ELVIRA"My next question would be," I start. "I always go to the orphanage every Wednesday to see the children, which are kind of...my friends," I pause for a moment, trying to calm my nerves down. I already feel really emotional just thinking of the kids."Mhmm," I hear him say, bringing me back to reality."I... I'm sorry," I apologize again and want to continue, but he cuts me short."You know, little wife," he speaks with a scoff. "The first time I met you, I thought you were brave and sassy, but it turns out you are just like the other women I've met - timid and always apologizing," he says, his voice dripping with mock disbelief.I close my eyes, feeling an insult to my dignity. This man just hurt my pride! No motherfucker has ever spoken to me like this in my entire life, and I am not going to just keep quiet and let him insult me any further!"You know...!!!" I speak up with a raised voice but suddenly keep quiet. I don't want to do anything to annoy him, for Andrew's sake. I
ELVIRA“ Hmm" he hums. “ That was quick!" “ It's a good deal, so why would I not take it?" I say. “ Hmm..my little wife is being sassy, I like it!" He snarls, planting kisses on my neck. “ So If I am able to seduce you before a year time, the contract marriage would end before five years time?” I ask again, trying to confirm very well. " Yes” he replies firmly. Suddenly, it hits me like a ton of bricks. This man is just so sly and mischievous! He knows I am not able to seduce even an ant and he makes this deal with me just to mock me!" “ Hold on" I suddenly say, my smile fading away. I stand up with force this time around as I easily slip from his grip, taking him by surprise.I turn to face him, my eyes locked on his as I try to discern any hint of a joke or trick. But, his face is as serious as ever and I cannot read anything from his calm expression."Are you serious?" I ask, still struggling to process the offer.“ A-are you being serious right now?" I ask, still trying to u
ELVIRAHe is a ruthless and cold man whose first rule is never to ask for his love or any romantic gesture, so I don't know if asking for a contract marriage is crossing the line. I don't know if he would be angry or neutral but I just pray he doesn't take it too seriously. Demetrius sits still, his expression is unreadable and calm, just as always. I try to strain my head to study his face to look for any sign of reaction from him but it is not possible. After what feels like eternity, he finally speaks up. “ Is that really what you want?" He asks, his voice calm and leveled. “ Do you really want to marry me?" I take a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. “ Yes" I reply, looking him directly in his eyes. I don't want him to notice my fear and nervousness. “ Yes," I say again. " Note, this is not a way to ask for your love, no. Th-th-this is what I truly want this, please” I sniffle, trying to hold back the tears that are threatening to fall down my eyes. The silence between u
ELVIRAI want to scream out with excitement and at the same time scoff in disbelief. My emotions are in a jumbled mess! "Are you guys being serious now?" I ask, a huge smile forming on my face. "We are being very serious, ma'am," the lady replies. Oh my God! This is just like a dream to me! This is the best gift I could ever get from Demetrius! When he said he doesn't have an answer to my request I am feeling down and very sad. But this action of his is enough to brighten up my whole mood! Who knew Demetrius had a heart?!I am so happy that I keep grinning like a Cheshire cat. "Please come in!" I squeal with excitement as I open my door wide for the ladies to come in. "Let's get this marriage started already!" One of the ladies speaks up with a bright smile. She seems jovial. "The wedding starts in three hours, so we have to get you before three hours is over." "Let's get started then!" I say excitedly. The ladies start getting me all dolled up and ready for my big day today!
ELVIRAI raise a confused eyebrow, why the hell is he speaking to me so nicely and even complimenting my beauty? This is just so strange and surreal to believe. But, deep down in my heart, I truly wish all these are real and he means every word that comes out of his mouth. But, I still don't crave for his love with the fear of my fragile heart being broken once again.Suddenly, he snakes his arm around me and leans in close, his hot breath caressing my skin. “My mother is watching us, act nice and act like we are all lovey-dovey with each other," he whispers.My eyes scan around the hall and just as he said, my gaze meets with that of his mother's who has a sweet, contented smile plastered on her face. She looks genuinely happy and kind and I cannot believe that a calm and jovial woman birthed someone as cold as him.But coming to think of it, this is actually the reason he is acting all lovey-dovey with me. My heart sinks at the thought of this and the smile on my face fades.“So tel
ELVIRA"I can say, I'm quite impressed, darling," His mother says again.I am so lost in staring at Demetrius that I don't reply to Ma'am Quintin. Suddenly, Demetrius's gaze falls on mine, staring at me intensely. I feel my cheeks flush and immediately break eye contact with him, turning my attention back to his mother.Ma'am Quintin laughs, shaking her head with amusement. "Young adults nowadays," she thinks out loud, making me turn red with embarrassment."I never knew you would take this marriage so far," she speaks up again, her voice gentle and very emotional. "You know, sweetie, when I brought up the idea of a marriage with you, I didn't expect him to take it so seriously. This feels like a dream to me.""You literally forced me into this marriage," I hear Demetrius mumble inaudibly under his breath. I want to burst out laughing but immediately hold myself, I don't want his mother to think I am being disrespectful and uninterested in what she is saying."Thank you so much, dear,
ELVIRA“ Th..thank you, I guess," I reply, raising a confused brow. “ Anyways!" Hendrix suddenly says, his usual bright smile appearing on his face. “ Let us celebrate because it is a lot! My cold-hearted brother is finally married!" I laugh at his outspoken and cheerful personality. Honestly, I am grateful for meeting such wonderful people like Demetrius's mother and brother. “ Hey waiter, come over here!" Hendrix yells, signaling for the waiter who was afar to come over. After a few seconds, the waiter comes over and Hendrix takes a glass of wine out of his tray and hands it to me. “ Thank you," I appreciate as I collect the glass of wine from him. “ Here you go, Damien," he says as he hands Demetrius one glass of wine.Nonchalantly, Demetrius takes it from him with an eye roll. Hendrix then walks to the center of the hall and hits his glass of wine lightly to get everyone's attention. After he has successfully gotten everyone's attention, he speaks up. “ Today is very speci
After the dance, Demetrius takes my hands and leads me out of the banquet hall. We walk down a corridor that looks so beautiful and fairytale-like, it's hard to believe it's real! There are beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, emitting soft, enchanting light, and the walls are adorned with intricate tapestries that match the chandeliers. The chandeliers create a magical atmosphere, reflecting beautiful patterns on the marbled floor as we take each step. It feels like I'm walking on clouds, smooth and mesmerizing. "Where are you taking me?" I manage to ask as Demetrius pulls me down the corridor. "Anywhere, my little wife," he says, his voice deep and husky. Demetrius stops in front of a set of large, ornate double doors. He pushes the doors open, and my eyes widen in surprise. Before me is something I thought only existed in fantasy or romantic movies! An artist is in the room, working on a very large piece of painting that seems tailor-made for Demetrius and me. We