Xavier finally stood up from the bed by the time it was past noon. He was feeling refreshed and better after all he slept when it was late. He freshened up and got ready for work. He got down the stairs and heard some noise. It was like someone was rattling the pots in the kitchen. He popped his head in through the kitchen door and saw Jessica running around the kitchen. "What is going on here?" Xavier asked when he entered the kitchen. "Young master" the house helpers who were fussing over Jessica's every move bowed to greet him as soon as they set their eyes on him. Jessica was fixated on what she was doing. She was busy tossing and turning something in the pot on the gas cooker. "What's going on?" Xavier asked again. This time his voice was louder and now fully in the kitchen. "The young lady is cooking," one of the helpers said. "Why?" Xavier asked. Was this a situation where she should be cooking up a storm? Xavier looked at the kitchen island and saw a ton of food that J
Jessica didn't understand why Xavier would want to go out in this situation. The only logical thing she would do would be to hide out from the news and press till all is settled and they are talking about something new. "Go put on something nice," Xavier said again. "I don't feel like going anywhere," Jessica said folding her arms. "Yes, you are. You would stand up now and go put on something nice that would make every girl in the city jealous and you would meet me here and we would go out together" Xavier said. His voice sounded very commanding. He was staring at her daring her to challenge him and not obey him. "I will do no such thing," Jessica said standing up and putting her foot down. Who did he think he was? Who did he think he was to command her like that? Did he think she would just give up and obey him? He must be high on something. "Oh yes you would," Xavier said pulling her hands and making his way towards the staircase. "What are you trying to pull?" Jessica asked
"I'll get ready and go out with you but only because I'm involved in this. And I hope you get ready to sleep out on the couch" Jessica said closing the door in his face. She was definitely not going to allow this man to walk all over her. She was poor and married him on impulse but that did not mean that she should be treated like a low life. All he did all day was bark orders and yell at her like she was some dumb alien. She quickly put on a short gown and took a jacket with her. She did a little makeup and came out. Xavier was waiting for her downstairs. When he saw how nice she looked his mind could not help but agree with his heart that said she looked stunning. "Shall we? Or are you going to continue yelling at me?" Jessica asked standing I'm front of him. She was going to be in defense around him from now on. He had proven that he was not fine husband material and Jessica could roll with it for a year. She just needed to always do what was best for herself. "Let's go," Xavie
The car came to a complete stop in front of Hyshoo restaurant where they would be dining. "Arguing won't help us get the impression that we are going for," Xavier said taking a deep breath. Jessica's phone had gone off the hoot ringing nonstop and she had refused to get it even with Xavier urging her to get it to prove her innocence. He just wanted to know if she truly was not cheating on him. Jessica on the other hand was greatly uninterested in speaking to her aunt even as Xavier was hounding in on her like a wild dog. "I never wanted to argue. You started it" Jessica replied taking off her seat belts. The valets watch the car not sure if they should go up to it. The tinted window glass makes it difficult for them to know who is in it as this gives the couple the liberty to argue about it as much as they want. "Let's not argue. Let us have a fun late lunch and have something everyone can see a call as a date. Okay?" Xavier said. To him, it felt like going in circles. He was ex
What was the point of dining out if they sat in a private room? They needed to be seen and so the floor room it was. Richard's eyes widened when he heard Xavier's request. It was absurd but he did it anyways. He led them to a table that was away from direct contact with the crowd's eyes. "Give us a different table," Xavier said when he noticed the table that he was offering was not going to do the trick. To Richard, it was as if someone had switched up the soul of Xavier. His requests seemed weird to him. He obeyed anyways and gave them a table open to the public eyes. "Oh thank you, Mr. Richard. That's so kind of you" Jessica said raising her voice some degree higher than normal. "No problem ma'am. I'll be back to take your order" Richard said before walking away. To Jessica, this was very strange. The manager taking orders, not ever has she seen such. Xavier must be as influential as they come. Soon the chefs and assistants were lining up to greet and make themselves known t
The meal lasted quite a while with the couple trying to act romantic. With the beauty of Jessica and the air and handsome face of Xavier anyone who saw them would believe that they were just an ordinary couple who married for love. The people who took pleasure in taking pictures and videos for their socials were convinced that this couple married for love. For all everyone knows Xavier could have been in a secret relationship all this while and then finally tied the knot. The tables began to turn and everyone came to Jessica's defense. The blogs that pioneered the first news story began to get a lot of hate comments and messages about how they tried to spoil an innocent woman's name. How fickle are people? They can switch sides like it's nothing. The side with the most evidence wins. Xavier's phone began to ring on the table. He peeps to see who it was and it was Brian his assistant. It Brian was impressed at his boss's strategy and wanted to praise him. He was surprised that it w
Since Xavier wanted to call Brian back and hear the news and give him some feedback on what he had been able to achieve they cut short the stroll. They could do a follow-up date by the weekend. Maybe an adventure or amusement park or even the movies. Just anywhere where the crowd was much and word could get out can't than normal. They came back to the restaurant door and entered into their car. Xavier drove them down the street a little before parking. He picked up his phone to call Brian. "Tell me" he barked at his assistant as he put the phone to his ears. "Your effort has proven efficient. The false news has been pushed down the trending list and replaced with the romantic daytime date between you two" Brian explained. Brian couldn't hide the joy in his voice that he would not need to work extra time trying to clear out the Delgado's family problems. "Go home for today and come to work tomorrow," Brian said before cutting the call. He knew that Xavier would still want to come
"Can you please put Jessica back on the line?" Burke said trying to compose himself. "Anything you have to say to my wife you can say to me too" Xavier answered. He was irritated with the back-and-forth of Jessica with him. He had a faint idea that Burke was behind the news but he only confirmed the suspicions now. "It's a private matter between us" Burke answered. He did not expect to speak with him so soon. Burke was quite aware of the power and wealth that the Delgado family carried but his anger towards Jessica who had changed her status overnight by marrying into the family made him furious and he went after the family without any reason. After all, there was no way he could single out only Jessica without affecting the family. There was no direct link between the blog owner and Burke so he was calm and there was no evidence of the information transfer too. "I will call her back then" Burke responded when it was obvious that Xavier was neither going to say anything nor pass