Natalie’s POV
Present...“Do you Natalie Miller take Cyrus Knight as your lawfully wedded husband?”I came out of my thoughts when priest’s voice fell on my ears.My heart stopped beating for a second hearing the word Husband and the name Cyrus Knight in one sentence.‘Am I really marrying a womanizer for whom this sacred tie of marriage is nothing more than a deal?’I lifted my down casted eyes up to look at the man who is looking down at my helpless state with amusement in his blue eyes. The man who is purchasing me, just for the sake of his revenge.For a moment I contemplated screaming ‘fuck off’ to everyone present in this hall and run away from here.But just one glance in the direction of Edwin and I knew that I can’t do that.I closed my eyes for a moment and gulped the lump which has formed in my throat before whispering, “I do”.“Do you Cyrus Knight take Natalie Miller as your lawfully wedded wife?” Priest asked the same question to him and he replied in his deep voice.“I do”.“In the name of God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride”.My body stilled and my heart beat increased hearing priest’s words.Before I can prepare myself, I felt a hand wrap around my waist and next I was pulled against a hard, masculine chest.I lifted my eyelashes to stare right into those blue orbs which are staring down at me without moving.He leaned forward and my breath hitched when his warm breath fanned against my lips. I gulped.“Not going to push me away tonight, huh?” he whispered only for me to hear, mere an inch away from my lips.My jaw clenched at the way this man mocks me all the time. Seeing this a smirk appeared on his face which I so badly want to wipe off of his unnecessarily handsome face.He placed his other hand on the back of my neck and covered his lips over mine.I clutched the side of my dress so tight that I am sure my knuckles would have turned white and closed my eyes.I thought he is just going to peck me as there are so many people around us.But he is still kissing me even though I am not kissing him back. His lips are moving rhythmically over mine.I pressed my palms against his chest to push him away but instead of leaving me, he pulled me more into himself.After sucking the life out of me, finally he pulled away from the kiss but again instead of pulling away from me, he leaned towards my ear and whispered,“This is just the beginning my wife. I won’t be stopping just at a kiss” he said causing goosebumps to rise all over my skin.With his signature smirk plastered on his face he pulled away from me to face the crowd who is clapping and cheering.All the guests started coming towards us on the stage to congratulate us. I just stood there like a robot, offering a fake smile to everyone and repeating the same ‘Thank you’ again and again.I was very bothered by his hand which was placed on the small of my back, drawing small circles.Just as I was about to tell him to take his hand off of my body, I saw his father Curtis Knight making his way towards us and stopped myself.He had this charming smile on his face and I could see from where this jerk who just became my husband, got his looks from.“Congratulations son” he gave Cyrus a manly hug and patted his back before pulling away.He moved his gaze towards me to look at me with the same smile on his face.“You are looking very beautiful dear. I don’t know what you did to my son but it seems like he is smitten by you” he joked in a teasing tone and I just flashed another fake smile of mine.“I know he can be handful sometimes but still take care of him. I wish you get all the happiness in this world” he said while patting my head gently just like my father used to do.Tears started stinging the back of my eyes because of his sweet gesture and kind words. And for the first time tonight a genuine smile made it’s way on my lips.“Thank you” I whispered.He nodded his head with a smile and turned to look at his son, “You too, take care of her” he said and I saw Cyrus nodding his head. After him my family came forward to do the same and I went back to my robotic self.When my mother came, I didn’t even bother to flash a fake smile at her. I simply just didn’t look at her as if she wasn’t even here at all.Just like how she has ignored me all my life.Shawn came forward and my body visibly went rigid when he suddenly hugged me.“You look stunning as always sweetheart. Just as I always say, your beauty never disappoints” he whispered huskily in my ears before pulling away.I felt a shiver running down my spine followed by my whole body covering with goosebumps.Cyrus noticed this as he was standing close to me. I could see the look of confusion on his face but he didn’t say anything.“Take care of my sister Mr. Knight” he said to Cyrus and again turned his gaze back to me before saying, “And you, just because you are married doesn’t mean our old relationship will change. You are still my… sister”.He smirked making me swallow hard. He intentionally paused before completing his sentence.My hands which were holding the small flower bouquet, started shivering.Everything about Shawn, his voice, his words, the way he looks at me, everything just creeps me out.“Are you okay?” I came out of my state of shock and anxiety hearing Cyrus’ voice.“Huh?”“I asked are you okay?” He said glancing down at my shivering hands. I gulp again trying to stop myself from shaking and reply,“I am okay. Just a bit tired”.He didn’t look convinced but still nodded his head and let go the matter.“Now it’s time for the dance of groom and bride. I request the couple to make their way on the dance floor”.I hear the announcement and sigh. How long it’s going to take? Why are there so many ceremonies?Cyrus offered his hand for me to take and after sighing one more time, I place my hand in his.“You are not refusing tonight?” he mocked once again.“I wish I could. Because I swear to god that I am not even a tiny bit interested in dancing with a jerk like you” I said.The amusement disappeared from his eyes replaced by anger. His lips which were smirking a moment ago turned into scowl.