Sophia

I heard the shower running, I don't know how much time I had, but this is my chance. I need to leave before this man pulls me into his darkness. I am loosing my mind, my sanity. I pulled the sheet around me and reach the closet door, woah, his closet is more like a designer store, I pushed that thought away, I don't have time to admire his extravagance.

I picked up the first T-shirt and sweat pants I saw and wore them. I floded the pants till my knees as they were too big for me. I left the room bare feet, I am not going to wear those killer heels ever. I ran down the stairs towards the front door from where I came last night."Hey! where are you going, girl" I heard one of the bodyguard saying and I ran even faster. As I flew open the door there was a loud ringing sound and I halted in shock. Damn !!

It was some sort of alarm and it was ringing loudly, there were two guards outside at the metal gate who turned towards me and I shut the door and step backwards inside the house, I turned and leaned at door frame with my eyes closed and hands on my ears trying to block out the ringing and my failure. I guess, I was trying to escape from the consequences I will be facing after what I did. At that scary thought I opened my eyes and there he was stepping down the stairs, water was dripping down from his hair, he just came out of the shower, he had nothing on just the black towel wrapped around his waist. He reached near me saying over his phone "Yup, got it under control, thanks". He passed me and press some buttons at the door side and turned off the alarm.

"Nice outfit, going for a stroll". He said in a sarcastic manner as he came closer to me. I was shaking with fear, I couldn't look him in the eyes its like I was a meek pigeon and he was vicious cat ready to pounce on me. I was expecting another slap or even if he shoot me right now it wouldn't surprise me. But instead he said "Why don't you go have a shower and come down, we will have breakfast then?" I nodded and let out the breath I don't know I was holding as I took one step towards the stairwell. As I passed him he caught me by my upper arm and leaned in, "Don't try that again", his grip tightened painfully, "you get a free pass because you pleased me so well this morning, try that again and you won't be seeing sunlight for rest of your life, understand?" There wasn't one trace of doubt or humor in his voice. He wasn't scolding me or screaming at me, but his calmness gave away the seriousness of his words. His tone shook me to the core and I believed him. I swallowed hard, as much beautiful he is on the outside he was hideously scary on the inside. Waiting for my response he said "Understand, Doll?" "Y-yes Don" I stuttered in fear and he let go off my arm saying "You better". I straightly head towards the stairwell and went upstairs.

I showered and scrubbed hard for I don't know how long, I wanted to get rid of his touch, his smell, I was trying and failing because no matter how hard I scrub I could still feel him on me, I could still smell him on me. I threw the scrubbing loofah in frustration and leaned down crying under the shower. I just wanted to be free, for once. For once I wanted a life, was I asking too much. Why can't I be with someone tender? Someone from whom I don't have to fear from. Why can't for once I can be someone's girlfriend, someone's wife and not their slave? Was asking for a normal family is asking too much?

I came out of my pity party and left the bathroom in his robe, because I still don't have any clothes. As I walked in the bedroom there was a dress lying on bed. It was a black chiffon fit and flare knee length floral dress. The dress was simple yet looked so expensive. The undergarments were also kept beside, they have tags on that means they are new and surprisingly are of my size. I wonder how he knows my size as his voice called in my head "I know more about you than you think Sophia". There was a note on the dress it said "black is your color". There were even flats kept aside.

Putting on the dress I watched myself in the full length mirror between the bed and fireplace. I could see his marks, the bruise on my cheek, my lips were a bit swollen, my neck was covered with red and violet bite marks so was my collar bone basically any part of my body he touched. I took some make up from the whole vanity set kept along the dresser and covered the marks with the concealer, I put on light lip gloss and tied my hair in a messy bun.

I opened the door to my surprise found Alysia standing there ready to knock "Hi , Buongiorno Signorina" she said with her ever present bright smile, looking at my blank expression I guess she understood that I have no clue what she said. "I meant Good Morning Signorina" she translated for me in English. "Good morning" I replied with half a smile. "My name is Sophia, you can call me Sophia" I said to her. "Signorina is fine for me, you do not call boss's lady with her name", she said with a light chuckle. boss's lady that comment brought back all the anxiety that her smile managed to make me forget for a minute. "I insist you call me Sophia", I told her again trying to bring a smile on my face. "Well Signorina, how about we decide that later, right now let me take you for the breakfast, I am sure you must be hungry", she said in a friendly manner and I smiled. "I must say you are very beautiful Signorina" she said as she walked with me down the stairs. "Thank you, you yourself are so pretty" I returned her the compliment "Why Grazie, Signorina" she thanked me with a small laugh.

We passed the big dining table and to my surprise we didn't turn that way, "When there is only family Don likes to eat in the smaller kitchen counter table" Alysia said sensing my doubt. I nodded. We reached at the kitchen, it was a big, clean kitchen with the wooden flooring and three chandeliers in tone with the house. There was a small four seater counter table in the beginning of the kitchen and breakfast was already being served on it.

