My lips moved a little as my hand sweated. I felt my stomach getting cold, and my heart almost stopped beating with the tension. To think Delton Carnacho is waiting for me makes me want to run away out of fear.
My feelings didn't even calm down when I saw the Sweet Café. The surroundings were quiet, and there was no other car aside from that black Mercedes-Benz, black like Attorney Carancho's eyes!
My nervousness faded away after realizing that there were no customers inside. That means, no one will witness the signing of the contract. I abruptly removed my seatbelt, got out of the car, and went straight to the coffee shop. But my forehead knotted when I saw the chairs were all fixed on both sides of the cafe, and not only that, there was also a red carpet in the middle. I looked through the counter where I saw a demon standing. I mean, an attorney.
I am not sure if I am imagining things, but he looked like a good angel in his white three-piece suit. He even had that red rose on the side of his chest. And what shocked me more was to see the whole crew lining up at his side.
I walked quickly to scold him. As I remember, I only agreed to sign the freaking contract and not for this kind of event. Like, what the fuck the red carpet is doing there?
I was in a rage, but my feet automatically stopped in front of the red carpet.
"Stop right there, Savvy. We'll be having our wedding ceremony," he said as he clicked something on his laptop. That's when a wedding melody played in the background.
"The fuck-"
My words were halted when I felt the presence of Attorney Santiago beside me. He even put my hand on his arm carefully before he guided me to walk on the red carpet.
I wanted so badly to curse and punch the asshole who's standing at the end of the aisle, but I couldn't since Attorney Santiago walks so slowly. Does he want to finish the song first?
"Congratulations and best wishes, Ma'am Sage," he congratulated me when we reached the end and passed my hand to Delton.
I swallowed the lump in my throat when I felt his warm hand touching mine. Suddenly, I wanted to pull back my hand with the unknown feeling. His hand was calloused, and I wonder why, but that has warmed my being. His hand covered my small hand, which left me no chance of getting away.
I stared at our clasping hands. I don't know, but I felt a bit secure when he squeezed my hand a little. It feels like it wakes up those hidden butterflies in my stomach. I didn't even want to let go anymore, but when the song ended and was replaced by the voice of the priest, I felt mad.
I was disappointed and harshly pulled my hand. I am just lucky that he was listening carefully enough that I succeeded. But when he turned to me and furrowed his brows, I lost my bravery.
"Signjng of contract is I what I only agreed! Nothing of these! And I hate these!" I protested.
Instead of feeling guilty, he looked at me as if he didn't fucking care. My eyes followed as he opened his lips.
"I will only get married once, Savvy. And I want it to be special. Let me have peace at my wedding ceremony because this is the only time it will happen. Not again. If you don't like it, speak only when you're about to say 'I do.'"
I was tongue-tied again and ashamed. I had no idea that he was sentimental! I pursed my lips and, though it was against my will, I let the ceremony have its end. Like he said, I only spoke to that, "I do."
When he turned off the laptop, I planned to shout at him, but was stopped when he suddenly claimed my lips. My brows furrowed as his soft lips found their own rhythm. I took a step back and was about to fall if he didn't catch my waist expertly, fix his palm on there, and hold me tightly.
That's when I realized what he was doing. My eyes widened while my heart raced, and I won't deny that I enjoyed this moment. I enjoy how his lips take over mine. It was just seconds, and yet I felt like I was in another world. That tickled my stomach.
When he moved away, a proud smirk flashed on his lips, as if he had won over me. Maybe he doesn't have any plans to let go of my waist if I didn't take a step away from him.
"It's part of the ceremony, Baby. Kissing the bride is the most essential thing," he explained when he noticed that I was about to speak.
I looked away, feeling like a loser. I can't even look at the cafe staff because of embarrassment. I just carefully wiped my lips. That made him raise an eyebrow.
"Where's the marriage contract? I'll sign it," I requested just so this will end!
Attorney Santiago put down the marriage contract and a ballpen on the table. I didn't read it, and just signed it right away so I could run away immediately. But then, he came closer and placed another bond paper in front of me.
"And sign that long bond paper as well," he commanded, and that made me annoyed.
"The fuck? Why the hell I need to sign that?! Did I marry a hundred Delton Carancho?"
He arched his brow a little before he wore his signature smirk.
"No, but that is for emergency purposes only. If and only if, it crossed your mind to tear up the marriage contract, I still have your signature to make another one. There's no other way to escape, Savvy. I know what's on your mind."
I rolled my eyes at him and started signing on that bond paper. I thought that was all, but then he spoke again that made me furious.
"Tomorrow you'll move in with me-"
"The fuck?! That wasn't on the agreement—"
He looked at me dangerously, as if he wanted me to shut my mouth.
"Of course, it is part of marriage. What do you want, Savvy? Jack en poy? Hide and seek? Run, baby, run? You are my wife, then you should be with me. You'll move in with me. That's it, period."
