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. Her legs were so slender he wanted to squeeze and bite them.
“You’re deliberately provoking me, Airina.”
Airina held her breath under his hot gaze. She would be lying if she said she didn’t feel intimidated or embarrassed.
“I don’t know about that. You’re just like another man after all.”
Briefly, after she finished her words, his index finger stroked her lower lip agonizingly slow it caused her to twitch. It was fine if he grabbed her hand or kissed it, but his hand that threatened her to think straightly provoked her greatly. In terms of seduction and flirting, Jackson definitely surpassed her, who had only done it for the first time right now.
She gave his hand that was grabbing her waist a passing glance before sighing. Not only did she feel surprised, but she could also feel that his hands were becoming hotter as each second passed.
His strong grip prevented her from escaping so she looked down on his collar and smirked. She gulped her saliva and met his eyes, which were heated up with desire. It seemed that even without her doing anything, Jackson was turned on so much. With her free hand, she touched his chest under his suit and slowly made its way to his back as his grip heightened and he flinched at her touch.
“Did Nicole touch you like this?”
“… What?” a restrained breath was released.
“Or like this?”
Airina slowly caressed his rolling Adams Apple.
“Airina. Are you testing my patience?”
“I am questioning you.”
Jackson breathed out, frowning. “Do it for real and don’t be a coward.”
Airina’s eyes turned mocking. Before his lips could even touch hers, she blocked it with her palm and then forcefully pushed him away.
“I am neither a coward nor a seductress. Rather, I am just Airina Beverly.”
He narrowed his eyes, “Is this your way of revenge?” His low and hoarse voice tickled her ears.“Not yet since I am not starting.”
“Are you still upset because of our divorce?”
She didn’t whether to laugh at his sudden worried voice. “Why do you care?”
If she had to be frank with him, it was thanks to his infidelity that she finally regained her true self and picked up what was best for her and Evan.
Airina cutely giggled, “Is that how you see it?” She then innocently tilted her head, as if not understanding his words.
“Absolutely.”
She shook her head in disagreement. “I can’t help it then.”
“Where are you going?” He witnessed as she grabbed her skirt.
“You’re smart so get my hint and get out because, in any way, you are not in the same league as mine.”
“You….”
Airina then walked past him while saying, “I am not into dishonest men, you see.”
Jackson held his breath while his eyes wavered. He was reminded of what he had told her the night of their divorce signing. He was incapable of chasing after Airina who had stopped him midway through her words.
Evan was the first person to notice his sister was back, hastily asking what happened on the balcony which she merely gave a smile to assure Evan. Among all those who knew her situation, Evan was the one who supported and had always detested Jackson.
Yet again, the tension which sparked when Airina and Jackson faced each other, dissipated with time. Airina scanned the area, smiling at the person who was strangely similar to Jackson – face-wise.
“Miss Beverly. I’ve heard of your accomplishments, and I have admired you from then onwards. Perhaps, do you recognize me?”
Airina blinked her eyes, “My apologies, I have a bad memory.”The man understandably nodded his head and didn’t mind her for not knowing him.
He whispered, “I am Daniel Georgiñia. We’ve met each other at your wedding ceremony. Since I only stayed for a few minutes, it’s natural you didn’t see me.”
“You… Are you Jackson’s sibling?” Airina gaped.Daniel shook his head and whispered, “We have different mothers.”
“Forgive me for not noticing that sooner.”
“No, no. That’s all right.”
Airina held a goblet in her hand, “Should we clink this goblet and forget that embarrassing situation had ever happened?”
Daniel delightfully laughed, “I’d love that.”
Oblivious to these two, Jackson’s angry eyes were fixated on them. He couldn’t understand that among all men, she had to smile prettily at Daniel. That lousy, stupid man?
The night deepened while some of the people bid their farewell. As for Airina and Evan, who were drunk, staggered. She touched her head, opening her phone. They decided to go home since they were tipsy and couldn’t manage well with socializing due to that. They arrived outside of the venue while unsteadily standing.
As she clumsily opened her phone, a man’s hand wrapped smoothly around her waist and breathed against her ears. She hiccupped, almost dropping her phone had it been not for the man who caught it before handing it over to her hand.
“Where’s your car?”
Airina knew that voice - It was Jackson. She didn’t want to get further entangled with him after that heartache, especially when she was yet to exact her revenge.
“Mhm, i-it’s the cheating ex-husband… ha, ha.” She almost hysterically laughed had it not been for her hiccupping.
Jackson narrowed his eyes. Airina… seemed to be more drunk than he thought.
Airina pushed him. “… Go away, (hiccup).”
She was hiccupping while speaking and Jackson’s head throbbed. “My car is here, let’s go.”
“I-I’m fine. I don’t need your help.”
Due to her drunkenness, she didn’t have the adequate strength to push him from her.
Jackson lifted his brow, “You’ll stumble if I let you go. I’ll take you home. Evan, come here.” Evan squinted his eyes, looking at where Jackson was pointing, and aimlessly climbed inside ineptly.
Airina grumbled but couldn’t refute him since Evan had already gone inside his car. Besides, the effect of the champagne was quite strong. She pursed her lips which Jackson noticed, then he lifted his hand near her lips.
His frown got deeper when their eyes met then he spoke, “Bite my finger if you want to bite something.”Airina glared at him, leaning forward.“Ah…” Jackson blinked his eyes, speechless. Her bite was so faint he could barely feel it. He smirked. “If I had known, I would have let you bite my lips.”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
To Love You Again, My Husband Chapter 11: A Little Longer After the meal, her mother went to her. She apologetically spoke, "Child, I’m sorry for not being a good mother to you all along. I… lacked and had my shortcomings.” She responded after contemplating, “I understand, Mom. You… haven’t met Evan, right?” Her mother shook her head, “I did see him with his friends occasionally, but I knew that deep inside, he must be blaming me.” Airina assured, “Nothing to worry about. In fact, Evan was just awkward around you.” Once again, a look of disappointment was presented on her mother’s face. Their parents parted ways, and Evan, who was young and lacked the necessary understanding, disliked his real mother for abandoning them and had them suffer at the hands of their stepmother, Linda. Airina patted her mother’s shoulder, “It will take time. Well, it’s quite late so I should get going now.” “Ah, let us drive you.” “I’m fine, Mom. I'll take you to my house next time."Her mother smil