“But you don’t have any other choice princess. Because a thing which has been bought using money has no right to refuse to its owner” he spat on my face and I felt a pang of hurt in my chest.He didn’t wait to hear or see my reaction and started walking towards the dance floor, dragging me along with him.Placing both of my hands on his chest he pulled me closer to himself, wrapping his arms around me.The slow song started playing and we started moving to the rhythm.Our close proximity is reminding of the dance we had in his birthday party a week ago. The moment when all of this started.“Are you reminiscing about our first ever dance?” he asked. I lifted my eyes up look him in the eyes.“Why would I reminisce something that…?” my words died in the back of my throat when I felt his cold palm resting against the warm skin of my back.Just like that day and my breath hitched.“Now I think you are thinking about that night, aren’t you?” he said after looking my expression.“Why don’t you try pushing me away tonight? Try insulting me the way you did in my party”.I decided to ignore his words and waited for the song to finish, so that I can get away from him.But it feels like my lack of response didn’t sit well with him. His demeanor changed from playful to serious in an instant. His hold around me tightened as he pulled me impossibly closer to himself.“I don’t appreciate anyone ignoring me Amber” he gritted out in my ear.“And I prefer ignoring those who waste their precious time and effort in mocking others” I spat with the same venom.“Don’t worry, you will be learning so many things going forward. I will make sure to teach you a good lesson” his words held promise.Finally the song ended and I instantly pulled away from him taking two steps back, as if his touch was burning me.I heard everyone applauding and hooting.Cyrus was about to reach to take my hand in his when Amanda came and stood between us. Her back is facing me as she is looking at Cyrus.“Care to have a dance with me?” she asked in her seductive tone. Cyrus glanced at me for a second before taking her hand, “Sure”.Giving them a fake smile I came down from dance floor and made my way in the corner of the hall.I sighed in relief that finally someone was able to get him off of me. The man wasn’t leaving me alone for a second.I saw how Amanda was clinging onto him like a leech. I moved my gaze from her to him to see what is his reaction to Amanda’s not so decent actions.My heart stopped beating for a moment when I found him staring right into my eyes.He smirked and started caressing her back with the tip of his fingers, while still keeping his eyes locked with mine.What in the hell is this man’s problem?Is he trying to make me feel jealous?If yes, he must be so stupid to think that it would affect me in any way. He can go and f**k all the women in this world and I wouldn’t care a bit.Flashing him my biggest smile, I looked away from him not wanting to see his childish behaviour.At last all the ceremonies ended and we made our way out of the hall. His car was parked right outside with two men wearing black were standing near it’s door.Upon seeing us, or I should say Cyrus coming out one of the man opened the door for him.He entered inside and I followed him. We both settled in and the driver started the car.I was staring out of the window. I could feel his gaze burning the hole in the side of my face. But I didn’t acknowledge it.The drive was silent until he decided to break it to ask,“Do you remember the conversation we had on the day I asked your hand in the marriage?”I shifted my gaze and settled it on his face.“I told you that I would make you regret rejecting me and disrespecting me in front of everyone” he continued.Yes I remember each and every word that he said to me that day.“So, do you regret it?” He asked making me clench my hands into fists. But I kept my cool and replied,“I am regretting”. His smirk widened upon hearing my words but it soon disappeared as I continued,“I regret ever crossing my path with you. I also regret not breaking that sculpted nose of yours with my punch which you like to keep high at all times” I said.I could feel him seething in anger. His hands balled in fists to his side, whereas his jaw clenched so tight that a bit more pressure and it would crack.Now it was my turn to smirk at his reaction. I successfully managed to hurt his ego.But it disappeared as soon as it made it’s way to my mouth and my eyes widened in shock when he growled low in his throat,“Get out of the car”.Natalie’s POV“Get out of the car”.He growled low in his throat and my eyes widened. “Wh..what?” A whisper escaped my mouth before I could stop myself, that is why I couldn’t hide the panic in my tone.“William! Stop the car!” he shouted making me flinch at his harsh tone.The car came to a halt. I looked around to see that we are in the middle of nowhere right now. How can he tell me to get out here, at this hour of time?“Get. Out.” He seethed again. It feels like all of his anger which he was suppressing since earlier caused by all of my witty replies and disrespectful words, is bursting out right now.“Cyrus… it’s a deserted street. How would I…?” I couldn’t complete my sentence when he snapped, “I said f**king get out”.I flinched again at his outburst. Tears started stinging the back of my eyes but I willed them back. I don’t want to cry in front of this cruel man.Sighing out heavily, I opened the door of the car and hopped out. I turned around to find him glaring
Natalie’s POV“What the hell are you doing?!” I shouted turning around to face him.“And what do you think you are doing?” he asked in his deep angry voice.I saw his eyes moving from my face and down to my body and then in reverse, fixing on my face.My hold on my dress tightened seeing the dark look flashing in his eyes for a second, before they turned furious once again.“Who do you think you are? Do you think it’s your father’s house where you can do anything you want? Huh?”He gritted out the last part taking few steps towards me, making me take few steps back.‘What does he even know about me? How wrong he is in thinking that I had the freedom to do anything at Edwin’s house?’When I didn’t say anything he continued.“What did you want the servant of this house to think, seeing you sleep in different room from your husband, on the first night of wedding? Do you want them to think how great you are and how unworthy of you I am?” he gritted.Why is he the one getting angr
