Bella's POV.
"Oh since you have already decided then I have no reason to hold back," Caspar said in a cold voice and pulled out his gun from his belt's holster. And pointing it at Theodore he sighed,"Bro, I don't care if you are my wife's family or her ex boyfriend."
"She belongs to me now and I will not tolerate another man claiming her."
Theodore steps forward to my husband and looking into his eyes he replies, "But I have already touched her. You might not know that since you met her later but I have seen her naked countless times. We have slept together and did–"
THUD!
I landed a hard slap across his face. I couldn't believe his audacity to bring up my past in front of Caspar. I know how bad Caspar would feel to hear about his wife's past relationships with men. And honestly I feel remorse too. I pulled Caspar back and asked him to hide the gun.
"Bella, you can't interrupt in the middle of two men's conversation. Is that how your father raised you ?"
I rolled my eyes in annoyance. I was trying to keep my sanity in check because if I lose it , it's gonna be over for everyone.
I turned back, forcing a smile on my lips and said, "I'm born to rebel and you are expecting me to follow the ancient norms to you who's already insulting me and my husband. I thought you knew me very well, cousin!"
Theodore remained quiet and I could imagine the anger building inside him. Holding Caspar's hand, I said further,"Forget about the past and move on because my husband isn't a fragile man like you. He isn't bothered about my past relationships."
I turned back and began walking towards the mansion's main entrance while holding my husband's hand. I don't want him to lose his temper because that's what Theodore wants.
"Bella, you don't need to stop me. How can I let him go after what he said to you," Caspar murmured as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
That very moment, Theodore shouted at us,"Do you think he is really into you? Don't forget that he used to hate you before and ignored you for a whole year after your marriage."
"He's only using you to secure his position in European countries so that he can start his companies there. He already has a mistress, I'm sure about it!"
I was speechless. He hit my sensitive spots. It's true that Caspar ignored me for a year, however he had his own reasons. And yes he hated my reputation as a playgirl. My face fell down, I stared at my heels and sighed. I shouldn't let his words hurt me any further. I turned around and was about to explain myself when suddenly Caspar removed his hand from mine and ran towards Theodore.
And before I could do anything, Caspar kicked Theodore sending him flying. Grabbing his collar, Caspar continued punching Theodore's face like a punching bag.
"Fucking bastard, how dare you insult my love for Bella?"
"Oh now you can't endure listening to the truth. Do you even know who you are messing with?" Theodore said in a sarcastic tone as he blocked the punch from Caspar.
Both of the men were now holding onto each other's collar and cursing at each other. I was too stunned at the sight unfolding in front of my eyes. I took out my phone and called Alex immediately.
A few minutes later, Alex came running with bodyguards and quickly ran towards Caspar and Theodore.
"Boss, calm down. We have guests in our mansion," Alex tried to control Caspar as he pulled him away from Theodore.
"No. I'll have to kill this bastard."
"Kill me? I will fucking crush you into pulp mafia bastard," Theodore cussed and that's when I lost it.
Storming towards Theodore, I clenched my fists and punched him in his abdomen making him cough blood. I grasped his jaws in my palm and warned,"Get out of here before I kill you. You know very well how good I'm in assassination, don't you?"
His face tensed and licking his bleeding lips he nodded. Alex called the bodyguards of Theodore and asked them to take their boss away.
"Bella, why don't you understand? We all know you aren't going to live with him for a lifetime," Theodore asked before leaving and I didn't answer his stupid question.
I turned back and saw Caspar covered in blood. His lips and hands were bleeding. That bastard definitely used a knife otherwise why would Caspar get a cut on his palm?
"Madam, you should head inside and see off the guests. I'll secretly bring my boss to the hospital," saying that Alex left.
I went inside the mansion and bid goodbyes to the guests. I was anxiously waiting for them to leave so that I could hurry to the hospital and check on my husband's condition.
The guests left, Erick too returned after sending Luna off. My in-laws were drunk so the maids sent them to their bedroom. I carried my purse and headed out.
"Where are you going?" I heard Erick's voice, he sounded irritated.
"I'm going to meet friends in the club. They want to celebrate my birthday," I lied.
I wanted to keep the fight between Caspar and Theodore secret from Erick and my in-laws. I thought Erick understood so I took a step forward only to be blocked by him again.
"Where's my brother? Why isn't he accompanying you?" Erick rummaged through his pockets and taking out his phone, he dialed Caspar's number.
"The number you're trying to reach is currently switched off. Please try later or leave a voice note."
"What? Where is he and why is his phone off?" Erick called Alex's number which was also busy. "Fine, I'll come with you." Erick opened the car's door and I was screwed.
Should I just knock him out and leave? No, I couldn't bring myself to hurt my brother-in-law. I got inside the car and anxiously sat inside while he headed in the direction of the VIP club.
'Why am I doing this? Going to a club to meet who? Aren't I getting late? I have to see Caspar's condition. God, what am I doing with his brother?' I wanted to pluck out my hair in frustration and anxiety.
I looked at Erick's face seriously and then looked outside the car's window. Cracking my knuckles in nervousness, I started biting my lower lip.
Gosh, I'm not used to being flustered by family issues because I have lived a carefree life. Who would have thought I would be frustrated over such things?
'What will I say when we arrive at the club? I don't have any friends in New York!'
Erick glanced at him through his side eye and scoffed dramatically,"Why don't you drop the act and come clean with me? Brother got into a fight with Theodore, right?"
"How do you know?" I was taken aback. Was I being too obvious that he caught me lying?
Turning the steering wheel, Erick chuckled. "Alex already told me everything that happened between brother and Theodore. He asked me to handle the guests and accompany you to the hospital."
My nervousness turned into embarrassment. The situation that I was trying hard to hide was already known. I felt like a fool for the first time in my life. I ignored any more questions from Erick.
Soon we arrived at the hospital and I got out of the car immediately without waiting for Erick. He rushed to me and apologized, "Oh come on, I was just teasing you. You don't need to give me silent treatment."
He continued whining all the way inside the hospital's elevator. The nurses who were with us in the elevator cast annoyed looks at me. I looked at Erick and pulled him close and whispered,"Stop acting like a kid."
"Yes, I understand."
In the blink of an eye, the nonsense guy was now standing quiet and peaceful. We reached the third floor where Caspar's suite was. As soon as the elevator's door opened, I sprinted out searching for my husband's suite.
"Madam, you are here," Alex welcomed me but I ignored him.
When I entered inside I only saw darkness. The lights were turned off, however I could see the shadow of Caspar sitting on the chair with his face resting on his palm.
"Boss was waiting for you but it took three hours to arrive. I already asked young master Erick to help you with the guests," Alex explained.
"Brother calm down. She got late because of me," Erick interrupted.
But Caspar said not a single word. I could picture Alex and Erick gulping nervously as they awaited Caspar's reply.
Don't tell me he's angry with me! Or is he upset about what Theodore said? Oh, isn't it tiresome?
"Caspar, if you don't have anything to say I'll take my leave," I said, breaking the awkward silence.
I turned back to leave when Caspar opened his mouth and ordered, "Get out Alex and Erick. I want to have some talk with my wife."