Monalisa's POV
A new day has dawned bringing with it dreams and aspirations. I rolled uncomfortably on the bed as I suddenly felt the reflection of the sun rays forcefully making it's way into the room and resting on my face.
A loud hiss left my lips as i flipped over to back the sun's reflection, but i could still feel the heat. And angrily, i sat up to behold Alex. He was standing close to his wardrobe and fixing up his blue tie. He was already dressed in a black suit, looks like he is getting ready for work.
Jerk. I thought he was going to become a little bit polite after allowing me sleep on the bed yesterday while he used the couch. But I was wrong, he would never change.
"Hey! Why did you have to open the curtains? Are you blind or what? Can't you see that I am still sleeping?" I fired.
" And can't you see that I am dressing up? Why should I care if you are still sleeping? " He snapped and bent down to wear his shoes.
I shot daggers at him but decided not to speak further. I won't let him ruin my day. I sat on the bed and quietly watch him do his thing. He ran the comb through his hair and I couldn't ignore the fact that he was indeed handsome. He had a soft baby face, curly hair, pink lip, broad shoulders like that of a demi god. No wonder those ladies keeps on throwing themselves at him. But this doesn't still remove the fact that I hate him.
He picked up his briefcase and without uttering a word, he walked towards the door. Finally! Good riddance. He suddenly stopped walking and turned to look at me. Did he hear what I just said?
"I am leaving for work. If you are hungry, you can come join us downstairs for breakfast." He said. I raised my eyebrows, surprised. Why is he acting cool all of a sudden, it is so creepy.
"Don't think I care about you. I just don't want anyone to say that my wife is looking hungry and sick" He added.
I raised my eyebrows. I should have seen this coming. "What?" I exclaimed.
"And one more thing, don't you dare try to cause trouble for anyone or I won't spare you" He added before walking out. The nerves.
" Don't you dare to cause trouble for anyone or I won't spare you" I mimicked. " To hell with you and your freaking advise, I don't need any of them"
I hope he hears that too. I brushed off the hair from my face as I tried not to get angry. I am definitely not going to go down for breakfast with those people, I don't trust them. I will rather go get food outside, probably from any eatery nearby.
I got off the bed and changed into my white towel. I sauntered over to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and prepared a hot bath. I poured in some body cleanser and rose flower into the bath tub. Alex mother had given it to me as a wedding gift. According to her, it would help to give me a more glowing skin.
I pulled off the towel and hung it on the towel hanger. I slipped into the bath tub and I loved it's sensation on my skin. I had always taken my bath standing and scooping water from the bucket, so tiring. I can't believe I am sitting down comfortably and taking my bath.
After spending almost ages in the bathroom, I finally stepped out. I turned on the music on my phone and danced to it as I applied cream on my body.
"You are my queen. And I can't wait running to your arms. Oh! Oh! " I sang, shaking my head.
I walked over to my wardrobe and for the first time I noticed that Alex had gotten me a smaller wardrobe. His wardrobe looked a bit bigger than mine. How dare him? We will definitely talk about this when he gets back.
I sighed and drew open the wardrobe. I ran my hands through the clothes searching for an outfit. Alex had gotten me new clothes and forced me to get rid of all the old ones. He blabbered about not letting a beggar live with him as a wife. Thinking about him, always make my blood boil.
I finally settled for a green short strapped gown. Just then, I heard the door cracked open to reveal Alex. Speaking of the devil, thank goodness I had already put on my clothes.
"Weren't you taught to knock before entering a room or are you just dumb?" I snarled.
He looked at me, surprised. " A room, you say? This is not just any room but my room, so I will walk in and out of it anyhow I please."
I shot him a hard stare. Why is he so full of himself? My room my foot. He hissed and grumbly walked up to the couch and sat down. I sauntered over to where he sat.
"Why are you sitting down? Aren't you supposed to be at work?"
" Why do I feel like you are chasing me out of my room?"
" You feel? Yes. Your feeling is right, I just want you to get the hell out of my life so that I can have some fresh air" I spat.
" I am not enjoying spending my time with you either but mum won't let me leave for work. She wants us to spend time together" I explained.
" Huh? Spend time together? But why?"
He raised up a eyebrow. "What kind of a dumb question is that? What does couples do immediately after marriage?"
What do they do?. It struck me!
" Wait! Don't tell me she is planning a honeymoon for us?"
"Exactly. And I can't imagine doing that with you"
I rolled my eyes. " Me either" I snapped and sat on the couch too.
Alex POVJust a day into the marriage and it feels like hundred days in hell. I can't believe mum prohibited me from going to work all in the name of a stupid honey moon. I can't even imagine myself spending another day with this annoying lady, I have to think of a way to stop mum from booking any honeymoon tickets for us.This is all dad's fault, if he had not threatened to give my shares of the company to that bastard, I wouldn't have found myself in this miserable situation."Are you even listening to me?" Monalisa half yelled, bringing me out of my thoughts." Huh?""Oh I see. I am sure you are enjoying all this. Could it be you are the one that advised your mother to book those tickets for us? "I raised my eyebrows. " Jeez! Why would I do that? You are not even my type"She hissed.
