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CHAPTER 11 ~ COLD TURKEY

LOUIS'S POV I can't believe the show of shame that happened this night all because of Flavia, I should have listened to Tommy when he advised me to just call of the wedding instead of leaving this chaotic life with Flavia."You were really enjoying yourself tonight, weren’t you?" I asked when we got back home from the event.I honestly rue coarsing her to come with me. If I had known she was this cheap, I would have honestly left her at home."Excuse me?" She turned around just before she got to the stairs, arms crossed like she's ready for a fight and I am not surprised because she's always in the mood to annoy me. "I was being polite Louis, it’s called socialising. You should try it sometime instead of glaring at everyone that talks or stand close to me." She said like it justified her stupidity tonight."Polite? Did you say polite? You were practically giggling your way through dinner with Carter like a schoolgirl. Did you forget why you are even here or the reason you followed me

CHAPTER 12 ~ CAVEMAN

FLAVIA'S POV I woke up feeling annoyed and very frustrated, after having little or no sleep last night thanks to Louis and all the awful things he said to me last night... First, I didn't want to go to the so called event with him but he practically forced me.Then he embarrassed me at the event because I was talking to someone. To be fair, I actually went too far while flirting with Carter but it was only because Louis had his eyes on me. I mean, I am only his wife on paper, so he shouldn't be bothered by my actions but I guess I was wrong.Although I think it will be best to stay away from him for a while, but unfortunately for me, as soon as I got to the dining area, there he was, already sitting, scrolling through his phone as he sips his black coffee.I sat at the far end of the long dining table, totally ignoring him as I served my breakfast. The fact that he refused to say anything to me or even apologize for how he treated and spoke to me last night is very annoying, which is

CHAPTER 13 ~ THE OFFER

FLAVIA'S POV The silence in the car wasn’t the comfortable kind, it was thick, drawn-out, and padded with all the things neither of us wanted to say. His hands rested lightly on the steering wheel, his knuckles relaxed albeit the tension simmering just beneath the surface.I watched the city blur by through the tinted window, resisting the urge to fidget with my seatbelt. "Where are we going Louis?" I asked impatiently."This is the third time you are asking in the last five minutes and my reply hasn't changed, you have to wait and see." I really don't understand what the suspense is about, we are already on our way and he can as well just tell me."Fine, I don't know why it's so difficult to say, but it's fine." After last night’s debacle and this morning icy breakfast, I thought we were back to ignoring each other, but I guess not. Wherever it is we are going should better be worth ordering me around for.I stayed quiet and watched as he drove into an unfamiliar part of the city

CHAPTER 14 ~ ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY

FLAVIA'S POV It honestly still feels like a dream, I can't believe that I now have an office to myself. Even now, after leaving Louis's office with my documents in hand, on my way back to the building to meet Jaz, it still feels like a wild dream.As soon as the car stopped in front of the Prime corner suite, I stepped out. "Wow, fancy." Jazmine teased as she saw me stepping out of the car. "Who's car is that?""Louis, he asked his driver to drop me." It was a little weird going to his office today because I can still remember what happened the last time I was there.I was practically eating in his office, created a scene and then he offered me contract marriage and with recent development, I am not entirely sure if I am still mad at him or not."Oh, I see. This is getting really interesting, an office space, a black card to furnish the space and then a car to bring you here." I already know what she's driving at but I don't want to give it a thought because I am honestly confused."

CHAPTER 15 ~ NOTHING MORE

LOUIS'S POV The corner office buzzed with the low hum of city life, even from the twentieth floor. I sat behind my desk, scrolling through figures on my screen, but not really seeing any of them as something lingered in my mind."She hugged me." It was brief, warm. Sudden and then she pulled back like she touched fire.I should have forgotten it by now but I can't get it off my mind.The soft knock on the door didn’t startle me, it was sudden and unexpected but only one person knocked like he owned the place."Come in." I said, without looking up.Tommy strolled in with a cup of coffee in each hand, he placed one on my desk before slumping into the chair opposite me. His suit jacket was unbuttoned, tie loosened like always. "I heard from Lidia that Flavia came in this morning," He said casually, before sipping his coffee. "You showed her the vacant floors?"I didn’t reply reply because I can already tell where this is going."You did, didn’t you?" He grinned. "You gave her a space,

