You should be thankful

Leonard sauntered out of the room without saying anything else to Alexander.

"Why is he being possessive? " Leonard leaned on the mahogany wooden door, shaking his head gently.

" Wait! l hope it's not what l think, did he already fall in love with the girl?" Leon tilted his head slightly, his lips curved in amusement.

" Does he even know what's love? you're just being paranoid Leonard, Alex will never fall in love." Leon dismissed the idea from his head, he shook his shoulders nonchalantly.

He descended the grand staircase and walked out of the mansion, he was feeling exhausted after the day's event. He can't believe a woman joined their group, he knows Alexander is pissed off but there's nothing he can do.

" l'll be watching you Alex, l wonder how you'll be able to handle the girl." Leon chuckled lightly. He grabbed the steering wheel, and his car pulled off instantly.

Meanwhile, Alexander was still stranded because he didn't know how to go about the whole situation.

" Damn it! So l'm your baby sitter little girl?"

He sat on the bed glancing at the unconscious Sam, he removed the boots from her legs and placed them on the floor carefully.

He took a few deep breaths before unbuttoning the shirt which had hugged her body tightly, he removed it slowly making sure he doesn't disturb her.

He glared at the Lacey bra, his eyes glowed faint red.

" What the hell? did that stupid doctor plan to tempt me? l'll separate his head from the neck next time l see him."

He unhooked the bra and slid the long sleeve pajama shirt on her body instantly, he didn't want to glare at her well-shaped upper body for any longer.

He removed the trousers and underwear because they were more drenched and the doctor said she was supposed to stay in warm clothes, he slid the oversized pajama pants on her body and wrapped her inside the warm duvet.

He walked towards the leather couch and laid on it, he closed his eyes slightly but his senses were more alert than ever. He monitored her heartbeat to make sure things doesn't get worse.

* * * *

Samantha was woken up by the bright sun ray which had no mercy on her face, she flickered her eyelashes softly to get rid of the foggy vision.

" Uhm..... my body feels sore."

She tried to stretch her body but she was trapped, adrenaline kicked in and she began to panic. She opened her eyes at once, darting them around to know what was going on.

" What's wrong? why l'm l trapped?. No! no! no! this can't be."

Her eyes grew bigger when she learnt she was laying on the king-sized bed, everything inside the room was more luxurious, from the curtains to the bed.

" What the hell is happening? how did l get here first of all? did someone abduct me?. No! l wouldn't be laying on such a comfortable and expensive bed."

She stared at herself and learned she wasn't held captive, she closed her eyes slightly, yesterday's memories flashed inside her head and that made her jump out of the bed instantly.

" Di..... did that mysterious man kidnap me? Oh my God! now l'm someone's mistress?. It's just the way he said, everything in here is luxurious." Sam ran her fingers through her black silky hair.

" Does this mean l'm officially married? l need to find the way out of this place."

Her eyes widened even more when she noticed she was wearing a man's pajamas.

" So this means someone has already seen my body? l can't believe this. Did he...Oh no, l hope he didn't take advantage of me. That's not how l planned to loose my innocence." The reality hit her hard, she heaved a sigh in frustration.

" l have been patient for years, that's my future husband's gift. l'll kill him for sure, l just hope he didn't take advantage of me. For now, l need to find away out. l don't have time to check out."

Samantha almost screamed at the top of her lungs but she had to stay calm because she doesn't know who brought her here, she picked her heavy boots from the floor.

" This is my weapon since l don't have a dagger, l'll use my boots to defend myself." She mumbled.

Holding it behind herself, she'll use it as a weapon in case of anything. She raised her hand, twisting the doorknob slowly. Her steps were more careful, she peeked rights and left to make sure no one has seen her before walking out of the room.

" You need to be careful Sam, make slow and swift moves. You can't let yourself be caught, you need to try your best." She encouraged herself.

She descended the grand staircase slowly, hiding each time she thought someone was glaring her. Although her body was still weak, she couldn't wait to die here.

" Keep on going Sam, you're almost there girl. Fight for your life, you better die trying." Her lips curved into a half smile.

Samantha heaved a sigh when her right foot stepped on the ground floor, she hurriedly walked towards the exit.

She wondered why this big and luxurious mansion felt so empty and lonely, she raised her hand slowly to twist the metallic doorknob but she was stopped by a cold voice that sounded familiar.

" Where do you think you're going, woman?" His husky voice thundered inside the quiet room, making his voice echo countless times. Samantha stiffened, taking a few deep breaths before turning around to face him.

" So you're the one who removed my clothes? how dare you see my body, you enjoy taking advantage of women on their lowest huh?"

Samantha's anger flared when she saw his lips curving into a mischievous smile.

" You're a jerk, for your information. Don't ever think l'm like those ladies you meet in clubs and go to bed with, l have my own standards, that should sink in your damn mind."

Samantha hit his hard chest multiple times but he didn't flinch, Samantha felt like disappearing in this universe because she was ashamed, Alexander was the last person she would ever wish him to see her body.

"l hate you bastard, l hate you so much." She pushed him roughly.

She didn't want any man to see her body apart from the one she loves so much, she has already broken her rule and that makes her even more guilty.

" Shut your mouth woman, you better be thankful because l saved you. You would

be dead in the woods by now and you're still complaining?"

Alexander held both her hands, pinning her on the wooden mahogany door. Their faces were inches away from each other, his warm breath caressed her pale face.

