Runaway Bride

Chapter-3 Color of betrayal

My feet tremble, I took the papers from him out of surprise. I realized it's really marriage registration, My signature?

But I remember I never signed it!!!! How did this?

I dropped the papers looking at him, I grabbed his collar pulling him down to my level, right now I hate this high difference.

I was in tears I screamed, "How you did this!!!! This is not real!!!!!"

His hands went to mine, pulling them off my shirt. His grip was tight on my hands, he said, "Your father brought this.... He brought me the papers himself, I thought you signed then willingly but looks like your own father betrayed you...."

I grabbed my head denying it, I ... I can't process this....

I sat on the bed holding my face, no... This is not true.

I heard him, "Be good, clothes are in the closet and after dinner, sleep.... looks like you need a good sleep...." He walked out, while tears filled my eyes.

Dad, did this to me?

But how can I trust Riccardo? He must be lying, Dad will never do this to me. He won't trick me to signature on marriage papers with a guy I don't even know.

I am sweating at this point. Dad can't do this to me.

I don't know how long I am analyzing my situation, But I saw a maid placing my dinner on the coffee table next to the small couch. I didn't even looked at her, I am.. I am just beyond betrayed at this point.

A memory of few days ago flashed in front of me, Dad asked me sign some papers about the property he was selling, I was also require to sign. I didn't thought much of it and signed the papers without flipping the pages completely.... So..... it was then, The date on marriage papers was of not the day of wedding but much earlier, So, till now I was living free life without knowing I was married by scam.

I have no an appetite to eat; I can't even breathe without any pain.

I sat there for few more minutes, I need to go home. I need to talk with my Dad.

I walked out of the room, this unaware place is making me feel lost, it took me long to reach the hall.

I was about to walk out but I realized there are guards, he will not let me go. I cannot force the way out, or can I?

I heard voice from behind, "Run... wherever you go, at the end of the day you will be here again...."

I turned to see Riccardo standing right behind me. I hope he noticed my clear hate for him at this point.

Riccardo warned the guard, "She is not allowed leave at this hour..." I heard the main door closing, I looked down thinking a way out.

I stayed silent.

I noticed the landline phone on the table, I walked to it. I sat down I was about to call when I heard him again, "Calling the Police?... I hope you try it out..." Like he said no one can help me now.

I am a prisoner!!!

I whispered dialing a number, "My father.... I want to talk to him....."

I just want to have a word or two with my Dad, I know Riccardo lied. I didn't got any opposition from Riccardo on the call.

The call got answered after few rings, I heard My Dad's voice, "Hello.... Hector Derosa speaking...."

I pressed my lips together hoping to get some straight voice out, Like I always do. But this time I was fearful, that I will feel worst than betrayal.

I heard Dad again, "Hello?"

I whispered, "Dad... It's me..."

Dad asked, "Cherish .... You called so late, have you eaten?" He cares, then why you made me deal.

I asked stern, "He has some papers, saying I am legally married to him!... It's fake!!!"

Dad sighed, He said, "Cherish ...He is your husband now... And the papers are real.... The ceremony was for making it official....."

I covered my mouth as the shock finally hit me like a truck, My mind was stunned, I feel cold all of a sudden and like it's coming from my heart.

I heard him, "You have to understan-"

I screamed on the phone, "I will not!!! Dad you tricked me!!! Betrayed me!!!.... How can a father do this to his daughter!!!!!"

Dad whispered, "Cherish !!!"

I screamed, "You are so Greedy!!!! I hate you!!!!...."

The phone got snatched from my hand, I looked at Riccardo saying on the phone, "Mr. Derosa... Good night..." He ended the call while I was miserable.

Author's POV:

Riccardo stood in his room where his little wife was sleeping, he clearly see the tears stains.

He didn't care at that moment, it was out of necessity. At the end of the day she was his, His to ruin and to treasure....

He waited still she was asleep, then came in his room like a thief afraid to wake her up, even thought it was his own room.

He walked to the drawer taking a small container out of it, he made his way to her. He sat beside her head, gently applying the ointment on her face, her cheek was red and clearly fingerprints were there.

He hated it, how dare someone stains his sunshine?

It was her own brother, he didn't said anything at that time, but he was one step back from putting his hands around his brother's neck.

No one was allowed to harm his wife, not even her family.

She whimpered a little as his fingers touched her sore cheek, he parted his hand fearing she will wake up and cause another fight.

She was indeed a strong girl, anger was her best friend... and her spontaneous actions made him wonder what else his little wife can do?

She has no chain on her words even when she talks to her parents, she felt betrayed but wasn't she too harsh.

She looks at him as if he was her biggest enemy but he is her husband.