Chapter 6 The First Night Together

Emilia sat before the dressing mirror, staring at her figure in the mirror, her eyes laced with worry for her father. She was hoping he had a tangible reason for doing this to her. "It's just six months, I'm sure I will do just fine, six months and I will be out of this hell" she spoke to her image. All she could do now was to hold on the thread of hope. It's not like her father has for once saved her before so she's not expecting him to do so now. Keeping her in darkness over what is happening is what pissed her off the most. He has never for once played the role of father to her.

She wondered how long she would survive on the street if not for her hacking skills. She despises the life her father lived more than the poop that came out from her. Thinking that she has escaped from his world is just an illusion and hallucination of her own. Her phone rang, putting an end to her train of thought, she stood up to pick the phone from the bed. The name "illusion" was displayed on the screen. That's the name she used to save her father's number. It's a reality she needed to be reminded of each time. The urge to ignore his call overwhelmed her but the urge to hear the excuse he has is stronger. He's her father and wouldn't just throw her into the lion's den. "Hey, princess, how are you? I hope the kingmaker is treating you well. If he's not, report him to him and I will deal with him myself" Avan threatened from the phone. Emilia almost burst out into laughter, she laughed so hard until tears formed in her eyes. She couldn't tell the reason for her laughter, her father can be so funny at times. "Don't worry, dad, I'm doing well. The kingmaker is giving me the princess treatment that I deserve. I will let you know if I'm treated otherwise" Emilia told her dad so she can ease his worries. "Daddy is sorry for not protecting you when he has to, but I promise to get you out by all means in six months. I will work tirelessly to pay him off" Avan promised, sounding more convincing to himself than the other person on the line. "No problem dad, everything will be fine. Just take care of yourself. I love you" Emilia said with ease. "Who are you talking to on the phone?" Adrian asked as he stepped into the bedroom. His cold eyes locked on her. He noticed that he had changed into something simple, a short and crop top that exposed her stomach. His eyes were feasting on her long legs. "Can't I make calls in peace anymore, do I need your consent on whom I talk to. What we have is just business, Mr. Adrian, don't forget that. I'm not someone you can control" Emilia spoke in irritation, she was at peace since he left her at the stairs now he's back to haunt her. Adrian took a long stride towards her, he hates the fact that this lady gets on his nerves with everything that she does and what she says. Emilia's stomach growled loudly, distracting Adrian from his real intention "have you had anything to eat since morning" he asked untying his tie. "I'm not hungry" Emilia gave a short response, getting on the bed to sleep. "It's obvious that you are and it would do you a lot of good if you get your ass downstairs and have your stomach filled" Adrian commanded, moving to his closet. Emilia ignored him, plugged in her headphones, took her laptop from the desk near the table and started working. Adrian was stunned, he's very sure that she wouldn't live long in his house if she keeps defiling his orders. He's been saying more than usual for the past thirty-six hours that he met this lady. He might grow grey hair quickly at this rate. "Are we sharing the same room? I want a separate room for myself" Emilia said, as if she's just realizing the situation. "Separate rooms? For what, let me guess you have money to pay rent or what? I'm sure you don't. We are couples and there won't be a need for that. We share the same room and bed like every normal couple do" Adrian explained calmly, he sure needs to visit his doctor tomorrow to confirm his state of health. All this act is abnormal to him, he wouldn't be brought low by a woman like his father. Living in the same room with her is not ideal but his trust issues won't let him breathe, who knows she might try something behind him. The Sky empire is going through enough storms as it is, and it needs to be treated urgently. Adrian made his way to the washroom to have his shower, today has been one hectic day for him, his body aches for cold water for calmness. He stood under the water for minutes, eyes closed while the water beat down his body, relaxing inside a bathtub will do but he couldn't keep Emilia waiting, that stubborn lady needs to eat. Emilia ignored his presence, she was afraid of falling down on her knee and worshipping his body if she mistakenly looked away from her PC. "Let's go have dinner, the table has been set" Adrian said standing with his hand on his waist. "I said I'm not hungry" Emilia said raising her head to look at him, gosh, look at those abs. She's truly not one to drool after a man's body, not even for once. "I'm not the food wifey, I'm talking about real food from the kitchen" Adrian taunted, with a smirk on his face. "And who said I'm interested in your body, would rather die as a virgin than have anything to do with you" Emilia spat before climbing down from the bed. I will hold you to your words, when you start screaming my name later tonight" Adrian continued his taunt, he loved the expression on her face, Emilia covered her face in embarrassment, running downstairs without waiting for him.