Monalisa's POV
I turned on the shower and let the warm water flow freely down my bare, tired body. I hope this helps! I hope this would aid to wash out the helplessness or should I say regret that I feel right now. I have been hiding in the bathroom for almost an hour. For a bride on her wedding night, that was at least thirty two minutes too long.
I, Monalisa Lucas just got married to a billionaire! A billionaire!
Was I supposed to be happy? Hell no! My new husband is from one of the most popular influential families in America and the heir to the Lucas empire. He is a freaking billionaire and I hate it. I hate billionaires.
My new husband?.. None of this seems real. This should be a dream and I pray to snap out of this nightmare sooner than later or I would end up losing my mind.
I had fantasized about standing at the altar beside him. I had dreamt of cooking him corn dogs and hot chilies - his favorite. I had imagined massaging his tired body each day he gets back from work and cuddle him to bed. But those dreams had gone up in flames because I ended up getting married to my worst enemy.
Now here I am, a twenty year old woman, embarking on a two year marriage of convenience with an annoying billionaire who only cares about his shares and sees marriage as a game. How absurd those words sounds.
I closed my eyes as the water poured freely on my skin. If only it could wash away the guilt and anger that I feel right now. Yes, I am so angry right now. I am angry at life for playing such a scary game at me. I am angry at myself for not being able to provide mum's hospital bill, if I had the huge amount of money the doctor had asked, I wouldn't have signed any contract with this jerk.
I was still lost in my thoughts when I heard someone banging.
"Hey! What are you doing inside?" Alexander hoarsed.
"Playing football" I snarled. Such a dumb question!
"That is not what I meant. You have been in there almost forever." He said, stating the obvious. " Can you get the hell out of there or I will be forced to break open the door"
Pervert. Thank goodness I had shut the bathroom door earlier, I don't trust him even a bit.
" You don't have to threaten me, I am coming out already" I hissed. I turned off the shower and wrapped the white towel around my breast region before stepping out from the bathroom. I unbolted the door and without uttering a word to him, I walked past him and sauntered over to my dressing table. I heard him bang the bathroom door behind him making me flinch.
What is his problem?
I ran my hand through the dressing table which was covered with different stuffs, creams, jewelleries. I really have to arrange my stuffs, probably tomorrow. Right now, I am so tired.
I rubbed some cream all over my body and slipped into my night wear. I let out a sigh of relief and laid down on the king sized bed. Three of my bed can't even measure up to this. I felt so much comfort as my skin came in contact with the bed. All of my life I have been laying on a bed which is just a few metres away from the ground, so uncomfortable and hard that I wake up almost every morning with pains all over my body.
But Alex bed is different. So soft, big, many metres above the ground. It felt so good!
I kept on rolling on the bed smiling and enjoying every moment of it. I didn't notice when Alex came out of the bathroom.
"What are you doing? Get off my bed now!" He roared making me flinch back in fear. I looked up to see him dressed in black pant and white singlet. Did he got changed in the bathroom?.
"Hey! Don't you dare yell at me, you almost scared me" I scowled, sitting up.
He shot me a hard stare. " Can you please get off my bed" He repeated, a bit calmly.
"No. I won't"
" What do you mean by you won't? This is my bed and I don't plan on sharing it with anyone, not even you."
I don't plan on sleeping with you either, jerk.
I scoffed. " Your bed? Looks like you are forgetting something. We are now married so whatever belongs to you, also belongs to me"
" Really? Does that include your body?" He said slowly walking towards me with a mischievous smile on his face.
I crawled backwards as he climbed unto the bed. "Don't you dare come closer to me, I am warning you"
He didn't say anything rather he pinned me to the wall. I felt my heart beat increase, i tried to put on a brave look but I was really scared. Is he going to force himself on me?
"What are you doing? Don't you dare lay your filthy hands on me" I stuttered.
"Why darling? You just said that whatever belongs to me also belongs to you and vice versa. So I am just following your biddings" He spoke softly into my ears causing shiver to go down my spine.
I pinched him hard on his hand, he groan out in pain and quickly let go of me.
"Have you lost your mind?" He yelped.
"It fits you right" I snapped.
I picked up one of the pillows and continuously hit him with it. "Next time, you will think twice before laying your filthy fingers on me"
He dodged it and picked up a pillow too and struck me with it.
"Ouch" I exclaimed and hit him back. He retaliated and hit me again on my head with the pillow.
I won't spare him.
We kept on hitting ourselves without any of us willing to give up, more like those wrestlers in the television. We suddenly heard a knock on the door and that made us stopped fighting abruptly. We looked at each other, thinking of what to do next and without uttering a word, we quickly dived under the duvet, this was the best thing to do.
After another knock, the door cracked open to reveal Alex mother, Anita. We both sat up on the bed with our bodies still under the duvet and breathing heavily.
"Sweet Jesus" Anita exclaimed staring at the floor. I and Alex looked down and was surprised to see cottons scattered all over the floor, it must have fallen from the pillows during our fight.
Alex cleared his throat. "What are you doing here mum?"
"Sorry. I came to check up on you guys because I was scared that.."
