chapter 5
Cindy jaw dropped to the floor as soon as she heard him.
Yes, she heard him clear. But Did he say the ship was moving?.
How did she not notice!.
Her mind bombarded and resumed panicking.
She knew she was being kidnapped. Why did she trust this man of a thing?.
She instantly knew her life was in danger now and there was no going back!. Assuming she had informed her family, they'd dare not allow her come for this date in the first place.
It was her fault for coming this far and being too dumb to not have notice she was being played.
Maybe that's why he never wanted to reveal his identity!. That's why he hid his face.
It started to dawn on her slowly. She was in soup!.
Her sweet mom, her loving grandma, Baby rexa, her wholesome friend, Juan. She started to miss them accordingly.
Maybe death was calling for her all along. She had venture out too much and I've gone off her limit.
With a little sigh, she turned to look at Mr stranger who had been paying attention to her like he could read through her thought.
She didn't want him to know she was scared so she changed her expressions quickly.
" Moving?. To where exactly?" She asked, starting off calm.
His brows moved briefly.
" I knew you'd ask. But don't worry, don't be scared"
" I didn't say i was scared" She said and he threw a short laugh.
" You don't have to cos it's written on your face, silly" He smirked, pulling his arm behind his head.
Cindy bit her lip hard. Good, he could read expressions too. What does this guy not know?.
She started to think again, what if he wasn't human??
Soon, there was a gentle knock on the door.
" Coming!" Cindy gushed, pulling her dress up before rushing to the door.
In a silent corner, Mr stranger was just observing her, wondering why she was behaving that way.
This was his first time dealing with simple girls. His previous girls were always from high class families, and they probably know the classy ethics.
He knew he had a lot to teach her. And because it was her, it was going to be A lot!
Cindy got it open and was welcomed by two elderly woman, they seemed to be attendants.
" We want to see the master, Ma'am" One of the lady said.
Cindy didn't understand why this elderly woman was addressing her as a Ma'am. They were probably old enough to be her mom.
" Master? who?" Cindy asked.
She immediately felt Mr stranger silhouette from behind and his grip was on the door now. She almost froze knowing they were very close and contactable.
" What took you both so long?" His voice came gravely.
" We are very sorry, Master. It wouldn't happen again." The other lady plead, bowing so low.
" We'll quickly rush it up before we get there" The first one then said.
" Take your time, and give her the best that you can" He said before walking out of the room gracefully.
Cindy slowly released her breath and that's when she realised she was holding it.
" Ma'am?" The lady called.
" I'm cindy. You can call me Cindy instead" She quickly said.
" Okay miss Cindy. We'll need to take care of your appearance now" She told her.
" Take care of my appearance?. But I'm fully dressed" Cindy said, staring down at her nice dress.
She wouldn't want to take off this beautiful dress that quick, she hadn't even slayed it the way she wanted.
" We're heading to an high-class ball party in a few hours and we need to get you prepared" She said and cindy was left speechless.
So She had been panicking for nothing??
She bet if Mr stranger could read her mind, he'd have dumped her in the sea earlier.
Before she knew it, she was set in front of a large dressing mirror.
Her toes tickled. It seems they'd be heading to another event.
She was glad cos she would be able to meet other people there and maybe figure out things related to her hubby.
She nonchalantly closed her eyes, waiting for them to perform their magic!.
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{ JUAN'S MANSION}
The door opened and tired Juan slowly bashed her sleepy eyes as she moved into her home.
She was welcomed with a guest!.
Her parent were occupying a side of the sofa and in the other side, a particular family was sitting there.
" Juan" Her mom stood up, going up to her quickly.
Frodd stepped aside as her mom came to hold her instead.
" I'm so relieved to find you home. What took you out there so long?" Her mom grabbed her cheeks as she spoke.
" Who are this people?" Juan asked.
" Oh, I'm glad you asked" Her mom smiled.
" Come have a seat. The guest are not for us, they came for you" Her dad mentioned.
