Trash to Treasure - Eisuke Ichinomiya x reader
Chapter 4
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After trying on dress after dress I felt the fatigue catch up to me yet Eisuke showed no mercy. Every dress came with a critique that didnt hold back to protect my feelings. It was always too this or too that and despite it getting on my nerves that not one dress in this entire boutique suited me I contiuned on obediently with only a slight attitude.
After changing out of the last dress which I thought seemed okay stared in the mirror. Bags lay under my eyes and more than a few hairs strayed away from the rest. Even if we found the perfect dress the rest of me definitely wouldn't look up to Eisuke's standards.
The thought made me sigh. We were polar opposites and I knew barely anything about him. It seemed like he knew some things about me but it couldn't have been enough to warrant him forcing me to be his girlfriend and telling me I'm not allowed to leave the penthouse.
After zipping up the dress I stepped out of the changing room awaiting his newest insult to the dress yet it didnt come.
He scanned over my body and gestured for me to turn. I spun slowly before turning back to him. A look of slight approval covered his expression before letting the staff know he would be purchasing the dress. We continued onwards to our next destination where I was sat in a chair and faced toward a mirror. Eisuke let the staff know what he wanted before leaving. At first I was slightly embarrassed about my appearance but as the hairdresser and makeup artist worked their magic I started to feel a little better. Not to mention being pampered felt a little relaxing especially after the past week.
By the time they were done, Eisuke had returned and upon seeing my appearance a playboy smirk appeared on his face.
"You actually look decent," he said. Despite it seeming like a compliment he somehow made it sound like an insult. However, I ignored the slight passive aggressive tone and thanked him; he was the one paying for it after all. The gratitude appeared to have caught him off guard as his cocky expression dimmed for a half second before it returned in hand with a retort.
"Quite obedient, aren't you?" He wrapped his arm around my waist and dragged my body close to his. My cheeks brightened in response as I averted my gaze. "Maybe I'll treat you, if you keep it up." He chuckled at my reaction. Afterwards I kept silent and continued walking beside him. I'd never been this close to someone before so I didnt know how else to react other than following his lead and it clearly appealed to him somewhat.
Eventually we entered into a crowded room. Every single person wore sophisticated and expensive clothing accessorised with diamonds and jewels that flaunted their wealth. Despite my outfit, I felt massively out of place. I didnt belong in a room of normal people yet alone people of the highest class.
I felt my heart begin to pound as my anxiety began to engulf me. My clammy hands fondled the necklace that lay on my collarbone as my eyes rapidly scanned the room around me without actually processing what I was seeing. I felt like crying. The room felt so far away yet consumed me all the same. Thoughts bombarded me but before I had the chance a scoff accompanying a hand holding mine dragged me out of the mini anxiety attack.
I turned to the man next to me. His expression was unamused to say the least but I still appreciated the silent help he offered to me even if he dreaded the thought of it.
"Just stay by my side and you'll be fine," he said with annoyance. Not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth, I nodded slightly and grasped his hand back.
"Thank you," I muttered in appreciation. I gazed up at him and immediately felt my eyes attachment to his image. He was gorgeous. His hair fell perfectly and his skin was flawless. His exterior beauty was out of this world and I had no issue focusing on it instead of the party around me for the time being.
The night went on and before I knew it I was back in bed again. The dress I had on before was thrown on the floor as I lay in a towel after taking a warm shower wash away the stress. A deep sigh escaped me as my gaze fixated on the ceiling while I let thoughts wonder through my mind.
I didnt think Eisuke was capable of supporting me through that party. He had the social skills but he seemed more like the type of person to do his own thing without caring about those around him suffering yet he still stood by me the entire night without letting go of my sweaty hand.
My heart warmed at the thought of him being there for me and it continued to do so every night we spent out together over the next few months.
The moon fell from the horizon as the bright beams from the sun woke me up. I turned to the clock by my bedside and sighed at the fact I had work in an hour. Pushing the covers off my I got ready for my early shift.
After a week or two of living in the penthouse Eisuke offered me a job working in the hotel so I didnt have to leave the property. I wasnt a fan at first but I was gradually going insane at spending most of my time either at parties or in my room so I eventually took him up on the offer.
