FOURTEEN

Lora returned to the house and headed straight to her room as she began to undress. Soon, a knock came on the door and she gingerly walked up to the door and have it opened. Isha stood, holding a tray that was containing a mug of hot chocolate coffee. She had seen how Lora traipse in due to stress.

"Nanny?"

"Good evening madam. How did work go?"

"It went fine, come on in."

Isha came in as Lora shut the door behind them.

"Here..." Isha carefully handed the tray to Lora " a coffee for you."

"Thanks." She sipped from it " Nanny, there's something I'd like to discuss with you if you don't mind."

"Okay, sure." They sat on the bed.

"I think it's high time I give my heart a second chance. I have carefully listened to it and heard what it says."

This sounded like greek to Isha.

"I don't seem to fathom madam."

"Remember that Austin I told you about one time?"

"Oh, Yea."

"I'm catching feelings for him already."

She poured openly and smiled.

"Sweet Lord! this is interesting news and we need to throw a toast to this."

Isha excitedly shouted.

"No Nanny, not yet."

Lora said and smiled as she drank from her coffee mug.

"You need to summon some courage and tell him how you feel about him before It's too late."

"You're right but what if he doesn't feel the same for me? What if he has someone else in his heart then I will have to let go."

"No no madam, you won't have to let go since he's the one your heart beats for, it will be very difficult for you. You just have to tell him."

"Yea. My problem now is Bill. If he finds out about Austin, am clueless about what he would do. You know how smart he is."

She said, worried.

"When it comes to Bill we will settle it later but for now it has to be concealed. I can see this Austin of a guy is sweeping you off ur feet and like I told you earlier, don't quit listening to your heart, it might be the solution to our many problems."

Isha stated.

"Then how do I begin from here nanny? I've never confessed my feelings to a guy before."

"You need not worry about that my lady, I will tell you what to do when you're ready."

Isha said as she conjoined it with a broad grin leaving Lora to blush.

Soon, Isha was out of the room and Lora headed for the bathroom, grabbing her towel. She gasped when she went under the shower pouring cold water. In no time, she was out with her towel still tied around her chest. She sat in front of the gigantic cosmetic mirror as she gently applied lotion on her skin giving it a shiny surface.

Subsequently, she stood and walked towards her wardrobe, picked a silky white robe then got into it. The robe had an opening on the chest and the laps minutes after she was done, a second knock was heard on the door as she went to open up, Bill stood and watched her retreat before he went in.

"Baby doll," Bill called as he approached her from behind, caressing her shoulders.

"Bill let me be please, I am extremely tired."

"Hmm...You smell nice and you look sexy too."

Bill didn't stop. He started pouring soft kisses on her neck, and her face, and when he was about to kiss her lips, she pulled out.

"Stop it, Bill, you're hurting me and besides I ain't in the mood for all ur hitting. Just let go of me."

"And what makes you think I would let you go huh? You're mine Lora can't you comprehend that."

Bill's anger had started developing inside of him as he looked at her with dreadful eyes.

"You never treated me like you own me. You rape me and in the process, you hit me."

Lora stated. Her eyes welled up and Bill realized this.

"C'mon baby, am sorry okay."

Bill said plainly, not meaning it. Inwardly he knew he was going to have sex with her more and more but for now, he wanted to be nice to her so she would concur to attend Blair's anniversary with him. He didn't want to lose this great deal. They were so rich, like damn rich. How could someone invest in another man's business just because he is living happily with his wife? No! He wouldn't want to lose them as customers instead he would have to pretend like he loves Lora till they are done and out of Australia.

"It's bedtime Bill, I am exhausted."

Lora poured out wearily and turned to the other side of the bed but Bill grabbed her arm in his strong palm as she screamed in pain. He couldn't control his rage and suddenly remembered the deal.

"Sorry."

He released her.

"This is how you keep apologizing every second you hurt me.... have the room all to yourself. Yikes!"

Devastated, she brisked out of the room without shutting it.

"What the fuck! Lora yelled at me and I couldn't do anything. Shit... this is nonsense!" His two hands went to either side of his waist as he stared blankly into space. " If after all these and I don't get this money, Blair's will have to pay with their blood!"

Bill voiced out but unfortunately, Sam was passing and he heard it without Bill realizing it.

SAM's POV

"Who's Blair and why does sir Bill wants to shed their blood?

Sam asked himself frighteningly as he walked through the long corridors. He knew Bill was heartless but not to this extent. Anyway, he just has to mind his business since the so-called Blair wasn't related to him.

"Whatever. I don't have any business to do with this."

He said and moved on like he had heard nothing.