Caspar's POV.
Finally my name was called. I was waiting for it impatiently. I adjusted my coat and brushed my hair with my fingers before walking on the stage. Taking the mic from the host I looked at the front and greeted everyone present there. But my eyes were fixed on the front row where my beautiful wife was sitting.
Her brows were furrowed and I could tell she was not okay with my seat arrangements. I thought she would love sitting like a queen in the front row with no one beside her. I guess my plan of making her feel special failed.
"Mr Caspar Mcadam is awarded with the CEO of the year. His performance in keeping his company's stock high has greatly pushed out economic development. He also donated a generous amount to the monastery taking care of orphanage children," the host appreciated my deeds and handed me the sterling golden statue of globe award.
Clearing my throat I said, "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I thank the National Economic Department for awarding me this precious title."
I was not thankful at all. I was only doing this for formality otherwise the chief of ISC, Aron Baldwin would force me to attend another national level party. When I was done with my formal speech I called out Bella's name and asked the audience to give a big round of applause.
Her face turned red with embarrassment and awkwardly smiled at me. I know I was going to get a good earful of scolding after the party but teasing her was my favourite hobby now. She walked towards the stage and then stepped upstairs. I went to assist her.
Grabbing my arm she whispered, “Caspar, you are dead meat. I'm not going to let it slide away."
"No worries, babygirl. You can kill me if you want. I'm all yours," I chuckled, mocking her annoyance.
When finally Bella was standing beside me, I held her waist and pulled her close. I announced on the mic, “ Ladies and gentlemen this is my beautiful wife. I love her very much, you can say she's my life. Without her I can't imagine my life. Maybe I'll go crazy if she ever decides to leave me ."
"C-Caspar what are you saying? We are not in private–”
"I know very well what I'm saying. I want the world to know that you belong to me and only me. No other man is allowed to even dream about touching my woman," I said, stopping her middle.
I could see the blush creeping on Bella's cheeks. I know Bella is an introverted type and my rejection of her proposal must have caused her depression. That's why today's confession will heal her depression and make her believe in my love.
I glanced at Alex who was standing backstage indirectly asking him to turn off the hall's lights.
Suddenly there was a blackout and I could feel Bella's arms hugging around me. I moved back from her, leaving her bewildered. Getting on my knees I took out the diamond ring from my pocket.
That very moment the lights were turned on, with flowers falling over Bella. The music started playing in the background and the audience clapped cheerfully.
Bella's eyes turned teary as she covered her face with her palms. Seeing her emotions made me teary too.
"Boss, are those tears in your eyes?" Alex asked, trying to make fun of me.
Erick and his friend Luna Madonna also joined Alex and started giggling. But I was too involved in Bella's love that I couldn't suppress my tears in front of her emotional state. Bella noticed my falling tears and hurriedly squatted beside me. Hugging me tight, she softly replied, "Why are you so cute?"
"I don't know. Now accept my proposal and let me put this diamond ring on you. My knees are in pain," I laughed, wiping my tears.
She nodded and I put the ring on her ring finger. She then kissed me in front of everyone.
"Wow. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Mcadam. We wish you a long, happy marriage years."
The audience shouted and cheered for us. Bella was still hiding her face against my chest and refusing to leave my shirt's collar. I excused myself from the party and carried Bella to the backstage room where she burst into tears.
"Oh... babygirl, what happened? Is there something wrong? Are you in pain?" I panicked but she kept crying.
Maybe she became too emotional since I had heard that Bella was not allowed to show emotions in front of anyone. She had to follow the strict standards of her father and behave like a boss lady. Wrapping my arms around her, I allowed her to cry out.
When she was done, I wiped her swollen eyes and cheeks clean. Pecking lightly on her forehead I murmured," I'll not make you sad again. I'll become the best husband for you. We will also get married, this time without any contract."
"Will we get married officially?" she asked.
"Yes. Why? Don't you want to?"
" No it's not like that. I definitely want to marry you without any contract. I want to grow old with you. I love you so much," she answered, stroking my lips with her thumbs.
I stared into her eyes with feelings that I had been hiding all this time. Sliding her hair strands at the back of her ear I gently kissed her hand. That moment, I thought I'd gotten everything I ever wanted in my life.
Now there were things I wanted to tell Bella about myself.
Making her sit on my lap, I said, "Bella, do you want to know who the lover I went to meet in France every now and then?"
"Who?"
"Ishabella." When I said this name she looked at me confusingly. I continued," Yes, I went to meet you only because I didn't know you were using the codename Ishabella to hide your identity"
"That's crazy. When did you start loving me?" Bella asked.
"Maybe it started from the moment I first saw you in the club, drinking alone. You looked so pretty that I couldn't help but come forward and ask you out," I replied, looking into her sparkling eyes.
Raising her left eyebrow, she narrowed her eyes at me. And in an annoyed tone she asked, ”So you liked my pretty face or you felt pity for my loneliness?”
“Of course not,” I chuckled as I closed the distance between us. Gently placing my palm on her face, I stared into her eyes. She was eagerly waiting for my reply and I don't know why I wanted to be detailed in explaining to her. That very moment she puts her arms around my neck, pulling me close to her face she whispers, ”I'm glad you never reached me out for my wealth. I guess that's why I was drawn to you.”
“You made love with me without caring for my name or status.”
“You don't feel bad that I pitied you?” I inquired in a tense voice. You never know what Bella might think if I'm not clear with her.
Instead of answering she ran her fingers into my hair. Grabbing a handful of my hand she pressed my lips on hers. Other other hand clutched my collar as she aggressively kissed me.
My heart pounded hard when she started rubbing my right ear. Something inside me lost control and I grabbed her hips. Lifting her up, I made her sit on the nearby table while maintaining the kiss. She aggressively and for the first time I realized that Bella was an extremely hot lady.
She was treating me like her toy. Biting on my lower lip, grabbing my hair tight and holding my throat in her grasp.
“Babygirl, what are you planning on doing with me?” I moaned between our desperate kisses.
Breaking the kiss, she looked at me with her dreamy eyes and rubbing her thumb on my lips she mumbled, ” I want to see in bondage. I want to hear your moans, begging for me.”
“Are you interested in that kind of stuff?”
“Yes, I love hearing men’s moans. It's stimulating to my body and makes me go crazy,” she replied, her voice full of excitement.
“ So you have tried it with–”
“No,” Bella said, stopping me. “I never allowed anyone to get me in bondage. And I only watched some of my exes in bondage. However I never did anything with them.”
“I don't care because–”
I tried to talk, but she interrupted me again. In a panicked voice, she began explaining herself in detail.
“I know Caspar what you are thinking about me. But don't jump to any conclusions. Actually the thing is I-I'm… I-I'm sorry for my hideous past…”
Her voice trembled, and a drop of tear fell from her eyes. I quickly cupped her face and made her look at me.
“Hey, why are you crying? Listen to me very carefully for what I'm going to say now," I paused as she nodded. "I have accepted all your flaws the moment I declared my love for you."