Chapter 4: Shock! Not a Surprise.

Evelyn's POV 

"You do know how to be right? How to behave, how to talk... I mean they are very particular about it... wait.. uhm... Linard.... you too are a Greek..." he said.

Yes... he showed me videos and pictures of his parents. Their likes dislikes. Well I don't know why he hates them. Cause when I was young, and when they used to come to home, I felt like they were good people. And even now I feel that they're kinda cool.....

And we did this for almost two weeks. He kept me in disguise for those days. Wait. What Greek?

"Uhm.. yaa... why is that a problem?" I asked confused.

"No-no... actually it's great. Well my parents are traditional Greek. Soo... it's good that you are Greek too. It's not going to take much to convince them" he said pretty excited. What is he excited to marry me? Is he happy so much?

This man sitting beside me is so damn hot! Why oh why! Yes, I've had my fair share of guys, but none have got the hot shots like him. Just two weeks and he already makes me feel jell-o if we are in the same room. Good thing he hasn't tried anything. But if he does I sure as hell can't stop myself, I'll jump over him. But then again, he is such a gentleman. That's a one of the reasons that make me fall for him even more. Fall? In love? No ways... right? But why is he looking at me with such intense eyes right now.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked. He was looking at me. Searching my eyes. As though finding something. But I didn't realize that he was so close to me until his arms rounded my waist and his head dipped down to claim my lips. Ugh! It started with just a peck until he bit my lip and devoured my mouth. He held my head in place and trusted his tongue in until I bit his tongue. Shit! 

"Ooouu!" I bit his tongue! How would I know how to kiss? 

"I'm sorry..." I said.

"Aaaahh...-" he wanted to say something.

"I'm so sorry. I mean.... uhm.. I didn't mean to.." I said

But he pulled me onto his lap and latched his mouth onto mine again. "Don't bite this time" he whispered and put his tongue inside then biting my lower lip.

"Sir we're here" I heard the driver say. He let me go with a final suck to my lip.

"Mmmmm....." I moaned with reluctance. But he chuckled and looked at me with.... "What? What happened now?" I asked.

"Your lips... are swollen and.. your lipstick is smudged" he said pointing at my lips.

I took out my lipstick and compact box from my clutch and reapplied it looking at the mirror. Oh it's looking too bright now. I frowned looking at him.

"You're looking fine." He said and we both got out.

"Okay wait. Just see if anything is out of place. My dress. It's not too exposing right? And.... and my make up? It's not too much right? Oh and my hair!? My clutch suits my dress, right?" I asked. And he was smiling at me like a fool with raised eyebrows.

I looked at him helpless. "I just said you look fine right... fine? Oh sorry. You're looking gorgeous sweetheart" he said. I frowned at his reply.

"Don't call me sweetheart. We're not even that close" I said.

"Yeah... but we'll get there" he said with a wink. "Actually... we are at least close enough for a kiss" he said with his face getting closer to mine while I was moving my face back. And suddenly....

"Mom did you have to open the door right now!" He said whining.

"Whaaaat? I'm so sorry. I was eager. And I saw your car but you both never rang the bell so...." she said but what I felt doubtful was that the look she gave me..... the look she used to give the old Kate.... like she recognizes me. Does she? Because Aunt Nina is not good at keeping secrets! And then she suddenly pulled me in and introduced to..... a grey-haired Nicholas?

"Nathaniel, my husband. Nick's father's" she said holding onto his arm.

"Nice to meet you child" he said. But it wasn't nice. His voice was so gruff. He seemed rude but anyways... if I remember correctly? He was always like this. But kind anyway. But I still feel like something's out of place. And the way his eyes are scrutinizing me gives me the scare. I just really had a bad feeling this morning, like what you say negative vibe. Whatever is going to happen, it sure is not going to be good.

"Oh my god!" I heard Aunt Nina exclaim bringing me out of my thoughts. "You both are early. I'm still preparing the desert!" She said almost whining.

"Ninaa.... I'll help you... Nick... why don't you show her the garden until lunch is prepared?" Uncle Nathan said smiling at me, reminding me of all the old days.

Nick followed behind me, but he stopped at the door and said "Kate, you proceed. I'll be back in five. I just want have a talk with my Mom." He said awkwardly.

"Okay. Is everything alright? Did I do something wrong?" I asked self-consciously. Given the looks his father was throwing at me.

"No no.... it's not about you. Don't worry. You just go in.. I'll be right back" he said and just vanished in a second.

Okaaaay! 