At first I was a maid but customer service soon proved to be too much for me and I broke down in front of Eisuke. With a huff of annoyance he wrapped his arms around me and ran his fingers through my hair. I felt like I was in his embrace for hours and it felt right. Despite the eye rolls and sighs he was always somewhat patient with me. We eventually found a job that was adequate for me which mainly included random jobs behind the scenes and obviously spending time working in the penthouse, my main job being making coffee for Eisuke.
Once I was ready I headed out of my room to start on the first task I do every morning; make coffee.
Eisuke sat in the living room reading his tablet as he did most mornings.
"Good morning," I greeted with a smile smile. He hummed in response as I continued to the kitchen to make his coffee. I placed it in the table in front of him before sitting on the sofa too. I turned my body toward him and watched as he sipped his coffee quietly.
"Not bad," he replied with a slight cocky grin. I couldn't help but smile in return. Over the past months I had learned that was probably the best compliment I could get from Eisuke. I had probably spent so many hours just watching Eisuke. At some point I decided I was smitten with him and ended up becoming attached to him.
I continued gazing at him before he turned to me and catching me in the act. I turned away as quick as possible realising how much of a creep I must seem. My cheeks turned rosy as I face palmed in front of him. He cackled at my reaction to being caught and I looked up at him through my fingers.
"Dont you have work?" he questioned before I could recover. I turned to the clock and jumped out of the seat in shock. He really hit me with a double whammy. Before I could rush out the door he gripped my wrist and pulled me into his lap. My cheeks went from pink to red. The whole scene seemed to please him as I felt his warm breath on my neck. I shuddered while frozen in place.
"E-Eisuke?"
He didnt respond and his hands continued to roam my body. I lay my hand on his before looking in his eyes. My whole body began to heat heat up as his lips grazed the crook of my neck roughly. His tongue circled a sweet spot before he pulled away and gazed into my eyes. I felt my heart melt as I turned to straddle him.
"Do you trust me?" he whispered sweetly in my ear.
With a small nod, I responded, "yeah, why?" I did trust him. He cared for me in his own way and stayed by my side when I needed him even when we barely knew each other. I felt protected when I was with him.
"We're going somewhere tonight so be ready for eight," he replied without any further input before continuing to pleasure me.
After our moment, I walked down the halls of the hotel, I straightened out my clothing as I thought about what had happened. It had only recently become a regular occurrence in the past couple of months for us to do it and I had few complaints but today felt off.
I let out a sigh as I clocked in and got on with the day in attempt to distract myself from the bad feeling that brewed inside of me. I wanted my shift to end as soon as possible but I couldn't help but savour the calm before the storm I felt brewing.
I finally finished early in the afternoon. Still feeling uneasy I made my way to the staff cafeteria and sat at a table with an untouched plate of food.
What he said felt so random which spurred on the nervousness I was feeling but I said I trust him so that's what I'll do. I picked at my food for a while before decided to return to the penthouse.
The room was empty. Eisuke must be working still. I walked to my room and found a new dress laying on the bed. I tried it on and looked in the mirror. Every dress he has given me has always fit me perfectly. He always claimed he knew my body best and it was hard to argue when he got the right dress every time.
I tried to pass the time in the best ways possible, thinking of anything that could distract me yet I continued to pace and worry about what was to come.
It'll be fine. I trust him. He hasn't done anything to hurt me in the time I've known him and he's always done what's best. As I continued attempting to walk off my anxiety the door opened and Eisuke walked in. His signature smirk took over his lips as his looked over my body which meant he liked what he saw.
He sauntered over to me and pulled me to his chest. The way he held me felt odd but why? I felt like he clung to me in a way he hadn't before yet his expression said otherwise and played his usual poker face. I tried my best to shake off the nerves before he noticed as we left the penthouse.
We made our way through the hotel and entered a ballroom. This must be the IVC people gush about. My gaze travelled the room and I instinctively grabbed ahold of Eisuke and we travelled further into the party. It all seemed like the normal mingling though. Nothing felt out of the ordinary and I immediately felt foolish for worrying the whole day. Guilt began to fill me as I realised how much I blew this all out of proportion. Eisuke wouldn't do anything wrong. He's always been a good man and I felt foolish for thinking otherwise.
I was finally able to shake the concern that riddled me the whole day and felt my overly tense shoulders relax a little as I held Eisuke's hand.
