Chapter 9

"My family heard the news about our marriage."

I slowed down my pace of chewing and looked at Kadmiel. We are having our breakfast together. It's been days since I moved in here. He always drives me to school but rarely fetches me because of his schedule. The news about our secret marriage also already broke out and it shocked a lot of people.

I'm sure girls are now crying because they had no zero percent chance now to Kadmiel. Well, unless of course, they're desperate enough to chase after a married man.

"And?" I asked, after swallowing the food in my mouth.

"They have been wanting to meet you ever since they found out about our relationship. Especially my dad. . ." He paused as if he remembered something. "He idolizes your mom so much. And he can't wait to meet the daughter of his greatest idol."

"Mommy?"

He nodded. "Yup. He loves watching her films."

"Wow. My mom is really popular, huh."

Mom was a great and known artist during her time. Well, up until now, her name is still popular. And I'm also always compared to her. People always make a fuss about my huge differences with her. People always expect someone's child to inherit everything from the parent. Their mindset is so fucked up. Poor them.

"Is it okay to bring you to our house this Saturday?"

I choked up. Today is already Thursday. That is fast!

Kadmiel was alert to give me a glass of water. He even stood up to caress my back while I'm drinking.

"T-That fast?" I asked as I looked up to him.

He looked down at me. He nodded in pursed lips. He put some of the strands of my hair behind my ear while waiting for me to speak again.

"Do you think they'll like me?"

"More than like," he replied.

"Don't fool me!"

"I'm not, Katriel. I'm telling the truth, okay? They'll love you. That's for sure." He pulled the chair and put it beside me. He sat there and softly held my cheeks. "You're the first woman I'll introduce to them. No one set the standards for my family. You are the standard."

My lips curved downwards as I felt my heart slowly melted. He's so good with words, huh. I might tighten the security of my heart. He's dangerous!

I sighed. "Fine."

"Don't overthink. It'll be fine." He smiled at me.

What Kadmiel said didn't help me. I still feel anxious about it. Even though what we have is fake, it's clearly not on the papers. And I need to at least get liked by his family. It's for… validation. This is one of the rare times I will seek validation from other people.

When I'm inside the campus, I can feel people's hesitation to even lay their sight on me. I also noticed that gossip about me died down. Even Anna finally shut up about her arguments against me. She now realized Kadmiel and I are real together, huh? Only marriage will shut her up, wow.

"Katriel!"

I looked back to see who called me. It was Dennise, she's half-running to reach me. 

We've been blockmates for awhile now but I just recently got along with her because of a certain activity we paired up for. She's very hyper and I can't keep up with her energy sometimes. She's also friends with everyone, but she told me she has no main circle.

She kind of reminds me of myself before. I get along with everyone. At every party, I am always greeted by someone. But at the end of the day, only Noreene is who I have. Now that I lie down going to parties, my interactions with people also decrease. I'm not complaining though, it's really peaceful when my life is not crowded by unnecessary people.

"Hey, Dennise." I greeted back with a grin.

"Let's have lunch together? I'll introduce you to my main," she wiggled her brows. I just smirked and agreed.

Of course she has like Noreene in her life too.

We went straight to the cafeteria. Her neck is long, looking for that person she's pertaining to. Dennise is a petite girl. She's actually cute.

"Zico!" She waved her hand at the guy sitting alone at one table. He has tanned skin that matches the strong features of his face and body. "Hey. I'm with a new found friend."

Zico arched his brow before I saw him scan me wholly. He smirked at Dennise and shrugged.

"A new friend again. Probably someone you'll end up just saying a hi to when walking along the corridor then never hang out with her again," Zico scoffed.

I laughed. That surely always happens with Dennise. She's that friendly. She knows almost everyone in the campus. May it be in the lower year or higher.

"Well, sorry to say but your accusation will remain just an accusation." Dennise rolled her eyes and pulled me closer to her. "We're blockmates, we'd hang out now everyday."

"So you'll replace me now?" Zico smirked.

"I don't know. It depends on your performance," Dennise teased. "Kidding! You two can be my main friends. We can be a trio."

"Whatever, Ms. Congeniality."

I laughed at how Zico called Dennise by that. That suits her well!

After Dennise introduced me to him, we bought our lunch and started eating together with Zico. I like their humor. Especially Zico. He's effortlessly savage and funny. How I wish we could be with Noreene, too. However, Noreene's schedule doesn't match mine. Her lunch break is a bit later than mine.

As my classes ended, I was surprised to see Kadmiel waiting for me. And I was more shocked with my reaction and how I welcomed him.

I ran like a kid and immediately encircled my arms around him, not minding the people around us. I felt him chuckle as he hugged me back.

"Look at this baby being happy to see me," he whispered.

I rolled my eyes and pulled away a bit from the hug.

"That's a natural reaction to see from a baby who missed her Daddy," I teased. "Miss you, Daddy."

"Daddy, huh?" he scoffed, which made me laugh even more.

I asked Kadmiel why he was able to fetch me today and he said he got off from work early. I also thought he would immediately drive us home but I just found him driving to a mall.

"We'll date?" I arched my brow.

"Why? You don't want to?"

"Did I say I don't? I was just asking," I replied.

I saw his lips curved and didn't say anything. As he parked his car, I immediately unbuckled my seatbelt and straddled him. He could only widen his eyes and held my waist for support. He looked confused at first, but immediately smirked and laughed.

"I missed you." I pouted. "We live under the same roof but ever since I got back to school and you went back to working, we rarely see each other."

"We always eat breakfast together?"

"Yeah and never see each other again the rest of the day!

"We're both tired," he laughed.

"I know…" I sighed. "I've been so kiss deprived, Kadmiel! Oh my God, I almost broke my drought by finding someone."

"Katriel," he warned. His hold tightened as he glared at me.

"Just kidding." I laughed.

He pulled me closer to him and gave me a fleeting lip lock. I groaned and punched him. That's not what I wanted. It wasn't enough! It will never be enough.

Kadmiel laughed at my reaction. He neared his face again as his lips journeyed from my nose down my lips. Unlike the first kiss he gave me, his kisses now are deep enough to make my head spin all over. As thoroughly and as passionate, I returned his kisses.

I moved a bit to fix my position and almost gasped when I felt his huge bulge in between his thighs. I heard him groan and pull me a bit away from it. 

As our kiss reached the deepest core, I felt him pull a handful of my hair, making me gasp in a little pain it gave me.

We were both panting hard as we stopped the kiss to look for air to breathe. I rested my forehead on his shoulder as he pulled me closer to him for a hug. 

I gulped when the material of his shorts brushed against my sensitive area. I feel so heated right now that deep kisses won't be enough to make me calm.

"Kad…" I called softly.

"Hmm?" His hand traveled from my back to my hair and gently caressed it.

"I'm so turned on," I whispered.

He chuckled huskily and tightened his hug around me.

"I know, baby. I am too," he whispered back. "But we can't do it here. We won't do it here."

"But…" I protested. I rose up and eyed him. He looks drunk from the kisses. And I know I am too. "Kad, I don't think I can go around the mall while I am this turned on."

"Babe…" He sighed. 

"Kadmiel, please?" I kissed his cheek. "If we can't do it here, let's just go home."

Kadmiel held both of my cheeks to pull my face up. 

"Fine. If that's what my baby wants," he whispered and kissed me on the lips.