Chapter 35

Kia “You are not looking good,” my mother said while glancing at me in the mirror.

I applied extra foundation and tomato red lipstick as trying my best to become old Kia, trying to become a Blood Queen. “I am perfectly fine, Mamma,” I said sternly because I was not in the mood to talk about myself right now. I checked out my appearance in the mirror and I had worn a short red dress that barely hid my upper thighs. “Why did you want me to kill Vivian despite knowing that he did not kill dad?” I held her eyes through the mirror and there was a hint of hesitation in those green orbs.

If she had told me the truth before, I would not have gone to Vivian for revenge. The thing would have been different. I would not have been feeling heartache every moment. I would not have been that vulnerable. Lucian would not have been hurt that much. It was all fucked-up. It all happened because of me.

“He did not kill your father, but he killed your brother, Kia. Our small world was destroyed because of him. If he had not threatened Fabian, then Fabian might not have come to us and killed his father. He killed his father because Vivian forced him to this level.” Her eyes filled with tears.

She was talking ridiculous!

“And what about Fabian’s done? Did he do it right? Forcing Vivian’s wife to sleep with him. That was right? He tortured her so much that she had no way left but to commit suicide. That was wrong, Mamma!!”

She shook her head. “I never said he did right...” She sighed with despair. “You won’t understand the mother’s heart, Kia. You will know when you will be a mother.”

My hands clenched into fists. “I’d choose not to be a mother rather than have a child like him! I won’t hesitate to kill my child if he falls to that level.”

Her eyes fell to the floor. “Whatever you say, whatever you think, I don’t care. I still hate Vivian as much as I used to do before.” She sighed defeated, too miserable to continue, and walked out.

I stormed out angrily. “At least he is not Guarin! He does not rape women! He does not kill the innocent! He is not a coward like Guarin! And you know that I like everything about him.”

She held my gaze as surprise flickered in her eyes. “I can’t believe it, Kia. Is it you? Vivian almost killed Lucian. He tortured Lucian in front of your eyes. Just go and look at that poor guy. It has been two weeks, and despite that, he cannot walk on his feet. And you say that you like the man who just hurt you?”

He never hurt me.

“And what about Guarin, Mamma?” I whispered. “He has been hurting me for three years.”

She squeezed her eyes shut before meeting my gaze. “You can’t leave Guarin. He will never let you go, Kia, not even after taking my life. If it helps you get out of his cage, I will not think twice about giving up my life for your freedom.”

“Mamma, no.” I had already lost my father and I could not lose my mother.

She took hold of my hands. “You are going on the wrong path, Kia. Don’t make yourself fall into Vivian because I know he would never look back at you. He has nothing to give you except hatred. Please, Honey.” She let out a shaky breath before leaving me speechless.

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Guarin wrapped his hand around my waist and led me to his favorite place, which was owned by him. “You look pretty.” He complimented me while his eyes were on that topless woman who was entertaining each guest of the club. In this club, all women were walking topless, showing off their private parts. That was the reason that place was his favorite.

Disgusting!

When we entered it, my nose wrinkled with the smell of cigars and alcohol. Many high-class people often gathered here, some of them for gambling and some for women. And I hated that dark and smoky place.

There was a special arrangement for us, so we went into the special corner. I sat down on the couch and Guarin took a place beside me. “Today I’ll introduce you to my special guest.” His lips twisted into a smile.

Guarin was nothing in comparison with Vivian. Vivian was extraordinarily attractive and powerful. He always carried himself with confidence and pride. There was no power of man that could defeat him. But my fiancé was different from him. He was not as attractive as Vivian. Most of the women found him attractive as he had a pair of dark blue eyes and dark blonde hair. But for me, he was just a piece of trash who only knew how to satisfy his dick. He had the biggest prostitution business in the city.

He kept checking out every woman in the hall as if choosing the right woman for his cock. He handed me a glass of wine. “I want you to be polite to him. Keep shut your bitchy mouth if you can’t talk politely.”

I glared at him. “If he’ll be a gentleman, then I’ll be a lady,” I snapped and took a sip of my wine.

A redhead woman approached him and sat on his lap with her legs straddled over his hips. Her perfect manicured hand moved over his chest and Guarin’s smirk deepened in response. I didn’t feel an ounce of anger or jealousy after seeing both of them that close. And if the same woman sat on Vivian’s lap, I would have already broken her pearl white teeth. She kissed him, taking his full lips. Ewe! And that mouth would give me a goodbye kiss after an hour. “Since I can’t sleep with you, I can use another woman to satisfy my desire.”

I rolled my eyes as if he had thought of me before sleeping with another woman. “I have no problem,” I said and glanced at the other side.