We continued to mingle before wandering away from the herd of people. I followed in confusion as we made our way to a bar. He spoke to server who welcomed him to some tea party. Puzzled was an understatement as I saw the wall open to reveal a secret elevator. I looked up to Eisuke for answers but he continued to look ahead as he pulled me onwards.
We finally arrived at a room that overlooked a theatre that was filled with a sea of masked guests. On the stage there looked to be a man who was dressed like the mad hatter from Alice in wonderland. I felt muddled as I turned to stare at the other penthouse guests sat in the seat.
Their expressions matched mine before Soryu spoke up. "You brought the woman?"
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Baba questioned.
That feeling of unease returned at I was pulled to a seat and pushed down by Eisuke.
"She needs to find out sooner or later," Eisuke replied. I returned my eyesight to the scene around me trying to piece together what was happening but I just couldn't.
"I'm confused," I said looking to the others for an answer but they all stayed quiet as if I was a fragile piece of glass that would shatter at the slightest word.
"Then pay attention," Eisuke ordered while gesturing to the costumed man on stage. I did as he said and listened to the words that he bellowed out from below. He really had his mad hatter role down.
Just as I thought Eisuke had took me to a play the hatter spoke again and what he said caught me off guard.
A hitman for sale?
I felt my face pale at the words. Hitman as in a person that kills people?
He continues spouting out items for sale as if they were normal but even I knew these things weren't legal. From political information to stolen historical pieces I knew this wasnt good.
"W-why would you bring me here, Eisuke?" I asked in distraught.
"You were bound to find out eventually. I figured it was better to tell you than for you to find out and run your mouth," he replied coldly. "This is the black market auction we manage."
His icy tone left me frozen and I felt my mind spin as a wave of nausea filled me. Why? I thought he was good... I was certain he was. And mother told me to come to him. She sent me to someone who does things like this?
"We?" I thought. Over the past few months I got to know the other guests. Ota was the angelic artist, Baba was a flirty retail worker, Mamoru was a police officer and Soryu was a bodyguard. They all bantered with each other like somewhat normal people. How could they be doing something like this?
They continued to explain to me about what was happening. They all had a role. Baba was a thief, Mamoru a dirty cop and Soryu a mobster.
I felt like I couldn't move. Everything was a lie. I fell in love with Eisuke. I fell in love with a monster.
They did it for fun. They hurt people for fun. They broke the law for fun. They lied to me for fun.
The night was over and I didnt know what to feel. I felt like my mind had left my body and my trust was shattered. Did mother know? Why would she send me here? Why?
My thoughts wouldn't stop spiraling. I didnt want to be here. I felt scared of them. Were they going to hurt me now that I knew?
The thought made me freeze. Eisuke was alone with me and turned with a glare. He called my name but it went right through me as I shuddered in response.
He reached out for me and I backed away from him in fear. Eisuke looked at me, anger and annoyance evident on his face. He tried once more to grab me but I continued to back away. His touch felt like fire in the worst ways possible and the face that I previously loved staring at made me feel sick to my stomach.
Everything felt different.
I turned on my heel and ran out of the hotel. The black sky consumed my fleeing figure. I swiftly kicked off my heels after stumbling out of the entrance and ran. I wanted to go home after all this time. To just lay in my bed and hide from the pain of being deceived this whole time.
My old home soon came into my vision as I continued my retreat. My hands shook as I got the key that was hidden under the welcome mat as I finally slammed the door open and shut behind me. My body fell limp against it as I attempted to catch the breath that finally managed to reach my burning lungs.
However, the shaking didn't come to a halt as I laid eyes on the scene before me. Furniture was thrown haphazardly around and the carpets were torn up. Random objects scattered the floor with a strong stench accompanying it.
I cautiously walked through my home knowing I couldn't go back to the hotel. I didn't have any other options than the street to stay so I continued to sweep through my home in fear. As I cleared one end of the house I breathed out a breath I didnt realise I was holding.
I made my way back from the kitchen to the living room and froze. Three tall figures stood before me. I felt my heart stop as I noticed the weapons in their hands. Why was this all happening? Why me?
Tears burned in my eyes as the intimidating figures made their way towards me. Why were they here of all places?
They laughed at my shaking body, each one stating the horrific things they were going to do to me yet all I did was freeze just like I did previously with the guys.
My heart pounded as my chest tightened. All I could do in this situation was beg for a quick painless death where I would soon join my mother.
I clenched my eyes shut and hoped for the best.
