Chapter 4
I grab his hand and brought him into the garden. I set up our dinner there and he didn't expect what I'd done. He remained silent and just stared at my setup. He looks so mad and left me there. I was confused by his reaction.What is wrong? I just thought it would be made him happy. He's confusing. Patience, Mallory. You will eventually get to know him more, just understand him. I'm on the verge of crying but I didn't let myself. I fear rejection but one thing learned from it, you have to accept that things aren't for you.I just stayed in my room. Tomorrow is another day, I will have a good day tomorrow.I woke up from the knock in my room, Tessa brought a paper bag containcontainingform as a secretary. I jump in bliss and hug Tessa. Finally, I've got a job. This is my dream.I was scared when I step my feet in the floor of Canon's company. I didn't see him this morning so I assume that he came to his work early than usual. I can't stand how rude he is, but I don't have any choice but to endure all the things he might do in the future.The front desk ask my name and I was confused about what surname would I be using. I choose Mallory Evans instead, I don't want other employees to treat me nicely just because I'm married to Canon. I want to gain genuine friends. I know Canon doesn't want to let otothersnow about our marriage.She told me that I needed to meet Canon on the 13th floor. I rode an elevator and I met a guy who came rushing beside me.“That was close.” He said in relief. I was shocked at how handsome he is. He looks like a supermodel from a certain clothing brand. He's breathtakingly handsome, but Canon is more handsome after all. I shook my head in annoyance at the thought of having Canon on my mind.“Hi. I'm Elvis Stark, new here?” He asks nicely. I smiled sweetly and reach for his hand.“I'm Mallory Evans. Yes, this is my first day.” His eyes widen in shock and he quickly smiled at me. He welcome me into their workplace, he's one of the stockholders in this company, and he has a larger share compared to others so he has a high position in this company.He will also come to Canon's office since he wanted to tell something to him. We shared random topics while waiting. We reached the 13th floor and I let him talk to Canon first. I also informed Elvis that I'm the new secretary of Canon. He was confused at first since he knew Canon as someone who doesn't like to have a secretary. He doesn't trust anyone, according to Elvis.I smiled quickly when I heard the door open and close, Elvis was already done talking with Canon.“See you around!” He said. I said the same thing and I sighed before reaching the door of Canon's office. I held the doorknob and silently open it. I saw Canon looking so busy, he was wearing eyeglasses which suits him so much. He's just wearing his white sleeves which fit him, it reveals how flexible his biceps is. I can't take my eyes off him. He looks so dashing right now. I can't believe he is my husband.“Stop staring.” He said coldly. There I was back in reality and realized how rude he is. Yes, he's my husband but in the papers only. I came across his table and sit in front of him. He didn't bother to look at me. He's just signing the tons of papers in front of him while reading something on his laptop.“What should I do first, Mr. Stutter?” I said professionally. He stilled and look at me intently. I felt my heart beat fast by the way he looks at me. I felt the butterflies in my stomach.“What's with the Mr. Stutter?” He asked annoyingly.“I just thought that your employees might know what is our relationship if I called you by your first name.” He looks at me as if he's examining my face. I touched my face and check if there was any dirt. He shook his head and looked away.“Sure thing. Make a brewed coffee for me. Less sugar.” He said. I immediately stand up and cheerfully bowed my head.“Got it!” I said excitedly. He look at me as if he was confused by the retired lady in front of me. I just left his office and make him a coffee. I saw a beautiful woman come to Canon's office right after I left. Is she his girlfriend? She must be lucky. Maybe he wasn't rude to her.I felt a little sad at the thought that maybe they were doing something nasty inside his office. I'm his wife and yet he's cheating in front of me. I can't blame him. He just needed me for his benefit and he just paid me to act as his wife. I don't have a right to be mad at him and accused him of cheating on me.I was back in reality when I felt the hot water spilled in my hands. I'm on the verge of crying, it's so painful. I immediately cover it with a cloth and came rushing to Canon's office. It took me so long to prepare his coffee, he might be so mad at me right now.I knock on his door and I heard him say, get in. I was nervous when I found him looking irritated at me.“What took you so long?” He asked coldly. I can't answer it so I just hand him the coffee. He immediately saw my hand covered with a piece of cloth. My eyes widen in fear when I saw how his face turned darkly. I'm shaking at the thought of him scolding me.“What the hell.” He said so madly.Chapter 5I immediately grab my hand from his hold but he didn't let me. Instead, he look closely at my hand and removed the piece of cloth covering my wound. I flinched at how painful it is.“You're so careless. Will you please take care of yourself? You didn't do any good.” He said coldly and I was on the verge of crying. He's still blaming me, I don't ask for him to heal my wounds.“Let go of me,” I said while crying. I can't take it anymore. I hate him so much. I'm in pain and yet he's being rude to me. He can just let me sign the papers and let me slip away from his sight until he can file for a divorce. But why he's keeping me anyway?“No. We still needed to heal your wounds.” He said with finality. He called someone to bring a first aid kit to his office. The one who brought a first aid kid looked so confused about why I did get injured. Canon sit in front of me, he held my hand softly. He's so much focusing on healing my wounds. He stops doing his work just to aid my hand. I ca
