Winning The Heart Of A Cold Man

Chapter 1

It's been a few days since Matthew and I got married. I think it's been five days?

Yeah, probably five days have passed since our wedding was celebrated.

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I was staring at Matthew. He was reading a book while taking a sip of his coffee.

"What?" He coldly said.

"Uhm... don't you think we should get to know more about each other? We're married, but we're not even close..."

"Yes, we are married. But we didn't get married because we love each other. I don't see why you want to know more about me." He said annoyed.

I just scratched my head when I heard what he said. I sighed.

"As your husband, of course we need to know more about each other. I can't just be on the same house with a stranger."

I promised him.

Instead of saying anything, Matthew just glared at me. As if I said something wrong to him. I groaned.

"Uhm, N-Nevermind." I stammered.

"So... what are we going to do?" I asked him. He took a sip of his coffee and continued reading the book that he held. He didn't answer my question.

'What the heck!? I'm trying to befriend him!' I said to myself. I sighed one last time before I got up.

"If you're not in the mood to talk, then I'll just leave you alone." I promised him.

He didn't say a single word and just read the book that he was holding. 'Ugh. It's annoying.'

"Hey, wake up." Matthew woke me up so I was surprised.

I gently rubbed my eyes and turned to look at Matthew who was standing right beside our bed. I yawned.

"Did something happen?" I just asked.

"It's dinner time."

"What? Already...?" I told him and immediately sat down. I fixed my hair.

"Right... I'll cook us dinner." I told him and smiled. He just sighed at me.

"I didn't wake you up to cook us dinner. There is food on the table so you stand there." He said to me annoyed.

"Oh, okay. I'll just follow." I nodded to what he said and stood up.

I sat in the chair and Matthew and I began to pray. After praying, we ate our food silently.

"Nash." Matthew called me so I immediately turned to him.

"Yes? Is there a problem?"

"I want you to sleep on the guest room." He told me and I was surprised.

I smiled awkwardly, "Why? We were sleeping together yesterday just fine."

"I'm bringing over a girl. It's been months since I had s*x with someone."

When Matthew told me that, my eyes widened. 'What?' I asked myself.

"What are you saying, Matthew? I'm your husband. How can you say that--" I couldn't finish what I was going to say when Matthew stared at me evilly.

"I'm sure I've clearly told you that we are married, but we're not in love." He promised.

"But, Matthew! I'm still your husband! If s*x is what you need then I'll be willing to help you anytime!!"

"F*ck, Nash. Are you really telling me that you're ready to open your legs wide and take me in, hm!?" He promised me. My eyes widened.

"I don't even think you have experience in these kinds of things." He added.

"Matthew---" I was about to stand up to approach him but he preceded me and left the dining table.

"Matthew! Wait, please!" I quickly followed him to the living room.

"Don't you understand?" He glared.

I clenched my fists and bit my lower lip.

"Matthew, are you just having s*x with some random woman!? I can't allow that as your husband! I'll never allow that!" I shouted at him.

"Who are you to f*cking think that I'd listen to you? Who are you to say that?"

Matthew shouted back.

Matthew stared at me annoyed. He also approached me slowly while I became a statue.

"Don't make the situation worst and just follow what I say to you. Like an obedient dog, hm?" He promised.

He patted my shoulders and gave me a forced smile. I just couldn't say a word.

His face, his body, everything including his voice was so perfect, but not his personality. He's cold as ice. And I doubt that he would even care for me in the future. 'Agh! This is messed up'

I just stared at Matthew who was heading upstairs. I sighed in disappointment, then headed back to the dining table to clean up the plates.

After washing the dirty plates, I wanted to leave the house and relax my mind. I also don't want to see the woman who will be my husband's sex partner.

Before leaving the house, I went to Matthew's room to get a jacket.

I saw him lying on the bed with no t-shirt on. I sighed before leaving, "I'm going out for some fresh air. Enjoy your night."

When I got out of Matthew's room, I immediately put on my jacket. I just hope it won't be too cold outside.

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I checked the time and noticed that an hour had already passed since I left.

It's already eight in the evening. But instead of wanting to go back, I wanted to stay outside and stroll some more.

I'm at the baywalk right now. I'm enjoying the starry night while listening through the sounds of the waves. I felt so relaxed and free from worries. It's so calm here.

I also stared at the sea for a few minutes before I thought that I needed to go back to my house with Matthew.

"I'll come back here next time." I promise.

