Chapter 29

Listening to her speak, he could feel that, she had something that was weighing on her chest, and talking about it was going to be of great help to her. Blaze let out a smile to cheer her up, he suggested,
"Will you like for us to go somewhere out of the house and talk around a chill glass of beer, or terrace is the best option for you".
Crystal thinking back to the fact that her uncle's men might be around digging into every hole out there just to find her murmured that the terrace is the best place for her. Blaze without any further argument, lead the way to the terrace where they could talk peacefully without any disturbance as he was ready to listen to what she had to say.
Reaching the terrace, Duke led her to seat sit down the Davenport that was by the
while he sat down on the one opposite facing her to listen to every word that she was about to say and Crystal letting out a deep breath, she said,
" I do not know whether I can say everything tonight, but I will make an effort to talk about the ones I can remember", she spoke out.
Windering what she was about to say, he extended his hands reaching out for hers and touching them affectionately, he let out a smile that made her know that she has no reason to be afraid of him.
Blaze seemed kike a tyrant but liking him closely with his beautiful eyes that could make any woman fall in love with him, she notice that her vision about him on the first day that they met was not clear enough.
She had left her house that night with an assignment to go steal money from him, she had just an image in her head about her victim but she did not know that he was such a handsome man. Falling for just his physical appearance, she later hated him because of what he did to her.
The blaze had drugged her after which he had taken advantage of her innocence and as if that was not enough, he had given her a briefcase filled with papers cut into forms looking like money which sparked up all these but also made her realize who her uncle is and lastly.
She was sitting before him, feeling like she has known him for a long time and he was looking at her with so much care in his yes and gentleness in his voice.
Her heart was filled with joy to know that he is nice not only physically but also inside. Blaze noticing that she was lost in thoughts and wondering where her mind was, smacked his hand up in front of her eyes, and Crystal jiggling in fear, came back to herself and observed how Blaze was staring at her, her cheeks became red out of shame and she could joy hide it as he had already when them.
"Are you okay?", he asked and since she was already destabilized, she responded,
" Yes, Blaze I feel comfortable with you".
Blaze marveling at what she was saying, asked her again whether she is fine but this time with a much clearer tone, and Crystal nodded to his question, lowering her gaze out of chagrin.
Waiting for her to relate what had happened to her, she let out a large sigh, and putting up her head too she began to speak out.
"My uncle did this to me"_ she said pointing at the swollen place that was on her face.
Her voice was as small as that of a child who was about to report a case that had hurt her and Blaze wondering why the uncle will do that to her, interrogated in further confusion,
" Why will your uncle do that to you and where is he now?".
*** Ten years ago, I lost my parents in an accident and I was left under the guardian of my uncle Max Taylor. I was still a minor and had to stay with him as he was the only surviving relative that I had.
Uncle Max was not married with no kids and is still not married in the same situation but he pushed to the limit doing very best to take care of me since I did not lack anything because my father was an extremely wealthy and successful man.
I had the right to a monthly allowance through with the management of my uncle of course but it was just than enough for me to take care of myself. The house reminded me so much of my parents which was the sole reason why I did not want to fancy trips or a relocation to another house as I felt that my parents were always watching over me there.
My father had a lot of businesses and buildings that were now owned by my uncle and I had no problem with it. Everything was going on well, and I went to the nicest schools and have the best-educated but when I turned 18years, everything began changing.
My uncle Max will always get angry whenever I spoke of taking back my rightful place at the company and he will always tell me to wait and be patient as I'm okay as suffering from some gun control loss which I did.
I waited and waited till I finally completed my Bachelor's degree and graduated as one of the best students in my school, I came out with flying colors and my uncle was so happy. I saw no need to apply for any jobs as my goal was to study in the file that my dad's business was linked to, to continue with his legacy***.
She paused for a while as tears clouded her eyes and there was no way for her tongue it from Blaze. Rising to her feet she felt bad that she had to explain her situation to someone else who did not even know her and might be probably wanting to have her justice he had her the first time.
