Author's POV
"Sarah... How are you my child?..."
Her father's friend greeted her instead of him. Sarah gave him tight smile. These fake formalities and talks always disgusted her.
Why bother doing that when no one cares.
"Get to the point father..."
She took her seat in front of him. The dining table wasn't big enough still it could fit 7 to 8 people so they had reasonable distance between them.
"How's the business going?..."
Peter, her father asked. No hi, no how are you, no greetings. That’s what she
Expected.
"Good..."
She replied nonchalantly trying to read his face.
"You lost 5 important deals..."
He said sternly.
"I got 10 new in the international market..."
She replied calmly.
"You broke our two important alliances..."
He countered.
"I have succeeded to merge 3 famous and successful companies with ours which are giving us more profit which your two alliance never managed to do..."
Her appetite was long gone by now. She wasn't in mood to argue with him. All she wanted is peace, not only around her but in within her too.
"Did you visit your psychiatric..."
He asked and she clenched her jaw.
"Therapist ..."
She corrected him. Sarah was taking therapy for her depression and anxiety.
"There isn't much difference..."
He scowled and Sarah wanted to scream at him that there is a difference. She is not a psycho.
His friend aka assistant, Johnson butted in.
"Peter you shouldn't talk to her in this manner...."
He smiled sweetly at Sarah which only disgusted her, he always gives her bad vibes.
"You know sweetheart he was worried about you. You are trying so hard to handle everything. I must say you are a very brave child, after having such a big accident and very serious brain injury how did you managed to do everything so perfectly..."
"It's been 5 years. I am fine now and stable in my head..."
She stated.
"You were in coma for 2 years. Your brain is damaged and you are still getting treatment for that Sarah..."
Her father yelled.
"So you are basically calling me a psychopath..."
She Clenched her fist, her throat tightened after listening his cruel words. He wasn't lying but he shouldn't have thrown that on her face like this.
"Whatever... My point is you can't handle company any longer, I don't trust your state of mind..."
He declared.
"Can't you just trust me once... I have proved myself plenty of time..."
Her eyes watered. This status, power or companies never mattered. What matters the most is trust and faith, may be little bit love which she never received from this man.
"What you have decided then?..."
"I was going to marry off Natasha to a man who has ability to handle our group of industries. We can't stay like this anymore; I have no idea when my son will wake up. I can't trust a girl who is not stable in her mind and definitely not your sister who is brainless..."
My son! He never said my daughter with so much love.
"I am fine with it... Do it and set me free... anyways I am tired of this life."
She breathed out. Desperate to get out of all the mess.
"You have taken the responsibility of everything then you have to carry it till the end. You are my child and I can't just throw you out. So you will stay and sort out the mess your sister has created."
He said coldly.
"What did she do now?..."
Sarah asked frustratingly.
"She ran away. Actually I called you here for dinner just to announce her wedding and about agreement but now as you can see you brainless sister has escaped and has successfully put a Shame on our royalty and family. I have no idea how to answer him."
He gritted.
"That has nothing to do with me..."
She understood where he was going.
"Yes, you do. You will take Natasha's place and marry him. After that he will handle everything and if you desire you can do this business with him."
He stated.
Tears escaped from her eyes.
"I am not ma___"
"You will Sarah... I have created this empire with my sweat and blood. You can't handle this, look at you. Dark circles, losing weight, depressed and fucking introvert. How long you will be able to stand in this competitive world. I won't let this turn into dust, I want security and assurance which he is ready to give me and I am not letting you ruin it..."
He slammed his fists on the table making Sarah flinch back.
"What about me ?..."
She asked crying.
"You will be fine. He can protect you, can give you the life you deserve. You will be queen..."
His voice softened.
"Whatever I am doing is to save all of us. From last three years you have seen the business world. If you want to survive you must find a way."
"I can't... I won't. Give him all the property you want but let me go..."
She tried to calm down her breathing.
"You can't... You know what happened last time when you escaped."
He glared at her.
