Chapter 10 A SOLACE IN RITA WILLIAMS.
10.
Rafael likes me, I know that damn well, there's definitely a reason why he prefers me as his fake wife rather than anyone else and he doesn't know how to hide his attraction perfectly the way I hid mine from him.
Nothing can definitely happen between us except this whole facade that we have to make perfect, any other thing is forbidden and I need to get out of this whole deal before things get messier, I don't know how long I can continue to act like I hate every idea of him and his existence and do to that, I have to make everyone believe that we're the most perfect couple, especially to Rita Williams.
And now, his daughter is walking towards us with a smirk on her face.
"Bring your goddamn lips here, Rafael." I press harder, I don't even know what I'm doing.
But doing anything to get this woman off our back? I don't mind.
He heeds my command and I press a kiss to the corner of his lips, making sure it looks like a full kiss to anyone staring at us.
Blaire's expression turns sour immediately and her steps falter.
Fucking great! My plan worked. I ignore the thudding my heart makes against my ribs due to the kiss. It's as casual as it comes but why do i want his whole lush lips on mine.
"You're fucking crazy." Rafael grunts out his words between gritted teeth, sneaking his hands under the swell of our breasts.
My skin tingles in excitement as he does this simple gesture.
"Hey, Mr. Rollers!" Blaire greets with a snipe in her tone, ignoring my existence totally.
Jesus, this woman is trying to sound as professional as possible but her greedy expressive eyes on Rafael's bodygive her off.
"Hi, Miss Blaire." Rafael grins and shakes her slender hands, her ridiculously short but pressed hair bobs forward as she returns the handshake.
Her slender body hugs her dress tightly, she's such a goddess, Rafael definitely has a good taste in women, and I don't look anything like her.
For their hookup adventure to last for two weeks definitely means they enjoyed each other's company.
My shoulder suddenly goes lax, I feel so damn insecure about it and I don't know why. Is this how I'm going to be around the other women who had a history with Rafael?
"Been a long time, Huh?" She winks, settling on a chair in front of us.
"Yeah. How have you been?" Rafael asks, totally ignoring the fact that his hands are on me while he flirts with another woman in my presence.
"Fine, I've just been here and there."She says in a light tone and finally turns to me.
My breath hitches in my throat, suddenly feeling self conscious.
Does my hair still look good? Or maybe the light makeup has already smeared?
Jesus, why the hell am I overthinking this?
"Who's this?"
"Oh, meet my wife, Kimberly." Rafael introduces me sweetly, suddenly rubbing my forehead, I almost scoff at his performative act, he didn't give a fuck about me earlier until Blaire diverted their attention to me.
A pained look latches on her face and it fucking exhilarate me.
"Hi, I'm Kimberly."
"You got married? I had no idea." She scoffs, her eyes pins on me in a more bittered expression.
"Well, I don't have to put my business out there."
"I agree, it doesn't seem palatable enough for the press to know about it."
"Excuse me." I holler in surprise, anger pinches out of my words as I glare at her.
Did she just assume that Rafael is embarrassed by me?
"Watch your tone with her." He warns in a tone I expect to be more harsh.
What do I expect from an asshole like him? I definitely do not expect him to lash out at her angrily for tagging me as a shameful wife.
"Oh, sure. We will talk later." She grins before walking away with a satisfied expression on her face.
Rafael exhales loudly the moment she's out of ear reach and throws his head back in relief.
"That was fucking smooth, I didn't...."
"I'd rather you tell me about the women you've fucked before putting me out there." I cut him off, getting off the seat and headed out of the hall with no direction in mind.
My chest tightens in an inexpressible feeling and it fucking hurts. I just want to get out of here as soon as possible before I break down in front of that asshole.
Luckily, I find a small hut house at the back of the building after walking around aimlessly, holding the tears in but a woman is already there, her toned facing me and a glass of wine is in her hand. She sips leisurely while she enjoys the sky view.
I decide to leave, not ready to break her silent time but she turns at me before I walk out.
"Hey, you don't have to go." She grins, flapping her hand at me in a welcoming way.
Taking a deep breath, I walk towards her and lean against the pole.
"It feels stuffy right?" The woman turns to me, she's dressed in a blue Anne's dress, it's quite flowy, yet elegant, her hair is packed up in a style similar to mine.
"I don't know, I just feel like I don't belong here, not after someone ridiculed me."I blurt out, suddenly feeling the urge to vent at someone.
Maybe this isn't the right place or person to talk to, but I don't really care at this point. It just feels like everything is happening against my will, why did I get married? Maybe I should have gone to prison and enjoy the measly meals and bullying there? It's probably peaceful than this.
Tears burn my eyes in a harsh manner, I close my eyes immediately, thinning my lips and resisting the urge to cry.
"Are you okay?I..."
"Fuck, I'm fine, just ignore me." I cut her off dismissively, suddenly feeling the urge to apologize but I ignore it.
"Did you come with someone?" She suddenly ask, I nod slowly.
"Yeah, my husband."
"And he watched someone ridicule you?"
I don't answer, I just let my silence precede my words."Men are assholes."She suddenly scoffs, I laugh shortly at her words.
Because yeah, Rafael is truly an asshole.
Silence sprains between us for some minutes, she finally finishes the wine in her glass and turns to me.
"I need to go, the dinner is starting soon, someone has to coordinate it." She chuckles ruefully.
I stare at her in confusion, she registers the look on my face and forms an "Oh" with her mouth.
"I'm Rita Williams by the way, Nice to meet you."
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