"Greg, good morning? What would you like for breakfast?"
"What? Did you just call me Greg? Are we mates? What gives you the right to call me that name? Because you're my wife? Hey kid, listen, Don't you ever call me Greg.""But… We're…married…""So what? I only married you because of my grandmother. And looking at it, we're not on the same level, be it age, class, or status! You're just an eighteen-year-old country girl."…………"I'm 26 and you're just 18, eight years age gap isn't a joke. The fact that we're married doesn't give you the right to call me by my name. Didn't your parents teach you about respecting your elders?""How should I address you then?""Just call me sir. I don't ever want to hear Greg from that tiny mouth of yours."" You just spoiled my mood this early morning."I quickly went into my bedroom and changed into formal clothes. Took my briefcase and left. On my way to the door, I heard her say something stupid." Sir, where are you going to?"This girl must be crazy."Where am I going to? Who are you to ask me such things? I think I have to set some rules in this house. Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you now, I don't mind you taking a paper and pen to jot them down since your brain isn't matured enough.Number one, you must maintain your distance from me. At no point should you be any means whether mistakenly or intentionally touch me.Number two, Don't ever see me as your husband, don't even think about it, just see me as your Brother taking care of you since you can't afford to do that!Number three, I don't want to see you near my things, my clothes, shoes, bags, in fact, I don't ever want to see you in my bedroom.There is an exception though, since we're having our honeymoon and grandma intentionally arranged a one-room apartment for us with only one bathroom, just take your bath whenever I'm no where in sight and leave the bathroom. I slept on the sofa last night, you will be sleeping on the sofa while I stay in the bedroom till our honeymoon is over. Once we go back to my house, I have different rooms, just pick one and stay in there. I don't want to see you near my bedroom, okay?"… Ok..okay"" Rule number three, whenever we happen to go out in public, which I know wouldn't happen often except for family gatherings, you can touch me but, Don't be too clingy." Anytime grandma comes visiting, that is the only time you're permitted to enter my bedroom.""And also, my food is none of your concerns except I specifically request for it. That's all for now, I'd let you know about the rest later."I said and walked out of the house.******Sophie and I got married yesterday. It was a very private wedding strictly for immediate family members only. The private wedding was my idea which my parents and grandmother readily agreed to since it was the only condition I gave for the wedding to happen between us. I have never seen my so-called "wife" before in my life. The first time I saw her was on the altar yesterday and I must say she's beautiful and so young but, she isn't my type. She's isn't up to the standard of women I like, she's below par. Immediately I saw her yesterday, I knew this wasn't going to work. I only did this out of the respect I have for my grandmother. Infact, I owe her my life. She's the only person I don't say no to anything she asks. When she approached me about the marriage matter, I didn't say no even though I knew I wasn't ready. My mother had set me up with countless women over the years which I turned everyone of them down. She was even surprised when she said I was getting married to whom grandma chose for me.Sophie, yeah my wife's name. I heard she's a country girl from Gema village. I heard from my grandmother how her family saved her when she went to the village for a project few years back. The only way she thought she could repay them was her grandson marrying their daughter to change their status. I saw her parents and how they looked yesterday, I must say, they really looked poor. Even trying to push them for the wedding up still couldn't hide their status. They were really nice to me at the wedding and I acted like the best son-in-law yesterday.Sophie wore a simple wedding gown that covered everywhere, I don't know who chose that kind of wedding gown for her. Yes, it was expensive but I didn't like it. I love my women showing some skin, sexy and slim with blonde hair. Well, she's the opposite of the women I liked.After our vows, when we were asked to kiss the bride, I gave her a quick peck so as not to cause a scene. The way she was waiting for that kiss, you'd know that's her first kiss but I'm sure she didn't enjoy it.My grandmother arranged a two-week honeymoon for us in Green island but I lied about a business I needed to work on the following week and she agreed to one week. The truth is, I don't even see her as a woman at all. I can't even take her out, a whole Billionaire like me, settling for that?I looked at her throughout our wedding yesterday and my conclusion was to treat her like a sister.The incident that happened this morning to me made me angry and it was funny at the same time. When she came asking what I'd like to eat, she really looked funny.Imagine her calling me Greg?? Are we mates? My sister wouldn't try that with me and she's two years older than her.And what was that dress? Why is she dressed like that? What did I get myself into? I can't even show her to my friends nor the outside world. Thank God it was a private wedding and the public still sees me as a bachelor because how am I going to tell them the hottest Billionaire bachelor settled for that?……" Thank you" I said in between tears. I was asked to blow the candles and make a wish, I did as I was told.They presented me with different presents. I opened them after the other and was amazed at the wonderful gifts they got me.Elliot asked for our food to be served, we all ate and sang. We played different games and sang." Let's go and dance!!" Tracy suddenly exclaimedWe left the VIP room and went to the Dance floor in the VIP section of the bar. On our way, I saw a family face and was surprised. Immediately he saw me, he came over to where I was." Ma'am welcome" The manager from the Williams Hotel here in Bellaris saidI saw the surprised look on everyone and asked to be excused. The General manager and I walked to a corner to talk." Do you work here as a part-time manager? How come you're a manager in two different companies" I asked The manager smiled and replied," Didn't you see the name when you came in?" He asked" I did, it was just "W" I answered" Didn't it ring
