Chapter 4

ACEIA’S POV

 

I already met Hudson's parents, and they seemed kind. But Hudson's father looks strict and serious as hell. Maybe it's like that when you are a business tycoon and an influential and powerful... Oh no, no! Hudson is also a business owner, but he doesn't seem strict. He actually seemed lunatic, for Christ's sake! One of the things I didn't like about that man. His type is more the mysterious type... A good boy is one who is easy to obey.

 

After our argument two days ago, Hudson seems to have changed; he acted like we were on good terms, like we hadn't shouted at each other.

 

"Stop staring at me, woman," Hudson said, who's sitting across the table.

 

"I'm not, Mr. Butler," Hudson chuckled, and it sounded cool in my ears. His laughter is pleasant to the ears.

 

We are currently on the patio, sitting on the patio chair.

 

 

When my parents are in front of him, he looks respectable. He was the kind that any parent would fall in love with and want him to be a son-in-law. I knew Hudson's didn't love me. I know that he was forced to marry me, and so do I. This marriage was just an agreement from which both our families benefited.

 

That reason is already given, but I could still feel that he has another agenda for why he agreed to this. And I need to show my parents what this man really is. I took the cell phone that was on the table, turned on the recorder, and stood up.

 

I smiled sweetly at Hudson. I placed a finger tip on the glass table and slowly stepped closer to Hudson as one finger stroked the table.

 

"What is the real reason why you are marrying me?" I sat on his lap and caressed Hudson's cheek. I slightly parted my lips and brought them closer to his mouth. Only given a small space. I placed the hand holding the cell phone on his shoulder.

 

"What is your real reason why you would like to marry me? Or do you want to take revenge on me because you were one of the men I dumped before?" I asked in a whisper.

 

"I only have one true reason why I chose to take the plunge and tie the knot. Because I found the one. And that is you. I love you, Aceia." I was paralyzed and turned my face away from him. Hudson looked seriously into my eyes.

 

"From the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew that you were meant to be mine forever. I love you very much, Aceia, and I will do everything for you." My forehead crease deepened at what Hudson said.

 

"I'm ready to swim the sea, climb the mountain, and grab the star for you. That's how much I love you, my love." What is this man talking about?

 

Hudson grabbed the cell phone from my hand and looked at it. He grinned and ended the recording.

 

"I'm sure your recording was pretty good; your parents will like me even more."

 

My lips parted in shock. He knows what I intend to do. Damn! I thought it was true. I grabbed the cell phone from his hand and slapped it on the side of his forehead.

 

"Ouch!" Hudson rubbed his forehead. I know it hurt because of the loud sound.

 

"You're annoying!" My attempt to stand was stopped when Hudson stopped me.

 

"You're really a brat, you woman. The idea of living with you on the same roof excites me because I'm going to cut off your horn."

 

"Good luck! I will make you taste hell. Because I will make sure I become a demon when we live on the same roof."

 

I patted Hudson's cheek.

 

"Stay strong, future hubby." I stood up and walked away. Hudson whistled, and why did I feel that he was starting at my ass?

 

"I'll make you taste heaven every day, my love." I raised my right hand and gave him a phallic gesture by showing him my middle finger without looking at him. A loud laugh echoed throughout the patio.

 

(WEEDING DAY)

I looked at my mother and father sitting at the front of the rows of chairs and showed the saddest look I could, thinking that maybe they would take pity on me and stop this nonsense, but they just smiled at me.

 

Judgment day! This is what I could call our wedding day. I didn't really do anything else. A garden wedding was held in the garden of our mansion. And it was Hudson's grandfather, Judge Helerio Vasco, who officiated our marriage.

 

I was wearing a very simple yet classy white wedding dress, and Hudson, clad in a dove gray tuxedo, looked extraordinarily handsome. His hair had been recently cut and trimmed to perfection, along with his trimmed beard.

 

Only their close relatives were present. I was the one who liked this. Yes, this wedding was meant to clean my name, but as much as I want, I don't want any other people in my wedding who are not related to us.

