"Oh baby, I want you here for revenge.It’s payback honey, you think I will let you get away from me after your betrayal?Should have thought of a better plan than to walk into enemy grounds."She shook her head at how absurd he was being.
"Zak this is ridiculous..."
"Not another word, I'm still trying to keep my anger in check, I have too much shit to deal with at the moment to deal with you.So be a good fucking girl and do as you are told.I need you out of my face and in the room, now nod your head in agreement."Mariyah nodded her head.What she really wanted to do was stick her tongue out at him.But he was going to save Caleb and she would be as obedient as she could, at least for now.
CHAPTER 12
Zak came into her room a few hours later and Mariyah wanted to smash something over his head.How dare he keep her in here for so long?"Hungry?"He asked her so fucking casually.What the hell did he think?She was hungry and bored as hell.
"Yes."She answered, too afraid to say more than that, she couldn't control her tongue at the best of times.She didn't want unnecessary drama between them.Mariyah needed to remember that she needed him.Nothing more to it.
"Do you want to eat in the room?"He asked her when she remained sitting.Not even wanting to risk it she quickly stood up and followed him out.Lunch was to be eaten on the decking by the pool.Mariyah could live with that.The gourmet sandwich that was placed before her look delicious.It tasted even better then it looked.She drank her iced tea and thoroughly enjoyed her meal.Zak finished his burger in minutes.There was something so sexy about watching him eat.When he noticed her staring at him she blushed crimson.She could feel her face heat up.How embarrassing, twice in the one day.
"Am I to remain locked up?"She asked hating the silence and awkwardness.
"Only if you misbehave."He was treating her like she was a kid.
"I'm not a child you know?I think you have mistaken me for some kind of kid."
"You’re always finding yourself in trouble, you are always acting up and you never do as you are told, so yes I do think of you as a child.A child who needs to be taught some discipline."
"Bite me."She didn't care.He was being a total jerk.
"I'd watch that mouth Mariyah.I don't think you get how much trouble you’re in."
"Oh I forget, I'm talking to the king of the criminals.You really can be an ass you know?"One step too far, Zak grabbed her jaw squeezing hard.Mariyah winced from the pain.
"I have a good mind to show you exactly how I intend to discipline you.How about I fucking restrain and gag you until you realize how to watch that mouth of yours.Would you like that?"
"Am I interrupting something?"Zak let go of Mariyah, Olivia had saved her butt.
"No just having some lunch, do you want to join us?"Zak acted like it was all good.
"I will have a drink, Javier, I would like an iced tea."Olivia called out to the cook sounding all posh like.
"So why is there all this tension?"Mariyah wanted to answer Olivia so bad.
"No tension.Just giving out a warning."Zak replied.Mariyah couldn't help it she rolled her eyes at him."I swear to god Mariyah my patience is wearing thin with you."
"I didn't say anything… Gees…" She gave him a what I do look."Man you really need to work on your temper.”
"Okay Zak honey, why is she still here?I don't like her very much and she puts you in a bad mood."
"Feelings mutual honey."Mariyah bit back.The look on Olivia's face was priceless.
"How dare you speak to me like that, do you know who I am?"
"Guessing from your clothes a money hungry hooker who found an idiot to take her on board."Zak slammed his hand on the table.He got up and pulled Mariyah up roughly by her arm "What?I'm supposed to sit there and take her insults?"Zak looked murderous.Mariyah didn't understand why she just didn't shut up.Zak turned and Mariyah actually thought she had gotten away with it but before she could fathom what was happening he smacked her across her mouth with the back of his hand causing her lip to bleed.She heard Olivia gasp.
"I fucking warned you, I fucking warned you time and time again and you just don't know when to stop."Mariyah pulled away from his grip
"What are you most pissed about Zak?The fact that I hit the nail on the head and you don't like anybody saying it how it is?Or the fact that you know what an idiot you look like being involved with her?Do your worst you son of a bitch… I know, I know this is one of those times that I should shut the fuck up."She stormed off heading back to the room where she locked the door and threw herself on the bed weeping uncontrollably.Fuck him and fuck her, they can both go fuck each other.Fuck, fuck, fuck!Why did it hurt so much to see him with another woman?
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The next few weeks proved difficult for Mariyah, having to close her mouth at the best of times.She did her best not to cause any trouble and ignored Olivia's snide remarks.She was always throwing comments around like people who overstay their welcome and like some people wouldn't know class if it hit them over the head.Zak didn't comment on Olivia's remarks.So Mariyah kept silent also.One night at dinner Mariyah was eager to know if there was any progress in finding Caleb."Zak, um, have you heard anything yet?Do you know anything?"Zak looked into her eyes.
"I know where they're keeping him, he's still alive."Mariyah opened her eyes wide.
