Chapter 2 Poor Nandini

"WELCOME MY SLAVE" the inner man spoke, a mysterious smirk rising on his sexy lips.

Xavier was still staring at the little girl who had become his wife in place of his lover who had run away somewhere. But, he had nothing to worry about because the man had already spread out his men to look for the ignorant woman. He had to pay for all the things he had done to embarrass her, and for the time being, his sister would take over the role of carrying out the punishment.

"How long are you going to stand there hmm," Xavier said flatly and coldly.

Nandini slowly raised her head, looking at the man who was now sitting on the edge of her small bed. Yes Nandini was given a very small room, unlike her two brothers who had a very spacious room. But, for Nandini it was better than she had to live and sleep in a dirty and stuffy warehouse.

"S-sorry," Nandini squeaked softly.

Xavier looked intensely at the girl. There was an indefinable feeling when he looked into her bright brown hazel eyes. Her beautiful face also made him unable to look away, Xavier did not expect that Abrian and Meylan had such a beautiful sister, because all he knew was that Meylan only had one brother, Abrian.

"Apologize for what! Did you do something wrong to me?" the baritone voice sounded firm and flat. Xavier's stern and cold expression made Nandini's guts shrink in fear.

"I-I apologize b-because I was forced to take my sister's place," the girl said softly and lowered her head. "My mom said that I'm only temporarily replacing her, and when her come back, she'll come back to you," she continued softly.

Xavier smiled a smirk. "If I don't want to, how about hmm," he said with a faint smile.

Hearing the words that came out of the man's lips made Nandini lift her face, daring herself to look back at the man who was already a husband. Ah husband? Just thinking about it Nandini did not dare. Her brow furrowed as she looked surprised and didn't understand what he meant. She wanted so badly to refuse, but if fate had already acted what could she do.

"I-I don't know," Nandini whispered.

Xavier chuckled. "You... You'll be the one serving my punishment in her place! Get ready!" the flat words sounded terrifying to Nandini's ears especially when she saw the smirk on his lips.

"B-but why me! What did I do wrong to replace my sister! It's not fair!" she shook his head and Nandini dared to argue with the man.

"Heh, this is the first time a woman has dared to contradict me!" he monologued.

"Hurry up and get ready, because after this I will take you to live with me!" Xavier said flatly.

Nandini shook her head, she didn't agree. She didn't want to leave this house, even though she had only been tortured during her stay. It was a different story if she had to go with him, a new place that was certainly very foreign to her. Then what about the people who lived in her husband's house, she didn't even know because this was her first encounter with that cold man.

"S-sorry but I don't want to!" she said softly

"Heh, you better obey, because now the fate of your life is in my hands!" Xavier said sarcastically then stepped closer to the girl. "You better be ready, otherwise I'm going to force you out of here," Xavier whispered in Nandini's ear.

A single tear fell down Nandini's smooth cheek. "God, give me your protection," she cried bitterly. Lamenting the fate and destiny that never favored her. Since childhood, Nandini had been considered a bad luck charm for her mother. She don't know what made her so heartless and cruel to her.

"HURRY UP!" growled Xavier.

Inevitably obedient and resigned, the girl walked slowly to her closet to bring some of her shabby clothes. Her sister's old clothes. Nandini had never bought new clothes since she was a child, she would only wear her older sister's leftover clothes.

The handsome man continued to watch what the little girl in front of him was doing. He could see the shabby clothes that a maid should wear. And without changing their dresses, they left for the Xavier mansion.

"Hurry up, my time is precious!" snapped Xavier.

Then the two of them stepped out of the room that was so cramped according to Xavier. He really didn't feel like staying in that room for long. It's already small and stuffy! Xavier thought. When they arrived downstairs, the woman was sitting on the sofa. Without greeting the woman who was his mother-in-law, Xavier continued to walk. Nandini was forced to follow the man's wide footsteps.

"Ah, you're leaving right now!" Rini's voice boomed when she saw her son-in-law and daughter about to leave the house.

"Why Mom, why are you so cruel to me, I'm your daughter too Mom, regardless of what mistakes I've made in the past," Nandini's heart ached at the wide smile on her mother's face. Xavier looked at his mother-in-law flatly. He was disgusted by the woman's expression. He wanted to get rid of her, but only after he found that asshole Meylan.

"Hmm," Xavier replied briefly.

Rini was still smiling broadly, "Ah yes about the reception tonight, don't you think Nandini should be here first, then we'll go together to the hotel," Rini said, still maintaining her smile. Xavier looked flat and smiled sarcastically.

"Unfortunately, there won't be any reception. Because I've canceled it!" Xavier's reply sounded flat but there was a note of satisfaction when he could see the pained face of his father-in-law. Xavier strode gallantly away from his in-laws.

While Nandini was still silent, she was still staring at the woman who meant so much in her life. Because Xavier was annoyed at the long wait, he shouted.

"NANDINI!" Xavier shouted loudly in the luxurious house, he did not care about the people who were still there. "HURRY!" he continued, still shouting.

It instantly made Nandini tense and scared. The people who were there could clearly see the look of fear on the girl's beautiful face. She walked quickly to catch up with the man who was shouting like a maniac.

"HURRY UP!" snapped Xavier as he glared at the girl who was now in front of him. Nandini was silent, not answering anything. She followed her husband's wide stride. But when they were almost near his car, Nandini suddenly saw the movement of someone suspicious.

"Mister watch out!"

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