Beautiful.
There was no other word Olivia could use when they arrived at the castle.
Big heavy gates swung open to reveal a stunning front yard, full of flowers bringing a smile to her face.
Oh my god! this is soooo pretty. I wonder what it looks like inside? I bet its really beautiful. Im sure it is, after all it's Dominic's house. Yeash! What am i thinking? Im here with a man who hangs out with murderers, has a insane brother and has kidnapped me. And what the hell is all this talk about meaning us to be together. Clearly he's insane. But totally hot! Why is it always the wierd ones who are hot? I mean cant i get a break here? All i wanted is a nice guy, he doesnt even have to be hot, though it wouldnt be a bad thing. Instead i get the wacko. Of course i do, this is sooo just my life. Ok, Olivia stop feeling sorry for yourself. All we need to do is think of a way to ge him to let me go. But how...
Sighing at her problem, Olivia was surprised when she heard a small chuckle from the man sitting opposite her.
"And what might you just be laughing at, mister?" Olivia asked feeling embarrassed.
"Nothing just how cute you look when your think smiling. And of course the fact that you seem to think im insane but even then you still think im hot." smiling at her glare he continued to tease her. "Now, now Olivia. Don't get angry with me. Your the one that thinks im hot. I just think im irresistibly attractive."
"I, how. you. How dare you!" Olivia stammered in a rage. "I have never said that your hot!"
"Your right, you haven't. But you have thought it. And that's as good as saying it. Anyway I find that human minds are a lot more truthful then anything they."
"What are you talking about?" Olivia asked as she slid further away from him, if it was even more possible. "Why do you keep talking about people's minds? You cant read minds." her voice growing more confident by the second as she thought about it. "In fact i have good reason to believe that you and your friends and you family are all insane and need to be locked up."
"Well, you just keep saying that my sweet Olivia. But just remember one thing. There will be a time when you need this is insane man but he might just not be around. He may be as you said, locked up." And with that final parting shot, Dominic opened up the car door and got out.
Olivia who was stunned for a few seconds was rooted to the spot. It was only after a bit of encouragement from the chueffuer that Olivia slid out the car. Looking around she could see no sign of Dominic so with a angry determination she stalked up the front steps and walked through the huge opening doors into the hallway.
It was stunning.
The hall was a royal blue colour, with antique looking furniture and painting adorning all over the place. Olivia would have loved to tour the whole castle but was interrupted by what looked like a maid. the lady seemed to be in her late 40's early 50's and Olivia warmed up to her straight away.
"Hello Miss Shields, my name is Annie and im your lady waiting. Whatever you need you just ask me, ok? " After a slight nod of acknowledgement from her Olivia she continued. "I'm really sorry Miss Shield but we must hurry. There is not much time left if we are to make it on time to the party."
"Party?" Olivia asked as she felt herself being led along the hallway to the stairs by Annie.
"Well yes deary, didn't Master Dominic tell you about the ball. It is after all in your honour." she replied, giving Olivia a quick look of sympathy.
"No Dominic didn't tell me about a ball, and I absolutely refuse to go. It really is quite ridicules him expecting me to attend a ball, seeing as he has kidnapped me and wont let me go." she replied in a huff.
"Now deary don't you go getting your stubborn head bitten off. It will just be easier if you behave and get ready for the party. I've already laid down the dress your to wear tonight and later after you've had a bath I'll come in and help you with your hair and make up." And with a final smile, she opened a door and pushed Olivia inside, locking it behind her.
Frustrated with how things had turned out, Olivia banged continuously on the locked door hoping someone would let her out. After a few minutes she gave up and started walking around the room. The walls were a light peachy-creme colour. There was a window opposite the door but it had bars on it. In the centre of the room a large four poster bed dominated the room. Olivia moved closer to the bed, and noticed the dress she was suppose to wear for the party.
It was a golden silk material which started in a halter neck fashion and which fell to about knee length. It was beautiful, but Olivia knew she would never get to wear it.
There is no way im gonna make this easy for him. I cant believe he actually thought i would walk in here and just get ready for this stupid ball. Some nerve. Like im going to make this easy, well I wont. In fact this might be the way to get him to let me go. I cant believe I haven't already thought of this. I'll go to the party or ball or whatever but not in his perfect little dress but in my own. This just has to work, i mean once he sees what I've done he'll be so embarrassed him let me go.
