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
Chapter 24Hidden EmotionsRuby's Pov;I woke up in the middle of the night to a heavy ache on my head.It was aching me so bad that I felt like collapsing.I didn't know what time it was and for how long I've slept.I felt weak and struggled to get myself off the bed.I walked to the bathroom after a successful attempt to release my bowels.I wondered what happened while I was asleep.Did Nathan go back to the office or did he stay back?.Jeez!! I don't even know what time it is. The pains form earlier had subsided but I was still feeling weak and nauseous.I opened the door to the hallway and took a peep.What was I expecting?. It was quiet as usual.I brought my head out and then my whole body, before leaving the room finally.I walked slowly but gently towards the sitting room.The whole place was so quiet and it felt like I was alone in the house.I finally got to the sitting room ad there was no sign of anybody.I turned slowly to the direction of the wall clock and my eyes flew
Chapter 25LOUIS!Ruby's Pov;I watched as he eyes quickly changed from anger to rage and to other emotions that I can't describe." What do you mean?" he asked calmly this time." I made her arrange for it. Ruby is still very young and this would help her learn alot. She would benefit alot from it also, I figured" his Dad spoke up calmly.He was way too calm and I know this angered Nathan more.I stared at him to see the way his fist gripped the glass of water firmly.I feared the glass might break, but the next thing I know, he got up swiftly." And where do you think you're going young man?" Mr Martins asked, his voice still as calm as ever." Work. I've lost my appetite" he replied razzingly and started walking away." Be on time. Your secretary will let you in on the rest of the details when you get to work" Mr Martins voice stopped him.He turned to look at his Dad with a look of disbelief on his face, and with a scoff, he walked off finally.Phew!! That was something.Now I kno