7. WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Darian donned a white shirt, a pair of blue trousers, and a black suit jacket. He stood by the mirror side and checked himself. When he was satisfied with his look, he turned back to Lena who was still struggling with finding a decent dress to put on.She was ferreting the closet but she didn't like any of the clothes in there, she hadn't checked them until now, a small scowl marred her face as she rummaged through the closet. 'Why would Darian get her such indecent clothes?' She hissed inwardly, she was not used to exposing her body, and she won't start that now."Haven't you figured out what to wear?" His cold voice propelled quakes to her insides, but she didn't respond to him. She continued the search and got hold of a blue dress that looked longer and covered more parts of her body. She picked it up and heaved a sigh of relief. She dropped it on the bed, standing by the bedside, she looked at him, expecting him to excuse her while she dressed up. "What's that? You should wear your dress and let's go. We're running out of time." His voice roughly rang out.Lena stood still and just nodded her head in understanding to his words."Now!" He yelled. "Could you please excuse me?" She asked politely when he wasn't getting it."Excuse you for what?" He was befuddled, he turned to her with a big scowl on his face. "I can't change my dress while you are here, and if you don't want to leave. I will go." She picked the dress and a few things she would need, she wasn't a make-up freak, so she just picked the powder, the brush, and her favorite lipstick. She was close to the door when Darian pulled her back and she fell on the bed with a loud thud.She widened her eyes, "Where do you think you are going to?" He demanded as he stared into her eyes."To somewhere else to change my dress." She responded. Darian bent slowly to her level, she shifted and moved her legs up, she was scared. 'What was he about to do?' She thought inside of her as he moved closer to her, she closed her eyes and instantly opened them again. "I..." She was dumbfounded."You should get the fuck up and change your dress this minute. Now stand up and strip!" He commanded."No, I can't do that here. I can't strip while you are here.""I married you, you dummy! You belong to me now, your whole body is mine!" He yelled, she despised it when he shouted at her, and she didn't want more of it. Darian bounced up, leaving her on the bed. She stood up and grabbed the clothes again, she knew he was getting impatient as he gawked at her.She cursed herself for not putting on decent underwear, she didn't expect the situation to turn out this way.No man had ever seen her naked, would he be the first? He was her husband anyways, and either way, he would still wear her naked body someday.Lena gently undid the belt of her robe, her eyes were locked with Darian's, she pulled it off and it fell to the ground revealing her naked body, Darian didn't turn away when the robe fell to the floor, he stared at her body and secretly admired it, he had never seen her body, she preferred putting on big shirts and baggy trousers, he was thankful a day like this came up that she had to wear a dress, Lena shied away from him, she picked up her robe and was about to wear it back."Don't do that, just dress up and let's go..." His voice was calm now, and Lena didn't want him to yell anymore.She dropped the robe on the bed and wore her underwear. She felt so embarrassed as she wore those tiny materials on her body, but she secretly hoped he liked the color of the matching bra and panties that she wore. Lisa had gotten it for her as a wedding gift, she told her she would need it for special outings and that she had to look sexy for her husband every time.Darian admired his wife's slender figure, her breasts were full in an appropriate way —just the right size for her, and he liked it. She had a tiny waist that fitted her not-too-large hips, he wondered why she hid such a beautiful body under baggy clothes, she should wear more dresses, he thought.Lena wore the blue dress, and it stopped below her knees, revealing her sexy long legs. The gown was strapless, and it fitted her elegant shoulders, she sighed and shrugged her shoulders when she was done. She went to the closet and found a pair of silver low heel silver stilettos, she fitted her legs into them and they suited perfectly. She ambled to the mirror to check out her dress, she packed her hair into a bun, laid the baby curls that fell from the hair, she was skilled at laying baby hairs, and she did that perfectly.Darian sat on the bed, glancing at his wristwatch for time, he was being patient with Lena, but he didn't want her to take too much time, they had just a little time left to get to the family house, and Gaius hated when people do not keep to their words.Lena looked at Darian, "I'm done." She said with a huff and an unsatisfied look. "Good!" Darian stood up from the bed. "When you are being asked what you don't know, don't give a response. Just wait for me to come in okay?" He warned and she nodded her head in understanding. "What's your name by the way?" He asked her and she was taken aback."My name?" She repeated, to be sure she heard him right."Yes, your name. What's your name?" He repeated, unbothered.Lena shook her head and scoffed at him, she had never felt that insulted. She got married to