Chapter 8

Mia's POV.

After the little stunt that I pulled just now, I have been clinging on to my sister. My sister is giving the look which says, 'we are talking about this later'.

Guess I owe her an explanation. Great. Note the sarcasm.

The scary man was leading us the way while we were following him. He was walking at a normal pace yet it was difficult for me to keep up with his pace. He has long legs compared to my tiny ones.

"So Damien, How are you?" my sister asked. He turn for brief second to look at us before turning back. "I have been good, Olivia." he said shortly after.

Olivia just nodded her head and kept silent learning he was not interested in having a conversation which was very fine with me.

Soon we reached his car. He opened the backseat of the car and Olivia went in first to take a seat. As I was about to go next, he shut the door.

He opened the passenger seat and looked at me. No way am I seating in the passenger seat. I tried to deny but he gave me stern look which kept me shut up.

I quietly took the seat. He shut the door as he came around to other side of the car and got in. As he shut his door and start his engine, he took a look at me.

Suddenly he came near me. I shrink back as a whimper left my lips. I closed my eyes. I heard a click sound and slowly open my eyes.

I realised he had helped me with my seat belt. When I looked at him, he gave me a confused look. I nodded my head at him.

Soon we hit the road. The ride was uncomfortable. I did not say anything. Olivia kept looking between the scary man and me. The scary man was kept looking straight at road and driving.

I found myself getting bored. I was thinking on whether I should on the radio or not. Deciding on the latter, I looked outside of the window and was enjoying the view.

I heard my phone 'ping' and decided to see who was it. It was Ash.

A- hey why didn't you come to school today?

M- its a long story. I will come back tomorrow and tell.

A- ok. Anyway there was incident happen in school. And I kinda got into detention.

I laughed knowing how he always gets into trouble when I am not there.

M- of course you are. You are explaining to me what happen tomorrow mister.

A- Yes Mam.

I giggled at his childishness.

Suddenly the car came to an abrupt stop. I turn and see that the scary man was clutching on to the steering wheel so tight that his knuckle were turning white. He looked pissed.

"Damien, is everything alright?" Olivia asked from behind. We looked at each other worried.

"Yeah." he hissed. I just shrunk back into the seat further more. After few seconds, he calmed down. Soon we hit the road. Again,

Finally we reached the place. We were in Tiffany & Co. The place looked fabulous and expensive. I could keep looking at the place without blinking.

I heard someone cleared their throat. I turn around and come to face with someone's chest. I tilt my head up and see the scary man looking down at me. I quickly moved out of his way.

I went to stand beside Olivia. As we began to walk, the scary man stopped. "Olivia, Amelia and me would go and take a look at the rings. You can take a look around the other shops." he said looking straight at Olivia.

I gasped. 'no, no, no' I kept thinking. I turned to Olivia. I begged her not to. "O-Ok sure." Olivia said. WHAT! No she can't leave me here with him. She soon left. I was standing there awkwardly.

He came to stand next to me but I just moved away. He sighed and start walking. I followed him.

As we entered, the place became quite. Everyone were frozen at where they were standing. After recovering, one of the lady working came to us.

"Mr Mariano, how can we assist you?" she asked him in fear. He looked around and everyone were back to what they were doing.

"I would like 2 wedding rings and a engagement ring." he told her without and hesitation. She nodded her head and guided us to a room itself.

Guess everyone fears him. As we entered the room, I was astonished. it was magnificent. It had diamond and coloured lighting.

Damien took a seat and I just stand. Seeing this he sighed. "Seat." he said sternly. I quickly sat down.

"Show us your latest design. " he said to the lady. She nodded and open a draw. In there I saw many design of rings. And all of them looked expensive. Like really expensive.

The lady started showing different types of rings while the scary man paid close attention. And like usual I zoned off.

I am just so tired of all this things. The day since I met this scary man, my world turn upside down. And now I have to spend the rest of my life with him? That's ridiculous.

As I was zoned out, I didn't realise the scary man was talking to me. I turn to face him. He sighed and show me a ring.

It was rose gold diamond ring. It was heart shaped ring. It was simply magnificent.

"This is the engagement ring for you." he stated. I nodded my head. He sighed. "I'll have this." he said as he passed the ring back to the lady. she nodded her head.

Next the wedding ring. Like just now he continued looking through the wedding rings and I was staring into empty space.

"This looks good." he said still with frown. He has a frown on his face 24/7. I looked at the ring.

It was rose gold. It stated 'My King' and 'My Queen' in it. It actually looked nice. Simple and elegant. He turn to look at me. I just nodded my head.

He have the ring back to her. "I'll have this two." he told the lady. She nodded her head. She quickly took our ring measurements.

Soon we left the shop. I started looking for my sister. As I found her I quickly went to her. As we head back home I was again seated at the same place. Soon we arrived back home with the same awkward and uncomfortable silence with Olivia once in awhile popping in.

As soon we reached home I let out a sigh. Olivia left to go inside while I was struggling with the seat belt.

Suddenly the scary man helped me with the seat belt and I was free. As I was about the to get out, he hold my wrist stopping me.

I gasped out loud and turned around. He was looking at me. The look he gave me made me shiver.

He leaned in closer. As he was close he hold my chin. I was too shocked to move or say.

"You are mine." he whispered in my ear. He let go of my chin and wrist. After recovering from my shock, I quickly went inside without looking back.

I went straight into my room and sat in the floor.

WHAT WAS THAT?