CHAPTER 16 ~ THE RULES OF LOUIS

FLAVIA'S POV I never knew flowers could feel like landmines. The orchids on the marble kitchen island were a soft shade of lilac, delicate and perfectly arranged. I reached out instinctively to adjust one of the petals, only slightly because it looked like it was leaning the wrong way."Don’t touch that." Came a voice from behind me and without turning around, I knew it was Louis.I froze. "It’s just a flower, Louis."His footsteps were clipped against the marble floors as he entered the kitchen. "That’s not the point."I turned around slowly, watching him stand there in a blue jeans and a black polo shirt buttoned by the neck and he looks so cute as usual, I love seeing him in casual outfits as well as cooperates, he looks good either ways. It's Sunday and he is not going to work."What is the point, then?" I asked curiously.He narrowed his eyes at the vase. "I had it arranged a certain way."I blinked. "So? I just nudged a petal.""You moved it. The alignment is off." God. Is he

CHAPTER 17 ~ THE CRACKS

LOUIS'S POV I hate when the house is quiet like this.There is something unsettling about silence after a fight, like the tension is still clinging to the walls, replaying every word with sharper edges. I could still hear her voice, thick with anger. Her eyes... God, those eyes had looked at me like I am a monster in a tailored suit.I shouldn’t have snapped at her like I did.I ran a hand down my face, bracing myself on the kitchen island, glaring at the orchids like it was their fault. It wasn’t about the damn flowers, not really. It was about everything else. About how she started leaving her scent in the rooms, her softness in the air, her damn laugh in places where silence used to live and I didn’t know how to deal with that.Flavia wasn’t supposed to… matter. I told myself that the contract was business, that she was just a solution. A temporary fixture to cover up the mess left behind by Emily and the looming eyes of people, media and my workers.And yet, here I am, angry over

CHAPTER 18 ~ RUNNING INTO HIM

FLAVIA'S POV Three days, that’s how long I have managed to evade Louis Frederick under the same roof. It was a delicate dance, listening for the echo of his shoes in the hallway, the low murmur of his voice on a call, the sound of the engine pulling out of the driveway. Only then would I emerge from my room, moving like a shadow from the top floor to the kitchen, careful not to leave a trace. I timed my mornings like a military operation, only when I am certain he has left for work did I come down, grab breakfast in a rush, and disappear to my new office. The office, the fight over the flowers and everything in between all swirled in my head like a storm I couldn’t escape. I don't hate him, I am not sure I have ever hated him but I don't want to feel whatever it is I am starting to feel, not for him. Not for a man who has made it abundantly clear that I am temporary, an accessory to be worn to galas and meetings. A placeholder bride with a contract and an expiration date.And yet…

CHAPTER 19 ~ HEARTS AND HORNS

FLAVIA'S POV "Oh yes, I am. You are in the office right?" I asked curiously."Yes I am.""Okay, come to the parking lot, I need to show you something." I said eagerly."Really, I am on my way." She said as I heard a few shuffling in the background."Hurry." I said before ending the call. Her mind is going to be blown, I still find it difficult to believe that I am the proud owner of a car and not just an ordinary car, but a Mercedes.I barely had time to adjust my lipstick in the rearview mirror before I saw her coming, strutting across the parking lot, hips swaying, heels clicking with authority like she owns the asphalt. Her eyes lock onto the car, then narrow as she approaches with caution.She stops right at my door, hands on her hips. "Who the hell did you rob?"I burst into laughter and push the door open, stepping out. "Do you like it?" I asked curiously but from the look in her eyes, I can already tell that she loves it.She circles the car slowly, inspecting it like a suspi

CHAPTER 20 ~ UNEXPECTED COMPANY

FLAVIA'S POV I smooth the soft fabric of my dress over my hips, checking myself one last time in the mirror. The soft pink satin glows under the warm lights of my vanity, and for once, I feel... good.My hair is curled just the way I like it, lips glossed in a subtle peach, and my favorite pair of nude heels sit ready by the foot of the bed. I glance at the clock, it's thirty minutes until I meet Carter at the restaurant... He sent the address a while ago and the restaurant is just fifteen minutes away, so I still have enough time.But the weird thing is, my heart isn't racing like it should be. In fact, I’m oddly calm. Maybe even too calm.I glance down at my phone again, wondering if I’m making the right decision. Dinner with Carter is harmless, a way to distract myself, a way to feel something other than this mess of confusion over Louis.Just as I reach for my perfume, my bedroom door burst opened... I spun around, shocked.Louis.He didn’t knock, didn't say a word. He just opene

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