Wooow.... wait this is what they call a garden? It's so large. Their backyard is really pretty. Well I don't know much about gardens or nature. But it does look very pretty.. so well maintained, just like a park. With three benches on the side. I sat on the last bench that's right at the corner. Such a comfortable bench. Feels like heaven with these heels especially. I could actually sleep here. And they are well hidden!     

Sitting alone just let me think about my rash decisions in the previous few weeks. Now I doubt my intentions. They are such a kind, cute and perfect family. They might be making me feel uncomfortable right now. That's only cause their being cautious. After all I'm going to be their son's wife. Their only daughter in-law. But they were always so kind. And Nick? Yeah, I had a huge crush on him in school. I never even knew his name. And those two hours where I believed in the possibility that we'd be getting married.... felt like fantasy! A dream come true! But you always have to wake up after the dream and face the reality. So, I had to face his insult. How can I just blame him? It was obvious and right on his part to reject me. I have to agree I was ugly and boring at that time. And if he had to justify his decision by insulting me, then so be it. Because our parents are so stubborn, he couldn't have had another choice.

Nick has always been so sweet, kind and considerate towards me. Just these two weeks were enough for me to know that. And I can't just destroy his entire life because I just want a stupid revenge over something no one even remembers. I thought I'd make him fall in love with me and ditch him on our wedding day... but a simple sorry would've been fine or I could get back at him by another way. Just not this. I think I'll probably tell him the truth and back off from this deal after we move out of this place. And whatever I decide will also affect his parents. It's not that I think so low of me or that I don't have confidence in myself to proceed with the plan. It's just that I felt like it's too childish on my part. I mean... it looks like a daily soap.. I'm just going to move on. That was a part of my life. A part of my past. I can't let that ruin my future. Or his.

I got up from the bench determined to tell Nick about my decision when I heard familiar voices coming from inside the house.

Nicholas's POV

"Mom! What was all that about?" I said entering the kitchen but groaned at my parents. My dad was hugging her waist. This is how he helps her.

"What?" My mom asked innocently.

"What?! You're asking me 'What?' Seriously?" I asked ridiculed.

"Don't use that tone with my wife boy!" My dad growled at me from behind her making my mom chuckle at him. What the hell is so funny?!

"Oh you are no less Dad! Why were you looking at her that way? With those detective eyes. She felt so conscious. I don't know where I've brought her... poor her!" I said to them.

"Don't worry son. My over excitement and your father's detective eyes will be justified soon. Even your father didn't believe me at first. But then he had to!" She grinned flipping her hair.

Ugh! As if I understood a word. Don't ask me why I hate my parents. Those who never were worried about you, now suddenly care. Is that believable? No right?

"Whatever" I said moving out of the kitchen.

But before I was out of the door, I heard my mom say "Wait Nick! Listen before you go... I'm just happy and proud of you that you chose her as your life partner!" I heard my mom from behind my shoulder.

Really? Proud? Where did that come from.

The doorbell! Who could it be? I'm sure Mom and Dad didn't invite anyone. I strictly informed them.

"Oh our surprise is here!" My mom said rushing towards the door. And she opened it..... what is Uncle Gregorio's doing here with Aunt Elena and family? Oh Shit! Even their daughter and son are here! And that woman Rose is here as well. She practically jumps all over me whenever she finds me. Thank god! My parents don't like her too or else I would've been married to her. 

"Where is she? Where is she?" They suddenly asked with so much sadness and desperation. That's not 'so much'. It's just called too much of overacting. Who are they even asking for?

Just then my soon to be princess entered with a frown on her face. May be she heard the noise..

"Kate!" I heard Aunt Elena scream and they charged towards her hugging the life out of her.

Kate? Kate! Now I get it. She is the woman I didn’t want to marry then. She is the woman I chose to marry now? I found her pleading eyes. She knew who I was all along. Then why didn't she tell me who she was!

Evelyn's POV 

Lost in my own thoughts I didn't even here the doorbell ringing. What's with the noise. The loud voice?

I went in with a confused look and a bit scared that do I have to meet all the relatives right now? But as soon as I went in I stood shell shocked. I felt like I was stuck to the ground. My mother came and hugged me with the same old fake tears... What are they doing here? Nick doesn't know. What am I going to say to Nick? Nick! I searched the living room to find his cold eyes directed towards me. He looked away with pure disgust on his face. Why is he disgusted with me? Fuck! This is all going the wrong way. How will I explain all this to him now? Will he even want to listen to me now?

"How was my surprise dear?" I heard Aunt Nina ask from behind me with excitement. Shock! Not a surprise.