Chapter 10 Everything about him
The way he stared at me gave me goosebumps, I think I went to far but he caused it.
He scoffed and wiped the blood drooling from his nose. I guessed he almost said a word before the stranger from earlier waves at him from below and gestured something.
Ravyen clench his teeth, took a long glance at me and intended to walk away but then I said;
"Don't forget to visit the hospital if you want to live"
He took his steps closer to me, causing me to lean on the rail of the balcony. He was an inch and my heartbeats so fast that anyone close by could hear it.
"Don't forget, you caused it and so..."
I almost stopped breathing when he paused and drew his face to mine. The breath that escaped his lips made me want to taste it again.
But then, I didn't want to appear sassy and kept a straight like he was talking to a rock.
"If I die, you're coming to hell with me"
I gawk at him, as everything had become blank. Was that a threat or just his way of saying we'd stick until the contract is over.
My body shook but I returned a frown trying not to feel jittery at that.
"Let's see about that" I challenged but anyone could notice the buoyancy in my voice. He narrowed a brow at me, his white hair leaving a strand to fall off.
I wish to touch the texture but that would be overreacting.
One thing was clear in that contract, no love or emotions attached but then he was flirting with me, how can I keep that promise?
How can I control myself from not being emotional after all these years of being subdued.
With him, I sensed I could be wicked, I can speak back and also play along.
His eyes lowered at my body as he picked the bird up and shoved it teasing me.
It made me shudder as I rolled my face away. It wasn't because of the dead soul but because of the sensation he was giving me.
"Scary cat, you aren't that brave after all"
He pointed to his nose a bit annoyed.
"I'd keep this as a trophy, for ruining my perfect face"
I smirked at him. So he was part of those men that cherish like face more than life. I folded my lips intending to apologize but then he caused it first and should apologize.
He stepped back, lowered his eyes at his watch
"Work?" I asked accidentally holding him on the arm. When he rolled his eyes at me, I almost dropped dead.
"Are you missing me already?" He replied and I immediately realized his arm, a bit embarrassed.
"No! It's just..."
I shut my eyes unable to express my intention and said;
"Just go, I'd be fine by myself" I snapped with authority and gruesomely folding my arms while rolling my eyes.
He took his arms around my waist, drawing me closer to him as my elbow arched around his chest. I wish he'd take that intense stare on me because I didn't know what to think.
He grimanced at me and seems antsy with the way I tried to break out of his hold. The bed in his hand brush my butt and I stuttered in my step, accidentally stepping on his feet but he didn't mind.
Then he lean he lean his lips to mine as though wanting to kiss me and my eyes strangling stared at his neck.
"Don't miss me too much" he whispered and his lips brush my neck. He let go of my waist and winked an eye at me.
I saw a smile leaving his lips when he turned around to leave. My heart flutter as I bite my fingers feeling unsettled.
I folded my lips as I was missing him already with his cold, dashing face when he was just soft and charming.
His outward personality doesn't suit his gentle character. I must be fortunate to have someone like he was.
Somehow, he has a way of making me free, however, I wonder why he doesn't want me outside the walls of this house except if he were around.
I noticed that when he instructed the maids and servants to provide everything I needed except leaving this place.
That wasn't part of the deal, I didn't want to be a housewife. My movement outside these walls shouldn't be restricted.
If we'd meet again today, I'd tell him. I certainly need to peek on my foes and learn tactics on how to bring them down.
I shrugged my shoulders, trying to hide my blush. Curiously, I decided to take a walk around the place just to shun boredom.
After taking a long bath with his face in my head, i dressed up and took a walk around the place.
The building was quite magnificent and impressive as it spoke of wealth.
Everyone here accorded me with respect. It was nothing like never before. Back at home, I didn't witness that as they were too scared to listen to my orders.
I became their peers, thanks to Ivans and his family. The memories of that reminded me of what exactly that family would be up to.
It was best I take away the emotions flooding me and not fall victim again of being in love.
It got me wondering how it'd be if we didn't sign a contract.
I felt at peace, wearing a smile with pride in it as it gladdens me that I finally got some people respecting me.
I found myself on the third floor, walking through the rooms that makes this floor. Then my eyes settled at a door. It was quite lonely around this area that I guessed it might be a forbidden part.
It drew my curiosity to what lies beyond there, besides I was exploring and would be residing here for the meantime.
If I wasn't mistaken, I heard grunt coming out of that room. Then came the clanging of metal from inside. Someone was there but I couldn't figure out who.
My anxious eyes narrows at the door as the noise grew louder.
I held the doorknob, almost unlocking it when a maid drew my attention.
"Ms. Ariana, someone's here for you" she informed.
I got curious, who would be searching for me when I knew no one except...
Fear suddenly gripped me, I was fumbling and questioned her who it could be.
"There's no name ma'am but he claims to know you"
The air I craved for was gone. If he claims to be someone that knows me, it was no other than Ivan.
Argh, I knew he wouldn't give up, especially when he knows the benefits of having me around.
It freaks me out but then, I had to challenge him, all by myself but then, it was time to make it clear.