Chapter 2- New home....New Beginnings

I woke up to the smell of bacon and fried eggs. I quickly brushed my teeth and made my way into the kitchen downstairs. I saw Dominic straight away as I entered the kitchen, arranging the fried eggs into a plate. Hhhmm , he himself was cooking, what no house staff for this millionaire ? Now that I think about it , I didn’t see any house help yesterday too. As I stood there marveling his delicious butt,

“ I prefer to do things my way . I am used to being alone and taking care of myself since I was an infant. So even after I became successful I didn’t hire any help. Plus I find other people getting in my way annoying.” He said as if reading my mind.

He pointed towards the plate and asked, “ I hope you like these. Would you like some coffee with it?”

I nodded. He gestured to the seat next to him in the dining table. I sat there next to him and let him pour me some coffee. I timidly took a sip and started gobbling up the bacon. You don’t get bacon at an orphanage, you get porridge. He tried hard to stifle a laugh looking at the speed I was shoving down the food down my throat.

After I was done murdering the eggs too, I finally concentrated my attention towards Dominic who I found looking at my lips with a pained look in his face. The way he stared at me, I couldn’t stop myself from licking my lips.

“ I need to talk to you” I managed to get it out before my whole face turned red.

He gestured with his hands to go on....

“ I got in Cambridge University and my semester starts tomorrow . I am supposed to pay my fees by tomorrow or else, I will get dropped out of the program.” I started

“ And you need my money” he stated .

Of course I need his money.... I know that everyone thinks I agreed to marry him so readily because of the goodness of my heart, you know to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. But that's just bogus. Another fact that greatly influenced my decision yesterday was the college thing. I had worked hard and saved some money, but the fact of the matter was it still wasn't enough for the tuition fees. I had initially planned to get myself a job for two to three years before I again applied for college, but now that I was married to a millionaire, I don't want to wait two more years for me to go to college.

I nodded and said, “ I will pay you back of course. This is a new locality for me, so it will take some time before I could get a part time job.”

He solemnly nodded then went outside the kitchen without another word, which left me wondering whether he had agreed or not. After several minutes had passed, he came back in, took the seat next to me again and said, “ it’s done”

“ What’s done?” I asked confusedly

“ I just made the payment. Your semester fees had been paid in full.” He said matter of factly.

Why? How? This fast? How did he know my student roll no: ? A dozen questions formed in my mind. Then I mentally slapped myself . Of course he has access to information. I mean he was the Sect leader for god's sake.

‘ I will pay you back” I repeated more to myself than to him.

He didn’t even acknowledge my declaration with a nod but instead went back to sipping his coffee.

I went upstairs back to my room excited at the thought that tomorrow I get to go to my dream college….

I was in my room busy planning what to wear tomorrow, when he poked his head in and asked,

"Hey, got a minute.... need to introduce you to the enforcers"

I sighed. I had absolutely no interest in his world....even though I was part of it, I so desperately wanted to have a normal life. I had no idea who the enforcers were or what they do, nor was I interested to find out. But rejecting him now and causing him to loose face in front of his enforcers would end badly for me. Of that, I was absolutely certain.

So I nodded and followed him downstairs.

I saw four muscular males and one edgy female waiting in the hall. Hhmm..... one of them was the Driver/ bodyguard who I met yesterday..... I smiled at him, relieved to see a familiar face. He winked back at me.

Dominic following my gaze, gestured to the Driver/ bodyguard and said, "This is Christopher, the Head Enforcer of our Sect, my right hand man"

Christopher came forward and we shook hands. Can't believe I mistook the Head Enforcer for a driver. He pointed at the other three males and said," That's Tao, Tristin and Julian"

I shook hands with them, then looked curiously at the female, who was shooting daggers at me.

I looked at Dominic waiting for him to introduce her. He, however shifted uncomfortably.

The female came forward with an icy glare and introduced herself, "I am Stella Rodigruez , one of the concubines of the Head of our sect." It took a moment for her words to click.

Concubines.....as in mistress....I maybe the legal wife but Dominic has a mistress already before the marriage.....Wait she said she was one of the concubines...plural....That means he has lots of sluts waiting to serve him. No wonder, he didn't try to consummate our marriage last night. I thought he was being a gentleman and giving me space to adjust to this new life. but the truth was he probably already had one of his dear concubines already in his room, warming his bed.

Of course, what else did I expect? He was the almighty Head of a Sect, also was a very successful businessman to the outside world. Anyway this marriage is just a deal.... I don't care how many sluts he sleeps with as long as they leave me alone. I saw the blonde , what was her name... Oh yeah! Stella still glaring at me and decided I don't want unnecessary trouble for a man I cared nothing about.

