Chapter 13

ADRIA'S POV:

I never thought that wearing a bra will give me so much happiness. Weird I know but right now I was a bit happy because I got to wear a bra after so many days.

Since Austin whipped me, my back was sore and I got to wear only a thin gown and panties, nothing else.

Now having something to cover me properly feels good.

I adjusted the black lacy bra and panties I was wearing right before wearing the maroon dress Austin brought for me.

It was a beautiful dress but a way too sexy for my liking, it had a sweetheart neckline and was body fitting hugging my curves like a second skin. It stopped at my mid thigh. Too short for my comfort level.

It had a black belt near my waist emphasizing my small waist. The back had a long chain that came till my hips.

But what made me more self-conscious that it was showing the brand which was lying just above my breast and also some marks of whipping were been seen on my back.

A lone tear escapes my eyes as I stare at the brand of Austin's name.

"You are looking sexy", I jump at the voice and see that Austin is standing behind me.

I stayed still as he walked in front of me and freed my hair from the hair tie and kept the tie aside. He then grabbed a brush from the dressing table and expertly started moving it through my hair.

He parted my hair in two making a section at the right side and brushed all the knots. He then moved a large section to my right shoulder so it falls over my breast, he kept the rest on my back.

"It won't be visible now", he said with a smile and that's when I realized that the hair is hiding the brand above my breast and also the marks on my back. My eyes widen at his action. But I decided not to say anything and just nodded my head.

"You look really beautiful", he whispered huskily and kissed my lips.

"Just do a bit makeup, your face is pale", he said and I nodded my head again.

With trembling fingers, I applied some foundation and compact to cover the paleness of my face. I had to apply a bit more near my lip to hide the crack which was formed when Austin slapped me. I wanted to apply some on the burned mark but it will sting badly so I didn't touch it. I applied a maroon lipstick and some mascara and eyeliner and I was done.

"Let's go they will come any second", Austin snaked his arm around my waist and we walked out of the room.

We were standing near the massive gate waiting for his parents to arrive. Augustus and two scary guys were standing behind us.

Soon a white limo proudly entered the gate and I glanced at Austin to see a genuine smile playing on his lips.

The limo stopped in front of us and the driver stepped out opening the back door.

My eyes went wide as a woman stepped out of it. She was beautiful. Simple and yet so attractive. Her blonde hair was straight and falling below her waist, she was wearing a simple yellow dress and heels hardly an inch high.

She looked up and her eyes shone with happiness. Her eyes were blue but lips, skin tone and nose same like Austin.

"Mama", Austin exclaimed happily and ran down the stairs towards the woman who now had a wide smile on her face and arms open to embrace her child.

Austin hugged her and kissed her cheeks. She kissed his cheeks too before ruffling his hair playfully.

"I missed you so much Aussie", she said with tears in her eyes.

"I missed you too mama", Austin sounded completely different, like a normal person and not a Satan.

"Aussie", a manly voice came and all heads turned towards it.

There stood a man who looked like an older version of Austin. Same hair, same eyes, same jawline, almost same height. The man was a bit leaner than Austin, with some wrinkles near his eyes and hair a bit gray.

"Dad", Austin says and walks towards him pulling him into a tight hug. The man patted his back and said 'my boy'.

"Dad I missed you"

"I missed you too Aussie boy. How are you"

"I am fine"

"Fine my ass, you look thin", the man comments and Austin just laughs at his comment.

"Yes baby you look thin", his mother says rubbing his arm.

"I am fine, just that work is too much nowadays"

"I can understand, I went through this phase", his dad says patting his back again.

"Don't over work yourself baby", his mom said.

"Please mom lets go in first please", Austin says and they all start walking in my direction.

I came back to reality and started panicking. What will they think of me? What will Austin introduce me as?

"Augustus", they both say in unison and Augustus walk forward and hug them.

"Damon, Charlie how are you?", he asks. Oh! So that are their names.

"We are fine dear how are you"

"As handsome as always", Augustus reply grinning.

"Henry, Martin how are you two?", Damon asked.

"We are fine sir", they both say in unison like a robot. Damon and Charlie chuckled at them.

"You two will never change", Charlie comments.

"And who is this beautiful girl", Damon was suddenly in front of me.

I looked down and took a step back. Austin came beside me and held me by my waist. His grip tight enough to make me freeze at the spot.

"You are being rude with my parents", he hissed in my ears. "Introduce yourself"

"I... I am... My... Adr..", I stammered. I was scared. His fingers dug into my waist making me yelp in pain.

"She is Adria", Austin said anger lacing in his voice.

"Hello Adria, I am Damon, Austin's father", Damon says with a warm, fatherly smile on his face.

"Hel..Hello", I said and took his extended hand for a handshake.

"Hey dear I am Charlie, Austin's mother", Charlie directly pulled me into a bone crushing hug.

"Hii", I said a smile playing on my lips at the motherly affection which I have never experienced in my life.

The smiles on their faces were warm and I instantly knew they were no threat. But what made me gladder was Charlie's presence. She gave me a hope of experiencing the motherly love I never had.

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"an.. And the blush on his face.... God.. Haha", Augustus said between laughter and I couldn't help but smile at his story.

He was telling us about his college time when a girl proposed Austin and how he used to run away from her.

I looked at Austin and saw him blushing again. Damon and Charlie were laughing too.

