Chapter 5

The next few days were pretty uneventful for Nalani. She returned to her normal routine, work, eat and sleep. Very simple. Although everything felt like they were back to normal, she had a feeling that something wasn't right. She felt like, she was being watched for the past few days.

Each time she turned to see who was watching ,she didn't find anyone. At some point she thought that she was going insane. However she trusted her instincts, which were never wrong. If her instincts told her she was being followed ,then she was being followed.

She continued to keep up with her routine anyway, unbothered by what she didn't know. That was until she was kidnapped. She was snatched on her way home. A sack was pulled over her head. If it was not for the sack she could have defended herself. You can't fight what you can't see, even she was not that skilled. Now she regrets refusing to train with her father often.

She was thrown over someone's shoulder and carried to an unknown destination. Her mind raced with thoughts on how she could escape this. She pondered on her advantages and disadvantages. One of her advantages was she could fight very well but a major disadvantage was she couldn't see and she couldn't fight blind, that was a sure way of loosing.

So she did what any rational human being would do in her position, she allowed herself to get carried away. The walk was not long, perhaps fifteen to twenty minutes. They stopped for a few moments at one place and she could hear the distinct sound of a gate opening.

" Is this her?" Asked someone

" Yes" said the one carrying her.

They continued walking for a minute before she was careful placed down on her feet. The awful smelling sack was removed from her head. Her eyes took a second to adjust to the candle light. When they did , she looked around the property. This must be a noble man's house.

She could tell by the decor and the wealth displayed. Noble men like to display their wealth and showing everyone they were better than the rest. She despiced noble men even more than the man who killed her father. She hated their Hypocrisy, attitude and stupidity.

Nobility was passed down from father to son, so it was hard to find a normal folk getting the title. The only person who could raise someone's station to that of a noble was the king. And he rarely does that. In fact it hasn't been done since she was born.

" Do you like it?" Asked a raspy voice.

" What?"

" I asked if you like it" he came before her

Now what happened to her made sense. Cain. A name that instilled fear in everyone in town. The man basically owned the whole town and the people in it. But she was not afraid of him , infact she hated him. She hates anyone who uses force to get their own way and Cain was the worst.

" The house, I mean..."

He raised his hand to caress her left cheek. Nalani felt disgusted by his presence and his hand on her made her want to puke her guts out.

" It looks fine" she said with a bored expression

He removed his hand and returned it to behind his back.

" Just fine...huh!" He wondered

Nalani rolled her eyes at his comment.

" Why am I here?"

" You are here because I wanted to see you"

" And you can't ask politely ,like a normal person?"

" Well I am not a normal person. "

" Fine . What do you want?"

"Is that how you talk to someone who lent you money?"

" You lent money, you didn't give it away for free"

" Interesting"

" I will ask you again, what do you want?" She asked angrily.

Frankly she was tired from a long day. All she wanted to do was rest but here she was talking to this obnoxious man.

" You" he said standing so close her.

" Have you never heard of a little thing called personal space" she asked sarcastically

" You asked what I wanted and I gave you an answer. I want you"

" I get that, but do you have to say it so close to me? Move a few steps back please"

He observed her face for a few seconds. She was breathing quickly, her brows were crutched and her lips were tight. She was angry. He moved away, only to go and seat at the only available chair in the room.

" So what do you say?"

" About what ? Remind me again"

" Me wanting you"

" I have nothing to say"

" And why is that?"

" Because I don't want you and neither do I want to be associated with you"

The calm demeanor Cain was trying to maintain cracked. He felt anger boil from deep inside him until he was ready to explode. How dare she refuse him. She's just a common folk and he was noble man. How dare she.

" How dare you refuse me!" He slapped his hand on the table loudly.

Everyone in the room jumped even Nalani. She heard that he had anger issues but she had not experienced it first hand. Now she had the front row seat to the show. She made him angry, so all his anger will be directed to her.

" You , a normal girl with barely any relation refuse me, a noble man . This is laughable" he started laughing.

Everyone could tell his laugh was not genuine , it seemed like he was trying desperately to hold in his anger.

" You will be mine whether you want it or not. You will become my wife" he announced

" I will never be yours. Over my dead body" she snapped

" We can have it arranged if that's what you want"

" You are a sick disgusting man " she insulted

He rose from his chair and walked slowly towards her.

" And you are a naive, stupid little girl who is way in over her head"

Within seconds he was before her, grabbed the back of her neck and pushed her towards him. Nalani was starting to fear this man. What would he do to her? Will he really kill her?

He locked eyes with her and he observed her like she was prey. He was the hunter and she was the food. He studied her face, her eyes, her nose and her mouth. His gaze lingered on her mouth before he returned it to her eyes.

Suddenly he pushed her even closer until their chests touched. He dipped his head and covered her mouth with his. Nalani's hands found their way to his chest and tried to push him of her but he was stronger than her. When he finally did let go, he stepped away from her completely.

" As sweet as I thought it would be"

Nalani felt a wave of nausea hit her body. She felt sick. She didn't even try to get out of the house. She puked right there on the expensive floor. Everyone was startled by her reaction to the kiss including Cain .

When she was done puking ,she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

" That is how I feel about you and your kiss"

" You fucking bitch!"

" What will you do now? You know I don't want you. The thought of becoming your wife makes me want to kill myself."

" You made a grave mistake today" he threatened

" I don't think I have Sir. Now if you will excuse me I will go home now" she turned to leave but her path was blocked.

" You are not leaving until you pay all my money" he smirked at the panic he suddenly saw on her face.

" What? You know very well I don't have that kind of money"

" Not my problem. You either pay me back every single penny or you become my wife. Choose wisely "

Nalani thought of the two choices. She had no money , at least not enough to pay him back entirely. At the same time she had no desire whatsoever to become his wife. She prefered dying to marrying that demon.

" I will go with option three, kill me"

One of the men blocking the way slapped her so hard that she staggered. Her right hand went to her hot throbbing cheek, it was going to bruise.

" Choose between the two or I will choose one for you"

Nalani was not one to back down from a fight, even though she was outnumbered. She was not weak. She glared at Cain before she punched the man who slapped her on the stomach. She thrash her hand before she turned to look at a stunned Cain.

" No one is allowed to hit me, not even you" she said in a cold but calm voice.

Cain was startled but at the same time aroused by her actions. She was the perfect woman for him and he will have her. He signalled his men and they grabbed Nalani and forced her to her knees.

" Wow, now that is the kind of woman I want. Take her to the guest room. She will be the lady of the house after all" he announced

" No! No....I said no! Let go of me you bastards" " I am going to kill you. I swear will kill you!" She screamed.

" Put her down!" Another voice commanded.