Vera's POV

I sat in bed reading away. I was going to avoid the library ,after what happened the last time I was there I had started taking books to my room to read instead of going to the library.

A knock came three times on my door and I looked away from my book

"Come in"

Aldonis walked in with something in a little shopping bag he came over and took his normal position on my bed .

"Guess what I got?"

He waved the bag in my face and I snatched it before he could pull it back. I opened it and was shocked to see the latest iPhone in it's pack. I stared from the phone to Aldonis with my eyes wide

"Thank you!" I squealed and jumped on him.

"Okay okay My back"

I practically straddled him as he sat up with me in his arms. My room door opened and I turned to see Julius. His eyes narrowed when he saw the position we were in. I rolled off Aldonis and resumed my original position.

"Don't let me stop your little affair now. Mother is calling"

There was something I couldn't quite read on his face but I shrugged it off. Pushing myself off the bed I hid my phone under the covers and walked past Julius out of the room. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of getting a reply from me. He walked out behind me and all of a sudden I was being pushed against the wall. He was too tall and I stepped back to see him but I hit the wall and he pressed his body against mine trapping me.

I avoided eye contact with him as much as I could but it was difficult with his face only inches away

"Oh So now your new game is to play with Aldonis" I looked up at him with pure anger. What did he think I was A prostitute!?

"I don't have to answer to you" I tried pushing my way past him but he pushed me back.

"Stay away from Aldonis" He said staring straight into my eyes

"And if I don't?"

I was tired of being weak and letting him intimidate me. I stared back straight into his eyes and I didn't faze when he clenched his jaw.

"Oh am sorry madam and Sir are calling you both to the living room" I heard Selina from behind us. She must have thought something was going on as she looked the other way when she spoke. She didn't wait for a reply but scurried off.

I pushed him away and went down stairs. Immediately the living room was in view I could see a man dressed in a black and white suit with documents in his hands as mother and father stood around the table he laid them on.

I walked over to mother and she smiled at me.

Julius came down and stood in front of the papers we were both meant to sign. Julius was given the pen first and he signed two different documents one was definitely for our marriage while the other I had no idea. It was my turn and once i picked the pen it was like I was holding a brick. It seemed so heavy as I stared at the place where my signature was supposed to be. I felt a hand on my shoulder

"Sign it sweet heart"

I cringed at the nickname Julius gave me . He was such a good actor pretending to be a supportive soon to be husband.

I sighed once I had completed my signature on about four to five documents. Julius had his hand on my side as I stood beside him watching the lawyer pack the papers into his briefcase.

"I'll be on my way now. The marriage will be valid in the next 24 hours and so will Vera Chrysantos" He walked away and a maid followed behind him to shut the door.

Julius hugged me out of the blue and I didn't know how to react. I was sure it was part of his act and the fact he was doing this to make his parents think highly of him annoyed me to my core.

"Congratulations doll"

I wrapped my hands around his neck embracing him back when I was sure his parents were watching. They quietly went upstairs not wanting to in quotes "disturb" our moment . I watched as they walked up the stairs hand in hand and when I was sure they were out of sight I pushed Julius back a as a smirk danced on his face

"Never do that again" I glared at him and walked away thankful he didn't say a word back

Julius's POV

I was thankful I would get to be out for the next three hours and not see that Vera again. What was her game? From trying to seduce Cyrus to Aldonis. She was definitely playing a game but what it was I had no idea. Flashes of the position her and Aldonis were in kept playing in my head and I couldn't get them out.

I was leaving for a party Cyrus was holding with some colleagues of his It was his top client/friend's birthday and I was invited as usual. I would have turned this down like I do most thing I'm invited to but I just felt like going for some reason. I had on my tailored black and maroon Armani suit. I picked my keys and was all set when I stopped halfway out the living room

"Where are you going Julius?" I turned to see mother and Vera standing in the living room looking at me.

"For a party mum"

"Okay. Take Vera along with you then"

"What?" We both said simultaneously as we looked at mum

"Did I say something wrong. You two are married now and Julius going to a party without your wife isn't the best decision"

Damn it with this wife thing! "But mum-"

"No buts. Vera dear go get ready"

Vera went upstairs and I cursed under my breath. I'd have to take this girl with me now.

Few minutes later I heard sound of heels coming from upstairs and I stood from the couch, looking up I was shocked to see she cleans up well

She had on a black,off shoulder step gown with strap heels.



Her hair was gathered to the side displaying her freckled shoulders and dangling silver earrings .

"We can go now?" I cleared my throat looking away once I realized her eyes were on me as well.

"Yeah"

I walked out and she followed behind me.

Now I was really going to regret pretending to be such a loving husband



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