They were on their way back home when Justin suddenly stopped in front of a Wal-Mart.
The event that took place at his parents' place still stunned Justin. He wanted a breather, so he took off to Wal-Mart without telling her. He left Fiona alone in the car and entered the store, explaining nothing to her, making her frown. He was aware that it was a wrong move on his part. But it was his impulse reaction, which he has been doing more than ever lately.
Doing better than nothing, Fiona got out of the car and followed Justin inside the store. But she took a different direction, went towards the books section, and started checking them out. She picked up a few of them, which she had been longing to read for a long time, and walked towards the payment counter.
When she came to the counter, she saw Justin carrying dozens of packets of different kinds of chocolates. It came as a shocker to her that the CEO of one of the leading companies in the industry was obsessed with chocolates.
Well! That's something.
After paying for his chocolates, he gave his card to the counter woman for Fiona's books, but she soon interrupted him as she quickly gave her own credit card. "I am paying for it..."
Before he could intervene, she told him coldly, "I am capable of paying for my own stuff. You need not worry." Leaving him speechless once again.
Well!! That went great. Fiona walked towards his car, happy that she had shown him that she didn't need him. The nerve of him to treat her like that. She would be damned if she allowed him to push her around.
Justin was out of words once again. First at lunch and now here. Well, he was definitely wrong to judge her, but you can't blame him. He was aware of the fact that she had married him for a reason. But, like a jerk, he thought it was all of his own money. Because she works for her father's company, her pay will be good, and her father admires her, so he will not force her to marry a woman who is obsessed with money. Of course, he should have thought about that before, but being brought up in a family with a good financial background makes you wary of every situation. And it isn't easy to trust people around you. You never know who might back-stab you.
Justin knew that he didn't have any right to shout at her. Like a douche, he didn't even show up on their marriage night because he was pissed at the fact that his father had blackmailed him into marrying Fiona. So instead of spending his night with his beloved wife Fiona, he stayed in his office and engrossed himself in work.
Justin had a sneaking suspicion that she was listening in on his conversation with Grace when he called her a gold digger behind her back. It was his gut feeling, and most of the time, his intuition was correct. But to make the matter worse, he said lots of bullshit about her, which now he honestly regrets saying. And when he threw the plate, Grace explained to him that Fiona had bought the tray of food in his room because she had asked her to and not by her own will. However, Justin still could not forget her scared face when he snarled at her. She was pale and was trying hard to control her tears. And that look on her face made his heart clench.
It stunned him when he learned from his dad that Fiona had been working from home for the past week. The presentation she was working on was very important for the company. Because of her presentation, they could crack a big deal with one of the most promising companies. He himself saw that presentation, and it was brilliant. But he didn't know that she was the one who made it. Justin definitely mistook her.
One thing he didn't understand: why the hell did Fiona marry him if not for money?
The car ride back to his apartment was again filled with uncomfortable silence.
After thinking for such a long time, Justin concluded that he should apologize to her for his harsh behavior. He should clear the air between them. When he was about to say something, Fiona's phone rang. "Hey... Yeah, it's been good... I can't skip work for my marriage, you know... Even if... I miss you guys... (With a laugh). Awe, I love you too, Mason and Emmy... Hmm... Cool, see you at seven... Of course, I have been longing to have fun with my two best buddies; as it is, it has been a while since we have hung out... Okay. cool, see you then." In the last part, where she talked about having fun, Justin felt extremely guilty and couldn't say anything to her. But as for Fiona, she could finally enjoy herself after a long time. Hanging out with Mason and Emily always brings a smile to her face. So today, they decided to hang out at a DJ pub and, for once, she was going to let herself loose. She is not an alcoholic, but once in a while, she drinks. Mas
Fiona's words still stunned Justin. He sat on the couch thinking about all the things she had told him. She is the most beautiful person he has ever laid eyes on. It might sound a bit cliché, but it's the truth. This is not because of how he treated her, but because he still remembers the day when he first met her. He met his wife two months ago at a business party. He had heard about her through his father. His father, Daniel, was always babbling about her traits and sincerity towards her work. And if he gives it some thought, indeed, she is sincere and diligent. The presentation that she prepared was very promising. Fiona did her work cleverly. She has been working with his father for the past two years, but he couldn't meet her due to his work. But two months ago, Justin finally met her at a business party. Fiona looked pretty that day. She wore a red dress which fitted her perfectly. The dress was not too flashy. It was plain and simple, which looked beau
