Chapter 3 Pampering my husband

"Hah! No, I don't want to bathe you. You're not a baby, so why should I bathe you? And you're not a corpse either!" exclaimed Fiona, immediately covering her mouth as she looked at William, whose expression darkened.

"Oops!"

'Oh my God, Fiona, why did you call him a corpse? Look at his gaze, it's like he wants to devour you,' Fiona thought to herself.

"What did you just say? Come here!" William ordered, motioning for her to approach.

"Uh... nothing, I didn't say anything! If you want a bath, I'll call one of your maids," Fiona said, trying to walk away to find a maid, but William stopped her in her tracks.

"Come here now!" William's voice was growing angrier.

"I'm sorry, baby! My stomach isn't cooperating right now; I'm hungry and need to go eat," Fiona lied to avoid William, as there was no way she would bathe the man.

Fiona felt anxious. She didn't want any of this to happen-it would be utterly ridiculous if she went through with it.

She decided to leave William's room, but a loud voice startled her.

"Fiona!" William called out sharply as he saw her trying to leave.

Fiona hadn't expected William to learn her name so quickly.

Standing with her back to him, Fiona clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and turned around, forcing a smile that revealed her white teeth.

"Yes, what is it? So, you already know my name," Fiona said, taking a hesitant step closer to William.

"Come here now, or in minutes, your father's company will suffer losses!" William threatened. Fiona frowned, her face showing displeasure at his words.

"Oh, baby, why are you so cruel to your own father-in-law? You don't have to do that. I'll come to you right now," Fiona said, taking a few more steps toward William until she was only a few steps away from him.

Clicking his tongue in irritation, William swiftly pulled Fiona onto his lap, despite being in a wheelchair. His long arms easily grabbed Fiona, closing the distance between them.

"Hey... What are you doing?" Fiona protested, especially since they were now so close.

"Doing what newlyweds are supposed to do," William whispered, making Fiona's body stiffen instantly.

"No, no! I-I'm not ready for that yet! How about another time?" Fiona stammered, flustered by his words.

"You've been teasing me this whole time, haven't you? I thought you wanted this, so I'll do it before I take a bath. A little exercise before bathing will be good for my legs," William said, making Fiona's eyes widen.

Fiona thought hard about how to reject William's request gently. She stayed calm, not showing her fear.

'He's paralyzed, Fiona, so stay calm. He won't be able to do anything to you,' Fiona reassured herself.

"Teasing you doesn't mean I want it. Besides, I'm on my period right now. Can't I tease my own husband? If not, I'll just find another man. Anyway, this marriage isn't my choice, and I'm still too young to hear things like this from you. Now let go of me," Fiona said boldly, ignoring the change in William's expression.

She quickly stood up from his lap.

William was silent, releasing her without a word.

Before leaving, Fiona turned back. "You need to remember this! This marriage wasn't my choice. I hope you understand that. Starting tomorrow, I want to go to school. You need to take care of all my needs. And one more thing, don't restrict me too much. I don't like being told what to do by anyone, especially you, my husband. If you don't like it, then just divorce me! After all, I'm not the woman you want," Fiona declared before walking away.

*****

Fiona had just come down from the upper floor, fully dressed in her high school uniform.

William had actually listened to her demands from the previous day. He had taken care of her school transfer and ensured everything was ready for her new school.

As Fiona looked around the dining room, she didn't see any sign of William.

"Good morning, Ma'am," several maids greeted her with their heads bowed. Fiona remained silent, ignoring their greetings, and walked past them without a word.

The maids whispered quietly behind her.

"You all just love talking about others!" Fiona's remark startled them, prompting the maids to quickly apologize to her.

*****

At school, as Fiona stepped out of her car, all eyes turned toward her and the brand-new vehicle she had arrived in.

Earlier, William had arranged for a car and personal driver for Fiona, but she insisted on driving herself.

Fiona walked confidently down the school corridor, attracting gazes from all around. Her fitted uniform accentuated her figure, and her skirt was noticeably short. This was despite William instructing his assistant to buy her a slightly oversized uniform. Fiona, however, had instructed the maid to purchase a new one that suited her preferences.

Brugh!

Someone running down the corridor, chased by a friend, accidentally bumped into Fiona's shoulder, causing her to fall to the floor.

"Sorry! It was an accident," the person apologized.

Fiona glanced at the outstretched hand offering to help her up but chose to stand on her own and walked away without a word.

After the accidental encounter in the corridor, Fiona dusted herself off and confidently made her way to her new class. As she stepped inside, all eyes turned toward her.

With poise and boldness, Fiona stood at the front of the class.

"Please introduce yourself to your new classmates," the teacher said, prompting Fiona to introduce herself.

"My name is Fiona Isabella Fawzi. Just call me Fiona," she said in a voice that exuded arrogance.

Some students nodded in acknowledgment, while others exchanged curious or judgmental whispers, noting Fiona's expensive attire. From her branded watch and bag to her limited-edition shoes, everything about her screamed exclusivity.

"Fiona, please sit next to Adelia," the teacher instructed, pointing to an empty seat beside a girl who looked excited to have Fiona as her seatmate.

As Fiona took her seat, a few classmates approached her, introducing themselves one by one.

"My name is Adelia Kristiana Putri. Just call me Adel," Adelia said warmly.

"I already know," Fiona replied curtly, shaking hands with another student seated in front.

"I'm Maya Sadega. You can call me May or Maya, whichever you prefer!" Maya said cheerfully before adding, "And this is Azka. Or should I say Zaskia, haha..."

Azka playfully smacked Maya on the head.

"Ouch! That hurt!" Maya exclaimed, attempting to retaliate.

Fiona shook her head slightly at their antics when her phone vibrated, startling her.

She frowned as she read a message from an unknown number:

"During the break, someone will come to pick you up."

The message left Fiona surprised, but before she could react, Adel gently nudged her arm.

"Don't use your phone during class, or the teacher will confiscate it," Adel whispered, warning Fiona about the school rules.

When the break time arrived, several men dressed in all-black suits and wearing dark sunglasses that concealed their eyes arrived at the school, sparking curiosity throughout the school about the six men walking through the corridor toward Fiona's new classroom.

Some students from other classes secretly followed them from behind, whispering to each other.

Inside the classroom, Fiona, who was listening to Maya's story along with Adel, was startled to see the arrival of the six men who lined up neatly beside her desk.

Maya and Adel looked frightened upon seeing the men, especially because of their large and imposing physiques.

"Good afternoon, young madam," one of the six men said to Fiona.

"What?!" the girls exclaimed in unison, exchanging puzzled glances.