ELVIRA"My next question would be," I start. "I always go to the orphanage every Wednesday to see the children, which are kind of...my friends," I pause for a moment, trying to calm my nerves down. I already feel really emotional just thinking of the kids."Mhmm," I hear him say, bringing me back to reality."I... I'm sorry," I apologize again and want to continue, but he cuts me short."You know, little wife," he speaks with a scoff. "The first time I met you, I thought you were brave and sassy, but it turns out you are just like the other women I've met - timid and always apologizing," he says, his voice dripping with mock disbelief.I close my eyes, feeling an insult to my dignity. This man just hurt my pride! No motherfucker has ever spoken to me like this in my entire life, and I am not going to just keep quiet and let him insult me any further!"You know...!!!" I speak up with a raised voice but suddenly keep quiet. I don't want to do anything to annoy him, for Andrew's sake. I
ELVIRA“ Hmm" he hums. “ That was quick!" “ It's a good deal, so why would I not take it?" I say. “ Hmm..my little wife is being sassy, I like it!" He snarls, planting kisses on my neck. “ So If I am able to seduce you before a year time, the contract marriage would end before five years time?” I ask again, trying to confirm very well. " Yes” he replies firmly. Suddenly, it hits me like a ton of bricks. This man is just so sly and mischievous! He knows I am not able to seduce even an ant and he makes this deal with me just to mock me!" “ Hold on" I suddenly say, my smile fading away. I stand up with force this time around as I easily slip from his grip, taking him by surprise.I turn to face him, my eyes locked on his as I try to discern any hint of a joke or trick. But, his face is as serious as ever and I cannot read anything from his calm expression."Are you serious?" I ask, still struggling to process the offer.“ A-are you being serious right now?" I ask, still trying to u
ELVIRAHe is a ruthless and cold man whose first rule is never to ask for his love or any romantic gesture, so I don't know if asking for a contract marriage is crossing the line. I don't know if he would be angry or neutral but I just pray he doesn't take it too seriously. Demetrius sits still, his expression is unreadable and calm, just as always. I try to strain my head to study his face to look for any sign of reaction from him but it is not possible. After what feels like eternity, he finally speaks up. “ Is that really what you want?" He asks, his voice calm and leveled. “ Do you really want to marry me?" I take a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. “ Yes" I reply, looking him directly in his eyes. I don't want him to notice my fear and nervousness. “ Yes," I say again. " Note, this is not a way to ask for your love, no. Th-th-this is what I truly want this, please” I sniffle, trying to hold back the tears that are threatening to fall down my eyes. The silence between u
ELVIRAI want to scream out with excitement and at the same time scoff in disbelief. My emotions are in a jumbled mess! "Are you guys being serious now?" I ask, a huge smile forming on my face. "We are being very serious, ma'am," the lady replies. Oh my God! This is just like a dream to me! This is the best gift I could ever get from Demetrius! When he said he doesn't have an answer to my request I am feeling down and very sad. But this action of his is enough to brighten up my whole mood! Who knew Demetrius had a heart?!I am so happy that I keep grinning like a Cheshire cat. "Please come in!" I squeal with excitement as I open my door wide for the ladies to come in. "Let's get this marriage started already!" One of the ladies speaks up with a bright smile. She seems jovial. "The wedding starts in three hours, so we have to get you before three hours is over." "Let's get started then!" I say excitedly. The ladies start getting me all dolled up and ready for my big day today!
ELVIRAI raise a confused eyebrow, why the hell is he speaking to me so nicely and even complimenting my beauty? This is just so strange and surreal to believe. But, deep down in my heart, I truly wish all these are real and he means every word that comes out of his mouth. But, I still don't crave for his love with the fear of my fragile heart being broken once again.Suddenly, he snakes his arm around me and leans in close, his hot breath caressing my skin. “My mother is watching us, act nice and act like we are all lovey-dovey with each other," he whispers.My eyes scan around the hall and just as he said, my gaze meets with that of his mother's who has a sweet, contented smile plastered on her face. She looks genuinely happy and kind and I cannot believe that a calm and jovial woman birthed someone as cold as him.But coming to think of it, this is actually the reason he is acting all lovey-dovey with me. My heart sinks at the thought of this and the smile on my face fades.“So tel
ELVIRA"I can say, I'm quite impressed, darling," His mother says again.I am so lost in staring at Demetrius that I don't reply to Ma'am Quintin. Suddenly, Demetrius's gaze falls on mine, staring at me intensely. I feel my cheeks flush and immediately break eye contact with him, turning my attention back to his mother.Ma'am Quintin laughs, shaking her head with amusement. "Young adults nowadays," she thinks out loud, making me turn red with embarrassment."I never knew you would take this marriage so far," she speaks up again, her voice gentle and very emotional. "You know, sweetie, when I brought up the idea of a marriage with you, I didn't expect him to take it so seriously. This feels like a dream to me.""You literally forced me into this marriage," I hear Demetrius mumble inaudibly under his breath. I want to burst out laughing but immediately hold myself, I don't want his mother to think I am being disrespectful and uninterested in what she is saying."Thank you so much, dear,