Alex cuts her off "scared of what?"
" Forget about it. I am happy with what I am seeing. You guys should continue with what you were doing before i came in okay?" She chuckled and left.
Is she serious right now? Looks like Alex is not just crazy but everyone in his house. I quickly pushed the duvet off my body as soon as she closed the door behind her and let out a deep breath of relief.
We both shot ourselves a hard stare waiting for the other to take a step first.
Monalisa's POV
A new day has dawned bringing with it dreams and aspirations. I rolled uncomfortably on the bed as I suddenly felt the reflection of the sun rays forcefully making it's way into the room and resting on my face.
A loud hiss left my lips as i flipped over to back the sun's reflection, but i could still feel the heat. And angrily, i sat up to behold Alex. He was standing close to his wardrobe and fixing up his blue tie. He was already dressed in a black suit, looks like he is getting ready for work.
Jerk. I thought he was going to become a little bit polite after allowing me sleep on the bed yesterday while he used the couch. But I was wrong, he would never change.
"Hey! Why did you have to open the curtains? Are you blind or what? Can't you see that I am still sleeping?" I fired.
" And can't you see that I am dressing up? Why should I care if you are still sleeping? " He snapped and bent down to wear his shoes.
I shot daggers at him but decided not to speak further. I won't let him ruin my day. I sat on the bed and quietly watch him do his thing. He ran the comb through his hair and I couldn't ignore the fact that he was indeed handsome. He had a soft baby face, curly hair, pink lip, broad shoulders like that of a demi god. No wonder those ladies keeps on throwing themselves at him. But this doesn't still remove the fact that I hate him.
He picked up his briefcase and without uttering a word, he walked towards the door. Finally! Good riddance.
He stopped walking and turned to look at me. Did he hear what I just said?
"I am leaving for work. If you are hungry, you can come join us downstairs for breakfast." He said. I raised my eyebrows, surprised. Why is he acting cool all of a sudden, it is so creepy.
"Don't think I care about you. I just don't want anyone to say that my wife is looking hungry and sick"
I raised my eyebrows. I should have seen this coming.
"What?" I exclaimed.
"And one more thing, don't you dare try to cause trouble for anyone or I won't spare you" He added before walking out.
The nerves.
" Don't you dare to cause trouble for anyone or I won't spare you" I mimicked. " To hell with you and your freaking advise, I don't need any of them"
I hope he hears that too. I brushed off the hair from my face as I tried not to get angry. I am definitely not going to go down for breakfast with those people, I don't trust them. I will rather go get food outside, probably from any eatery nearby.
I got off the bed and changed into my white towel. I sauntered over to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and prepared a hot bath. I poured in some body cleanser and rose flower into the bath tub. Alex mother had given it to me as a wedding gift. According to her, it would help to give me a more glowing skin.
I pulled off the towel and hung it on the towel hanger. I slipped into the bath tub and I loved it's sensation on my skin. I had always taken my bath standing and scooping water from the bucket, so tiring. I can't believe I am sitting down comfortably and taking my bath.
After spending almost ages in the bathroom, I finally stepped out. I turned on the music on my phone and danced to it as I applied cream on my body.
"You are my queen. And I can't wait running to your arms. Oh! Oh! " I sang, shaking my head.
I walked over to my wardrobe and for the first time I noticed that Alex had gotten me a smaller wardrobe. His wardrobe looked a bit bigger than mine. How dare him? We will definitely talk about this when he gets back.
I sighed and drew open the wardrobe. I ran my hands through the clothes searching for an outfit. Alex had gotten me new clothes and forced me to get rid of all the old ones. He blabbered about not letting a beggar live with him as a wife.
Thinking about him, always make my blood boil.
I finally settled for a green short strapped gown. Just then, I heard the door cracked open to reveal Alex. Speaking of the devil, thank goodness I had already put on my clothes.
"Weren't you taught to knock before entering a room or are you just dumb?" I snarled.
" A room, you say? This is not just any room but my room, so I will walk in and out of it anyhow I please."
I shot him a hard stare. Why is he so full of himself? My room my foot.
He hissed and grumbly walked up to the couch and sat down. I sauntered over to where he sat.
"Why are you sitting down? Aren't you supposed to be at work?"
" Why do I feel like you are chasing me out of my room?"
" You feel? Yes. Your feeling is right, I just want you to get the hell out of my life so that I can some fresh air" I spat.
" I am not enjoying spending my time with you either but mum won't let me leave for work. She wants us to spend time together" I explained.
" Huh? Spend time together? But why?"
He raised up a eyebrow. "What kind of a dumb question is that? What does couples do immediately after marriage?"
What do they do?. It struck me!
" Wait! Don't tell me she is planning a honeymoon for us?"
"Exactly. And I can't imagine doing that with you"
I rolled my eyes. " Me either" I snapped and sat on the couch too.
Alex POV
Just a day into the marriage and it feels like hundred days in hell. I can't believe mum prohibited me from going to work all in the name of a stupid honey moon. I can't even imagine myself spending another day with this annoying lady, I have to think of a way to stop mum from booking any honeymoon tickets for us.
