8- You Are So Dead

'How my dreams shattered in one moment was unfathomable. Before I knew it, I was in an entirely different world." ****** It's night, I was still in the bed, clutching the sheets closer to my chest. Each time this door opens, I get frightened, thinking it might not be Sebastian. His presence had induced immense terror in my mind. I cannot believe in a matter of heartbeat, my emotions changed. All it took was one glimpse of his true face and I knew I made a wrong choice. But, how sweet he was. How beautifully we used to talk over phone, how he smiled at me. Those words when we got married- was all of it a lie? He was a perfect man- or least that is what he showed to the world. With my face hidden in the sheet, I no longer held the strength to confront him. Dread had consumed my mind. I feel suffocated now. My heart skipped a beat when the sound of the door being opened reached me. This time, I don't need to peek. It's him. This strong scent, those heavy footsteps approaching me. Shutting my eyes, I pretended to sleep but the shiver I received only to feel him standing behind me cannot hide itself. 'Eileen." His stern tone called. Before I could react, he grabbed the sheets and pulled them down roughly. 'I know you are awake." He said, taking the sheets off, clearly not liking my action of trying to hide myself. Narrowing my eyes, I held the pillow, making an almost crying face, worried what he might do. 'Stop shaking. Your parents are here to see you." He said coldly, contemplating my form before placing his both hands across from me and leaning to my ear. 'You better go along with my words and don't you fucking dare to create a scene with them. Keep those lips sealed." He warned me in a low but firm whisper, sending unnerving distress down my spine. 'Unless you want me to leave you unable to meet anyone ever again." He said, holding my chin, forcing me to look him in the eyes. 'I-I understand." I whimpered, not trying to do anything which could displease him at the moment. I don't want to think what he could do. I had already seen I don't matter to him. I am simply a toy, my worth is mere dust and he wouldn't stumble once before annihilating my whole bloodline. 'Good girl. I am calling them in." He said, pulling away a little and clearing his throat, leaving me alone to call my parents. I sat up, drinking some water to regain my cognition. I am a terrible actor. I am not someone who could hide her feelings. Taking a deep breath, I forced out a shaky smile. As I was worried about how I would react, the door opened and Papa rushed to my side, hugging me. 'Oh, Eileen, My love. How are you?" Papa asked, kissing my head and sitting beside me. 'I am fine…" I whispered, looking down. 'When Sebastian told us Rick shot you, we got extremely worried. Are you okay now?" Mama asked, on the verge of crying but I remained still. My eyes widened in disbelief. Looking up at Sebastian, he held an unreadable expression, leaning against the bedpost. Utterly disinterested. 'Things got out of hand and I had to take action in self-defense. Thankfully the matter didn't reach the media." His tone changed instantly. The fake charming one he used on me to lure me in this fake gallantry. With a dropped jaw, I cannot believe his lies, keeping my parents under fake reality. 'Oh, thank God, Sebastian came at the right time. We are so glad you are her partner, Dear." Mama said, blessing Sebastian as he smiled. ‘What an infidel.' I thought furiously, gripping the sheet, disappointed. They don't know his true face. 'I told you, your precious is my precious." He replied softly, smiling sweetly with the power to sway anyone. ‘Yeah, your precious toy to attain misery for recreation.' Scoffing internally, I looked away with a sour face. 'What happened, Love?" Papa asked, holding my hand, worried about my reaction. 'Your hands are so cold, are you alright?" Papa asked worriedly. Swallowing hard, I looked back at him, dying to tell him the truth. I shivered, on the verge of crying. He broke the daughter you brought with extreme care. I never knew pain but he shattered me. 'Eileen?" Papa called again and I couldn't take it. 'Papa." I called him in a croaked voice, a tear pricking in the corner, refusing to leave his hand. Opening my mouth, neglecting the consequence. I was about to cry and tell them everything but Sebastian refrained me. 