Blaze rose to his feet as well behind her and holding her on the shoulder, he lowered his mouth reaching to her ears, and with a push of breath he whispered,
"You are not alone Crystal, I am here with you and I promise that no one will cause you any harm or pain again as long as I am here".
Crystal turned her back and faced Blaze, she became so emotional that she could not talk anymore and tears kept on rolling down her cheek but telling her not to weep any more, he wiped her tears watching her beautiful face turn readout of sadness and with a heavy heart, he kissed her cheek.
" You do not need to complete the story today if it hurts so much okay?", he muttered letting her know that she could stop there if she wanted. The blaze had never felt something like that before and it was so special having someone else underhand her and it was just not any kind of person, it was someone that her heart was beating for.
Standing still as though she was been stroked by thunder, she savored every bit of the moment, feeling the breeze against her skin and her hair flying in the air making her feel more comfortable.
"I think you are too close", Crystal spoke out turning her gaze to the side looking at the chair. Blase had noticed that she was feeling shy so he separated from her walking to the other side.
Crystal breath out turning awry her back as she let out some air through her mouth. The blaze was so close that she thought that he wanted to kiss her but deep down in her heart, she was enjoying every bit of it.
Not knowing whether to continue the story or to leave, she decided to feel some fresh air as she thought of how peaceful life is, and the view from up there was amazing. Blaze's house was at the end of the city as he seemed to look like someone who enjoyed quietness but standing on his balcony, the wonderful picture of the city and its multiple lights could be seen with ease.
"Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?", Blaze asked as he felt the silence. Crystal raising a brow said that she was just thinking of how funny life is. Blaze wondering why she said that, approached her and told her not to be bothered as everything was going to be fine, she felt good with him.
Feeling as to listen to her complete story as to what happened, he mumbled slowly,
" Will you like to continue with the story that you were narrating?".
"What if it hurts me more?", she raised a question as she kept her eyes still while looking at him.
Blaze let out a smile, went for her hand again, and told her that he was to listen to everything to know how to help her, the breeze blew harder and a leaf drifting from the tree fell on Crystal.
Covered with fear, she screamed out at the top of her voice, and holding tight to Blaze, she trembled like a newborn baby wrapped in cold hands.
Blaze making an effort not to laugh at the situation held her whispering in her ears that she was okay and that he was there to protect her from any danger, made Crystal feel calm and safe.
With a heartbeat and so many emotions, she let out,
" No one has ever cared for me this much till now, I feel like I have someone to love me".
Her words came out and fell on Blaze's ears, he caressed her hair more and holing her closer.
The cold was already too much and Crystal was getting shaky from it so Blaze had asked her to go inside to put on something tighter and also to have some rest. Agreeing to it, they both left for her room.
Crystal was happy in a calm way but it could be seen as Blase wanted her to comfortable which was what was happening. Crystal feeling a deep feeling of sadness and guilt as to not telling Blase the whole truth, spoke out gently saying,
"I need to tell you everything Blaze, it won't be nice if I keep it to myself whereas you want to help me"_ she spoke out keeping her gaze to the ground and Blase taking a look at her, he still insisted that she if she is not ready to talk about it, then she should wait until the is convenient.
" But I want to talk about it now so that I can free myself from this hurt that I am feeling inside Blaze", she whispered.
Making her way into the room, she walked inside with Blaze behind her. Everywhere was getting more silent as the lateness set in and the staffs most have retired in their rooms waiting for the sweetness of sleep to come to take them to the fairyland. She sat on her bed while Blaze closed the door behind her and went to sit down as well.
Blase could perfectly understand that what she had in her chest to talk about was very difficult to voice out and he did not want her to be under any form of pressure as he did not want her to lunch up another crying session again.
Squeezing her hands on her laps, she was more nervous than she was the first time and watching at her keenly, he could notice that she was making an effort to hide her tears but it was not possible as it could be seen handing on her eyes.
Moving her lips simultaneously and raising her head towards Blaze, she said,
"My uncle was just pretending to be a good man but in reality, he has been a demon in disguise".
