CHAPTER 12 ~ CAVEMAN

FLAVIA'S POV

I woke up feeling annoyed and very frustrated, after having little or no sleep last night thanks to Louis and all the awful things he said to me last night... First, I didn't want to go to the so called event with him but he practically forced me.

Then he embarrassed me at the event because I was talking to someone. To be fair, I actually went too far while flirting with Carter but it was only because Louis had his eyes on me. I mean, I am only his wife on paper, so he shouldn't be bothered by my actions but I guess I was wrong.

Although I think it will be best to stay away from him for a while, but unfortunately for me, as soon as I got to the dining area, there he was, already sitting, scrolling through his phone as he sips his black coffee.

I sat at the far end of the long dining table, totally ignoring him as I served my breakfast. The fact that he refused to say anything to me or even apologize for how he treated and spoke to me last night is very annoying, which is why I have decided not to follow him to his next event, contract or not.

"You should let your assistant know I won’t be attending the charity luncheon next week."

"That wasn’t a request." He said without sparing me a glance.

"Neither was last night, but you dragged me away like a caveman. I think a public appearance together so soon might raise questions, it's better to keep things… quiet."

"Is this you still sulking or are you looking out for me?" He asked as he finally looked in my direction.

"And you’re still assuming I care enough to sulk or care about your reputation." I stared at him. "Well, this is me not wanting to be seen around with a caveman." I clarified.

He sets down his cup of coffee, leans back in his chair. "You're really committed to making this year hell, aren't you?"

"I’m committed to surviving it."

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but then he decided against it, before returning to his phone. I ignored him as well and we ate the rest of our breakfast in silence and just as I was just rounding up with breakfast, my phone started ringing.

"Hi babygirl." I said as soon as I picked Jazmine's call.

I am so glad that she called because the silence here is deafning and it's driving me crazy and Louis is too annoying to talk to.

"Someone seems excited." She pointed out. "So tell me, how was the event? Was Louis drooling all over you?" I wish that was the case.

"Not exactly, although something unexpected happened. I will tell you all about it later." I can't afford to tell her anything about what happened last night when he is sitting right in front of me.

"Oh, he is there right?" I nodded like she could see me. "Anyways, I called to tell you about the office space we talked about."

"Okay, have you seen any nice office space?" I asked curiously because to be honest, I don't think I can stay with Louis without going out daily for work, I will literally lose my mind.

"Yeah, I saw a place but I don't know what you think. Check you phone, I sent some pictures." She pointed out.

Without ending the call, I checked our messages and I saw the pictures she sent, including the location. I love the location, it's close enough but the space itself is small, too small. "Ummm, I like it but it's really small. It's not worth the price." I was hoping it will be perfect but it's not.

"Well, I guess we will keep looking."

"Yeah, I am sure we will find the perfect office space soon."

"Of course, anyways, I have to go now. I will see you during the week, I can't wait to hear what happened at the event or you can call me later when you are free." I can't wait to tell her either because I am honestly still surprised at his behavior.

"Yeah, me too. Take care of yourself." I ended the call and looked at Louis but he seems to be engrossed in his phone.

He is not even eating his food, just his black coffee. Maybe he is not exactly hungry, I finished with my food and I stood up to leave. "Get dressed, we are going out in two hours." He said casually like we had a prior agreement.

"I don't have any plans of going out today."

"Me neither, it just came up and it's important."

"Okay, where are we going?" I asked curiously.

"It's not your business, just get ready."

"Just so you know, I don't appreciate you ordering me around. You have to tell me in advance and also tell me where we are going, I am not your puppet." I said frankly.

I mean, he is fond of telling me what to do and ordering me around without proper notice and I don't appreciate it.

"Don't be ridiculous Flavia, I am the one paying you. So, when I say jump, you say how high?" He grabbed his phone and walked right past me. "Two hours." He added on his way up the stairs.

I stood there watching him leave, without knowing what to say. I mean, he is right. He is paying me to be his wife, and according to the contract, it includes following him to places but he doesn't have to be rude about it.

"This is going to be difficult." I murmured as I made my way back to my room, I need to get ready and I have no idea what to wear but at least, he gave me enough time this time around.

I plopped on my bed and I decided to give Jaz a call since I have enough time to get ready.

"Hey girl, what's up?"

"Nothing much, I am in my room now. I was having breakfast with Louis when you called earlier." I pointed out.

"Oh, I see. Now give me the gist, I have been dying to know what happened."

"Well, the party was really fun and I met a lot of people. I met one guy, Carter. He approached me at the bar and he was flirting even though he knew I am Louis' wife and I didn't stop him. It felt so good to have someone fun to talk to, so I just indulged him but Louis was mad." I summarized.

"But of course, what were you expecting? You are his wife and it's disrespectful for you to be with another man when he was right there with you." I mean, she's right but I just wanted to annoy him, besides I had no idea that he was going to react that way.

"Well, I just wanted to get a reaction from him but he went to far. He practically dragged me out of the party in front of everyone and shoved me in the car, he was quiet through out the entire ride but when we got back home, he went off." I paused a little when I remembered how mad he was. "I can't even remember everything he said but he was really mad." I clarified.

"Wow, I didn't expect this type of drama. I was hoping you would tell me how much he loved your looks and maybe he ended up kissing you or something even more fun." She teased.

"Stop it Jaz, nothing like that can ever happen."

"Never say never, I mean he reacted that way for a reason right? It could be jealousy, I mean, seeing his beautiful wife having fun with another man can trigger jealousy. Which means, he like you and that can be the beginning of something beautiful."

"Don't be funny Jaz, he only got mad because his ego was bruised, nothing more. It has nothing to do with jealousy or likeness, besides we are always at loggerhead, there is no way something like that can happen." I pointed out.

There is no need to nurse that idea because it's highly impossible, besides he had me once and now he is acting like he doesn't like me, so I don't even want anything with him.

"Whatever you say girl."

"I mean it, we are always fighting and we even fought this morning before he asked me to get dressed and follow him out."

"You guys are going out?" She asked curiously.

"Yes, I don't know where but I need to get ready." I pointed out.

"Wow, I see. Anyways I can smell love in the air, maybe fighting or playful banter is you guys love language." She suggested and I started laughing.

"Love language indeed, anyways, I have to go now. Talk to you later, take care." I ended the call and I stayed back thinking about all her nonsense, there is no way Louis likes me.

I decided to start dressing up, I showered first before doing a simple nude makeup and I decided to wear a black ripped jeans and a beautiful white top to go with it. I have no idea where we are going but this will have to do.