Iviyana

It took me half the night to move him from the kitchen and tie him up on the chair with a  rope I had managed to find.

And it was no easy task. I had managed to push him,throw him,pull him,drag him and lift him to the chair leaving  bruises and injuries on that big body.I just wished they didn't prove  serious when he wakes up.

But there wasn't any other option available.I had to do it.

Now I sat staring at him creepily.My mouth hung open.

The first light of the  day had given me his first glimpse and I had fallen down.Literally.I was so caught in him that I had lost my footing,hitting the floor at his aesthetic beauty.I had gotten up as quickly checking my surroundings to make sure that none were privy to my embarrassment.My cheeks had been undoubtedly red.That was when I had spotted the chair and made it my place.I didn't want to repeat the incident.

 My eyes had yet to leave his face.He was covered in black clothing.Black pants.Black tunic.His feet were bound in some kind of leather shoes.And that hair,Oh Lord,long glorious black hair hung down to his mid waist.And it smelled wonderful.I had sniffed it again for good measure.I have to ask him what he uses.

 But it was his face that mystified me.Time and again. His beauty couldn't be described in mere words.He was too handsome.Olive sun touched skin covered him.His facial bone structure was fine and symmetrical.He had dark eye brows, which sloped downwards in a serious expression.A strong and slender nose.A prominent jaw curved gracefully  and the strength of his neck showed in the twining cords of muscle that shaped his entire body; strong arms, bold thighs and calves, a firm chest and abdomen. And most of all, he had those perfect lips ripe for kissing as I had heard many ladies say in the village say for  Mr.Tillie's son.I had never understood it but this is what they must be talking about.Right.?

Not like I had any experience or even the time to look at a man's features that much.No one in the village stood out for me.All the girls in the village swooned over Mr.Tillie's son.They all found him handsome and hung on his every word and gesture.The viper had already claimed him the time we all had started growing up, much to other's envy.I never fancied him growing up.Not that he wasn't good looking but when you had set your Papa as the ideal picture for your future groom,everyone felt short or failed.

But this.!?

He was incomparable.

The epitome of male beauty.I have never ever in my life seen such a gorgeous specimen of the Great Lord.I thanked the Lord then and there.

But how did that vile one found him.?Where did she find him?I never saw her going out of our village.So how.?

And how long will he stay unconscious?It was already morning.I was getting frustrated. Irritated for no reason.

Had he died.?Did I really hit him that hard.?

I sat up straighter .I didn't want to be labelled a murderer at this young age.I didn't want to spend my life locked up in the dungeon.The happiness that shrew living across from me would have if I was locked up.No.And  just thinking how Papa would react after finding it out was enough to incite fear in my shriveled heart.I got up and went near him cautiously.One shouldn't take chances.As Papa had drilled  since young.

Reaching him,I slowly lifted my hand to his heart.

Thump

Thump

The slow beat of his heart relaxed my tensed shoulders.

My eyes found his face to check again.Yes,still unconscious.My hands moved from his heart to his other part of the chest.It was very firm as I had already discerned.I moved my hand down to his stomach to find it taut.For the first time I was finding excuses to touch a human being again and again.Touching him felt surreal.Something in me compelled me to do so.He truly was a god send.An angel.

My hands traveled down lower on his stomach and my eyes followed the movement.They were going further down and down.I wanted to keep on touching him,looking at him,I wanted to ..I -I wanted to know what it will feel like to ..

I stopped suddenly.I stared at my hand on his lower stomach.What am I doing.?What am I thinking.?Where is this coming from.?This urge.An unidentifiable sensation and pleasure.

"Don't stop now darling." 

I shrieked and fell back down again  as I heard the very male voice.

My eyes found his face which was sporting a very egoistic grin.I stared flabbergasted as I finally got to know the color of his eyes.How can they be,?My mind still scrambling to come to terms with what had just transpired.

"Come now,don't mind me and continue what you were doing.I was starting to enjoy that." The velvet voice flowed out from those lips.

I was too much in state of shock to say anything back.

"Oh will it be better if I am unconscious again." He said and closed his eyes again."Is that better.?"

I jerked myself out of the shock.Oh Lord.My cheeks reddened.What have I done.?

I got up quickly and spinned away from him.My hands on my hot cheeks.What was I doing.?What would I have done if he hadn't called out when he did?How will I ever forget this embarrassment .?What is wrong with me.?

My lord.

"Sweetling,don't leave me hanging here." The amused voice said again.

The shame was quickly giving way to annoyance and anger.I cannot let him see that it has affected me in any way.Composing myself as best as I could.I turned to him.

My eyes narrowed as I noted that the smug smile still hadn't left his face."Are you laughing at me perhaps?"I asked snobbishly. "I guess it is my duty to inform you before you reach any ridiculous conclusions.There was a insect sitting on your stomach.I was merely trying to get rid of it.So instead of laughing it will be better if you thank me." I stated in my most arrogant voice.

