Chapter 4

“I can clearly remember how I reminded you to not go in those places I forbid you… am I not correct?”

His voice was cold but then it turns colder. I can’t remember what is the reason but he did say those terms in the rules he created. That damn HUSBAND of mine…

Madison, just… keep it still. You can find your way out of this place. Just believe.  

“Master Gavin, I shall excuse myself"

Gavin just glare at the poor servant. He look at her as if she was some dirty insect who show itself in front of him. 

“Gavin--"

There was a frown on his forehead. I can clearly see that his face turns sour. 

“We are not that close if I may say. Stop calling me by my name"

That was his words. 

I can’t believe it. He gave me this dress… we kissed in the church! Are we not that close to call each other by our names? What did he think I would call him? Cold bastard??!

“Call me Mr. Morgan"

How annoying

“Okay,  Mr. Morgan"

I look in the direction of where we are supposed to go. Luckily,  my intuition is right that this place is the dining hall. With a smiling face that can only be seen on my mind, what welcomes me as I fully open the big door was a cold… dining place. A very long table with somewhat old-styled or vintage light candles. Fruits whose dark in color, Blueberry, raspberry, and some grapes if I can see them correctly. 

I gulp.

This is… fre*king  scary!

Even my room is not this… horrible. 

“Why are you standing idly? Hurry up and we shall start eating"

He walks towards the direction of the chair as if it was completely normal for him. The curtain was slightly open which is why a small portion of sunlight can be seen. 

The light was dim. Even if it is morning, the whole place was covered with darkness. Just… how can he keep up with this thing? I wonder if he is doing this just to make fun of me… 

“There will be no work done if you are just standing in one place"

Workkk?! I thought… ahh now I know. He wants me to work for him because that man and that woman sold me as payment for their debts. 

I wonder what is my FAVORITE sister doing. She is the reason why I am here. That… bi*ch.

 “If you don’t want to eat. Then don’t”

I silently walk to the other side where there is a chair. Indeed. In this very long tables, there are only two seats to be seen and used.

I gulp. This is weird. Still, it is no surprise that this will happen. 

The food was much better than I expected. Indeed, he is not just an ordinary man. Even if he acts like that… 

THE FOOD WAS SO DELISH!!!

I tried to collect myself just to not let him show that I loved the food that was served. The meat is so juicy and the side dish matches the dish perfectly. A perfect match made in heaven!

Giggling in my thoughts, I can’t help but take a peek at him. He didn’t see me smiling, did he?

I shrug my head and think that I should enjoy this feast. Still, I have to look modest and elegant so I can proudly say that I am not someone he should belittle.

“Is the food not your liking? Should I ask them to prepare more food than you prefer?”

What is he talking about? I enjoyed eating this food. Is it because I am not smiling that is why he thought I hate it? But still, he was very far away from my direction. How would he see the look on my face?

“The food was nice”

I mumbled loud enough for him to hear it. The surrounding was quiet so it would be alright if I didn’t speak with a loud voice. 

Ahhhh, this food really is…

“If you don’t like it, I shall tell them not to bring food like this again”

W-Wait WHAT??!!

This is… SO FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!

“No need, the taste is my likings"

I can barely hear any sounds coming from his utensils. He eats with proper etiquette. A lot better than I am…

Still, there is no use in getting so stressed up in simple things. The only thing that I should be thankful for is that I am out in that hell of a home of mine. 

Wait… is it fine if I ask him questions? 

“Since we are already married by papers, I want to know what is the real relationship between us”

I mumbled as I cut the meat on my plate. Will he find it irritating? I wonder what he will do. Will he shout and say, 

‘Don’t ask so many trivial questions you fool'

Or maybe…

‘You are my wife, I am your husband’

But, yuck… on the second thought… I would prefer hearing the first one. 

My attention was caught by his small chuckle. I can see him wipe the corner of his lips with the white piece of cloth he has beside him. 

“I never expect you to ask that question. I thought I would wait for days for you to ask that question…”

Huh? What does he mean to say?

“Just as you said, we both got married but that is nothing but a mere facade to get what we both want"

“What do you mean?”

His glare turns colder as if I said something unpleasant. It was as if he was disappointed with my question.

“I made a private investigation about you”

Just as I thought.  This cold weirdo will surely do that kind of thing. No wonder, he will also be curious about the real identity of whom he married.

“It was a foolish act for me to marry you on the spot but I have no other choice”

Wait what? Does he think I am some random error that he has to accept because he didn’t get the lucky draw? 

How… annoying

“Still, thankfully… you have no bad records. That is enough”

I started to feel displeased about all of his comments. Madison, keep your cool. Just… keep calm and collected…

And so the sound of a knife hardly scratching the plate was heard I am sure he noticed it.

“Oh, how bad of me. My hand slipped”

I mumbled while acting as if I really slip my hand. Boredly looking at the man sitting on the other corner of this oh so long table, I tilt my head.

“Why did you stop? Please continue. Mr. Morgan"

He glares at me with disbelief. 

“That is to say, things won’t change even if it is your sister whom I married”

Does he mean I am on par with my sister? How benevolent.  All this time I was mocked by everyone for being a bad sister to her. That I am nothing compared to her. Who would have thought that this Gavin Morgan will think that I am on par with her? Even so…

“You said it was all just a façade to get what we want. I wonder what will be the benefits for me”

I look into his eyes. Even if there is a large candle stand and fruits between our sight, I can see that he is also looking at me. 

Does he want a staring competition? Let it be.

“I will gain something if I get married. The same thing goes for you"

“Gain something? I won’t understand it if you won’t explain it to me”

“How foolish. There are lots of benefits if you become Gavin Morgan’s wife. Many ladies are trying their hard just to have a small conversation with me… let alone be my wife"

Wow, how boastful.  Sure, he is handsome… that is not a thing I can call as a lie but…

“Do you think I am the likes of them?”

“No"

I didn't see that coming. Still, it is good to hear that he didn’t think of me that way. I hated it if I am compared with such people. 

“Money, wealth, fame, anything you want. I can give it to you. As long as you act like a good wife to me”