Chapter 16WEDDINGRuby's Pov;I stared at my reflection in the mirror for the one thousandth time. Yeah, I was dropped dead beautiful - I knew it and needed no one to tell me.Any other girl would be over the moon on a day like this, but not the girl standing in front of a mirror right then...not me. I was nowhere close to being excited, talkless of happy.I reflected on the happenings again and thought if all this was really happening. I felt nausea build up in my stomach and my adrenaline arched up like a thick muscle.Staring at the flawless, beautifully decorated white dress, which had some extras measuring a few metres, my neck was adored with jewelries of various types and kinds, my hair was decorated with beautiful ornaments, my wrist with bracelets, gold chains and fingers with diamond rings and the like.My feet weren't left out, it was graced with the most beautiful, sparkling silver heel I have ever seen.I looked like a queen, I smelled like a queen and I felt like a que
Chapter 17TALK IT OUT.Ruby's Pov;I smiled broadly, scooping the last spoon of rice into my mouth. The meal was delicious and I enjoyed every bit of it.I was now fully energized and would surely have all the energy to give Nathan a piece of my mind.Thoughts of school flooded my mind. We were to resume the next day, and I was so far away.Goodness!!.I got up from the chair, my stomach so much that I feared I would be able to take anything again for that day.I walked to the sitting room, taking a position on the couch I was seated on before.I picked up the remote control, and started searching through the channels for a good programme to watch and relieve myself.I have to say, this has got to be the weirdest honeymoon in history. Can't believe I'm sitting here all by myself and the funny thing is I don't even know the whereabouts of my so-called husband.When he left or when he's coming back is completely unknown to me." Would you like anything else ma'am?" the maid from earlie
Chapter 18THROW A FISTRuby's Pov;My eyes dilated in shock and my jaw dropped in astonishment.What was before me left me utterly speechless, clueless and confused.I sprang up to my feet immediately, putting the paper to his face." Sign it" he commanded, taking out a pen from his pocket.He really came prepared for this."And why should I? What's this by the way?" I asked angrily, my heart thumping hard against my chest." I thought you're still in school. Can't you read or what?" he growled." I..."" I'll go straight to the point" he cut me off, snapping the paper out of my palm." I know we both don't want this marriage - we were just forced into it, so I see no reason why we should suffer ourselves over it" he said, already seated.I was still standing and all I could do was stare at him.I dare not glare, I know better than that. The mere sight of this man scared me so much. I don't have an older brother, so I don't know how I was feeling.Was it fear or respect, or anger? I
Chapter 19BACK TO SCHOOLRuby's Pov;The car drove speedily to the school and as it got closer, the smile on my face only increased.I wanted to tell the driver to take his time and slow down. Yeah, I was late but there was no need to rush. It's not like anyone's going to punish me.Woah!! I giggled as we got close to the school gate.How I've missed being here?.To be honest, I don't really know the reason I was smiling so much.I guess it's because of what transpired earlier on.FEW HOURS BACK.I stood gloomily in the mirror, checking out my dress.I had woken up with a slight migraine and felt sluggish.The feeling of excitement I thought I should be having about going to school wasn't there.I didn't know it would be as bad as this - the marriage I mean. Guess I have to prepare for the worst things to come." All done" I turned to Lara who had been there for a while now. She had come to inform me that the driver had already gotten the car ready and was waiting for me.I took a d
Chapter 20LIKE A FAIRYTALERuby's Pov;The mini crowd gathered outside immediately had their eyes fixated on the car.Some were in groups, while some were walking to and fro and others were going about their normal business.I smiled broadly as I stepped out of the car. I didn't wait for the driver to come get the door for me.As soon as I did, the students started murmuring and whispering to themselves indistinctively.I walked majestically amidst them and could hear what some of them were saying.* Woah! Can't believe she's Nathan's wife?** Tell me about it. She's now a De Martins** Did you see that car? That must have cost a fortune** She's so lucky. I wish I were in her shoes*.These and many more I heard and they all made me smile. I was feeling so proud for the first time, until I heard one girl say something." Isn't she supposed to be in her honeymoon?*.She asked and that made me halt.They all seem to agree with her and started discussing about it, giving me questionable
Chapter 21TOO GOOD TO BE TRUERuby's Pov;" Oh, jeez Ruby!! Why didn't you tell me about this earlier!!" Diane squealed in happiness, making me wonder the cause of her happiness.I arched my brows and stared at her in confusion. She saw this and let down her happy mood." You didn't know?" she asked amusingly." Know what? No, I didn't" I shook my head, looking lost as ever.What could be making her this excited?.She shrugged and the next thing I know, she took my palm in hers and started dragging me out of the classroom, not forgetting to take my bag with me.I wanted to object because it wasn't closing time yet, but she did the shush signal and that kept me shut immediately.I had absolutely no idea what was going on with her and just went with her, only to come out and meet the biggest shock of my life.Damn it!!.I couldn't believe it. Nathan's car was right in the middle of the school compound with him inside and all the students of my school practically gathered around it, gig
Chapter 22CRAMPSRuby's Pov;I couldn't believe I just said that to him.Like...what the f**k?!.I watched as he quickly replaced his shocked expression with a glare and then a normal face.My heart was pounding so much and beating so fast.I thought that would be the end of me. The situation wasn't looking too good and I don't know what he's gonna do to me here.I saw this dark glow in his eyes that sparkled and ran out just as quickly as they had come.He was trying hard to control his temper right that minute and the last thing I wanted was to get him more upset, so, I just did what I thought would be best, which is to keep my mouth shut.That's exactly what I did. I didn't want to get into further arguments with him." Uhmm...I think we should...uhm..go now" I stuttered terribly."I told you to sit your ass back down. That hasn't changed, you know" he groaned, bringing his phone out of his pocket.He shifted away from me while I struggled to put my butt back on the chair." Arrgg
Chapter 23A WARM BATHERubys Pov;I scurried behind him like a lost puppy, grinning from ear to ear.I couldn't get the look on Ella's face out of my head.It was so interesting."Are you okay? How you feeling?" he turned swiftly and asked, taking me by surprise.My breath seized for a moment and all I could do was stare at him." Yeah...I'm...I'm fine" my voice came out weirder than I had expected.Why do I always seem to stammer around him?.He nodded and moved to the wardrobe. He brought out a shirt from it and walked into the bathroom.I gritted and bit my lower lip in pain as soon as he was gone. The pain came nudging at me and I fell to the bed, grabbing and holding the bed sheet tight like it's the cause of my predicament.I tried hard not to cry.No...he can't see me cry. He definitely can't. Not after I've told him I'm okay.I seem to be better when he's around.I heard the bathroom door creaking open, and I had to quickly adjust and put on a smiling face.He dropped his to