JADE
I propped myself in the black limousine that was expected to convey I and Luciano to my new home. We sat few metres away from each other and for some reason, my heart was palpitating so badly.Aurora's and Mariposa's taunt kept on replaying in my head like a song on repeat.Why were they calling me all sort of derogatory names like whore and a slave? And what did they mean by hopefully I can bear Luciano a son before he tosses me away?Was that the main reason I was to marry him? To become a baby making machine?! I literally had a life ahead of me before all these now these people are trying to subjugate me and turn me into a housewife!A thought roamed at the back of my mind as we both drove in silence. Would he force me to consummate the wedding though?My parents had made sure no man had carnal knowledge of me right from the time I was little but tonight he might.....No. If he does it then it would be rape because I will not consent to it.But these people seem like they are even higher than the law themselves."Luciano" I braced myself up and called out to him."Yes?"I had multiple questions to ask. I did not even know where to start from. "Did you ever have a first wife?"I did not mind asking him this question. I needed to know the kind of man I was married to especially after Aurora's words of him casting me away like the others.He turned his gaze away from his phone and had his eyes on me.Did he perhaps find my question annoying or intruding?"No I never got married in the past. You are my only wife" the words left his lips slowly.I breathed a sigh of relief. But why am I relieved to learn about this?"But I do have many mistresses" he added to my very dismay.Of course. Goddammit. What was I expecting?! He said he will be a dutiful husband to me back at the reception but I doubt it.He has many mistresses. Not even one!He is a handsome wealthy man, how could I have expected more from him?"Are you angry principessa? You do not seem to like the information?" He asked, chortling at my discomfort."Of course not. Why would I be? Men are polygamous in nature. Have as many as you want if you so desire it" I scornfully and sarcastically spat at him."Is that what you really think?"I nodded as a reply and he did not say anything else again. I focused on watching the road as we drove but I guess I was so deep in vexation that I did not even notice when we drove inside what seemed like a huge luxurious estate.Was he the only one staying in such a huge area? Why this place can house more than a hundred people!God I can not start imagining how many acres of lands were used up! We drove past various grand mansions, all looking luxurious and opulent. The area seemed so garden like, adorned with well trimmed bushes and various radiant flowers.Each house we passed were all connected by the paved clean white roads. Mini fountains which oozed pure clear crystal water and gothic statues were deposited at all corner along with the different types of flowers and various expensive cars which were littered all around. I noticed quite a handful of guards and staffs everywhere we drove, and I think I even saw a swimming pool too.Oh my God! How rich are these people? He can not tell me only him lives in such a grand estate."This is our family's estate. It has been in the family for generations upon generations, passed down from one kin to the next. My uncles and their families, my cousins and their families, my brothers and their families, even my mother, they all reside right here. We also have quite a handful of loyal staffs who keep this place running smooth as silk," Luciano declared, as if he had the uncanny ability to pluck thoughts straight from my mind."Wow. It is very, uhm...too huge" I was too dazed to even think of a befitting reply.Luciano laughed and smiled, "We shall soon get to my house so you can be settled in" I did not say a word after that. In due time, our ride took a halt and Luciano was the first to get off as I followed suit.We stood in front of a huge milky shade mansion which looked more gothic than the rest of the houses.Wait. He lived here?!My jaws dropped to the ground at the size but I was quick to mask my surprise seeing how amused he was when looking at me.More than a dozen staffs were arrayed before him. They all bowed their heads as if he was some sort of king.Taking hold of my hand, Luciano pulled me into the grand walls of his mansion, the staffs closely following us before dispersing to their various duties.One thing I noticed was that I saw quite a number of men with guns at the wedding and I felt it was just for safety but now I am seeing those same men in our house with us and they even seemed to have increased in size."Will we not pay respect to your father and mother?" I asked before we climbed one of the intricately designed stairs that divided the huge living room.I did not know why I asked that but it was the respectful thing to do. I guess. Luciano took a halt, "my father is late and my mother is late too", he said the words with no emotions in his facial features and even voice.Huh? Is this man bipolar? But minutes ago he spoke of his mother. "But you said your mother lived here with you""My step mother. She is my step mother. We can go greet her later. But not now"I developed a rapid surge of goosebumps as we climbed the flights of stairs. Suddenly I felt more terrified of him than before and I did not know why.Was it the manner in which he addressed his parents death?Swiftly, I pulled my hands away from his."Why did you do that?" He questioned."You do not like it when I hold your hands?" He added taking a step closer towards me which were replaced by two backward steps from me."Sir..." the voice of a staff timely cut into our conversation.Three maids approached us from behind,giving a respectful bow before one of them spoke."We were instructed by your mother to be your wife's personal maids and prepare her for tonight"Prepare me for tonight?"Very well. Take her with you" Luciano consented before walking away.What were they preparing me for?Would I have to put up a show to impress the entire Grecos?It was then I got the clearer picture of what they actually meant.My wedding night consummation.JADEI did not stop the maids from ushering me out of Luciano's presence. I needed him out of sight to think properly.To think about my fate tonight. I can not do this with someone I do not love or know. I barely know him. This is not the fifteenth century where girls have no say in their affairs. This is my life and I will not not let anyone pressure me into having sex with him.The maids led me to a spacious bed chamber. I stared dewy eyed at the room I was in. Everything from the rug to the bed to the walls were oozing of wealth, bloody wealth.What do these people do that gives them so much money? Do they own a tech company? A fashion line? Nope. That is absurd.But still, it was not impossible.I sat on the bed as the maids helped me undress from my wedding gown."Is this I and Luciano's room?" I was tempted to ask as they took of my earrings."No ma'am. This is your private bedchamber. Your bedroom. When you desire peace and away from your husband you can come here. We got e
