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Trinity didn’t know it yet, but she would soon be mine.
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TRINITY
Iwas not a fan of this consultant, Grant Miller, that my dad and Samuel hired. I didn’t like the way he looked at me all night and I especially didn’t like that he followed me outside tonight. And what was with him getting so close to me? It was like he knew nothing about personal space.
Asshole.
I marched back to dinner, my heel clicking on the floor with each step. My fists were clenched by my sides. When I glanced behind me, I saw Grant following me, a smirk on his face. I wanted to smack that look right off of his face.
I paused outside the door and wiped my hands on my dress. I took a deep breath and put a smile on my face before I walked in. Grant’s comment about everything being fake flashed in my head. He wasn’t wrong but I would never admit that to him.
Grant brushed past me, not even saying ‘excuse me’ or acknowledging we talked a few minutes ago. That was probably for the best. Samuel was walking towards me and if he thought I talked to Grant all alone, he’d have a fit.
Samuel was as jealous as they come which was ironic considering the fact I was pretty sure he cheated on me many times. When Dad’s consultant said I needed to be more involved in the campaign, Samuel had a fit. He liked it better when I was hidden away from the world.
With Dad keeping such a short leash on me, I never really dated anyone. In fact, I was still a virgin. I’d never even kissed anyone before Samuel. He loved to brag that he was going to be the first to ‘pop my cherry’ when he got drunk. It was so humiliating.
I had no illusions about this marriage. I knew it was all political and Samuel didn’t love me. He saw me as a prize he won and a ticket to the path of his own political aspirations.
When Dad set us up, I didn't argue with him. I didn’t believe in love after watching my parent’s fucked up marriage. I’d heard the rumors that Dad arranged that carjacking and I wouldn’t doubt it.
I thought about trying to run away - to go somewhere in Italy maybe and hide in a little town where no one knew my name or who my dad was, but he would find me.
I’d resigned myself to my fate. As long as Samuel was nice to me, I’d play the dutiful wife and focus on charity work. The only caveat was that he wanted children and the thought of having sex with Samuel made me throw up in my mouth. Not because he wasn’t good looking - many woman fawned over him and I was constantly told how lucky I was to be engaged to him, but because he was a complete and utter asshole who didn’t know how to treat people.
“Where did you go, Trinity?” Samuel asked with clenched teeth as he smiled and nodded at our guests. These were all people Dad had to suck up to in order to get them to donate to his campaign.
I hated politics. I always needed a hot shower to wipe off the slime when I was done with one of these things.
“I just needed some air, Samuel. You know how I hate these things.” He grabbed my arm and pulled me through the crowd. “Let me go. You’re hurting me.”
Samuel let go with a huff and I looked around to see if anyone had noticed. Sure enough, Grant stood nearby with a drink in hand, looking at me. His eyes were dark and I could see a muscle twitching in his jaw.
“I told your father you didn’t need to be around for this stuff but he insists it looks good for his image.” Samuel snorted. “Suddenly he’s a caring father.”
“I have a headache, Samuel. Can I go home, please?” I rubbed my forehead with my fingers. My brief conversation with Grant outside had really unnerved me and I felt like I couldn’t breathe in this stuffy room.
Dad was the one that got all the attention and I wasn’t used to the spotlight. The way Grant was watching me all night freaked me out a little, but if I was honest with myself, it also excited me a little. That was fucked up.
“I don’t care what you do. You better clear it with your dear ole dad.” Samuel leaned in to kiss my cheek. “Soon we’ll be married and then I’ll be taking you home to fuck you after these things, whether you like it or night. I can’t wait to break in that tight cunt.” He kissed my cheek and pulled away with that evil grin I’d grown to hate. I kept a smile on my face but I was one second away from losing it.
Before finding my dad, I ordered an Uber to meet me outside soon. Samuel hated when I did that, but he had been my ride and he sure as hell wasn’t leaving. He probably wouldn’t even make it home before dawn.
“Good night, Samuel.” I hurried to find Dad to say my goodbyes. I told him I had a headache, and he got me to pose for a few more photos before kissing my forehead and sending me on my way. He didn’t even bother to ask how I was getting home either.
I didn’t even care. My only goal in life was to be left alone.
I received a notification that my Uber had almost arrived, so I went outside to greet them. Once again, when I got outside, Grant Miller was standing there.
“Hello, Trinity. Leaving so soon?” He looked up from his phone. He was an arrogant asshole, but he sure was handsome with his short dark hair and graying temples. I wasn’t short by any means, but even he towered over me. His body filled out his expensive suit like a man who worked out regularly and I couldn’t help but notice his broad shoulders.
Yeah, Grant Miller was definitely easy on the eyes.
“I have a headache.” I pulled out my phone and pretended to read my email, hoping he would leave it at that.
“Let me take you home. You shouldn’t be out here alone. Does your fiancé know you’re leaving?”
