Chapter 2 2

A small smile appeared on my lips when I understood what dad meant.

It's like all the hurtful words he said suddenly disappeared and were replaced by words that made my heart jump.

I should be angry with dad because of the insult I received. But why am I happy? Especially when I heard the last word he said.

But because of what dad did, I feel like I want to thank him.

I still smile to this day. Am I married to Nate? I'm very happy. I know it's way too childish, but this is my dream since I was in high school.

I know dad only did that so his name wouldn't be ruined in the media. Especially since my father is a well-known person in society. And the fight I did at the club and Nate and I kissing outside are all over social media.

We made it out that Nate was my fiance and I was able to do that.

Nate didn't do anything to get the two of us married, because he didn't want dad to believe his threat to bring down the company he had been working hard to build for a long time.

But marrying me is even more helpful to him because his company and our company have merged. Nate is also a good businessman so dad trusted him easily.

"I still can't believe that you're married Ellesa. And I can't understand why until now you still haven't introduced your husband to me. You're annoying huh! I thought we're sister'? Did you manage to keep it a secret to me? Is that your husband now The guy you always tell me about? The guy who always ignored you? What if he will hurt you like the any other arranged marriage does?" She is angry on my laptop screen.

I am inside the house that dad gave us. It's been a month since we got married, and up until now I didn't tell my sister who my husband is. That's why she's angry now.

"Big sis, can you please be happy for me? I love him so much. And being his wife has always been one of my dreams, sister, so please, let's not fight because of this? It's my personal life."

"Well it's your choice. I can't stop you. But don't report and cry to me if you hurt him." Then she ended the video call.

Big sis was mad at me. Well I understand her, she just wanted to protect me, she doesn't want me to end up with someone who will hurt me.

The reason why I didn't tell her is because I'm afraid that she will scold me because of my weakness. But shit, from what I can see now, he's even angrier than I thought.

I don't want this night to end without us getting along.

So I immediately called it. In the first and second call, she declined it. But because I'm not born to surrender easily. I tried to call her many times. Until she picked it up. But she didn't speak on the other line.

"Hey big sis. I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I kept a secret from you. I was afraid that you might get angry. I'm sorry." I said it softly.

But she didn't say a word.

"Sister. I'm sorry please...." I know he can't stand me when I'm the tender one.

"Well, why are you keeping it a secret? I thought we wouldn't keep any secrets from each other?" She said rudely

"Well, I don't know if you really know that man. I don't even know his name. What if he hurts you? Or worse, he'll kill you and then he'll run away and there's nothing I can do because I don't know him-- -" I cut her from whatever she said.

I laugh at the screen looking at her.

"Big sis, don't think too much. Do you think I will marry him if I don't know him? Do you think I will love him like this if I don't know every single detail about him? I'm not that Stupid sister if that's what you're thinking. I love him. He's the only one who makes me happy. I hope you understand." I plead.

"I'm sorry little sis. It's just that I'm afraid someone will hurt you. I know your a strong woman. Whatever your decision is, fine, I'll support you. I'll be there if ever you need me." She said gently.

"So who is your husband? Are you really happy with him? Did he hurt you? Was your wedding day the happiest day in your life?" She asked.

And because of that question, I remembered what Nate said when we got married.

'You make a wrong choice Ellesa. I will make sure being with me is like living in hell. So don't feel sorry, because I will destroy your life." He said silently.

And when the night came he didn't come home, even though it's our honeymoon time. He left without a word. I was waiting for him the whole night long. I called him many times but his phone was dead.

I can only count on the fingers of my hands the days and nights that he will come home to our house. Sometimes he comes home drunk or not so angry. Or he's just really cold.

"Hey sis, are you an idiot? Are you alright?" My sister answered worriedly, when she saw that I was an idiot.

"Ah, yeah. I'm just thinking about the work you know being the CEO in our hospital was not easy." I just said. "Ah, by the way sister. I have to go because I still have duty. Bye I love you."

"Ok I love you too sis."

Then I ended the video call. And I let out a deep breath. I was just lying when I said I had duty today. Truth is I'm going to Nate's condo unit. I hope he stays there if he doesn't sleep here.

After I arrived at his condo unit, it's already 9 in the evening and I know by this time he's already home.

I rang the doorbell twice, before the door opened. It's still in a tuxedo. Indicates that it has just arrived. His facial expression remained blank, and stared coldly at me. He looked me over from head to toe.

I waved my right hand and smiled sweetly at him.

"What are you doin' here?"

"Visiting my husband who ran away home, I guess?" I answered his question.

I was about to enter when he blocked the door.

"And where do you think you're going? It's not your house Ellesa." He said coldly as he tried to block himself at the door.

"Yeah I know this is not my house. But it's your condo, and you're my husband. What's yours is mine. So this is my condo unit too." I said casually. And winked at him.

