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He sent the text while I was in the shower. I feel like banging on his door and cursing him out. I don’t need permission to go anywhere. I am a grown woman. I read the text again and again hoping I read it wrong. I guess hoping he isn’t the asshole he seems to be. But I didn’t. I walk to the door determined to put him in his place when Mary knocks on my door and walks in with a tray. So much for cursing Viktor out.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Ava
It’s been a few days since my blowout with Viktor. He has been staying away from the mansion. To be honest I am glad. I don’t want to deal with his controlling, demanding self. Just because we have an arrangement doesn’t mean I have to sit around and take his bullshit. But there are moments I find myself missing him. It’s annoying. How can I miss someone I despise?
I’ve pretty much stayed in my bedroom most of the time since I have been here. There really isn’t anything to do and no one ever comes to the mansion. It’s always just Mary and me. I wonder if he has planned it that way. Keeping me away from people. It’s weird. I remember he told me I have to go to functions with him but he has yet to take me out in public. But fine with me. I don’t want to be seen with him. It’s been a week since I last spoke to Dad. So I decide to check on him. It takes a few rings before he answers.
“Hi Pumpkin, how are you?”
“I’m good. How about you? How is work?”
“Work is work. You know how it can be. Well maybe not anymore.” He laughs. I am not sure what he is trying to say. But I try not to read into it.
“How is everything around the house? Have you been good? Have you been eating? I know how much you hate to cook?”
“It’s been ok. I’ve been eating frozen dinners.” He laughs.
“Dad, you need to eat real food. Those things aren’t good for you.”
“They are fine and I’m fine. I’m more worried about you. You have been quiet. It’s been a week since we last spoke. Everything ok with the Manarch boy?”
“His name is Viktor. You need to start calling him by his name.” I can’t imagine what Viktor would say if he knew my dad called him boy. I find it funny but I’m not so sure he will.
“He needs to earn the right for me to call him by his name.” I shake my head. It’s pointless to argue with him. He is a stubborn old man.
“Well I just wanted to check in and make sure you are ok.” My bedroom door is opened. Viktor walks in. What the fuck?
“I’m fine. Do try and call me more often. I worry about you.” He walks straight to me. I stand from my bed.
“I will, Dad. Call me if you need anything.” Viktor stands in front of me. “I love you.”
“I love you too Pumpkin.” I end the call.
“What the fuck Viktor? Have you never heard of knocking?”
“Last I checked this is my house. I do as I please.”
“That might be so. But I don’t know how many times I have to tell you this is my bedroom. You can’t just barge in here. I was on a call.” He grabs me.
“The only person you are going to talk to on the phone is me.” I pull my arms but he tightens his grip.
“The world doesn’t revolve around you. I have a life you know.”
“Your day starts and ends with me. For the next year your life will revolve around me.”
“You are an asshole. Let me go.” I try to pull away but still can’t break loose.
He throws me on the bed and crushes my lips as he holds me in place. Both of my arms are pinned to my sides. I fight him at first but it’s intense. I can already feel myself getting wet. I stop fighting him and let him consume me. I want to touch him. I want him to claim me but deep inside I know that is a line I don’t want to cross. I shouldn’t. I’m not sure what will become of me if I let him. I already have a hard time when he kisses me. He breaks the kiss but stays inches from my lips. He stares but doesn’t speak. His eyes are dark, filled with lust.
“You are mine for the next year. Don’t forget that.” He finally says.
“You love to remind me. I ALREADY KNOW. NO NEED TO REPEAT YOURSELF.” I try to pull my arms again. But he won’t let go. He leans in and gives me a gentle kiss finishing it with a soft bite on my bottom lip.
“You don’t tell me what to do. I give the orders. Take a shower. There is a black dress in your closet. We are going out. Be downstairs in an hour.”
“I don’t want to go.”
