I promise it going to be fun".He said while I struggled to release myself from his grip.
"Don't make this hard for me".He said and when I tried running, he dragged me back and slapped me hard.
" Tramp stay still".He screamed while I made an ourburst crying out my eyes.
He pushed me to the couch tearing open my dress.
"I warned you not to make it hard for me, Amber stay still and this wouldn't hurt".He said and I knew he was way worse than Kip.
I pushed him hard and he cried out in pains as his head was bleeding, there was a little cut.
I tried running reaching for the keys that had fallen from his pocket, He held my legs while I struggled to get free.
"Let me go you monster".I said kicking him, he stood up while I struggled with the keys.
He dragged my hair's pushing me back to the couch.
"Now I'm not going to act nice".He said and ripped my dress off, while doing that, he took a rope from the back of the couch and tied my hands to the arms of the couch.
"Let me go".I screamed while he tied my legs as well, his hands reached for my bosoms, he held one in his hands while he continuously sucked the other.
I cried out in pains as he slapped me and hit me hard, was this how my destiny was written?, Was this my faith?, God please help me.
I begged him to stop, he pressed the other hard making me scream when he noticed it was going to bring people's attention he tried my mouth and placed his hands on his zipper, he unzipped his trousers smiling lustfully at me.
I hated the fact that men only wanted me to satisfy their urges, this was my end I told myself as tears dropped down my eyes.