Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Mena

1, it wasn’t every day one

“1–L..” I failed to manage my voice. Perhaps preparing what I wanted to say would be better for the next time. Then again, i was told to make up their own punishment.

Tll do whatever you say. I believe you don’t hurt children. Naty, she’s good, obedient… like me. I’ll stay quiet. I’ll play my part I ranted anything in convince him, and judging by the chuckle that escaped his lips, followed by a satisfied sniff, I hoped I had passed the test

“And the child’s father? Will he b

he be an issuK?

“No!” I lied… again. “I haven’t seen him in months!”

Well, that part was true.

This time I even felt bad for twisting the truth, but I had no choice. Staying within these mansion gates, being Alessio’s fiancee was the only way to protect Naty from Anson.

In any

other scenario, I could’ve let her stay with her family, but in this case that would’ve been a lost cause. Dad who had left us for his new wife when I was only two years old, hadn’t looked back ever since. Mom never made me forget how he had just packed his bags and didn’t care about me, didn’t fight for me, wasn’t interested and didn’t want to see me.

The hardest part was having eight siblings, but none of them sharing the same dad. The four oldest shared the same father, and so did the four youngest. I was the middle child.

There really was no point of having that much siblings because we hadn’t really spoken after we all left the house.

That part was mainly because of mom who did not stood behind my pregnancy. At least once a month I would recall her exact words before she kicked me out. If you ruin your life by keeping that baby, you’ll be as good as dead to me and so I was.

Over the years, she did see Naty a few times, probably out of curiosity, but the two were not close. Till this day she refused to be her grandmother.

“Anyway,” Alessio woke me from my thoughts, eyeing me as if he wanted me to confess all I had been thinking. I’ll have them take your stuff to this

This room!

Confused, I looked around the room he had ordered me to clean a few days ago. Why would he take my stuff here?

“But this is

is your room!”

“Our room” he corrected, his tone a bit irritated. “And now I need to arrange a children’s room too, thanks to your little stunt.”

I wanted to talk back, tell him to treat me with a bit more kindness if he really needed me, but his patience was wearing thin and I needed him just

as much.

Once again, we just stared at each other. It seemed to be some kind of silent understanding between the two of us, and I bet it wouldn’t be the last

He still scared the shit out of me, but somewhere deep down I could sense some kindness. I hoped he wasn’t as terrible people made him out to be I was aware he wasn’t exactly good either because I knew who these people were and what they stood for.

His reaction towards Naty could’ve been way worse.

“I’m sorry for lying” I found myself apologizing. I usually don’t lie. I just… I needed to protect myself-

“Protect yourself from who? From what? I don’t see any danger.” he spat, offended by my choice of words. It really was quite amusing seeing the surprised look on his face. Was it really that hard to understand that he was the threat?

I opened my

mouth to respond but quickly shut in, fearing any wrong word could

d escalate the situation.

“For how long have you been here?” he suddenly asked

I furrowed my brows. “Excuse me?”

“Answer

“Few months”

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“Listen, Alessio spoke, “We met at a park about four months ago, we’ve been talking ever since, I didn’t meet your daughter because you’re a good and responsible mom, I recommended you to work at this mansion, and we plan to marry before the end of next year”

It was too much information to remember, but I didn’t want to take any chances, my brained worked overine. Even if my mind was going to explode, I would rather remember every single detail because I didn’t want to get on his nerves him by asking him to repeat himself.

“How long will I be here? 1 asked with a trembling voice. I couldn’t stay here too long. The Fanuccis were a dangerosis family with many enemies and businesses which I didn’t agree with. I also couldn’t stay here for less than a month or so. If that were the case, I might as well could’ve taken my chances with Anson

“You’ll stay here until you’re of no use to me anymore, he stated coldly

With every repeat of that sentence inside my head, it sounded worst than the first time. What exactly did he meant with until I’m of no use?

He reached to touch my chin, but I thinched. His words sent a shiver through me, making me question if Naty and I were truly better off here than with Anson. For all I knew, he could execute us both after he was done using me.

“I don’t want to hurt or kill you,” he said, reading my mind. “Just need you for a while. Comply, don’t lie, I’ll let you walk away unhurried. Understand?” Alessio softened. “Your daughter needs you. I know that

I nodded slowly, taking in his sincere words.

pcontact to a mamamam,” he instructed. They won’t talk to you anyway. Deep down.

“You don’t need to interact with anyone unless spoken to Keep they know I’d never settle for some maid

His words stung, Isit I remained silent, my pride bruised. Why was I overreacting when was a good thing? I didn’t need them talking to me. Fewer

interactions the better

“Will I still be working as a mail?*

“M–Maid?” Alessio laughed in my face. Something I didn’t even i

i know he was capable of doing You think my fiancee will work as a maid?”

I need the money for Naty,” I said barely above a whisper.

“Of course, money,” He sigheit, pointing to a notebook on the cabinet. “There’s a card, my number, everything you need. My driver will be available at any time, security will be with you wherever you’ll go expect you to go out to dinner with your kid because like I said, don’t show your face too much, keep the interactions at the minimum, buy something nice for yourself-

“I don’t need security” I spoke up for the first time, my volume at a hundred

I’ll

“Fine, Alessio agreed faster than I thought he would have. “No security. Ell make sure to tell them.”

“Won’t you be here!” I asked, unsure how I felt about his rushed explanations. That could only meant one thing. He would leave me to fend for myself

I didn’t want him to leave. I didn’t exactly wish

for hims

him to stay either, but I needed his guidance. He was the one that brought me into this mess.

I

T have business out of state, but I’ll make it quick.” Alessio told me, pulling out something from his pocket. I had to blink a few times to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating when he pulled out the giant diamond rock

It wasn’t just pretend, it was an engagement–engagement, and I didn’t like where this was headed. Its size and sparkle left me speechless, and I shook my head

Alessio didn’t care. He ignored my silent protest and slid the ring onto my finger. “Don’t shake your head at me. Bothers the shit out of me.”

Tms-“A finger was pressed to my lips before I could finish that sentence.

“We’ll definitely be banning some words.” Alessio hissed under his breath. “Talking to you is like talking to a robot. If we want to make this shit believable you’ll have to give me something, show me some personality

Personality!

Rich coming from him.

Robot! That I couldn’t argue with

Keeping my mouth shut, I watched as he walked towards the door, then paused while looking back. “I hope I haven’t made the wrong decision, Jumena. I could’ve chosen any other maid, but I chose you. Remember, being part of this family is a privilege, an opportunity others would kill for

Right.

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Being part of this twisted family and being engaged to the most twisted son.

What a privilege.

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