" This is 10pm. Are they that homeless?" She spat, rubbing her red eyes.
" Juan?!" Her mom shut her off.
" I'm really tired and sleepy now. The guest should schedule some other time to see me" She said, trying to walk back up.
" Juan, come back here lady!." Her mom grabbed her hand, stopping her. " Why are you splattering nonsense in front of your inlaws!"
" Inlaws?. Are you joking?"Juan spat.
" Of course I'm not!. They are our family friends. Soon, you will be getting married to their son, one of the richest Billionaire's I know!"
" Oh wow, impressive!"
" And guess what?. The family accepts you and doesn't mind if you decide to get married to their son in the next minute. He's always going to be available"
" Where is he then?" Juan loomed her eyes around interestingly.
" He's not here"
" But you just said he's always going to be available?"
" Oh don't worry. We'll make sure he comes here tomorrow" Her mom smiled.
" Shit. I was ready to strip him and pulse his balls" She gritted silently to herself.
" Did you say something?" Her mom asked.
" Silly me. I'm very irresponsible, I shouldn't simply ignore my inlaws" Juan smiled as she walked up them.
Her mother returned back to the sofa.
She was surprised Juan was rather calm today with her guest.
She knew what her daughter was capable of doing, and by the way, this was the fifth family coming to ask for hand in marriage.
She was scared that Juan would turns tables quickly and disgrace them like last time.
" Good evening in-laws. I'm so grateful to see you!" Juan went for an handshake and slowly, her hands slipped into her handbag.
" I'm glad as you!" The woman said, returning the handshake.
Before she knew, it, Juan took out her pepper spray and fleeted their eyes.
" Ahhhh!" The elderly lady screamed, throwing off her glasses.
Juan reached out to her husband, doing the same.
" Oh my!!. I can't see!" The man panicked.
" This is my way of saying No in capitals" She hissed
" Juan!"
" Daughter!" Her parents were trying to interfere but she threatened them with it.
" You'd rather not interfere in my business!" She spat and they stepped back quickly.
The two guest managed to find their way out of the house and Frodd helped in slamming back the door.
" Garbages!" Juan wiped her hands after finishing her work.
Her mom and dad were standing there, not surprised.
" Do you ever want to get married at all?. You just chased off one of the notables family in the country" Her dad told her.
" Good. Any family even more notable as them comes, tell them she's unavailable!" She trashed out and started to walk up the stairs.
She stopped when she saw frodd by the stairs.
The way he looked at her, he was inwardly relieved and proud in some way.
She took in a deep sigh and walked the remaining meters up.
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[ ELITES TOWERS ]
After what seemed like forever, the limousine finally stopped.
Cindy had really been expecting to get down the car cos she was dying to meet her hubby once again.
She hadn't seen him since he left her with those attendant.
The car opened, Cindy got down gracefully, wearing a pure sequin dress made of diamonds.
Her hair was also styled in a prestigious way too that if Juan was there, she'd barely recognise her little Cindy.
" Breath out" Cindy heaved.
This was place was to omogenios for her to handle. There were many people coming in and out of this place, and they were smelling like luxury was their second name.
" Can I have your hand, lady?" Some one called and Cindy looked up to find a stinkingly handsome young man.
Her heart skipped when she saw him. He looked like he was from an insanely wealthy family.
She wondered why handsome rich men were popping out of nowhere just to meet her.
" I-i'm sorry I can't. I'm looking for-
" Don't worry, I'm his close friend and I was told to lead you in" He said.
Cindy gulped in and stared at his outfit. He's dressing so fine too!.
She placed her hand on his awkwardly and he started to lead her in.
They arrived inside the magnificent ball room and Cindy couldn't comprehend it's all.
Places like this only exist in books she has read. It felt like she was now in the book, reliving those lives she had always wanted to be.
From an ordinary countryside girl, to a luxurious grown lady.
Cindy was still glacing around but didn't notice that the handsome man who had led her in had left her.
She was now alone?. Where would she go to?.