ELVIRA“ Th..thank you, I guess," I reply, raising a confused brow. “ Anyways!" Hendrix suddenly says, his usual bright smile appearing on his face. “ Let us celebrate because it is a lot! My cold-hearted brother is finally married!" I laugh at his outspoken and cheerful personality. Honestly, I am grateful for meeting such wonderful people like Demetrius's mother and brother. “ Hey waiter, come over here!" Hendrix yells, signaling for the waiter who was afar to come over. After a few seconds, the waiter comes over and Hendrix takes a glass of wine out of his tray and hands it to me. “ Thank you," I appreciate as I collect the glass of wine from him. “ Here you go, Damien," he says as he hands Demetrius one glass of wine.Nonchalantly, Demetrius takes it from him with an eye roll. Hendrix then walks to the center of the hall and hits his glass of wine lightly to get everyone's attention. After he has successfully gotten everyone's attention, he speaks up. “ Today is very speci
After the dance, Demetrius takes my hands and leads me out of the banquet hall. We walk down a corridor that looks so beautiful and fairytale-like, it's hard to believe it's real! There are beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, emitting soft, enchanting light, and the walls are adorned with intricate tapestries that match the chandeliers. The chandeliers create a magical atmosphere, reflecting beautiful patterns on the marbled floor as we take each step. It feels like I'm walking on clouds, smooth and mesmerizing. "Where are you taking me?" I manage to ask as Demetrius pulls me down the corridor. "Anywhere, my little wife," he says, his voice deep and husky. Demetrius stops in front of a set of large, ornate double doors. He pushes the doors open, and my eyes widen in surprise. Before me is something I thought only existed in fantasy or romantic movies! An artist is in the room, working on a very large piece of painting that seems tailor-made for Demetrius and me. We
ELVIRAThe notification that popped up on my phone made me feel broken and helpless.“Oh my God," I cry as I bury my face in my palm and literally cry my eyes out. I was not expecting this kind of news when I was in a happy mood with Demetrius.“What happened, Elvira?" Demetrius asks, but gets no response from me. I am too broken to reply to anyone.“I said, what happened?!" He asks again, this time his tone heightened above normal.He then stands up from where he was seated and crouches down to my height.“What is wrong?" He asks, his tone surprisingly soft.I look up to meet his gentle gaze with my teary eyes; I try to say something, but only more wails and sniffles come out of my mouth.I look down at my phone and then at Demetrius, and almost immediately, he grabs my phone and looks at the content that had upset me earlier.“What?" He mutters as he furrows his brows in confusion. "A birthday invitation?" He asks.I look up at him with tear-filled eyes and shake my head. It is not
ELVIRA"Oh my God," I mutter as I sit down. My mind is racing with endless thoughts that are not the answer to my question.I take a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. "Calm down, Elvira, calm down," I close my eyes and mutter to myself and after some seconds, I begin to calm down.But suddenly, just as I calm down, I suddenly hear footsteps in the office and immediately, my eyes fly open with shock and fear.Standing in front of me is the almighty Demetrius, he looks at me with a slight frown on his face.I swallow hard and wriggle my butt on the chair with nervousness, is he mad to see me?!"What are you doing here?" His cold, deep voice suddenly rings out as he walks towards his seat."I..I..he.." I stutter, not knowing how to answer his question. At this point, I have lost my voice and I don't know what to say. I am not thinking straight right now, I am too scared to speak."Calm down now, Elvira," he says as he starts without sparing me a glance as he starts operating
ELVIRA"Bake him a pie and he is all mine?!" I replay in my head. "Hendrix, are you serious right now?" I ask."Trust me, sister-in-law," he says with a serious tone. "I'm not trying to pull your leg right now; I want to help you, so I'm being very serious.""Jesus!" I exclaim, much to my surprise, knowing his knees is like a huge relief to me. At least I know now Demetrius is a human being."Now, let's get baking, shall we?" Hendrix squeals, and I nod, excited to get this done.We then get baking seriously, our hands moving faster than our brains."We need to hurry, put in your best, sister-in-law," Hendrix says. "Bake it with love, okay?"I sneer; Hendrix is a clown. "I know," I laugh."Bake it with your heart! Your blood, your sweat! Your tears!" He says again with a dramatic tone."Yeah, I know…" I laugh. "I'm also going to add my period blood to the pie too, right?""That sounds like a brilliant idea, sister-in-law," he exclaims. "Now you are a genius!""I know," I smile.After a