There was sitting another man reading the newspaper. He was blonde and his messy hair gives him the charming looks of a high school player, his eyes were mix of green and blue, kind of hazel. He looks a bit like Don but younger. He was wearing a bit formal attire white dress shirt with black trousers and black suit jacket in contrast to Don's yesterday casual shirt and jeans. His shirt was however opened the first three buttons and he wasn't wearing a tie. His looks were formal yet casual. He has a muscular body. He is clean shaven unlike the stubble Don has, he was no where less handsome but less intense, he seems more of a charmer. why is every man so good looking over here "Buongiorno, Signore" Alysia's voice broke my trance. He put the paper down and replied Alysia with a playful smile " Buongiorno, little girl, how are you this morning". "Very well, Grazie Signore" Alysia replied and his gaze turned towards me and mine towards the floor "You must be our new Cinderella, you woke all of us this morning, tripped over the alarm", he said with a wink. Cinderella, what's with this nick naming crap with everyone who comes in my life.

"Put you hair down" I heard a deep husky voice. I didn't have to turn to see who he is. I know exactly who he is and I know exactly to whom is he addressing. He was coming from my opposite side with a maroon t-shirt and black jeans, with his leather jacket toppled over his shoulders he is holding with hand and typing on his phone from the other. He was looking so handsome, shut up I rolled my eyes at inner voice. He wasn't even looking at me, still I know he is watching me. His presence always make me loose my footing, I reached my hair with shaky hands and pulled the stick holding my hair in a bun and let it fall down. I saw a glint of mischief in that man's eyes who was looking at me continuously. I looked down as nervousness crept up

He was coming closer and I was loosing my ability to breathe, he took my hair in his fist and kissed me hard till I lost my breath, he whispered against my lips "You have beautiful hair, don't keep them tied up, let them flow." Then his lips moved downwards and kissed and sucked on the same place he has given me the hickey yesterday and I flinched as his bites hurt. "What the fuck", he said wiping his mouth with back of his palm. I jumped at his curse I could feel goosebumps rising all over my body "I-I -I am s-sorry. The-there were marks I-I u-used a concealer." I replied in a shaking voice. I was so embarrassed knowing that man and Alysia are listening to our conversation. I could see his smirk and Alysia's blush. "I don't want the marks I give you covered, Doll". "I-I am s-sorry", I said hesitantly, I didn't know what else to say, I was so scared, he was too close and he was so intimidating. He sighed in irritation "Look me in the eye when I am talking to you, make this the last time I tell you this, I told you I don't like repeating myself". "I am sorry" I lifted my face to see him at once, I guess, I like repeating too much. "Come, let's eat " he said as he pulled me by holding my hand towards the table where the other man was sitting.

"Morning brother" the other man stood up and greeted Don. "Morning kiddo", he said as he sat at the center chair left of his brother. "Sophia, he is my brother Ricardo", he kind of introduced me, woah I never expected Don to introduce me to anyone, who introduces their slaves. "Good Morning "I said I was surprised I didn't stutter like I do when replying to Don "Sir" I added. I didn't know how to address him. "Morning Cinderella" he greeted me back with the same nick name he used for me. "How was your night, slept ok?" he taunted me and I looked down "I-I s-slept fine, t-thanks". and there it is back, dammit. He has his wicked smile.

"Buongiorno Signorina" I heard Alysia's voice and turned to see whom she addressed. I saw a blonde girl with green emerald eyes, she must be around my age or a little older, she has so much grace in her and was so pretty, in a Hollywood actress kind of a way. She was around an inch taller than me and has these dimples when she smiles. She wore little olive green denim shorts and pink tank top, her curly hair were tied in a high ponytail. But the thing that caught my attention was a collar and a leash attached to her neck and it was terrifying me. It had a padlock at mid of her collar with something engraved on it. It read "Ricardo's kitten". It felt so intense and extremely scary. I don't know how to feel when you see something like this, I was terrified yet I can't take my eyes off her, she doesn't seem that she is a captive, she has too much pep in her step for someone who has a leash around her neck. "Buongiorno Alysia" she replied her with a cheerful smile, so genuinely cheerful, was she happy, how? "Buongiorno Don", she greeted Don with almost a little bow and a light smile. "Buongiorno Caprice" Don replied and to my surprise with a smile, not a smirk but a warm smile. I never thought this man is capable of smiling. "Buongiorno Master" she address Don's brother, Master, that word was enough for my eyes to widen in shock. "Good morning, Love " Ricardo replied her with admiration in his eyes. love, does he loves her? then why she called him Master? "You must be Sophia" She said in an excited voice and hugged me. I stumbled a bit. I didn't expect this and I was too shocked to reply "y-yeah" I said softly and nodded. "Hi I am Caprice, It's so nice to meet you, I must say you are more beautiful than I heard" she said in her chirpy voice. "Thank you, you are very beautiful yourself, it's nice to meet you too" I replied trying to smile as much as I possibly can. "You know I was so excited to meet you, after all you the first girl who is not just one night stand with Don" I blushed a bit at her comment, it made me uneasy. "Cut it out Caprice" Don said keeping his concentration on his phone "Ok-ok I back off" She said raising her hands in surrender and move across the table and knelt beside Ricardo. Why is she kneeling on the floor? Do I also have to kneel beside Don, will he also keep me with leash. I don't want to kneel like an animal, but do I have a choice?

