To Love You Again, My Husband
Chapter 2: On the Balcony
After ten months.
Evan squinted his eyes at Airina’s gown – it refined her slender and sexy body that could charm and make a man’s heart flutter.
It was not like he wouldn’t want her to wear such a thing, but men are vicious. Of course, he will do anything to protect his sister.
Evan then frowned, “Anyways, why have you been rejecting Nicole’s calls?”
Airina scoffed at his words, flipping her hair in an annoyed manner. “You know too well what she’d say. It’s either about Jackson or money.”
They turned to the right side of the hall and arrived at where the Founding Anniversary was being held. As such the two greeted everyone, and in the middle of that, Evan and Airina knew the lustful gazes of the men lingering around her, but she heeded no mind.
Evan whispered to her ears, “I think you’re in the spotlight today. Oh, and Matthew said you’d have a speech later, no?”
Airina nodded, “I do. Say, should I back down?”
Evan chuckled at her joke, nudging her arms, and responding. “Cousin won’t allow you, and so does Grandpa. They are not here yet.”
Airina looked around and then noticed a certain man. Unlike the men who were lusting over her, his gaze seemed to be pure affection for her. But what troubles her was the fact that his features were pretty much similar to Jackson’s. Maybe she was just mistaken.
Jackson, who was invited by Matthew as to commemorate the company's standing, rarely participated in parties. But he had an intuition it would be best if he attended this time around. Whatever the reason was would be discovered once he stepped in.
He slightly scanned his surroundings, noticing a long-white gown worn by a woman. It appeared to be seducing based on its fitted waistline and the concealed thighs down to its foot.
She was definitely hot and sexy.
As the celebration went on after a moment of waiting, Jackson’s eyes were still focused on the woman’s back. He watched every detail of her movement with amusement. The woman turned to handshake with a businessman - he was frozen, dumbfounded.
He mumbled in astonishment, “Airina?”
Then the MC sounded, “And by this Founding Anniversary, we’d also like to hear our new exclusive shareholder of the Halton Company, Miss Airina H. Beverly. Let’s clap our hands to her first-ever appearance.” The MC enthusiastically spoke with respect and admiration to the woman he called.
Everyone, except Jackson, applauded their hands while Airina went to the stage with a wide grin on her face.
She had changed. From her head, down to her toe. Airina was just too gorgeous right now even that word was belittling her.
She began, “I’d like to thank CEO Halton for this opportunity, along with Mrs. Halton. Without these two prominent and dazzling figures, I wouldn’t have had a chance to prove my abilities and share my ideas. From here onwards, I’d work diligently as I have been doing for the recent months and I hope everyone could also give praise to our CEO Halton’s efforts. Thank you.”
Airina climbed down the stairs with Matthew’s hand supporting her. He smiled and exchanged words with her. Yet anger was the only thing Jackson knew. For the past ten months since their divorce, he had been experiencing vivid dreams about Airina. It was to the extent that he found himself wanting her, but she was not anywhere only to be seen her beaming at other men. How dare she?!
The next second before he knew it, he had already stridden towards her direction feeling his heart pounded excitedly. The faint smell of the wines given to the other guests wafted through his nose, but he didn’t care but Airina. She was strikingly gorgeous causing him to want to grab, kiss, and even mark her as his.
“Airina.”
And without prompting for her answer, Jackson hastily yet elegantly grabbed her hand and kissed the back of her hand. The only thing people knew at that exact moment was surprise. Airina frowned at his surprising movement, not that she wasn’t grossed out for a second. She hadn’t seen him ever since their divorce, yet their reunion was this. Hurriedly, she pulled her hand away from his mouth.
“Truly… I was told you have a knack for being gentlemanly, but your manners are lacking. My, what a sight.” Airina mocked as soon as she regained her senses.
The same man who heartlessly broke her heart, and the same man who kissed her hand. It was shocking. Jackson slyly smirked.
“Yes, in fact, I am quite the easygoing type that I can’t wait to have this dance with you.”
The impending dance song resonated in their ears, but Airina grabbed Matthew’s arm, replying to Jackson.
“Do seek another partner.”
