Augustus angrily pulled Lisa’s wrist and she fell on the sofa heavily. “Ahh..” She exclaimed in pain.
Augustus then pressed her down with his body. He then said through gritted teeth, “You woman..! Why do you always have to test my patience huh..!”
“Let me go.” Lisa struggled beneath him.
The more she struggled, the more he felt displeased. He held her hands tightly and placed it on her forehead. With the other hand, he held her chin tightly. “Listen to me Lisa, As my wife you have to obey and respect me in any manner. I won’t tolerate this disobedience of yours. You should better understand this and also I don’t want you to be seen with that fucking Cristian Silas again.” He put little force on her chin and she gasped in pain. “Do you understand me.?” He asked sharply.
Lisa didn’t have any choice but to surrender to him. He was like a mad wolf right now. She nodded her head and her eyes were watery.
Augustus let her go and then handed her a glass of water. Lisa took it because of his fear but didn’t drink it. She calmed herself and tried hard to not let the tears fell down from her eyes. She looked up at the ceiling trying to control her emotions.
While Augustus on the other hand, was walking back and forth in anger. He is the person who always keeps his calm in every situation but somehow whenever he saw Lisa with any other men, his blood started boiling and his beast came out of him instantly scaring her to death. He unlocked the door and Lisa hurriedly left the office without giving a single glance to him.
Augustus looked at her retreating back regretfully.
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Since the day, Lisa went to see Augustus she started feeling uncomfortable. She always thought of him as a good person but every time he proved her wrong with his actions.
Since that day, Lisa didn’t want to see his face again at all. Neither he came in front of her and nor does he contacted her. But today she had no choice but to face him because tonight is the inauguration party of his new hotel and as a General Manager she is not allowed to skip it.
As Lisa was looking at the dresses “what to wear”. The door knocked. Lisa went and opened the door, stunned she saw an unexpected face.
“What are you doing here.?” She frowned and asked.
“Huh.. your husband send me.” Bella sneered.
“What? Augustus? Why?” Lisa asked her in one breath.
“Hey.. Hey slow down. Let’s get in the car than I’ll explain everything.” Bella dragged her out of her home in her pajamas. Lisa hurriedly locked the door and stepped down.
She sat in her car and was totally confused of where she was taking her? Bella saw her being anxious and then explained softly, “Augustus asked me to dress you up for tonight’s party.”
“I don’t need it Bella. Send me back to my home. I will get ready by my own.” Lisa said angrily. She doesn’t want his fake concerned at all.
Looking at Lisa’s serious face, Bella understood that Augustus had again done something wrong and he wanted to compensate her by dressing her up. Bella sighed and then said, “Lisa please doesn’t misunderstand him, I know he is not perfect but I think you can make him perfect. Since, you came into his life I have seen a huge changed in him. Don’t just give up on him easily.”
Lisa frowned slightly listening to Bella’s words. “I think Augustus didn’t tell you that this marriage happened because of my son’s custody. It has nothing to do with any one’s emotions. It’s just a matter of two months.” She said dejectedly.
“Do you think instead of marrying his long time fiancé, he would marry you just for the sake of your son’s custody. Wake up Lisa..! No man is that much considerate for a woman whom he knows for just few months.” She snapped.
“What do you mean.?” Lisa asked suspiciously.
“Nothing Lisa. You are a matured woman you should understand this thing. Or are you seriously that naïve.?” She said mockingly.
Lisa rolled her eyes; she didn’t know how to answer Bella about this. Soon Bella parked the car outside of a huge Designer shop and took Lisa inside. She made Lisa wear many evening gowns but she didn’t like any one at all. At last, she picked an olive green colored, backless dress for her.
Lisa was hesitating to try it on because it felt much revealing to her. But Bella comforted her that it was totally fine to wear at a party. By looking at the price tag Lisa still tried to persuade Bella but Bella said teasingly, “Trust me Lisa, Your husband can afford this whole shop.” Lisa pursed her lips she didn’t know what to say. Every time Lisa heard the word husband she felt an inexplicable feeling. Love, anger, sadness, hate she couldn’t pick one to define it.
