Chapter 17TALK IT OUT.Ruby's Pov;I smiled broadly, scooping the last spoon of rice into my mouth. The meal was delicious and I enjoyed every bit of it.I was now fully energized and would surely have all the energy to give Nathan a piece of my mind.Thoughts of school flooded my mind. We were to resume the next day, and I was so far away.Goodness!!.I got up from the chair, my stomach so much that I feared I would be able to take anything again for that day.I walked to the sitting room, taking a position on the couch I was seated on before.I picked up the remote control, and started searching through the channels for a good programme to watch and relieve myself.I have to say, this has got to be the weirdest honeymoon in history. Can't believe I'm sitting here all by myself and the funny thing is I don't even know the whereabouts of my so-called husband.When he left or when he's coming back is completely unknown to me." Would you like anything else ma'am?" the maid from earlie
Chapter 18THROW A FISTRuby's Pov;My eyes dilated in shock and my jaw dropped in astonishment.What was before me left me utterly speechless, clueless and confused.I sprang up to my feet immediately, putting the paper to his face." Sign it" he commanded, taking out a pen from his pocket.He really came prepared for this."And why should I? What's this by the way?" I asked angrily, my heart thumping hard against my chest." I thought you're still in school. Can't you read or what?" he growled." I..."" I'll go straight to the point" he cut me off, snapping the paper out of my palm." I know we both don't want this marriage - we were just forced into it, so I see no reason why we should suffer ourselves over it" he said, already seated.I was still standing and all I could do was stare at him.I dare not glare, I know better than that. The mere sight of this man scared me so much. I don't have an older brother, so I don't know how I was feeling.Was it fear or respect, or anger? I
Chapter 19BACK TO SCHOOLRuby's Pov;The car drove speedily to the school and as it got closer, the smile on my face only increased.I wanted to tell the driver to take his time and slow down. Yeah, I was late but there was no need to rush. It's not like anyone's going to punish me.Woah!! I giggled as we got close to the school gate.How I've missed being here?.To be honest, I don't really know the reason I was smiling so much.I guess it's because of what transpired earlier on.FEW HOURS BACK.I stood gloomily in the mirror, checking out my dress.I had woken up with a slight migraine and felt sluggish.The feeling of excitement I thought I should be having about going to school wasn't there.I didn't know it would be as bad as this - the marriage I mean. Guess I have to prepare for the worst things to come." All done" I turned to Lara who had been there for a while now. She had come to inform me that the driver had already gotten the car ready and was waiting for me.I took a d
Chapter 20LIKE A FAIRYTALERuby's Pov;The mini crowd gathered outside immediately had their eyes fixated on the car.Some were in groups, while some were walking to and fro and others were going about their normal business.I smiled broadly as I stepped out of the car. I didn't wait for the driver to come get the door for me.As soon as I did, the students started murmuring and whispering to themselves indistinctively.I walked majestically amidst them and could hear what some of them were saying.* Woah! Can't believe she's Nathan's wife?** Tell me about it. She's now a De Martins** Did you see that car? That must have cost a fortune** She's so lucky. I wish I were in her shoes*.These and many more I heard and they all made me smile. I was feeling so proud for the first time, until I heard one girl say something." Isn't she supposed to be in her honeymoon?*.She asked and that made me halt.They all seem to agree with her and started discussing about it, giving me questionable
Chapter 21TOO GOOD TO BE TRUERuby's Pov;" Oh, jeez Ruby!! Why didn't you tell me about this earlier!!" Diane squealed in happiness, making me wonder the cause of her happiness.I arched my brows and stared at her in confusion. She saw this and let down her happy mood." You didn't know?" she asked amusingly." Know what? No, I didn't" I shook my head, looking lost as ever.What could be making her this excited?.She shrugged and the next thing I know, she took my palm in hers and started dragging me out of the classroom, not forgetting to take my bag with me.I wanted to object because it wasn't closing time yet, but she did the shush signal and that kept me shut immediately.I had absolutely no idea what was going on with her and just went with her, only to come out and meet the biggest shock of my life.Damn it!!.I couldn't believe it. Nathan's car was right in the middle of the school compound with him inside and all the students of my school practically gathered around it, gig
Chapter 22CRAMPSRuby's Pov;I couldn't believe I just said that to him.Like...what the f**k?!.I watched as he quickly replaced his shocked expression with a glare and then a normal face.My heart was pounding so much and beating so fast.I thought that would be the end of me. The situation wasn't looking too good and I don't know what he's gonna do to me here.I saw this dark glow in his eyes that sparkled and ran out just as quickly as they had come.He was trying hard to control his temper right that minute and the last thing I wanted was to get him more upset, so, I just did what I thought would be best, which is to keep my mouth shut.That's exactly what I did. I didn't want to get into further arguments with him." Uhmm...I think we should...uhm..go now" I stuttered terribly."I told you to sit your ass back down. That hasn't changed, you know" he groaned, bringing his phone out of his pocket.He shifted away from me while I struggled to put my butt back on the chair." Arrgg
