PROLOGUE

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“Mavis what is the meaning of this?!”

My head aches but still manage to open my eyes to see what's happening, and why did I heard the strict and sophisticated voice of my aunt.

Just seconds of reminiscing what happened last night and I already remembered things I've never imagined that will really happen, I will never forget it.

I immediately rose up from that bed as my eyes met my aunt's disappointed eyes. My hands trembled afraid of what she might do or think. Damn, you're so fucked up, Mavis.

I can see how her hand shuddered, staring at me before looking at the guy behind me. My eyes landed on his direction, who is clueless about what's going on---that makes me froze for a moment as my tears escape my eyes and immediately turn my head to face aunt Ysabella again, when I realized what she just witnessed.

I hasted to grab the comforter to cover my body and almost stumbled when I recklessly buzzed off the bed, leaving the guy still processing what was just happened.

“A-aunt, a-aunt I'm... I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!” My hands were shaking, I hugged her, begging for her to forgive me. I am so guilty, it's my fault. Tears keep on falling, that I can't do anything about.

“I've raised you as a girl with dignity and respect for your own self! I've raised you with so many unbending principles! I've taught you not to break rules and taught you so many things so you won't commit the same mistake! Where did I've gone wrong Mavis!? Is it not enough huh?! What the hell are you thinking for God’s sake!?” I can't do anything but to cry, cause I knew she's right. Still crying, I stepped back, as I crumpled my hand on the comforter covering my nakedness, that almost slipped away because of my hand quavering.

Losing my courage, and can't say anything or even begged for her forgiveness just like what I did earlier. I can't do it now because I already claimed the mistake. This is all mine, and I don't deserve to be forgiven by the person who never missed out of reminding me about moral principles and how girls should act.

“Mavis,” I looked at Kiara, my friend whom I'm sure brought Aunt Ysabella here. I stare at her, and she just shook her head before she guided Aunt Ysabella to help me.

I was stunned when Aunt Ysabella faced the man behind me. She was about to slap him when I immediately stopped her.

“A-aunt n-no! Please!” I look at him to see his expression but I can't see anything, he's so fucking' emotionless.

“Tell me Mavis?! Did he force you?! Tell me and I will file a case against him!” My eyes widen.

“N-no! No! A-aunt, he didn't, We can't remember how did we end up like this, or what happened last night, we really don't know...believe me please,”

She massages her forehead, and seems like she didn't know what to do and to think anymore.

“What will happen to you now, huh? Are you even thinking Mavis? Why did you let this happened? You're a smart girl Mavis for God’s sake!? You used to be! And now---- I can't understand why?!”

She can't continue what she was saying and ended up crying.

“Bring us to your parents.” She said wearing her strict and serious face. I was shocked with what she told Draven, and I can see how shocked him too.

“H-huh?” Confusion fills his face, don't know how to act in front of my Aunt.

“I will not let this slipped, bring us to your parents, cause you have to take the responsibility of what happened between you and my niece!” Draven's eyes drifted on me, anger is now visible on his face while staring at me.

“A-aunt, that's t-too much, we can't force him.”

“No! You're a woman! And no matter how we think that he didn't force you, still you're the woman here! You're the one who lost something and not him! So he need to take the responsibility of what happened between the two of you or I will really file a case against this young man!”

“A-aunt...” Draven's parents are known for being one of the top business tycoon, I know even if we file case against them there will always a possibility that it is us who will suffer in the end. They can easily turn the table, and sue us. I know, cause they are one of a powerful family I knew.

“Dress yourselves, we will wait outside.” They immediately walked out of that room, leaving me with Draven.

I was so nervous to face his madness. His sharp eyes and creased forehead makes me stepped back a bit as my heart hammered inside of my chest.

“Bullshit! Did you even think about this?! Of what messed have you brought me?!” He was so furious as he pushed his hair back out of frustration.

“Look at you! For fuck’s sake?! Who would believe that I really did fucked you?!”

My tears are now asserting to escape my eyes, because of his words.

“I-I really d-don't know what happened and how did we end up li---”He cut me off.

“You can fool everyone but not me, Schneider. I knew your feelings towards me, and I know this is all your scheme to get me! Right?!” I felt lump on my throat after what he just said. I shook my head crying, as I tighten my grip on the comforter I used to cover my body.

No, I didn't mean all of this shit, If I only have more option I won't come up in this kind of situation. I am not that kind of girl.

“Fuck! If you're not a woman, I would probably beat you to death! This is so bullshit!”

“I didn't want this to happen, Draven...” I really didn't, I just can't understand, of all the man out there, why did it have to be you?

“Fuck you! I will never believe your shits Mavis! I will never give you satisfaction! I don't even like you! And now you just gave me reason to hate you.” That's the last words I heard from him before he dressed himself in front of me and left.

