Chapter 18: Real deal

Kiara's POV

As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Enrico sitting next to me and staring at me as if he'd planned to kill me. I got up and pulled out the blanket.

"I said, What are you doing? Are you planning to kill me, huh? Leave!" I roared and pointed at the door. He stands up and towers over me.

"Why? Are you afraid of dying, Duchess Kiara?" he asks, using his cold tone.

I gulp. I was right. He's planning to do so. I raised my hand and was ready to create whatever power I could, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer. I almost kiss him! Enrico held my chin and grinned.

"It looks like my duchess is afraid to die, huh? That's quite interesting. I never thought you'd make such a face," Enrico says.

I was trying to push him, but of course, a man will always be stronger than a woman.

"What do you want? Why are you sneaking like that and looking at me as if you're making plans to kill me? I am afraid to leave this world because I know it's not safe for my kids," I asserted firmly.

His brow furrows and his jaw is clenched. He suddenly kisses me torridly, and even if I tried to close my lips and push him away, it's futile. I gasped when he let go of me. The way he smirks and licks his lips is both scary and seductive.

"Let's make another deal. This time, I won't take no for an answer," he stated.

My eyes dilated, and I glared at him. I can't believe he is trying to drag me into whatever mess he is brewing against me. How can he do this?

"You're a duke and a prince. Is this how you controlled those who disagreed with your games? Just leave me alone, and if you want divorce, then let's do it!" I roared.

His expression turns sour, but Enrico's eyes are full of hatred and anger. I don't get him at all! Why does he keep giving me false hopes?

I want to get free, and maybe letting Kate to be his new wife will make my life less complicated. I will focus on ruling El Hago and raising our quadruplets in a better environment.

He pushed me to bed and took off his clothes. I gulp. I remember how I had sex with a character in a different world. I still remember that, as if we just did it an hour ago.

He put my hands on my side and met my eyes. What is he mad for? I don't get him at all! My tears fall on my cheeks. His expression became gentler.

"Why are you doing this? I don't deserve this at all."

I tried not to burst into tears when the next kiss he gave me was sweeter and gentler. I moaned and gave in. I know I'm stupid, but maybe this is all because of Kiara's feelings for Enrico.

It has nothing to do with me. "I'm sorry if you got scared because of my presence. I didn't mean that way. Can you forgive me, hmm?" he utters

I look into his eyes. What kind of game did he really want from me? Why is he acting strange and all of a sudden showing kindness to me?

Is he trying to make me fall for him and trap me forever? Is that what he wants to do?

"Can you hear me out? Just a moment," he suggested.

I frowned, and he chuckled instead. "I'm sorry. You look cute when you frown like that," he commented. I blush. How can he say those words like it's nothing?

"What kind of proposal are you talking about? Just tell me already," I ask coldly. His expression changed.

"You keep on telling me before you gave birth that Kate is far from what I saw in her. You keep on telling me to stay away from her. I want to know the reason why. I don't need your words. Give me the evidence I need."

He took a halt, and his eyes were telling me that he's serious about whatever he's telling me at this moment.

"If you want to use my power and yours as the duchess, you have to give me a reason why Kate would want to ruin our marriage like what you have claimed."

"I will help you and give you all the power and resources to do justice to your dad's death. I can also protect you and our children once you give me the things I ask for. Are you going to take up this deal or not?" Enrico ask using his serious tone.

I look at him. He looks serious, as if he's trying to know something. Don't tell me he's already suspicious of Kate's intentions toward him. Should I grab this chance?

I feel like it's my chance to make him fall for me and change Kiara's fate in this lifetime. I look at him.

"Okay. I will give you the evidence. Keep your promise to me, okay? Enrico, I will trust you, and if you stabbed me because of Kate, you will never like what I'm going to do. I am not joking, okay?" I asserted.

Enrico smiled and nodded. He gets off me and fixes my position in bed. He pulled the quilt up and caressed my head.

"Don't worry about the kids. They won't live in the world that you're talking about. I promise you that."

I blink and turn around. I close my eyes and act like I'm going to sleep again. It took me 15 minutes to convince him. He suddenly moved his face into my ears, and I tried not to make any moves or anything.

"I am afraid that you will ask my big brother to divorce me. I don't know what exactly is happening right now. But I choose to believe in you. I will protect the kids, even you," he murmurs, kissing my head.

I heard his movements, and after that, the door was opened and closed. I open my eyes and place my hand on my chest. My heart is beating so fast.

What did he mean by that? Should I really trust Enrico? I bite my lower lip.

It took me awhile to sleep again because I've been thinking of the reason why Enrico changed his heart. I will ask him one of these days. I yawned and closed my eyes.

…

I was surprised when Enrico came in while holding a tray of food. I got up and grabbed the tray in his hand.

"Why are you holding this? It's dangerous, especially since you're not used to it. What if the coffee was spilled and you'd burn yourself?" I explained.

He burst into laughter. I pouted and put the tray on the mini table.

Why did I even say those words anyway? It doesn't make sense! "Don't tell me, you're falling for me?"