The noisy crowd became suddenly calm when a footstep marched in.
The ladies quickly came out to have a glance, if it would do.
Cindy could recognise that scent. Even tho it hadn't been hours since she knew Mr stranger, she could identify little details of him.
His presence slowly approached and Cindy finally get to see him coming.
He had this mighty, mischievous presence that made her feet gaggling.
He's wearing a different mask, but he was still tall and super gorgeous.
The ladies were watching him as he walked up to the little Cindy who was glued to the floor like a stick.
" May I have this dance?" He asked.
If Cindy knew this was an opportunity, she would grab him like glue. But little did she know who he was.
She didn't know how to respond, but just like what she had read in books, they'd always nod.
She gave a slight nod and took his hands.
She was scared cos she was holding him for the very first time.
He took her gently, placing her hand on her waist and Cindy naively locked eyes with him.
She was afraid of keeping eye contact so sometimes she would divert her gaze. But Mr stranger seemingly wanted to just look at her face all day.
The music started and some joined the ball room to waltz.
In the other side of the ballroom, two girls were busy contemplating on what they saw.
" He's with another girl?" The first girl, recognised as Elliott said.
Elliot is a close friend to Mr stranger, however, she was beginning to develop hatred for Cindy at first glance.
" It hasn't even been for a few days. How did he find a replacement quickly" Lilac, the other girl said.
" For a payback?. Maybe?" Elliot assumed.
" I bet the girl doesn't know who he is. She'll realise she's making a terrible mistake!" Lilac spat.
" I'll make sure she realise it herself!" Elliot scoffed.
However, Back at the ball room.
" You never learnt how to waltz did you?" Mr stranger asked, staring deep into her eyes as he moved her.
" I'm glad you don't know one thing about me" She said.
" You still didn't introduce yourself to me."
" Do I have to?. You know everything afterall"
" I only know that you exist" He scoffed and Cindy breathed out.
" Fine. I'll tell you who I am. But when I do, make sure you introduce yourself too. Will you?" She asked.
" I'll about you just start off first?" He smirked.
" I'm Cindy pearl. 23. I work at a school. I love reading, cooking and knitting. They are my hobbies."
" Cindy.." He pronounced her name and it sounded magical in her ears. Why was he so good at everything?. " I'm sure you would never want to know what my hobbies are, huh?"
" What's your hobbies?. I would like to know" She asked and he smirked darkly.
He suddenly stopped and moved her towards a different section of the ball room.
Cindy didn't know where he was taking her to. Perhaps, he wanted her to see his hobbies instead of mentioning it.
" How old are you by the way?" She asked as they moved up towards the elevator.
" I'm 26" He said nonchalantly while pocketing his hands.
She counted her fingers.
" Three years apart. We are three years apart!" She chuckled.
Mr stranger smirked. Perhaps, she didn't know what was awaiting this little pet.
As they moved into the elevator, he leaned on it and Cindy watched it close before looking at the tall god next to her.
" So You still don't want to tell me your name?" She asked and his brows moved. He must have been smiling behind the mask again.
She really wanted to his face smiling for real.
" You've already given me one" He said.
" But you don't like it?"
" I wouldn't respond if I don't. I do" He said and she blushed heavily, looking away from his face.
When they elevator opened, they arrived at a classy corridor.
" Is your hobbies that far?"
" They're rather deep and hard" He smirked darkly.
Cindy didn't like that look coming from him. He seemed he was thinking of something negative and it began to get her scared.
A particular door opened and Cindy was welcomed to another large, omogenios room.
The door made a slam as soon as she walked in.
Her heart began to race when his steps became very calculative.
She knew what was going to happen but she forced her mind to ignore it.
" Why are we here?" She asked.
He took off his shirt this time around and raked his hair backwards.
" You still standing?" He asked, assuming she had known why they're there.
" No" She blurted.
" Huh?"
She pouted her lips and spoke in the most innocent manner;
" I'm not ready to know what your hobbies are any longer, Please"
T.B.C