Cyrus’ POVI kicked the door of my room open and entered inside while seething in anger. My insides are burning in the fire of rage, my eyes are only seeing red. My hands which are clenched tightly to my side want to destroy everything around me.“Who does she think she is?” I growled while kicking the coffee table placed in my room, causing the glass table to shatter into pieces.“How dare she call me, R**ist?” I shouted while throwing the vase placed on the table near the door.My breathing is coming out heavy. My chest is heaving up and down as I am trying to control my anger but it’s not working.I plopped down on my bed and raked my hands through my hairs in frustration.‘Why? Why does this woman affect me so much? Why?!” I slammed my fist on the mattress feeling irritated.I was never like this. Nothing could ever bother me as much as this woman does. She makes me act in a way I have never before.I had never approached a girl first in my life and enjoyed how women use
Natalie’s POVI opened my eyes and found myself surrounded by pitch darkness. I am lying on something hard and cold which is making my back to ache. I tried to pull myself in a sitting position but I couldn’t. My eyes widened and once again I tried to move my body but couldn’t. It’s as if my body is restrained by something heavy.I tried to look around and see where I am but due to the darkness I can’t see anything. Not even my own body.‘Help!... Is there anyone!...’ I wanted to shout out loudly but no voice came out of my mouth.‘What is going on?’ I asked myself panicked.Suddenly I felt a heavy weight on top of my body and my body froze further.I felt someone’s hand rubbing against the length of my body and I felt goosebumps all over my skin.I tried to move and struggle but my body was paralyzed completely.Tears started flowing from my eyes. Breathing started becoming difficult for me as my heart stopped beating because of panic.I felt cold shiver running down my
Author’s POV“From now on my wife will be taking care of all the work related to me”.Natalie’s eyes widened and her spoon stopped in the mid air a little away from her mouth when his words registered in her mind.Maria looked between the couple with a frown on her face while both Natalie and Cyrus kept staring into each other’s eyes.“But…” Maria started in attempt to break the awkward silence that was hanging in the room but was cut off when Cyrus looked at her breaking the eye contact with his wife.“We will manage from here, Maria. You can go and take care of other tasks. Also make sure to explain everything to Mrs. Knight later” he said and Maria just nodded her head and left the dining room after bowing her head in respect.Natalie finally put the spoon filled with food back in her plate and kept staring at him, waiting for him to explain what is going on.Cyrus also put his fork in his plate and his phone on the table before diverting his whole attention to Natalie.“I d
Author’s POV“So the last rule is that You will never deny any physical or sexual need of mine and satisfy me as a good wife, whenever I want”.Her body stilled in her place as her heart stopped beating in her chest. Goosebumps appeared on her skin just at the thought of him touching her in that way.Till now she accepted each and every rule of his without any objection because to her it felt like this is the easiest thing she can do in this situation.She doesn’t have any other choice than to do as he says.It’s because she is scared that if she doesn’t obey him then he might kick her out of his house.And if that happened she will have to go back to her old house, back in the clutches of Edwin and his son Shawn. The mere thought terrifies her to her core.She wouldn’t have mind thrown out of Cyrus’ house if she had some money. Then she would have happily left his house, rented an apartment or a small studio somewhere and lived her life as she wanted, without anyone dictating i
Natalie’s POV“Do you need my help with anything Mrs. Knight?” Maria asked me.I turned around to look at her who is standing behind me at a little distance.“Please call me Natalie, Maria. This is the hundredth time I am telling you this” I said with a fake scowl on my face causing her to chuckle lightly at my words.“Oh! Sorry. I forget about it every time. I will pay attention next time, Mrs. Kni… I mean Natalie” she said and I smiled at her.Today, I spent my whole day with Maria as she explained everything about this house and Cyrus to me. So that I can perform my duty of doing all of his chores without any trouble.Just in a span of a day I got really comfortable around her. She is just like Ana. The only person I am missing from Edwin’s house is Ana. But Maria is making me feel less lonely today. And I enjoyed my time with her. She is a nice woman with great sense of humour.At first, she was feeling hesitant and was being all professional and polite in front of me.Ma
Natalie’s POVI came out of the bathroom after taking a shower and wearing silk night gown which is stopping right below my knees and has two spaghetti straps on both of my shoulders. Not something I usually wear while sleeping but I didn’t have any other option. There was only one pair of sweatpants and hoodie in my luggage. I was so shocked to see all the night wears in my bag which I brought from my house. My eyes were wide and mouth was hung open when I opened the bag in the afternoon. I was with Maria at that time and I swear I have never felt so embarrassed in my entire life. All the night wears I had were just a set of different colour lingerie with a matching silk robe which would have barely reached my knees if I wore them. They were not mine and I was sure that my mom wouldn’t have packed those in my luggage, nor Ana. It was Amanda’s doing, I was sure. No, she wouldn’t have packed them so that I could wear them to impress my husband and we could spend a lovely night t