Total pages in book: 114
Estimated words: 110771 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 554(@200wpm)___ 443(@250wpm)___ 369(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 110771 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 554(@200wpm)___ 443(@250wpm)___ 369(@300wpm)
I turn around to the mirrored wall and wince at my own reflection. “Um… I don’t know what you think makeup can do, but I can tell you right now, there’s no covering what you did.”
“Just do what you can. If anyone asks, I’ll throw extra money at them and tell them you’re stupid as fuck and ran into a doorknob.”
I want to ask him how my face was supposed to hit a doorknob when I’m five-nine. I don’t do that because I’m supposed to be trying not to aner him and I’m also worried what will happen if his brain actually tries to think and converse at the same time. How did I ever think this guy could run a gallery? It’s clear that Melody was the brains of the operation. Right now, I’m wondering how I ever thought Zervas was funny and a blast to be around.
I had to be drinking.
“How did you ever hide who you really are from me?” I question. I’m asking myself more than I am him. I just can’t believe I’m that blind—that dumb.
“You’re a woman.”
“What kind of answer is that?” I snap.
“I’m good looking. I can make a woman believe anything I want. All I have to do is tell you what you want to hear.”
“What I want to hear?” I ask, wondering if your head can explode from listening to his bullshit.
“Yeah, Hel. You were easy. You just want attention.”
“I just…”
“You’re desperate for it. You need a man to stroke that ego of yours. Your dad treated you like a princess and because of that you’re as high maintenance as they come.”
“You know nothing about me,” I laugh. The ideal that my father treated me like a princess is ridiculous. He barely looked at me and now he’s all but sold me to an imbecile who has already raised his hands to me and is in trouble with the Russian mob.
“I know you’re not happy. Listen, this doesn’t have to go bad for either of us. We’ll get married and have separate lives. People do it all the time.”
“You’re delusional,” I whisper.
“Listen, you want to give a regular marriage a go. I’m not against it. We’re both hot. It could be good. Long as you keep your damn mouth in check.”
“My mouth in check?”
“Don’t worry, Hel. I have something you can do with that mouth to keep it busy.”
“I’m going to enjoy watching Marco get hold of you,” I mutter.
“Stratakis?” he sneers. “That asshole isn’t going to do shit. He doesn’t have the balls.”
“Speaking of which, how are yours?” I snap, forgetting I need to try and keep the idiot calm until help arrives.”
“Sore as fuck. You suck my cock you will keep those teeth to yourself, or I’ll knock them out.”
“Hell will freeze over before I get anywhere near your cock.”
“So, you don’t want a normal marriage? Works for me. You’d probably freeze a dick off the moment it got inside of you. I warned Ivan of that. He’s still going to give you a go, though.”
“I…he…What?”
“Ivan. He wants you. That’s part of the deal. He gets to fuck you till he gets tired of you.”
“Part of the deal? Did you tell my father this deal?”
“Why would I? It wouldn’t have mattered, though. Your dad is tired of dealing with your dramas. He was happy as hell to give you to me. Told me make sure I used a firm hand with you. He’d probably pat me on the back for that face of yours right now.”
“I hate you.”
“Go fix your face before I decide I want in there before Ivan does. Hell, maybe we can do you together. You want attention. This way you can have our undivided attention. Ever had your ass fucked? I bet you’ll be tight as hell back there.”
Bile rises up inside of me and I struggle to keep from hurling everywhere. Then, I realize my phone is on. If Marco is hearing this… oh God. “I’m going to go put makeup on,” I whisper.
“Make it look good. I don’t need no bullshit to hold us up tonight. I need to get you and Ivan’s money to him soon.”
“When Marco kills you, I’m going to cheer him on,” I warn him. The idiot just laughs. I take the bag and go into the bathroom. I lock the door to be safe.
“Don’t lock the fucking door!” Zervas growls.
“Where am I going to go, Einstein? There’s no escape. I’m just going to get ready. I can’t hide in the bathroom for the rest of my life.” I shake my head. I really do hate him. I am just going to stay here until they come and get you!
“You better be out in twenty minutes. I called the Graceland Chapel! Elvis is going to marry us. Which reminds me. We’re going to put it on your card.”