Mr CEO’s Little Bride

An Argument

Ruby’s Pov;

” Oh, girl! You look ravishing” the Shella girl said.

” I can say the same about you” Chelsea said equally smiling.

I stood there and watched as they both exchanged pleasantries, laughed and went on to talk about other things.

” And you’re…?” she finally turned to me and said.

” She’s…”

” Oh, yeah! I know who she is” she interrupted Chelsea.

” She’s Nathan’s wife” she said and it was followed by a brief silence as she did justice to me with her eyes.

She scrutinized me from my head to my toes, before looking back at my face.

” Nice to meet you” she stretched out her palm to me which I gladly took.

” Nice to meet you too” I replied, smiling.

Chelsea grinned as she watched the mini drama in front of her.

” So… you came with Nathan, yeah?” she asked with her strong British accent.

I nodded.

” You are so young. I thought those rumour mongers were exaggerating, but now I can see for myself” she said, looking all over me once again.

” And beautiful” Chelsea added.

” Yeahhh” she said, stretching it.

” Oh!! I can’t believe he left you here all alone” she turned to look at the direction Nathan was and said.

” He didn’t. She’s here with me” Chelsea defended.

She turned to look at Chelsea and gave a sly smile.

She later took Chelsea to a corner and they started discussing God knows what.

I was left alone again, but not for long, because the exchange of pleasantries soon came to an end and it was time for the main reason everyone was there.

I saw Nathan walking back to where I was, and when he got to the place I was, he took a seat close to me.

I was a bit stunned but didn’t show it. I thought he was gonna act as if I didn’t exist again.

Chelsea and Shella joined us also.

” Oh, Nathan!!” Shella shrieked in excitement trying to hug him, but he gently pushed her off him.

Her face flushed with embarrassment but she quickly hid it with a smile, while taking her seat.

” It’s been a while” she said, acting all coy and touching his hand.

” What do you mean? We see at the office everyday” Nathan grunted.

” Yeah, I know, but what I meant was that…” she wasn’t able to complete her statement as a result of the loud applause that emerged.

I turned to see an elderly man on stage and it turned out to be Mr Martins – Nathan’s father.

He greeted everyone and went on to open the event before giving his speech.

All through this time, Shella never kept her hands to herself , she kept touching Nathan here and there.

Despite Nathan casually and stylishly removing it, she still wouldn’t bulge.

I was boiling in anger and felt like smashing her head on the wall.

I didn’t even hear any of what Mr Martins said.. I only got to know he was done when I started hearing another round of applause.

I turned to look again and he was existing the stage.

” Are you staying for the get together?” Chelsea asked Nathan just before he left the table.

He looked at me.

” I don’t think so. We need to leave” Nathan said coldly.

” Come on; don’t tell me it’s because of Ruby. For goodness sake, don’t you think she’s also dying to have fun here?” Chelsea whined, making puppy eyes at him.

” Well… it’s up to her” he said.

” Oh, please! Is she a kid? She wouldn’t have come here in the first place if she didn’t want this” Shella interfered.

” Chill babe! Have you forgotten she’s still in high school. That’s obviously the reason he’s asking” Chelsea cautioned.

” Well… I’m staying, and you’re right” I turned to Shella.

” This is the reason I came here ” I completed, a smirk on my face.

We turned to see Nathan was far gone.

Not only him, alot of persons were gone too.

” Uhm… what’s going on?” I had to ask because I was looking so confused.

“The party is gonna take place outside ” Chelsea informed, practically jumping up for joy.

I could tell she’s a party freak. So much excitement.

She got up and I quickly did too. I make sure to follow behind her closely.

She’s the only one I know here apart from Nathan.

Shella went to meet a group of persons whom I assumed to be her friends.

They wouldn’t stop shooting me murderous glares, but trust me not to give a damn.

I went with Chelsea and we got to a table with only two girls.

” Hey girls!!” she beamed at them cheerfully.

” Whatsup Chelsea” they waved back.

I quickly sat down and a waiter stepped forward and filled a glass for me with wine.

I sipped from the wine as Chelsea conversed with the two girls.

I wasn’t interested in what they were saying, so I didn’t care to listen.

I saw Shella approaching our table with the people she went to meet earlier.

They were about three boys and two girls, herself inclusive, making it six.

They approached our table and took their various seats, now making us ten in number.

” Hey!” one of the guys waved at me.

” Hey!” I said back.

” You’re…?”.

” She’s Ruby – Nathan’s wife” Chelsea replied him.

” Woah!! I can’t believe this. I can’t believe I finally got to meet Nathan’s wife… and in a place like this. Woah!! What a night!!” The guy rasped and it took alot for me not to laugh.

He was acting so funny and I had to admit that he has a likeable personality.

” Hey, I’m Jim ” he said, bringing out his hand for a handshake.

” I’m Ruby ” I replied.

The rest of them went on to greet me and tell me their names.

They were all very friendly unlike Shella who was just pretending to be. I could see through her, so I know.

The were amazed that I was Nathan’s wife, and most of them couldn’t believe how young I was.

They kept asking for my age but Chelsea quickly shut them up and made them give up.

I was finally having a nice time and I loved it.

The table was filled up in no time with drinks, desserts, food and appetizers of different kinds and types.

” Speaking of Nathan, where’s he?” the guy that introduces himself as Peter asked.

” Where’s your husband?” one of the girls that came with them – Camilla asked me directly.

” Are you seriously asking her that?” Chelsea intervened on my behalf.

” It’s just a simple question. Why won’t you let her answer?” that was Shella.

” No, I won’t. How the hell do you expect her to know exactly where her husband is right now? Don’t you know he’s a busy man?” Chelsea fired back at her.

” The question wasn’t directed at you. You should let her speak for herself, not acting as her mouthpiece ” Shella snapped back.

” She’s my sister in law, and Nathan is my cousin” Chelsea said through gritted teeth.

I couldn’t tell if she was angry or not, because the smile on her face was still there, but her tone was mean and stern.

I would have said she got it from Mr Martins, but she isn’t related to him directly, she’s related to Nathan’s mother instead.

” Just say you’re jealous” Shella asked and that made Chelsea burst into a horrendous round of laughter.

” Jealous? Jealous of what?” she asked with an arched brow.

” Of the fact that someone else is here to take your place in Nathan’s life. We all know you used to be the closest person to him, but now he’s married and I cant wait to see how that is gonna play out for you” Shella said spitefully, trying to hit a nerve, but Chelsea was smart enough to dodge it.

” I would say you’re the jealous and pained one. You finally didn’t succeed at last, despite acting like you would die if he didn’t date you. I guess it’s so hard to take it in and relieve yourself of that super huge crush you have on him” Chelsea fired back.

” Oopss!!” Christy said, one of the girls too.

The others laughed silently at this and Shella was really embarrassed.

” How dare you? Yeah, I have a crush on him but that’s it, and I’m not like you that can’t get my eyes off my own brother”

” That’s because he’s my brother, and I’m glad you agreed he’s adorable ”Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

” I never said that ” they both attacked eachother with harsh words and other things.

I hadn’t realized how crazy Chelsea is until now.

I better not take her for granted. She has their blood after all, even if she’s not a real De Martins, I guess their blood also runs in her vein.

I couldn’t believe it was someone’s husband they were arguing about in such manner.

Do they even realize his wife was right in their midst?.

Now I believe what Chelsea had told me about killing to get with Nathan if they weren’t related.

I had taken it as childish talk, but now I know better.

Phew!!.