SOLD TO A MAFIA AT SIXTEEN
Sold To A Mafia At Sixteen - Episode 40
THEME: His slave
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Later that night, they returned home, and Sofia couldn't shake off the fear. Shawn stared at her with amusement as they went inside.
Just then, Rachel appeared, her tone unlikely. "Where have you been, Shawn? I was worried about you, and you didn't answer my calls."
Shawn raised an eyebrow. "I went out to see a movie with Sofia. Is there something wrong?"
Rachel's gaze turned cold, her eyes fixed on Sofia. "I thought something had happened to you."
Sofia noticed Rachel's glare and avoided her gaze. "I'll be in my room," Sofia said, rushing upstairs.
Shawn turned to Rachel. "You didn't tell me you were coming."
Her voice turned defensive. "I didn't plan to. When I couldn't get to you, I was worried, and I decided to come check on you."
Shawn's demeanor turned dismissive. "You shouldn't have. I'm not a kid." He walked away, leaving Rachel staring after him, her eyes narrowed in frustration.
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Days later, Sofia was taking a nap at the poolside when Rachel approached her, her face cold and stern.
"Is there a problem?" Sofia asked, her brow furrowed in curiosity.
Rachel's expression turned venomous, and she snapped at Her. "Why do you keep invading my privacy? Why are you doing things I don't like?" Her voice was laced with anger, and Sofia's eyes widened in surprise at her harsh tone.
"What are you talking about?" she asked, her voice cautious.
Her face reddened with rage, and she yelled, "Stop pretending Sofia! Stop acting all innocent that you are not!" Her eyes blazed with fury, and Sofia recoiled, taken aback by her outburst. Her words turned menacing, and she spat out, "Let me make it soundly clear to you, I don't like your closeness towards my fiance, your closeness to him pisses me off." Her voice dripped with malice, and Sofia's eyes flashed with fear.
"There is nothing going on between us." Her eyes turned defensive and she protested
"Oh shut up! Stop acting, stop denying the fact that you don't feel anything for him. I won't warn you again, you are still a kid that I wouldn't want to share my man with. He is mine and mine alone. Don't dare me Sofia, or I will put you in a position you will regret for the rest of your miserable life, you slave!" Her voice was laced with contempt, and Sofia's face paled, shocked by her words.
Rachel turned and walked away, leaving Sofia staring after her, her eyes wide with fear and shock.
Later in the cool evening, they were having their dinner. Sofia's face was cast downward, her eyes fixed on her meal as she was lost in thought, still reeling from Rachel's harsh words earlier. Rachel, on the other hand, focused on her meal, pretending like nothing had happened.
Shawn noticed the pale look on Sofia's face and asked, "Is everything ok?" His question jolted her out of her thoughts, and Sofia raised her face to him, forcing a smile.
"Yes."
His eyes narrowed slightly. "Why aren't you eating?"
She pushed the food aside. "Um, I'm not hungry." She said, "I'd like to be excused." and stood up to leave
Shawn stared after her as she walked away. Rachel chimed in, "Come on, babe, eat. Stop worrying about her. She ate a lot at noon, that's why she's not hungry." He sighed and continued eating.
Some hours later, Sofia came out of her room to the living room, unable to sleep as she was still haunted by the movie she watched and Rachel's harsh words. Shawn emerged to see her laying down on the couch, staring at the ceiling.
"Why are you here?" he asked.
She raised her face to him and then sat upright. "Nothing," she said.
He came to sit next to her. "Why aren't you sleeping in your room? Are you scared?" he teased.
"I just..."She hesitated, her eyes darting downward.
She gulped nervously. Shawn's expression turned gentle. "I didn't force you to watch that movie, you decided it yourself."
"Don't blame me, okay? I saw the rate everyone was giving the movie, so I decided to watch it."Her face contorted in frustration.
His eyes crinkled at the corners. "And now it has traumatized you."
"Don't make it harder than it is, okay?" She said.
"So, what do you want to do now?" he asked as he giggled
"I don't know." She sighed, her eyes cast downward. "I just wish I hadn't watched it."
"Do you want to forget about it?" he asked, his eyes locked onto hers.
She raised her face to meet his gaze. "Do you have any idea on what to do to forget about it?" she asked, her voice laced with desperation.
He nodded, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I do, if you permit me," he said, his voice low and husky.
As he spoke, he pulled closer to her, their faces inches apart. Sofia's eyes widened, and she gulped nervously.
"What do you mean?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
His eyes burned with intensity. "Do I get the permission?" he asked, his hand caressing her face.
Sofia's heart pounded in her chest, and she felt her pulse racing. She gulped hard, her eyes locked onto Shawn's. "I...I don't know," she stuttered.
His face leaned in closer, his lips inches from her ear. "Close your eyes," he whispered, his breath sending shivers down her spine.
Sofia's eyes fluttered closed, and she squeezed her shirt tightly, her heart racing with anticipation. Shawn's lips brushed against hers, soft and gentle. Sofia's face scrunched up, and she felt a rush of emotions. She tried to push him away, but her body resisted, melting into his touch.
As they kissed, Her world around her melted away, leaving only the sensation of Shawn's lips on hers.
As his lips lingered on hers, Rachel caught sight of them from the stairs. Her eyes widened in shock and anger, her face twisting into a scowl. She stood frozen for a moment, her gaze fixed on the intimate scene before her.
Then, without making a sound, she turned and went back inside, her anger and jealousy simmering just below the surface. The sound of her footsteps echoed softly as she retreated, leaving Shawn and Sofia oblivious to the storm brewing upstairs.
Shawn finally pulled away from Sofia, his eyes locked onto hers. Sofia's face was flushed, her eyes still closed, her lips parted slightly. Shawn's gaze softened, and he whispered,
"You okay?"
Sofia's eyes fluttered open, and she nodded slowly, still trying to process what had just happened. Shawn smiled gently and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, his touch sending shivers down her spine.
"This wasn't a kiss, right?" She asked, avoiding Shawn's gaze shyly, her cheeks flushing pink.
His lips curved into a smile. "Do you want to consider this real?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
She quickly stood up, her eyes still cast downward. "I'll go to my room," she said, turning to leave.
Shawn's hand shot out, holding her hand in place. "Have you forgotten our deal? You still have to cuddle me to sleep," he said, his smile still firmly in place.
She sighed, her shoulders slumping in resignation. She turned her back against him, still holding his hand. "Can't we do this some other time?"
. "No, I have a busy day tomorrow."
"Okay, fine." She let out a deep sigh. She sat down, avoiding Shawn's gaze. Shawn scoffed and rested his head on her lap, his eyes closing as a small smile curved his lips.
"You don't have to act nervous," he said. "The kiss was just to stop you from being haunted by that movie. It will replace it."
Her eyes flashed with indignation. "I'm not nervous," she said. "This isn't the first time you've kissed me, anyway."
Shawn's eyes snapped open, meeting Sofia's gaze. Sofia quickly turned her face away, her cheeks flushing pink.
"How many times do I remind you, it wasn't a kiss?" he said, a hint of amusement in his voice.
"But our lips touched," She pointed out.
"It still doesn't state the fact that it's a kiss."His smile grew wider.
She rolled her eyes. "And what do you call this?"
"A favor."His lips curved into a smirk. He closed his eyes, a self-satisfied smile still on his face.
Sofia muttered under her breath, "Yeah, whatever."
But upstairs, Rachel's anger was building, her mind racing with thoughts of betrayal and deception. She couldn't believe what she had just seen, and she knew she had to confront Shawn about it. The question was, when and how?
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