JADEI watched Luciano with bated breaths as he reclined back to his seat on the dinning. He avoided my anxious stares and focused on eating his meal. But I could tell that he was no longer interested in his food.He instead fiddled with it before taking little bites and his fist kept on balling and unballing. He was really struggling to control his rage.Why would his so called brothers come in here, make flirtatious comments towards me and one had the audacity to tuck out a gun?It felt like they had a sinister agenda in visiting him.Was he not in good terms with them?All these confusing questions and new discoveries were irking me to be honest.Nobody wants to tell me what really goes on in this family! It feels like everybody is hiding something from me! Luciano inclusive.Unable to concentrate on my food either, I dropped the cutleries in my hands and stared at Luciano. "What was all that?" I asked.He stopped eating and slowly ascended his gaze to hold mine, "What do you mean
JADE I was running, running so fast. My feets dug deep into the wet, black soil as I sprinted through what seemed like a very dark forest.I stumbled upon shrubs, branches and tall grasses on my way and I had so many cuts and bruises from them. But I just had to run as fast as I could. Someone was chasing me. Someone that wanted me to kill me. The unknown murderer was angry, blood thirsty and revengeful.My heart drummed in my ears and my body was going weak from exhaustion.I ran so fast but I accidentally stumbled over a branch and fell flat to the ground.I raised my eyes up and right before me was Raffaele, a murderous intent glaring in his eyes for me. His gun was pointed right at my head but before he could pull the trigger, Luciano came out from nowhere and tackled him to the ground. I watched them fight to death until the sound of a gunshot blasted through my earwalls. All the blood drained from my face that instant and pain overwhelmed me. Raffaele had shot Luciano rig
JADE The day went by in a blur and once again, the estate was thrown into darkness by night. After my talk with Luciano, he went off to work and I never did set my eyes on him up until now.I never knew he worked this late.I did a great deal of reading today. Luciano had a huge library up stairs and I delighted in exploring its books, the entire library oozing of vast knowledge and ideas.After that, I ate launch, watched a bit of television before dozing off in the living room and waking up again.I had expected to see Luciano back though. And for some reason, it saddened me when the maids and guards informed me that he was not back yet. I ate dinner, showered up and retired to my bed but yet still no sign of Luciano.Hours had passed as I laid on my bed, my eyes observing the skies. Lightning flashed across the dark horizon, signalling a storm approaching.Was that a bad sign?Quickly I picked up my phone from where it laid. It was close to midnight. Just few minutes away.I
JADEThree days had passed already. So fast. I still had not yet recovered from the tumultuous events of the last few days. I still find it hard to believe that I almost got raped in just my second night of being in this family and by Luciano's brother for that matter.And Luciano whom I expected to be my comfort and shield, treated me like I was a common object, a possession of his all because I ran to his brother for help. We rarely even spoke these days.I never imagined him to be so petty and keep such malice with me all because of that.What is a brother whom you can not meet in times of distress? He says there is nothing going on in this family yet he forbade me from going over to his brothers. Well if he had not then I would not even bother going any way.The aftermath of the rape still loomed over me like a dark cloud. I am really not safe in this place but who can I confide in?I do not feel comfortable with Luciano nor any other family members of his. Oh God please help
LUCIANO I could not concentrate on a single thing after Jade told me to leave her alone. A day had completely passed since we had that brief outburst of anger and all I just wanted to do was to grab her towards me at that moment and kiss her so passionately so she could understand that my emotions were intertwined with hers.I could never leave her alone. Not even if she begged for it or a gun was pointed at my head.I will not say I love her because love is a foreign word to me. I do not think I will be able to love anyone. My mother loved my father dearly but it did not fix their broken marraige. Her love was just not enough to do it.But I do care for Jade alot. I cared for her more than I cared for myself. I cared for her the moment I was told that I would be her husband. It was initially going to be Raffaele who would marry her but the man could not just keep his dick within his pants. He had gotten Aurora pregnant out of wedlock then so my father on his deathbed instructed
JADE When we arrived at Luciano's step mother's quarter, it felt like we had been walking for a millennium. I never realised this estate was this huge and also confusing. Every house seemed to look alike. A huge banquet had been arrayed before us and to my surprise, I saw that Luciano step brothers and their wives coupled with some men who looked like they were of Luciano's age and their own wives were in attendance. Probably they were his cousins. He did say his cousins resided here too.Mrs Gabriela welcomed us all as we greeted her in return before taking our seat. I watched as Luciano's brothers, cousins and wives exchanged pleasantries among themselves but Luciano did not move an inch after sitting down.And not much of his cousins came to welcome us either. Just two were bold enough to offer us a kind smile and to talk with Luciano. The disunity among the Greco brothers was alarming. Oh heavens please help me.Soon enough, everyone sat down in their assigned places; each
Nothing mattered to Luciano at that point other than beating the living day light out of his step brother.If possible he wanted to kill him while he was at it.How dare he say such rubbish against his wife! His own wife!There was no way Luciano was keeping silent!"Separate them!" One of their cousins, Petro, yelled the moment they both began their heated combat.Punches, kicks, the awful sound of bones cracking filled the air with blood dripping on the ground from both brothers. Luciano was too angered at the moment. "Restrain Luciano!" Matteo growled, as few of the brothers tried to hold Luciano down and stop him from delivering fatal punches to Raffaele."Fucking let go of me!" Luciano growled with such a blood thirsty rage, knocking them all off and punching some of them in the groins before continuing with his hard blows and punches at Raffaele who was already battered up and bleeding badly.His entire features screamed of pain which oozed all over him. Luciano had blood spl