Chapter 5: Mr. and Mrs.

Ciel's POV

Pagbaba ko sa sasakyan ay tiningala ko ang mataas na building na nasa harap ko. I lowered my sunglasses and gaped at the tall building. Does he really own this?! Gaano ba siya kayaman para magmay-ari ng building na may 50 floors? Hays.

Napa facepalm na lamang ako nang maalala na isa ka nga palang Kim. And the Kim Line was known to be royals as hoteliers. Tsk.

Wait.

You're my husband and I'm your wife, you are a Kim so technically... I'm also a Kim?

Agad akong napailing sa mga naiisip ko,

goodness gracious!

Dali dali akong pumasok sa building at napadpad ako dito sa lobby. Agad akong sinalubong ni Mr. Ho, your secretary.

I lowered my sunglasses as soon as I reached him standing near the lobby's couch.

"Where is he? Did he already find a lawyer?" I asked as I wandered my eyes around looking for you.

But you're nowhere to be found..

"Good morning Mrs. Kim. Nasa pad pa po niya si Mr.Kim." the secretary politely answered.

Napalingon ako kay Mr. Ho because of the way he addressed me.

Mrs. Kim.

I sighed, I don't think I'll be ever used to someone addressing me as your wife. I don't think I deserve it either.

Naupo ako sa isa sa mga couch sa lobby. Ofcourse I need to wait for you, kahit na nga hindi ko hilig ang maghintay. In all fairness, maganda ang interior ng hotel na ito, magaling ang pagkakagawa at pagkakadisenyo, the cream white and gold color of the walls matches really well.

I lowered my eyes on my wristwatch.

It's been fifteen minutes and you're still not here, inip na inip na ako. I have no patience in waiting so I fixed my aviator as I stood up and faced your secretary again.

"Which floor?" I asked him.

His two brows rose as if he didn't hear me.

"Which floor does Mr. Kim residing?" tanong ko ulit.

He gulped as he looked around tensely.

"I don't think Mr. Kim would---"

"Mr. Ho, I have a lot of important things to do, and I would like to inform you that I really do hate waiting, so which floor?"

He gulped and nodded immediately.

"Yes Mrs. Kim, 50th floor po." sabi nito atsaka yumuko.

I sighed.

"Thank you Mr. Ho. I appreciate your existence." tanging nasabi ko atsaka tumuloy na maglakad papuntang elevator.

I almost rolled my eyes during my entire ride on the elevator. I wish this problem could be over as soon as possible.

Nang makarating sa tamang palapag ay hindi na rin ako nahirapan hanapin ang unit mo dahil nag iisa lang naman ito sa palapag na ito.

Agad kong pinindot ang buzzer ngunit nagulat ako nang hindi ikaw ang nadatnan ng mata ko the moment the door was opened.

I was greeted by a tall man with wide shoulders, his eyes widened after seeing me. He's quite familiar to me but I can't remember where and when I saw him.

"Hello, Good morning. I was looking for Mr. Ivan Kim." I asked him politely.

"Nag.... Nag.. Nagsi-swimming." he told me, stuttering while he kept on staring at me with wide eyes.

Okay, he's a bit weird but I chose to ignore him. Ramdam ko na ang inis ko nang marinig ko na nagsi-swimming ka while I am here struggling and so stress out because of this stupid marriage.

"Come in! Come in!" again the man told me as he widened the door and let me walk inside your house.

Sandali kong iginala ang mata ko sa kabuuan ng bahay mo. Impressive, everything screams expensive. The neutral colors were pleasing to my eyes.

But I’m not here to compliment your home.

Nagdire-diretso ako sa pool area ng pad mo and I found you there busy, relaxing habang ako na-iistress na kakaisip.

"Ivan!" I called you, you were doing some laps but you stopped immediately after hearing me.

Tila gulat na gulat ka sa presensya ko.

"My wife?! What brings you here?!" You asked at mabilis kang umahon para salubungin ako.

My wife.

What brings me here? Seriously?!!

I wandered my eyes to your body but I manage to look away. I don't know kung paano ko ito sasabihin sayo dahil sinabi ko na sayo na hindi kita kukulitin sa mga ganitong bagay dahil nga busy kang tao, but this time I really need your help.

"Ivan, I called your secretary last night didn't he tell you? I told him that I need you to find a lawyer for us, hindi pwedeng ako dahil yung mga kilala kong lawyer ay kakilala rin ni Jackson." mahaba kong sabi.

The excitement dies immediately on your face the moment you hear my fiancè’s name.

"Wow, Ivan Kim typings indeed." the tall man again showed up and you smirked as you glanced at me.