Fiona woke up with a nasty headache the following day. She was suffering from a terrible hangover. She was trying to sit up, but the pain in her head was not letting her. She wasn't even able to open her eyes. The hangover was excruciating. After a few minutes, she felt someone helping her to sit, who also gave her a pill and water. Her eyes were still closed, so she assumed it was Grace who was helping her; she willingly accepted it and drifted off into a peaceful slumber. Fiona woke up again, but at eight in the morning. Her head ached even more. She is a light drinker, and she drank a lot. That's the reason why painkillers have little effect on her body. She forced herself up, took a bath, and went to the dining area with her coffee. Only coffee could help her to get rid of this hangover. If not rid, then at least it would lessen it a bit. She took a cup of coffee and sat in front of Justin at the dining table. He was reading the newspaper and thre
Justin picked Fiona up in a bridal style and laid her down on the couch. Fiona felt some drops of water on her face. She slowly opened her eyes and saw the two worried faces frowning at her. After realizing that it was Justin, she frowned. But when she saw Grace giving her a concerned look, she asked. "What happened?" Before Grace could explain herself, Justin spoke up, "You fainted. You got us worried..." He was rambling too fast for his own good, which made him look cute. After a while, Grace interrupted him, "You fainted out there. I think it's because your BP is low. You even look pale." Fiona agreed with her. "Maybe. I am feeling exhausted and weak." She asked, "What you ate today? And you don't dare to lie to me." "Coffee," Fiona answered. Justin was silently listening to them. "Just coffee! No wonder you look pale and hungry. I cannot believe you, Fiona. A working girl like you should eat every two hours
Fiona was delighted at this moment. She didn't expect Justin to apologize to her, but she was glad that he did so. It was unexpected that he wanted to befriend her and wanted to start over. But, hey! Who is she to complain about it? She knows that his harsh behavior towards her was not acceptable, but everyone deserves a second chance. Justin was so relieved that she accepted his apology along with his friendship. Grace soon made her presence known in the room. She prepared soup for Fiona and also cooked spaghetti for her, which Fiona gladly accepted. After finishing off her food, Fiona looked way better than before, and her eyes were twinkling. She looked cute during Grace's lecture. Yes, Grace was lecturing her about how she shouldn't skip meals, to which she was nodding her head vigorously, which made her look adorable. She even lectured Justin about how he should treat her. Finally, Grace was interrupted by the doorbell. She stood up and opened th
Fiona slowly opened her eyes and turned to switch off her alarm. Her eyes were wide when she saw the time. "Holy crap! I am going to be late." She quickly got up and rushed to the bathroom. She took a bath and was simultaneously brushing her teeth. As it was Friday, Fiona could wear casual to work. So, she put on my black jeans and a casual gray top. When she ran towards the living area, she was stopped dead in her tracks. Justin was in the kitchen, cooking. When he felt her presence, he turned around to find a shocked Fiona looking at him curiously. "You can cook?" She asked him curiously. "Yes, pretty much. I enjoy cooking." Justin shrugged. "That is so cool; I would prefer to eat rather than cook." She stated. "Really, well, that's pretty unusual for a woman to say, but then it means I have more chances to cook. So it's a win-win situation for me." He cracked a grin. "By the way, what's the rush? You all dressed up." He aske
After the tour of their new home, they were both famished, so they decided to have a quick brunch at Mac Donald's. It is rare for girls to adore burgers nowadays since they have become so conscious of their figures. So, they have started to survive on salad. Nonetheless, it was unusual and refreshing for Justin to see his wife not be afraid to eat food she enjoys. 'This day could not get any better; first amazing house, then Mac Donald's. This was the very first thought when Fiona entered her paradise: Mac Donald's. "Look who we have here."Said a familiar voice. The shock would be an understatement when she turned her face. Well, guess what? Fiona spoke too soon about this day being amazing. She had mixed feelings. Shock, betrayal, hurt, anger, and the list goes on. "Long time Fiona, no see. So how are you, and who this hearty hunk beside you?" She smirked and winked at Justin, to which he frowned. She wasn't giving Justin any ki
Justin was getting impatient. He was pacing from one point to another. But after a few minutes, he barged into Fiona's room to see her silently sitting on her bed. He could see dried tears on her cheeks. So he went towards her and sat in front of her. Fiona looked at him with her glassy eyes. Then, before she could say anything, he engulfed her in a friendly hug. "Hey, it's okay. Relax, I am here with you." Justin tried to console her. Time seemed to fly by, but none of them bothered to interrupt their moments. Then, finally, they were sitting in this position; Fiona in Justin's arms, who protectively wrapped his arms around her. "I... am really sorry..." She stammered. "Hey... It's okay." Justin tried to soothe her down. He gave her a glass of water to drink. "I..." He interrupted her.