Chapter 8

LUCIAN'S POINT OF VIEW

I walked through the hallway, heading to my office when I heard giggles and chattering, my brows arched they sounded like the voice of a female, the girl I brought home had no friends or a phone, who could she possibly be giggling with?

I walked toward her room and noticed the door was slightly open, I saw her with Sasha, one of the maids, they were laughing and talking. I grunted and turned to leave when suddenly the girl I brought home took off her dress, revealing her bruises back.

My lips parted and my eyes widened, I gnashed my teeth as I strolled toward her room, stood by the door, and peeked at her back. It wasn't the right thing to do but I could not look away from her bruised and scarred her back.

"What the hell?"

"What on earth did she go through in that place"

I pondered to myself, watching her. I walked away with my thoughts filled with a series of questions, I became curious about her, I wanted to know what happened to her, how she ended up in Alex's hands, and how she had so many bruises at such a young age.

Later that night I called Sasha

A knock came on my door and she walked in "Yes sir" Sasha bowed standing before me

"Sasha, ask her to join me for dinner" I muttered, she lifted me with her eyes slightly opened, I could tell she was surprised by my request

"Do you want me to repeat myself?" I sneered

She bowed instantly "No sir" she left the room hurriedly.

I heard descending steps from the stairs and soon a figure showed up behind me and the girl was in sight

"You asked me to join you for dinner sir," She said to me, I gestured for her seat and she did. Sasha and a few other maids served the food on the table, they bowed and excused themselves.

I could tell she was slightly uncomfortable eating with me.

"I never asked about your name" I started

She lifted her face to look at me "It's Naomi, my name is Naomi" She said

She had a beautiful name.

"Ohk" I retorted and said nothing afterward

She played with her cutleries and tapped her feet repeatedly

"Ask away" I blurted

"What?" She rasped,

"You are a very curious person, I'm sure you have questions so ask away but I can only answer one question per night" I grumbled

"Oh .. ok then.. I'll ask my question" she muffled, she squinted her eyes, gazing at me, but I paid no attention as I much on the steak and pasta that was served

"Do you want to sleep with me?" She rasped

"What?" I exclaimed, my eyes widening in disbelief, I knew she was going to ask why I was having dinner with her for the first time in two months since she arrived and why I was finally interested in knowing her name but how could she ask me if I wanted to sleep with her.

"You're acting weird.. during the last two months of my stay here, you've never looked me in the eye, let alone sit with me for dinner, you didn't even bother to ask about my name, and all of a sudden you are somewhat nice to me, asking about name and asking me to dinner and more so you're always home on time and no lady aside Doc Kennel visit you here at home, you are a man and we all know men are worst at keeping themselves in check, so you can't blame me if I asked such a ridiculous question" She explained

For the first time in my life, I didn't know what to say, I just stared at her aimlessly. I got up and excused myself

"You didn't answer my question" She blurted, I turned to her and sneered

"No, Naomi, I do not want to sleep with you" I reluctantly answered then went up to my room.

"How could she possibly ask me such a question?"

"Why was she okay with asking such a question?"

"Why do I feel so embarrassed?"

"And just because I don't have women at home doesn't mean I don't have them when I need them"

"Who does she think she is" I grunted, pacing around the room anxiously, I have never felt so embarrassed in my life before.

***********

NAOMI

I came out of my room with Sasha by my side… thanks to Lucian, Sasha has been more than a maid to me since he instructed her to be my maid. For the first time in my life, I had a real friend, Lucian she was my maid but when we were alone, we were best of friends, we'd play dress up on days I did not have my blood drawn and the days I do, she stayed right by my side without leaving me. Sasha was a true friend and I am glad I got to know her.

"Did you take the milk I served you earlier today? I could not find the cup when I returned to your room" Sasha said to me as we descended the stairs

"That's because I returned it to the kitchen before you returned" I answered

"Naomi, I already told you, that is my job, you can't keep doing these things for me," Sasha lamented

I chuckled "Fine, fine, sorry about that" I apologized. We both walked toward the room where I was to meet Doctor Kennel, she smiled at me for the first time, and I arched my brows, wondering why the sudden change of attitude.

"Hello, Doc Kennel" I greeted

"Hello, Naomi, how are you feeling today?"She asked friendly, I turned to Sasha who was just as stunned as I was.

"I feel fine" I answered, heading to the bed, i tried to lie so we could get it over with but she stopped me. She pulled out a file from her bag and handed it to me.

"What is this?" I asked

"It's a consent form" She answered

"Consent form?" Confusion latched on my face.

"Yes. A consent form," She repeated.

I went through the content of the file in my hands and my eyes widened in disbelief "You're asking for my permission to draw my blood?" I asked

"Yes, Mr. Lucian requested that I give one to you," She said to me

"But he owns me, he doesn't need my permission" I blurted confused

"So are you signing or not?" She asked, handing over a pen, I took the pen, wondering what Lucian was thinking, his sudden change in attitude was scary.

Giving me a chance to make my decision is not a bad idea but all this is sudden, they all seem unreal.

I signed the form with my blood as a stamp. Doc Kennel took the form from me and made progress in drawing my blood.

It has been weeks since I finally had a little bit of freedom, Lucian has been so good to me, he bought things I need without asking and the drawing of my blood reduced from twice a week to once every week, I thought he had an interest in me but he is a workaholic who does nothing but work every day.

One fateful evening, I strolled down the stairs for dinner and was shocked to see Lucian sitting at the table, ever since the night asked if he had intentions of sleeping with me, we hadn't seen each other nor eaten together.

"It's nice to see you," I said to him as I pulled out a chair and sat next to you.

"I'm not sure if the feeling is mutual" He blurted.

I rolled my eyes, I was used to his rudeness by now but I couldn't help but feel irked whenever he responded like that.

"How is work? You look stressed, you should take some time off" I suggested

He turned to me and nodded without saying a word.

After dinner was over, he turned to me "A black dress is on your bed, some ladies will come in later to do your hair and make-up," He muttered

Bewildered, I arched my brows "Why?" I asked

"I have an event and you are my plus one" He muttered

"What!"