I felt a little heat on my cheeks upon hearing his remark.

"Hi, my name is Jin Kim, your brother-in-law, what brings you here?" he asked as he took my hand and shook it with his.

Jin Kim? Brother-in-law?

I was about to speak when you butt in.

"Oh, nothing in specific brother, perhaps she just missed her handsome husband," you told your brother playfully and both of you laughed.

Tila lalo pang namula ang pisngi ko after hearing your deep chuckles. I don’t know if it’s the first time I hear you laughing but I find it surprising. Sanay ako na lagi kang seryoso at kung ngumiti ka man ay madalas patuya. And I didn’t expect that you are way more handsome when you are smiling.

I rolled my eyes to hide my amusement. I decided to just ignore what you said and you just smirk upon seeing my reaction.

And with a shaking head, you started to walk away as you strolled to the shower area and of course napilitan akong sundan ka.

"Ivan, did you hear what I've just said?

I need you to find a lawyer. I won't stop bothering you until you take me seriously." desidido kong sabi you just look back at your brother smirking as you shrug your shoulders as if showing off about something.

"Bro, remember that we do have a meeting later okay?" your brother called you and you just hand-signed him "ok."

"Ivan.." I called your name again but you keep on ignoring me as you walk to the shower area.

"Ivan please.." I plead.

You turn on the shower and I watch you while you’re under it. Unintentionally, my eyes slowly travelled your body and I admit that you do have a nice body, I never knew that you could be this... hot.

I almost choked with my own spit when you turned your neck and caught me gawking at you.

"Please what?" you smirk as you caught me staring shamelessly at your body, but instead to hide it from me you purposely turn your body fully to face me, trying to tease me, I guess.

Damn it.

"H-Huh?" wala sa sarili kong tanong.

You smirked at my reaction.

"I thought you’re asking me about something?" you asked, raising your brows while smirking at me.

I run my hands nervously around my neck and avoid your playful gazes.

"Yes I am. But at least not here and not while you’re doing that." I said in disbelief as I glanced down at your body and looked away.

Again, I felt the burning of my cheeks. Damn it.

Obviously, I'm a bit uncomfortable.

"Why not? You're my wife and I'm your husband, and it stated in the law that all of my property is yours and that includes my body." you answered teasingly, my mouth hung open upon hearing your bold statement.

This guy!!!

My ears burned at your words and all I wanted to do is to wipe off that stupid smirk on your lips.

I raised my brow and shamelessly eyed down your body, well you don't have abs but you got a nice toned body, I wonder if you gym? Damn Ciela Luna.

Tss. Nevermind.

"N-No thanks! You don't have abs, my fiance does." bitter kong sabi but you just raise your brows at me, you poke the insides of your cheeks with your tongue and you bite down your lower lip while you pierce me with a hard stare.

"Well listen carefully Mrs. Kim, I may not have those perfect abs as your fiance does Mrs. Kim, but do remember that it is me who you did marry Mrs. Kim." you said in a very stiff voice, bawat bigkas mo ng Mrs. Kim ay may diin sa dulo na para bang gusto mong ipaalala sa akin kung sino ako talaga.

My lips pursed in a thin line as I watch you turn your back on me, leaving me speechless as you walk away.

I blink twice when your steps halt for a second and you turn your neck to glance at me again.

"Feel at home my love. Magbibihis lang ako or baka gusto mo ikaw na ang magbihis sa akin? Tutal naman that's what married couples do right?" you mumble as the smirk is still plastered on your lips.

Lalo lamang dumiin ang pagkakatikom ng bibig ko habang tinititigan ka ng masama.

"In your fucking dreams." I spat back and you just chuckled.

"Oh, my wife wants to fuck in--"

"Ivan Dame Kim!!" I screamed as I covered my ears to protect them from your obnoxious thoughts, but I just heard you laughing at me while walking to your room.

Napailing na lamang ako sa mga pinagsasabi mo. Hays.

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At the law firm..

"Good afternoon, Att. Zaldua." bati mo sa lawyer na hindi ko pa kailanman nakikilala, somehow I needed to trust you on this one.

I'm being careful with this matter dahil na rin sa pag iingat kong makarating ito sa kaalaman ni Jackson. My fiancè and his family are known in this field so might as well I'd be careful with this or else my wedding will be doomed.

"Good afternoon too, Mr. and Mrs. Kim. Have a seat please." the lawyer said politely.

I glance at you to look for any reaction for the way Att. Zaldua addressed me as your wife but I didn't see anything from you. Instead, you just nod and smile at him professionally.

Binalewala ko na lamang iyon at naupo na.

