"Reality continues to ruin my life."
― Bill Watterson

Irene's POV.

"Well I think the engagement party should be held within a weeks' time and the wedding could be held in the start of next month," I fiddle with my fingers nervously as Alex continues to discuss about our wedding which I didn't even agree to in the first place.

I can't help hoping that Mia finds out a way to get me out of here as soon as possible before I'm left with no other choice but to marry this monster. "What do you say darling?"

Alex's voice breaks me from my thoughts making me look at him clueless but I just nod knowing that he just wants me to agree with whatever he decides. "And how about having the wedding in Paris?"

"Why don't you just tell them what you want to have at the wedding instead of acknowledging me with every idea? It'll save some time," I reply in a sharp tone almost forgetting the situation I'm in. God, I sounded so bitchy right now and for all I know this wouldn't end up well for me.

"Excuse me," I say excusing myself from the wedding organizer and Alex who's busy giving me a 'oh you're so going to get it' smirk. A shiver runs down my spine imagining what he's probably planning to do to me in his head. I walk as graceful as possible trying not to trip over my own feet.

The only advantage of being a model is that you learn not to let your emotions affect your body language. I sometimes wish, I didn't have to fake everything, from my emotions to love. It just makes me feel inhuman and my trust issues, they've got out of hand because I can't even trust my family anymore.

How did I even end up so tangled in this fucked up life?! Oh right, the emotional drama that my parents put up that left me no choice and I can't help blaming myself for being so blind for five years either. Stupid me.

I shut the door as I enter the room and sink down on the floor feeling the pressure of everything crumbling me. Damn it, I need to stop sulking and get to doing something in the little time, I've got. Getting off the floor I check my phone for any messages from Mia and looks like I've gotten lucky,

Mia: I know one of my brothers friends who can help you escape. I'll talk to him and send you the contact details if he agrees to go against his job. He's one of your guards by the way.

Me: thank you! I'll be waiting for your message and what's the guy's name anyway?

A small smile makes its way to my face in happiness. If everything goes well, then I can escape all this, the engagement and the wedding that would mean nothing but staying bound with Alex... Scratch that, Monster.

A fear runs down spine as someone bangs on my door and hide my phone in my wardrobe so that Alex doesn't find it to check my messages. Once I'm sure that the phone is in a place that he wouldn't find it easily, I head back to open the door while Alex calls out my name, demanding me to open the door.

His angry gaze falls on me as I open the door making my hands become sweaty with fear. Angry Alex isn't a great idea.

"What took you so long to open the door?" he walks inside closing the door behind him as I take a few steps back.

"I was just going for a bath so I had to put on my clothes before opening the door," he eyes me suspiciously while unbuttoning his shirt. "I might as well join you for the bath,"

I stop dead in my tracks as panic rises in me, "I-I want to have it alone,"

"Did it sound like I was giving you a choice?" I try thinking of any excuse I could come up with but Alex gets to me before I could say anything. His bare toned chest presses against my back still covered in the designer dress, making me breath heavily.

His right hand hold me firmly in place while his left pushes the hair on my shoulders to one side before placing kisses on my neck. If I was still in the delusional phase of my life where I believed Alex loved me and cared for me, I would've probably reciprocated to the situation like any other girl would. Melt in his arms.

"What you did back there, didn't make me angry but it was damn sexy to see you angry," he whispers against my skin making me close my eyes to calm my pounding heart. Alex's hand moves across my shoulders before moving down to unzip my dress.

"Why do you make it so hard for me, love? Why do you keep pushing me away? All I want to do is love you and give you all you want but you don't want that, why?" Lies.

"You only love yourself Alex, you never loved me and if all the luxury you give me solved things... I wouldn't have to keep pushing you away," I feel his frustration radiating while he pushes the sleeves of my dress making it pool at my feet. I loved this guy who I once thought loved me back and maybe even today, I have feelings for him which I hate myself for.

