King Of Darkness

(4) Second Encounter

Second Encounter

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Mori changed her plain clothes into a frilly looking pink princess dress. It was the clothes especially chosen by her abductor. It was requested that she would always wear those dresses bought for her whenever he come to visit. With all those dresses and the room that shouts pink from the four corners, it was obvious that he treats her like a precious doll, on the contrary, she's a living person- breathing and needed her own freedom to choose and act according to her will.

But that man won't even give her what she needed. He controls every single damn thing and she can only play along with this doll game.

"Miss, sir is at the dining room now and waiting for you." Anna informed, "You should eat. This morning you only ate a little."

She nodded and followed her through the dining area. As soon as she came inside, she was greeted by a gentle gaze but her only response was an emotionless one. She knows too well what lies behind that gentleness, it was akin to a monster pretending to be harmless. When it attacks, it strikes hard.

"Mori," the man called, "You look beautiful in that dress. It suits you really well."

She managed a small nod before taking a seat. A maid came with a silver tray, timidly putting the food in front of her. It was a well cooked steak with a bit of brown sauce on top. It looks appetizing, but Mori felt like puking at the weird smile.

"I told them to cook your favorite. You should finish that."

Her stomach clenched and she tried very hard not to show any discomfort or else, not only her would suffer but also the cooks.

"Did you forget?" Mori squeezed a sweet smile, "My new favorite is that sweet and sour fish. I have stopped eating steak for months now."

She pointed at the dish on the table while observing the man's facial expression. Her hands trembled when his eyes darken, a gloomy and frightening expression slowly painting his face. Mori has been obedient since the failed escape because she does not want to face any kind of harsh punishment since she's pregnant, however, the emotion of the man is so unpredictable and fluctuating.

"But it's nice of you to think of me so I'll eat this steak." She immediately said, she gripped the utensil before slowly cutting a small portion of the dish.

The man's face became better after that and he continued eating. Only when he's not looking that Mori inconspicuously dropped the bite-size steak under the table. After that, she gave a sideway glance at Anna who's standing behind her and kicked the poor steak further.

"By the way, the pool has been filled. Would you like to take a swim?"

Mori looked up and she suddenly remembered something. It was the memory of her and Sebastian second encounter.

She was brought by her father at a high class swimming pool. He even bought her an exclusive membership card just so she can practice her swimming skills.

The skill that does not even exist.

He only forced her to come. She can't even go home unless she learned how to swim. After leaving her alone at that area, Mori was so reluctant to even dip her foot at the water. She was too scared that when something bad happened then no one would help her. It has always been like that, even before.

She always relies on herself.

When she needed help, she has no one.

Mori carefully walked at the edge of the pool but she did not expect that the next step would be slippery. Before she knew it, there was a splash and she drank a mouthful of water. She flapped her arms and paddled her feet in a panicked state without even realizing that it's only making her sink more. Mori struggled and drank another mouthful of water, her lungs bursting at the lack of oxygen.

The last bit of strenght left her, as she was just about to give up a hand snake its way around her, and she was pulled upward. She gasped for air and she grabbed the thing next to her, hugging it tightly for fear of drowning again.

After some time, when she finally calmed down that her mind became clear. Mori let go of the man she's hugging, but his arms around her waist only tightened.

"L-let go!"

"You're discarding me after I'm no longer of use to you?" A velvety voice entered her ears.

She tried to push him, only to see the familiar face of Sebastian Andersen. His hair is a bit out of place, it was wild with droplets of water dropping down to his chiselled face, down to his well toned chest. Compared to their first meeting where he looks like an ancient prince- all neat and flawless, he looks more like an idle prince who loves to play around.

Mori blushed. "Sebastian?" She said, and the man almost kissed her by how sweet his name rolled on her tounge.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to commit suicide?" He asked, his tone chiding.

"I'm not. But that's actually a good idea."

"What happened?"

Mori sighed, "It's not like I actually want to go here. Father forced me to learn how to swim, saying that it'll be good if I can keep up with the hobby of my soon to be husband." She explained, her head was down so she did not notice how the man's expression darkened at the words.

It was not a secret that the Kellers and the O'hara's are having an union by marriage. It has been on the tabloids and some business magazines.

A shock crossed her face when Sebastian suddenly grabbed her hand, and he glared at the ring on her finger.

"It's an eyesore." He coughed, "Do you even like him?"

Mori looked back at him. Her green eyes scrutinizing his dark expression, then she shook her head for she was also forced to wear that ugly ring. She doesn't even want that Henry Keller. It's just that her father controls her whole life and she can't disagree.

If ever there is one thing she wishes the most then that is to have the chance to choose. Even just for once.

"Seb, how powerful are you?" She asked without thinking.

Sebastian stared deeply at her, liking the nickname she just gave.

"I have the knowledge, money, and influence. Tell me how powerful a man could get with those three alone."

"Then can you help me?"

"Do you know that asking for my help is like making a deal with a devil."

Hearing his low, velvety voice, Mori was tempted to make a deal with a devil. For her, it was chance to change her fate, if it's still possible.

"I still want your help."

Sebastian chuckled. He guided her towards the edge of the pool, trapping her body with his arms. He lowered his head, their lips almost touching.

Mori did not dare move. She only stared at his dark eyes that's looking back at her green pair of orbs.

"You should know that when you ask me, then you will be mine. That's the price you have to pay. You'll belong to me, name, body, and soul."

"I am willing." She breathed, then his lips smashed against her.

She was kissed, deeply. His mouth sucking and biting her like a hungry wolf. She tried to push him away but his other hand made its way at the nape of her neck, gripping it firmly, as if to keep her from escaping. His tounged pushed forward her clenched teeth and their tounges fought and danced together.

Heat rose on her cheeks as he gradually slowed down. Sebastian looked deeply at her eyes while gently nipping at her lower lips.

"I will help you. Just wait for me."

The last words were both a promise and a threat, but for her, the words are like a blade- exactly what she needed. And this blade will cut down all the ties that's binding her inside a small box, so she will wait for it. Wait for it until it strikes down.