Chapter 34: Dark side

Explain Ella." Mark commanded.

I am so nervous. Why am I nervous?

They are my friends. Well my only friend.

I close the door of the room and lock it and I sat down on the floor legs crossed.

Might as well be comfortable because I have a feeling that this is a very long interrogation.

"Well? We're waiting." I look up and both of them and they crossed their arms on their chest at the same time. They are staring down at me.

I look down on my fingers and start playing with it.

"Gideon and I is in a relationship."

I started.

"No shit. Ella."

"For a few months now I think." I continued.

"The fuck? A few months? And why are we learning this now?"

"Because I want it to be a secret at first because I know people will judge me but then I realize in the long run it will be hard to keep our relationship since Gideon is an influential person and I don't want him to think that I am ashamed of our relationship. Gideon wants our relationship to be publicized but he did not force me to reveal our relationship. He told me it should be always at my pace. He never hides his affection to me. "

Total silence.

Both of them sat down in front of me. I am still not looking at them. We look like an idiots sitting on the floor where there are available chairs in this room.

Mark and Eric hold my hand. I look at them and they are smiling so big I swear I can see all their teeths wisdom tooth included.

"You are not angry?" I ask.

They shake their heads.

"Girl! Of all the man in this planet you chose the most cold hearted one! You are strange!" Eric squealed and then they both hug me.

"Let's stand up I want to do a group hug properly."

We stand up and did a group hug.

After our group hug we sat down on the chair and they ask me to elaborate what really happened and what did I do to "catch" Gideon.

I told them what happened from the start and after I finish my story both of their faces are in shock.

"So you mean you know him for almost half a year now and you've been dating for 3 months? Did I understand it correctly?"

I nodded.

"And you are living with him for almost a month because Scarlet is a bitch?"

Eric clarified.

"Yes."

"That bitch. How dare her to judge you. I am surprise that Sir Rosen-Hower did not cancel the contract of her boyfriend." Mark exclaimed.

"Cancel the contract? Why would he do that?"

"Girl you don't know?"

"Know what?" I ask puzzled.

"He owns the record company that Scarlet's boyfriend is signed in."

I made a pikachu face you know the meme. I swear we look the same at this point.

"Not only that he owned the leading media channel in our country. That's why you can not see any news about him in TV or in print because no one will dare to slander our boss."

"He dabbles is many types of businesses so it is hard to keep up." Eric added.

Gideon is wow. I never knew that he is that influential. I only know he is rich but to think that he might be friends with the owner of Walmart is amazing.

Can he score some coupons for me or some free taste of all their goodies everyday? I have to ask him later.

"Well we are so happy that you found someone who will love and cherish you Ella." Mark said.

Love? It is too early for that right? I mean we are only dating for 3 months.

I mean is there a timeline in love? I think not.

"Let's start to work now. The documents are going to pile up. And you missy keep us on loop okay?" Eric reprimanded.

I nodded.

We went back to work.

Whew! For a second I thought they will hate me because I kept a secret from them but it's a good thing I am wrong.

I diligently work until I saw that it is 2 min before 12pm. I said goodbye to Mark and Eric and went up to Olympus to take my lunch.

I reach Gideon's floor and straight up entered his office.

"Gideon! I am here!" I am greeted by the shock faces of 5 people. Why these people are always in shock whenever I greet them? Gideon magically transforms his face from cold and calculating to soft and loving.

I sheepishly wave to the other occupants in the room while going straight to Gideon's desk. I kiss him on his cheeks and say "It's lunch break now boss."

"That it is love." He murmured back.

"Scott let's continue this afternoon."

Scott nodded and asher all the people to go outside Gideon's office.

I did not notice that Scott is one of the occupants of the room.

A knock was heard and one of the MIB entered the room and place our food on Gideon's desk.

As Gideon prepare our food I look around the room to see if I can drag a chair so I am siting beside him.

Unfortunately all are couches.

While I was deciding if I can just get the chair in Scotts room when suddenly Gideon snakes his arm around my waist and sat me on his lap.

"Let's eat now love." He fed me our food. Alternately we eat the food. One scoop for me then for him. It goes on until we finish all the servings that was served to us.

I let out a loud barf which satisfies Gideon immensely.

"See you at 5pm okay love?"

"Owkie dowkie."

I started to get up but I was stopped by Gideon.

"Love I forgot to give you something."

I look back at him and he is handing me some type of card.

"Give me your old ID please."

I gave him my old one skeptically and he gave me a new ID.

His number is printed at the back of the ID and there is some kind of microchip that is attach to the ID.

"That will give you access in everything love."

"Everything?"

He nodded.

"What kind?" I ask.

"You can access the buildings I own easily. Or you can buy anything if you just present that card."

Why would I buy anything with this card? It's just a card.

I just nodded skeptically and thank him.

