Chapter 67 Apology
I step out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around my body, my mind consumed with thoughts about Alexander’s sudden anger.
I’m trying to understand why he was so aggressive today, and I don’t think it was just because I left him alone in bed. I’m certain there’s something else.
However, I want to admit that I enjoy it when he is rough with me during our sex. I derive immense pleasure from this.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.
“What the fuck is going on?” Mia’s words pull me back to the earth.
When did she come to my room?
I shrug my shoulders. “What? I just come out after taking the shower.”
“Don’t play innocent.” Mia retorts. “I saw Alexander leaving your room, completely drenched.”
Shit! Now I can’t hide the truth from her any longer. I need to be honest with her.
“Say something, Alice. Are you his submissive?” As she enquires, desperation glimmers in her eyes.
I take a deep breath and admit, “I used to be his submissive.”
“What do you mean ‘used to be’? Why didn’t you tell me? Did he hurt you? And why did you lie about having a boyfriend?” She floods me with questions, her voice fills with confusion.
“Mia… relax! I’ll answer all your questions.” I assure her, grabbing her shoulders. “And there is good news.” I add with a smile on my face.
“Don’t tell me you’re pregnant.”
“Shut up, Mia. I’m not talking about that good news.” I give a slight slap to her arm.
“So, what is the good news?” As she asks, staring at me with curiosity, I blush.
“Will you just stop blushing and tell me what’s going on between you and sir?” She yells, dying out of curiosity.
“Actually, Alexander and I are in love with each other.” As I tell her the truth, her eyes widen in disbelief.
“You mean Alexander Wilson is in love with you?” As I nod in response, beaming, she shakes her head in disbelief.
“I will explain everything to you. Let me just wear something.”
“Okay.” She nods and sits on the bed, trying to digest the truth.
I know it’s difficult for her to believe that the so-called heartless billionaire is in love with a maid, but it’s the truth, and he is no more heartless anymore.
***
I come out of the bathroom after wearing the maid dress and Mia stares at me, waiting for me to explain everything to her.
After taking a sit beside her, I tell everything that how Alexander made me his submissive, concealed his feelings, ended our relationship and begged me for forgiveness.
“I still can’t believe he transformed himself so drastically for you. Such changes don’t happen overnight, Alice. I’m sorry, but I can’t trust this.” She speaks in a stern tone.
“Mia, I know it’s unbelievable, but this is the truth. Alexander has changed. Trust me, I’ve witnessed the depth of his love for me in his eyes.” I explain to her.
“I trust you, Alice, but I don’t trust him. You’re so naive, and I just don’t want anybody to take advantage of your innocence.”
“No need to worry. I have complete faith in him. I’ll introduce you to him, and then you’ll see. He never misses a chance to make me feel special.” My eyes sparkle as I tell her about Alexander.
“I’m happy for you, Alice, but I just don’t want you to get hurt.” She just pulls me into a hug.
“Don’t worry, he’ll never hurt me.” I reassure her with a confident blink after pulling away from her.
“Why did you hide this from me?”
“I wanted to inform Aunt Rosy first. I’m terrified of her reaction, Mia.”
“Alice, just tell her soon, before she hears it from someone else.” As she speaks, I just give a slight nod to her.
“Mia, now I have to go because I have to meet Alexander. I’ll see you later.” I stand up to leave.
“I can’t believe you’re calling him just ‘Alexander’.” I giggle at her words before leaving to meet Alexander.
I’m desperate to know why he was so aggressive with me in the morning.
***
I enter Alexander’s room and find him smoking, standing on the balcony. I stroll towards him and embrace him from behind.
“Alexander, what’s the matter?” As I enquire, he hurls his cigarette and turns towards me before engulfing me in his arms with a jerk, making me shocked.
“Please forgive me, Alice. I didn’t want to treat you that way. I vent out my anger at you when it wasn’t your fault, I hurt you again.” He pulls me closer to him, his voice tinged with guilt as he speaks.
“Alexander, it’s fine. You didn’t hurt me. I’m just worried about you.” I attempt to take away his guilt, caressing his hair.
He breaks the hug upon hearing my words. “I treated you aggressively, and you are fine with this, Alice?” He stares at me in disbelief.
“Alexander, I like it when you’re rough with me.” I confess and add, “And you already know how much I love to be under your control.”
“Whatever! I shouldn’t be so aggressive with you. You deserve my love, not my anger, Alice.”
“It’s okay, Alexander. Anger is a part of you, and you’re doing great in dealing with it. It takes time to control it completely, and I’m with you in this. And don’t feel guilty because you didn’t hurt me.” I explain, stroking his stubble with my thumb, and he looks at me with pure affection in his eyes.
“I always wonder what good deeds I have done to get you, Alice. You’re an angel.” He takes my hand in his and kisses my knuckles.
“Now, will you tell me why were you so furious in the morning?” I enquire.
He nods. “Let’s just sit down.” He takes my hand and guides me to the swing kept on the balcony.
As we settle down, he clasps my hand. “I saw a dream this morning that you also left me like my mother. I kept shouting at you to stop, but you didn’t.” His grip around my hand tightens and his voice shakes as he tells me about his horrific dream.
“And when I didn’t see you with me on my bed after waking up from my dream, I just lost my mind.” He continues telling me, staring at me like a vulnerable child.
Now I feel a pang of guilt for leaving him alone on the bed. Yesterday only, he told me about his fear, I should have thought about it.
“I’m so sorry, Alexander. I should have waited for you to wake up before leaving. You got that nightmare because of me.” Guilt etches in every line of my face as I apologise to him.
“Alice, it’s not your fault. You didn’t know that this would happen. I’m sure you must have left the bed to prepare breakfast for me, right?” As he asks, I nod with a sad pout.
“Alice, I want you in my arms when I wake up. I sleep in peace when you’re with me because I’m certain you will protect me from my nightmare.” I feel overwhelmed upon listening to his words, and then I just pull him in my arms.
“I promise you, Alexander, I’ll never leave you alone on the bed now.” I break the hug and seal my promise by kissing his forehead.
“You’re the only ray of light in my dark world, Alice. I can’t afford to lose you.” He speaks, resting his head on my shoulder and holding my hand close to his heart.
“I’m with you always, Alexander.” I lean down and place a soft kiss on his hair.
For a while, we keep sitting on the swing in silence, lost in the tranquillity of each other’s presence, our hands entwined like our souls.
***
In the evening, when I step out of the kitchen after preparing dinner, my brows raise in shock as I see Alexander sitting with Nancy, holding her hand.
They’re indulged in deep conversation. Their face expression vividly states that the matter is serious. I wonder what is going on between them.