CHAPTER 4

“You really should. Because the moment I found out you had a man or flirting a man, I will make sure that your life with me will be a living hell.” I swallowed hard at what he said and didn't move.

A strange fear crept into my system causing my body to stiffen. I didn't immediately move and process what he said.

His words and menacing voice still lingers my mind even if it’s now evening. His words were still stuck in my mind like a lecture I should memorize.

“So you should behave like a faithful wife does.”

So does he. Why would I be just the one to behave and be faithful if we’re both in this marriage? I really should know him more. I really should think always that I married a man like him. He’s not as kind as I thought because from the very start he never showed me softness. He’s always rough and shows no emotions at all. I should be careful because I don’t know what would happen next if I did something wrong.

Maybe he's just like Mommy and Daddy. He will be rough on me, too. He will also be cruel to me every time I did something wrong and unpleasant.

“Ma’am Hailey, dinner is ready. Sir Callum is calling you, he is already at the table." I sighed when I heard what the maid said from the door that wasn't completely closed.

“Alright, I'll be there." I got up from lying on the bed and fixed myself.

I was dressed in a simple knee-length maxi dress and a brand new pair of cream colored slippers. I don't know where it came from but the maid gave it to me earlier and said this is what I will wear here at home.

I left the room and went downstairs. The maid who looked like a teenagers even guided me on the way to the dining area. When we arrived there, I saw Callum sitting on the chair while his chin was on the back of his hands.

I cleared my throat before walking towards the dining table. I sat on my desired seat and did not look at Callum beside me. I felt his gaze at me but I refused to look at him even if it’s bothering me, big time.

“You’ll work tomorrow?” he broke the silence between us.

The maids started to took care of our foods. The maid was about to put rice on my plate but I shook it. They don't have to put rice on it because I'm not young anymore to not do it alone. The maid bowed her head a little before continuing pouring some water on my glass. I look at Callum and nodded curtly.

“I was absent for days now so I need to go back to work tomorrow. My boss is too nice for me to abuse that. He allowed me to be absent for a few days.” I said while putting food on the plate.

The entire dining area has no trace of any clutter that occurred earlier. Clean and cozy again. I looked in front of me and saw a wide garden there. The garden was illuminated by the cove lights from somewhere that gives the best view from here, to look from the glass wall here.

“Alright, your driver is Benjie. He will drive you to your office and fetch you after work. If you will go anywhere other than your work or your parent’s house, you should call or text me first. I want to know your whereabouts.” I just nodded to what he said.

I don’t if I felt suffocated or what because I think I’m used to my parent’s tightness. For me it’s kind of fine.

“Uhh... I don’t have your number,” I promised when I remembered that I don't have his number so I can't call or text him.

"I'll give it to you later," I nodded and continued eating.

After we finished eating, I went up to the room and Callum said goodbye that he was going to his office here in the mansion and said he would do something. I did mind it and just walk towards our room.

Our room...

This is ridiculously insane. How did I end up here... With a man I barely know. How did I end up marrying a man I don’t even love. How did I ended up living here... With a man this rough on me.

My thoughts were drowned when I enter the bathroom. My jaw almost dropped seeing the huge and spacious bathroom inside the master’s bedroom. White marbled tile, spacious entrance? Because the shower room is far from here and it has a smokey glass door to give some privacy. And there’s also a bathtub near the shower room and it also a division, a white curtain if you want to have a privacy while relaxing on the tub. There’s also a separate place for a bowl if you need to pee and to poo. On the entrance, you will trashcan, a pots of plants, a sink, a mirror in front of it, and some cabinets for, I think, some toiletries and such.

It’s too expensive to look at. He’s a man but he don’t like dark rooms and dark shades. Because he kept his rooms bright and shade it white or brown. Minimalist it is. I like it better than those designs I made for some bachelors that want their rooms or houses to look cool and dark. This. This is perfect.

“A good taste,” I whispered before stepping inside the bathroom.

I locked the door before removing the robe I am wearing. I entered his spacious shower room and open the shower. I want to take a bath in the bathtub and relax but I have to wait a few more minutes for the water to heat up. So I just went straight to the shower room and took a shower. I still haven’t seen his walk in closet yet but I am so sure that it was spacious too. You're going to be overwhelmed right here, what if it's already in the walk in closet?

The space in the master's bedroom is spacious and there are shelves, a study table, a sofa set and a large king sized bed, so the area of ​​this room is probably too large. Add the size of his bathroom. From the stairs, it is quite a long walk to get to the room. Maybe that's how wide its scope is.

I showered in a daze and wondered what life would be like here with Callum Travis Villanueva. Will it be alright? Or will my life be the same like what I have in my parent’s house? Will I be free? Or just like before, if I make a wrong move, he will get angry right away? With each passing day, will he do something about what he said just in case... I'm flirting with a man? And why would I do such a thing like that? I'm not that kind of woman so why would he think I can do that while we're both married?

In the end I just sighed and put all my thoughts aside before continuing to take a shower. After finishing, I took the robe again and left the bathroom while drying my hair with the towel I found inside the bathroom.

Just as I was leaving the bathroom, Callum entered the room. He’s slowly unbuttoning his white dress shirt and he’s leisurely walking towards the king sized bed. I was just standing near the bathroom’s door when he suddenly noticed my presence. He looked up at me with those domineering eyes as he raked his eyes over my body.

