IX.
Lukcas did not trust Erik and he knew that his sister was becoming more dependent on
him. By making her the mistress of the house he had given her freedom and by doing
that she was more trustworthy and pliable to his commands. In return Erik was gentle
and even civil towards her. Lukcas had to watch his travesty go on in front of him.
He hated this man. He hated how he was playing with Malika's heart. She couldn't see
that he was using her.
The man did provide them with clothes and food and a tutor, however, he could not
forgive this man for hurting his sister and raping her. She was being used for sex
and he couldn't stand by that. He might be 12 years old but he was still the man of
the family.
He even was trying to get Linka to like him. It was sickening to him. He could not
stand this Monsieur Garnier. He was just some rich man who would never care about his
sister and she could not see that. She could not see his lies like he could. He had
to put an end to this. Somehow.
xxxx
Malika read quietly as her brother and sister studied. She was hoping that her
siblings were faring well after their terrible ordeal. It seemed that they had become
withdrawn from her. Especially Lukcas. He didn't want anything to do with her since
she was comfortable being Erik's mistress. She couldn't understand why he was being
so hostile with her.
She felt like she had failed them both as their older sister. It was terrible to
think how much they had been through and it was all her fault that they had gone
through it. She wished that she could take it back, but she could not. "Malika, why
are you crying?" Her sister asked her. It was only then when she realized the wetness
on her cheeks.
"No reason." Malika replied.
"Did he do something to you?" Lukcas asked as he suddenly slammed the book he was
reading on the table.
"No. Monsieur Garnier is a kind man."
"Can't you see Malika? He is using you! He is using you and will not stop till he
wants to sate himself with another girl and that might be Linka!"
"Monsieur Garnier is not that kind of man! He wouldn't hurt us. I know this." Malika
told her brother firmly.
"What about the arguments? I heard you two arguing the other day." Lukcas asked then
quietly said, "Explain that away."
"I had forgot something."
"You are so blind."
Malika gasped loudly and felt her heart sink. She felt as if she was going to cry.
How could her brother be so cruel to her? She stood from the sofa and walked to the
door. "Sister, where are you going?" Linka asked her.
"Out. I do not need to be insulted."
xxxx
Erik's garden was beautiful. It was a place where one could truly lose themselves.
She didn't dislike her brother. She was hurt by his words. She hoped a little time
away from them would be what she needed. She wandered through his small maze of
bushes till she found a large cherry blossom tree and bench. She sat on the bench
while looking at the other flowers in the garden. Everything was so beautiful.
Malika felt a powerful hand suddenly grasp her wrist and snatched her up from the
bench. Erik stared down at her with angry amber eyes. "What is the matter?" She asked
meekly.
"I thought I told you that you aren't to leave this house." He snapped at her.
"But I didn't. I was just walking in the garden."
"That is leaving the house. You are my mistress. You're task is to watch over your
siblings and my household then please me when I want to be pleased."
Malika felt something snap in her. She had had enough of the selfishness both her
brother and he were displaying. "You selfish man! I can't have a peaceful moment to
myself. I only was going to be gone for a minute. All I ever do is think of you and
my siblings, why can't I have a moment to myself!" Malika fumed and shouted, she
raged on like Erik had never seen her do so before. Then he watched her turn on her
heel and walk towards the mansion. Erik growled loudly, he did not like being talked
to or being treated in such a way.
"Don't you walk away from me whore!" Erik responded. He hadn't meant it. He was angry
and when in such a rage he could not choose his words as well.
"You bastard!" Malika cried out as she stomped forward and with all her might began
to beat his chest with her tiny hands. She kept repeating this as she continued
beating at him. Her hair became unruly and her heart beat fast. She felt as if her
heart was torn in two. How could he say such a hurtful thing?
Erik became tired of her rage and pinned her arms to her side. Malika kneed him
harshly in the groin causing him to release her and snarl at her. She wasted no time
to run away from him. Erik regained his senses and eventually caught up with her and
tackled her into the grass. They rolled over each other several times until Erik
finally pinned her struggling body to the grass. He decided he would ride out her
anger. She could struggle against him all she wanted, but she would not escape.
Malika struggled against him, but his arms kept her own pinned firmly to the ground.
She screamed at him then begged him to let her go. Why was it that whenever they
argued it only made him more desirable? Why couldn't she just hate him for being
selfish? Why was he staring at her so intently? She wished him to stop looking. Why
didn't he stop?
Erik glared in her eyes. Angry azure met his own predatory amber eyes. He knew what
came after an argument. After every word was said and the struggles were finished,
they both succumbed to passion and desire. "Release me Erik!"
"No!" He growled then took her lips harshly. He brought her arms above her head and
pinned them to the ground. Her chest heaved in anger as Erik's tongue entwined with
her own. She tried to push his tongue away, but Erik wouldn't let her. He moved his
hands along her body. He then pulled back and glared at her.
"You bastard!" She spat at him then struggled once more.
"Malika. Enough with your childish actions. You know your master does not like it."
Her eyes opened in surprise. "So i'm your slave again! I hate you! Damn you Erik!"
Tears began to fall down her cheeks. "I hate you!"
"Listen to me."
"No! What's the use? You are only going to lie to me." She snapped at him. Erik
suddenly straddled her hips with a snarl and tore her dress clean in the middle.
Malika cried out in indignation as his hands now moved her camisole over her breasts
to reveal the naked flesh. "No! Stop it! Someone could see us!"