This is all dad's fault, if he had not threatened to give my shares of the company to that bastard, I wouldn't have found myself in this miserable situation.
"Are you even listening to me?" Monalisa half yelled, bringing me out of my thoughts.
" Huh?"
"Oh I see. I am sure you are enjoying all this. Could it be you are the one that advised your mother to book those tickets for us? "
I raised my eyebrows. " Jeez! Why would I do that? You are not even my type"
She hissed.
"I have an idea" She suddenly announced.
"What is it?"
"Act as if you suddenly fell ill."
" What?"
" I am sure your mum would cancel her plans when she finds out that her poor son is terribly ill and dying."
I furrowed my brows. Is she indirectly cursing me?
" What? It is just an act. It is not as if you are going to fall sick for real right? " She shrugged.
" Why should I be the one to do that?" I almost yelled.
" Hey! Don't you dare shout at me. What is wrong with you? It is just a mere suggestion" She sneered, putting on a mischievous smile.
Why does she enjoy making me angry? I clenched my fist.
"Maybe you should put up an act of madness, I am sure mum would believe you more. She might not just stop the honeymoon but also our marriage"
She gasped. " Madness? Me? I think that would fit you better because you have already lost it"
" Yes, you are right. Merely looking at you makes my blood boil. I am afraid that if I continue like this, I might end up losing it finally"
" Don't you dare try..
Before she could finish the sentence, we heard a knock on the door and we both stopped quarrelling abruptly.
"Who is there?"
"It is me sir. Your mum wants you and your wife downstairs, the food is getting cold and everyone is still waiting" Gina, one of the maids announced.
" The food is getting cold? " Monalisa whispered in disbelief.
I ignored her. " Okay. Tell mum we will be down soon"
"Okay sir."
We heard the retracing steps of the maid down the hallway. I turned to see monalisa staring at me with a confused look.
"What?"
"Did the maid just said you haven't eaten?. Don't tell me that you refused to eat because I haven't eaten?"She exclaimed. " Or could it be that you have fallen in love with me?"
I let out a loud laugh filled with sarcasm.
" How could you fall in love with me? It is against the contract remember?"
"Just shut up. Fall in Love with you? Seriously?" I repeated in disbelief. "That would never happen"
"As if I care" She mumbled to my hearing.
"This is all your fault, mum asked me to bring you down, so that we can eat together. Why is she being so nice to you? Huh? "
She shrugged. " Maybe it is because she feels that I am the best thing that has ever happened to her son"
I almost threw up.
" Best thing my foot" I scoffed, standing up. I am sure mum will stop being kind to monalisa, after she sees her true colors. I just can't wait for that day.
I sauntered over to the door and she followed suit. We both walked downstairs and was surprised to meet mum still seated on the dining table with her food untouched.
"Don't worry Hana, I won't eat until my son and his wife joins me."I heard mum say.
"Seriously? You have finally lost it" Aunt Hana, mumbled and slightly struck her forehead with her hand. Just then, she looked up to see us approaching.
"Here comes her Excellency" She said sarcastically. "Hey, who do you think you are to keep us waiting? Is this how to treat your mother in law? "
" I..I..was.." monalisa tried to say but mum cuts her off.
"What are you saying Hana? She just got married and needs time to adapt to her new family." Mum scolded.
" Whatever" Hana mumbled and walked out.
" Don't listen to her dear, sit down and eat before the food gets cold"
We both sat down. The table became quiet as we all concentrated on the plates of corn dogs and hot chilies before us. Mum kept on adding more food to monalisa's plate.
"Eat my dear. Hope you like the food?" Mum asked.
" Yes ma. Thank you"
I gave her a derisive look and she smirked. I am sure she must be enjoying all the special treatments.
"Ma? You can call me mum, okay?"
I banged the table. "Mum what is going on? Why are you acting as if monalisa is a celebrity? You haven't even treated me the way you are doing to her now. I am your son remember?" I bickered.
" What are you saying son? I treated you much more better than this. Okay, eat more my prince" She giggled, adding more food to my plate.
" Looks like someone is jealous, cry baby" Monalisa mimicked.
"Who is a cry baby?"
" You"
"Then you are a fat, ugly baby"
"What? How dare you?"
" Are you guys really married?"
" No" We both exclaimed.
" Huh?" Mum asked, confused.
Holly Molly! What have we done?.
We exchanged glances as we both realized our mistake.
"I mean, yes. We are couple of course" I chuckled, nervously and crossed my arm across monalisa's shoulder.
"Yes, married. I am so lucky to be married to such a cute, lovely husband" Monalisa grinned, drawing my cheeks hardly.
Ouch! She is taking advantage of this situation to take her revenge. Bitch!
I smiled trying really hard to endure the pain.
"You guys are so cute. I am sure your honeymoon will bring you guys closer. This is the ticket, prepare to leave for the hotel tomorrow"
" Why mum? I don't think it is necessary. Look at us, we are already close. We don't need the honeymoon."
" Exactly, mum. We are okay, the honeymoon is not necessary"
"Why are you guys trying to avoid spending time with each other?
Is there something you both are not telling me?" Mum said with furrowed brows.