The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 40

Sophia's POV

I felt cold water being splashed on me.

I groaned and tried opening my eyes but couldn't. The last few days were were like a horrible nightmare. Sometimes, Christina even used to have one of the guys beat me until I was knocked out. I was always either in pain or was drowsy.

Suddenly a hard kick was delivered to my stomach but still, I couldn't move. Every part of body was aching. I peeled open my eyes to look at Christina looking down at me. She crouched down in front of me and fisted my hair in her hands. Pulling it harshly , she made me face her.

" Aww , look how pretty you look. " She cooed at me mockingly and within a second her face turned angry with pure hatred in her eyes.

" You know I would have loved to do a bit more damage to your pretty face which snatched Nick away from me. But you know, nobody would like their whore look uglier than you already are." By the end of the statement she was maniacally grinning. I was scared to the core by her words. Whore!? What was she going to do with me?

" A man will be coming to get you today." She enthusiastically said like someone was taking me to a candy store.

" You know you could-" a bang cut her off followed by some more. I was desperately hoping that Nick was here to save me. She swiftly turned back for a moment before pulling me up by my arms to stand up. As I was trying to process what was happening, someone burst in through the door.

" Nick." My voice came out as a whisper . I was exhausted beyond imagination but the sight of him standing in front of me, made me extremely happy. At one point , I thought that I would have never seen him again . At that moment I realised how much I missed him , how much I longed to be with him, how much I love him.

" Sophia." His voice was pained like his expression. He was looking at my face , at my bruises. I was actually worried that he might not like me anymore because of how pathetic I look now.

Suddenly I was pulled by my arm towards Christina and I felt a cold metal pressing against my neck. Maybe I could have gotten myself out of her hold but I was too weak out of the beatings to use my self defence techniques. At this point I was just grateful that my mind was working properly.

Nick's eyes darted from my face to Christina's and they were immediately filled with rage. His jaw was clenched tight and so were his fists. The room was filled with cops.

" Christina, leave her." Nick spoke in a calm , threatening manner but I could see the vulnerability in his eyes, like he was trying hard to keep it all together.

" No, never. I was going to sell her away but now I will just kill her. " Her grip on my arms tightened even more.

" Christina-"

" I will kill her and then - then we can be together, Nick. I know you love me so much but - but this bitch ruined everything." She sounded crazy, she had lost her thinking abilities and was blinded by her obsession for Nick.

" Ms. Miller , I would advice you to put down the knife. The house is fully surrounded by our men. You can't escape. It's better that you surrender." One of the cops spoke to which she vigorously shook her head.

I didn't know what happened but the very next moment there was loud bang and Christina wasn't holding me anymore. Some cops rushed to hold her.

I was too weak to stand on my feet without support. I wobbled and was going to land on the floor when I was pulled into a strong chest. The familiar scent of Nick ,engulfed me.

" Sophia , baby , I am sorry for being so late. I am so fucking sorry." His voice was cracking slightly. The pain and guilt was evident in his voice.

He hugged me tight to him as if he was scared of loosing me . Although I was more than happy to be in his arms but I couldn't control the hiss that left my mouth because of the pain in my ribs when he pulled me close.

He moved a bit away to look at me with guilt in his eyes .

" You will be okay, Sophia. Hold on." I was scared that I may not make it and I wanted to confess that I love him but no words left my mouth, my throat dry and hurting.

I offered him a weak smile.

Picking me up bridal style , he started walking out of the room.

My eyelids were feeling heavy that I was struggling hard to keep them open.

" Stay awake baby. Don't close your eyes. " I tried keeping my eyes open but after a while I couldn't help . I was slipping into unconsciousness.