Inside Samantha's room, she had stuffed a few of her clothes into a small back pack in a hurry. With all the essentials, she hurried for the door. At the same time Dorca pushed the door to her room with much force as it flew open. Samantha was hit on the face before she staggered backwards and dropped on the bed.
" Where do you think you are going you stupid fool. How could you go against me?" Dorca yelled angrily, her mouth breathing fire." Why are you so upset aunt?" Samantha said slowly rising from the bed, her gaze fixed on those blazing eyes of Dorca."Didn't you say that Boris would make the perfect husband for me? Now that your daughter won him for herself, you are still mad. Aren't you going to be swimming in millions now, isn't that what you wanted, to sell me so that you can maintain your fake lifestyle. No wonder my dad didn't marry you but chose my mother, you are such a shameless and despicable woman." Samantha said angrily as she held her forehead that was swollen by now.Samantha had never talked back at her aunt and step sister since they had encroached their peaceful lives, but now, she had had enough. She won't have it, especially now that they wouldn't be living under the same roof." You.." Dorca pointed at her angrily before descending on her with kicks and blows." You dare insult me Samantha. I've always known that you were just pretending, and now that your father isn't around you are showing me your true colours. Just you wait, after I'm done with you you'll regret the day you were born," Dorca said angrily.Samantha had ran to the other end of the room to escape the blows.Dorca took that moment and locked the door before she picked up a belt that had been lying on the ground." You want to hit me with that aunt? Will it bring back Camille , oh Dorca, why are you venting your anger and frustrations on me when you caused all these? Did I ask to get married, did you even think that I had a better suitor than that disgusting old pig," Samantha forked angrily.Dorca however had enough of her blabbering nonsense and descended on her, whipping her senselessly. It now seemed to her as though Samantha had carefully planned out everything to escape her marriage with Boris.At first Samantha had stayed quiet, but the intensity of the pain was unbearable and she began to wail. Her entire body was on fire with several strip marks on her body.As much as she had wanted to fight her back, she couldn't, she had never fought with her elders, and so she sat at the corner, clutching her body as the whips rained down on her.Dorca was sweating profusely by the time she was done with her. She threw the belt at Samantha who was huddled at a corner before she spat to the ground." This should teach you a lesson," Dorca said breathing hard. She stormed out of the room and locked it from the outside." Why father...why did you have to bring this crazy woman into our lives?" Samantha cried bitterly.All her woes since Dorca's arrival came flooding back to her.Samantha was in her final senior year, but she had struggled to complete her studies. Most of the times her fees weren't paid in time, and since her dad always remitted the money in time, he had no idea that Samantha had to work odd hours to get money for her tuition.Dorca had convinced her father that she had loose morals, and that had been the reason why she stayed out late at night. Though he never commented, he had since changed on how he treated her.Just this year she began her hustle as an actress, playing minor roles for upcoming entertainment companies. Though she was good with natural talent,no one acknowledged her. Worse, when her step mother came to learn of it, she had made sure Samantha lost the role, making her hustle odd jobs plus the house chores that awaited her. The last nail to bury her was to force her to marry Boris, but God heard her prayers at the last moment. She however had to pay, and all the pain she endured now was the cost of it all.On the road headed to the civil bureau's office, Camille had fought relentlessly inside the car, hopeful to get off his clutches, however Boris was ruthless, holding her down as much as possible. He had to tame her else she causes a scene at the civil registration. Boris asked his driver to pull over by the road before he turned to Camille." Camille, I thought you were a reasonable woman, old enough to get married, why are you suddenly acting like a little kid?" Boris asked as he trailed his fingers on the dark curly hair. His body was already getting excited just by the thought of having her entire body beneath him." I might be twenty three but that doesn't mean that I'm old enough to get married to you. Couldn't you find your age mate to get married to. Surely I'm the same age as your daughter or younger. Aren't you shameless to think that I'll accept this marriage," Camille responded, her eyes fierce. She had never accepted to be controlled her entire life, and this old fool wasn't an exception.Boris held her cheeks and slowly raised her face so that they stared straight into each other's gazes. Compared to Boris's dark eyes, Camille had a set of beautiful hazel eyes, her alluring eyes could make any man crazy, Boris wasn't an exception. He moved forward at once and captured Camille's lips which caught her off guard. She tried to break free, hitting him hard on the chest, but he had only let go after bitting her lips.Disgusted, Camille wiped off the metallic taste in her mouth with her cloth as she stared daggers at him. Boris smiled at her triumphantly. He tried to hold her cheek yet again but Camille became wild, throwing punches at him.All hell broke lose when Boris lost all his cool. He hit her senselessly that all her face was bruised up. Camille couldn't fight anymore, she was tired and overpowered. She stopped fighting and leaned back on the car." Good girl. You have to learn to shut your mouth and follow all my instructions. You have to realize that you belong to me now, and no one can save you from me. Remember your mother sold you to me, you are my property . The sooner you realize that all your fights are futile the better.In just a few minutes and you are going