I’m just wearing the robe but I feel naked in front of him because of his gaze. I looked away and walk towards the walk in closet’s door and opened it. I didn't look back at Callum who had been staring at me. I just went inside and closed the door before taking a deep breath. The lights of the room automatically opened as I enter the room.

Now I realize that I wasn't breathing when he entered the room. I only realized that when I was here in the walk in closet and alone. I exhaled loudly.

I was amazed again when I saw the entirety of his walk in closet. There were plenty of shelves for her clothes. There are formal, casual, and just home ones. Separate. The same goes for his personal belongings, such as his shoes, neck ties, his watches, and such. I was amazed as I looked around. His is on the left side and mine is on the right. It's all fixed and it looks like I won't have any trouble fixing it.

I've decided to get something to wear even though I'm still a little amazed at the size and beauty of his walk in closet. After choosing a satin nightdress, I just put it on because it looks like Callum won't go inside the closet either. After that, I left the room and went outside. When I went back I didn't catch Callum inside the room and just heard the water running from the bathroom, maybe he's taking a shower now. I also took the hair dryer I brought and plugged it into the socket I found on the side of the sofa. Drying my hair while looking at the bed.

We're not going to touch each other while sleeping, are we? It's wide and I'm sure he won't sleep like a kid either.

At the same time I finished drying my hair, Callum came out of the bathroom. She was just wearing a white towel and a few drops of water were still falling from her hair. I quickly looked away and put my dryer away. He entered the walk in closet, so I hurried to the other side of the bed and laid down.

I don’t know what to do but I chose to close my eyes. I'm trying to sleep even though I can't sleep tonight peacefully even though I'm tired all day. I’m just too conscious!

I rolled over and tried to keep my eyes closed when I heard the door to the walk in closet open and close. Until I heard Callum's soft footsteps approaching the bed. I didn't realize I was still awake until now, especially when I felt him sitting on the edge of the bed. It looks like she is still drying her hair.

I caught my breath when I felt the warmth of his body on my back. And even more I did not expect the sudden wrapping of an elegant arm around my waist!

My breath hitched when I suddenly felt a soft lips touched my bare shoulder. Because I was wearing a sleeveless nightdress, I could feel the warmth of his lips on my skin.

“Sleep tight, my wife.” he whispered before hugging me tightly as if I would run away.

I just pretend that it didn’t affect me while trying to close my eyes and feeling his tight hug around my waist. I was closing my eyes tightly until I dozed off to sleep, unknowingly comfortable with Callum’s hug.

The next morning I woke up to my alarm on the bedside table. I quickly took it and killed it. I blinked enumerable as I examined the whole place I'm in. I was almost hysterical when I saw the unfamiliar room. Fortunately, everything sank in and I calmed down.

I forgot, I am married already. I am now married to Callum. A most sought after bachelor in town. One of those successful businessmen all over the world. How could I forget about it? I just shook my head and was about to stand up from lying down when I felt an arm wrap around my waist.

I hold my breath even more when I realized it was Callum He’s still hugging me like a pillow. His face were now buried on the hallow of my neck that’s why I feel his hot breath on my neck. The tingling sensation rushed through my body like wild fire as I composed myself to not to be affected by his touch.

Slowly, I pull his hand off me and slowly getting up myself out of the bed. When I successfully did it, I went to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I also went straight to the shower because I was going in today. And when I finished I left the bathroom.

I found Callum still asleep and now he was hugging the pillow. He’s peacefully sleeping like a gentle and sweet person. Like he’s not domineering and intimidating man when he’s awake. He’s sleeping on the bed peacefully. I smiled a little before continue walking towards the walk in closet.

I don't know what time Callum goes to school, but maybe the maids will wake him up if he has to go to work.

I looked for what I usually wear every time I go in. It’s a black pencil skirt, partnered with white sleeveless blouse, and a black blazer to cover up my shoulder and my back. I’m after all working in a decent company. I also took my black classic pumps with four inch heels. I wore it while drying my hair. When I finished I looked for make up in my bag.

When I saw that, I went out. I just saw Callum's eyes widen. He's breathtakingly handsome as he lays there. He's like a Greek God lying on that bed. I just ignored that and just dried my hair.

“What time is it now?” he asked in a husky bedroom voice.

“It’s still early, still 7am.” I answered while busy drying my hair.

“Your work starts at? What time?” he asked in a growl and slowly getting up from bed. I look at him from my peripheral vision.

“Uh... 9am. I usually go to work at 8:30am. Ayaw ko kasing ma-late.” he nodded and slightly rubbed his eyes.

I saw how he languidly get up and slowly walked towards the bathroom.

“I’ll drive you to your workplace, then.” I was shocked by what he said.

"Huh? I thought you were going to send me to the driver?” I asked surprised because of his sudden change of decision.

“I said if I can’t drive you to your work, the driver will do it. But when our schedule coincides, I will drive for you." I frowned. Suddenly worried that he might be late.

“But—”

“No buts, it’s all final. I will drive you to your work." he said in a final voice before walking into the bathroom.

My shoulders slumped and continued to work. I guess I have no say in his decisions, then.