'Of course, our Eileen is extremely fragile, how can she bear it? The incident traumatized her." Sebastian said with a soft chuckle, coming closer which made my breath hitched, tensed what he will do. But, he sat beside me and wrapped his one hand around my shoulder… tightly. My voice stuck in my throat, petrified at his grip. 'It's okay, love. It passed, I am here now. You are safe." He whispered, taking my hand forcefully but showing his fake affection he kissed them. 'Oh Eileen, What's the fear you have when he is with you?" Papa sighed and smiled as well. 'Exactly. How can I allow anyone to hurt my Eileen?" ‘Only I have the right to do it. That is why I married her' is silent. Gulping hard, I wanted to pull my hand away but his grip was iron. 'As long as he is with you, I will be relieved that my daughter is in good hands." Please don't say good. He is the biggest criminal in the present time. I remained still, shaking when Sebastian held me. I was frightened to confront his wrath. Almost crying by his hand on my shoulder. 'Look how badly she is shaking, Dear. Let her rest for now." Mama said which made me pull Papa's hand, shaking my head in denial. 'Don't go, Papa." Shit, shit. I couldn't control my emotions. I can't hide my feelings. They cannot feel the tension but I can, how his huntings eyes are preying upon me. This vile smile cannot hide his intentions after they leave, he wouldn't let it slide. I can feel it under my bones how deadly his wrath is going to be. I am so dead. I am so dead. 'I guess Eileen is attached to you greatly. You should hold her." Sebastian said, kissing my cheek before pulling away. Thankfully. 'Sorry, Love. She had always been like this. She loves her Father more than anything." Mama said and it's true. I love him and I need his protection right now badly. I need him to protect me like he always does. 'Love, it's okay. Papa's here." Papa whispered, hugging me, rubbing my back to help me relax but I kept holding him rigidly. If they leave, I cannot imagine how he will punish me. 'Don't go, Papa. Please." I whispered, not leaving his shirt as I ended up crying, a tear rolled down my cheek followed by another. 'Stay with me." I cried, hiding my face in his chest, shivering continuously to think what he will do to me in solitude. 'Eileen, I know you are scared but don't worry. You have Sebastian with you. He won't let anything happen to you." He whispered, pulling away and cupping my cheeks, wiping my tears. 'I need you, Papa. Don't leave me." I sniffed, refusing to let him go. Words were at the edge of my tongue to spill the truth. But the outcome of it would be unbearable, I know. 'Why don't you guys stay for the night? Eileen is obviously scared… if anything happens. She'd be serene when you are here." Sebastian suggested. I blinked, thinking I heard him wrong but no. I didn't get his reasoning for doing this but I am absolutely scared. 'I guess you are right." Papa nodded, holding my hands. 'Are you happy now? I am staying and if there is anything you need, you can tell me. Okay?" Papa said sweetly, returning his sweet smile to help me relax but nothing could help as long as Sebastian is here. 'Come, I will show you your room. I will give Eileen something to eat and her medicines as well." Sebastian offered. I resent how he twisted his resonance into a sugar-coated one to manipulate them. 'Sure." They nodded. I shook my head, wiping the tears on my cheeks but Papa pulled away. 'Papa, no. Pa-" I tried to speak, not letting him but Mama cupped my cheek. 'Eileen, you are a big girl now. It's okay. Nothing is going to happen. It has passed. Rick won't haunt you anymore." She smiled, reassuring me but all of it was useless. My heart was thumping, my breaths enhanced immensely but Sebastian took them with him, leaving me all alone in this darkness. Fuck, fuck, fuck! The presage of what will happen restricted my voice in my throat, I wanted to call them but no voice escaped my vocal cords. My petite being trembled by apprehension. I remained motionless, holding the sheets but my worrisome thoughts could not last long when the doors opened and the sound of the door being locked immobilized my soul. 'I warned you…" My body went numb accompanied by a deadly shiver, feeling his fury dispersing in the room. Indicating I should have obeyed in the first place but horrified, my mind went blank. With a gaped mouth, rapid heartbeat and shallow breaths, I forced myself to lift my head, eyes falling upon his hand holding the doorknob. Looking all the way up to his hardened features, sending a death-stare in my direction. Conveying one message which immersed me in fear. ‘You are so dead'