Chapter 45. The Rules

She paced back and forth in her newly furnished room as though trying to fulfil a marathon. She glanced at the wall clock again — it was past 11 in the night and he hasn’t showed up at the house yet. Bushra scoffed as frustration rushed in her. How dare he just not show up when he knows that she’s alone in this huge mansion he kept her. There are workers in the house, from a chef, to cleaners, butlers and safeguards. She wasn’t enticed by any of that — she’d even send them away if she was given the chance to. She needn’t any worker to help her do her own house chores. Maybe a cleaner was enough but she needn’t a chef or a grown man referred to as butlers walking around her house in the name of assistance.

She plumps down on the soft cushion in the compact living room. It was at the moment she finally took a glimpse of her room and realized how big it was. The room gathered features from different trendy artists and brands that created a welcoming atmosphere. The stunning floor