"Unlikely." He growled before he pulled her under skirt off and tossed it aside. She
gasped loudly while he pushed between her thighs and ran his hands over her hips.
"Besides I like you right where you are."
Damn her body for betraying her! Damn Erik for being so desirable! She hated him. How
could he be so mean to her? She had done everything for him. Why was he smirking at
her? God, he knew she was wet between her thighs. She wanted to scream at him to tell
him to leave her alone. "Stop." She whispered.
"I have not even done anything." Erik replied.
"You are thinking of doing something."
Erik smirked at her. "You are very smart Malika. You know what a man wants."
"I can't believe you!" She shouted as he kissed the side of her neck. She groaned
loudly as his lips traversed down her neck and along her shoulder. She hated herself
for feeling these things. Why couldn't he have left her alone?
Erik heard her cry out his name several times as his lips descended over her breast.
"If you hate me so much," he said as he pulled back to look at her, "then why are you
so attracted to me. You love me Malika. You love what I do to you and don't lie to
me."
"All I am to you is a whore, you said so yourself!"
"I was angry you little fool!"
"Bastard!" She shouted back. "Everything I do seems to make you angry."
"That's because I enjoy hearing you scream your pleasure from the depth of your soul!
You have no idea how much I have to restrain myself." He said as he kneaded her
carmel flesh softly.
"You always think of yourself." She commented as her eyes glared angrily into his.
He pressed himself against her causing her to groan loudly. "If I am so selfish why
is it that I give you so much." When she did not say anything he smirked in triumph.
"That is what I thought. I give you everything."
"You don't love me! You never will! All I am to you is a body for you to have in
bed!"
"Damn it Malika shut up!" He roared at her causing her to shrink as much as she could
from him. She shivered underneath his angry stare. "Tell me Malika, are you stupid?"
"No."
"Stop acting like it then!"
"You stop acting like a spoiled, selfish man!"
"Selfish! Spoiled! You dare call me spoiled and selfish!" Erik growled in her ear.
"Yes I do!"
"Keep still." He finally said after looking at her for a few moments. He reached
within his pocket and presented her a small box. "A token of my affection." He
explained while looking into her confused eyes. She sat up momentarily to open the
box. Once opened she found a golden bracelet with several sapphire stones hanging
from the chain.
She looked back at him. "Why?"
"I wanted to spoil you for working so hard." Erik replied as he took it out and she
instinctively held out her wrist.
"You didn't have to. You already have given me enough." Malika said as she felt her
temper calm down.
"Can't I dote on my mistress for the hell of it?"
She nodded shyly. "I am sorry about earlier."
"Why?"
"I shouldn't have kneed you there. Are you alright?"
Erik smirked at her then said, "I don't know Malika. Want to see if I am uninjured?"
"But someone could see us."
"The hedge will stop any prying eyes. Plus no one is allowed in here except you and
me."
"Alright." She replied then lay back down as Erik reached between them to unbutton
his pants. She felt his lips over her skin once more. The heat from his mouth sent
waves of pleasure down her spine. "Erik...tell me you love me. Even if it is a lie,
just this once, I want to hear you tell me that."
"I have no reason to lie Malika." He said as he positioned himself before her, then
with a quick motion, pushed himself into her. He groaned loudly as he rolled over,
bring her on top of his body. Malika cried out in surprise as Erik cupped her
breasts. His eyes roved over her body hungrily. "I love you Malika."
Malika felt a tear fall down her cheek. She never dreamed he would say such a thing
to her and actually mean it. He gently reached up and brushed away her tear. Erik
grasped her hips as she bent over and grasped his shoulders. He leaned up and softly
brushed his lips against hers.
Erik felt his member swell even more as he heard her cry out his name and her inner
muscles tighten around his body. Groaning, he flexed his hips a few more times and
felt her collapse over him as they both orgasmed in unison. Erik felt her breath
tickle his neck as their breathing calmed slowly.
"Erik?"
"Yes." He replied.
"How am I going to get into the house unnoticed?"
He laughed, remembering he had torn her dress apart. "We will find a way."
"I'm sorry about the argument we had."
Erik laughed once more, "I think I like what happens after we get into one."
She smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled his member out of her.
"Shall I start them on purpose from now on?"
"No. I never want to feel a woman knee me again."
"You got over it quickly enough." She said then reached between them and began
stroking his member.
He grasped her wrist and pulled it up to his mouth and gently bit softly on the
flesh. "You little minx. You've had your fun. Now get dressed in your undergarments
and I will sneak you into the house."
She rolled her eyes at him then said, "Yes Erik."
After she dressed in her undergarments, she picked up the remnants of her dress and
followed Erik through the hedge maze. "We should do this again."
"What?" Malika questioned him while keeping carefully behind him.
"We should have a picnic out here tomorrow night. After your siblings have gone to
bed."
"That sounds romantic." She responded with a soft sigh.
"Good. Tomorrow night we will have a picnic and I have the outfit I want you to
wear."
Malika wondered what he had planned as he led her through a secret door which led
them through a secret passage which ended up in his bedroom. "I didn't know this was
here." Malika said as she saw Erik close the door and it blended back in with the
wall.
"I had this house specially built with secret doors and passageways." He paused, "Get
dressed Malika. We have some things to do."
Malika nodded then retrieved a dress and put it on, wondering what things they had to
do.
Author's Note: Well I hope you all like this chapter. I hope it wasn't cheesy or anything. I really appreciate everyone's input so please review more.