to sign your name against mine, nothing, absolutely nothing or no one will save you, so I expect that you'll obediently sign the marriage certificate." Boris said with a smirk as he trailed his fingers on her messed up hair.Her face was all bruised up but all that didn't overshadow the angelic face she had." Abel step on it," Boris said to his driver.Getting to the civil registration office, Camille stared to the ground as she followed quietly after Boris. Everything was already in place waiting for them, typical of a corrupt old man Boris was.Camille signed her name against those of Boris. A single tear escaped her eyes, her heart shattered. She will get back at her. A strange glint passed through her eyes even as she boarded the car to her new home.Back at Smith mansion, Dorca had just received two of her lady friends for their usual evening gossip and catching up with the happenings in their social circle." Dorca what about the black Mercedes parked outside? I didn't think you could buy one this soon especially since your step daughter just got married to Boris, I'm getting jealous already," Amanda said." Could you share your secret with us," Doreen added." Oh my, you guys just reminded me. A friend of mine had something delivered to me, I'm yet to see off his driver," Dorca lied before she got up." I'll be back, in the meantime you guys enjoy yourselves," Dorca said. They sat beside the pool as they enjoyed the cool evening breeze.Dorca knocked on the window and stared hard at the old man." What the hell are you still waiting for, get out of my property," Dorca said angrily." Will all due respect ma'am, I'm only waiting for Mrs Dantez. What the hell is taking her so long?" Alex asked. He had been worried especially when Samantha hadn't gone out in five hours." Isn't she at her home, maybe she doesn't want to come with you so just leave before I call the cops on you," Dorca said impatiently." Alright ma'am, I'll leave," Alex responded respectfully before he had driven off.Getting past the gate, he had made a phone call to Carmen, maybe she had Samantha's contacts and could find out exactly what was going on. Alex didn't fail to mention the little family drama back when they had arrived, and the fact that she could probably be in some kind of danger.At Smith corporation, Herald just walked into his office after a long meeting with shareholders. Much of the company's finances had been embezzled with most of the shareholders threatening to pull out their investments. So far they were unable to find the culprit. They had covered their tracks pretty well with every possible lead ending at a dead end with the person dead.Herald had known that his wife had a hand in this, but he hadn't confronted her yet. He had hoped to sort out everything with Samantha's marriage with Boris.Exhausted he had slumbered into his chair and swang around. Just what the hell was happening in his life ever since he brought that woman back into his life?A phone call had brought him back from his train of thoughts." Hello Mr. Smith," the person said.Herald exhaled loudly before he responded." Yes, good evening, who is this and how many I help you?"Herald just hoped that it wasn't one of his business associates again. He had had enough for the day." I'm Eliot Dantez, pardon me since we haven't met officially. I'm married to your daughter Samantha," Eliot said and paused." It's about time you called. I hope that my daughter is alright with you Mr. Dantez. You realize that it was a sharp mishap that had led to the marriage between you and my daughter Samantha." Herald said." Whatever you said is true, but about your daughter's safety I'm not sure about that. Currently she is at your home." Eliot replied curtly.Herald just remembered that it was the last day that Boris had promised to pick up Camille." Mr. Smith, I hope nothing bad happens to her, she is mine now," Eliot said, his voice laced with hostility." Sure Mr. Dantez. But I was hoping to meet you to formalize things," Herald said." You don't need to worry about that. I'll come to you.I'm sending my driver to pick her up. I'm hoping that after I've talked to you you'll have her released. Just moments ago her driver had been sent away by your wife. " Eliot said." What? Mr. Eliot I ..." Herald said but the call was already disconnected. Herald stood up at once and picked up his coat before he headed straight for the elevator.Herald alighted from his car and hurried into the mansion. He could hear the happy laughter of Dorca and her friends coming in from the pool area. He shook his head in regret as he headed for the stairs. If what Mr. Eliot said was true then Samantha must still be within the mansion. Getting into Samantha's room, he knocked on the door but there wasn't any response. He tried to unlock the door, but it was locked." Samantha..are you in there?" Herald asked, his voice laced with concern." Please let me in, let's talk," Herald pleaded." Dad.." Samantha's exhausted voice came through followed by loud sobs." Samantha, what's happening to you? Please let me in," Herald said." I've been locked inside, dad please get me out of here," Samantha cried. In a long time she hadn't cried before her dad, but she couldn't hold back all the pain burning into her soul." What! Hang on in there, I'm getting you out," Herald said before he made long strides along the corridors to the balcony overlooki
Samantha and Eliot arrived back at the mansion when it was getting dark. The two had stayed quiet all through the long ride, and Samantha couldn't help but wonder what was going on in her stranger husband's mind. The fact that her dad already knew him made her worry less, but still, he should at least say something.Not a word till they entered the mansion.Carmen had been quick to receive them and tried as much to hide the horror on her face when she saw Samantha's body all bruised up." Next time I won't be the one to save you," She heard Eliot say before he had taken long strides up the stairs. Samantha swallowed hard as she stared at his departing figure. She should be glad, he had saved her from her step mother, but his coldness was something that sent shivers down her spine." My lady, please have a bath while I prepare your dinner," Carmen said respectfully.Samantha only nodded as she went in to her room.Her body arched all over, the warm water and bathing soap bit painfully
