Diego checked his phone after a beep came in. His eye flickered with something dangerous. He stood up and left the room without making any excuses.
Xavier wasn't surprised by this. But then he recalled Candy. How come she is an employee in the Gonzalez company, even with her father's wealth?
When Diego appeared after he had hugged Candy, he saw the trace of anger in his eyes which was directed to him. And that scared him a little..
Why?
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Candy woke up due to the water poured on her head. She found herself in a not-so-dark room. She tried to move but found out she was tied to a chair.
Raising her head she saw Natalie sitting with her leg on top of another. Besides her was Vortex, who had a creepy smile on his face.
"How was your vacation Candy?" Natalie asked if she had a cold look.
"Let me go!" She yelled.
"Tssk.. You're such a stubborn kid who gets on my nerves right from your childhood. How ungrateful of you to run off on your wedding. Do you know the humiliation you put me through?" Natalie asked. She stood and slowly walked towards Candy.
"All I wanted for you was to be happy. I found a good husband that was going to heal that broken heart of yours but you're such an ungrateful soul to run off" Natalie gritted her teeth.
"You were planning to kill me and take the wealth I inherited. You're a monster" Candy frowned. How could this woman be so proud of her wrongdoings?
"Isn't that a way to solve your problem? You aren't too hurt because of Mark but for the fact that you have a slim chance of giving birth"
Candy's face loosened and her lips parted.
"I know how you so much love children Candy and hated the fact that you might not have a child of your own. Guess what, I can make your dream come through. I'll take care of your child and make him or her live a very good life"
Candy clenched her fist, her jaw clenched hard. What is this woman taking her for? A dumb person? Well, she was the one who had let her pain give Natalie the chance. Her cold eyes stared into space.
"Natalie" For the first time she called Natalie by her name.
Raising her gaze to her, Candy asked.
"I'm not stupid. Stop talking nonsense"
Natalie was caught off guard by her cold aura but then immediately got over it.
"Hmm, you're just like your father"
Candy frowned. "What are you talking about?"
"I guess trying to persuade you won't work. I'll go with the hard way" Natalie turned her head to Vortex and walked towards him. The door opened and some men came.
They were all putting on only shorts. Their bodies were strong and hard.
"This is where you are going to die Candy. These men are going to get you pregnant no matter what. You're going to bore a child and I'll kill you" Natalie said lightly and left the place leaving the remaining work to Vortex.
Candy swallowed hard, her heart was pounding fast against her chest. Is this going to end well? He is coming, right? He had promised her last night.
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LAST NIGHT***
Candy managed to stay up and wait for Diego. He released her into the pool too. She wanted to let him know about her situation.. About what happened to her.
She could only hope he didn't send her away after that.
When he came she greeted him with a smile. As usual, Diego only grunt.
While watching him eat, Candy decided to start a conversation.
"How was work?"
"If you have something to say, say it" He replied without looking up a her.
'Why are you so cold?' She wanted to ask but decided not to. She inhaled, mustering up the courage in her.
"At the pool and bedroom, you didn't use protection. Did you know about my condition?" She asked.
"Yes" He replied straightforwardly and Candy's heart sank. He continued. "If you're worried about that then you shouldn't. I don't plan on having any kids"
Candy should be happy about it but she wasn't.
"Getting weak because of your pain is a terrible decision" He spoke again.
"And being too cold to people just because of your pain is a terrible decision too," Candy said and he looked up to her. She was calm.
"What?"
"There must be a reason why they act this way. As your wife, I'll try to find out the reason and change you."
Diego smirked at her words.
"Is that a challenge?" He asked.
Candy smiled cutely. "If that's how you take it then yes" Diego nodded.
"You might suffer a little tomorrow. But don't worry, I'll do my part and help you" He said and Candy's eyes widened.
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Now, she knows what he meant by that.
Vortex reached for Candy's chin and lifted her head to look at him. His eyes went down to her slightly exposed cleavage.
Seeing how beautiful she was, he wanted to have a taste of her.
"You're beautiful," He said, touching her lips. Candy bitten his hand, he groaned in pain.
"Fuck!" Vortex cursed and slapped her immediately. He held her hair and yanked it hard. Candy yelped but never showed a weak face to him.
"I was thinking of going easy on you but now I'm going to fuck you so hard until you bleed"
"Tssk" Candy let out a laugh.
"You think this is a joke huh? In a minute your scream will be the only thing that is going to fill this room"
A loud bang could be heard outside the door. Vortex looked up.
'He's here' Candy thought.
"Hey, keep it down there morons!" Vortex yelled and looked back at Candy, who had a knowing smile on her face.
"Why are you smiling?" Vortex asked but then Candy laughed again. He thought she was crazy.
"There's something you don't know about me," Candy said and Vortex scoffed. Is she trying to act tough?
"What is it?" He asked.
"I have a husband"
Immediately those words left her mouth a scream was heard outside the room.
Vortex stood up straight. His brow knitted when the door slowly creaked open. A tall figure stepped into the room. Behind him was a lifeless man lying on the floor with blood all over.
He was using a silent pistol.. he shot the three men behind Vortex, he was fast, and they didn't see the attack coming
Vortex's face dropped when he saw the face.
"D..I..ego?"
Wait! Diego is Candy's husband. The hell?!!
Diego ignored Vortex who was trembling on his spot and went to stand before Candy. He noticed the small wound at one side of her lips.
Somehow, this made his blood boil.
"He hit you?" He asked and Candy slowly nodded.
"He touched me too" Candy knew that would add more fuel to his anger and it did.
Vortex wanted to run but the man held him back immediately. Vortex brought out a knife and wanted to slash Diego's arm off but a bullet went straight to his leg.
"Ahh!!!"
Taking his hand up, Diego stabbed his hand to the table close, blood spilling out and the room was filled with his scream.
Vortex was crying like a baby.. Natalie never told him he was messing with the devil.
"Please let me go.. I never knew she was your wife" He pleaded but word sent a chill down his spine.
"I should destroy the hands that mess with what's mine.. How dare you touch her!"