"I wish you could see me as the guy who would do anything that makes you happy instead of all my bad deeds that make me seem like a villain to you," he chuckles still caressing my skin. "I wish you could see what you've become Alex and you never did things to make me happy, you only do things that make you happy,"

My voice is barely audible as silent tears roll down my face and before I realize Alex picks me up, throwing me over his shoulder before dropping me on the bed, "You're right about one thing though, I do things that make me happy,"

My eyes widen as he climbs onto the bed and starts taking my panties off, "Alex please stop," I try pushing him away because the last thing I need right now is an angry fuck. Alex's gaze narrows as he gets hold of my wrists stopping me from pushing him, "You should stop resisting me Irene,"

"No! You can't just ask me to comply to sex that you'd just use to show your anger to me!" I whisper shout while prying my wrists out of his strong hold that only got stronger. "Don't you dare raise your voice at me Irene,"

Alex warns me making me gulp as fear rises in me. Feeling something being wrapped around my wrists, I look up to see him tying my wrists together. "Damn it Alex! Stop doing that!"

"Well you're leaving me no choice," He says getting back to remove the rest of the clothing I had on.

He gives me no time before pushing his member into me making me scream in intrusion, "You asshole! Let me go!"

Angry tears gush out of my eyes as he continues to ravage every part of my body, "You're mine and so is this body,"

Grunting my teeth in pain as he grips my waist hard, I stay still not giving in to him, "You're being delusional if you think I'd let a guy like you have a say in my life,"

Feeling the tie around my hands loosening a bit I force my hands out of the restraint. Damn Alex the second I get this tie off my wrists. He continues placing kisses down my body while pounding into me like an insane bastard. A smirk makes its way to my face as the tie comes off and I push him away hard while a groan leaves my lips as his member slips out of me.

"What the fuck was that Irene?" Alex's eyes burn with rage while I quickly wrap the bedsheet around my naked body. He grabs me by my arm pulling me close but my hand finds its way to his cheek, slapping him hard.

"You deserved that," He blinks in disbelief before a smirk decorates his face making me snicker in disgust.

"The anger on your face is feisty but seriously Irene? You thought I'd take it if you hit me?" I step back as he strides towards me with an evil grin, but I guess I'm not lucky enough since the wall stops me from stepping back anymore.

His hand caresses my face going down to my neck before grabbing my hair and tugging it hard making me cry in pain, "See, this is what you make me do to you Irene. You force me to be the bad guy,"

"You are an emotionless person Alex... you don't see anything beyond the power and money you have," I hiss as he doesn't loosen the hold on my hair.

"I'm done trying to be good to you. You deserve to be treated this way because you've got no gratitude towards me for all the things I've done for you and your family," he hisses trying to contain himself from all the insults I'm throwing at him.

"You asshole made me believe that you loved me and I was too blind too see what you were. And talking about gratitude Alex, maybe you should be thanking me for holding up with you for so many years. My parents and you had a deal which included having my life dedicated to you and I saw the agreement the other day in your office so don't you dare tell me that you've been good to me. Everything we had and everything you made me believe was all a lie!" I yell at him and take a deep breath. I yank his hand away while he stays still glaring at me. Walking away I feel a fresh set of tears ready to roll down my face but just continue to walk with my head high.

"You're going to marry me even if you continue to try making me feel like shit about myself Irene. You maybe are a better person her but honestly that doesn't matter to me because you can never get rid of me and everything just got better since you know the truth,"

"What do you mean?" my voice is barely a whisper while Alex walks up towards the bathroom.

"What I mean to say is that I don't have to pretend about anything anymore. You called me a villain? That's what I'll be to you and trust me when I say I'll show you hell love," his last statement engraves itself in my mind.

Maybe I shouldn't wait until Mia finds a way, I should get out of here before Alex makes it impossible for me.

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Well, I know I updated after a really long time but now I'm going to update regularly.

I hope you guys like the chapter and please comment! I love reading your comments and what you think of the chapter.

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Love y'all
-Ana...