Before you say anything, the first two chapters are boring, I know. But that's cause Gennaro isn't in the picture yet 🤭
He will be making a sexy appearance in the next chapter.
| Thia Tharcta
7 : 00pm Thia's apartment.
It was the night Thia was going to be introduced as the future Mrs Nikons.
She was going to walk in arm in arm with him into a room filled with snobby rich people and put on a stiff smile pretending she wasn't dying inside.
Just as Nikons had said, a team had appeared at her door at seven on the dot to get her ready for the night.
They hadn't said anything but had looked at her apartment in thinly veiled disgust.
They eyed her, their gaze silently judging her before they had walked in.
" There. Now you look less like a maid " The make up artist, Nysa, remarked taking a step back to admire her work. Thia bit down at her tongue sharply to stop herself from retorting rudely. A small satisfied smile graced Nysa's lips. She shoved a mirror into her hand and sashayed off praising herself for her work.
Thia took in a deep breath in an attempt to control the emotions surging through her before glancing at her reflection on the mirror. A small gasp escaped her lips. She could barely recognize the person staring back at me in the mirror. She looked stunning.
" Lord Nikons would be here to get you soon. You have to get into your dress "
Thia looked up to see a tall dark - skinned woman standing in front of her. Beside her were several ladies holding up garment bags.
" I'm Ione, and I would be dressing you today Ma'am " she smiled warmly at her.
Meris felt a wave of relief and returned the smile. Ione was the first person all night to treat her with an ounce of respect. The hairstylist had spent the hour yanking at her scalps continuously while making snarky comments about her hair. the makeup artist had dropped constant reminders about Meris's "poor" background, calling her ugly at every chance she got. It had taken everything in Thia not to rip off her fake extensions and smack her make up off her ugly face.
" Please call me Thia " Thia smiled getting up from her seat. She walked towards the rack of clothes her heart sank as she inspected them.
Every single dress seemed to show off some cleavages and looked slutty not to mention they were all in one color — Red.
She remembered vividly wearing a red dress to work. Mr Nikons had walked in and demanded her presence as usual. As soon as he saw her, his eyes traveled up and down her body, a sick smile tugging at his lips and with eyes clouded with lust, he said " Red is really your color, you should put it on often "
Of course she had ignored him flipping him off internally but she didn't think he was going to have her in red all the time.
Although she wouldn't be complaining if it was a decent dress in that color. All the dresses were incredibly revealing and sge couldn't help but think that she didn't look any less than a slut. She wanted something decent. She had agree to play the old man games but she never said she was going to make winning easy for him.
" Do you have anything less.. revealing ? " she fidgeted uncomfortably, looking down at the dress she had tried on. It was a blood red backless dress that hugged her body, showed off her curves and did little to secure my boobs " And perhaps in a different color " she added quietly
Ione scrunched up her nose in confusion. " Lord Nikons had strictly demanded for a red dress and had given detail of your preference and what you wanted, Everything here is according to your preference and our best. Do you not like any of this Ma'am "
" Meris please " she mumbled. " I think the dress are beautiful but don't you think they show too much skin but it's okay if you have nothing else " she bit down at her lips harshly to stop herself from tearing up and bawling as she looked at her reflection once more in the mirror.
" Actually Ma .. Meris — I have something. I had thought the descriptions Lord Nikons sent absolutely ridiculous and had brought a spare dress just incase. Give me a minute " she stepped out of the room. Thia released a breath of relief when she came in later carrying a dress.
" Try this " Ione suggested handing her the dress. Thia took on it from her giving her a thankfuln smile, she headed into the bathroom to get changed.
Minutes later she came out fully dressed. As soon as she came into view, Ione gabbed at her.
" Is it that bad ? " Thia asked shifting from one foot to another.
" No " Ione smiled " This is the one "