As I stood outside the gate of our mansion, I couldn't help but shiver. It's cold outside.

I rushed inside the gate to get inside our house. "Damn... so cold."

One of the guards opened the door and I immediately entered. "Haa... it's cold outside."

I was about to go upstairs to sleep in the guest room, but I noticed Matthew watching.

"Where were you?" Matthew asked and I immediately stopped.

"Oh, me? I just went outside for some fresh air. I'm sure that I've told you before leaving the house."

I looked at the man who was in front of me. He was covered in sweat and it was very obvious that he was having sex.

"And where are you going?" he asked.

"I'm going upstairs. I'll go to sleep. In case you need anything, just wake me up."

I wanted to head upstairs already but I feel like Matthew is really mad at me.

"Is there anything else you want to tell me, Matthew?" I asked before leaving.

"No." He coldly replied.

"Then I'll go upstairs now. Good night."

He didn't respond so I just headed upstairs. I'm tired and I want to sleep already. "Nghh! M-Matthew, let's stop for now!"

I opened my eyes immediately as soon as I came to my senses. 'No way. They haven't stopped yet?'

"What do you mean, Ria? I still have a lot of energy left." I could hear Matthew say that to the woman he was with.

I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. Their mo*ns could be heard right through this room's wall.

'D*mn it! How can I even sleep?'

I rubbed my eyes before I sat on the bed. I gathered my energy and stood up.

'Should I go to them...?' I hesitated.

'Never mind.'

NEXT MORNING

I could hear the alarm going off. Annoyed, I killed it and got up from my bed. I didn't sleep a wink at all because of them.

I left the room and went straight to the living room. But before I could even relax my mind, I already saw both of them flirting.

'What the hell...' It's morning and they're flirting.

'Definitely a way to ruin someone's day.'

When Matthew and I looked at each other, I immediately hit him. 'Ugh, I'm running out of patience.'

"Matthew, what are your plans for today?" I heard the woman say.

"My plans? I have no plans exactly." Matthew answered him.

"Then shall we--" The woman was about to say something but I interrupted her. "Hey, you. Listen up." I promise,

"Wasn't last night enough? Why do you want to spend more time with Matthew when you know that he's a married man?" I said to him annoyed.

"Excuse me!? What do you mean-- Matthew isn't a married man." The woman said so I bit my lip.

"What?" I asked.

"Matthew isn't married. He's single." The woman said and looked at Matthew.

"What are you talking about?" I stopped when Matthew and I looked at each other. I was furious while he acted so calm.

"Matthew. Why don't you explain?" I promised Matthew but he just smiled.

"What do I need to explain?" I frowned at what he said.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

"What do I need to explain?"

I frowned at what he said.

Instead of answering Matthew's question, I just let it go. I don't want to argue with him. "Nevermind, Matthew. I don't know about you."

Instead of sitting down, I turned my back on both of them and went upstairs.

"Where the f*ck are you going!?" Matthew shouted at me so my blood boiled even more. I groaned.

"I'll be packing my things. Continue your flirting! Bw*sit." I promise.

Matthew immediately followed me upstairs. "What the f*ck!? Stop being such a b*tch. I'm getting irritated, Nash."

I scoffed, "What? Me... a b*tch? Look at yourself first, Matthew." I could see the anger on Matthew's face when I told him that.

"Alright, run away! Let's see where you're going. Let's see if you won't crawl back to this house." He promised.

"Oh, huh. You want me to leave!? Yes, I really will! Don't treat me like I'm some cheap toy, Matthew. Don't me."

While the two of us were fighting, I hurriedly packed my things. I was so mad at him.

"You f*cking wh*re." Matthew promised.

I didn't realize that I slapped him after he told me that. I was shocked by what I did.

"F*ck... Nash." He said angrily, and he grabbed my hair. 'It hurts so much!'

"Ouch! Let me go!" I screamed. Matthew glared at me. Then he smirked at me, "Nash..."

"You don't know how I get angry yet. Don't f*cking test me." Matthew said to me.

After Matthew said that, he let go of me and left the room.

When I arrived at the mansion of mom and dad, I immediately went inside. When I got in, I sat on the couch.

"Why are you here!?" and instead of a hug, I got a shout from mom.

I felt disappointed, but I just hid it by smiling. "Ma... I don't want to live in my house with Matthew. I hate it there." my report

Mama was confused, I could tell by the expression on her face.

"Mom, I'll stay--"

"Get out of here!"

