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Chapter 5: The odd couple

SIMONE'S P.O.V

I saw hos his ears redden. This man is easy to handle. He shows that he is a virgin himself. Or maybe not? But I like teasing him. I walk closer to him as he steps back. When he is cornered on the wall, he look on the right side. I kiss his Adams apple and started to caress him in the sexiest way I can thought. He hold me in the shoulder and look at me.

"Step away. You're a psycho."-he said and ran on the bathroom. That made me chuckle. I should be acting like that but we are destroying the natural course of the dominant and submissive one in a relationship.

"I knew this will be an interesting marriage. Be careful Russell, I am good in teasing people."

It took half an hour before he went out. He forgot his clothes and now he is wearing a robe. I stood up and walk in front of him.

"Hmm, you look sexy tonight, my dear husband."-I teases. He gave me a death glance.

"I already told you that I hit women. Stop teasing me, Simone."-he said. I shrug my shoulder. I ran my hands on his expose skin until I feel his firmness. He got abs, huh? He hold my hand and raise it. I can see that he is pissed off. Let's see what kind of person he is when he gets mad. He pushes me in the wall.

"Stop testing my patience, Simone."

"Why are you dead mad now? What are you going to do, hmm? Huff."-I said and breath on his ear. He suddenly claimed my lips but it was not gentle. He even bite my lower lip. When he saw that it is bleeding, I saw that he felt bad about it. I was stunned that I can't even talk. That is my first formal kiss. He wipe of the blood in my lower lip and look at me.

"I'm sorry. You cornered me there."-he said.

"That is quiet painful."-I said.

"Don't wash your lips, that might cause inflammation. Just give me make-up wipe remover. I will clean your face myself."

I just change my clothes after taking a quick shower. I didn't wash my face because I want him to feel guilty about what he did. That's sexual harassment. But... his lips is soft and that kiss is practically sweet." I went out and he is already sitting on the couch with my belongings. I sat down and he check if I wet my face. He looks worried about my cut.

"I'm really sorry. I didn't control myself there."-he said. I didn't answer because I want him to feel more guilty. Well, he is cute when he looks sad and pulling a long face. He started to clean up my face, good thing that my make-up is light. He only uses two wipes.

"You look better without make-up."

"I'll take that as a lie."-I said. He frown.

"I never lie when I am complimenting someone, Simone."-he said.

"Okay, if you say so."-I said. His expression suddenly changes and the next thing I knew is that he is kissing me again. But this time it was gentle and passionate. I open my mouth and slowly kiss him the same rhythm of his. We might not be in love but maybe we can still be that normal couple. Its already enough that we are sexually attracted to each other.

But a call on my phone stops the moment! I will kill this caller whoever he is! Ah, my little brother. I answered the video call.

"Big sister, I heard you get married today? Why you didn't tell me? I should've go home to witness it. I missed one of your best days."

"That's true. But I want you to enjoy your team building."-I said. He sighed and look down.

"I really wanted to see you in white gown."

"You little punk, did you know that you stop me in an important matter of my life, huh?"

"Huh? What did I do again?"

I cross my finger on my neck as a sign that he will be dead meat. He gulp. He realized it.

"I'm sorry! Enjoy your wedding night. Bye!"

He ended the call all at once. He chuckled and that made my eyebrow arches.

"You are scary, Simone. Your even shameless."-he said. I cross my arms.

"What? I am being honest."-I said. He suddenly carried me and lay me down the bed.

"You need to sleep, Ms. Arrogant."

"Excuse me, I am a MRS."-I emphasizes.

"Okay. Okay."-he said and lay down beside me. He just hug me and he closes his eyes.

"Hey, are we just going to sleep?"-I ask.

"Yes. You need to sleep to erase your perverted thoughts, Simone."-he said.

"Hey! That's too much of accusation."-I said.

"Sshh. Just sleep."-he said. I just look at his face until I notice that he feel asleep. He is gorgeous himself and maybe forcing him to be in marriage of convenience is not bad at all.

