Chapter-22

Vanessa's POV:

Next day,

I was sitting by the fountain reading the book I borrowed. I am in some casual jeans and a crop top. I washed my staff uniform and enjoying wearing some normal but new clothes, letting my hair free after all these days trying to be perfect.

That day I got my parcel at the club, And today I got a chance to wear them. I want to feel as normal as possible when I am on this unofficial leave.

I looked at the fountain again, yea.... May be fountains are really pretty my eyes went back to the book.

Author's POV:

As the fancy car stopped Seth got out of it, he stretched his shoulders a little. He arrived back early, he initially thought it was going to take longer but he managed the disturbances easily.

Another car stopped behind him, Robert got down holding his coat in his hand, he appeared exhausted.

Seth lighted his cigar saying, "I hope it never happens again...." Like he warned Robert.

Robert stood in front of Seth as he said, "You should put trust in me.... You know me for years."

Seth smirked, leans on the car, smoking. He whispered, "Trust is first step for betrayal.... We do business...." Seth's eyes stopped seeing someone far away in the garden.

He clearly saw Vanessa sitting by the fountain. He felt like time freeze for him, the way her hair moved with the wind and her relaxed expression made him speechless.

She looked the same way she was in school. Like she wasn't trying to be unnoticed, When he saw her after years he couldn't believe the state of once a popular girl. Seth clearly remembered her as someone who shinned all around, but now after having her under his control for the first time she was in her usual form.

All dressed up, and shinning as before.

His lips curved unknowingly.

On the other hand Robert said, "Don't worry after today no one will go against our rule...." Robert noticed Seth was not looking at him, he just looks lost.

Seth blew smoke away looking at distance, this tempted Robert to search for that amusement, the amusement that was melting a stone heart.

Robert was stunned, his mouth went dry. He felt his heart catch speed as he saw her in that state.

In fact, these both men felt like they were under a spell. Seeing her leaning on the fountain, smiling at it, fixing her hair occasionally, while her pe-rfect outfit defined her cures and proved her figure. And her hair where like dancing with the wind.

Seth stood straight realizing his actions, he rushed in refusing his situation. While Robert smiled looking at her. He decided to approach.

Both of these men where fond of this beauty while one was stern to ignore, and other was willing to be sacrificed.

Soon Seth found himself in his room, as his mind reminded himself of that angelic view he got. Was it his delusion or his lonely life getting better of him?

He whispered, "No way..."

He pulled opens the curtain looking at Vanessa at distance having her time reading a book, but really he got much better view from his room rather than the driveway.

He whispered her name, as if it was too much to stay silent.

She appeared so relaxed and happy, that her smile entangled him in her.

Was he hallucinating or was she always this pretty?

He remembered her as the annoying neighbor who liked to pick on him, she use to increase his problem. She was just another arrogant popular girl back then.

Why she appeared so new to him?

He whispered, "She is not worth it..... No women is worth it....."

He aimed to stay strong to his rule, never trust anyone again. He didn't wanted same faith as his father, to die by hands of his women.

Seth smirked on this thought, he was not that stupid to let anyone that close to him.

Seth's fist tightened as he saw Robert approaching her, Robert attitude towards Vanessa bothered him. She was his possession, what kind of man he would be if he let it slide?

But he decided to ignore it, since she didn't mean anything to him.

Right?

Or was he waiting for her to prove that she was just like any other women who will jump on the man next to her?

Robert has record of having what he want, women would do anything for him. They are filled with greed, and in search for something that will be never theirs.

Seth smirked, looking at Robert talking to Vanessa. Seth whispered, "You are no different Vanessa, I know..." But his whispers were like questions, he was searching for different answer.

He kept his eyes on the them, trying to stop himself from going on the balcony and scream at Robert to stay away. But he controlled and observed.

Once he get answers, he won't be questioned like this, puzzled this .... he won't be helpless like this.

He saw Vanessa's furrow as Robert talked to her. She clearly looked displeased.

Seth was really furrowing looking at him, like his eyebrows were one at this point.

He saw Robert attempting to touch Vanessa's fair, she moved back slapping his hand off.

Seth subconsciously smiled, proud.... Like he was hoping for this reaction.

But he instantly questioned himself, "Didn't I want the opposite?..... Vanessa to prove she is just like other women...But..."

He saw Vanessa talking to Robert with anger, like she was warning him. It was funny, like someone dares to warn Robert, people were scared by just his glance.

Seth saw Vanessa walking away in anger grabbing the book. She looked so mad and furious.

Seth whispered, "Pretty"

Robert's POV:

She is breathtaking, regardless the fact that she hasn't done much to look like this. She looks messy but beautiful.

But what caught my eyes was her happy face, Why haven't I seen this all this time?

I walked to her not knowing what kind of magic is this.

Seth looks so mesmerized by this view, not complaining, if he hadn't noticed it first how was I suppose to have glimpse of this view.

I stood close to her still looking at her, god! what is so new and different with this girl?

Vanessa seemed to notice me, I smiled seeing her displeased face, I said, "I didn't knew you would dress to impress me today?"

I saw her rolling her eyes, god! I really hate it. But I impressively stayed silent on this.

Vanessa said, "Mr. Robert... Weren't you going to be gone for few more days?"

Oh! my little lady, right now I wish to fulfill your demands, but not This. I would I like to admire you little more.

I said, "You look displeased about it...."

She scoffed, she look down on to the book.

How dare a paper got attention from you, while you look at me like I am a nasty creature?

Aren't you unfair?

I attempted to touch her hair, as if I thought she was mine to do so... But she slapped my hand off, reminding me she wasn't.

I hated it.

This filled me with rage.

Vanessa said to me full of anger, "How dare you?!!!....I told you before, stay away from me. I work here, not for you... and I have seen hundreds of play boys like you so be known I am not fool to walk into your trap!!!"

I just said, "You have no idea what I dare to do..... Submit till I am holding my patience just for sake of that pretty face...." I warned her.

But that seemed to made her more angry, she get prettier with furry in her eyes.

Vanessa said, "As I said before, you cannot touch me .... and you won't even have your way with my dead body.... and yes, don't care for my pretty face..."She walked away in anger.

I looked at her entering the palace door. I am angry but somewhat weird too.

I let her treat me like crap.

Does she not have fear?

She doesn't seem to be scared of Seth either.

What kind of person you are Vanessa? Like you have nothing to lose?

I remember, someone said, she offered herself to him to save someone. But who was that person, and She doesn't want to be touched, then what is point of offering herself.

She wants to work till death comes. Is it a pay back? Was her scarifies for money?

If she has a price on herself, then I am willing to pay Seth, at least she won't say I have no right on her.

A girl like her should me mine, anyways Seth doesn't seem to be too fond of any women. I just need Seth to cool on Vanessa's matter, then I will see what can be done in this case.