She did try to escape from this hell. But her father find her out in one week and gave her to the cops. She spent 6 months in rehabilitation Even when she didn't need that. Her father was evil.
Will he do the same thing with Natasha? Well! She doubt that.
She was low key afraid of him and she was aware that she is nothing but a puppet in his game. She is no one, can't do shit about anything.
"Take the responsibility you asked so confidently. When I made you CEO you promised me that you will make me proud and never let down our family name, then do it and show me how much you meant it..."
He said sternly.
"No matter how much I try you won't be satisfied..."
She looked at him disappointed.
"Why do you think I let you continue for three years. You are capable Sarah but not capable enough to last long. In three years you have become a zombie..."
He looked at her attire making her look down in shame, he wasn’t wrong.
'may be he is right, I can't handle this anymore. I am tired, mentally and physically. I can't do anything.'
Her self confidence ditched her again and her head started throbbing.
"Marry him and end this..."
He said with straight face.
"W_When ?..."
She managed speak with tight throat, her head became heavy and everything started spinning.
"Tomorrow night..."
He declared and her eyes widened in shock.
"I would have find your sister for this marriage but I have no time. It's tomorrow and bride should be there which will be you... Don't disappoint me."
He said and left with cold face.
Sarah sat there with glossy eyes.
Johnson slide his mobile phone towards her.
"Don't you want to see your future husband."
He Smirked.
"What's the use, it won't make any difference..."
She glared at him and walked away, not even glancing at the picture of her future husband.
Author's POV "Take care of the body..." Xavier ordered his men throwing the knife near dead body. "he just stole few drugs... There was no need to kill him, may be torture but not murder Xavier" His right hand man and friend Ace said. "He betrayed me and you know how much I loathe that thing. Traitors have no place in my world Ace." Xavier said coldly. "I think I heard car passing by boss..." One of his man informed him. Ace shook his head. "No one can do shit. Cops are in our pockets Noah. You are new, it will take some time for you to understand..." Xavier head towards his palace like mansion. He freshen up and joined Ace at minibar in his house. "Xavier my boy..." His uncle said while coming inside excitingly and patted his back sitting beside him. "Groom to be... yeah!" He teased and Xavier scowled. "Shouldn't you be somewhere else. Most precisely with someone. Spend your time with your fiancé..." "Uncle Richard... I have told you before that I am not even
Author's POV Sarah cried under the shower for an hour. Why her life have to be such a mess. After her accident Everything has began to spiral downward. When will she able to live her life. she has spent two years in coma for fuck sake. She doesn't even know if she was really in coma or her so called family has lied to her. She doesn't remember anything. Her life would have been way different than this. There wasn't any physical torture but emotional torture was enough to break her. She was mentally tired. All she needed was a hug, a one tight hug which is full of love and care, May be some soothing words too. 'I can't marry like this. I should have seen his picture. I have to talk to him. I can't marry a total stranger. May be I could convince him to reject me so I don't have to marry... This is terrifying, I can't do this... I can't...' She changed her clothes and when she came out she saw Johnson sitting on the bed. "Hey, I have brought dinner for you. You didn't eat anythi
Author's POV Sarah's eyes widened in shock, fear and panic when she looked at her husband. He was the same man from that night who killed someone very brutally. She married to the mafia boss. He was looking ahead, not even once he glanced at her. In bright lights she could see him clearly. His cold grey eyes were drawn in alcohol in bloodshot red color, Clenched jaw like he is trying to break it. He was looking very unhappy by this marriage and Sarah could sense that. "You may kiss the bride now..." Priest announced and Sarah started shaking in fear. Xavier's fist tightened, he didn't even wanted to see her face let alone kiss her. He looked at his bride, she was looking down and Vail was hiding her face, With reasonable height distance he could only see her hair and not face. Xavier grabbed her hand and kissed it with scowl on his face. He didn't wait for a second after that and walked away. "Send your daughter with Ace... I don't have time for fucking formalities..."
