Pretense

ISABELLA'S POV…

“ Are you okay?” I cupped his face seeing that he was in alot of pain..

He was sweating profusely and a frown settled in between his brows.

“ I'm fine..” he tried to take my hands off but this time I wasn't gonna listen to him..

“ Get the doctor, Stefan..” I said and Stefan immediately got the doctor..

Kristen was given a few shots and after which everyone but me had to leave the ward..

I stayed up all night monitoring his vitals but fell asleep once it was morning..

I woke up when I began hearing voices.. snapped my eyes open and found the doctors by his bed once again and thankfully he was better than yesterday..

“ Lord Kristen will be discharged today..” the doctor informed me and I glanced at the silent man for a brief moment wondering what he'd said to the doctor but nodded nonetheless.

The doctors left immediately and I'd to help him change his clothes and also pack up..

I went straight to the bathroom and did my thing before coming to his bed side and helped him into his clothes which were always dark colors..

*****

The Maybach pulled up at the front of the main mansion which was the mansion Kristen and I shared..

Stefan who was at the driver's side got outta the car first and opened the door for Me after which I got Kristen's crotches and helped him outta the car..

Kristen stared at the mansion and stared back at his mom..

“ You moved into the main mansion after getting married to Isabella..” Ma'am Olivia explained and he glanced at me.

Stefan was holding onto him while he stared at his mansion without saying a word..

“ You look like you've lost a lot of weight, my dear.. if it's too much taking care of Him you can move into my mansion, okay?” His mom cupped my face with a worried expression and pulled me into a hug and for some reason I felt comforted hugging her…

“ It's fine mom, He's my responsibility..” I forced a smile and glanced over at him ..

“ Are you sure, Dear? Stefan can take care of him..” his mom insisted but I simply shook my head..

“ Don't worry about me, mom..” I assured her but she still wasn't convinced but of course she couldn't do anything about it and could only watch me take Kristen inside the mansion..

The servants stood on a formation waiting for their boss.

They all bowed respectfully when they caught sight of him but of course he ignored them and I could only take him to the living room..

After making sure he was comfortable on the couch, I began checking his meds to be able to get the prescriptions right..

“ I'm hungry..” I suddenly heard him speak from behind so I let go of the meds and turned to him immediately..

“ Is there something you would like to eat?” He has been rather calm lately and I'm glad he isn't throwing his temper around..

“ I'll eat anything you make.” He said and I smiled..

“ Okay great, I'll ask the chef to prepare something tasty..” I said and was about to leave when he dropped the next bomb..

“ Nope.. I want to eat something made by you…” He sternly said and the smile on my face disappeared immediately..

“ But-”

“ Don't tell me you can't cook..” his lips curled upwards and for some reason it felt like he was out to get me..

“ It's fine I'll cook..” I said and forced a smile but of course I didn't know how to cook..

Dad never let me anywhere near the kitchen and even after getting married to Kristen he did make sure to spoil me as well and also made sure I never had to do anything my whole life..

I took a deep breath and walked towards the kitchen..

“ It shouldn't be that hard..” I assured myself as I walked towards the kitchen..

Maybe after watching a few cooking videos on YouTube, I should be able to whip up something for him…

“ You're not allowed to be in the kitchen, Ma'am… Lord Kristen-”

“ It's fine Suzann…” The chef was obviously surprised to see me in the kitchen and the other servants were also afraid their boss was gonna get mad at them if he learned that his wife had gone to the kitchen..

“ You can leave now, I'll prepare his lunch..” I said it so confidently like I could actually do something..

They glanced over at each other wondering if they'd heard right..

“ Don't worry about My husband, I'll handle him..” I assured them only then did they leave and I was finally left alone in the kitchen..

I picked up an apron first and took out my phone so I could look up a recipe for salmon and rice on the internet..

After searching I finally found something but unfortunately things didn't go as I expected..

Even though it looked pretty easy over the phone, Cooking was harder than running a business.

I ended up ruining the Salmon and the rice was nothing to write home about and the kitchen was completely ruined..

“ What's going on here!” I turned around in shock when I heard Kristen's voice but he suddenly hurried towards the stove and turned off the oven immediately while I bit down on my bottom lip in shame…

“ Are you stupid? Do you wanna burn down the whole place!?” He half yelled at me while covering his nose because the fish which was in the pan went up in flames and that triggered the sprinkler system and the whole kitchen was flooded..

“ I'm so sorry, I wanted to make something for you..”i tried to explain ..

“ You couldn't even prepare rice and you wanna take care of me? Tsk!” Kristen was so angry I could see it in his eyes..