"Come sit, why are you standing, aren't you hungry?" Don's voice relaxed me as he motioned towards the chair on his left. Thank God he is not making me kneel at the floor. Alysia served our breakfast and disappeared in the kitchen. After a long time I saw a full meal on my plate. It has pancakes, fruits and some eggs and bacon. I don't know how long its been since I ate a complete breakfast.

I saw Ricardo, tugged on her leash and she got up gracefully and sat on his lap. He was feeding her from his plate with his hands. They were giving me chills.

"Eat" I heard Don's voice as he looked at me staring at them with fork and knife in my hands. I nodded and tried to eat but I couldn't. My hands were shivering, everything here is so overwhelming. As I tried to cut the pancakes, I couldn't, my hands were trembling. My mind was going back to last night, to this morning, to Caprice's collar and leash. Everything was revolving, I was scared that I would make everything fall if I touched the plate.

"You coming with me brother, or shall I meet you at the warehouse" Ricardo's voice brought me back to senses. They have eaten too, he said to Don, who has also finished his breakfast, how long was I staring at the plate "I will meet you there" Don replied him with his eyes on me. I gulped. "Alrighty then, laters" Ricardo said as he turned and gave Caprice a deep kiss "c'ya later kitten" he said to her lovingly, "Have a good day Master, see you later" she replied and he left. I however, cannot look up from the plate filled with whole breakfast. "Have a good day, Don" she greeted Don with a smile "I will see you around Sophia" she said to me and left the kitchen.

I saw Don get up from my peripheral vision, why is he coming to my side, he leaned at table and picked a strawberry from my plate, I followed his hand with my eyes, and he put the strawberry in his mouth, I was looking at him and was not able to break the trance as he leaned down closer to my face holding my chin tilting my face back "Open" he said and I opened my lips, he slid the strawberry from his mouth to my mouth "Swallow" he ordered and I swallowed. "I would love to feed you the whole breakfast like this, Doll. Do you want that?" he said softly. "N-no Don" "Will you eat it then?" "Y-yes D-don" I was too scared. "Good girl" he said patting my head softly like you appreciate a child. He moved back to his chair and I let out the breath I was holding. Somehow with trembling hands I managed to eat. I can feel his eyes on me. I stretched my hands towards the glass of water and stopped, I looked at him and he nodded I picked up the glass and drank a bit. wow, now I need his permission to drink water too, I thought to myself. I finished breakfast, because I knew he was going to stay till I eat. I sit backwards after finishing not knowing what to do now.

"Your new wardrobe has been set in the closet, check it out, if you need anything more let me know" he said to me and I nodded. "W-which ro-room will I stay?" I asked nervously. He looked at me in confusion "My room, the one you stayed last night." he said in a manner he was surprised at this stupid question. "Oh" I said a bit shocked. I never expected that I would be staying in his room itself. It is so big and I can stay there whole day. How would it feel to sleep on a bed again without having sex? I wonder. "You thought you will be staying somewhere else?" he asked breaking my thoughts. I shook my head. "Tell me Doll, what are you thinking?" his tone was not harsh. "I-I, actually Marc told me that whores or slaves are allowed in the o-o-owner's room only till..., I-I mean they are used." I said in a lower voice hesitantly looking down. I couldn't form the words. He didn't say anything just looked at me for a moment. I thought he might say something but instead I heard him saying "Alysia" he called for her "Si Don" Alysia came at once. "Give her a tour of the house today" "Si Don" she said with smile.

He got up and so did I. "I am going out for a bit, I will see you later" He said and I nodded again. "Will you not kiss me goodbye?" he said with his evil smirk I looked at him with wide eyes, what are we a happily married couple, that he expects me to kiss him goodbye, but I know I had to give in because he said and it will happen no matter how many protest. I reach to him and kissed him on his cheek, "Don't fuck with me Sophia, you know what I want and you know I will get it" I swallowed hard and move closer to him. I was shaking in fear I reach his lips and kissed him lightly which he turned into an intense dominating kiss like always by digging his fingers into my hips. "That's my girl" he said with a smirk and left.