CopyrightΒ© 2009 by David Paul
Author's Note:
This is a work of fiction. Please note that the story is based in Australia and is written in Queen's English therefore my American audience will notice subtle differences in wording or phrases.
Chapter 2
Helen's Story
Helen Williams met Greg Nolan at a university business lecture. Helen was charmed by the older handsome businessman. Greg Nolan for his part was instantly smitten with the fiery red head who had peppered him with questions.
Greg Nolan was a successful man from a privileged background. Although he did have a rebellious streak in him and liked to cut corners if it got him what he wanted. The older man successfully talked his way into a date with the 19-year-old student.
Greg was smart, ambitious, charming, slightly egotistical and romantic. Moreover, it didn't hurt that they both turned heads in any room they entered.
The romance went on for 2 years and went through all the necessary stages. Greg's parents were dead but he met Helen's Mum and Dad and they too were charmed by the handsome suitor.
Greg popped the question when Helen was 23 years old as Greg at 38 felt it was time to settle down and look the part. This did not stop Greg indulging in elicit pleasures however and Helen would learn this the hard way.
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The wedding went off without a hitch and they had a romantic 3-week vacation in Hawaii, which included a cruise of all the islands. Soon thereafter, Helen's father had been offered a position at a medical facility in England as a surgeon. This solicitation by England wasn't uncommon for an Australian Doctor of well known talent.
He had readily accepted and so for the first time in her life Helen was left without the support of her parents. They fell in love with Europe and eventually applied for citizenship so Helen rarely saw them. By then Helen was working with Greg.
Helen decided she wanted to put her degree in banking to good use and told Greg she was going to apply for a job with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
"No wife of mine is going to work for another company."
"What do you mean? I'll bloody well work for whoever I want."
"No you won't you sassy bitch."
That was the first time he hit her but it wouldn't be the last. Greg of course apologised but told her she needed to 'toe the line'. Suffice to say Helen remained at Nolan Investments but on the plus side, she did enjoy the latitude she was given so she could enjoy the city life.
Helen talked about children but Greg simply laughed her off.
"I've already got a couple of kids why would I want more?"
Helen was in shock as he had never told her he had children.
"Where are they?"
"God knows... the Mother was in Queensland last I heard. Anyway after that I got myself snipped so no more accidents could happen."
"You lied to me, you said you wanted children."
"So I lied... big deal. You have a great life, all the luxuries you could want without being tied down with any snotty nosed brats."
"You bastard....you know I wanted children. I should leave you now."
"Don't you ever leave ME Helen.....you know I'd find you and kill you if you ever left. So shut up about the kids and go do some shopping."
Helen knew she was in a no win situation. She knew too much about Greg Nolan, she knew about his dodgy deals and secret bank accounts in the Cayman Islands, she knew about his perverted sexual needs. Helen was stuck but then things got worse.
When Helen was 25 years old Greg decided it was time to leave the city and head home to Blackridge. Helen knew that there was more to it but Greg wouldn't say. The 'White Castle' became like a prison where as in the city she felt free and had her friends. Greg was getting more and more abusive and seemed to be under more pressure.
Greg then hired Ronald Graves as his Security Chief. He came recommended by Julian and Helga Graves their butler and maid. The only other person on the property was Max Shillington who helped maintain White Castle.
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Helen was a city girl through and through and Blackridge did nothing for her. Helen didn't mind the people but the town offered little to inspire her. Helen joined the local book club, helped the church and arts council but was still unfulfilled.
Life at White Castle was getting worse. New construction began in earnest and soon new stables were built, along with various cottages. Suddenly and without notice new hiring began which included a cook, chauffeur, several young maids and security personnel.
Ronald Graves was starting to give Helen the creeps. She could always feel those sinister dark eyes on her wherever she went. She mentioned it once to Greg but he slapped her and told her to stop talking trash about his number one guy.
During that time construction also began on a private airstrip and hangar. It took 4 months and it was finally complete. Greg then bought himself a small Cesnar 206 airplane and suddenly the plane was taking off at night. It was all very odd and obviously illegal, knowing Greg.
Helen had lost any interest in sex with Greg. He was perverted and had forced his sick fantasies on her. He made her dress up in schoolgirl costumes. Sometimes she would be tied up and made to beg for sex plus he loved rape fantasies. However, the final straw was when he invited other women into their bed.
She refused to comply and was severely beaten for her disobedience. She soon moved out of the master bedroom and into her own room, Greg didn't seem to care as he helped himself to the pretty young maids every night.
Helen was now just a prop on Greg's arm to maintain his public persona as a happy family man.
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