After choosing the dress and sandals for her. Bella took her to the salon. After Lisa got her hair and makeup done Bella looked at her carefully After the last result, Bella finally showed Lisa the mirror and Lisa’s mouth opened wide when she looked at herself. She looked extremely different in the makeup.
She stared at herself losing her senses just then Bella tapped her shoulder and handed her a small box, “This is for you.” Lisa looked at the box and frowned. “What is it.?”
“Open it and see it yourself.” Bella answered.
Lisa opened it; it was diamond earrings as soon as she took it out it reflected on the mirror and the whole room sparked with it. Lisa hesitated at first but the she wore it.
She turned to Bella and thanked her. Just then Bella clarified her that it was given by Augustus to her. Lisa stunned for a moment but then she acted like she didn’t hear it Bella also didn’t speak further.
Just then Lisa’s phone rang and showed Lester number on it, She picked it up. “Hello Madam I am outside, whenever you’re ready please come out.” He said politely.
“Okay” Lisa replied and ended the call.
“Lester is outside to pick me.” Lisa informed Bella.
“Okay go ahead.” Bella said.
“What.? You’re not coming at the party?” Lisa asked her.
“Nope, I have to deal with some work. I had a dinner meeting with a military officer I am renovating his home.” She said apologetically.
“Did Augustus know.?” Lisa asked her narrowing her eyes.
“No..” She hesitated. “I did what he asked me to. Please Lisa on behalf of me you apologized to him ok.” By saying it she left the salon hurriedly. Lisa looked at her back and shook her head “weird rich people”
Lisa stepped out of the salon. When Lester saw her, His mouth widened in shock. He stared at her unknowingly, he knew she was beautiful but truly today she looked like a goddess.
“What’s wrong?” When Lisa noticed Lester’s gaze , she looked down at herself, lest there be any flaws in her clothes.
Lester, who was absent-minded, quickly lowered his head. He was glad that he had withdrawn his offensive gaze. He knew clearly how much his boss is possessive about her; he did not even dare to stay his gaze on her.
“It’s alright, Madam please get in the car.” Lester held his breath and said respectfully.
Lisa nodded then bent over into the car. She was wearing a light shawl that was covering her naked back at this time or otherwise Lester would have gotten fainted by looking at her naked back. The car smoothly drove off to the hotel.
Lisa had been looking at the view from the window of the car. Her mind passed over at the last few days, her interactions with Augustus. Instead of apologizing to her, he sent over Bella to dress her up. Did he think that i will forgive him because of his things? Does he think i am greedy for things? She felt distressed and closed her eyes to calm herself.
Soon, car stopped and Lester called her. “We’re here.’ he then opened the door respectfully for her. When Lisa stepped out, she saw that instead of parking car at the entrance Lester had parked the car in the underground parking. She then realized of course he did this so that nobody should see her in Augustus’s car.
Lester than led her to the VIP elevator and went straight to the top of the building where party was been held. As soon as Lisa entered the hall everyone’s gaze were focused on her and she became the center of the party. Lisa felt awkward and with her head lowered she kept walking. Just then someone tapped her shoulder she turned and saw Cristian. A smile appeared on her face.
Cristian stood beside her and looked at her admiringly. “Woww… You are looking awesome Lisa.. At first glance i couldn’t believe it was you..!” he said excitedly and then put her hand on his arm respectively, “Shall we? My Highness.” He bowed and Lisa laughed.
In an instant, she forgot about all the gazes and walked inside with Cristian happily.
Augustus, Giovanna and Rheena Carlos were greeting people on the entrance. Lisa immediately lowered her head and passed by them any glance. But all three gazes fixed on her as she passed, one was filled with jealousy, one was full of disgust and one was glaring so hard that he could make a hole on her back with it.