I feel so weak and numb after that.

Aunt Ysabella is disappointed to me, Draven hates me. Fuck! What have you done Mavis? You didn't just ruin your life, but you also ruined the life of the people you choose to love.

No matter what happen, I'll accept it, because after all it was really my fault, the blame is on me and I'll face it.

I tried to dry my tears before I put on my glasses, I washed my face and clean myself before I tied my hair, same style, Aunt Ysabella taught me. I know I looked like an old maiden because of my style and fashion. But my hair was too long, that's why I choose to do what Aunt told me, so I can look neat and clean.

I stare at my own reflection, only wearing my undergarments.

I can't believe I just did it.

'This is your only choice, do it to make him safe...or just let his life put in danger without doing anything, I am telling you red. This is the best way.'

I shook my head because of what I remembered. Fuck! If I had a choice rather than this, I wouldn't go for this. Draven hates me now.

I dressed myself first before I walked out of that room, and found Draven, his back resting on the wall with his hand on his pocket, he looks problematic with his expression.

His stares were sharp that as if he wanted to wring my neck. If looks could kill, I'm already dead here, and covered by my own blood.

“Tell your aunt, don't ever make a move that will ruin our name. You don't know what I can do, Mavis.”

I simply nodded because, I know I can do anything about it. I can feel the anger in his voice, he really hates me now.

He walked out first and I come after him, drying my tears secretly. We found Kiara and Aunt waiting for us, outside the hotel. Aunt Ysabella was just staring at nowhere, and seems like she really cried hard. Good thing Kiara's there to comfort her.

We both took Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and luckily she becomes my seatmate and not one of my zombie classmates. I could actually, have some fun when she's with me---although it wasn't really obvious.

“A-aunt,” she never dared to look at me and look at Draven instead.

“Where's your car? We'll come with you so you have no time to run away from us.” Drei, simply nodded without saying anything and walk passed by Aunt and Kia.

Few steps and he stopped to look back.

“Just follow me.” He softly said, talking to my Aunt. One of the things I like about him, is his unbending respect towards people older than him. No matter how mad he is, he still keeps calm and shows respect rather than being rude and that's what the real meaning of being educated is.

He waited for us to get in, before he drove off. I've already expected that his house was huge, but I was still amazed by it when I saw it in actual figure.

So big and the exterior was modernized, I wonder if the interior design was as good as the exterior.

One of their maids guided us inside, I was so hesitate to walk---feeling so nervous about how will the conversation will end. It must go my way, or else I'm doomed.

His parents were already there, waiting for us. Even the furniture looks like really cost a lot. Very luxurious and made from abroad. My knees quavered when I finally meet his parents, mostly when I sensed and saw the formality and authority at his parents' face.

Draven's dad is the older version of him. He really got all.of his dad's features. But one thing is for sure that he really got from his mother is his eyelashes. Her curvy and thick eyelashes are really visible on his eyes, and also the deep on the color of her eyes and skin tone.

“Good morning, I'm Reida Montecillo,” His mother formally introduces herself to my aunt.

“Ysabella Cabrera,” they both shook their hands before her eyes drifted on Draven.

“This is so disappointing Draven Reil, I told you to stop playing with girls right?” She started, scolding her only son, while Draven's dad remains silent---like he's weighing things.

“Calm down Reida,”

“How will I calm down Drave?! You're spoiling your son too much and tolerating his wrong doings! That's why he always wants to get what he wants! Draven! When will you grow up huh? You're soon to be one of our engineers! And sooner you'll handle our businesses!and until now, you're still the reason of my head aches! When will you mature huh? Until when do you plan to disappoint us?!”

“Mom...” His mom massages the bridges of her nose. She really seems stressed out. I look down because of what I've witnessed and bit on my own lip.

“What's your name Hija?” I look up at her when she asked me that.

“Maria Visenia Schneider Mam, but you can just call me Mavis.”

“Still studying?” I nodded.

“What course?”

“Bs architecture, in D.U ”

“I see,”

“So what will gonna happened to my niece if you may excuse?” Aunt butted in, assuring that this will benefit me.

“Yeah, first we really wanted to apologize to you and to Mavis in behalf of our son, so we come up with the decision, for our son to learn his lesson. We want them to get married in US.” My lips parted in shock as Draven immediately rose from his seat.

“If that's okay with you, and with you Mavis.” His dad seconded.

“Dad?! Mom?! What the hell?”

“You have no say about this Drei, shut up.”

“For me it's the very wise decision, I'm good at it.” And aunt agrees too.

“Then it's a deal! Welcome to the family Mavis. The wedding will be next week, since we will fly to US, we will bring you there.”

These smells trouble.

'Remember red, when the plan goes well. You need to stick on it until the end. Your marriage isn't for lifetime. When he's finally safe, you need to let him go.'

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