Chapter 2

POV: Chris

The moment I put her in the car she looked very scared. She started looking everywhere nervously.

Until her hazel eyes landed on mine she instantly calmed down.

There was something different about this woman.Those eyes of hers,her petite figure and her stare.

I couldn’t help but chuckle, she instantly looked away upon hearing me.

That’s when I thought “Is she afraid of me?”

As if on cue she gives me a questioning look “she’s adorable”.

“I know you have a lot of questions but I think it's better for you to rest now. You look tired as well.” I said.

 As I was looking at her I noticed her eyes looked swollen she must have been really sad to leave her family. “Does she hate me?”.

Then I suddenly hear her say something “But i don’t know-”.

I didn’t let her finish. I pulled her close to my chest and said

“Shhh, just go to sleep I'll be right here. Don't worry I won't harm you". I couldn't bear to let her speak. She looked so worn out. She struggled a little and fell asleep in my arms.

She must have been really tired.Then it suddenly hit me that she was wearing all black, did she lose someone she loved.It all makes sense now her swollen eyes,sad look and agitated behaviour.

But I must protect and take care of her at any cost.She’s my responsibility now. She must've been brought up with a lot of love and care. “Of Course she’s the only daughter of Santino.She must’ve been a beloved princess of the Rose Clan”.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Timeskip 2 hours\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

I felt her wiggle in my arms.

When I looked at her she was sweating and frowning in her sleep.She was mumbling something

Is she having a nightmare?.

I held her tighter and felt her relax a little.She slowly opened her eyes.

I couldn’t help but notice her lips were dry.She’s obviously dehydrated.

I quickly pulled a bottle and opened it. I offered it and she quickly gulped it down.

It was a nightmare for sure.

She looks at me and mouths a thank you.She realised she was sitting on me and started to move. I didn’t let her move, instead I held her tighter. 

Oh no! She’s mad.

“I still need answers and-”She said.I cut her off again, okay i need to stop doing that.

“And you will have your answers just not here,not now” I said, eyeing my driver.Was I too stern?

Before i could say anything,the car stops and driver speaks up

“Sir, we’re here”.

I could feel her gaze on me.She’s trying to figure out where we currently are.

“We’ll be staying at a hotel for the night and our destination is only 5 hours away from here and it looks like you could use some rest” I said

She nodded and started getting up.But she stumbled a little then looked at me and got out of the car.

I get out the car to guide her in. She suddenly bends down and whispers “aww” while holding onto her ankle.She must’ve sprained it.

I stood next to her and said “Are you alright? Do you need some help?”

“My ankle really hurts, don’t worry I’m okay,I can walk.” she says while wincing in pain

Does she really hate me that much? “No you can't, you've sprained your ankle, let me help you out”  I said. And picked her up in my arms.

She looks at me with wide-eyes.

“Don’t worry you’re not heavy at all” I said. She chuckles.

I really was expecting her to say something but she didn’t. Before I knew it we reached our room.I placed her carefully on the bed.

“You can take a shower if you want to,I’ll have someone bring your suitcases, I've got a phone call to attend.” I said as I left the room.

POV: Scarlet

As soon as he left I wanted to bury my face in a pillow.Oh my god I feel so embarrassed.

Am I an idiot, how could I let him carry me like that.

I looked around to see my suitcase placed next to the door.I should probably take a shower.

I pop the suitcase open,grab my clothes and hop into the shower.

I felt the warm water hit my skin.It was quite relaxing after such a long day.

After I was done I put on my PJs and got out the shower with a towel around my neck

( I couldn't find the one with a towel wrapped around her neck :p )

I sat down on the edge of the bed. The memories of my mother came flooding through.

I missed her. Even though we never shared a strong bond, I loved her and I know she loved me. 

This won't do. I need to get a grip, if mom was still here she'd want me to be strong and I can't fall for this man even though he's nice and all he could kill me right now, and no one would question him.

I can't blindly believe everything and I need to get my answers before it's too late. What's my purpose here?

Suddenly the door opens and a maid comes in with food.

"Please enjoy your meal ma'am and if there's anything you need just give the reception a call." She said as placed a plate of spaghetti on the table and left.

( Imagine this with a night setting instead :p )

I should probably just eat or should I wait for him? Nah, I should just eat and it's only single serving. 

Hmm I wonder why? Is he not gonna eat?.

Pushing these thoughts aside I started to eat. Oh god the food tastes absolutely delicious. It's the best spaghetti I've ever had.

__________Timeskip 20mins________

It's been 45 minutes since he left. I wonder what's taking him so long. Is he abandoning me? No he won't.