RUSSELL'S P.O.V

I look around my room and take a long sigh. I can't believe I'll be leaving this house after staying here for 25 years. The door opens.

"Are you done packing your things?"-mom.

"Yes. Is there anything wrong mom?"-I ask.

"Nothing. I will surely be lonely because I always see you around this house for over 25 years. You will be leaving us now."

"This is what dad wants, right? He wants me to settle down like a normal man should."

"Oh please, Russell. You have to understand your dad."-mom. I sighed.

"I did. That's why I agreed to this marriage."

"I knew you and your dad are still in bad terms but I am hoping that one day, you will understand him and he'll do the same thing to you."-she said. I hope that will happen.

"I don't know mom. I wish that will happen."

"I knew it will happen. Simone ask us to have dinner with the two of you as you move out in your house today."-mom. She did?

"Maybe that's her way to show respect from both parents as we leave our home today."

"You know what son? I like that girl. She is arrogant but honest. She is not those other girls from our cycle who smiled and yet they're spoiled brats. She is not afraid to your dad and her dad. She express her thoughts the way she wanted to."-she said. That made me smile.

"I also notice that mom. She always speak what she had on mind and she is not afraid to what other people say to her."

"That's why I didn't find her rude attitude in that gathering we had on that Saturday. It made me laugh because your dad and her own father can't even stand her dominance."

"Dominance, huh? I wonder how will she drive this marriage anyway."-I said.

"Why? Are you going to let her drive the whole marriage herself? You're the man in that marriage son. Do your part. Be the head of your household."-mom. I just shrug my shoulder.

"My focus is on my training mom. She's an independent woman. Maybe its not bad that she will drive the marriage until then."

"Its up to you son. If that's what you want. But you have to make sure that you will do your part as husband. She is busy in her work as a chairwoman. You shouldn't put everything in her shoulder, Russell."-mom. I just nod.

When we reach the house, she is already here. There are also maids and butlers. This house is bigger than I thought.

"Where is Simone?"-I ask. The butler answers.

"She is in kitchen, Sir."-he said. They took my things and went upstairs. Mom drag me and my dad at the kitchen. She is with a maid and she is assisting Simone? I look at her.

"Dana, how's the preparation for the next taping this Saturday?"-she ask. She is talking to a director maybe? She didn't even notice us.

"The new leading lady is having a hard time but I guess you were right. She had a talent."

"She had. Let's see if she improves after a week of acting session with your studio."

"But I am worried about her. She might bully her after you demoted her as the antagonist of the story."-that woman.

"Women is cunning and brave. I already read the revised chapters. Let's see if that diva can withstand the dark side of entertainment industry. Anyway, I have to go. I have to finish cooking for dinner. My in-laws will eat here tonight. I have to impress them and irritate .y dad. I'll see you this weekend Dana."

"Okay, chairwoman. Good night and good luck. In-laws are scary."-Dana.

"I'll take that as an advice. Good night. Uhm, Claire, can you pass me the pasta?"-she ask. I stood up beside her and give it to her.

"You're here. If I am not mistaken your parents is standing at my back."-she said calmly.

"Yes. Scary, huh?"-I said. She chuckled.

"Should I say sorry, my in-laws?"-she ask.

"You don't have to."-mom.

"You're shameless, I admire you with that."

"Don't worry, its easy to be shameless and arrogant than to play nice and cute. They are sickening. Dinner will be ready in 15 minutes. Why don't you wait on the living room for the meantime?"-I said. She look at me.

"Did you have any early practice tomorrow?"

"I will be at the sports facility at 10am, why?"

"I need you at the Lavelle Global for press conference. We have to inform the public."

"Okay."-I said. I wonder what lies will she tell to the public tomorrow. Her dad arrived.

"You really choose a house that is 40 minute drive from our house and your in-laws house."

"I did. To make sure we won't be controlled again. Why? Bothered much, dad?"-she said.

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