Just like that, she went away while Jackson was taken aback. She pushes him away which means she was only trying hard to get. Thus, he decided not to dance with anyone despite that women were asking him to be their partner. As soon as the dance was finished, he appeared in front of Airina again.
“It’s a surprise meeting you here.” He had a devious grin.
Airina lifted her chin, “I don’t think so.”
Jackson glanced at the balcony, “I have something to tell you. Let’s talk on the balcony.”
However, Evan blocked his way with his menacing gaze. He coldly asked, “And what business do you have with my sister?”
Airina smiled slightly at Evan who protected her as if he had beaten her up. She whispered to him, “Don’t worry.” Then, she sneaked from behind Evan. “Lead the way, then.”
Jackson readily nodded. He even kindly helped her with her gown, holding the hem of it to make her walk comfortably. After they arrived on the balcony, Airina chuckled at him.
“It seemed you have a lot of free time in your hands, CEO.”
Jackson smirked, “Call me Jackson, Airina.”
She said, “Oh? I don’t think we have such a good history to call each other by names.” Her eyes were full of hostility, but it only added to the fun Jackson was having. The more she pushed him, the more he wanted her.
More importantly, her lips looked tempting and alluring, not to mention the gown she chose to wear.
Jackson hid his hand in one of his pockets, and asked her with a solemn voice, “What kind of relationship do you have with Matthew?”
“I’m not obligated to answer that.”
“Are you one of his playthings?”
Airina snickered, “Come on. You and Matthew are worlds apart. He’s not like you, unappreciative and disgusting.”
“Your words are too much, Airina.”
“I’m not even starting.” She sighed, effortlessly flipping her hair.
“Are you in a relationship with Matthew?”
“Perhaps.”
Jackson approached her. An evil smile across his face then smoothly grabbed her by the waist. He leaned forward, seductively whispering into her ears,
“It doesn’t matter, since I will make you mine.”
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To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 3: Provocation However, rather than feeling scared and dominated, Airina mockingly snickered which reached to his ears. Make her mine? Did he not even hear himself lying? “Did you not hear me?” A husky voice came out of him. Airina slightly bit her lower lip and then tapped his lower lip with her forefinger. She was proactively seducing him. “Did you not hear YOURSELF?” He frowned, “I do. I am completely sane, in fact.” Airina attempted pushing him away but to no avail, his force shouldn’t be belittled. They had never once been intimate or close to each other. Yet experiencing it right now didn’t make her feel wonders. However, Jackson was feeling differently. Her shoulders and collarbones were bare, even a little of her cleavage graced his desire while her waist incited his self-restraint. Her hair was donned beautifully he wanted to mess it up with his own hands. Not to mention to have her innocent eyes shed tears as he makes her mine. He
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 4: Zipper, and Bite Airina, who was just charmed by his undeniable beauty, was surprised. Upon their divorce, she made sure dwelling on emotions wouldn’t be an option, thus she called her biological mother for support which was so great that it brought her this success. Although she couldn’t agree that Jackson’s face popped into her head occasionally, she did everything to obtain this success. The love she had for him was hard to unroot, what’s more, to completely move on from him? It was excruciatingly hard throughout those ten months. Alongside Evan, both of them had to support each other emotionally and mentally, especially Airina who had to undergo two jobs just to make sure they ate well on time. She never wanted him to do so much for her – of course, infidelity was out of the question, but it would be better if he stayed loyal to her. That way, Airina wouldn’t have had that heartbreak. Airian scoffed at him and pushed difficultly hersel
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 5: Cheating to Chasing Airina’s eyes faltered as her heart thumped. She couldn’t discern if it was because she was stunned by what he did or if she was happy about it. Regardless, she was in a daze for a while before she pushed him away and tried to compose her quivering breaths. “… You really must have gone insane, Jackson.” Without a doubt, Jackson sexily and in a slow, agonizing way, wiped his lips as if savoring the taste of her shoulders and nodded at her words. “I agree. Because you looked brilliant tonight.” She snickered, “And you’re being shockingly disrespectful. I thank you for helping me, but biting my shoulder is something only a pervert will do.” Jackson was in disbelief. He swallowed his saliva with difficulty and exhaled deeply. “I’d be a pervert for you. Enjoyed it?” Airina frowned at his unfamiliar words. If he was deciphering about the bite he just did, she couldn’t utter a definite answer – not that she liked it because