" No thanks" I simply replied" Why? It's just to eat something nice after all the stress we've been through these past few days" he said smiling" Or should I call the rest to Join us? It seems you don't want to eat with me alone" Elliot said looking at me" It's not that Okay, let's eat dinner together then" I agreedWe both went to a small Restaurant outside the school. It was a popular place amongst students. Elliot ordered for both of us at my request.After we were done eating, we talked for a while and left.He tried to pay for my taxi back to the hostel but I declined. I got home a few minutes later. " Did you go somewhere after your exam?" Diana asked immediately I entered our room." Oh sorry I didn't call to inform you, Elliot and I went out for dinner after the exam" I replied" Hmm.. so, you went out on a date with him?" She asked " You heard me clearly Diana, it was not a date. Going out to eat with a coursemate isn't a date" I replied" But…. He's handsome and……"I
Both Rose and Greg were surprised. As I was about to continue what I was saying, Greg ordered me out." Get out" Greg ordered" I'm not going anywhere" I replied" Sophie, you're testing my patience, I said get out!" He shouted" Get out? And she stays? No way I'm going anywhere when she's here" I repliedGreg became quiet. " Rose, let's Go" Greg said taking his car keys from the tableI immediately blocked his way to stop him from leaving. " Where do you think you're going?" I asked with my voice laced with angerWithout replying, Greg pushed me out of his way. He held Rose's hand and they both walked out. I ran after him and shouted" If you leave with her, this would be the last time you'd see me in this house!" I retorted angrilyGreg stopped walking for a while, he turned to look at me and scoffed" Suit yourself" he said and they both left.I was speechless. He chose Rose at the end. Why am I still here? What's the essence of this sham called Marriage? The amount of pain I
I stood there speechless. I looked at both of them and ran out of words. I felt my chest tightened, the more I looked at them, the more pain I felt.Coming all the way from Bellaris to see this? Greg looked at me for a few minutes and walked past me. Few minutes later, Rose came out of the kitchen, she held two cups and made her way towards the sitting. Immediately she saw me, she was startled." When did you get here? Why are you here?" She asked surprised at my presenceI didn't reply and walked to the sitting room to where Greg was seated, he was busy with his laptop." I want us to talk" I said to himHe didn't reply and continued with what he was doing on his system.This time, Rose was now seated beside him. She gave him a cup of tea and they both continued talking about business." Are you ready? We're going to start the meeting Soon" Greg told Rose who nodded to his question.WowI'm not leaving here without talking to him.I sat down on the cushion beside Greg. Greg was now
Sophie's povIt's been a week since the incident between Greg and I. I have been apologizing everyday, from text messages, to calls, none of them worked.Greg didn't respond to any of my messages, to make things worse, Greg blocked my number!Yes, he blocked my line from calling him.After he left that day, Diana scolded me a lot. Up till now, she still scolds me for saying such things about Greg." You were wrong, totally wrong. I don't know how you're going to go about this cos Greg was really disappointed" Diana said.My only option was to call Pete. I have been calling Pete for days, at first, he didn't pick, but now, his number isn't connecting. I guess he has blocked my number too.Tomorrow was my matriculation and the following week, my exams would be starting.I had called Nana, Victoria and my parents to inform them about my matriculation. When I called Nana to inform her, I apologized about the way I reacted during Greg's mom's birthday . She didn't take it to heart and tol
The following morning, Greg woke up early. He felt Sophie's weight on him, she was now wrapped in his embrace with her head on his chest.Greg smiled at this sight and gave her a peck on her forehead.He had work to do but he didn't want to miss this moment. He went back to sleep.A call entered and woke both Sophie and Greg up. Greg reached out for his phone and picked the call after checking the caller ID" What is it?" He said coldly" Where are you? We've been looking for you since yesterday" Pete said on the other end." I'm at Bellaris country with my wife" Greg said with all seriousnessSophie was already awake when he said that, she immediately sat up on the bed. " Why are you here?" She asked touching her forehead" Let's talk later," Greg said to Pete and hung up the call." Are you okay?" Greg asked concerned" What are you doing here! How did I get here!" Sophie shoutedShe checked herself and realized she was wearing Greg's shirt" What happened? Did you take advantage o