"Bye!" And I kiss him on the lips then I run. I hear him shout.

"Not enough love! I need more! Get back here!" I giggled. He is crazy.

I went back to the printing room and continued were I left off.

5pm rolls around and I went home with Gideon.

This pattern continues for a few weeks

Wake up with kisses fron Gideon-Food-work-food-annoy my friends-home-food again- sleep.

Mark and Eric invited me to go out after our work. I agreed immediately. It is friday so I don't mind since it is weekend the next day.

We decided we will go to the mall first because according to them they want me to do a "make over" and then dinner in some type of a club/ resaturant.

We all went down after work. I saw one of the MIB standing beside the car and I just wave at him. I saw his brows furrow but I ignore him when he started to call me.

I am so excited. I never been to a club and heck I never even go out with my friends.

I think I am forgetting something but nah. It is not important and I'll remember it later.

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Six months.

That's how long I am dating the most amazing woman in the whole world. In my eyes of course.

I was busy signing my last batch of documents when my phone rings.

"Goodafternoon sir. Mam Ella is with her friends right now." I stop signing once I heard what one of the MIB said.

Great I call them MIB now just like my Love.

"What do you mean?"

"She pass us and we assume that she will go with her friends to bond."

She did not inform me anything at all.

That woman will be the death of me.

"Ok just follow her discreetly. Make sure she is safe. Just interfere if needed."

"Yes sir."

I drop the call and slouch on my seat and let out a big sigh.

My angel is coming out of her shell. I love it. There is a big chance she forgot to inform me due to so much excitement.

I guess I have to stay in the office a little bit more since there is no sense in going home if Ella is not with me.

I don't know what time is it but I am disturbed when my phone rang.

"Sir Ms. Ella needs you."

Shit!

I look at my audemars wrist watch and saw it is already past 10pm. I can't believe I am signing papers for 5 hours already and I neglect Ella!

I stand up on my seat and bark commands on my phone.

"Send the location to my car now!"

"Already done sir."

I enter my car and the driver reach the destination within five minutes.

There is a long line outside of this club. I never go to a club. No sense at all. Dancing surrounded by sweaty people does not appeal to me at all.

I bypass the line and go straight to the front. The bouncer recognize me immediately and let me in. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong in going to the club to unwind. It is just not my scene.

I know the owner of this club that's why the bouncer recognize me.

I was greeted by a dark room packed with people who are gyrating with each other.

One of my guards approach me and guides me where Ella is seated.

We went to the 2nd floor and I saw Ella immediately. I rush towards her and kneel in front of her.

Her head is bent down and I can hear her sniffing.

"Love?"

She immediately look up when she heared my voice.

"Gideon is that you?"

"Yes love it is me." I saw her squinting her eyes.

"Where is your glasses love?"

Then she cried louder. In panic I sat beside her and lift her so she is sitting on my lap. I cradle her head on the crook of my neck.

I glare at her 2 friends and they look contrite under my glare.

"Explain." I demand

They both blabber simultaneously which irritates me more.

"If you don't properly explain to me right now what happened you'll not like the consequences."

The tall one which I believe is Mark cleared his throat and started to explain

"All is good at first. We took her shopping to buy her a dress and then we went here to eat and to dance a little. When we are in the dance floor it get a little bit chaotic."

He gulped and I think I know that I will not like what he was going to say next.

"We did not notice that a man is violating her. We just notice what was happening when she shouted and crouch on the floor.

That fucker! How dare he touch my angel without permission!

I look at my guard immediately for confirmation.

"He is detained sir in one of the rooms."

I cradle Ella closer to my body.

"Love"

"It-it's not their fault Gideon. Don't be mad at them."

My angel is so forgiving. So pure.

"Gi-Gideon my glasses is bro-broken-sniff those people step on it."

"It's okay love. We will replace it okay? Don't worry. Do you want to go home?"

I ask.

She nodded.

"Bring Ella's friends home" I commanded. One of my guards nods and asher Ella's 2 friends out of the club.

"I'll carry you love ok?" She nodded.

I lift Ella bridal style and 6 guards automatically part the crowds so I can walk out of the club undisturb.

We arrive at my house and I prepare everything beforehand so that Ella will be comfortable.

As she was taking a shower I already place her Pjamas at the bathroom counter.

I change out of my suit to be more comfortable.

Her comfort food is on our side table just in case she wants some.

She went out of the bathroom and Ella looks so exhausted.

I walk towards her to guide her to our bed. She is near sighted so I know she will bump into something.

I can always see she has bruises on her arms and legs because she keeps on bumping to tables, chairs and for godsakes even walls. She is really due for a new eyeglasses.

She sat on the bed and I can see her face is puffy, eyes are red due to crying.

She laid her head on my left shoulder and started to distract herself by playing with my hands and I let her.

