Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

*THE NEXT DAY*

I stood in front of the mirror as I admired how gorgeous I looked in my uniform. Today’s Monday and I have to be in school since I have missed almost the whole weekdays of school last week.

I put on my jewelries that didn’t really look shiny as I was going to school today, then I put on my marriage ring before I packed my hair in a tight and neat bun. When I was satisfied with how I looked, I took my phone and backpack before heading out of my room.

I decided to eat a light breakfast today as I was so hungry. I entered the kitchen and was about going further in when I sighted someone, a male rather cooking in the kitchen.

I never knew we had male chefs. He was shirtless and had his back turned to me. I was about to ask who it was when he turned to face me. My mouth widened when I saw that it was Adrian that was making breakfast.

“Good morning beautiful.” He greeted in his husky voice as he smiled, showing of his set of white teeth.

My voice was stuck in my throat when I noticed how hot he looked all shirtless. The wounds he had before had almost healed it still had scars but that didn’t do anything to hide his perfect packs.

His six packs were so huge and breathtaking that I had the urge to touch it but I held myself back. The black trousers that he was putting on were barely hanging around his waist so I was able to see his manly torso.

Oh my God!! Words were so hard to use to describe it. Even his scattered hair made him look more hot today. Fuck!! This dude is just so gorgeous no matter how annoying and manipulative he is. I was almost drooling at him when I heard him clear his throat.

“Are you alright? You seemed really lost for a minute.” He asked as he stared at me with concern.

Blush crept on my cheeek as I was embarrassed that he caught me eye fucking him.

“Are you okay? Your face is red. Did you eat something spicy?” He asked again as he used his cold hands to touch my cheek.

I jumped back in shock when I felt his hands on me. It just added to my embarrassment but his question made me realise he didn’t know that I was drooling over him. I was grateful.

“I’m fine.” I answered when I had finally regained my composure.

“Are you sure because you weren’t yourself just now.” The concern on his face hadn’t left yet and that drew me closer to him momentarily.

“What the hell is wrong with me??” I asked as I mentally face palmed myself.

“He is just acting in front of me and I’m already falling for it. I can’t let him beat me at this game. I promised to make him pay for what he did but that would be too hard to do if I don’t stop drooling over him so get a grip of yourself Ariel. You have seen much better body.” I reminded myself as I tried to wipe off the disgusting thoughts that I was having.

“Are you even listening?” I heard and turned to face Adrian who had suddenly come closer to where I was standing.

“What did you say?” I asked as I moved back to put a safe distance between the both of us. I didn’t want what happened earlier to repeat itself.

“I was saying that I prepared breakfast for you.” He said in frustration even though he tried so hard to conceal it as he pointed towards the plates of food on the counter. It was a huge and good looking hamburger.

“I’m so sorry but I can’t eat it. I need to be in school now as I’m already late.” I lied and tried to leave when he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back.

“What the fuck is wrong with you?? You know how much I hate it whenever you do that.” I said, trying show all of the anger I could muster.

I really hated whenever he holds me like that because it usually makes me feel weak. Anytime he touches me makes me succumb to him and I really hate that about myself.

It’s like my body agrees to him even though my mind doesn’t. It takes literally every will of power left in me for me to be able to push him off of me. I just really hate how he makes me feel.

“I’m sorry.” He apologized sympathetically as he pulled his hands away from mine.

“It’s just that when you suddenly act like this, it makes me feel somehow.”

“How so?” I asked.

“We were okay yesterday. We talked and laughed together. You even ate my food but today, you just returned to how you used to be. Anytime I say something, you just zone out like I’m not even here and now, I made breakfast for you but you are refusing to eat it with an obvious lie as an excuse.” He said as his expression suddenly turned sad.

I stared at him in shock. Wow, he’s really good at this acting of his. He should just give up his job as a business man and go into acting because I’m very sure, with his face and skills, he would become very famous and wealthy within a few months.

Well, since he is trying so hard, the only thing I can do now is try harder to match his pace.

“It’s not that I don’t want to eat your food, it’s just that I’m a model. I can’t eat an hamburger because it contains too many calories. It isn’t really good for my health and the stature I’m trying to obtain.” I answered with the most sympathetic face that I could muster.

Well, that wasn’t a lie because most models like me don’t eat hamburgers because it wasn’t really healthy for us.

“Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realise that. I’ll just trash it since the person I prepared it for can’t even take a bite.” He muttered in regret and was about to leavve when I stood in front of him.

“Since you took your time to prepare it, it wouldn’t hurt to just take a small bite. Afterall, it’s just once that I’m eating it so it wouldn’t hurt at all.” I said.

“Are you sure?? But you just said that…”

“It’s fine. I’ll just taste it since you were the one that made it.” I said.

“Alright, if you say so.” He said as his face curved into a very huge smile.

I nodded and walked up to the counter before I sat on the stool in front of it. I stared at the hamburger in front of me with hesitation written all over my face. Is it really worth it?? Is getting him to trust me that important??

“It’s fine if you can’t eat….”

His words were cut off when I picked up the hamburger and took a bite from it. I closed my eyes as I expected a very bad taste since I have never eaten it before.

Instead, I almost melted when the meat touched my mouth. It tasted so good that I didn’t know when I took another bite, and another and more. I didn’t even know when I had eaten more than half of the hamburger.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

I was about to take the last bite when I noticed the little one in my hand. I looked up only to see Adrian smiling at me.

“I see you really enjoyed it.” He said.

“Yes, it tastes so much better than I expected. What did you put in it?” I asked as I chewed on the last bite.

“Nothing really. Just the normal ingredients for making a hamburger.” He answered.

I never knew it tasted this good. He didn’t even need to have any secret ingredients for it to be this perfect. I wonder if I would be able to stop myself from craving it soon because once is never enough for me.

“Well, thanks for the meal. I surprisingly enjoyed it.” I muttered as I gulped down all of the milk in the cup.

“Don’t thank me because you’ll be enjoying this treatment as long as I’m staying in this house.” I stared at him suspiciously when he said that. Is he trying to buy my trust with food?? How foolish!!

“Okay, as long as it’s always healthy meals.” I said.

“Don’t worry. I’ll change the way I cook from now on.” He answered and I nodded in understanding. I stood up from the stool and was about to when he called me back.

“Yeah??” I answered as I turned to face him.

“You are forgetting something.” He muttered. I was about to ask for what it was when I felt him pull the ribbon I used to tie my hair making my long hair fall down my waist.

What the hell is he doing??

“You look more beautiful with your hair let down.” He muttered as he placed a small kiss on my cheek before leaving me standing dumbfounded in the kitchen.