My eyes widened. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "M-Ma... what...?"

"Don't come back here. If your father finds out you're here, I'll definitely be in danger. Just leave, Nash."

"Mom! I don't like that person but why do I have to be his wife!? Mom, please..."

"Nash, you have no right to yell at me! And it was your dad and I's decision to marry you to Matthew!"

After hearing what mom said, I just laughed out of pain.

"How could you abandon me like this..." I whispered to myself and bowed.

"Go away. I don't want to see you still here. Go ahead and walk out the door." Mom said before leaving me alone in the living room.

I couldn't help but smile at how pathetic I am. I knew that my parents don't love me, but I really came back here.

"Hah, it's kinda funny." I promised myself.

My parents resent me. They blame me for my sister's death. Back when we were kids, I was the reason why my sister died.

But here I am, still alive and doing well. I hate myself too, but it's good that my brother died. So that he doesn't experience being married to someone he doesn't love. I smiled at myself.

I stood up and left their mansion, mom. I immediately got into the car after I got out of the mansion.

"Where shall I take you, Sir?" My driver asked. I immediately thought.

"Ah... just back to Matthew's mansion--" I hesitated for awhile.

"Nevermind. Just take me there to Grandma's mansion. It's been years since my last visit." I promise.

The driver nodded and drove off. It took a few hours before I arrived at our destination.

I smiled. This is my resting place back when I was just a little kid. I will never forget Grandma.

It's kinda sad being here... because I keep remembering the death of Lola and my brother. I gathered my courage and walked inside the mansion.

The maids and guards guarding the mansion immediately greeted.

They bowed to me, "Welcome, young master, Nash." They greeted me with a smile.

After everything that happened earlier. The day finally came to an end. I sat near the window, then closed my eyes. The wind was fresh and it was so quiet.

I was sitting near the window of my room. I was enjoying the feeling of freedom. I was enjoying the peace.

I was surprised when someone knocked on the door. "Come in." I said.

I heard the door open.

"Young master Nash, your dinner is ready. By the way, we have finished arranging your clothes in the cabinet." Said one of the maids.

I smiled at him, "Ah, thank you Manang Kienna. You can eat first. I'm still not hungry."

Manang Kienna just nodded and left the room.

I opened my eyes. I heard a phone call so I immediately stood up to answer who it was.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Nash, where are you?" I immediately heard Matthew's voice.

"Why? Do you need something?" I asked Matthew. It was a few seconds before Matthew spoke again.

"Answer me, Nash." He said irritated.

I just held my breath. "I'm at my Grandma's old mansion. Why? What do you need? Did something happen to you?" I asked him.

Instead of answering my question, Matthew immediately hung up. 'What the h*ll is wrong with him...'

"Is the food cooked well, Young Master? Maybe you don't like the curry..." Manang said.

"Don't worry, manang Kienna. It's fine. Curry is my favorite and it's delicious." I said smiling.

I immediately noticed the smile that formed on Kienna's lips. It somehow made me feel happy too.

I was about to finish my food but one of the guards came up to me. It seemed like he was in a hurry. I was confused.

"Is there a problem?" Manang Kienna said to the guard. The guard immediately approached manang Kienna and whispered something in his ear.

I could see the horrified look on Kienna's face. "What's wrong!? If there's a problem, you should tell me first. What happened!?"

"Someone is looking for you, Young Master. I'm sorry, I was afraid that something would happen to you again." Manang Kienna said. I sighed in relief,

"That's all. You had me nervous for awhile." Then I went out of the mansion to see who was looking for me this time. It's late in the evening.

Ah... It's matthew.

"Why are you here? If you're still mad about earlier, then I'm sorry--" I couldn't finish what I was going to say when Matthew suddenly spoke.

"My parents are looking for you. That's why I'm here." Matthew promised me coldly. I immediately sighed after I heard the reason why he came.

'It's not that I assumed, but I thought he came here because he might want to be with me at home.'

"Ah... just tell them I'm here. I'm sure they'll understand, right?" I promised him.

Matthew's eyebrows immediately went up at what I said. "What? Do you seriously want to stay here?" He says.

"Yes. I want to stay here, besides, you have Ria, right?" I said sarcastically.

"Shut your mouth, Nash. If you don't want to risk your life."

"Really, Matthew? What can you do? Are you gonna kill me?"

Before Matthew answered me, he approached me. He placed his hand on my neck which made me startled. "What are you doing!?" I shouted at him.