"Gideon." She croaked.

"Yes love?"

"Am I a bad person?"

"No love. You are an angel. My angel."

"Then why these things kept happening to me? I mean what did I do?" After she said that the dam broke again.

I immediately lift her so that she can sit on my lap and I cradle her again. The same position in the club. Her head cradled on the crook of my neck my arms around her.

In the softest voice I can muster I said "Don't think like that Love. This are just an unfortunate incidents. Instead of listing all the bad things that happened let's recall the good things okay?" She nodded.

"I'll start okay? The day I met you. Now your turn."

"The day I move here in this city."

"Waking up beside you. Go on love."

She included on her list are meeting her friends, me, eating three meals a day. Finishing her work everyday. Getting up beside me. Strangely she included that Pandas are not endagered anymore.

"See love. So many blessings right? We should focus on the positive side of things okay even if it is very hard."

She stares at me still teary eyed.

"You're right. Think positive."

"That's my girl" and kissed her forehead.

After a while she ask.

"Gideon?"

"Hmm?" I am busy removing some of the white flakes in her hair. Maybe we should change her shampoo. I'll buy her tomorrow.

"Is that a fries and nuggets I smell or am I hallucinating?"

I grin. My angel is back.

She slept after she finish her food.

When I am sure that she is in deep sleep. I get out of the bed quietly and change my outfit to my suit again.

My guards are standing outside waiting for me.

We went to the place where the guy who harrased my woman was detained.

We reach the destination and I went out of the car.

Several of my men is guarding the warehouse. Don't get me wrong I am not in the mafia. I don't NEED to be in the mafia to be influential. That shit is toxic. I don't NEED to deal illegal businesses so that people will be afraid of me. My reputation is enough.

My men just mobilize if needed. If you are in my place you will have enemies in many places. So I need protection 24/7.

I went inside the warehouse and entered one of the several soundproof rooms. Through the one way mirror I saw two man sitting on a chair tied by several chains. They both are shouting and we did not even start yet.

"Two? I thought there is only one" I ask.

"We review the cctv sir. And these are the men who touch the queen inappropriately." Blaze my lead guard told me.

"Show the footage."

One of my men entered with a laptop and showed me what happened that night. One men groped Ella's ass. They sandwich her discretely and I can see that Ella is in panic. I can read her lips repeatedly saying STOP and NO but they still continue their harassment. One of the guy remove her glasses and throw it on the floor and that's the time her 2 friends notice what is happening.

Damnit! Is consent not a thing anymore?

My blood is boiling and I am furious.

I compose myself and went inside to meet my Ella's tormentors.

They stop shouting when they saw me enter.

"Gentlemen." I greet both of them.

"Who are you?! What did we do to you?!"

"This is illegal!" The other one shouts.

"I don't think your brain has the capacity to understand what is legal and not. Don't you think?"

"Let's play a a game shall we? I have a story for the both of you. Once I heard any noise one of my men will pull out one of your nails. Ready?"

"No!" Haay we did not even start yet. Immediately one of my men pulled out one of the nails of that man who groped Ella's ass with pliers. He shouts in pain.

Ahh. Music to my ears.

I started to walk in front of them from left to right while recalling what had transpired in the club. As I finish my story they look pale. Tsk they did not emit even a sound.

"So gentleman. What a great story right?"

I held out a hand and Blaze hand me a black gloves. I wear it.

Now the fun starts.

Without any warning I punch one of the man in the face.

"This one is for Scaring my queen." I kick his stomach that topples the chair to the floor. He is crying now and I just kick and punch him one time. Pathetic.

Since my men is still arranging his seat I transferred to the one who violated my woman. I am finish with him since he is the accomplice.

"You know you are one of the reason why man has a bad reputation. Does your ego inflates whenever you harrass a woman?" I kick his crotch.

"Unbind him and stand him up." I ordered.

My men hold both of his arm securing it so he will not escape. I repeatedly punch him all over his body. I let out all my rage.

All woman should be cherish and respected. no exception. Period. Well if she is insane that is another story.

If I don't teach them a lesson there will be more victim. I guarantee.

When I finish I admire my artwork. His face is unrecognizable.

Perfect.

"Blaze."

"Yes sir." He immediately responded.

"Gather everything that you can find on these two. Surrender them to the police they know what to do. My lawyers will contact you immediately. Understood?"

"Noted sir."

I remove my black gloves and throw it in the bin.

"Before I forget. Sever all the important ligament on the joints of the ass grabber and for the other one rough him up."

"Yes sir"

I went out of the warehouse and go back to the house while we are on the way back I notice my suit has a creases and a drop of blood. Damn it!

"Jake. Tell Blaze to tell my lawyers that thing 2 will pay for my dry cleaning better yet he will buy me another one."

"Copy sir."

Now back to my love.