Monalisa's POVAlex tapped his feet uncontrollably against the hard marble while I stomped angrily from the bed to the wardrobe and from the wardrobe back to the bed. Why is Alex mother bent on making life a living hell for me. She even went as far as booking one room for us.Why is she trying to push me closer to her annoying son? Gosh!The more I thought about it, the more I felt goosebumps all over my body.I shot Alex a stare. He was seated on the bed with his chin rested on his head, I felt my anger increase. Look at him sitting down there and acting as if nothing happened, I'm sure he must be enjoying this.I hissed and continued walking to and fro the room. My mother in-law will soon call us downstairs any moment from now, I have to come up with a quick plan to stop this suicidal mission."Hey! Can you stop pacing to and fro, I am already feeling dizzy" Alex h
Monalisa's POVThe car finally came to a halt before the magnificent building. My mother in-law had booked one of the best expensive five star hotel in Chicago."Are you planning on coming down today or do you want me to push you out? " Alex sneered.I gave him a hard stare before pushing open the car's door and stepped out. He came down too, brought out the bags and without saying a word to me, he walked into the hotel.I followed suit. As soon as the receptionist saw us approaching, she scurried over to us."Good afternoon sir. I have been.. sorry, I mean we have been waiting for your arrival. Welcome" The lady, grinned. She was dressed corporately in a short black skirt, white jacket and boots."My room please?" Alex said a bit curtly."Oh sorry. Please come with me"They both walked towards the stairca
Alex POVI stared angrily at the miserable looking lady standing before me, she was dressed in rags and appeared more like a slave. My slave!I held tightly to the belt in my hand as she gave me a pleading look."I'm sorry Alex, please don't hurt me" Monalisa cried, sweating profusely."Just shut up. Who gave you the right to spill out my name from your miserable mouth? "" I.. I'm... Sorry, Master"Master? I love the way that name sounds." Now go down on your knees and crawl to my feet" i bellowed and she obeyed immediately.Like a dummy she was, she fell to the floor and hurriedly crawled to my feet. I loved the feeling, the feeling of watching her helplessly lay at my feet. Just when I was about asking her to clean my feet with her hair, I heard a familiar sound causing me to open my eyes forcefully.
Monalisa's POVI adjusted on the bed and slowly opened my eyes. Oh! It is morning.I rubbed my bleary eyes, yawned and sat up. The pillows were still in the positions I left them last night, but Alex wasn't on the bed. I looked down, his bathroom slippers were still on the floor but his shoe was gone.I grinned. Today must be a good day. I muttered some prayers before getting down from the bed. Mum had taught me to always say a prayer before starting each day but sometimes I end up forgetting to do so.I ambled over to the window and pushed open the curtains, causing the rays of sunshine to force their way into the room. I paused, staring through the glass windows; I could see a nice view of the city from where I stood. I still can't believe that I am currently lodged in one of the best five star hotels in Chicago.Could this be the life I have always yearned for? A life in
Alexander POV"Are you freaking kidding me? Why would I go with you to see your girlfriend?" Monalisa snapped.I know it will be difficult to convince her to go with me but I don't have any other choice. I don't want mum to find out the truth about my marriage, she will be shattered and I don't want that. I can't forget how happy she was when I brought Monalisa home, I am sure she must have been looking forward to that day."I know this would make you uncomfortable but I have no choice.""And what made you think that I will help you? "" Because you are my wife"She cackled. " That sounds weird"I leaned closer to her on the table. "Come on baby. You're such a sweet and kind lady and you wouldn't decline to help such a gentleman like me" I softly whispered, staring into her eyes.I hope this works! She kept staring at me as I blinked in anticipation."Is that supposed to make me change my mind?" She asked, confused.I nooded." No.. it's not going to work on me" "I guess so" I shrug
Alexander's POV"Let go of me" Lena almost yelled and pulled her hand off mine, as soon as we got to a small tent which was some metres away from the garden."Come on baby. You can give me a hug now, I have really missed you"" Stop it Alex. Just stop it." She replied and adjusted back." What? Or didn't you miss me too?" I asked confused."Don't you think this is the right time to give me an explanation? How long have you been in love with her? " She fired with folded arms." Love? Yuck. I am not in love with her. I only got married to her because I had no choice and moreover, it is just a contract marriage."" Contract marriage? What do you mean by that? "I explained everything to her. "You might not fall in love with her but what if she does. I mean, it's the dream of every lady out there to be with you"" You don't have to worry, Monalisa is different. She hates the rich because of the bad past experiences she had with them. She hates me"Why does it sound sad? " It's a good th
Anita's POV" These are the pictures ma" John said handing over some pictures to me.John is a private investigator. I had hired him to go after Alex and monalisa and keep an eye over them. I don't know why but I just can't bring myself to believe that my son has finally gotten married. Alex has always said No to marriage whenever I brought the issue up but after his father threatened to transfer his share of the properties to his step brother, Alex suddenly brought back a lady home claiming to be married to her. Could it be that they are not truly married?No. I just hope my suspicions are wrong. And even if they are right, I will do everything in my power to make sure their marriage works. My poor son really needs a lady who would love him and teach him how to love.I let out a sigh. I brought out the pictures from the envelope. I couldn't help but to smile at what I was seeing. They looked so happy and cute together. I don't know why but I like this Monalisa and I feel she will m