him, she had stayed with him in the house for days and he didn't know her name?"You said my name when we were taking the wedding vows." She reminded him."I wouldn't have asked if I still remember." He retorted."I'm disappointed. Who am I to you?" She asked him, as tears stained her cheeks, she was trying hard not to cry but it didn't work. How can her so-called husband not know her name?"That question is unnecessary now. What I need to know is your name." He insisted. Lena picked up her purse and glared at him."You should figure it out." She left the room with a flounce. Darian went after her, he hated that she was making things difficult. He gripped her arms when she got to the living room."Stop making this hard, tell me what your name is." He said, looking into her eyes.Lena shook her head disappointedly. "Lena Johnson!" She shouted and pushed him away. "That's it if you care to know." She hissed and left the living room, she walked into the garage with numbness in her heart, she was too sad to think that Darian didn't know her name.They got into the car, and Lena turned to the other side, she glanced at the road through the mirror in the passenger's seat, she didn't want to start a conversation with Darian, he didn't always talk to her though."When you get there, you should be composed, and act right." He said, but she didn't respond to him. She pretended not to hear what he had said, he knew she was mad at him for not knowing her name, but that was the least of his problems right now."Lena," her name sounded firm in his mouth, she turned to him with a questionable glare, as usual, his face had no expression, it was hard for her to know if he was angry or cool."What do you want from me?" She demanded, still mad at him."Your cooperation today, I don't want you to spit what you don't know. Those bastards are dangerous, and they would tame you, they would look for ways to make you say things you are not supposed to say, I want you to look at me when you don't know what to say, and I will come in for you." His eyes were fixed on the road as he spoke to her.He had told Jay to stay back. They had been getting some information about enemies who invaded their homes in their absence, and Darian felt it was a good idea to let Jay stay back, and watch the house with the other bodyguards in his absence.He took a cursory look and Lena and sighed, she was presentable and he couldn't wait to introduce her to the family.8. MEETING THE FAMILYThe car pulled up in Dawson's mansion, and Lena's heartbeat intensified —this was the first time she would be meeting with someone from Darian's family, she hoped she would be treated nicely, and nothing like how Darian regaled her.As expected, it was a big mansion with lots of compartments. The outside was painted white and cream, and there was an orchard that beautified the house. Lena sighed, the Dawson family had a thing for flowers, it was evident from how they planted flowers all around the house.Darian pulled up in the garage that contained about ten more luxurious cars, 'They must be wealthy.' Lena thought as she got out of the car, Darian hurried to her side, and helped her out, he placed his hand on her lower back and walked her into the house.The guards welcomed Darian and Lena and accompanied them into the vast living room, as Lena stepped in with Darian, she tried to conceal her nervousness, she checked out the living room, and her jaw dropped, Da
Darian drove out of the garage, and hit the busy road, Lena stared out through the rearview mirror, the tiled road caught her attention, she wanted to talk to her husband but didn't know how to start. His eyes were on the road, and he didn't seem like he wanted to have a conversation with her. She wasn't sure how long she could keep up if he continued to have the cold and emotionless expression on his face.She sighed and was forced to speak out, "I didn't know you are a member of a mafia," she let out, "I have read about them in books but never really had an encounter with one. What do you do in your Mafia?" She asked, patiently waiting for a response.He tightened his hand on the steering wheel, and the car moved at an even higher speed, Lena mashed her lips together and wondered if she had done the wrong thing by asking him that question, but either way, she needed to know, he was her husband and she had to know some things about him."We kill people who don't mind their business,"
Darian crouched down tiredly on his mahogany brown office chair, cradling his head with his hand as he thought of Lena. A smile found its way to his lips; he waved off the thoughts and receded to the file on his table.He had heaps of them to deal with, and it was getting too much for him already. He had been away from the office due to the wedding and introduction stuff; he just had to deal with the files before they became too much for him.A knock at the door caught his attention; knowing who it would be, he gave the order for his secretary to come in.A young lady walked into the vast office. She wore a brown dress that revealed most of her back and stopped far below her knees; she had a yellow blazer hung over her shoulders. She was tall and had white skin that glowed with so much grace, she had long legs she probably liked to reveal. "Hi, Darian," her heels rattled on the tiled floor as she walked toward him. She dropped the files in her hand on the table."It's been a while."
