Chapter 17

Jacqueline almost regretted telling him the truth but she had no other choice. She decided to tell him before things would escalate further.

"I know" Alexander said plainly and Jacqueline's eyes widened a bit, if he knew then why did he…this nutjob!

"Playing your game was fun but now that you came clean, I feel bored to death. Tell me Jacqueline, why did you lie to me?" Alexander asked as he got up from the couch and he walked towards her.

"I..I.was just…". Jacqueline's words hung in her throat as he now stood right in front of her and she took a step backwards to keep some space between them.

However, Alexander took another step forward and Jacqueline vividly remembered when he told her not to run because he loved the chase but how could she keep her stance when his presence became frightening?

Jacqueline kept walking backwards and he followed her till she felt her back hit the door frame. Alexander smirked sinisterly and brought himself impossibly closer to her.

Jacqueline's heart raced when Alexander began leaning his face closer to hers, she wanted to scream but for some reason, she couldn't. It didn't help that she felt so small compared to him, his frame covered her completely.

Alexander brought his lips closer to her ear and Jacqueline gasped as his lips brushed her earlobes, making her remember the feeling of his lips on her body.

"I love how stubborn and fearless you are, it makes me regret not finding you sooner" Alexander whispered in her ear, making her heart race.

"Although it makes me wonder how long it will take for the fire in you to extinguish completely and then, there will be nothing to protect you from me" Alexander stressed every word in a low whisper, making sure his words wrecked every crook and cranny of her body.

"Thanks for your concern but I don't think the fire in me will extinguish Mr Vladimir, you don't have to worry" Jacqueline replied fiercely.

"I'll be sure to remind you of those heartfelt words" Alexander said and then he let go of her. "For now, let's talk about your punishment" he said as he took a step backwards to stare at her.

Jacqueline gulped fearfully, punishment? Jacqueline wondered what punishment Alexander had in mind.

"It's only right you get punished for your trickery and worse was that, you made granny Penelope worry for no reason, now that's a very punishable offense" He clicked his tongue.

"I didn't mean to make her worry. I had only lied because….well because…" Jacqueline trailed and her cheeks turned red, she doubted they'd ever be able to return to their original color.

"You lied because you were flustered about what happened between us in the pool" Alexander completed and Jacqueline slowly nodded.

Alexander chuckled, "You sound like we kissed or something, I didn't even touch you, not even once. But if you want, I can reenact the scene and perhaps do things that's truly going to make you flustered" Alexander said as he stared at her.

Jacqueline pressed her back to the wall and if it was possible, she would have merged with the wall. Could this pervert hear himself? How dare he say such words to her. She couldn't tell if he was joking or not, the usual mirth wasn't in his eyes.

"What things?" Jacqueline asked cautiously as she stared at him.

"I could tell you but then, I prefer to show you, wouldn't you like that Jacqueline?" He asked.

Jacqueline didn't know why her name sounded so different when he came from those lips. She wanted to groan out of frustration, this guy was bad news for her mental health.

"I don't want to know anymore" Jacqueline fervently shook her head.

Alexander shook his head, "I really hope you'll change your mind about it soon, you'll also enjoy the experiment" he said with a smirk.

Jacqueline's head began to ache like it always did anytime she was in the psychopath's presence for too long.

The knock on the door resounded in the entire room and Jacqueline quickly walked away from the door. A second later, the door opened and a lady with blonde hair and sharp features walked into the room. She was accompanied by the driver who had driven Jacqueline and Alexander.

The lady looked like a sophisticated model. She wore a short black gown and a huge white jacket hung on her shoulders. She wore statement earrings and a beautiful silver heel to match, she hung her silver purse in her hand.

Alexander walked back to the couch and he took his stick of weed, lightened it and began smoking.

The lady had an arrogant smirk on her lips as she stared at Alexander while ignoring Jacqueline because she had no name nor status.

"Take Jacqueline home, we wouldn't want her getting misplaced, would we?" Alexander asked with the smirk still intact on his lips.

The driver nodded and he led Jacqueline outside the room and the door was shut afterwards. Jacqueline didn't know why but she felt upset. She couldn't comprehend why she was upset either. To think he had just been flirting with her a few seconds ago and now he had pushed her aside immediately that lady stepped into the room. Why did she care though!!? She let out a low groan.


Meanwhile back in the hotel room, the smile on Alexander's face had completely vanished and he stared at his personal slut, Shantel.

Shantel slowly took off her Jacket and she placed it on the bed. The gown revealed her cleavage and it stopped at her mid thigh.

She walked up to Alexander and she sat on his lap and she hung her arms around his neck.
"Someone got brave" Alexander commented and Shantel smiled coyly as she stared at him.

"I guess I'm used to your daunting presence now" Shantel said as she caressed his taunt chest which peaked out from the shirt he wore.

"Who's that girl anyways? She looked so low class and classless. She's like one of those ugly beggars by the roadside" Shantel said with distaste but the truth was she was actually jealous of her beautiful appearance, she didn't want anyone taking Alexander away from her.

"Seems like you no longer have use for that tongue of yours. Mind if I cut it out and feed it to Damon?" He asked coldly and Shantel gulped fearfully. Alexander had never spoken to her that way before.

"I…"

"Get lost," Alexander glared at her and Shantel stared at him, awestruck by his change of countenance. When she saw the death glare in his eyes, she quickly got up and she picked her jacket from the bed and then headed towards the door. She turned back to look at him.

"Alex…I.."

"Out" he deadpanned and Shantel quickly rushed out of the room as he scared her to death.

She rushed to the outdoor balcony of the hotel and she caught sight of the lowly girl getting in Alexander's car. Shantel wondered who the hell she was, how had she come to take her spot without her notice? She glared at her venomously. There was no way she would let that lowly human take Alexander away from her, never!!!