"Why? Do you want me to kill you?" He whispered to me. My eyes widened and my heart beat faster. I was a little scared.

After saying that to me, he grabbed my arms like nothing happened. He immediately dragged me to his car. "Let go of me!"

"You stay here you sh*t." He said to me before locking the door to his car and leaving me inside.

I just sat quietly in the car. When he finally came back, I saw the luggage he was carrying. It was my luggage.

"Why did you bring that?" I will ask.

"Isn't it obvious?" He said irritated.

I suddenly remembered that my clothes were already arranged in the cabinet. "Hey, Matthew. Is my luggage empty?" I asked him.

I suddenly remembered that my clothes were already arranged in the cabinet. "Hey, Matthew. Is my luggage empty?" I asked him.

"Why would I even bring you luggage if it has nothing inside?" He said annoyed to me and started driving.

"But manang Kienna said they put my clothes in the cabinet--"

"And so? What makes you think I won't take your clothes? For f*ck's sake. Use your brain."

Matthew's words kept me quiet. 'I just didn't expect that.'

"Get dressed there. There's a dress by your side." He ordered.

"What? Where are we going? Why do I have to get dressed?"

"Just do what I tell you." He said.

I just sighed and did what he said.

'Ah... now that I remember it... today is Matthew's mother's birthday. Maybe that's where we're going.'

By the time me and Matthew arrived, it was already ten (10) in the evening.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3

When we arrived at our destination, I was immediately amazed at the size of this place. I knew that the Alfonso family is rich but I did not expect that they are this rich. I was amused.

"What are you waiting for?" Matthew said so I turned to him. He was wearing a black suit and he really looks handsome in it.

"Ahh-- right, sorry." I said and approached Matthew. He stared at me, irritated.

"You have to keep your mouth shut about last night." Matthew said before he grabbed my hand.

I was surprised when he did that. Compared to my hands, his hands were bigger than mine. My heart beats faster. 'Stop it yourself. He's a jerk.'

I just followed where Matthew went. I couldn't do anything else because he was holding my hand. There's also a lot of people and I'm also a bit introverted.

"Oh my! My dear, Yenyen!" I immediately heard Matthew's mother screaming. She hugged me tightly.

"Aunt Michelle, happy birthday." I promised him with a smile. She stopped hugging me and then stared at me.

"Nash, didn't I tell you that you have to call me 'mom'? I feel sad."

I laughed softly for a moment. "I'm sorry, mom. It won't happen again." I said so.

After the small conversation, Matthew's mother invited me to sit at the table. It was a fancy table and only me and Matthew were sitting there.

"You're mother is so sweet..." I said.

"It's your mother too." Matthew also said and stared at me. I smiled.

It made my heart flutter. And I realized once again that I was falling for him.

"Everyone!! I introduce you to my son-in-law! Can you please stand up, Nash Lien?" I was surprised to hear the name called. I slowly stood up and looked at Matthew's mother who was standing on the stage.

"You see, this handsome boy is my son's legal husband. Cheers for their bright and happy future!" After saying that to Matthew's mom, I sat back down. I was so embarrassed.

I stared at Matthew who was so focused on his mother. And I suddenly took my eyes off Matthew when he looked at me. 'He almost caught me.'

I could feel Matthew's glare at me. It was so uncomfortable. But, I just ignored it.

While my attention was focused on something else, I noticed Matthew standing up. "Where are you going, Matthew?" I asked him and he stared.

"Comfort room." He responded coldly.

"Ah, okay..." I said. I just watched Matthew while he walked towards the bathroom.

I felt lonely. The crowd was loud, and I hate being in loud places. I couldn't help but feel anxious as I stared at the table.

I thought of going to the comfort room to calm myself down. It took me a while before I finally managed to know where the comfort room was.

I entered it and washed my face. It's like I'm just refreshing myself. I was about to go back to our table but I stopped when I heard my wife's voice.

I was confused on why he was in the girl's bathroom. Because I was curious, I immediately went there. And I never knew that going there would only break my heart eventually and make it worse. Ria.

I froze there like a statue as soon as I saw them together....It made my heart ache. My heart felt like it broke into a million pieces because of what I saw.

After I witnessed what happened, I quickly left so they wouldn't see me. Although Matthew and I have no feelings for each other... it still breaks my heart.

"Nash, it's okay to drink wine. You're getting drunk." I heard Matthew's mom promise and I just laughed at her. I feel like drinking tonight.