Camille got up at lightning speed and grabbed the vase before she hit him hard on the face. Blood gushed out of his forehead as Boris staggered to stay upright. Camille didn't stop but hit him repeatedly, her heart filled with rage till he had dropped to the floor with a thud, his entire body filled with blood.Camille wailed in frustration before she dropped the broken piece of glass that remained on her hand. Coming back to her senses, she jumped back in fright as her eyes stared at her blood stained fingers. She began to shake uncontrollably, her legs feeling so weak that she slumbered to the floor.A knock came in through the door before one of the men's worried voice called for the boss. Camille quickly got herself up and headed for the window. She couldn't escape, they were on the third floor.The knock on the door had become so vigorous before they had had tried the push it opened. Tears and blood filled her face and body, she looked more like the devil trying to find her esc
At Elite Entertainment company, the whole building became dead quiet as the CEO walked in. He had never set foot in the company building unless there was a serious problem. With his arrival coupled with the problems that was being experienced by their biggest competitor, it was no longer business as usual.The president and vice president immediately ran to his office floor to welcome him.Everyone was on toes, having been caught off guard. One wrong move and they were fired.Eliot was already in his office with the president and his vice lining up to give reports."What about her?" Eliot asked with a creased brow.The question that Marcus had dreaded for a while now was finally before him." I'm sorry to report this but miss Reeda decided to cancel the contract with our company two months before your....." Marcus replied but paused,afraid of saying the word." That's unacceptable, make sure she pays for the damages to our company as stated in the contract," Eliot said and got up. He
At Dantez mansion, Samantha tried on the clothes that had been delivered to her just few minutes ago. They all fitted her perfectly.A warm smile crept up her lips knowing that her husband somehow cared about her. All the dresses were really all expensive, mostly the ones she couldn't afford for herself back then when she did her shopping at the top collections in the town.The entire bed was filled with clothes and she was spoilt for choice. She climbed onto the bed before dropping her body on the pile of clothes. Surely her new life would be exciting, just lazing around and making herself look beautiful.A thought suddenly escaped Samantha's mind. Now that her step mother and sister were out of her life, she could chase her dreams. Though she hadn't talked to Eliot, she already could tell that he wouldn't mind at all of she had a job for herself. Being that busy, he surely must be expecting her to find something for herself. With that Samantha took out her phone to call her friend t
It was evening as Herald walked to the police station with a defeated expression. He would try his luck one last time, he couldn't rest easy while his daughter slept in the cell." Officer please, I've got a hundred thousand dollars, please release my daughter while you do the investigation," Herald begged immediately he arrived at the counter. The officers already knew him from his insistence earlier on." Dad..." a familiar voice called from behind him as he turned back at once to see Camille, Dorca was behind her.The two rushed over to him still in their dirty clothes before Camille had thrown herself at him." Dad thank you so much for getting us out," Camille said happily as a year escaped her eyes. For once she thought she would perish in prison, but her dad would never fail her." But it wasn't me that had you released," Herald responded in surprise as he held up the bunch of notes in his bag." How is that possible, they wouldn't let me even see you. Officer, how come you rel
Samantha didn't get a chance to respond as Eliot jumped up the bed and pushed her back forcefully. He captured her lips that were quivering from fright before he fiercely began to kiss her.Samantha was barely able to breathe as she suffocated from his long but demanding kisses.She tried to break free before Eliot held both her hands over her head with his majestic hand, his other trailing around her body ruthlessly.His lips left hers before they found their way to her nipples. He sucked and bit then painfully as Samantha whimpered in pain. Eliot cared the less even as her protests reached his ears and probably out of the room.His finger slid to her garden that was still dry. He stopped brief to give her a warning stare, she had to respond to him else she wouldn't like it.He licked her nipples once more causing Samantha to feel goosebumps all over her body. The feeling was so intense that before she could register what was happening Eliot already had his finger slide into her cun
Samantha was a few minutes late , the queue however was long and she blended into the crowd unnoticed. With five stations for registration, the line moved fast and eventually it was Samantha's turn.They were required to register before they got shortlisted.All her academic qualifications were short having not attended any college, she had however given her best during the auditions, seeing the judges nod approvingly have hope to her. Samantha could only cross her fingers to be among the chosen best.After moments of turmoil waiting for the results, the organisers finally announced that they had selected ten, out of which only five would be contracted for the upcoming film after a further drill by the professionals. She was selected among the ten best and she couldn't be more hopeful. It was now time to announce those who'll proceed with the contract signing. Samantha was restless the entire time, her heart beat irregularly as she fought to catch her breath. They called the first