So I looked at the men and asked, " Could you give me a moment alone with Stella?"

The men looked at each other clearly uncomfortable, Stella's eyes widened. All of them looked at Dominic who nodded. Soon, they all went into the kitchen leaving me alone with the blondie.

She said frostily," Look, I don't care if you are his wife , you can't......"

She stopped when I help up my hand.

"Relax, Stella, I am not here to pick a fight. I have watched enough dramas to know the concubines always fight and manipulate each other to gain the attention of their lover. I just wanted to mention beforehand that I have no interest in Dominic, so I don't want to partake in the dirty games. This is just a marriage of convenience , nothing more. I plan to leave once a finish my college, once and for all." I finished my monologue and looked at her.

Her face went from outrage to confusion to outright relief.

She grinned at me and said," As long as you don't have any intention of wooing Dominic, we would be just fine. Those bitches, Laya and Savannah, his other concubines always plays tricks on me, so I am kinda used to being on the defensive. They just want Dominic for power. But I had been in love with him since we were children. That's why I chose to be near Dominic as a concubine, even though I am from a high class family. My father is a councilman, he was very displeased that his only daughter chose to be a concubine rather than the wife of some powerful officer. But I don't mind as long as I can be near Dominic. I am sorry I jumped the gun earlier and was such a bitch to you."

Holy cow, she was so my kinda person.

I grinned at her and said," so we good? I will take care of Savannah and Laya, whoever the hell they are. I got your back babe.... I have a feeling we will get along just fine"

she laughed out loud and then hugged me.

" I have never had a friend for as long as I remember" She sobbed into my arms. I gently patted her back. Just then Dominic entered and the look on his face when he saw both of us hugging and confiding in each other was priceless. He looked like a kitten who had accidentally poured hot water on himself but couldn't find his own voice to yelp. I stifled a laugh and whispered in Stella's ear, " Your man is here"

She yelped and let go of me, then looked at Dominic all lovey dovey.

" I will leave you two alone" I said and disappeared into the kitchen.

When I opened the kitchen door, I found all the four men pressed against the wall trying obviously to hear what was going on... They clearly hadn't seen me coming in. So I merrily went to them and put my head next to Tristin's and shouted out aloud," can I join you?"

All of them yelped at the same time and stumbled into each other in their hurry to move further from the wall. I chuckled out aloud.

Christopher caught my eye and winked at me mischievously, and said," Wow, a woman who is completely oblivious to Dominc's charms. Never thought I would see the day when a woman who was his wife nonetheless declare that she has absolutely zero interest for him."

" Ok.... How long were you standing there?" I asked him

He didn't even have the decency to look embarrassed and instead just shrugged, then again winked at me.

Ughhh.... What's with his winks?

" Anyway gotta go, see you guys later..... I have to do the very important job of picking my outfit to wear to college tomorrow. " I waved them goodbye and left them looking all embarrassed, and started making my way back to the hallway hoping that Dominic and Stella were done. This time when I walked in however the scenario was reversed, Dominic was shooting daggers at me and Stella was smiling at me .

Clearly Stella had filled Dominic in on the fact that I had zero interest in him..

" Heard you are going to college tomorrow.. Want my help to pick out an outfit? college has a lot of cute guys" She offered winking at me.

I nodded gratefully at her and motioned with my fingers to follow me. She instantly followed me like a love sick dog. Who would have thought this was the same girl who staring icily at me just a few minutes ago. We both left a fuming Dominic to himself and went upstairs to my room.

" So where do you live?" I asked her curiously.

" In the guest house adjacent to this building with the other concubines" She replied with a painful look on her face.

"Oh my god! He makes you live together with the other women" I gasped out loud.

She nodded. I suddenly felt a blast of fury towards Dominic. So that arrogant son of a bitch is not only pompous and selfish, he is insensitive too.

" You can share my room if you want. I know it must be humiliating for you to stay in the same place with the other whores who your man fucks. This way you can always be near Dominic too. Besides I need company. Leaving alone in this big mansion alone with the devil is scary" I offered shyly.

Her eyes went wide at my offer and she shrieked, " OMG , yes of course I would love to..... Oh....thank you so much..... you have no idea how much this means to me"

I smiled at her .

"Okay now that we have solved your problem... lets solve mine. Now which one of these would look good on me? " I asked pointing to a red tank top and a peach fluffy top.

Then we spent the next few hours trying on different outfits, having makeovers , you know typical girly stuff. Later that day she moved in......Dominic was not at all pleased ......he however kept his mouth shut... Smart move man!