Darian woke up early in the morning, and Lena could feel that he had left her side; she opened her eyes when the lights came on but instantly shut them back when Darian looked toward her side.He strode into the bathroom and had a cold bath before getting out and changing into his workout outfits. When he was done, he donned black shorts, a black singlet, and a pair of red sneakers with black socks. He sat up and flexed his muscles. Lena watched from the corner of her eyes, pretending not to be awake, but she could see everything he was doing.He inserted his AirPods in his ears and grabbed a black hoodie, he wore it over his head, and it stayed on his body. He looked at Lena one more time before leaving the house.Lena flew up Immediately after her husband left the bedroom. She didn't know he worked out too, she loved doing that and hadn't gotten the inspiration since she got to Darian's mansion. Though there was a gym in the house and she had visited there a few times she needed to
After resting for a few hours, she went to have her bath and prepare for work. It was Monday; she was to resume her new job as a teacher at Mayfield high school. Though she hadn't told her husband yet, she was willing to say it to him after she was dressed and ready to leave the house.She shuffled back into the bedroom, and Darian wasn't in yet. She thanked her stars as she hurriedly dressed up before he could come in; she wore a long red skirt that stopped after her knees, a white shirt, a black blazer to complete, and low fast red shoes.She combed and applied her hair cream, which smelled like mint. She packed the hair backwards and let out a smug smile. She wasn't a makeup fan, but she rubbed a little bit of powder on her face and lip gloss on her moist and plump lips.She picked up one of the bags Darian got her and checked the mirror.She was still staring at the mirror when the door flung open; she composed herself and waited for him to come in.He didn't notice that she was a
"How was your first night with him?" Lisa asked Lena, and a naughty chuckle followed her question.Lena shook her head, "I haven't had my first night with him. Don't expect godchildren anytime soon." She chuckled back a response."Why?" She was disappointed. "Why haven't you two consummated your marriage?""I don't know Lisa, I don't think he's ready, and I'm thankful he's not in a rush too, because I don't think I'm ready as well," Lena said to her friend."Hmm, are you serious about that?" Lisa asked her."Yes, I am very sure about it. I'm just in this marriage, and I don't know where it would lead, I hope my father gets to pay him back, I want to return home." Lena whined, raking her fingers through her hair."Is it very hard for you to live with him? Is he not being nice to you?" Lena smiled, she easily detected the panic in her friend's tone."I don't know him, Lisa. I don't know the man I married, he's always busy with books if he's not in the office, and sometimes he doesn't ev
14. DON'T GO AGAINST MY WORDSDarian got back that night and didn't meet Lena in the room. He hurried out to ask his bodyguards but claimed not to have seen her, then he remembered he had told her to go into hiding if anything came up, but from what he was told, there was no attack in the house.He rushed to the secret room, entered the code, and the door slid open. He got in and saw her lying on the bed. He moved closer to her, sat on the bed, and watched her sleep peacefully. He wanted to stroke her hair, caress her fingers, or do other things to her but he held back.He hoped that she would wake up from sleep, and go back to the bedroom. He wasn't comfortable that she was in the secret room —it was built for a different purpose.He stood up and carried her into the main bedroom, Lena had no idea what was going on with her, she let out a soft yawn when she landed on the bed. She stirred on the bed, opening her eyes to glimpse Darian staring at her. She jumped up and grabbed his arm.
15. TASTE MY SOUPTina resumed work early that morning, but Lena didn't let her cook for Darian. She was mad at her husband but she still wanted to cook for him. She saw how badly he was bleeding the night before and she wanted to be sure she made some soup she believed healed bleeding."Ma'am, this is my job." Tina protested, not letting Lena wear the apron. "I have five meals to prepare today. Just let me do it please." She begged Lena."No, you don't have to worry. I will make sure he eats the soup I cook." Lena tied the apron around her neck. "Tell me, don't you feel it's stressful to prepare five meals every day?" She asked Tina."No, it isn't. I have been doing this for years and besides, the pay is good. I don't have a reason to complain. It helps me pay my college fees too." She smiled."You attend college?" Lena paused, taking some seconds to process Tina's words. If she attended college and was still working as Darian's maid, when did she have the time to herself? She smiled