ELVIRA"Tell me, Hendrix, what did she do to him?!” I ask.“She… she..." Hendrix tries to say, but he pauses and shakes his head as he averts his gaze.“She did what?!" I ask as I shake him on the arm, my inquisitive side starting to kick in.“It's… it's a long story, sister-in-law,” Hendrix sighs. "But trust me when I say this, very soon you will find out about everything, and you won't be kept in the dark again.”I purse my lips into a sad pout, although I am not satisfied with Hendrix's answer, it gives me a little hope of finding out the truth someday, even if it is not now."Alright,” I nod. "But, what are we going to do about my giant crush on Demetrius?!” I ask, my frustration piquing.Hendrix winks at me with a teasing smile. "Tell me, sister-in-law, is it a giant crush, or do you really love him?” He asks. “Which is it?"“I...I... it..." I stutter, feeling shy and embarrassed. I can feel butterflies flutter in my stomach as I think about Demetrius, which makes me kind of exci
ELVIRA“It's… it's about Demetrius,” I finally reply, and this time as I exhale deeply, I want to calm down my racing heart before saying anything.“About Demetrius?” Hendrix repeats as he furrows his brows with confusion. He suddenly becomes interested in what I am saying and shifts close to me, raising a concerned brow.“What about him, sister-in-law?" He asks with interest and worry. “What did that bastard do this time around?" he asks, gritting his teeth in anger as his fists form into a ball, as though he is out to knock all of Demetrius's teeth out.His actions are funny, and I let out a chuckle, shaking my head with amusement. Although I know he is trying to help, he is being funny.“Hey… hey…” I laugh, shaking my head with amusement. "Hold on, big tiger, Demetrius didn't hurt me," I explain.“He didn't?" He asks as his face flushes with embarrassment. “Oh..." he mutters as he bursts out laughing. “I thought he did something bad to you. I was literally ready to burst open his t
ELVIRA“Tsk…” I click my tongue as the urge to smack him on the head grows within me, but I hold back."Don't let me smack your damn sense out, Hendrix!” I warn."Hey... hey..." he laughs, shaking his head with amusement.“Sister-in-law, don't you think I deserve to know, even if it's just a little bit?" He asks."I've been a good boy lately, sorry you think?” He asks with a wink.I shake my head disapprovingly. "No, you haven't,” I reply. "You are an annoying leech who won't let me be! Ugh!”"I love you too, sister-in-law,” he pouts, and I smack him on his head.“Stop being goofy,” I roll my eyes."Tell me, please," he purses his lips into a pout. “Did you and Demetrius… you know… yesterday night?” he winks.I understand what he meant; Demetrius was so crazy!“Of course not!” I roll my eyes. "Nothing happened between Demetrius and me yesterday. Trust me,” I huff, folding my arms across my chest.“Oh…” he says with a sad pout. "That's so sad.”"Yeah, so leave me alone!" I warn.“Nah…
ELVIRA“I am glad you are okay," Hendrix says as he gives out a light smile. I furrow my brows with confusion. Why is he sounding so cocky?“Okay…” I reply. "Me too.” "I am very happy you are getting along with Damien; I can see some changes in him, ones I haven't seen for a long time now," he says again, and I smile. “How do you mean?” I ask. "Well… I can see some changes in him. He is starting to loosen up to you, and he is no longer that grumpy and bitter all the time," he explains as both of us walk towards the chair and sit down. "Wow…" I mutter. “That... that is a lot." “No, no," he shakes his head. “I'm being very honest here, sister-in-law," Hendrix says. “I'm being very serious. You are doing a good job, and whatever you are doing, I advise you to keep it up." My cheeks flush at his words as a blush creeps up on my face; Hendrix sure knows how to say nice things. "Thank you,” I reply with a genuine smile. “But honestly, I'm not really doing much." “You are, sister-in
ELVIRAI remain in that position for what feels like an eternity, thinking about literally everything after I have composed my emotions. I drag myself up, although I am reluctant to start my day's activity.I sigh deeply as I walk towards the bathroom to have my bath and probably wash away my sorrows. After about thirty minutes, I finish taking my bath and preparing myself for the day.I then drag myself down to the dining hall to have my breakfast because my stomach is already grumbling with hunger.I walk down the hallway straight to the dining room, and once my feet step inside, I am met with two men's faces; one has his usual poker face on, and one has a jovial smile plastered on his face.“Sister-in-law!" Hendrix calls with a jovial smile as he signals for me to come over.“Good morning," I greet as I flash a brief smile before taking my seat near Demetrius. I tilt my head to meet Demetrius's gaze. “Good morning," I greet, and he nods slightly before shifting his gaze back to his
ELVIRAI flutter my eyes open, hoping to see the bright rays of the sun, but instead, I am greeted with darkness.I yawn and try to get up, but suddenly, I feel something heavy on me. Instantly, I become alarmed and want to scream out with fear – where am I and what the hell is on top of me?Slowly, I peek down to meet a sleepy Demetrius; his hand is snaked around my waist, making it impossible for me to break free from his grip.I widen my eyes with surprise as I feel my heart flutter. This is the first time I have ever seen Demetrius sleep! And he looks so cute! I just feel like snuggling him and planting kisses on his face!A subconscious smile spreads across my face, my gaze not leaving his sleeping face. His eyelashes are so cute as they are closed, and his slightly opened mouth as he sleeps just seems to enhance his cuteness! He looks so cute while asleep, and it is impossible to believe that this is the same ruthless man when awake. This man is just so perfect in whatever he is