Chapter 3 Rather Afraid Of Him

Often said between lovers, it was the most popular romantic phrase at the time. Nevertheless, to Cecelia, it was a threat. A pure threat! Was it what people meant by ‘it is easy to bring in a spirit but difficult to send it away’? Cecelia wanted to cry as she was pulled by the collar to the bathroom. “10 minutes. Clean yourself up, otherwise, I will come to assist you.” Cecelia wanted to refute, ‘No, never. I’m not going to bathe.’ However, when she saw William’s stern gaze, her words became, “I haven’t taken any clean clothes.” William who was at the door moved aside a little and said, “You have 9 minutes left.” “Ah...” Seeing that William did not seem to be joking, Cecelia dared not dilly-dally. She dashed to her room to get a set of clothes and then said to William who was still standing by the door frame, “Um, could you move aside, I need to close the door.” This time, William kept quiet and turned around to leave. Facing William’s back, Cecelia rolled her eyes at him. However, it was as if William eyes on his back. He said as he left, “7 minutes.” Cecelia immediately shut the door. Although time was short, Cecelia managed to finish washing up. Exiting the bathroom, Cecelia saw that William had made himself at home. He was sitting on the sofa and using her cup to drink coffee. “Um, you...” William turned around at the sound of her voice and hummed through his nose, “Hmm?” Cecelia retracted the words that were at the tip of her tongue. “Nothing.” Cecelia was a clean freak, and she did not like anyone using her cup, cutlery, etc. Even her ex-boyfriend of three years, Hawick, had not been an exception. The thought of that idiot made Cecelia’s chest feel stuffy. Before that night, she had always thought of Hawick as the only person in her world. She and Hawick grew up in the same orphanage, studied at the same university, and when they came out to work, applied to the same company. As 100% childhood friends, they naturally became a couple three years ago. They had even discussed their future together. Hawick had promised that after they got married, he would become the breadwinner of the family. On the other hand, she just had to look pretty as he wanted her to be the world’s happiest woman. In reality, Hawick sold her to his boss’ blockhead son while he slept with a woman who was old enough to be his mother just to get a pay raise and promotion. Cecelia had begun drowning in painful memories when William pulled her toward the bedroom. “Wh... what are you doing?” Cecelia was brought back to reality, and she tried to free herself from his shackle-like hands. Unfortunately, Cecelia was no match for William who was much taller than she was. When William plopped her on the bed, she quickly scurried to the other end off it before leaping off. “Um, I... I’m not sleepy...” “Get up!” William’s expression was cold. “You’ll regret it if you don’t.” “I... I have to wash the clothes I had on earlier before sleeping. You can head to bed first...” ‘Oh, wait. Didn’t I prepare something while I was in the bathroom earlier? ‘It’s my fault for reminiscing about that b*stard Hawick till I forgot about my perfect plan.’ Cecilia suddenly relaxed herself and obediently crawled up the bed. On the other hand, William’s expression darkened even more. “Okay, okay. I’m coming, alright? You... you should come quickly as well. Isn’t this our first night together as a married couple?” ‘Huff, I’m still a bundle of knots. Not to mention, when I said the last sentence.’ William gave her a meaningful look before turning around... Suddenly, a few loud bangs were heard from the living room. It was as if someone had broken down the door. Cecelia could not be bothered about it and quickly got out of bed to catch William who was about to go outside. “That b*stard Hawick must have told Mr. Mason my address. I caused the incident, and it has nothing to do with you. So, just stay in the room and don’t come out.” Cecelia pushed William toward the bed and reminded him once more before leaving, “Regardless of what happens outside, act like you don’t know what’s happenning.” Cecelia might have been timid, but she knew very well not to drag someone innocent into her personal affairs. William’s gaze glistened with indiscernible profoundness as he watched Cecelia carry her little frame forward to face whatever was outside. As Cecelia had guessed, it was Mr. Mason and his henchmen. They had come to settle the score with her. Together, they were a bunch of fierce-looking men. Mr. Mason was known to be ruthless and thus, Cecelia was afraid. “Cecelia Shayne, it was the golden opportunity for you to upgrade your life. It goes without saying that my son was interested in you. If only you had given birth to a son or daughter for our family.” Patrick Mason was plump, and he had the urge to tear Cecelia into pieces as he looked at her. “You shouldn’t have injured him even though you weren’t willing to sleep with him.” Patrick Mason was someone successful career-wise. However, the same could not be said for his luck in finding a successor. Even after three marriages, and having so many mistresses outside, he only had one son. To add salt to his wound, his son was mentally diagnosed with Down syndrome. Nevertheless, the child was the apple of Patrick’s eye. Consequently, that son of his had been interested in Cecelia and demanded that she be his wife. That was why Patrick had decided to collude with Hawick to get his hands on Cecelia for his son. At first, Patrick thought that it was an opportunity for him to get grandchildren. However, Cecelia ended up destroying his son’s manhood. It resulted in a grudge that Patrick was not going to swallow. He waved his large hand. “Tie her up.” Cecelia tried to put up a fight but was no match for the bunch of men. She could only struggle before she was eventually tied up. “You’re going against the law by doing this. I’ll sue you and wash your reputation down the drain.” “Ha! You’re welcome to try.” Patrick could not be bothered about her threats. Instead, he pulled on her hair. “I’ll be frank. My son’s wife is all you’ll be in this life. Take her away!” “Stop.” William’s voice boomed from nowhere and everyone shifted their gaze toward him. Turning her head, Cecelia saw William standing by the door, the latter’s gaze was cold and calm like a king. For a moment, Cecelia did not know how to react. William first looked at Cecelia before he shifted his gaze to Patrick. His thin lips moved as he said, “Release her.” Patrick had not expected someone else to be at home. Not to mention, someone that seemed like a difficult person to deal with as well. However, on second thought, Patrick came to the conclusion that William was someone insignificant. Patrick squinted his toady eyes. “Anyone who dares go against me, Patrick Mason, will not have a happy ending. Are you sure about this?” William’s expression remained the same. However, the tone of his voice became colder by a few degrees as he said, “Don’t make me repeat myself.” “Okay!” Patrick scoffed. ”Since you wish to die, I shall make your wish come true. Guys, give him your best treatment.” “No...” Cecelia had not expected William to come out of the room. Faced with such a situation, why would one not hide and run away as far as they could? ”This has nothing to do with you. I don’t need you to be so nosy. You’re merely a man that I picked up from the streets so just leave,” Cecelia purposely said distastefully. William merely glanced at her before he threw a punch at the face of one of the men. A left uppercut followed and then a right uppercut. William fought the henchmen in a trance-like state. Cecelia was dumbfounded. She could only close her gapping jaw once all six men had fallen to the ground. The men were no match for him. Patrick Mason was shocked as well, and when William took a stepp forward toward him, his knees gave way. Patrick who had nearly fallen and was now on the ground said, “Y... you... you just wait. I won’t let you live in peace.” Cecelia watched as Patrick then fleed before she turned her gaze toward William who was undoing the ropes that were binding her. She sighed. “That Mason guy is not a good person. Pretty boy, are you stupid!” Cecelia heard William mumble, “You’re my woman.” “Huh?” Cecelia had not caught what he said and asked, “What did you say?” “Get into the room and lie down!”