With a sad expression and a keen sense of listening, Blaze interrogated Crystal to know something that had been turning in his head since she began talking and with a straight face he asked,
" Is he the one who did this to you?", is he also the person who made you to st doing what you do to men?".
Crystal burst out into tears and feeling all remorseful she apologized with hot tears in her eyes as they ran out like an opened tap. She explained that her uncle had made her believe that doing it was going to save her company from crumbling and that was the only way to get quick and good cash.
Narrating how her uncle convinced her into taking up the task, Max will tell her that she is a beautiful and innocent girl so no one will ever suspect that she is a thief. Her innocent face always made a way for her and her pretty looks were irresistible.
"How did you always get your targets from what I know, your targets are always extraordinarily rich people", Blaze asked wanting to know more.
" He has information about the people he wanted me to steal from. Details as to where the gym, eat, spend their leisure time and more others", she announced feeling so guilty.
Telling him how she will do all sorts of deals just to please her uncle and to be able to take back her inheritance, each time it was never enough as he always had another assignment to be carried out over and over again.
***Feeling tired of idling around and being a thief, I decided to confront my uncle one more time and that was what led to all these now. Max slapped me for the first time and asked me not to talk about my inheritance again and he threatened to show me the other side of him.
Ass if that was not enough, he put me under house arrest and seized my phone with guards at my door guarding as though I was a common criminal in my own father's Mansion.
To put the icing on the same, he planned for a wedding for me Blaze, my wedding to a strange looking guy without even informing me. Gina was my only consolation and she had worked in the Mansion for years.
Thanks to her help, we were able to escape yesterday which was my wedding day, and dressing as maids were how we did to leave unnoticed by anyone***.
She had narrated everything to Blaze and after that, she felt light having to talk to someone who cares.
Crystal was aware that her uncle was guilty but she knew that she was as guilty as him and telling Blaze that she is aware of the consequences of her actions, she does not regret exposing her uncle because he is wicked and heartless and does not deserve anyone in his life.
Continuing with her story, she narrated to Blaze how he got his information from his reliable source like he always did and that was when she was able to know where to meet with him at night.
Blaze taking a look at her and feeling pity instead of hatred, took up her hands and with an understanding look he voice out,
"You need not worry anymore, I am here now".
His words made Crystal go silent for a moment and letting out some more tears, she asked him whether he was mad at her and he shook his head in denial saying,
" I am not angry with you Crystal I have always known that you are a nice person right from our first contact and what made me understand that you were not a bad girl, is when I noticed that you were untouched".
Listening to that, Crystal instantly stood up on her feet, and feeling more hurt she asked him why he had to do that to her but Blaze, letting out that he had no idea that she was still pure, asked her to forgive him. Crystal turning to face him mumbled how he took away her pride without any concern, not remorse.
Blaze could see the anger and pain that was rising in her eyes and that made him to won't speak out about what had happened that night but hold himself back as he thought that it was not a good idea yet, he had to take his time before saying it.
Walking closer to Crystal, he asked her to forgive him and that he could do anything to gain her forgiveness. Crystal staring at him with so much pain said that it was not his fault alone as she was also responsible for what had happened to her, if she had not accepted to do that last game for her uncle, then she would not have been in that situation.
Blaze laying his finger on her lips told her not to be in regrets because if she did not accept to carry out that assignment that day, they would not have met each other so he was thankful for that day.
Crystal not understanding anything that was happening, let a frown as she wondered why he was so kind to her. Thinking of the unknown she rapidly walked away from him asking whether he had lain low motives and that was why he was so nice to her but Blaze said that everything he was doing was from his heart as he had grown to love her.
That information was too much for Crystal to process and with a heavy heart and exacerbated voice, she pleaded with Blaze to leave her room.
Blaze surprised at her sudden reaction, inquired whether he had said something wrong but Crystal feeling like he just wants to have his way with her again, told him to go and that she needed to be alone to have some rest.
He left her room and wished her a good night as he walked out confused as to what had happened all of a sudden. Her mood changed drastically without even letting him know what the matter was.