Dance with The Devil.

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ess which was trapping me and showed me consciou

y eyes instantly popped open and I sat st

ckles and combed the hairs which were falling on my eyes. They were messy due to sleep

nd lead us out of the small cabin. I found that the air hoste

. I quickly unbuckled myself and tried to jump out to take f

asked and I smiled in embarrassme

h air. My head hurts." I replied hesitantly

e way. But the doctor said it was safe to travel. We are go

ine, it's not tha

ntil I come back for you." He said c

are you going?"

e from the window. Alright?" He asked kissing my forehead and I nodded dej

to have something?" S

r ple

ee men of equal built, wearing black Armani greeted him with a bow. They talked for a while when all of a sudden, Valentine looked back and waved at me making me chuckle. I waved back while fin

onfused as he adjusted i

standing and walk by his side as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder protectively. The three men from earlier walked like a shield around u

ck cars were following us while the other two were ahead. Tensio

ped in my direction. His eyes were sc

sweeth

cern and he smiled before wrapping an arm a

in twenty minutes." He assured and I

y all around. Even under the scorching sun, the place stood like heaven. The cars were going fa

parkled in amazement. I think it's the most beautiful thing I ever saw. The mansion isn't the right word to describe such a grand palace. The milky shade ran across strong walls and pillars. A lawn full of colorful flowers and green plants spreads heavenly fragrance gulping all the bad odor of outside. Buzz of bees a

so fresh. Reaching in front of the wooden double doors, Valentine knocked twice. I jumped startled not expecting the thumping voice to echo loud. He chuckles from beside me and I couldn't help but glare silently. In no time, the doors

fing the 6ft man in her 5ft figure for a hug. Valentine lau

nd the woman immediately burst into tears scanning my face. She threw her arms around me, pulling me to her chest. Valentine told me

inging sensation behind my eyes, consoling the old lady. We must have shared a strong bond in the past. "I am warning you, Master Valentine, if you ever dared to upset my baby, you are going to face my w

flooded my vision. A feminine screech broke my trance. Our heads whipped in the direction of a teenage blond running in our direction. Her curly hairs bounced in the air and maroon sundre

ollecting who she was. Valerie Romero

't believe it." She screamed in ex

ediately scooted away following his command. A permanent grin was plastered on her heart-

atherly figure with respect who smiled back. Then h

me to death with a bone-crushing hug. I stood a

t recovered fully yet." Valentine warned pulling her b

?" She asked

made her sigh and

and drags me behind her. Valentine winked at me and turned to Lola. We

king. There was a door at the end of the aisle. It led to the back of the mansion where most of the garbage was dumped. Leaving the kitchen, Valerie led me towards the stairs. Something dark cau

Valerie freeze. She followed the line of my sigh

ll the outdated and unimportant things there."

re?" I asked not buying her excuses. She

secret door where Valentine hides a

ned raising an eye

Promise me that you will not think about that place ever." She plead

ill

need to show you study a

*

. A yawn escaped my lips and I stretched on

ble." She said eyeing my same clothes from the journey and left. I marched towards the closet and pulled out PJ's ignoring a row of silky lacy gowns. They were too revealing for my taste. I will never buy such things. Once showered, I

t and the duo stopped diverti

I smiled politely trying not to be rude. Suddenly a memory surged

the man. Oh, so that's why he was there. I nodded in acknowledgment and looked around. Harman has a crooked nose and scar on chin. I notice

question slipped from my l

ere so addicted to him." Valerie teased and Lola slappe

ing." I said averti

s get started, I am starving." Harman interjected digging in. I nodded half-heartedly and started my meal. The

questioned again an

er's personal bodyguard. He is

ssed during the flight." I asked Harman who froze

the boss has returned, I am sure everything will be alright. Y

. I chose Hunger's game and settled on the brown leather couch near the empty fireplace. Valerie was already off to bed. Lola also called it night while Harman took the liberty of explo

eyelids closed in exhaustion and I

*

cheeks and neck. A moan left my throat feeling soft ca

ock in the corner. It was 4 in the morning. My back

our work is so important?" I spat trying to sit but he lifted me up brida

stay longer. I am sorry. But why were you sleeping on that small couch w

An unrecognizable emotion crossed his features an

d in disbelief an

wait for you. Aren't you a husban

and o

mell disgusts me. I don't like it." I said deeply upset with the sit

m now. Will that make you h

ed his cheek. We entered the bedro

rushing to the bathroom and soon shower was heard.

d kissing my neck and wrapped an arm around my waist. "Valentine, I wi

*

d Pe

as Crystal snores softly already lost in the dream world. Tears stung Valentine's ey

will always

shame and guilt. Only if he hadn't done those sinister deeds. Only if he understood this sweet girl