Author's POV Ace looked at the girl who was walking with him towards the car. He didn't liked how Xavier behaved with her but still he doesn't know that she is not Natasha but Sarah. Ace felt bad seeing her tears and ruined makeup, whatever happened was not her fault. Ace knows how manipulative her father is, after all he is a mafia leader. He couldn't understand why he gave Sarah his business, is he really a caring father or it was just a way to shut her mouth. Sarah's eyes were still glossy, she was trying to digest all the information she just got. She said all those things bravely in front of her father but in reality she was shaken from within. Since childhood she was surrounded by the criminals and she had no idea about it. She was constantly thinking how her life will be with Xavier. She was so engulfed in her thoughts that she stumbled due to her high heels and long dress. Ace quickly held her by arms making her stand. "Careful..." He gently said, she nodded and thanked
Author's POV It was early in the morning when Sarah woke up. It's her habit to wake up early and start her day as She has lot to take care of in the office. She didn't realized when she became workaholic. She got ready for the office wearing her maroon color shirt and black pencil skirt with blazer. "I am losing my curves... Need to focus on myself more..." She checked herself in the mirror with disappointed look. "Let's start from today..." She smiled at her reflection. Taking of her glasses she wore lenses and loosened her hair from ponytail setting them free. She also fixed the appointment for herself in the salon. It was six in the morning when she head out. "Hey!..." She heard familiar voice. "Good morning Ace..." She smiled and he greeted back. "Where are you going ?..." He asked looking her all ready. "Office... I hope I am allowed to do that?..." She asked sarcastically making ace chuckled. "Yes off course, well I am not your mafia husband to stop you and
Author's POV Sarah went to salon and after that she continued her work in the office. She was feeling different and good today. Kind of free. "You look different today miss..." Mr. William said smiling at her. Sarah smiled back. "A good different or a bad different?..." "A good different... You seems to be relax today... It's good to see you like this, you weren't rushing to get your work done, today..." He said. "Yes... I have decided to focus on myself more now Mr. William. Before this, I was trying to impress my father but now I have no one to impress. I am going to handle this company the way I want. I won't overload myself with work... It's time to change..." She said. "Finally!... I am glad you think like that miss... It was necessary..." He said proudly to her. "Thank you... I know I don't have anything to worry as long as you are by my side..." She said gratefully. "My life would have been mess without you Mr. William. I think you are the only decision which
Author's POV Sarah was still standing in front of the door looking at Xavier who was dressed in black suit and looking like a handsome devil. Beside him Ace was in blue suit and few men was behind him who looked like guards. She didn't know that Xavier was also going to the same place to attend another meeting. He was walking in his aura and Sarah was sure that he haven't seen her yet. 'may be I should act like I don't know him, he won't recognize me as he haven't seen me... But Ace knows me, oh my god what do I do now, please Help me, I don't want him to see me...' She panicked but may be god heard her prays and Sarah saw Anamika coming from another room with her PA and bodyguards. As she walked in the hallway like a queen, head high and fire in her eyes Everyone's eyes snapped towards her. Anamika walked passed by Xavier not even bother to spare him a glance on other hand Xavier and his men turned their heads and looked at her. Ace's mouth hung open. "Anamika singh sahay
Author's pov Sarah went home and freshen up, she had dinner in her office. She didn't wanted to sleep yet so she decided to take some fresh air and went out in the garden. "Hey... How was your day beautiful?" She was standing outside when she heard Ace's cheerful voice and turned around to smiled at him. They sat on chairs in the veranda under peaceful night. "It was good ace... What about you?..." "Same... Exciting. Killing and torturing people..." Ace winked. Her expressions turned horrified. "Ace please..." "Ok ok I am sorry... I was just messing around. Why are you so afraid of violence?..." he asked curiously. "Not violence but I have a phobia of blood. I can't look at it___ it's just gross..." She shivered remembering the same scene and brutal act of Xavier. He was still giving her nightmares. Ace chuckled. "The daughter of mafia don and still this kind of phobia... Interesting..." Sarah sagged down on the chair. "I didn't know that he was a don... I was with