Chapter 4

Romina pov

After 20 minutes,we have finished eating and Carlos and I stood up ready to leave.

For a very long time,I have not enjoyed myself like I did today.

Getting married into Carlo's family was the worst nightmare I could ever dreamed of.

Carlos is a nice guy and he will make a good husband and father to his children.

The question is who does he loves?

Since we got married..I mean our contract marriage he has not introduced me to any lady.

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Inside the car, Nikki song was playing at the background.

sometimes I do shake my head according to the rhythm of the music.

"Wow!!I love this lady's music"I said to Carlos waving my hands on the air while my hair fly in a romantic style like the ones on India movies.

"Yeah"Carlos uttered, giving all his attention to the road.

I looked at him and smiled.

"He is handsome"I said in my mind drooling over her but Carlos has no feeling for me.

After some hours,we arrived home safely.

It was already late and I know the family are already sleeping.

Thank goodness that Carlos is with me if not I'll go into the kitchen and prepare coffee for Mrs joy.

We had just walked towards the elevator when the door went open and Mike Walked in with his cigarettes in his hands.

"Hi big brother!"Mike said shaking hands with Carlos and I chuckle seeing the way Carlos was behaving.

Actually he is a little bit drunk.

As we were still standing,my dog called Becky ran to me.

"Becky!"I  squeal it attention and it jumped out in front of me.

Becky is one of the reasons why am happy in this house.

Being treated like a maid is really frustrating.

The family only act nice in front of Carlos but at his back..am treated like a slave.

I laugh as Becky came closer to  me,I bend down to rub his back and it waggles his tail.

"Naughty dog"Carlos scolded with a shake of his head and press the elevator.

"Good night"I smiled to Mike and went into the elevator.

The elevator door closed up once I entered and my phone started to ring making me to pull it out from my purse,I touched the screen to answer the call.

"My daughter"my mom voice came out happily and my heart melt with happiness that my family are living well.

"Good evening mom!"I smiled at Carlos who was already sleeping on the elevator.

"How are you doing?"she asked.

"Mom am fine"I replied using my right hand to hold Carlos.

"Mom.. please I will speak to you tomorrow okay bye"I disconnect the call and waited for the elevator to stop.

After some minutes,it open and I pull Carlos into our room.

He falls asleep immediately we came in.

"Carlos!"I called out seating beside him and tap his hands but no response.

Hmmmm

He is already in London with his sleep.

I look at his clothes, wondering if I should pull it or not.

Carlos and I only sleep in the same room but we have never made love to each other.

I know it sounds strange but that's the true.

"Let me shower"I muttered as I stood up and went over to the bathroom.

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The next morning~~~

Author pov

Romina wake up as early as 6 am to prepare the family breakfast and also for Carlos to take some to work.

All the family sat down waiting for Romina, but Carlos is yet out from his room.

The kitchen door went open and Romina walked into the dinner table carrying a tray containing foods. She has almost reached the table when.. unfortunately for her she tripped herself and fall making all the foods to pour on Mike's girlfriend.

Mike's girlfriend let out a high pitched scream of horror and jumped up.

Romina stand up from the floor without saying a word to her.

"Am sorry!"Romina said.

"Sorry! you ruined my dress.. you good for nothing piece of trash"Josie Mike's girlfriend screamed at Romina.

" Am sorry"Romina apologize again.

Josie ignored Romina apologize and walked over to where Romina stood then she let her hands connect on Romina cheeks.

"Romina!"Carlos screamed loudly from the stairs as Romina fell to the floor from the force of the slap.

"Look let me warn you Josie or whatever you call your name.. you see this lady here"Carlos said pointing at Romina who was still on the floor.

"She is my wife and next time you lay your hands on her again,I will deal with you"Carlos stated again while Josie look at Mike.

"So you are here and your brother is insulting me"Josie said rolling her eyes.

"Let go!"Mike finally said something as he took Josie to his room.

Carlos stared at his parents for a few minutes in shock before he looked down at Romina and crouched down.

"Are you okay?"he asked.

Romina nodded,too shaken to speak.. she didn't also want to cry in front of Carlos before he finds out everything that is happening.

She stood up from the floor, rubbed her cheeks then went over to her room.

  Romina walked slowly to her room with a red eyes.

She couldn't believe that Josie will slap her for no reason.

"I know is because of the way Mike and his family are treating me that what gave her mind to raise her hands on me"Romina though in her mind.

"Romina are you okay?"Carlos asked but she waited for some minutes before responding"am fine,I need to sleep"Romina said as she relax her back on the bed.

"Mmm...."Carlos rubbed his jaw in thought and frown, stood up and left the room.

Tears welled down Romina eyes.

This is not the kind of life she wanted for herself but no other option.

Her family needs the money she is collecting from Carlos.

Slowly sleep took over her and she slept like a baby

What will poor Romina do when she has refused to let Carlos into what was going on in her life.

She doesn't want his family to be destroyed for her sake so she prefers hiding the truth from him.

Meanwhile Carlos walked over to his parents garden where the husband and wife usually spend their time together.

"Dad what is happening in this house?"Carlos asked the moment he walked in.

From his parents face expression,he knew that something is not right but he couldn't place his hands on it.

"Seat down sir"the father said shifting for him to seat but Carlos didn't pay ears to him.

"Am talking to you both"he stated again.

"I can't believe that Mike's girlfriend, she is not married into this house yet and she has the mind to hit my wife in front of you both and you guys did notice about it"Carlos stopped as his heart thumped in anger.

"Look my son.. don't is wrong but you bought this upon yourself by getting married to poor lady, you know how much this family hate poor people" the father said.

Someone could die?

Carlos glanced down subconsciously, was he that terrible by getting married to Romina.

He stared keenly at his parents, not knowing what else to say he walked out.

TBC