Chapter 26HIS EYESRuby's Pov;I turned slowly as if being controlled by a remote.I was now looking straight into his dazzling eyes.Goodness!!.He smiled at me and I almost lost it.For goodness sake! What does he want? He should just say it and let me return back to what I was doing.I didn't think I was completely in control of myself right then." Uhm...can I see the note?" he asked.His voice was soft and tender...like a girl's voice.I was lost staring at him for a while but I had to quickly snap out of it." W...we are just starting" I had to tell him, and completely faced the board.Gosh!! That was something's.All eyes were on us.Why does he have to sit behind me of all places?.I tried my best to concentrate and listen to all that the teacher was saying.**" Woah!! Isn't he so cute?" Diane asked,looking and gushing over Louis who sat three rows away from us.His table was packed full with girl giggling and trying to get a conversation with him.He left more than six yea
Chapter 27FIRST CLASSRuby's Pov;Holy Moly!! There he was. Nathan! He was walking majestically towards me, ignoring the stares, screams and shouts from people.Goodness!! I didn't think he would be able to come alone. I mean without guards, but he's here.He walked so elegantly till he got close to me.Not sparing me a glance, he walked past me, going to the class.The mini crowd that had formed began to disperse slowly, some satisfied they were able to get a glimpse of the almighty Nathan Martins, while others were extraordinarily happy because they were able to get a picture of him.I just blushed and ran after him.We met other people in the class and finally settled down on a seat at the back.I was by far the youngest there. Technically speaking, I'm not even supposed to be there." Good day couples" a very young lady came before us and said.I figured she was the marriage counselor. She was practically grinning from ear to ear, showing her perfect detention.I started wonderi
Chapter 28A Review of the contractRuby's Pov;Of course I heard him loud and clear, but I still couldn't understand what his statement meant.I dropped my fork, my gaze completely focused on his face." You haven't gone through it, have you?" he asked, munching noisily.Each time he took his eyes to mine, they were always cold and stern." What do you want from me?" I muttered under my breath.I had lost my appetite and just wanted to get out of there...out of his sight." Sign the contract" he said again." Why? Why should I do that? Yes, I agree, we were both forced into this...we both never wanted this but the deal has been done already and there's no going back. Why then do you want me to do whatever now, when it's all over?" I asked raucously, taking myself and him by surprise.He smirked, taking the handkerchief on the table to wipe his mouth.My breath heaved up and down my chest as I awaited the worst.Why?? Is it wrong to say the truth?. I need to be clear on things .I need
Chapter 29Ruby's Pov;I walked to class that morning feeling tired and moody." You okay?" Diane asked, noticing my mood.I forced out a smile before nodding.We hadn't settled down for long when the bell rang and a teacher came in.**" Is that all he said afterwards?" I asked, pressing her to tell me all that Mr Carmen said when I left yesterday." We would be having a parents and a teachers meeting soon" she informed, sipping out from her juice." For what?" I asked arching my brows.It sounded childish to me.She shrugged her shoulders making me roll my eyesI guess he didn't say anything meaningful after all." Hey, have you heard?" she lowered her voice and asked, her neck stretching over from the other side of the table to mine." Hear what?" I asked in return my voice was equally low too." Louis is gonna release a single soon" she said and squealed happily.I rolled my eyes again. Gosh!! I can't believe I used to be part of the girls acting this way.Now, it just seems noth
Chapter 30Family get-togetherRuby's Pov;I ran all the way from the balcony to the garage, gently engulfing Michael in a warm, tight embrace.He giggled, wrapping his smallish, soft tender arms around my neck.We stayed this way for a while, with me trailing kisses all over him." So no hugs for me" I heard Dad said behind us.Just then, Mr Martins walked out with his wife, Tracy." Nice to see you again Mr Staffers" Tracy greeted as they all exchanged pleasantries before going inside.I held Michael's palm as we walked in.The table was set already and the maids were doing finishing touches to whatever that was on the table.Ella was seated on the couch but got up immediately she saw us.She greeted Dad and soon, we were on the dinning." Nathan will be here soon. Please pardon his rudeness" Mr Martins apologized on behalf of his son to Dad." Uh, no; it's okay" Dad beamed and the silence resumed.We were halfway into the meal when Nathan arrived.He only greeted Dad before he took
Chapter 31PenthouseNathan held his gaze up as the kitchen became as quiet as a graveyard.The maids bowed their heads in respect and stood still in obeisance." What do you think you're doing?" he yelled again and his voice echoed through the walls of the house.Goodness!! That look in his eyes. Phew!!" Honey..." Tracy was going to say but he made her keep shut." I want to hear from you," Mr Martins turned to his son and said." I don't think I have anything I want to say to you" Nathan said spitefully." You think so?" Mr Martins asked." You dare to disrespect your mom and you think you don't have..."" Seems you're forgetting something; she's not my mother" Nathan grunted.Mr Martin's eyes sparked with emotions which he quickly hid." How dare you?" he asked.A scene was about to unfold and it wasn't gonna look pleasant." I should be asking you that. How dare you question me instead of reprimanding your wife and daughter " Nathan fired back, and a hot slap landed on his cheek
Chapter 32Ruby's Pov;His cold gaze pierced deep into my skin and made me shiver.Goodness!! Could he lower his gaze down a little bit? I could literally feel my skin burning hot.I halted at the door and he walked closer to him, a bottle of wine in his right hand .I could tell he was planning on getting drunk.What the..?." Nathan" I called slowly as he approached me, whimpering.I managed to look straight at him in the eyes and I could see they were bloodshot and red.Has he been crying?.Oh, no!! What happened? What could have transpired back there? It must have hurt him alot." Nathan!!" I called again, this time louder.I looked around but there seemed to be no one around.Apart from the workers I saw outside, I don't think there were any indoor staffs or workers.How then does he cope in this huge house? Alone?." Nathan! " I called for the last time before he landed on my body.He collapsed on me and I had to use the whole of my strength or drag him to the couch.I can't bel
Chapter 33Once upon a timeRuby's Pov;I stood up on my feet, shaking visibly." What do you mean?" I asked him, taking my gaze to the ground.I couldn't afford to look at him, or even his eyes." What do you mean what do I mean? What's the time? Won't you go to school?"he thundered.I finally got what he meant and let it sink in." Uhm...I'm not...I'm not going" I stuttered, summoning up the courage to look at him.His gaze was still fixed on my face as he ceased his brows." Why?" his voice came out gentle and nice." I...I just don't want to" I replied truthfully.I plan on staying with him. I want to be with him.I don't know what's wrong but that's how I feel.And from the look of things, I don't think he's going to the office today.He was about to say something when the cook - Stacy walked in.She was carrying her bag and I figured she was set to go.Thank goodness!!." I'm ready to leave, sir" she said, making Nathan turn his gaze to her." Good" he said, nodding.He beckoned