CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:The maids bowed their heads as they saw Xander."Welcome Master" they said in unison and He nodded then stopped."Dinner isn't ready yet?" He asked and the maids shook their heads."Who is in charge of cooking dinner today?" He asked with his hands on his pocket." Miss told the chef not to,she said she'll take care of it" one of the maid said."Where is she?""In the kitchen sir" The maid replied and Xander head towards the kitchen,the maids watched him till he was out of sight."What am I seeing?" the first maid asked."Master has never been to the kitchen before" the second replied."Goodness,a lot of things has been happening lately, come to think of it don't you think Miss Marianne is different from the others?" The third asked."Yes she is decent and she has manners, imagine her doing the cooking and cleaning she even have conversations with us the chefs also said she's nice and easy going" the first maid said and the others nodded in agreement."Gosh if I were
CHAPTER NINETEEN:I kept pacing around the living room as I waited for Xander, we have to talk about him going to his so-called office.He even skipped breakfast to have time with his whor*s, is he kidding me? Wait, why do I recall all this?Either way, I deserve an explanation because I lied to grandpa and Tiana on his behalf. I walked closer to the window and took a peep."Dinner is ready Miss," Zuna informed me and I glanced at her, dinner is the last thing on my mind.I feel this anger burning deeply in me, I am so mad at him but I don't understand why. This is a contract relationship I don't have the right to feel all this."Master is back," Zuna announced and I turned in the direction of the door, waiting for him to walk in."Good evening Master," I heard some maids greet him as the door opened and he stepped in.Xander ignored them and headed upstairs as usual but he stopped when he noticed something, he turned in my direction."Why are you standing there? It's late," he uttere
CHAPTER TWENTY:I raised my head to look at his blazing eyes and responded, trying to stare away."Uhh."But he's got some sort of magnet in his eyes that draws me back."Who's calling you?" Xander repeated the question and I was forced to bite myself.His eyes were cold and I could sense anger, why is he angry? Is it because I kept him waiting? I promised myself not to be scared of him but I am.I have to pull myself together, or he is going to keep treating me this way."I believe your tongue is still working," he mocked and pulled me closer, my phone stopped ringing and I felt a sense of relief but I am yet to be free.What if he requests to see my phone? He can't do that, it is my phone, my property."Yeah, why do you ask?" I questioned him back before he could give a reply my phone rang again.Why is Pedro bothering me today? Why now? I rolled my eyes mentally as I wished I could slap some senses into his head wherever he is. "Aren't you going to answer the phone or do you want
Chapter Twenty one "I am not cruel, you are the one with the problem," Xander replied after taking a sip from his coffee.I raised my teary eyes to question him, how can I be the one with the problem when he is born with a stoned heart?"What do you mean?" I managed to question him without breaking down in tears. "You dream big," he replied staring coldly at me, I felt the urge to pick up the fork and stab his eyes. What does he mean by I dream big? Is he saying he is unapproachable? I can't reach his heart? Why is he being impossible? I groaned with my eyes closed, and his sexy voice which I wished would sound annoying rang in my ear. "If I were you, I would know my place."I scoffed lowly, why is he making it about me when he is at fault too? I didn't give a reply but simply sat in silence and waited for my food to be served, I would have rushed to my room on a norm but I realize I don't have to do that. Since I am the problem he should learn to deal with me. I pulled my pla
Chapter Twenty-Two "Who is there?" I asked. "It is Zuna Miss," she replied."I am busy," I uttered having no interest in whatever reason that she is here. "lunch is ready Miss," She announced."I am heading out," I replied with a smile. "You are leaving the house?" Zuna asked as if my language was not clear at first."Yeah, you guys should have it," I uttered and picked a grey mini skirt with a white off-shoulder top. "Can you get me a stylist," I requested. "Okay Miss," she replied and I heard her footstep fade.I rushed into the bathroom to have my second bath, I dressed up while someone did my hair and makeup."Thanks," I appreciated and she smiled, my phone rang just in time and I guessed it was Greg."Pass me my phone," I requested and Zuna did, I picked up the call and Greg told me he was waiting outside the mansion.I told him I would be right there, I checked myself out in the mirror before leaving the room.Zuna and the stylist trailed behind me until I got to the door, I t
Chapter Twenty-Three As if my ear heard wrong I asked again, I am sure but to be extra sure. "What did you say?" On norms, he wouldn't have to repeat it but I guess he did for me to be aware of the fact that he meant his word."You are grounded Marianne, until further notice."My lips dilated in a burst of laughter and he furrowed his brows, he looks confused. Well, I am too and I am going to demand an explanation."What am I? A teenager?" I asked amidst the laughter. "You can't ground me," I stated, with a serious expression."I can and I just did," he replied, in an authoritative tone which got me wondering if I am a slave to him."Well, you can't I am not a kid," I retorted. "You keep acting like one," he said with his eyes scanning my body."And you are forbidden to wear this type of clothes, except in the house," he added and I glanced at myself."What is wrong with what I am putting on? Why aren't I allowed to wear this?" I queried."You look like a whore," he blurted and I f
Chapter Twenty-FourXander stopped in his tracks a few steps away from me, he closed his eyes and inhaled deeply as if he is trying to control his anger.He should not do that, it will only make me feel guilty. "Why are you going back on your word?" He questioned and I raised a brow at him."What word?" I questioned as his word sounded like a riddle to me. "A certain person said to me, 'I will do whatever you say master'," he quoted me.How does he remember that, he acts like our conversation is the last thing he needs yet he keeps every detail in his mind."Do you remember?" He asked and I gulped down. "Yeah," I huffed."Why are you going back on your word?" He repeated his question walking closer. "I was bored," I answered. "That isn't an excuse," he stated."It isn't an excuse, I was bored and he offered to take me out. I couldn't have said no," I defended. "You told him you were bored?" he gasped softly. "You could have called me, what did you call him?!" He growled lowly."Okay
Chapter Twenty-five Xander picked up a lighter and lighted the cigarette between his lips, he puffed out smoke and dipped his hand into his hair.He knew he was being hard on Marianne but he just wanted to protect her, he has this soft spot for her and he can't understand why.He is staying home because he has a migraine, he could have forced himself and headed to work but he saw it as an opportunity to watch over Marianne.He walked to the sofa and took a seat, he put off the cigarette and tried to sleep but he couldn't.He felt he had hurt Marianne and wanted to make sure she was okay, he is the boss but they are going to spend lots of time together so he has to make her comfortable around him.He convinced himself that he would not have cared if not for his grandfather who has grown fond of her.After a deep thought, he stood up and headed to her room. He is clueless about what to say to her but he wanted to check on her.He found it hard to get his mind off her, he knocked on the