Even though we’ve been talking for almost 3hrs now, he never answers any of my direct questions especially if it has to do with his past, so this replied question took me by surprise.
“Markian, do you hate me less now? I mean, all this is beautiful and you can’t imagine how much of a dream come true this is. I just want to know if this means we are now friends?” I asked letting the cat out of the bag.
I looked up at him when I didn’t get a reply but his face was blank, complete with no expression whatsoever.
Good job Livy, you just had to ask him this now? Why can’t you just leave somethings unspoken?
“Our marriage contract.” he replied.
What?… What does that mean?
“I don’t understand,” I stated.
“I almost faulted the other day, I made a mistake that would have cost me my company.” He replied, confusing me further.
“What?” I asked again needing clarity.
“Section 2 paragraph 4: both parties will celebrate each other’s special days willfully or the defiant risk losing the ownership of 5% company’s shares to the other party. You clever drab. You didn’t think you could beat me to it, did you?.” he commented sending me into a frenzy.
What? How… I mean why would he think that I cared about what our prenup stated?
“So, this is all to satisfy a clause in our marriage contract?” I asked with teary eye as I watched him nod his head in affirmation.
“Of course. There is no way I’ll let you drag me to court for a stupid mistake you made.” He replied.
He thinks I want to take his company? Why? Why does he only think of me as despicable and evil? What else can I do? because I’ve tried everything I can. I don’t think I can take anymore of this, I need to get away from this man before I lose my mind.
So with slow shaky legs I went inside without saying a word. I laid on the bed to calm my pounding breaking heart that was hurting so bad while the rest of me went numb.
I smiled at my reality, that every time I think I’ve reached a breakthrough with Markian, I just end up being pull right back to square one. This feeling was exhausting and painful, I don’t want to feel anything anymore.
We docked as we arrived at the village we wanted to visit. I didn’t want Markian to come get me, so I got up and straightened my dress then headed outside. I found him waiting for me with his hand held out to help me down but, I ignored it and held onto the captain’s arm
instead.
A couple were waiting to show us around the village that looked promising and beautiful.
The people here were very pleasant and friendly too, so much so my sadness slowly dissipated and I was starting to feel a bit cheerful again.
This village is so blissful and a perfect place for relaxation. The way the sunset decorated the ocean made this place look like it was drawn from someone’s fantasy island, and it smelt so wonderful.
Anwela, our female tour guide said the village smelt so lovely because of the wild roses that found home almost at every inch of their village.
A little girl ran towards Markian when we got to their marketplace and stretched her hand to give him a bundle of different beautiful flowers.
My heart melted as I watched him kneel with one knee to accept the flowers from the cute little girl, and she gave him a soft kiss on the cheek before running away shyly.
I felt jealous at how Markian smiled at that little gesture. I’ve never been able to make him smile that sweetly before.
He stood up and handed the flowers to me, but as I was about to accept them he withdrew his hand embarrassingly, causing me to blush as everyone watching started laughing.
I was surprised when he plucked out a sunflower then handed me the rest of the flowers. My heart began to beat very fast as he stood in front of me, so close I could feel his breathe on my face.
He took my hat off and tucked my hair behind my ear, then carefully pinned the sunflower onto my hair close to my ear.
As his hand mildly brushed over my sensitive earlobe, it sent shivers down my spine mesmerizing my brain and turning me into a dummy.
I came back to reality only when I heard the bystanders cheering with whistling and clapping.
Oh Markian, what have I ever done to you to deserve such hostility from you. Because now I was feeling even more embarrassed than I was that I was finding it hard to even move, so Markian held my hand and led me away from our spectators.
Anwela and her husband finally brought us to a beautiful resturant that outlooks the ocean.
Mateo, Anwela’s husband carefully explained each dish on the menu to us so we could carefully place our orders and I was already salivating because I was very hungry.
I also found out we would be spending the night here in the village and that our things were already prepared for us in our lodge.
The meal was delicious and I couldn’t help but eat a little too much. Later on, we ordered a fruity cocktails as Mateo and Anwela told us different tales and stories of the village, some magical, some beautiful, and some totally absurd, but we had a nice time all evening.
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Anwela and Mateo showed us to our lodge which was well prepared and decorated like a typical honeymoon suite.
They left us with few instructions before retiring for the night.
It was a lovely day, and I could tell Livy had so much fun, because she couldn’t stop smiling and laughing at all the jokes and stories Mateo and Anwela told.
She went into the bathroom first to freshen up before and when she came out she was wearing a white bathrobe hiding whatever it was she was wearing underneath.
Disappointed, I asked her for the bathrobe since it was the only one they kept for us in the bathroom.
Funny enough, I’ve become accustomed to looking forward to what she would wear each night.
“Livy, let me have the robe I need to take a shower” I said trying to sound intimidating, but she wasn’t buying it.
“There is a towel in the bathroom, I didn’t use it, I left it for you to use.” She replied coldly.
Oh, I think I know what was going on here. She is still upset because of what I said on the cruise, but I can’t help it.
I spent almost all night yesterday thinking of what could be her reason, why she didn’t tell them the truth about our marriage, why she called Daniel instead of calling me her husband and that’s when it all clicked.
It was one of the clauses in our contract, she can’t revile the truth about our marriage to anyone who isn’t family.
My birthday she wanted to celebrate was also a clause in the contract she was trying to fulfill. I knew she was smart but I was almost deceived by thinking she was just being caring and I almost let down my guard.
I won’t do that anymore, I’ll have be vigilant from now on before I lose my life’s work to a woman.
I left her so I could undress before entering the bathroom. I intentionally stripped off completely behind her and was stack naked.
Before I entered the bathroom I took a glance at her and saw her reflection through the vanity she sat in front of, her cheeks were burning pink of embarrassment which meant I succeeded. So with a smirk, I went into the bathroom feeling proud of my little victory.
When I got out of the bathroom I was tying only a towel with nothing underneath. I first looked towards the bed to see if she had already fallen asleep, but she wasn’t there.
I then looked over at the balcony and there she was socking in the beauty of the night. Even her silhouette did justice to her very sexy figure.
It’s not like the thought haven’t crossed my mind what life would’ve been like if I had married Livy first.