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The owner comes around

Tom was literally shivering, his chattered and stood naked.

“I am coming, sire.” He said and gave Isabella an askance glance. She whispered, “put on your clothes and go to and open the door.”

“What?”

She used her finger to cross over her lips, gesticulated that he should just go and open the door. Tom was not sure about this but the confidence she exhibited overwhelmed him. But Wellington said he would not harm her if he caught her cheating on him but the man will definitely face his wrath. He was the one at risk here.

“Tim!” There was a dangerous note in Wellington’s voice that brooked no delay. “I am dressing up sire.’ He quickly wore his clothes and went out of the bedroom, passed through the living-room to the door. He could feel his heart beating faster and he was profusely perspiring not as a result of the rigorous exercise he was into but the fear of Wellington.

With shaky hands, he unlocked the door and saw Wellington standing by the door. A new wave of fear swept through him. He looked horrible. His forehead was swollen and had a cut, his shirt was stained with blood and there was something scary about his eyes. He was like a cast for a bloody serial killer.

“Sire? What is wrong with you?”

Wellington pushed himself inside without a word.

“Why did it take you so long to pope nth door?”

“I was naked?”

‘Naked? Why would you be naked?”

“I was alone and I had my privacy.”

“That is strange. I can’t just be walking around y room naked. Bad habit.”

Tom noticed that he was tensed.

“I need to see your bedroom.” Wellington said and without a delay, headed towards the bedroom.

The fear that swept through Tom made him felt his heart in his mouth. He was flummoxed and began to think of running away. That was the best thing to do because Isabella was right inside and she was naked.

Tom went towards the door but froze as he saw two guards standing with swords. What the hell was going on? Did someone tell Wellington that she was in here? Now it seemed he would never see Rose again because he was definitely going to die.

He went back and followed Wellington who went into his bedroom.

“I need some clothes. “ He said. “I had an accident and Isabella must not see me like this. Your cousin worries a lot.”

“I am sorry about that sire. I hope you have seen the medics.”

“I sent for my personal physician. I am okay.” Wellington looked round the room and the bed. “You like to lie naked on the bed, right?”

“No sire.” I was about going to have a bath.

“Oh, I get it. I have not been to this room before. This was Alexandra’s room. You knew him, right?”

“I only saw him once as a child. I was told he died three years ago.”

“Yes. He was a good man. I met your cousin through him.”

Wellington removed the inner shirt he was wearing. He had buried the coat along with the bodies. Whoa! What a day. He had to kill six people and two horses. Well, the slaves were his and no one dared question him. He owned them and had the right to do whatever he wanted with them but because he was a nice man, he sent a foreman to tell the family members that the men impressed him and were sent to Suthaland as a gift to his friend. That would at least make them feel a bit relaxed and have the hope that they may see them again. He was lenient because he owned them no explanation.

He wore one of Tom’s shirts which was originally his and smiled.

“This shirt reminds me of England. That is another day for another day. Have you seen your cousin? I was told she came this way?”

“No, sire.”

Wellington gave him a searching look.

“Do not tell her I was here to change my clothes.”

“Yes sire but she would see the forehead like I said in retrospect, the forehead is just a minor thing but if she sees much blood on me, she may become very worried.”

“I understand.”

“My dear.” They heard Isabella’s from the living-room as she came in. “ Are you there? Tim, is my husband in there with you?”

Now the fear in Tom vanished and was replaced by astonishment. He left her in this room and she was naked. How come she came in through the front door?

Wellington quickly threw the stained shirt under the bed and went out.

‘What are you doing in his bedroom?”

“I had a minor accident and did not want you to see the stained shirt s I came t change. Hilary said he saw you come towards this place.

“That was about two hours ago and Tim was out so I went back. Oh my god! What happened to you?” Her eyes were full of tears now.

Wellington looked at Tom and said, “can you see what I was telling?” He smiled and held her hand. “I am okay. I will go now and see the physician. He should be around. Please don’t cry.”

“Tell me what happened.”

“I was riding at a very high speed and a deer suddenly appeared. I did not know that it was being chased by a mountain lion so immediately the mountain lion passed, I lost balance and fell down. It attacked me and I ended up killing it. Gyeuza has the body. I hit my forehead on a stone as I fell down.”

“Oh my God!”

“Don’t worry my love.” He smiled. “I am fine. I just need to see the physician, have a hot bath and sleep.”

“Okay my love.” She said, showing concern which he noticed and made him happy. She still loved him. It hurt his ego for a lady to show no love for him. Rita was dead but killing her was not enough. She wounded him. How she chose john over him after all these years?

He had wonderful and adventurous times with her. She was good in bed and having the feelings of a woman who lived with her husband and preferred him was exhilarating but she shattered it at the end. He wished he killed her twice or thrice.

The daughter of a dragon really hurt him and he did not deserve that. Let them rest in hell.

He loved Isabella but he wanted adventure and the only thing to pacify him now was to have that sweet girl he saw.

She was so beautiful he thought it was too surreal to be true. He had dropped his pride, snuck back to the quarters and hid to see her again and he did. She had come out just dresses in a tight inner gown to fetch water.

He saw the most mouthwatering shape in his life. There was something different about her from any girl he had ever seen. She was young and fresh like a newly ripe fruit waiting to be plugged.

There was no doubt that was the only girl that could make him forget Rita, the daughter of a dragon.

Should he transfer her to his factory? That would raise suspicion.

Tim!

Would Tim be a problem? Would he tell his cousin about her? Could he win Tim over to his side? He was sure he would get the girl.

What was her name? Gold? Diamond or Ether?

Then an idea popped up. Yes! That was the best thing to do. He would get her at all cost.

“I will send the shirt back, Tim.” Wellington said as they went out. Isabella turned and winked at Tim, and he knew what that meant. She was coming back. She was going to give him sleeping pills in his wine as usual. He would sleep off and she would sneak back.

She was right. Never underestimate the power of a woman.

A relationship could only be based on trust, love and loyalty but you could never check on a woman or watch her. If she wished, she could make you accompany her to her lover to have s*x without you knowing.

After they had gone, Tom began to think about Rose. Isabella could not make him forget the time they spent together. It was less than two hours but it could fill a whole lifetime logbook.

 Not gotten over their first kiss. The taste of her mouth was so powerful he did not feel that of  Isabella.

He did not know that Wellington had plans for Rose.

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