I was expecting some shock,some fear maybe but nothing of the sort happened.

A loud laugh erupted from him.I watched as he continued laughing hysterically at my expense.This was way beyond humiliating.

"Will you stop it.?" I asked irritated after some time as his fun filled laughter started dying down.

"Stop what." He chuckled.

"You know what."It was much better when he was knocked out.

"Oh I know."He taunted. "Touching." I bristled.He chortled.

I'll kill him today.Dungeons be damned.

I moved forward to do the same as the knock on the door sounded.I stopped and turned to the door.Papa was supposed to come later in the day.I wasn't really expecting anyone.Then who could it be.?The knock sounded again.

Exasperated I faced him again and instructed him in the strictest voice."Don't make any sound or I won't be responsible for the consequences."

He smirked at my warning.I ignored him and  went to the door.Maybe the vile one has finally noticed that I have her underling with me.

Opening the door a bit I looked out.

The smiling cute face of Penny greeted me.I opened the door wide and pulled her inside after checking the surroundings outside."Ouch! can you be a bit gentle."She grumbled rubbing her wrist.

I heard her gasp and quickly placed my hand on her mouth to quieten her."Shhh. Don't scream.You'll alert her." I hissed.She nodded her head and I let go.

"Alert who.?And who is he.?Why have you tied him like this.?" She asked still looking at him.He winked at her.The smirk plastered on his arrogant handsome face.My eyes widened at his outrageous behavior.Penny's eyes widened as well but obviously not for the same reason as was confirmed by me in the next moment.Her cheeks reddened and she smiled shyly.Her eyes taking in his beauty.

"Why are you blushing.? I asked annoyed for some reason.

"I am not.You are imagining it."She said as she moved closer to him.Her flirty eyes already out to play.

I rolled my eyes at her behavior.Seriously.This is just what I needed.

"Penny you stay back.Don't go any closer to him.We don't know how dangerous he can be." I pulled her back to sit down near me.

"Yana..What are you doing.?And who is he.?" She whispered,eyes still not off him.

"It's that bitch 's lackey." I said venomously.

Penny perked up at this."What.?Bitch.?Oh ..Maisie.?But why would she.?I mean.I don't understand." The confusion was clear in her voice.

Just why is he so quiet all of a sudden.?!

Turning to Penny I said."I found him sneaking around in the middle of the night.I am not entirely sure what her plan was.I caught him and tied him.This time I will have the proof Papa needs.He will finally see the truth ."

Penny looked pensive at that."I don't believe it.Why will she send him here?And where did she find him.?I have never seen him around."

"I am just waiting for Papa to come back.Then we can interrogate him in-front of Papa so that Papa can see for himself how vile and cruel that bitch can be."

Something seemed suspicious.His face was devoid of any expression.It seemed the conceit of a few moments before was all gone.I couldn't find any nervousness or hint of fear on his face when I had earlier called out Maisie's name.Did Maisie really send him? Or is he trying to fool us with his nonchalance?

"Yana..I think there must be some misunderstanding.I don't think that Maisie sent him..?May be he is lost .?!Just look at him.Do you really think Maisie would really implicate herself in a such a way.?If she was behind this all , shouldn't she be knocking out on your door demanding his release.?"

What Maisie said was making sense but still....

The knock on the door jarred me out of my thoughts.I looked at Penny who seemed alarmed.

I grinned from ear to ear to Penny."Told you so."

He was looking at me with a frown on his face.No doubt questioning my sudden happiness.I smiled sweetly at him"At last.Your vile master has come to claim you." My statement made him more confused.

Taking the rod I made my way to the door with Penny behind me."Be careful,Yana."

I nodded my head at her.Slowly I opened the door an inch and peeked out.The rod fell from my hands.Yet again. I opened the door wider.

"Papa" Smiling huge I jumped to hug him.He engulfed me in his big arms."Iviyana."

"You have returned early."

 "The treatment the healer gave to Mrs.Hebrow worked faster than we thought.She was feeling better and thus asked us to bring her back here.." I grabbed the bags from his hands and let him inside."Oh,Penny is here as well.What a nice surpr.."

Papa stopped mid sentence.I glanced back at him.His eyes were on the bound captive on the chair.Penny was forgotten.I was forgotten.His eyes were glued on him.So many emotions crossed his face at once.I frowned.

Penny sensing the situation made her way out of the house before I could shut the door completely uttering something with Lord's name  in it.I disregarded her and focused my attention on Papa who was frozen on the spot.I opened my mouth to explain him the situation but before I could do anything,we all spoke together.

"Papa.."

"Master."

"Nastur."