 

Judge Helerio's words did not register in my brain. I was thinking about how to get out of here. I hope a knight comes and runs me away. But it seems that there is really no hope.

 

"Stop thinking about escaping because that is very impossible, my love," Hudson said in a low voice.

 

"My love! That's so gross!"

 

"Do you, Hudson Blake Basco, take Aceia Louise Christenson to be your partner for life? Do you promise to walk by her side forever and to love, help, and encourage her in all she does? Do you promise to take time to talk with her, to listen to her, and to care for her? Will you share her laughter and her tears as her partner, lover, and best friend? Do you take her as your lawfully wedded wife for now and forevermore?"

 

"Yes, I do," Hudson responded as quick as a wink.

 

"Oh, hell!" My reaction generated laughter from the guests. Especially Hudson's two friends, who dominated the laughter. They are sitting on the right side.

 

My cousin Clent, who I thought had died, was also there. Everyone laughed, except Clent. His wife left him. I asked my cousin for help, but to no avail.

 

"You made a mess, so you should just get married." That was the answer from my cousin.

 

"Do you, Aceia Louise Christenson, take Hudson Blake Vasco to be your partner for life? Do you promise to walk by his side forever and to love, help, and encourage him in all he does? Do you promise to take time to talk with him, to listen to him, and to care for him? Will you share his laughter and his tears as his partner, lover, and best friend? Do you take him as your lawfully wedded husband for now and forevermore?"

 

Hudson squeezed my waist as if to warn me.

 

"Would you really consider my answer? Because my answer will be no." Hudson's friends laughed again.

 

"Fuck it! This is ridiculous!" Knoxx chuckled as he laughed.

 

 

"After Clent forced Hann into marriage, now it's Hudson's turn. Who's next?" Clark laughed.

 

"I'll never fucking do that for fuck's sake," Knoxx said while still laughing.

 

"Shut your fucking mouth!" Hudson growled at his two friends.

 

Judge Helerio did not repeat the question.

 

"Okay, and now, seal your promises with these rings, the symbol of your life shared together. Aceia, please repeat after me."

 

I grabbed the ring from the table and lipped it on my finger.

 

"Put it already, so it will be over." His face split into a shit-eating grin.

 

"She can't wait for the honeymoon. My wife is in too much of a hurry." Everyone laughed. I rolled my eyes at him.

 

Hudson just took the ring and put it on.

 

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride," Judge Helerio said while shaking his head because of what Hudson said.

 

Hudson faced her with a goofy grin plastered on his face. And I swear to hell, I wanted to knock the annoying grin off his face.

 

I didn't complain when Hudson cupped my face; I smiled at him sweetly instead.

 

"Oh, your smile is creepy. What's on your mind?"

 

"If you want to kiss me, do it now, and if not then, fuck off!"

 

Hudson let out a heavy sigh before lowering his head to mine. But he didn't kiss her.

 

"Fuck it! Why am I afraid to press my lips on you?" he murmured.

 

"Just kiss me." I wanted to laugh when Hudson put his mouth on my lips. I felt his hesitation.

 

I raised my arms to curl around his neck and kissed him deeply, causing him to groan. I put my tongue in Hudson's mouth and played with his tongue. Hudson's solid arms wrapped around my waist. We are literally making out in front of the guests.

 

When Hudson was about to suck my tongue, I immediately pulled it back. Hudson chased my tongue with his until his tongue entered my mouth. Gotcha!

 

I swirled my tongue around Hudson's tongue before biting it hard. Hudson growled, and his hand tightened around my waist.

 

"Damn! Why did you bite my tongue?!" Hudson said while his mouth was closed.

 

"Sorry, my bad! I can't just keep myself from biting you," I giggled. Everyone laughed again. My mother approached us.

 

"Ace, you're too much!" My mom scolded me.

 

"Son, just bear with your wife; sometimes she becomes a brat."

 

"It's okay, mom. I will punish her later." Hudson smirked at me.