Chapter 1

Ruby's POV...

2 years later...

After Lucas and I got married, our parents decided to let us live in the same house so that we could be close to each other.

I agreed because there would be no problem if I lived on a same roof with Lucas. He was kind. But I was mistaken.

Days later. Lucas's attitude gradually changed. He became aggressive, always angry. He always hurts me, both emotional and physical.

I also could not fight him because he was strong. I can only use words.

But that was also not enough for me to defend myself. I also could not ask for help from my parents because I knew they would not believe.

I don't know what to do anymore. All I could do is to cry and beg.

"What the hell is this, Ruby?!" Lucas. shouted at me as he threw the plate. So it fell and broke.

"I j-hust want to cook food f-for you." I stammered. I admit that I am scared when he gets angry.

Who would not. Even when I first saw him, I immediately felt nervous.

I winced as he gripped my arm tightly.

"I don't like what you cook! It doesn't taste good! If you don't know how to cook! Don't cook! You are worthless!"

"L-lucas, you're hurting me." I said but he didn't care and he tightened his grip on my arm.

"I don't fucking care!" I was almost deaf when he shouted.

"B-but I'm your w-wife." I can no longer hold back my tears.

He laugh sarcastically. "Wife? I will never consider you as my wife! Because of you my life became miserable! You are a plague!"

I was hurt by what he said. He violently released me. He turned around and entered his room. I picked up the cracked plate and the fallen food as well.

"Ma'am, let me do it." The maid was supposed to help me but suddenly she was pulled by the person next to her away from me.

"Don't help her. Sir Lucas should just torture her. Look at how beautiful she is but flirtatious." I heard the maid's murmured.

"Yes, others say she has another man, other than Sir Lucas."

"She does not deserve to be respected!"

"He allegedly married Sir for money."

"She is so flirtatious and greedy for money."

"What a shame!"

I just ignored their murmurs. Maybe I will be the one Lucas will scolded when he found out I'm scolding his maids.

I have no right to reprimand them and order them because I am not the one who pays them.

That's true. So I just followed his wishes. They are also right, I married Lucas for money. Because my family needs it.

Luke and I have been married for two years now. I endured the pains they give me inside this house. I can't tell anyone because he will beat me. Out of fear, I did not complain.

I also put up with it because this is what my Mom wants. I couldn't make decisions on my own so I couldn't do anything. I am too weak.

I got up and went straight to my room.

Yes, I have my own room because Lucas doesn't want us to be in the same room. It would be better for me to sleep alone than to sleep next to that man.

I am thankful today because Lucas didn't hurt me badly today. Unlike last month.

He beat me up. It also took a few days for my wounds and bruises to heal. I also did not get out for a few days.

Sometimes, he doesn't hurt me badly. There are also days when I get bruised and injured because of him.

He is very aggressive when drunk. That was the scariest thing about his personality.

I also remember what happened last week, he came home drunk.

It was night when Lucas got home. I would have met him if I saw him drunk because he was reluctant to walk. I suddenly tremble with fear because I knew what was going to happen.

So I quickly ran to my room. I lock the door of my room so that he won't get in.

A few seconds had pass. I heard him knock on my door and calling my name.

"Ruby, open this damn door!"

I sat on the chair next to my vanity table. My eyes are still focused on the door.

I felt relief when he stop. I'm sure it left. Fortunately, he did not break down the door.

I sighed in relief. "Thank God."

I lay down on the bed because I felt drowsy. I was about to go to sleep when I heard the door open.

Fear enveloped me again so I quickly got up to see who opened it. I saw Lucas close the door.

I didn't even think he had a key. He locked the door and walked closer to me.

"Lucas, d-don't hurt me. Please, I beg you." I said, crying. My body was shaking with fear.

I backed away to get away from him but he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him.

"Shut up!" He shouted.

He slapped me hard. He grabbed my jaw and slammed his lip into mine. I tried to push him but even though he's drunk he is still stronger than me.

He let go of my lips. He covered my mouth with one hand and laid me on the bed.

I tried to push him again but he held my hand to stop me from pushing him.

I could do nothing but cry. He leaned over me and kissed my neck.

I tried to remove his hand from my mouth. I want to shout, just in case someone helps me.

I stopped when he suddenly released me. He held her head with both hands as if it were hurting. He was like that for a few seconds and suddenly fell on my bed.

Maybe it was because he was drunk that he fell asleep. Myself calmed when he passed out. Fortunately, he was very drunk.

I took another bath to clean my body. Especially in the parts where he kissed me. I rubbed and rubbed my neck repeatedly. I felt disgusted.

But I can still feel his lips on my skin which is why I am terrified. I can't stop myself on crying.

When I remember what happened last week, I am still terrified. I also know that I will experience worse here as long as I am here.

You need to prepare yourself Ruby. You have to put up with it because you followed your parents' wishes. I said to myself.

I took a shower before going to bed and sleep. I kneel on the floor and hold my hands together to pray. I pray that when I woke up, I would not feel pain. I hope I don't cry.

Even just a few hours.