“It’s my pleasure to meet Mr. Martin.” A masculine familiar voice said from behind.

“Mr. Wilson,” Guarin stood up while putting the redhead on the other side. “I am glad to see you here.”

When he appeared in front of us, I froze. I watched him with wide eyes. My grip loosened around the glass, and it fell from my hand with a shattering sound.

I just stared at him.

Stared at him with horror.

Stared at him with anger.

My heart pounded in my chest.

He was the same as he was four years ago: big size, brutal, barbaric, and menacing. His left chin’s scar was still visible, making him more fierce.

His grey eyes fell on me. For a moment he watched me with the same surprise, but later his lips formed into a cruel smile. His eyes moved down the length of my body and his lips parted into a gasp when he caught the glimpse of my long legs.

Trembling, I stood up. “I need to clean my dress.” My voice was thick with fear.

After a moment, I heard his footsteps were following me. I jogged out of the club as soon as I could. After four years, he showed up again. He was the worst thing that ever happened in my life. I flinched when he grasped my hand. “You are my Kitty, right? My Kitty! You have become more beautiful in these four years. I never thought that I would ever have time to meet my virgin, Kitty?”

I hated to admit that he was my first.

I snatched away my hand from his grip and turned to him, masking my brave face. “Don’t you dare to touch me ever again, asshole! Otherwise, you’ll lose your shitty mouth! I swear I’ll slash your throat deeply!”

“I didn’t know my Kitty became a cat after four years. Fuck! That makes me hard in my pants. I want to take you.” His grey eyes were showing dangerous signals.

I stepped back. No matter how strong I may be, this man was my nightmare. He was the man who had taken me against my will. He had beaten the shit out of me. I screamed due to the pain, but he kept taking me. And now he stood in front of me and still I was weak as before. “Get out of my way!!” I pushed him as hard as I could and ran away.

“You can’t escape me, Kitty.” He laughed out loud. “Again I’ll hunt you down. Just wait and watch.”

I quickly took a cab and told him my address.

After a few minutes of driving, I finally arrived at my house. I walked in, trembling. “Honey,” Mamma said, smiling, but it did not last long when she saw my horrified expression. “What happened?”

“N-Nothing.” I stuttered and hurriedly went into my room, shutting the door behind me, gasping for breath.

She knocked on the door. “Kia, open the door,” she said worriedly.

I slid down, hugging my knees together. “I am okay, Mamma.”

I was not okay.

“Did Guarin do something to you? Did he hurt you again? Please open the door.” She pleaded. I could practically imagine her worried face.

I didn’t want to stress her again.

I shook my head even though she was not watching me. “I’ll talk to you in the morning. Good night, Mamma. I am okay.”

Defeating. “Good night, honey. Just take care of yourself.” She walked away.

I pulled out my phone, watching the black screen for a few minutes. I remembered his number. I wanted to hear his voice. He was the only man who could protect me forever. Vivian was my knight in shining armor. I dialed his number and waited for him to receive my call. Rings continuously went on, but he didn’t receive them. Did he know my number? That day, he called me. He might have memorized my number. I called him once again and this time also he didn’t receive it.

If he was stubborn, then I was double of him. He had warned me to never come in front of his sight, but he had never mentioned that I could not call him and talk to him. I wanted to hear his and Harley’s voices once. It had been two weeks since I heard them. I text him a message.

Hey. How are you? And how is Harley?

No reply.

Do you know who I am?

No reply.

Please pick up the phone once.

No reply.

I can’t see you and Harley, it is okay, but at least I can hear your voice!

No reply.

Are you guys missing me?

No reply.

You are cruel. I hate you.

No reply.

He would never receive my call and reply to my message.

I am pregnant. I text him.

What? He replied in seconds.

I smiled, seeing his reaction.

How long? He texted me again.

I was joking. I texted him back with a laughing emoji.

The next moment, my phone rang out, and it was Vivian’s. I quickly picked up his call. “Hey.”

“Hey, Kia. How are you?” I heard her sweet little voice.

“I am good, and you? How is your head?”

She giggled. “It has already healed.” She paused for a moment. “When will you come here to meet me?”

Oh, Harley.

“Maybe next month.” I lied because I didn’t want to disappoint her. “How are your father, aunt, and Alice?”

“Everyone is good.” She said, “Harley, let’s go to bed. Tomorrow is your school.” Finally, I heard Vivian’s voice, and it sounded like the melody at that moment. He had the sexiest voice I had ever heard.

“Hope you are satisfied now.” He said in a bossy tone and quickly hung up the phone.

God. After a long time, I felt joy in my heart. I clutched the phone against my chest, smiling at myself.

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