Chapter 23A WARM BATHERubys Pov;I scurried behind him like a lost puppy, grinning from ear to ear.I couldn't get the look on Ella's face out of my head.It was so interesting."Are you okay? How you feeling?" he turned swiftly and asked, taking me by surprise.My breath seized for a moment and all I could do was stare at him." Yeah...I'm...I'm fine" my voice came out weirder than I had expected.Why do I always seem to stammer around him?.He nodded and moved to the wardrobe. He brought out a shirt from it and walked into the bathroom.I gritted and bit my lower lip in pain as soon as he was gone. The pain came nudging at me and I fell to the bed, grabbing and holding the bed sheet tight like it's the cause of my predicament.I tried hard not to cry.No...he can't see me cry. He definitely can't. Not after I've told him I'm okay.I seem to be better when he's around.I heard the bathroom door creaking open, and I had to quickly adjust and put on a smiling face.He dropped his to
Chapter 24Hidden EmotionsRuby's Pov;I woke up in the middle of the night to a heavy ache on my head.It was aching me so bad that I felt like collapsing.I didn't know what time it was and for how long I've slept.I felt weak and struggled to get myself off the bed.I walked to the bathroom after a successful attempt to release my bowels.I wondered what happened while I was asleep.Did Nathan go back to the office or did he stay back?.Jeez!! I don't even know what time it is. The pains form earlier had subsided but I was still feeling weak and nauseous.I opened the door to the hallway and took a peep.What was I expecting?. It was quiet as usual.I brought my head out and then my whole body, before leaving the room finally.I walked slowly but gently towards the sitting room.The whole place was so quiet and it felt like I was alone in the house.I finally got to the sitting room ad there was no sign of anybody.I turned slowly to the direction of the wall clock and my eyes flew
Chapter 53First nightRuby's Pov;The dim immaculate light gave a tender touch to the atmosphere as his soft and large arms grazed my skin...softly.I stared deeply into his eyes, my heart thumping hard against my chest.My chest became heavy and I let him take over my body. His scent filled my nose and his hands were all over him.He soon stopped kissing me and took his left hand in between my thighs, stroking it slowly.I let out a soft moan as he used his index finger to trail up and down my thigh.It was heavenly and I bit my tongue in pleasure.I shut my eyes tight, my hands still wrapped around his neck.He gently let go of my hand and took his head down. He brought it to my thighs and placed it there.I shivered at the hot air that escaped from his mouth to my thigh.I grabbed the bed sheet immediately and he started using his tongue to graze my skin.It was torture. He was torturing me, so much, but I loved every bit of it.Why? Why do I love it?.I felt this hot air in my t
Chapter 52First kissRuby's Pov;I woke up with a heavy migraine, which hit me hard as soon as I opened my eyes.I struggled to open my eyes and sit up straight and suddenly, my eyes ran into his.Those blue dazzling eyes were setting my skin ablaze.His face was cold as ice and his gaze didn't leave my body. It traced and followed every movement I made.He suddenly stretched out his hand to mine and pulled me up gently.He came closer and placed a pillow at my back in support." Hey!" he sat back and said.I fiddled with my fingers, staring down at them.He used his fingers to lift up my chin and stared into my eyes." How are you feeling?" he asked calmly.I couldn't tell what time of the day it was.To be honest, I was still feeling weak and dizzy...maybe I didn't sleep enough.The door creaked open and a maid walked in.I looked around to see I was in my room at the mansion.A disappointed look appeared on my face as I was expecting him to take me to the penthouse.She dropped a
Chapter 51RescuedRuby's Pov;I stood there in fear watching as he approached me eagerly.He immediately pulled me into his arms in a warm embrace as soon as he got close.The police officers were taking the criminals away and he was with me...stroking my hair slowly as I inhaled his sweet scent.I was a bit taken aback by his actions, but with time, I shut my eyes and hugged him back.We stayed this way for a while before he pulled away and cupped my face in his palm.His face was cold and damn serious which got me confused as to how worried he could have been." Let's go home!" he said softly and led me to the car, holding my wrist.He opened the car door and I got in.FEW HOURS AGO" What do you mean you still haven't found her? What did I pay you that huge amount of money for?" Nathan growled into the phone." Boss...boss!!" he heard someone call from the other end." Uhm...excuse me" the guy told him and the call was placed on hold." Good timing. We have found her" he resumed t