“ You never let me enter the kitchen … you made sure I got everything I always wanted..” I mumbled as waves of shame washed through my body..

He scoffed angrily and when I saw that his wounds were gonna get wet, I tried to go closer but he simply stopped me from coming any closer..

“ After seeing this, I doubt I wanna ever remember such idiotic memories..” he coldly Said and walked away with his crotches..

I felt my eyes sting as his words hit me really hard…

“ Don't worry, Ma'am.. will get this cleaned up and prepare something for you guys.. it's been a rough day, you should go take a shower..” Suzanne, the middle aged chef tried to console me..

I went upstairs with my head hung low as his words kept playing in my head..

I peeled off my clothes as soon as I got inside the bathroom and stood under the shower..

I let the tears fall freely as the cold shower rolled down my naked body..

I didn't realize how useless I was until that moment..

After spending an hour in the bathroom, I finally stepped out in a robe but was surprised to find him in the room..

“ You look like you've seen a ghost..” he said without raising his head from his tablet..

“ You shouldn't be walking around without assistance..” his feet was hurt during the accident and even though he'd crotches it wasn't safe to let him walk around the place on his own..

“ And I don't remember you being my mom..” he snapped back and I decided not to respond, else we might end up fighting again..

I went over to the closet and changed into fresh new clothes before going down to get his meal..

After helping him with his meal it was finally Time to help him take a bath and for some reason I was a nervous wreck because it was the first time since he'd gotten into an accident that he would be taking a bath.

After clearing out the dishes, I went straight to the bathroom and fixed a bath for him before helping to the bathroom.

I set the crotches aside before taking off his shirt..

I swallowed a non-existent saliva as I crunched down in front of him and slowly undid his belt before taking off his trousers revealing his boxers..

I took a deep breath and glanced over at him but of course a smirk was plastered on his face as he watched me struggle to keep my cool..

He seemed to enjoy seeing me struggle.

I gently pulled his boxers down while trying not to stare at his Manhood..

After helping him outta his boxers, I tried to move away from him but he suddenly held me down with his free hand and I was forced to be face to face with his little brother.

“ Go ahead, Mrs Scott… Don't be shy.” Of course I knew what he wanted but I couldn't help but get nervous even though I would have to do it.

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We were Finally outta the bathroom after a long torturous hour in there..

I was currently helping him wipe his hair while he Kept up with his company..

He was trying to catch up with what he couldn't remember and from the looks of it he seems to have gotten a hang of it effortlessly..

I knew he shouldn't be working himself out but of course I didn't dare say a word about it to avoid getting into fights with him again..

Once his hair was dry, he stood up and left the room immediately His secretary arrived and ever since they'd both been in his study..

Kristen had made it clear that he doesn't wanna be disturbed for the next few hours so I decided to take a break and go out to get a few things..

A driver was waiting outside the mansion as usual and without saying a word, I got into the backseat of the Maybach..

“ Where are we going, Ma'am?” the asked as he rolled the car outta the premises..

“ Imperial city..” I said while staring out the window..

“ Very well.”

The ride to the mall was undoubtedly long and throughout the ride, I kept my eyes glued to the Window..

I couldn't help but appreciate the Beautiful view for the first time ever. I realized how peaceful it was to stare at the trees and the waves.

I got out of the car, and wore glasses to avoid being spotted by the reporters before walking towards the entrance of the Mall..

The guards of course didn't recognize me because I wasn't wearing branded stuff or carrying branded bags, they simply opened the door while trying to be polite and I shook my head…

Going shopping was my own way of unwinding and also helped me get whatever it was off my chest..

I went straight to the clothing store on the ground floor, but as expected The sales attendants were nowhere Nice..

We live in a world where the rich have always worshiped while the poor are mostly trampled on no matter where they're..

I didn't take off my Glasses nor did I let whatever they'd done get to me and went on shopping..

I picked up a few nice dresses and also picked out some cute couple outfits I saw..

I couldn't help but giggle as I imagined myself and Kristen wearing that..

I decided to take out more couple outfits before taking them to the cashier and of course they were stunned to see all the stuff I'd picked out..

At first they were suspicious until I pulled out my black card and handed it to them.

In an instance they were all suddenly being so nice..

A black platinum card was a limited edition card and only the wealthiest families in the country had them..

After getting a few things from the clothing store on the ground floor, I decided to check the rest of the place and of course do more shopping..

I'd just gotten into the elevator when I heard a familiar voice..

“ Well if it isn't, Isabelle Cortez.”