I skipped the dinner last night and didn't came out of my room since my last conversation with Vaughn. I don't want to meet him. Because his words constantly rings in my mind. The accusations and his hatred against me is too much to face.

I wanted this marraige to work but he is not letting me even hope.

How more ironic life can be.

Right now, I am sitting at my vanity, staring at my reflection in the mirror.

While wondering about my thoughts.

What's my fault that life is doing this to me? Was it because I trusted in true love, in fantasy,or waiting for my Prince Charming?

Yeah, I got my Prince Charming,and he is extremely handsome but.....with a devilish personality.

But I will not lose hope. I will stay strong until this game of revenge is over and I will win my freedom.

It was nine in the morning so I decided to went downstairs as I could not always stay inside my room to avoid him.

I went inside the kitchen to see Ella but she was not there.

I wonder has she taken a leave.

"I have given a week's leave to all the servants", a voice said from behind me.

I turned and saw Vaughn leaning at the kitchen's door he was already dressed up in white shirt and Grey pants.

I think he is leaving for work.

"Why?" , I asked.

He smirked and spoke in his deep calm voice-"Its time to pay the first debt ,Miss Lawrence. "

Listening this I felt shivers pass down my spine.

"I didn't understood?" I asked with confusion.

"I thought you are smart but nevermind, from now onwards you will do all the house chores, Miss Lawrence. " , he said casually.

"Wha-what?" I asked while realizing what he is making me do.

Is he crazy, how will I do the work of so many people in a single day. That also it is not a small house but a damn

mansion.

"You already heard me, Miss Lawrence and I don't like to repeat myself." He said while picking an apple from fruit basket.

"But, how will I be able to do everything, it's next to impossible" I tried to make him understand, but he only smirked, that wicked smirk.

He washed the apple, then turn to me,"I don't care how will to do it but.." He said while moving towards the kitchen door.

"You have to to do it, to get your freedom."He said then took a bite from the apple and winked at me before leaving. If it was a normal situation then I would have been flattered ,but right now it irritated me.

He is really enjoying this.

I sat on the chair while already feeling a little tired ,thinking about from where to start.

I laid down on the bed, after finally completing all the chores of today.

My whole body is aching, all thanks to my dear husband.

Its night now. As I could see the stars from the balcony. The curtains are slowly blowing due to the cool breeze.

Which was calming me.

I kept looking at the starry sky while lying on the bed as it now making me feel a lot better now.

I took a glance at the clock it was ten now. I lowly make my way towards the kitchen to prepare the dinner.

Vaughn hasn't came back till now. I think he is still busy with his office work. Well afterall he has to deal both the mafia and business.

I decided to make mac n cheese and chocolate moose. As I was still a little tired.

As I was preparing, I heard someone's footsteps, maybe Vaughn has came. I continued with my work.

After putting the moose in the freezer to set up, I went outside to set the table. I heard someone's footsteps , I looked up and saw Vaughn wearing a grey sweatshirt and black trousers coming towards here. In this simple outfit also he still manage to look so good.

I averted my gaze back to the plates. As I served the Mac n cheese and moose.

Vaughn is texting on his iPhone as he sat on the main chair while I sat on the one besides his.

He took a bite still looking at his phone. Then turn towards me.

"I didn't thought that you can cook. It taste good." He said while taking another bite. He said in a genuine tone. To which I gave a short smile.

"I like to cook. My mom and me had made many recipes together mostly, on the weekends. It was part of our mom and daughter time." I said while reminiscing past to which he nodded.

Rest of the dinner went in silence.

I took the dishes but as I was doing, Vaughn also took some from me, which was a little shocking for me.

Is he helping me?

Vaughn noticed my confusion and spoke-" I like to do my work on my own and by the way I have seen that you have completed your first task or I say "debt of revenge". He said while drying the plates ,while I am washing.

"I didn't expect that you can do such tasks, you are really different from the other girls who will not even wash their own plates as it can spoil their manicure. ", he said in casual tone.

"Like you, Mr. Rodriguez I also likes to do my work on my own. It makes a person independent." I replied his own words,To which he smirked.

" Well what next I have do?" I asked as we were done with the dishes.

"As I have said before that the debt will be revealed when I am good and ready. So you have be patient, Miss Lawrence." He said in an irritated tone.

I just roll my eyes. And went back to my room, before he speaks further.

A week have passed since, I completed my first debt, Vaughn hasn't said anything , and actually I haven't met him since then as he always came late. I just put his dinner in the fridge but he hardly eats. He is really a workaholic.

Currently, I am looking around the mansion, I haven't seen everypart as it's really very big. And some are not allowed for me to see. Because it will intrude in Mr. Rude's privacy.

I am roaming on the second floor as a room capture my attention. Its under the prohibited area but still I was curious to find whats in there.

The door was slightly opened. So it made everything easier.

I entered and saw a spacious room with white colored walls and a couch, it was a little different from the rest rooms.

I entered further and saw a cabinet full of trophies and certificates. They were from sports, basically football.

'Vaughn Rodriguez ' was printed on it.

It was from his high school and college times.

So he is talented since childhood, I wonder why he kept this room closed. It's not something to hide.

I moved further and saw many pictures hanging on the wall. I immediately recognized the faces. It was Mr and Mrs Rodriguez with a sweet little boy who is posing with them with a wide grin plastered on his face.

As I looked closer I was a little surprised to see the same intense oceanic eyes. Which looks so soft in these childhood pictures.

It was hard to recognize such a change in his personality if it was not his scorching eyes, I can never misunderstood in recognizing those.

I took the photo frame while looking at the boy who has the warm boyish charm.

I wonder what has made him so cold and heartless.

"I see you really like to intrude and defy my orders ,Miss Lawrence. But do forget curiosity can kills the cat." I instantly froze on hearing the deep voice from behind ,only one person address me with it, that means its...... before I could finish the photo frame in my hand falls on the ground as the glass shatters.

I quickly bend down to pick it up. But one piece cuts my finger as I winced.

Blood started to drop.

"Damn, Miss Lawrence can't you not be silly for a moment." Vaughn said in an annoyed tone, as he came and took me towards the washroom. If it was some other situation I would have retorted him for calling me silly but right now ,he is right.

"Its-its fine", I tried to speak calmly but it was really paining.

"I can see how fine it is." He scoffed.

He washed the wound to prevent further bleeding then put a bandage over it from the first aid. I didn't argue further and let him do.

It was really strange as seeing him helping me. As one minute he is scolding me and the other he cares about me. I am really confused. I sighed.

You are the most mysterious and difficult person to understand Vaughn.

Hi Lovely readers, don't forget to vote and comment to show your support. Till then see you in the next update:)

-Author

******