Now I will be by myself. Why is Hiro terrified because Raven threatened his life? I'm going to beat him when he gets home since he's really after me! I growled silently to myself.
However, his expression was listless when he arrived. He merely smiled at me for a moment before embracing me. Though he does that all the time, something is clearly off with his face.
I simply let him hug me without asking. He proceeded directly to the shower room after we got inside without saying anything. I stood by. I handed him what he was going to wear when he emerged; he simply accepted it, thanked me, and pushed me aside.
Even until we fell asleep, no one spoke; his hands were just wrapped around my waist. He didn't let it go, so I was disturbed by his behavior, but I had to keep it to myself.
"Why are you acting like this?" I opened a conversation because I couldn't handle our situation anymore.
"Why?" He caressed my hair gently. I turned to face him so I could see his expression, but he giggled a little bit. "Why, baby? What am I to you now? Do I make you uncomfortable, hmm?” He babied me.
"You are so distant from me," I admitted, snuggling into his chest. I felt his body vibrate because he was laughing at me.
"I'm just tired at work." He simply replied and kissed my hair; I didn't answer anymore. "How are you, baby?" he asked gently. I retracted my face from his chest and looked up at him. "How is my baby doing here with his friend?"
"Don't pretend!" My forehead knotted. "You sent a death threat to him." I hit his arm. His forehead creased as if he had no idea. "Don't pretend; you're the only one who will do it!"
"I swear I didn't," he said. "Hiro is your friend; just don't get too attached to him, then there's no problem." He sighed. "Even if I want to forbid you to talk to him or see you, I won't do that." He put some strands of hair in my ears.
"W-why?" I pouted. Why would he do that? He owned me, as he claimed, so why won't he ban me to see some men?
"He is your friend."
"And he is a male." Well, I'm the only one who knew Hiro really was.
"As long as I didn't see him as a threat, then there's nothing to worry about; besides, I don't want to stop you from getting the things you want. I'm protective but not possessive." His statement warms my heart; I mean, he is an ideal one.
"F-fine,"
"You know your boundaries, right?"
"Yes,"
"Then that's better. I won't worry; I have a lot of trust in you." He quickly gave me a smack on the lips, so I just smiled. "I need you to trust me too. If they are bad-mouthing me, just tell me because I'm the only one who can tell you the truth." I nodded. "I vowed to myself that I'd never lie to you."
He assured me of things that I have a hard time thinking about. I was glad about it even though I didn't tell him about my problem, he immediately had a solution. I would love him forever; he deserved it as he was a kind, humble, and lovable partner.
"Okay,” was my only response to his long litany. I can't say anything else, but I'm glad because he is considering my feelings.
So, Cbiara Blair, you should just trust Raven because she trusts you, and you two have to have good communication.
He suddenly uttered a word I didn't know he would.
"Will you marry me?"
My eyes widened, and I bolted up in disbelief.
"Have you gone crazy, Raven?" I joked, but he was solemn and seemed to not want to jest.
"I'm serious, I want you to be my wife—not a whore, or about the deal, just be my wife." I shook my head and rose up.
"Let's sleep, Raven. You just need enough sleep." I suggested.
"No! I want you to have a role in my life; I want to marry you right away." I'm just an idiot; isn't it obvious that I'm fvcking speechless about his proposal to me? Like, how could he think like that easily at this time?
"Marriage is not a joke." I told him seriously so he would take it back.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" He sarcastically asked me back, "Marry me; be my wife." He stated that, leaving me hanging my mouth for a minute.
***
I'm not sure why, but even now, I still have issues anytime the family doesn't introduce me to them. Still, isn't it preferable to the rumors that will circulate regarding Roux? He can't introduce myself to everyone, and I'm sick of it.
He desired to wed me, but I have my doubts. Why am I turning away when this is not what I brought home? But given that I foolishly fell in love with the heartless CEO, is there anything more I can do?
I realize I'm insane, but I want to be visible and adaptable. Raven's behaviors clearly show that he is not hiding me, but there's no word, no guarantee. However, I have to trust him, as though he really trusts me. I'm not sure why, but lately I've always been pressed for time, agitated, irritated, confused about my feelings, and prone to bursts of tears. Oh my, I must be insane.
"Is it true?" I was in the garden of the building when someone behind me spoke. I turned around.
"What?" I was irritated to ask, What is Roux's goal?
"That you and my brother had an affair?" He directly asks, and I scoff. What's wrong with that? "You know that we have a past; is this one of your revenge?" He held my arms tightly. I tried to remove it, but he was too strong. "Tell me, Cbiara, are you going to stab behind our back?"
"I am not flirting with you! As if I would!" I tried harder to get rid of his filthy hands, but he only tightened them even more. "I'm in pain, Roux!" I glance there; the band where he is holding me is getting red.
"I'm not going to let you go if you won't tell me the truth! Admit that you are using him because you want to hurt me!!!" He yelled in my face. I managed to slap him with my dominant hand.
"Do you feel pain, Roux? Because if yes, then it is, but if you didn't, then it's none of your business!" I once again attempted to remove his hand from holding me. "Don't you ever try to approach me again, jerk!" I pointed at him with rage, then marched away from there.
I want to scream; my whole body is trembling with rage. I entered the powder room and exhaled sharply. As I opened the grasp and washed, my hands were shaking. I am not allowing myself to cry even a single tear for that man ever again.
How dare he bother me like this? He has no proof, and he doesn't give a damn if I want to get retribution on them! Why does he continue to hurt? For what he did to me, is he sorry? That's all done now. I can't take his forgiveness anymore!
I pulled myself together before I came out, but I didn't understand why these people were judging me by the way they looked. Even when I was in the hallway, they were whispering; that's why I suddenly became conscious. I don't stink; my face was fine when I went out.
But the answer is right in front of me.
"You fucking bitch!" Lethia suddenly grabbed my hair without a second. I was holding her hands so that she would let go of my hair, but she was stubborn. "After you almost killed me, you will seduce my husband!" My eyes widened as I heard loud gossip about the people around us. "Don't you have any shame?!" she growled and slapped me hard, then let go of my hair, causing me to fall.
Damn, I didn't see this coming.
"What? Did you think I would still feel sorry for you?! You separated us once when we were married; even though you were far away, you secretly texted him flirty chats and others!" She revealed those conversations Roux and I exchanged when we were in school and those pictures where we kissed because we were in a relationship. "Aren't you ashamed? You look like an angel, but you're a thief! I even got a miscarriage because of you!" She even stomped on my stomach while others were just looking at me and some were laughing at me.
This is fucking unfair!
"You are falsely accusing me!" I tried to get up and fight, but those colleagues of mine were throwing some trash in my face.
"That's right for someone who is a homewrecker!"
"You deserve it!"
"A killer!"
Their different accusations were so loud that I could hardly hear them anymore; it was as if I couldn't see anything since my vision became blurry. Tears are flowing down my cheeks; I'm having trouble breathing. Gosh, someone must help me.
"Cbiara!" I heard a loud voice growl, so some people became quiet, or maybe because I didn't hear anything anymore.
My body can no longer look at whoever that person is because my body is giving up.