"Get out"

"No way! After I walked a thousand miles, and climbed the twenty fifth stairs just to get to your unit, I waited for almost thirty minutes before you opened your door. Then you just let me go? How dare you?" I complained in front of him. I almost stamped my feet because of irritation.

But he stayed still. And stared coldly at me.

"Don't fool me Ellesa. I know you have a car, and there is an elevator going up to this floor." He said with menace.

"Ok, I just dropped by, and brought some food for dinner." I said eagerly as I raised my left hand where the plastic bag contained with food I cooked earlier rested.

"I know you haven't eaten yet that's why I cooked foods for us. So.... Can I come in now?" I said in a softer voice with matching puppy eyes. So he will let me in.

He looked down at what I was carrying. And he looked away.

"I already ate." But there's a loud growl sound that came from his stomach.

"Oh! Yeah, you've already eaten. I have to go. I just give the food I cooked to the urchin outside." I said full of sarcasm. I was about to walk away, when he stopped me.

"Ok fine. Come in." He said. And the door opened wide so I entered immediately.

And I looked around inside his condo.

I was welcomed by cream colored walls. There's a sofa that compliments a glass coffee table. And a huge flat-screen TV.

"Where's your kitchen?" I asked him, after scanning his living room.

Then he leads me to his kitchen. I scanned his kitchen and I winced at what I saw. There's a lot of take out boxes littered on the kitchen counter.

I pointed the boxes in front of us, and looked back at him before I put what I had on the table.

"Really babe? Don't you ever cook?" I stared at him, appalled.

"Too busy to do that." He said coldly.

He stared at me, his gaze lowered from my lips down to my chest. He looked away when he saw me staring at him.

And started to walk back to the living room. What happened to that guy?

I just shrugged and started to prepare the food, and utensils. I prepared afritada and adobo for dinner.

After a couple of minutes, I called him.

"Babe... Dinner's ready."

I heard footsteps coming from the living room. And I saw Nate, he's now wearing a plain gray v-neck t-shirt that hugs his god-like body and well-toned muscles. My eyes traveled down and that's when I found out that he was only wearing boxer shorts, something bulging inside his boxers, and I'm not a child anymore so I don't know what it is. I gulped hard and couldn't believe it, I guess it was the size? Is that why it hurt so much when we did what?

"Done checking?" He said in a low voice.

My cheeks warmed when I realized that I was staring at his lower body.

I cleared my throat because my throat felt dry.

"Ah yeah. Let's eat." I just said and smiled. What's the point of denying it?

He smirked. And walked to the table and sat in the chair opposite me. And started eating.

"Why don't you come home?" I broke the silence.

He looked at me for a moment, then his gaze fell on my lips. He looked away.

"This is my house." It's a simple answer. And took another bite.

I rolled my eyes. "But we have a house."

But he didn't answer me. It just continued to eat.

After we ate, I moved the table away, while he was just looking at me while leaning on the door frame.

I washed the dishes and cleaned the whole kitchen. I was too busy cleaning the kitchen, so I didn't notice that he was still looking at me.

I sat on the chair tired.

"Hi babe, have you been there for a while?" I said tried to suppress my tiredness and he smiled.

He just stared at me and lowered his gaze to my lips. I bite my lower lip. "Yes? Do you need something?"

It looked away again. What happened to him? He didn't speak and just walked to the fridge and got some water. I just looked at him walking towards me.

"Here." He handed it to me and I immediately took it and drank it.

"Thank you." And he smiled.

He just nodded and walked back to the living room, I followed. I caught him watching T.V. He just looked at me for a moment and then returned to the TV. He looked at me. I walked towards him and sat next to him.

He stood up and turned off the TV. He walked to the door, I guess his bedroom door. What happened to him. It's like he's avoiding me.

I followed. And I found him lying on his bed.

"Babe, I'm just going to sleep here huh? It's already night." I speak softly.

It did not speak. Silent means yes. I looked at my clothes. Ok I'm still wearing my maroon pencil cut dress. Which is almost close to my body.

"Lend me some clothes." I didn't wait for him to speak, maybe he was already asleep.

I went to her closet and looked for clothes that I could wear. When I made my choice I immediately took it.

I stopped when I faced a hard chest.

"Who told you that you can borrow my clothes?" He said it coldly. And looked at me badly.

"Husband, whether you lend it to me or not, I will still take it." I said softly.

"Goodnight for now." and kissed him on the lips. I felt it stopped and did not move immediately.

I smiled. I was about to leave, but he stopped me. And turned to face him then pressed a kiss. Now I'm stunned again.

He bit my lower lip, so I was shocked. He used that opportunity to enter his tongue in my mouth. He stopped and whispered in my ear.

"You know what I've been holding back, am tried to avoid you, but you kept on coming. So better prepare for the consequences." He said with emphasis. His voice was hoarse, and it brought shivers down my spine. He smirked.

And he continued kissing me. But this time, it's a rough and wet kiss.