I can no longer remember how I ended up inside my room because of what Zion did.
"That shameless villain!" I muttered, my voice full of anger.
I finally understood where Zion got it from — both from my mother and father-in-law. They have a very good and loving relationship. It's clear he inherited some traits from them, though not all good.
"I will have my revenge…" I whispered softly to myself.
I had already changed into my home clothes, but even though it wasn't yet dark outside the mansion, I couldn't muster the courage to leave my room.
Even now, I still feel embarrassed in front of my parents-in-law because of Zion's sudden kiss. Having never had contact with men before, I wasn't used to being kissed — even if it was just twice!
I jumped lightly when someone suddenly knocked on my door. It was Zion. I went over to open it, but to my surprise, it was Butler Enrod standing there with a smile on his face.
"Madam, the old Madam wants you to come downstairs for some tea," he said politely.
I exhaled sharply. Tea again? What was this about? Was Mama gossiping?
"What kind of gossip does Mama have?" I asked, curious and a bit anxious.
Butler Enrod's eyes widened as he looked me up and down.
"Ah… what do you mean by… gossip, Madam?" he asked, confused, which made me furrow my brow.
"Didn't you say tea? Mama wants me to come down because of gossip!" I said, half joking, half serious.
Seriously, Mama loves gossiping more than that shameless villain!
"M-Madam—" Butler Enrod started to speak, but was cut off by a cold voice nearby.
"You're so silly, wife."
My vision darkened at Zion's words.
"Silly? Like spicy?" I retorted, pretending to be innocent as I turned my head to look at him. He was slowly walking toward us, with Butler Enrod trailing behind.
"M-Madam… I don't think that's what Sire meant," Butler Enrod whispered softly, but I ignored him.
I knew very well Zion didn't mean it like that, but I just wanted to get back at this man for kissing me without permission. It was unacceptable!
Zion smirked. "Do you want me to have you examined at my laboratory research company? Or maybe… crack open your head so we can see what's inside your silly brain?"
Goosebumps erupted all over my body. Even though the story plot changed and this man is my husband now, I was still afraid of what might happen. He's the villain after all.
"…Sire," Butler Enrod said softly.
"If you want to stay alive… behave yourself," Zion said coldly, then continued walking down the hallway toward his office.
I felt crushed by Zion's words. He said it so seriously.
"Madam, don't mind what Sire says. He's always like that," Butler Enrod said worriedly, and I just nodded silently.
I forgot I had to be alert around everyone here. I forgot who I am. I don't belong here. This is not my world. Not my story.
"Please tell her we'll gossip some other time, Butler Enrod," Zion said casually.
I closed the door before Butler could say a word. The embarrassment I felt earlier was replaced by fear.
I don't know why, but I felt so sad because of Zion's words. Am I really nothing to him? Am I just a tool? A wife with no rights?
I sadly lay down on the bed and covered myself with the quilt. I just wanted to sleep away my feelings.
"That selfish guy is just like the playboys I read about in books. They just want to score with women, and once they get what they want, they leave the woman behind."
He's just one of them. A pervert. He's just like Carlo Ville.
I was about to close my eyes when I remembered this bed belongs to Zion, so I got up and looked for an extra quilt in the cabinets. I decided I didn't want Zion to think I was comfortable here, so I'd just sleep on the floor.
"The carpet is already warm, so I might as well sleep here," I whispered.
After putting the quilt on the ground along with Zion's other pillow, I lay down.
Zion… and his family are… irrelevant to me now. I have to find answers about what happened to me. Why am I inside this online story I read before I died?
Whatever connection Zion and his family have with me now is just a role I must play as a wife with no real rights in this world.
I closed my eyes as darkness enveloped me.
"Doctor! The patient's pulse is getting weaker again!" a woman's voice suddenly shouted.
I tried to open my eyes, but I had no strength. What's happening to me? Am I going to die for real this time?
"Doctor! What happened to our child!?" a familiar voice suddenly screamed.
My heartbeat quickened when I recognized the voice.
"Child! Be brave! Please!" I heard a familiar voice speak. Mama?
My real parents!?
How I missed their smiles. They didn't have much time to care for me personally, but they did everything to provide for me. I want to tell them I'm sorry. I want to tell them I love them! Please!
I wanted to scream! I wanted to speak and open my eyes, but I couldn't!
"Ma'am, Sir! Please leave the room! Nurse Res, get them out of here!"
Mom! Dad! Please don't leave me here! Please let me see your beautiful eyes and lovely smiles again! Even just for a moment. Please. I want to cry because of my situation.
"Get the asjhgfds…"
I didn't hear the noisy voices around me anymore; everything was replaced by silence. When I tried to move, I knew my strength was back.
I can move my body now! I can finally see my parents one more time!
I suddenly opened my eyes and looked around. My eyes widened when I saw I was still inside Zion's room.
Was it all just a dream? But I could feel how the medical personnel touched my body. It felt so real! If I'm in a coma in my real world, then that means I'm still alive! I have to find a way to get back to my real world!
I no longer knew what to believe — the lies from Zion and Butler Enrod, my dream, or Sunny Bels.
I almost forgot about Sunny Bels. She gave me a string of numbers before. Maybe she can help me solve this body's situation! And if she can help with her friends' situation, then… I might be able to return to my real world!