Chapter 6I was dumbfounded when Canon said that. I can't describe how I felt. I felt like my heart was broken into pieces. I know he's rude but I sometimes wish that he will eventually change his personality. I know I needed to endure the pain I'm feeling right now.We rode back home in his car, and none of us talk for the whole ride. I just kept my mouth shut, I don't have any strength to keep up with his rudeness right now. I just sit there while looking through the car's window. I'm sightseeing the view outside, there are different lights from the stores and buildings we see along the way.I smiled to myself when I remember my precious time with Daddy. We used to stroll around the road at night and look for cheap food. I can remember how simple our life is, now we can't predict what will happen next.I lose myself and drown in sleep. I was awakened by the man's voice.“Wake up!” He shouted. I was shocked by the tone of his voice. It was none other than, Canon. He left me there the
Chapter 7I gasped. I shook my head and just ignore his presence. I have the right to remain silent. I'm still mad at him, he's been pissing me off lately. I might do something that will also passim off.“Answer me.” He said. I just continue what I'm doing right now even though my hand is shaking. I can feel his gaze towards me.“Look at me.” He demanded. I didn't follow what he said. He touched my chin and let me look at him. My eyes widen when I smell his breath. He's too close! I examined his face, he looks so beautiful with that pointed nose, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, kissable lips, and soft yet manly skin. I smell his scent. “Why are you looking at me like that?” He asked and he immediately let me go. He felt the awkwardness between us. I don't even know how to speak a word to him.“I rejected him because I'm already married,” I said. He look surprised by what I said. Does it sound surprising? Isn't it the proper way to do it in a marriage? I can stay loyal to him even if h
Chapter 8I can't forget what happened yesterday. I hope Canon will eventually change himself so I will no longer need to deal with his rudeness. I quickly changed and ready myself to work. I went downstairs and I didn't see Canon. A driver also approached me that he will send me to the office since Canon go to work early.It's unusual for him to go to work early since he usually goes to the gym first to work out before he ready himself for work. He has a healthy lifestyle and he always disgusts me whenever I ate in-can food. He always eats a salad which is food for animals. Sorry to offend you guys but Canon looks like an animal. I laughed at my thoughts and the driver look at me as if I'm a mental hospital patient.I immediately look for Canon in his office but I didn't see him. Where the hell he is? Janice approach me as always, she clung herself to my shoulder.“Let's go to the mall later! I want to buy new lipsticks!” She said cheerfully, I just agreed since it's been a long time
Chapter 9I felt awkward when I realized what I have done last night. I had some guts to stare at him while sleeping when in fact he's rude when he's awake! What the hell is wrong with my eyes?I saw Canon eating some breakfast and I immediately sat in front of him silently. I only heard our spoons and pork hitting our plates while eating, we didn't speak any words to each other. I hate this silence. I was about to greet him a good morning but he stood up and left me there alone. He also signals that we're going to work already so I immediately ready myself. AThroughoutour the ride heading to the office, none of us speak a word. We just listen to music and felt the breathing of each other. I don't know if he's acting the usual since he's always silent, second if he knew that it's awkward for me as if he does care about what I feel or he hates how annoying I am. The latter is the most accurate though.We finally reached the office and I headed first so that no one can see us together.
Chapter 10I'm just silent while eating our lunch, he keeps stealing a glimpse of me. I don't know what's up to him. I didn't bother to ask, I don't want things to get more awkward. We finished eating and we headed back to the office.It was indeed a tiring day, I felt like all my energy was drained. Janice approached me and sat in front of my desk. She said she needed to say something.“You know what, Mr. Stutter's girlfriend will come to this coming event! OMG, she looks like a supermodel. Her body figure will make you think of why life is so unfair!” She dramatically stated. I felt like my heart was gripped so hard, I felt the pain in my chest. I don't know why, do I care for him?Maybe, I'm just hurt that we're married but he's still in contact with his girlfriend. I'm such a fool for believing that he doesn't have any hookups with any other woman except me. We're just married in papers, we haven't done any intimate or romantic moments together. We just keep annoying each other and
Chapter 11Everything happened so fast. The lights are illuminating my sight but I can see clearly that Canon punches Sean in the middle of the dance floor. What the hell! It created a scene, the music stops and the people around us were looking at us as if we are playing a role in a certain film. This is so embarrassing. What's more surprising and scary is the look on Canon's face. I can see his veins and his dark face while looking at Sean. I'm so shocked that I couldn't react immediately. I heard Elvis and Rehan come to the dance floor and stopped the commotion, I felt Janice and Kally's hands, and they dragged me out of the scene. I felt Canon's presence behind my back and I'm not wrong when I think that he will grab my arm and pull me out of this bar. He's dragging me and I can feel his firm hold in my hand. I can sense that my hand right now is so red. We reached his car and he furiously open the door and let me inside. I can tell that he doesn't want to talk right now. He'
Chapter 12I heard a knock on my door and the maid told me to go down to the dining hall to eat lunch with Canon. I immediately prepared myself and went down. I saw him freshly showered sitting in the dining hall while the food is being prepared. I can't stop myself from smiling at the fact that the ambiance today is so light and I can't imagine that this day would come. "Hi." I greeted him with a smile and he just nodded and ask me to sit down. We silently eat our lunch, and all I can hear is our movements. "Do you wanna go somewhere today?" He asked. I was shocked at first that he asked me so I couldn't respond right away. "Oh, I might visit my parents today. I haven't seen them yet these days. I will them some food." I told him. "Do you want me to come with you?" I immediately said no, and I can feel the different emotions he showed in his eyes when I told him that. "I mean, they don't know about us yet. I can't tell them right now, they will be stressed about it, especially