"Don't worry. I don't get drunk easily so it's fine." I promise.

I looked at Matthew who was sitting on the opposite side of the table. He was glaring at me but I couldn't care less.

Even if Matthew stares at me until dawn, I will try to ignore him.

I was about to grab another bottle of wine but Matthew suddenly stopped me. "Stop it." He ordered.

"Huh? No... you stop it. You're the one who brought me here so let me do whatever I want to do." I told Matthew and I could see the anger on his face. 'I don't care.'

He looked at me angrily. "Let go of the wine, Nash. Let go of it or else..."

"Or else what? I don't want it so let go of my hand, Matthew. Leave me be!"

I was surprised when Matthew suddenly hit the table with both of his hands. I flinched.

"What the hell Matthew!? Don't scare your husband." Shout out to his mom.

"I want to leave now." I said and immediately stood up from where I was sitting. His eyes widened as soon as I said that.

"I just told you to stop drinking wine. I didn't tell you to leave, Nash." Matthew said to me.

"I'm tired. Besides, I suffered a while ago because of the noise of this place." I promise. After I said that, I looked at Matthew's mom, "I'm sorry mom, but I should go first." I said.

Mama just nodded and I started walking out.

I could feel Matthew following me so I looked behind me to see if it was really him.

As soon as I turned back, Matthew immediately grabbed my arm. He dragged me to his car. "What?" I will ask.

"What do you mean by 'what'?" He said to me irritated.

"I mean... why did you do that? Why did you bring me here in your car?" I said to Matthew. He didn't answer my question and started driving the car.

"Put on your seatbelt." He promised me.

"Do you really hate being with me that much, huh?" I don't know but I suddenly said that to Matthew.

"What the f*ck are you talking about?"

"Don't pretend that you don't know Matthew! It was about earlier--"

"What are you even saying!? What did I do to you to make you angry with me again!? It's irritating already."

I just bowed because of what Matthew told me. "No, never mind." I said softly to him.

"If you have something to say, then say it. Be direct towards me. I don't want to be the one to adjust." Matthew said.

"I... I didn't want to marry you. I hate being with you as much as you do. But please, I'm begging you to treat me a little bit nicer..." I said drunkenly.

"You're drunk, Nash--"

"I hate it when you're with that girl! I don't want to see you with Ria! Even if we don't love each other, I'm still your wife..."

After I said that, Matthew stopped speaking. Suddenly the inside of the car was quiet.

I didn't even realize that my eyes were slowly closing. The last thing I remembered was that conversation I had with Matthew.

I opened my eyes and immediately saw Matthew sitting next to the bed. I was kind of surprised when I saw him sitting here.

I just silently watched Matthew. He was reading a book.

"Why are you awake? Go back to sleep. It's still dawn." I heard him say.

"Ah... is that so." I said to him. "Why are you still awake? Don't you feel tired?" I will ask.

"No I do not."

And as always, he still speaks to me as cold as ever. No change at all.

I closed my eyes again and fell asleep.

opened my eyes. It was morning so I quickly got up and left the room. I looked around but couldn't see Matthew. "Where is he?" I whispered.

I headed towards the living room to find where Matthew was, but he wasn't there. I immediately thought of going to the kitchen because he might be eating.

"Not here..." I said to myself. I went to the living room again and sat down to relax. I also noticed the book that Matthew was always reading so I took it to read. I was curious.

"What are you doing?" I heard from behind me. I turned to see who spoke. It was Matthew.

"Uhm. Sorry, I was just curious." I promise. He glared at me then snatched the book.

"Don't touch my things." He coldly responded to me before turning his back on me. I immediately stood up and stopped him from leaving.

"Matthew...! Let's talk, please."

"About what?" He asked. His stare was so fierce, I wanted to look away.

"About last night..." I told him.

"There's nothing we have to talk about last night. You better take a shower because we're going back to our mansion."

"Listen to me, Matthew! It's about that kiss last night! I saw you kissing Ria at the bathroom--"

And so?" I was immediately stunned when he told me that. 'How can he be so cruel and treat me like this?'

"Stop seeing Ria. Don't get close with Ria. Please just be with me. As your wife, I want you not to see her anymore." I'm sorry.

Instead of listening to me, Matthew just laughed at me. He leaned closer to me then whispered in my ears.

"Don't get too full of yourself, Nash. Married or not, I don't care about what you feel."

"Matthew, don't tell me that because it hurts you!"

To Be Continued...