Smiling at her own plan Olivia strolled over to the opposite door and had a nice relaxing bath. She made sure not to rush, taking her time to wash her hair and body thoroughly while dreaming about the look on Dominic's face when he sees her.
Happy at how long she had taken, Olivia found a towel and walked back out into the bedroom. Searching through the wardrobe, she eventually fund a little box containing sewing instruments, including a little pair of scissors. Walking back over to the bed, Olivia picked up the dress and began to cut the length of the dress off. By the time she was finished the dress was so short it would barely cover up to her mid thigh. Trying the dress on, Olivia began to feel less confident at her choice. She was just about to find something else to wear when there was a slight knock on the door and Annie walked in.
"Well deary, don't you just look real pretty. A bit daring for me but the dress really is quite pretty on you."
Blushing at the compliment, Olivia went and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Thank you Annie, though pretty wasn't really the look I was going for." she confessed.
"Well, deary what look were your trying to achieve?"
"Um, im not really sure." she replied shyly.
"Come now deary, you can tell me. After all we still have to do your hair and make up, so if you tell me what look you wanted i could complete it." she asked with a huge smile.
Giving in with a smile of her own to the elderly lady, Olivia told Annie what she was trying to do.
1 hour later:
Arriving at the top of the stairway, Olivia heard numerous gasps as she came into view. Annie had helped her place her long wavy black hair up on top of hair. She had also placed red lipstick on her face and smudged gold eye shadow on and mascara. They look was beautiful but dramatic. Just they way Olivia wanted it. And as she walked down the stairs to meet Dominic down at the bottom she looked at his face hoping to see anger. Olivia nearly stumbled down the rest of the stairs as she saw not anger but desire in his eyes, which looked ready to devour her. Looking down at the stairs quickly, olivia hurried down the rest of the steps. Meeting Dominic at the bottom, she placed her hand in his and together they walked out into the centre of the ballroom. Olivia could feel everyone's gaze on her and instinctively moved closer to Dominic until she felt him chuckle slightly at herself. Angry with herself for showing fear, Olivia raised her head high and continued onwards. After they reached the centre of the hall, a big applause erupted from the guests. Unsure of what was going on, Olivia glanced over at Dominic. Receiving a comforting smile.
"Now Olivia I want you to be good tonight, alright. Tonight's very special, and I mean for both of us, so don't go getting any ideas. And if you be a good little girl during the party you might just get a reward tonight." he whispered into her ear.
Feeling her face burn with embarrassment, Olivia glared at him.
"Does this mean if I behave you'll let me go?" she asked angrily.
"Nope. But you might just get me." and with that last parting shot. He let go of her hand and started to mingle with the guests.
Feeling angry at him for just leaving her to stand there all alone like a idiot, Olivia started to make her way through the guests over to were the buffet table was placed. Grapping a cup, Olivia poured herself a glass of punch and just as she was about to take the first sip, she was stopped by a man's restraining hand.
"I wouldn't drink that if I were you, Olivia" said a voice she recognised.
Turning slowly around while hoping to god it wasn't him, Olivia's worse thought were confirmed when she became face to face with Marcus, Dominic's brother. Feeling herself go pale, Olivia took a hasty step backwards only to see Marcus take one forwards.
"What, what do you want Marcus?" stumbled Olivia.
"It's not what i want, Olivia, it's what i can do for you." he replied witha smirk.
"Haven't we don't this before Marcus? And correct me if im wrong but you BIT ME last time! So excuse me if i don't believe you." Realising people were beginning to watch, Olivia turned to leave but was stopped by Marcus grabbing her arm.
"Look Olivia, i cant say im sorry for biting you cause that would be a lie. But i like you so im gonna be honest with you." leaning in Marcus continued in a whisper. "I cant have you here. While your here you danger my operation and give my brother even more power, and believe me he doesn't need anymore. So im going to help you get out of here, and when your gone i expect that you run and don't stop, don't make friends, don't tell anyone your name. Olivia i need you to become invisible. Do you agree?"
Scared at what he said all Olivia could do was nod in acceptance.
"Ok here's what were gonna do..."
10 minutes later:
Olivia took one last deep breath to steady her nerves before she put her hand in Marcus's and let him lead her out onto the dance floor. The orchrastra seemed to just pick up and they began a fast waltz. Feeling herself being twirled around the room Olivia was aware at all the stares she was getting.