I would have laughed loudly with them but the hunger and fear within me were stopping me from doing so.

"Aus..Austin", I whispered in his ear as he was sitting next to me. "I am hungry", I said and he glared at me mounting 'behave'. I shut myself up but my stomach growled loudly gaining everyone's attention.

Augustus and Damon laughed at me while Charlie just eyed me with worry.

"The girl is hungry let's go eat something"

We sat on the table and the maids started serving us. I spotted Cara in them and gave her a warm smile which she returned back. While she was serving food I was able to see that she wanted to talk with me but couldn't.

Finally, the plate was set and everyone started eating but I waited for him to allow me more like order me. The sight of food was tempting me to just dig into it but my mind said not to do such thing.

"Adria, dear you were hungry so why are you waiting now?", Charlie asked, concerned.

"I..I..", I stammered again not knowing what to say.

"Eat!", Austin commanded and mumbling a 'yes' I picked up the fork and knife.

Just the first bite was enough to make me forget all my manners and I start eating like an animal. I ate as much as I could so as to prepare my stomach if there was further starving.

"She is not like your usual bimbos", Damon commented and I blushed. "She is quite cute. I like her", he said and if possible I blushed harder.

"When are you going to marry her", Charlie asked and my eyes went wide. I was shocked and scared at the same time. Austin looked at me and studied my expression, his jaw clenched as he was staring at me.

"She is not my girlfriend. She is a mere mistress paying her Dads debt", he replied bluntly and there were gasps from the people beside us.

"AUSTIN!", Charlie shouted. "Mind your language. I..", she started scolding but Damon kept his hand on hers stopping her.

"Be calm Charlie. Don't panic yourself, we will talk later now eat", he said and the dinner went silent.

I was too hungry yet my stomach refused to accept anything after the humiliation. 'a mere mistress', this was not the first time he called me that but it hurt a lot more after being introduced as it to others. I felt low.

"Adria eat!", Austin commanded again as I was playing with my food.

Slowly I ate and finished half of the food which was served on my plate. Too many emotions running through my mind.

Austin excused himself for taking a call and I found myself alone with Damon and Charlie. For the past few hours, I have noticed that Charlie is a caring mother and Damon a fun loving man. Damon seemed nice man and his eyes were soft and caring one. I don't think that they are anything like Austin.

And the fact that Austin did my hair to hide the scars give me a hope that he is afraid of his parents. Maybe I can ask for help.

"Charlie...", I called out and the woman's eyes were scanning me with worried.

"Charlie!", I cried. "I .. I am not here by my will. Please help me. I need your help. Austin is keeping me here by force. He is really cruel. He ... he forces me. Please help me. He has kept my dad somewhere. I beg you...."

"Adria!", my rambling stopped when Damon yelled my name. I looked up and his eyes scared me. They were just like Austin but scarier. His jaw clenched, face clearly showing anger and I knew I did another mistake. I started walking backward but my back hit to something really strong and there was no need to look back, I knew who it was.

"Austin I was already disappointed in you that you didn't get married and instead kept a mistress. And you could not even control this woman, I never thought you are so weak. I wanted you to marry someone to produce an heir for Hawks Enterprises. Yet at the age of 26 you are still considering sleeping around more important", Damon growled at Austin and then his eyes landed on me again. "I don't care who you marry but keep in mind I don't want my grandson to be born from a mistress, you better get married soon. And if you still want to keep her teach her some fucking manners", he said Austin's posture changed behind me. He was fuming due to anger.

"I am sorry, Dad. And I assure you I will bring her under control soon", he said looking at me with disgust. I shivered as his gaze landed on me. I knew I was in a big trouble.

"CARA!", Austin screamed and soon the maid was in front of us. "Take her to our room and make sure you lock the room from outside", he orders and Cara walks beside me guiding me to our room.

"Sorry", Cara says and locks the room outside. I carry myself to the farthest corner and sit down on the floor hugging my knees. I was scared. He was angry and he was going to punish me for my mistake.

I waited sitting in the cold corner, hours passed but he didn't come in and I couldn't be gladder.

I kept crying for myself, why did I even try when I knew the consequences, why do I have to be such an idiot.

Rocking my body back and forth due to fear, tears rolling down my eyes. I was terrified thinking about what he might have served for me.

"Adria", someone tapped on my shoulder and I slowly opened my eyes. When did I sleep?

Adjusting to the brightness I was first able to see Austin's handsome face and everything hit me. The fear within me again came up.

I crawled near the bed and knelt beside it keeping my head low, I didn't want him to be angrier.

"Adria", he said again, now holding my chin he pushed my head up so that I was looking in his eyes.

"I am sorry", I whispered, trying to reduce his anger.

"Get up"

"Please..."

"I said get up", he commanded and I stood up immediately.

"Sleep on the bed", he said and my eyes went wide in horror. I started shaking. His words 'You will be allowed on the bed only when I want to fuck you' hit my mind.

But I had no option. With a heavy heart, I laid on the bed looking at the ceiling and waiting for him to start.

I heard ruffling of clothes and soon Austin sat beside me on the bed he was just in his boxers.

He snaked his arm around my stomach and pulled me close to his chest. I stayed still not knowing his next move. I waited for him to do that, I expected it but few minutes later his soft snores fell on my ears.

He was sleeping soundly, holding me in his arms.