Chapter 5

I got goosebumps when the maid told me who Thane was. Yes, he was the most feared mafia leader. I never thought I'd be in the lair of a ruthless mobster. 

I struggled with my own thoughts again. Who wouldn't be anxious in a place like this? Even though I was luxurious and had everything I needed, I was still afraid of Thane. This fear unconsciously made me bite my nails. In fact, my feet couldn't stop from walking to and fro around the room.

Royal... the name was familiar, but... where did I hear it?

The name of the mafia group kept popping up until I was filled with many scary scenes about Royal. Yes, I remember now. When I was still working hard to earn money. I often heard the name of that mafia group, Royal.

However, not once did I ever see the face of their leader. Although they were famous, their identity was kept secret at that time. However, everyone knew that they were very dangerous and feared. In fact, not just anyone could meet and get to know him. That's because no one could shine a light on them. 

The story of the Royal always managed to give me goosebumps until fear and anxiety haunted me. Even though I'd never met them, the name alone had made many people fearful, including me.

"So, what can I do here? Other than obeying and following her every whim. It's just that, when I refuse him to touch me, why does he stop as if he really wants to wait until I ask him to?" I kept talking to myself in the room because there was no one else there but me. This spacious place became my bed, the most fantastic thing I had ever experienced.

My eyes roamed the room, taking in the luxurious furniture individually. The ornaments around also looked stunning. Not even a single item there looked cheap. To the point where I didn't dare touch it. I was afraid I'd break it, and Thane would get angry. No! I didn't want to see him angry with me.

I decided to go into the bathroom and clean myself up. I think the most comfortable place for me right now is in there. It was very calming. How could it not be? The bathroom was as big as my old room. It has a large bathtub, a shower, and a closet. There was even warm water if I turned the faucet.

I took off my clothes one by one and then walked under the warm water, which made me feel calmer. I used the soap that was there. It smelled so good and luxurious. Luckily, Thane was still busy with his work, so I could relax this time. 

The activities in the bathroom didn't take long. I was only in there for fifteen minutes. Then, I stepped into the walk-in closet with many different kinds of clothes. I picked one and put it on. In another corner, I saw that the dressing table also had a lot of makeup tools that could beautify my face. I sat down as I reached for the hair dryer. 

When I was done, I returned to my room and sat down, feeling confused. Yes, I didn't know what to do there. Even though Thane had said it, I could go with the guards and do whatever. Here, I didn't feel free, perhaps... there was danger if I went out. Hence, Thane prepared them to take care of me. 

Just as I was sitting on the sofa, the door to the room suddenly opened. I saw Thane standing there, with his suit now in his hand. Thane walked in and threw the suit on the bed without making a sound.

I stood rigidly looking at his figure that gave off a creepy aura. His stern face added to the fear of anyone who saw. After that, Thane took off his shirt and lay shirtless before me. Suddenly, I turned around, not wanting to see that scene. This was the first time a man had undressed in front of me. I don't know why I felt my body heat up. My head seemed to throb when I saw his broad back.

I can tell, right now my face must be flushed with embarrassment. He should be the embarrassed one. Why am I the one who's misbehaving seeing him shirtless like that?

But there was nothing wrong with this situation. I ventured to turn around, and this time, I could see tattoos and wounds on Thane's back. It looked creepy, and I felt sad when I saw that wound.

"Why are you... undressing here?" I asked without realizing I had said that.

"I wanted to take a shower." Hearing his answer confused me, take a shower?

"Why don't you go to your room? Why here?" I asked once again.

One second later, I regretted the question I had asked. How stupid of me to ask the most feared mafia leader such a question. God, I could have died in his hands now if my words hurt him.

I saw him walking toward me, still with that flat face that I could never decipher the meaning of. Thane was beside me, grabbing the strands of my hair that I had just dried. I saw him kiss my hair as if inhaling the scent that emanated from it.

"This is my room," he said, looking at me. "You're using the soap I picked out. It suits you very well," he continued.

Thane's words made my heart race faster. Hardly had I found peace in the shower. Now, this man was making my heart race again.

Unfortunately, Thane continued his steps to enter the bathroom. I don't know why I felt annoyed. I clasped my hands tightly and walked out of the room.

Yes, I needed to calm down outside. If I stayed in that room and saw Thane again, I was sure that man would have strange thoughts of giving me another heart attack.

I walked around the penthouse area, looking at everything there individually. Paying attention to every door that leads to who knows where?

I saw that there was a room with the door slightly open. I pushed the door open, and the scene I was expecting appeared. Yes, I saw a lounge chair beside the window leading to the view outside.

I walked over to the lounge chair and sat down. I stared out of the window as my mind wandered. Thinking of the many things that might have happened, revisiting the past that was so painful to remember. 

In fact, I wondered, what would happen to me after this?

There were many questions in my silence in that room, without me remembering if Thane was still struggling with his body in the bathroom. For a moment, I wanted to get rid of my restlessness. Really, that place made me want to stay there without moving.

My eyes flicked to the sky, which looked dark. It was already night, and I hadn't left this place for a second. 

In my reverie, I suddenly felt someone touch my shoulder. Suddenly, my body moved in surprise at the Thane's silent presence.