"Hmm, so how may I help you?" Att. Zaldua continued.

I cleared my throat and glance at you and you seemed so relax and serious as you remain quiet while sitting beside me. Alam kong hahayaan mo akong magsalita dahil obvious naman na hindi ka interesado sa bagay na ito.

"As you see Attorney, we wanted to void this marriage between me and him, we wanted to hear advice from you since it was done in an unexpected event. Ivan and I were both drunk that time." I cautiously said as I glanced at you but you remained focused and silent, resting your body on your seat.

Att. Zaldua nodded his head as he clasped his both hands above his desk.

"So basically, you wanted to put a stop on this fake marriage?" Attorney asked.

I was about to answer “Yes” but Attorney and I looked at you when you loudly cleared your throat and a hint of dislike was displayed in your handsome face.

Your brows were deeply furrowed and I thought that you’ll be sharing some of your thoughts but instead you remained silent beside me and forced your eyes away.

I cleared my throat and settled my gaze again back to the Attorney.

"We wanted to void this marriage, Attorney."

I corrected and took a glance at you nervously again.

"Well I heard from someone that the court may void the marriage if we can present a witness to testify." I continued and the lawyer nodded his head again.

Naramdaman ko naman ang bahagyang paglingon mo sa akin but I refuse to look back at you, I remain my focus on Attorney.

Attorney nodded his head as he looked down and read our marriage certificate.

"And nakasaad dito na ang witness ninyo sa fake marriage ninyo ay si Mayor Megan Kim at si Mark Tuan, is that right?" the lawyer asked again.

Tumango ako bilang pagsang-ayon.

"Yes, but Mayor Megan passed away two years ago." I replied.

Attorney then raised his brows at me.

"Pero may mga iba pa pong witness Attorney, nandoon po yung mga kaibigan namin nung gabing ikinasal kami." paghabol ko.

Attorney Zaldua sighed as he removed his eyeglasses and massaged the bridge of his nose.

"You see Mrs. Kim, this fake marriage--"

"Excuse me Att. Zaldua, but just to clear something, this marriage wasn't fake, so stop saying that it's fake cause it's not. It was legally done, the very obvious reason why we're both here in front of you.” you butt in and I look at you with wide eyes, your brows are furrowed and you looked extremely pissed.

I held onto your arm to stop you and you glanced at me and looked away.

"My apologies Mr. Kim, but yeah as I'm saying

Mrs. Kim, maaring marami kayong witness noong gabing iyon, pero ang tanging nakapirma lamang dito ay si Mayor Megan Kim at si Mark Tuan. And legally speaking, the court might only acknowledge those two legal witnesses." pagpapaliwanag naman ng lawyer.

"But Mayor Megan passed away and Mark is nowhere to be found." I said hopeless.

He sighed as he clasped his both hands above his desk.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Kim but the only thing I can advise for your case is to just file an Annulment."

My face fell at the news and I looked at you. You sighed as you stared at me with that unknown look. I shift back my gaze again to the lawyer in front of us.

"But it will take years before ma-grant right? And wala pang kasiguraduhan iyon?" I asks hopelessly.

The lawyer nodded his head.

"Yes, but it will always depend on you both. If magkakasundo kayong dalawa sa mga agreements ninyo ay maaari pang mabawasan ang pagkatagal ng proseso nito." Attorney replied.

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| Ivan’s POV |

At the parking lot...

I glanced at you as I watched you getting frustrated by all of this.

You sighed as you turned around and looked at me.

"I'll give you a call or your secretary to let you know about this Annulment." you say as you look away, trying to hide your eyes from me.

Alam kong sobrang stressed ka na sa isyung ito it’s pretty obvious in your eyes. But we both know that we can't do anything about it but to wait.

"Okay." I firmly said as I tucked my hands inside my pocket.

You nod and start walking towards your car. I was watching your every move and all I can see is the obvious tiredness in your eyes. You're already tired of this, and I don't know why but I felt a slight pain in my heart.

"Luna." I called to stop you..

Luna..

You stopped getting inside of your car and you glanced at my way again.

"Hmm?"

I wanted to say something but I don't know what is it. Gusto sana kitang kamustahin, gusto kong malaman kung anong mga tumatakbo sa isip mo at kung ayos ka lang ba talaga but I don't know how to approach you in a way na hindi ako nagmumukhang weird.

In the end, I chose to shut my mouth and shudder my thoughts away.

"Nothing, ingat ka pag uwi." I uttered.

You stare at me with those confused eyes and yet you just gave me a nod and a tired smile as you slide inside of your car and drove away..

Idiot, Ivan Kim.

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