Chapter 5

I went home dumbfounded, where I caught up with Hunter who was in the living room and having coffee while reading a book. He was wearing specs while on his plain white shirt and ripped pants. Looking at him right now, I can't help but remember what Kimmy told me earlier.

Who's that woman? The model. His ex-fiancée. What does he have to do with why Hunter is so elusive with models?

"Do you want coffee?" I blinked twice, I didn't notice that he was close to me so I almost held my breath and stared at his face.

"A-Ah no, I just came from the coffee shop," his brows shot up.

"So you just had a coffee date with someone?" my eyes widened at what he said, especially when his face, which had been clear before, darkened.

"Yes? With my friend and manager?" No wonder I said, afraid he would get angry.

His threatening turning away stopped and I noticed him take a weak deep breath before I looked back.

"Free your schedule tomorrow. I'll take you to my office," and that's when I also remember what Kimmy told me. He selected me. Is this what he is saying that I will work for him?

"Is it true that you chose me yourself? K-Kimmy told me earlier."

"Yeah, you're my wife so... there's no problem, is there? You're also qualified for the job," I don't know why I felt someone caress my heart when he said that but I chose just to keep it to myself. Cannot be Dimaria.

"Thank you." I sincerely said as he walked back to the couch.

He raised his head to look at me again and was about to answer when his phone rang. I lost his attention and I just watched him stand up and answer the call while heading to the pool area.

I just went up to my room and chose to rest. When I knew I was finally fine, I decided to take a cold shower. I just dried my hair afterward and got dressed to go out of the bathroom. I was about to back away when I looked up in the direction where my bedroom door was when I caught up with Hunter standing there, leaning against the wall on the side of the door and smashing. He was looking at the floor, seemingly deep in thought.

It was too late for me to go back to the room because he had already looked up at me. I feel my whole face heat up as I realize I'm not wearing any underwear. I blushed, even more, when he looked at my whole being. Fuck! I just hope, no one came off my robe ... but I doubt it because it's ours. I was used to showing off skin, but why does he seem... I feel different.

All of my confidence left me. It's like I just want to hide.

She is your wife Dimaria. Even if you turn the world upside down, there is nothing wrong with him seeing you naked. Even! We're not officially dating when we get married.

"Good thing you're done, I already cook us dinner. Would you like to join me? " I sneezed softly at the feeling of something blocking my throat. I swallowed hard and look away. Isn't he counted? Not, I probably did not affect him. Or maybe he doesn't type as I do?

"Okay, I'll just get dressed," I turned my back on him and got a change of clothes. When I was able to choose a sleeping bag, I slowly removed the strap of my robe from the ribbon and was about to remove it but when I turned in Hunter's direction I caught it still in its place and looked at me intently. I immediately put the robe back on and my eyes widened looking back at my closet.

"I-I'll get dressed Hunter... come out." I thought he came out.

"Why can't you do it? I'm your husband. " I chewed my lower lip as heat rushed through my system. What the hell?

"We're just married on paper, Hunter."

I heard his small grunt in disapproval and the next thing I heard was the door being slammed close. I sighed. I feel like I have lost strength and am too close to the edge to find support. How the hell did this happen? Why am I feeling this shitty feeling?

I shouldn't entertain it. C'mon Dimaria. Not Hunter. It can be different, can't it? Even if it's not Meast anymore just don't be Hunter.

After dressing in simple shorts and a loose shirt I went downstairs and caught up with Hunter in the kitchen. He was waiting for me and when he saw me coming he move a bit and motioned for the seat near him.

I saw what he cooked for me. Just its smell and sight and it makes me feel something. It's like I just want to step back and sleep. I feel pale suddenly and a bitter smile secretly escapes my lips.

Now I just thought more, that so many days and opportunities were wasted on us. For 3 years, he didn't even know anything about me. Or maybe he just wasn't interested in getting to know me. I was just his hostage after all. He abducted me. Made me his wife. Come back to my memory of why I am here. To pay my brother's arrears. For at least I could do that for Lucifer. But I didn't know I would feel this way.

"What are you waiting for? Did you eat already." he moved the plate and handed me the rice and dish. I watch him do that for me and something pinch my heart and makes it beat fast at the same time. There's always a first time for everything. And this is the kind of first time that I don't want to waste because it might not happen again. I ate with my eyes closed without letting him know.

"How was it?" he asked. I chewed the food slowly and smiled at him while trying to hide my shaking lips. "Delicious, thank you." he gave me a small smile.

"Good, consume that. I want my wife chubby and healthy. "

Just a few mouthfuls make me feel weird. From my throat, my lips, my head, and throughout my body. I stopped chewing for a moment and closed my eyes tightly. My chest started to breathe heavily. I tried to take a deep breath and tighten the grip on the spoon I was holding.

Someone called him again, so he quickly said goodbye and left the table. As soon as he left the kitchen I immediately let go of the spoon and successively released the cough I had been suppressing. I was coughing so hard and trying to breathe even though I was having difficulty breathing, my body was shaking. I can feel the itch in a different part of my body. I tried to drink water, and I could almost drop the glass.

