Poured acid

"I am sorry about what my family has done to you." James pulled me into a tight hug as soon as the room door closed.

"It's okay. I am happy I now know the truth." I said, tears threatening to fall from my eyes.

"Hey. It's okay. You were angry. And the images were real. There was no way you would've known the truth." he said, wiping the tears trickling down my cheek.

"From today. I will only listen to your words—no more believing other people.

"Yes. I will protect you with my life. If I ever wrong you again, please punish me." he said, and I was stunned.

"Wait here," I said as I went to the couch and took a phone from my purse

"What are you doing?" he asked

"I want to record your promises to me. I don't want you denied in the future." I said, laughing at his expression.

"Alright. I will fulfill every promise I made to you," he said, pulling me into his arms.

"Wait. Repeat the promise."

"I James Watson. The future husband of Jane Smith. Promise to be faithful, protective, and loving to Jane and her alone. If I fail on these, she is free to punish me whoever she wants."

"Perfect. You have said it all yourself." I said saving the video on my phone and cloud saving

In case I lost my phone, I could easily access it.

James looked at me, smiling. Scooping me in his arms, he gave me a peck on my forehead. He lowered his head and gave me a deep passionate kiss. From what I had been through during the day, being in his arms felt terrific. I felt warm in my heart.

He pulled me even closer, and I felt his heart beating faster. His breathing became heavy. He suddenly lifted me up, and I gave a slight scream, surprised. He did not give me the chance to cut off the kiss completely. Out of instinct, I wrapped my legs around his waist.

"Wait. James." I said, pushing him away

"Mmmmh." He said surprised

"You promised something a few years back. Don't get carried away." I said, and he looked confused. He let me down, but he had me in his arms. He smiled sheepishly, giving me a peck on my lips.

"I know. But I miss you. I want you." He said. He was too eager that he tried hard to control his desire. I could see a small badge on his trouser.

"That is no excuse," I said to him, pushing him away slightly

"Okay. I will keep that in mind. As I said. I will fulfill every promise I said to you." He said, giving me a peck on my forehead

"Wait for me here. I am coming in the next hour." He said, striding out of the hotel room. I looked at him, surprised. He seemed to have been chased

"What's wrong with him," I asked myself, touching my lips. I could not help but reminisce about everything that had happened a few minutes ago

I took off my clothes and wore a bathrobe in preparation for a hot bath. I felt like soaking my body in a hot bath and relaxing. I needed it. My body felt like a thousand sacks were placed on top of it.

Just as I was heading to the bathroom, I heard an urgent knock

"He is back too soon." I didn't ask who it was and directly opened the door. I didn't open directly but just a slight opening. Before I could react

"You bitch!" I heard and saw her intending to pour something on my face. I shut the door out of instinct, but some liquid dropped on my side face profile. I felt a burning sensation that I could not help but scream in pain. I shut the door and ran to the bathroom to pour cold water on my face. It was a small part, but I saw a wound made in seconds in the mirror. From inside, I heard shouting and commotion as Peter shouted.

"What have you done?" He asked and opened the door with a spare key he had.

"Jane." He called out in anxiety

"I am here. Ouch." I came out, and he looked at me, surprised

"Oh my… Let's get that treated at the hospital." He said, trying to get me out of the room

"Let me change to something else," I said, and he seemed to notice my state and blushed. I was in pain that my mind was going all crazy

"Okay. I went to the bedroom and changed into a simple floral dress. I made sure it did not touch the wounded area. I took a scarf and covered my face.

"Let's go," I said to Peter, who was waiting in the suite living room

Getting out, I found the bodyguards had pinned Loli against the wall as she struggled to let loose

"You woman. I will deal with you. You have ruined my engagement." I looked at her, but the anger I felt in my heart was too much to deal with an insignificant person.

"You will pay dearly for this," I said to her, "and for your information, you came between James and me, not the other way round," I said, walking away. I went to the elevator downstairs. We met James running inside anxiously.

"Jane!" he shouted and lifted the scarf to see. He cursed under his breath before instructing his bodyguards.

"I want that woman in jail." He left with me to the hospital

"Doctor. How is the wound?" He asked after the doctor looked me over

"She is lucky she dodged the acid. She would be badly injured. I would advise you to take care." He said, walking away. A nurse took care of my wound after the doctor checked. The gauze was placed in the wound. They gave me an ointment and painkillers. Since the injury wasn't that wide, I was allowed to go home

I didn't talk much to James. I was angry at him. I was going through so much in a couple of days after he came into my life again.

"I will give you a satisfactory answer" he seemed to have read my mind

"I will be waiting. I am heading to West city." I said, making my way ahead of him. I took out my phone and called Peter to book me a flight back to my place.