Rose's pov
I wake up to look up at a beautiful chandelier. Wondering why the hell do people have them in rooms when it's not even needed? On one hand there are people in villages who barely get electricity for the basics. And see these rich people. Having them just for the so called decor and ambience.
Shut up Rose! Have you hit your head or what?
Stop talking nonsense. But wait. I was actually right. There should be equality in this world.
Shaking my head before I go deep into this though.I blink my eyes to adjust to the light. Moving my hands, I find my fingers brushing against soft silken sheets.
Wow! So soft!
But wait! Where am I? Where is this place... why does it look familiar. I cannot afford to stay on a 5 star hotel.
And that's when I remember seeing those cold grey eyes and I gulp. Shooting up from the bed. The corner of my stomach erupts in a sharp pain but I ignore it.
Staggering to the door when I stop near the switch board. Looking up at the beautiful chandelier which was on. The thought stuck to my mind.
Agh! Damn it! Just switch it off then!
I finally did. To be only surrounded by darkness. Damn man! Why can't he have a normal bulb here.I switch it on again. Then off. Then on, off. Agh what do I do!
Be selfish or think about Mother nature?
" What are you doing?"
His low yet confident voice made me settle with the on button. Gulping, I dare to look back.There he stood at the threshold in all his glory. With arms folded in front of his chest. A tailored suit adoring his tall well built frame and eyes narrowed wondering what I was up to.
He will declare me crazy , I am telling you.
Pulling back my hand. I take it back to rub my hair. Smiling awkwardly at Sir Victor.
" Nothing.... I just.... "
" Get back to the bed."
His voice was serious almost sounding angry. Eyes narrowed at me and I just shrug my shoulders at him.
" You need not worry. I am so sorry for yesterday. Wait where are my manners. I forgot to thank you. Thank you so much for your help Sir but I guess I should not trouble you with my unwanted presence anymore.I should get going -"
" Get back on the damned bed Princess. "
His tone made me shudder. He was in the no fuck mood and I bite my lip contemplating . Rubbing my neck awkwardly. Trying to calm his raging bull.
" No seriously Sir you did enou-"
"Now!!!"
I flinch as he roars. My feet moving on their own accord. To settle on the mattress. Damn man. He was looking too hot when he is angry. Those smouldering eyes could make anyone's heart skip a beat.
Pulling on a chair from its handrest to place it beside my bed.He props down on it. His expensive cologne encasing my senses.
" What were you doing at 3 o clock at night. Alone at a deserted street?"
He asks placing his elbows on his either knees , that were wide apart in a domineering stance. Voice cold as ice, enough to send a shiver down my spine.
Feeling the air to be too suffocating and his aura too dangerous. I tried to crack a joke. Tried. Note my words.
" A late night stall ? The whether was nice, no ? Mr Kingston. I thought you came for one too."
Next I know he leaps on me like an angry beast. To hover over me. His teeth grinding in fury and palms clenching beside my head.
" This is not a joke dammit! Do you fucking even know what those men would have done to you if I didn't come on time!"
" Do you have any slightest of idea what happens to women who go for you so called late night stalls! Have you read a freaking newspaper in your life ever or no!"
I have never seen him so angry before. He was mostly calm composed and stoic. His grey orbs that only showed ignorance till now were raging in storms that was no way near its fall.
"And what about standing in the middle of the road waiting for a car to hit you! Do you want to die, huh! What is wrong with you women! How can you just.... Be so ignorant!"
" And if all that was not enough imagine my surprise when the doctor told me you had a severe diarrhoea ! That those poisonous gases were up till your brain and you lost your consciousness because of it! "
" He said you had eaten something poisonous today. Tell me dammit! What the fuck was it! Are you really suicidal!"
Each and every word he spoke to me was right. I just realised how stupid I was and I gulp lowering my eyes not able to meet his. Tears brimming my eyes ready to come out any second.
" I am sorry...I.."
He grabs my chin instead. Pushing it up to have me look into his eyes. His grey orbs soften a bit but the determination in them remained.
" I don't need your pathetic sorry. Answer my damned question. Are you suicidal?"
I shake my head in a no. Tears steaming down my eyes. To speak with difficulty. The repercussions of my actions weighing upon me. I would have been dead if he didn't save me.
" No! Of course not! I... I would never..I just .."
" What did you eat yesterday?"
Now that he asks me I realised I didn't had anything except that sandwich. It was free so..
"I will not repeat myself Rose. What did you eat Yesterday?"
" Just... just a sandwich... it was expired so maybe because of that.."
His eyes widen in disbelief. Horror covering his features.
" If you knew it was expired why did you eat it! "
My next words calmed down all his raging beasts. And I close my eyes, feeling to embarrassed to admit it.
" It was cheap... more like free because it was expired and I didn't have money so I-"
His eyes soften and next I know he turns around to not face me. Rubbing his hands through his hair. Talking something to himself. I failed to understand him. He was just a stranger. Why did he cared.
From what I can see he has riches , success,women , luxury. Everything. Then what does he want from someone like me. It can't be attraction. It can be lust because of that kiss we shared but I am sure after few more he will be bored and will move on to the next women. I was not going to be his last... these things only look good in movies.
He was a powerful man and I better stay clear of him.
Seeing this side of him today I realised he was not just that sweet loving man. He could be possessive. Aggressive and even controlling if needed. His dark side was dangerous and I have always avoided it with caution.
Sighing I clean my tears to push aside the comforter. Ready to get up.
" Where are you going?"
Looking back at him I speak fearlessly. Clenching my small fists.
" I am leaving. Thank you for everything. Really ."
He scoffs looking at me in disbelief. His words hurting more than they should.
" To where? A fucking prostitution next to sell your body for money , huh? Because last I checked you were thrown out of your last apartment because you couldn't pay the rent!"
He looked like he regretted his words immediately but I was seeing red. My respect was my most valued possession. And I will not let any man step over it. Ever!
" How dare you ! Who the fuck do you think you are! I may be poor but I have my dignity Mr Kingston. And rich men like you? They can never afford it! Ever!"
He sighs . Cursing and I get up. Picking up my stuff. Feeling suffocated in his presence. Tears stinging my eyes. He was just like others! I should have known!
Putting on my sneakers. I stop beside him to find him already looking at me.Pinning his gaze I speak in a voice laced in coldness.
" Your kind disgusts me Me Kingston. Because if this is what money does to a person? I am happy the way I am. "
With this I was going to walk past him when I feel his warm fingers wrap around my arm. Stopping me . His next words made my heart to thud in my chest and eyes to widen.
" Don't make me force you Princess. You are not leaving."