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 6: His Goal Evan took a deep exhale. He glanced at the driver, then to Airina. He couldn’t clearly remember what had happened last night since he got so drunk everything was hazy. But he was certain that there was another presence. Evan questioned, “Was it Jackson who gave us a ride last night?” Airina opened her eyes at his question, “Mhm, you remembered?” Evan snickered, “A little bit,” he clicked his tongue, “How dare he show up in front of us and act almighty?” Airina tugged her lips upwards. She would be lying to say that her heart didn’t flutter at all. She didn’t expect him to come. Despite that she had been informed by Matthew since he rarely participated in such events, she assumed it’d take longer for them to meet each other again. She folded her hand, instantly frowning as she was reminded when he bit her shoulder. Thankfully it was not that hard, if it was, it would have been slightly throbbing from pain. “You said he hit you. W
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 7: Questioned, and Threatened Past ten in the evening. As Airina glazed her eyes with her frame, she was reminded of her previous wedding photo with Jackson. She was the only one smiling happily whereas he was hostile and intimidating. A gloomy expression was plastered on her face and remembered the conversation she had with him on the balcony. Jackson hid his hand in one of his pockets, and asked her with a solemn voice, “Are you in a relationship with Matthew?” “Perhaps.” “It doesn’t matter, since I will make you mine.” Why would he be interested in her affairs when back then he wouldn’t even glance her way? She used to look at his face which removes all of her worries and stress. But now, he was becoming her stress. She mumbled a question that seemed to be forced out from the deep hatred she had for him. “You smile as if you had done nothing wrong.,” She plopped on her bed, sighing listlessly. “How cruel.” * Jackson, on the other han
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 8: Gentle, and Cunning Airina used most of her time checking documents. She was helping Matthew arrange the statistics of the Halton Company which could defeat Georgiñia’s in a year and a half. Airina was always a clever child. She was only a fool for believing and caring for Jackson and Nicole who didn’t appreciate what she had to offer. She didn’t directly return to her house. She idled in a grocery store, eating ice cream and reliving the good moments she had with her family. Both her father and mother loved each other; had it been not for cheating, her family wouldn’t have been broken. She mumbled. “Why do sweet things end so soon?” She licked the ice cream with gusto while happily stomping her feet on the tiles. “Because too much sweetness will aftermath rather ugly.” A voice answered beside her and she gasped as she discovered who it was. “… Daniel.” It had been three days since the Founding Anniversary. She didn’t want to admit but D
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 9: A Not-So Lovely Reunion Upon washing up, Airina adorned herself with a luxurious and customized dress for her. If it was before she had become successful, she wouldn’t even dare to dream of wearing such kind of things. However, things were different now and she seemed to be expecting that life for her in the future would be but blissful and bountiful. She had enough of suffering. Which was exactly why she was dressing up. For this very occasion, she spent thousands of dollars to face Nicole – either to put Nicole down or give herself the courage to talk to her again. Nicole had never been good to her, there were times when she’d ask for money, but she never paid it back as she had never borrowed from her. She didn’t know why Nicole hated her so much. Was it because she married Jackson or was it because she was a legitimate child unlike her, who was illegitimate? Airina’s parents were complicated. Her mother remarried someone powerful and
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 10: Belonged Airina looked at the notification from her phone and then tilted her head. It was a text from Matthew saying that she was invited to a dinner with the Halton family. During the ten months of negotiating with them, the Halton family had kept their privacy from her, and even when they invited her to dinner, it was only with Matthew and her mother. Thus, if this dinner was with them again, it doesn’t feel appropriate to be called ‘Dinner with Halton family’. A family contained parents and their children if they had, if not, Airina felt she was being picked on. Was it because she had never contacted her mother previously, so they thought she was merely using her? Airina had contacted her mother a few times but when her stepmother got to know of it, she banned her from doing so as it would ruin her marriage life. Airina, still dubious, headed inside the restaurant and took a deep breath. She is working in Halton’s company so it wouldn