I feel like I just ruined my life by tying the knot with this Attorney. Did he really believe that I would go with him to his house? Never. If I can, I will escape right now.I looked at the cafe's main door simply and wanted to run away immediately. I had already taken one step, but then, I was halted when someone grabbed my wrist."Where do you think you're going, Savvy?"He managed to pull me closer to him and encircled his strong arm around my waist."What else do you want?! I want to go home! The wedding was done! ""Not yet, Savvy. What else is the purpose of your red lips if we don't take pictures? As I told you, this will only happen once in my life, and I want remembrance."I laughed sarcastically as I looked at him. He gazes at me as if he really does love me."Then you should have tried to be an actor. You're so good at acting." I simpered and tiptoed a little just so I could be closer to him while he, on the other hand, was busy gawking at my red lips."Okay, good shot! On
I remained looking out the window even though I felt him fixing my seatbelt."We'll dine at a five-star restaurant, then I'll drive you home."That is so different to my plans. It will be hard for me to escape if we're in a restaurant with fewer people. It's much better if we're going to eat in a place with a lot of people.Just like that, my mind had already thought of another plan. I pouted, but smirked afterwards. Maybe I can still change the reception venue. Maybe we can eat in a place with a lot of people.I cleared my throat and faced him. He was seriously looking at the road, and it was clear to me how defined his jaws were. He raised his brows slightly, and if I'm not mistaken, he's not quite thirty. He looked mature, but maybe because of his work.He stopped the car because of the heavy traffic. That is when I look at the surroundings and forget about my plan. Maybe I can go out now and run away from him. The traffic is heavy and there's no way he'll leave his car and chase m
"Bye, don't be safe," I sarcastically uttered before I opened his car door."Bye—"I shut the car door without waiting for him to finish what he was saying. I apologize if I'm being disrespectful, but I do feel awful right now. He has broken a lot of rules, but then what? Now he wants me to stay at his house. He might be residing in a slum.Slum but he has a luxurious car? Na-huh.I took a step without looking back at him and just waved my hand. But then, I couldn't help but shout when he suddenly beeped his car. My brows furrowed as I looked back at his car. He slipped his head through his car window and stared at me."What?! Will you please go home!"Instead of getting irritated or annoyed, he flashed his smirk at me. "I'll go home after you enter your room." He glanced at my room, where the lights were still off.I laughed lowly and crossed my arms in front of my chest, "As if you would know." How will you be able to know if I am already at my room if you are here inside your car
I kept my mouth shut as I felt I was being unfair to him. Why did he even ask for marriage? What if I tell him I like Andres, will he let me go?I pouted a little again after remembering Andres. I wasn't able to bid my goodbye. I felt dismayed because of that and just looked out the window during the ride. Maybe because I have had a sleepless night and now I am sleepy. I felt the car stop and how my seat being reclined made me comfortable and let myself sleep.And when I woke up, the car wasn't on the road anymore. My vision was still blurry, but when I checked the driver's seat, Delton wasn't there anymore, and the car door was already open. I shrugged my shoulders and just got out of the car. I yawned and planned to scold him again, but my lips parted at the majestic house in front of me. It was a two-story house, but it looked so magnificent. Its details were painted in white, grey, and a little brown for each of the right places that made me gasp. I am not aware that these colors
I can't keep myself calm with the thought that we're going to sleep in one bed. If he is Andres, I would be willing to do so. But Delton? He's dangerous. He actually stole kisses. What more virginity, right?I stayed on the sofa the whole day, waiting for his secretary to go home. They spend the whole day together. They looked like they were newlyweds. That's why when she's about to go home, I breathe satisfyingly. I even stared boredly at how she finger combed her bouncy, curly hair.I can't help but compare my straight and blonde hair to hers. Her hair looks more lively than mine.When Ashley was gone, I ignored Delton, even though his full attention was on me. I even yawned while going upstairs. I walked directly to the master bedroom, but didn't enter.Why would I follow him? There are still three extra rooms. I can stay in one of the guestrooms.I quickly turned to face him with that thought in mind, but all I noticed was his chiseled chest. He is already in front of me, his hand
"What have you done, Savvy? I thought you didn't like me? Why did you harass me, baby? Didn't I tell you that if you want me, just say it to me?" He smirked and even tried to pull me closer to him, but I hurriedly moved away and got off of the bed. I felt irritated again with his accusation. I squinted my eyes at him and hugged myself tightly. We will never know. He might be the one who molested me last night."How could you, Delton?! And who the hell carried me and put me in bed? Isn't it you? If you cannot respect my human rights, then at least respect my personal space!" I rolled my eyes and quickly pulled the comforter and the pillow. And when I looked at him, he was already pouting a little, trying to stop himself from smirking. "And please, I didn't sign any agreement about this matter—""You vowed, "I do," Baby. That means you'll be right beside me through ups and downs. If you can't comply with that, well, I will. Don't mess with my married life, Mrs. Carancho."His brows w
I rubbed my face on the pillow many times. His kiss keeps playing on my mind. I can still feel the softness of his lips that is totally different from his firm aura. And I think I can still taste the sweetness of his tongue."Sage, sleep!" I shouted quietly, but then I felt the bed move."If you can't sleep on the bed peacefully beside me, then just hug me. You slept so well when you hugged me the last time," he mocked as I felt him moved closer.I glanced at him carelessly but quickly turned aside when I noticed his lips."M-ove away, Delton! Calm down—""What, Savvy? Isn't it you who needs to calm down?" he asked, confusedly.I almost slapped myself because of that. It was his fault that I was becoming insane. I now have no idea how I can still treat him savagely."Uhm. Just it! Calm down.I mean, sleep tight, then never wake up. I mean, sleep tightly." I cringed when I noticed his brows wrinkled and how he was staring at me with a stern expression.I hastily turned my back as I fixe
I stepped backward and immediately hid my hands behind my back. If I am going to wear the ring, that only means I have agreed to let others know that I am married.I cleared my throat and arched my brow."You cannot outsmart me, Attorney. You just want others to know that we are married—""Exactly, Mrs. Carancho. No one wants their property to be roaming around without a proper label, Savvy. And I don't intend to share what's mine." I was shocked a little by what he said, yet I could not stop my heart from celebrating a little either. Especially when our eyes met and saw his without any humour.I cleared my throat again while he, on the other hand, smirked and showed me the peach box."Take it or leave it, Savvy. Wear the ring, then you'll be able to paint again."He opened the box, and that made my eyes widen again. What I am seeing is the same ring I painted the last time. A simple white gold band, shining like the way I painted it."Uhm, can I touch it?"He hadn't yet replied, but