Alex POV
Just 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.
"I have an idea" She suddenly announced.
"What is it?"
"Act as if you suddenly fell ill."
" What?"
" I am sure your mum would cancel her plans when she finds out that her poor son is terribly ill and dying."
I furrowed my brows. Is she indirectly cursing me?
" What? It is just an act. It is not as if you are going to fall sick for real right? " She shrugged.
" Why should I be the one to do that?" I almost yelled.
" Hey! Don't you dare shout at me. What is wrong with you? It is just a mere suggestion" She sneered, putting on a mischievous smile.
Why does she enjoy making me angry? I clenched my fist.
"Maybe you should put up an act of madness, I am sure mum would believe you more. She might not just stop the honeymoon but also our marriage"
She gasped. " Madness? Me? I think that would fit you better because you have already lost it"
" Yes, you are right. Merely looking at you makes my blood boil. I am afraid that if I continue like this, I might end up losing it finally"
" Don't you dare try..
Before she could finish the sentence, we heard a knock on the door and we both stopped quarrelling abruptly.
"Who is there?"
"It is me sir. Your mum wants you and your wife downstairs, the food is getting cold and everyone is still waiting" Gina, one of the maids announced.
" The food is getting cold? " Monalisa whispered in disbelief.
I ignored her. " Okay. Tell mum we will be down soon"
"Okay sir."
We heard the retracing steps of the maid down the hallway. I turned to see monalisa staring at me with a confused look.
"What?"
"Did the maid just said you haven't eaten?. Don't tell me that you refused to eat because I haven't eaten?"She exclaimed. " Or could it be that you have fallen in love with me?"
I let out a loud laugh filled with sarcasm.
" How could you fall in love with me? It is against the contract remember?"
"Just shut up. Fall in Love with you? Seriously?" I repeated in disbelief. "That would never happen"
"As if I care" She mumbled to my hearing.
"This is all your fault, mum asked me to bring you down, so that we can eat together. Why is she being so nice to you? Huh? "
She shrugged. " Maybe it is because she feels that I am the best thing that has ever happened to her son"
I almost threw up.
" Best thing my foot" I scoffed, standing up. I am sure mum will stop being kind to monalisa, after she sees her true colors. I just can't wait for that day.
I sauntered over to the door and she followed suit. We both walked downstairs and was surprised to meet mum still seated on the dining table with her food untouched.
"Don't worry Hana, I won't eat until my son and his wife joins me."I heard mum say.
"Seriously? You have finally lost it" Aunt Hana, mumbled and slightly struck her forehead with her hand. Just then, she looked up to see us approaching.
"Here comes her Excellency" She said sarcastically. "Hey, who do you think you are to keep us waiting? Is this how to treat your mother in law? "
" I..I..was.." monalisa tried to say but mum cuts her off.
"What are you saying Hana? She just got married and needs time to adapt to her new family." Mum scolded.
" Whatever" Hana mumbled and walked out.
" Don't listen to her dear, sit down and eat before the food gets cold"
We both sat down. The table became quiet as we all concentrated on the plates of corn dogs and hot chilies before us. Mum kept on adding more food to monalisa's plate.
"Eat my dear. Hope you like the food?" Mum asked.
" Yes ma. Thank you"
I gave her a derisive look and she smirked. I am sure she must be enjoying all the special treatments.
"Ma? You can call me mum, okay?"
I banged the table. "Mum what is going on? Why are you acting as if monalisa is a celebrity? You haven't even treated me the way you are doing to her now. I am your son remember?" I bickered.
" What are you saying son? I treated you much more better than this. Okay, eat more my prince" She giggled, adding more food to my plate.
" Looks like someone is jealous, cry baby" Monalisa mimicked.
"Who is a cry baby?"
" You"
"Then you are a fat, ugly baby"
"What? How dare you?"
" Are you guys really married?"
" No" We both exclaimed.
" Huh?" Mum asked, confused.
Holly Molly! What have we done?.
We exchanged glances as we both realized our mistake.
"I mean, yes. We are couple of course" I chuckled, nervously and crossed my arm across monalisa's shoulder.
"Yes, married. I am so lucky to be married to such a cute, lovely husband" Monalisa grinned, drawing my cheeks hardly.
Ouch! She is taking advantage of this situation to take her revenge. Bitch!
I smiled trying really hard to endure the pain.
"You guys are so cute. I am sure your honeymoon will bring you guys closer. This is the ticket, prepare to leave for the hotel tomorrow"
" Why mum? I don't think it is necessary. Look at us, we are already close. We don't need the honeymoon."
" Exactly, mum. We are okay, the honeymoon is not necessary"
"Why are you guys trying to avoid spending time with each other?
Is there something you both are not telling me?" Mum said with furrowed brows.
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
Hana's POVI sat restlessly on the couch as I watch Anita put all her effort to make sure the house is beautifully designed to welcome the arrival of Alex and his wife.The duo had travelled to Chicago for a five days honeymoon and they are supposed to be back today. " Put the blue flowers here and the red ones over there" Anita instructed the maids. "Be careful, this flower jars are very expensive"Why is she acting as if the president of the country is paying us a visit. It's just the arrival of Alex and his middle class wife. "I want this house to smell nice, I don't want my daughter in law and his husband to be uncomfortable"When I couldn't bear it anymore, I walked over to Anita." What is wrong with you Anita? Monalisa should be the one doing this and not you" I said. She looked at me, surprised. " What are you saying Hana? She is just coming back from her honeymoon and needs to rest with her husband."" Why do you make it sound as if she has been working throughout her hone