I just lay there thinking about my mother and Sebastian.

If only I could go back in time and change everything. My father really is a disgusting man. Just the thought of him makes me wanna throw up. 

Suddenly the door swings open. And there he is my kidnapper. Is it appropriate to even call him that?.

He looks at me and smiles.

"Hope you liked your spaghetti, I'll be back after a quick shower and then I promise I'll answer all of your questions. He said before he grabbed a few clothes and a towel from his suitcase and went into the bathroom.

He seems polite and nice. But I shouldn't fall for it, what if it's a trick?

I just lay there waiting for him to return.

POV: Chris

As I got out of the shower. I saw her laying on the bed and looking at the Ceiling. Looks like she's lost in some deep thoughts.

I clear my throat to let her know that I'm here. She instantly sits up and looks at me like a child asking for sweets.

I walk towards the bed and sit at the opposite end of it but I can tell she's still quite uncomfortable.

"Okay I promised and I'm here go ahead, ask whatever you want to". I said

She has a very serious expression on her face. As If she'll kill me with those eyes of hers. Then she finally talks.

"Who are you? And-" she tries to continue but I cut her off 

"I'm Chris-" I said before she speaks up.

"Okay don't interrupt me while I'm talking it's rude and let me finish Chris. Why am I here l? What are you planning to do to me? What relationship do you hold with my father?" She said sternly, almost glaring at me.

"I'm Chris Bellrose the Leader of the Bellrose Mafia Group and your father promised his alliance with our Group and in order to guarantee it. He wants me to marry you and you will be my legitimate wife. Your father and I are business partners soon to be family members." I said. I could tell that she was shocked. Did she not know about this?

"What no! I'm not marrying you. I don't even know you are, you can't force me to do that. Just set me free, you don't own me". She said. She was fuming with anger and there were tears in her eyes. Does she really hate me?.

"Although I can't give you the freedom that you want, all I can give you is time. You've got 3 months to decide whether we get married or not. And this was your father's decision after all. Did you not know about it? Yes, I don't own you but you're my responsibility now." I said with a harsh tone.

"I didn't know about it, okay? And I never agreed to this. I just don't want to get married to someone I don't even know" she said.

"I'm sorry you didn't know about this. But now you do so,in those three months you'll get to know me and my clan." I said. Does she have a lover?

"Do you have a boyfriend or a lover?"

I asked, sternly.

"No, I don't have one, but after those 3 months I cannot promise you that I'll end up marrying you"." And also just please don't kill me". She said almost crying.

"I promise, I won't harm you".I blurted out not knowing how to comfort her.

"Thanks and I can't- she said before bursting into tears.

I quickly move to her side and hug her.

"Calm down, I really won't harm you in any way. And I won't force you to do anything, unless you try to run away or harm yourself. You don't have to marry me after 3 months. You can go back". I said.

" Really?! You won't force me right?" she asked between her sobs.

"I'm a man of my word". I said. She really hates me so much that she cannot wait to get away from me.

"Thanks for everything". She said before pulling out of the hug. "I'll never forget your kind actions and I promise I'll pay you back in any way that I can". She said. 

She looked nervous but relieved. Is she scared of me?. She gave me a smile.

"Can I ask you something, if you don't mind"? I said.

She looked at me for a second and said "Sure,go right ahead".

"Did you lose someone, I mean you were wearing all black" I said.

She hesitated for a second and said 

"Yes I lost my mother today".

Those words hit me like a giant truck. How could Santino send her daughter away on the same day that she lost her mother.

"How, did it-" she cut me off

"My father shot her". She said before tears started to roll down her cheeks.

"I'm sorry. You had to leave your home on the same day that you lost your mother". I said. Seriously what kind of a man Santino really is? Shot his own wife. That man is sick. I was fuming before I knew it.

But I need to control my expression before I scare her.

She gave me a serious look and said "You can't change something that's already in the past".

She's bold. Am I falling for her??. She's interesting.

She looks at me angrily, wipes her tears and says "I'm tired. I'll be sleeping on the left side of the bed. And don't you dare touch me or you'll be breaking your promise".

That was unexpected but it's strangely intriguing, the way she just spoke to me .

No one has ever spoken to me like that. Who does she think she is?

I watched her as she pulls up the blanket to cover herself and shifts under it.

"Good night,Chris" she says loud enough for me to be able to hear it.

"Good night,miss" I said.

What's her name? I don't even know her name.

Before I could say anything she speaks.

"Oh and by the way my name is Scarlet". she said.

Can she read my thoughts? She's different.

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