Oh my god what am i doing! I hope Marcus is right about this plan. No, it has to work! Dominic will be so angry he'll have to let me go, or he'll look like a fool.
Smiling at that thought, Olivia was surprised when she felt Marcus's hand travel down to rest on her behind. Annoyed with him for so publicly touching her but knowing she couldn't make a scene, Olivia tried to keep smiling.
"Well Olivia are you ready to get hot and heavy with me?" Marcus whispered in her ear before he twirled her around once more. Unsure of what he meant, Olivia could have yelled with frustration when she heard the orchestra change the tune into the tango.
Knowing Marcus was going to take full advantage still couldn't prepare Olivia when he pulled her to his body. With great effort on her part both Marcus and herself danced around the dance floor, preforming moves Olivia was sure were not in a tango let along any public dance. She was about to say something to Marcus, who had a huge grin on his face until she caught a glimpse of Dominic standing in the crowd.
She only saw him for a moment, but Olivia saw the dangerous look in his eyes as they followed her every move. Seeing the look he gave her, Olivia knew she wasn't getting away so easily, and if anything she had made matters worse. Much worse.
Marcus apparently hadn't seem Dominic standing there or he didnt care, because he still danced Olivia all over the floor. And as the song came to an end, and Marcus was getting ready for another round, she saw Dominic stride up to them and tap his brother on the shoulder.
"Well brother i seems you have dazzled us all tonight with your dancing skills." he said in dangerously quiet voice.
"Uh brother, you should know better then anyone, it is not my skill but who my dance partner is. And tonight i have quite a stunningly beautiful dance partner." he replied with a smirk.
"I must agree with you brother she is beautiful, so i hope you don't mind if I steal her for the next dance." not waiting for a reply, Dominic grabbed Olivia's hand and pulled her into the middle of the dance floor and up against his body.
Held in his steel tight grip Olivia was scared for her life.
"I would be scared for my life to if i was you right now as well my little Olivia." Dominic whispered in her ear as he lead her around the room. "Did you really think this little stunt of your's and my brother would make me let you go." seeing her look of surprise at being found out he continued with a smile. "You really haven't grasped yet what i am, have you Olivia? I can read your mind Olivia, I knew what you planned to do with my brother, but let me tell you now. Nothing will make me let you go, you'll see." and as if to prove his point Dominic pulled her even closer to his body, pinning her there helplessly. "And my little Olivia don't think for one second that you wont be punished for your disobedience and for making a fool of me in front of my guests." and with that last note, he pulled Olivia off the dance floor and out of the ballroom.
"Stop Dominic, please." Olivia begged as he continued to stride down the end of the corridor pulling her behind him. "Dominic, please, where are we going?" Olivia begged while she started to struggle against his punishing grip. After a few unsuccessful attempts at breaking free from his grip, Olivia fell to the ground.
"Get up Olivia." Dominic ordered in a small yet dangerous voice.
Refusing to budge Olivia sunk herself more deeply into the carpet.
"Olivia!" Dominic ordered "Get up this instant or so help me god you wont like the consequences."
Oliva could only shake her head and started to cry on the floor.
Hearing him give a small hiss but not caring, Olivia gave a small scream when he bent down and picked her up off the ground into his arms.
"Please, Dominic, no, please" Olivia begged as she started to cry even harder.
Ignoring her plea's Dominic continued down the corridor till he reached a set or stair that lead down under the house. Descending the stairs with Olivia in his hands, he could hear the strangled gasp she realised when she saw where they were going. Down into his dungeon.
"Please Dominic." she begged one more time. "Please I don't want to die, please ill behave."
Hearing nothing but silence she felt more scared then ever.
Dominic reached the end of the stairs and walked into a torched lit chamber. There were two cells in the room each on opposite sides of the room. Heading for the closest one, with Olivia is his hands still, Dominic walked into the cell and attempted to put Olivia down. After a small struggle from her, Dominic was able to put her on the ground and walk out, slamming the door shut behind him.
"No, please don't." Olivia begged as she watched him lock her in the cell and start to walk away.
"Dominic!" she screamed watching him head up the stairs without a word. "Please Dominic don't leave me here." she broke down crying.
And as he heard her scream out his name and beg for help, Dominic felt a single tear run down his face. It was killing him to leave his love down in this depressing hole but knew he had to. How would she learn, otherwise?