" What's wrong with you woman? you're not that beautiful, young girl. Stop complaining already, you're not my type to begin with." Sam's heart ached mercilessly inside her heart, those words were like sharp daggers, piercing her fragile heart.

Sam gritted her teeth tightly, " Samantha Salvador, that's my name, and get your hands off me." Sam pulled her hands forcefully from his grip, Alexander let her go.

" You're not my type either, that should get in your damn head too." Her lips curved into a stiff smile.

Sam pushed him away roughly using her shoulders, she reached his pocket and pulled out the phone slowly. Alexander knew what she had done but he chose to ignore it, he wanted to observe how her brain works.

Samantha climbed the grand staircase hurriedly and walked back to the room, She typed her father's contact instantly, it rang twice and he picked up the phone.

" Hello father, it's me, Samantha, how are you doing, is mother and Skylar okay? did those people hurt you? " She asked a series of questions without giving his father a minute to answer.

" Where did you get the phone dear? did Alexander try to hurt you in any way? just say a word and I'll be there. " Mr Jason asked her daughter.

" Relax father, I'm perfectly fine. There's nothing to worry about." Sam answered his father calmly, she didn't want his father to get worried because it'll hinder her recovery. She wants his father to get out of that wheelchair so that he can go back to his old life, to be independent once again.

Her injury has caused enough damage to their family.

" Sam dear, we miss you so much. l hope that mafia leader is treating you nicely, I'll kill him if he tries to hurt you." Mrs Sarah shouted in the background.

Samantha smiled broadly upon hearing her mother's voice, her hammering heart calmed down instantly. Hot tears flowed from her light blue eyes.

" I'm fine mother, stop thinking about killing someone. l never knew this violent side of you exists."

Samantha teased her mother, although she couldn't see her angelic face. She knows her lips are curving into a smile.

" I'll do anything for you dear. Hello Sam, l miss you, big sister."

Skylar shouted from afar, " take care of yourselves okay, l have to get going mother, talk later." Samantha hunged up the phone before waiting for their replies, she sensed someone was listening to her conversation.

" l'm glad my family is doing fine, l love both of you so much. Just hang on there, we'll be together again." She closed her eyes slightly, placing the cellphone on her chest. Her lips curved into a sweet smile.

She needs to return the phone to him before he realises it's missing, Alexander listened to her conversation although he was in the kitchen preparing breakfast.

" l hope he hasn't realised l took his phone." She took few deep breaths.

Samantha descended the grand staircase darting her eyes around, a delicious scent lingered in her nostrils, she sauntered towards the kitchen although she wasn't sure if Alexander was the one cooking.

" So the mafia leader knows how to cook for himself? it's unbelievable. l thought someone feeds him like a one year old baby." She shrugged her shoulders slightly.

Her eyes widened when his eyes landed on his serious face, her lips twisted into a timid smile. She walked past him and slid the phone inside his pocket without him noticing.

" There you go girl, you did it." Sam rejoiced internally.

Samantha walked to the freezer and grabbed a bottle of water, she sipped mouthful before turning around to leave but Alexander gripped her hand.

" You stole my phone, didn't you?" He questioned her.

Samantha knotted her eyebrows, narrowing her eyes at him, she swallowed the cold water down her throat.

" l don't know what you're talking about." She pulled her hand from his grip, " don't you dare touch me again." She glared him with deadly eyes.

She climbed the grand staircase angrily, Alexander glanced at her retreating back.

" So stubborn indeed." Alexander wondered why he's still patient with Samantha, she's tasting his patient with each passing second.

Alexander feels like separating her head from the body, he could have done that long ago, the promise is the only thing holding him back.

He reached his pocket and found his cellphone, he swiped through the contacts but he couldn't find Mr Jason's contact.

" so she deleted it after calling? she's really smart."

Alexander nodded his head in agreement, Samantha grabbed the towel and walked inside the bathroom instantly. She needs to take a warm bath, she filled the jacuzzi bathtub with warm water and slid inside.

She closed her eyes slightly when warm water came in contact with her flawless skin, warm water was soothing against her skin.

" It has been long since l had a long relaxing bath, l really enjoyed the bath. This jacuzzi bathtub is comfortable, l feel like staying here for life." She closed her eyes slightly, heaving a slow sigh.

She stepped out of the bathtub when water began to turn cold, she wrapped the towel around her body and strolled back to the room.

" What will l wear now? l didn't carry any clothes. Of course l didn't know l would be stuck with that grumpy mafia leader." She heaved a frustration sigh.

Sam walked to his closet since she didn't have any clothes to wear, his closet was occupied with neatly arranged designed suits.

" So this guy doesn't have any sweatpants?" She raked her wet hair roughly, she heaved a sigh picking his black shirt and underwear, of course, she can't walk around naked.

" You have to bear with your problems Sam, you've no choice." She wore the black shirt and his black underwear which hugged her thighs tightly.

She glanced at her image in the mirror, her face was pale.

" You need to be strong enough Sam, you'll go back to your family once all this is over." She mumbled those encouraging words.

She pulled up her black silky hair into a ponytail and walked out of the room, Alexander's sandals were too heavy because they were oversized.

She descended the staircase holding on to the wall, she was scared to fall on staircase. Alexander's eyes widened when they gazed at her, but it retrieved back to emotionless in a twinkle of an eye.

" l don't have any clothes with me, l can't walk around naked ." Samantha shrugged her shoulders innocently.