Chapter 50Author's Pov;" Take me to Ruby's School" Nathan told his driver who nodded and reversed immediately.He was just coming back from the airport and wanted to surprise her in school.It's bene two freaking weeks and he has missed her.He wasn't sure he would, but he did.**Ruby's face had panic and fear in them as they car overtook and showed up in front of them, blocking their path.Her heart beat accelerated as she shook in fear.She started praying fervently in her heart, but it was all just in vain.Within a twinkle of an eye, she was dragged away from her car to the other car by hefty men.She could neither scream nor struggled. They were so strong and huge.She wondered if that's how her life is gonna end.Her driver shivered in panic, looking lost and confused.The highway was empty and quiet and there were few passerbys and therefore, few witnesses." We are here" Nathan's driver announced.Nathan brought up his heart from his phone to see it was true." Go in and c
Chapter 49About timeRuby's Pov;I stared at the school notice board and what I saw made my heart skip, but in a good way though.Pictures of Nathan were all over it, and there was an announcement at the top of it.I quickly read through it and heaved a sigh of relief when I was done.Thank goodness!! I thought something bad had happened."Your husband is the best in the world. Imagine funding his wife's school trip. Awnn!! How sweet!!" Diane whirled and danced around romantically, making me shake my head for her.She was acting like a drama queen right now and it was making me sick." Can you snap out of it and let's go to class?" I told her and started walking away." Hey, wait up!" she yelled after me, running.She finally caught up and we walked in together.I paused at the door in shock, staring face to face into those deep blue eyes...just like his brother's.I was taken aback for a while and quickly had to snap out of it and walk behind Diane quickly before she would notice.I
Chapter 48Way more than thatRuby's Pov;" Louis" I called calmly, my heart pounding hard against my chest.I took a few steps backwards, but he held me by the wrist and pulled me back to him.I gasped and watched as he smirked." What...what are you doing?" I asked in astonishment.Is he trying to kid me right now? What the hell is happening?." Will you get off of me? What the fuck do you think you're trying to do right now?" I yelled to his face, summoning up enough strength and courage to pull away from him, but his hold on me was way too strong." Get the fuck away from me!!" I yelled to his face but he was unyielding." A minute...just a minute. Let's stay like this for a minute" he cooed, touching my face.I felt disgusted by it and slapped his hands off." Get away from me!!" I yelled and finally got out of his hold, after much wrestling.I was breathing heavily." What was that? Are you insane?" I rasped in anger and disbelief.I can't believe this!!." I'm sorry Ruby..I did
Chapter 47The studioRuby's Pov;I woke up to a sudden feeling of tiredness.It was a Saturday and there was nothing to do.The bright light from the sunlight shining through my window had woke me up.I got up immediately and went out.It was already very bright and I started wondering why I wasn't called for breakfast.I walked to the garden and sat down, feeling tired for no reason." Hey!" a voice cooed behind me.I turned to see Louis.He smiled and started walking closer." Hey!" I said back, taking my gaze to the floor." You woke up late, huh?" he said, taking a seat close to me." How are you? Hope you've adjusted well?" I asked, trying to be friendly." Yeah!" he said." I can't believe you're Nathan's brother" I enthused, looking at him." Tell me about it. I am now starting to think you're meant to be close to me" he said, smiling and looking at me also." What?" " Nothing. Just kidding" he said and laughed loudly.I smiled and we both stared into space." Did you guys ha
Chapter 46Total disaster.Author's Pov;Emotions brushed through the skins and graven silence perched on the walls of the dinning, engulfing the graceful and delightful dinner put in place.Candle lights were the centre of attraction as they lighted and ignited a different aura and flame.A poet wouldn't describe this scene as just a dinner. A dinner with people harbouring various thoughts in mind…different questions.At a time like this is when silence is most golden, but it just so happens that at a time like this is when words would be most appreciated.Alot needed to be explained and alot needed to be sorted out also.Ella could feel her anger increasing as the seconds went by. She felt like a laughingstock in a family she holds so dear and in high esteem.She feared for her next outburst and did all she could to stay quiet.Only the sound from their cutleries could be heard." What's taking Nathan so long? Do you think he's still at the office?" Tracy, who was sitting just besid
Chapter 45Welcome back, son.Author's Pov;Seeing Louis in the company was still a big blow to Ruby.She knew he had told her he came to see someone but she was still feeling uneasy. She still felt like something was wrong somewhere. She glanced over at Nathan's side. He was still busy...taking calls here and there.It was night already and they were just going home. She was so tired and didn't know when she fell asleep.Nathan parked for a while to adjust her sleeping position. They still had quite a distance to cover and sleeping like that would hurt her neck.He pushed her hair to the back of her ear and gazed into her eyes, a smile formed at the corners of his lips.He doesn't know what's funny or why he was acting like that but he quickly got back to his senses and hit the road immediately.He stole glances at her at intervals.They soon got home and he carried her all the way to her room, careful not to wake her up." You're back son!" Tracy greeted with a warm smile on her fa