I gathered all my remaining strength to run towards my room. Even though I was dizzy and almost fell over with difficulty breathing, I was still able to get into my room.

Fuck! Where is it ?! Shaking hands I opened the drawer to find my shot.

My tears escape my eyes as I struggle hard to breathe and fight the dizziness. I was cursing myself for eating those foods just because it was cooked by Hunter for me.

When I got what I was looking for I let myself fall to the floor. Even though my vision was blurred and I almost fainted I was still able to see the syringe I was holding. I shot my eyes the moment I inject the epinephrine shot on me.

I leaned myself on the edge of the bed, I put the other thing I took --- my inhaler and breathe in it, and waited for the impact of the shot on me. I shut my eyes firmly as tears started to fall again. My hand holding the syringe fell and let it fall near my hand. While my hand was holding the inhaler, I slowly lowered it and you applied no force to my side.

Did I just ... risk my life just because it was too rare for Hunter to cook for me and to join me for dinner?

How stupid Dimaria? What stupidity went into your mind and you did that? You can say no, and tell him the truth. But I was too afraid to spoil the moment. I feared it won't happen twice.

I took a deep breath and let myself in there.

Anaphylaxis. I got him because of my asthma. It was a severe allergic reaction. Too risky and deadly when left untreated. A life-threatening.

I tried hard to dry my tears. It's only now that I feel the fear I should have felt before. I realized, yeah I risk my life ... but is there someone whose willing to risk his for me? I just had to face a risky situation and I have no one with me. Credits to myself for that. It's all my fault.

I heard knocks, at first I didn't pay attention to them but consciously I immediately forced myself to pick up the ones I used and immediately hid them.

I fixed myself and even shaking the leg I forced myself to stand up.

I slowly approached the door and turned the door knob to open it and I saw Hunter, with his brows creased

"You didn't finish your food, I told you to eat a lot, I just forgot you're not there anymore." I smiled bitterly inside my mind.

"I'm full, Hunter. I'm sorry. " he frowned. The disappointment was all over his face before he shook his head in this belief.

"Okay, I get it. Sleep," he said coldly and left. I bit my lip and clung to the side, stopping myself to fall. Gosh. Why do I have to feel so guilty about it? Tangina naman Dimaria. What kind of stupidity is happening to you ?! God. I don't want to feel this. I don't want to admit it. But it seems like a little bit, I'll admit to myself why I'm becoming a fool now.

I'm sorry, Hunter. I hope it's not here after what you said we will try to make this marriage work, right? I am hoping.

The next day Hunter was silent as he waited for me. Is he angry?

"Are you mad?" I asked when we were inside his car. He ignored me when someone called him and you answered immediately. I just sighed and looked out the window. After he spoke he was the only one to answer. "No, why?" I feel a little better.

"Nothing." Maybe I'll just get it back later, I'll take him out to eat. But I'll make sure we're there to not serve seafood, especially shellfish foods.

"We will go back to the Philippines this coming Saturday. We will just finish your photo shoots. I'm also taking care of Vincyl's papers and dropping out of your school. " my eyes widened and turned to him.

"Are we going home?"

"Yes. And just like what we talked about last time. When we get there, you will study while you work with me. I want you to be my assistant there. Since Vincyl will be left here to manage my branch here

while I am away. " my chest throbbed loudly. I will see Lucifer again. I'm crying. Maybe he'll be mad at me? I didn't know how to explain to her that I was married. How do I explain why?

"When we get there, you can tell your brother that we're married." there I was more surprised. "H-Huh? Why? "

"Why? What's wrong with telling him the truth? I can sense that you're struggling to think of what reason you can tell him, so I am telling you and permitting you to tell the truth to him. "

"It's not nice to call those two, is it?"

"Noon. It's been years, Dimaria. I'm married. "

I swallowed and stared at him. He wasn't looking at me. But I saw how a small smile formed on her lips before she turned out the window and then turned to me.

"Will your brother like me for you?"

"H-Ha?" my chest throbbed harder at what he said. He laughed softly and nailed before biting his lower lip and averting his gaze.

"Even if not, I won't let him ruin us. I won't let him separate us when he tries. "

What is he saying?

"Will you fight?"

"H-Huh?" for that perhaps I am a fool who has nothing else to say.

"I mean, would you perhaps fight for me? For this marriage? Can you do everything to... we stay married? "

Why is he asking me those?

"I wonder what else you can do, for this marriage. I'm curious," he said softly in a serious voice.

"How about you? What can you do for me? For our marriage? " he didn't answer in instant. He just stared ahead for a moment before leaning back, still not giving me a single glance.

"Everything," he answered sparingly in a low voice. I wanted to notice the darkness in his voice but I was preceded by the heat that caressed my heart with what he said, totally shutting down other feelings I could feel.

Everything? Why?