CHAPTER 4

“What will you benefit from this marriage?” his eyes narrowed when I said this. “You'll soon find out.”

“How are you going to go about the revenge?” “Patience Freckles, patience.”

“What is your name?” He walked closer to me and stood just a few inches away from me. I could inhale his strong cologne “Rodrigo Sango Mrs Sango.” He smirked after saying that.

His name sounded familiar, but I didn't know where I had heard it. He held my shoulders and pulled me closer to him.

My head went blank when I came so close to him. I could feel my cheeks redden. “You need new clothes, what's your size?” He said while observing my body.

I just kept on blinking while looking at him. “Snap out of it Freckles, you look like a tomato.” I immediately looked away embarrassed, and covered my face with my palm.

He chuckled softly. “I'll have them deliver clothes to you soon.” He took my hand and kissed it 3 times before he left.

I let out a laugh of disbelief. Can my life get any worse now?

The wedding was quick and secretive, almost like a dream. I can't believe I'm married now.

****

I was trying on the new clothes I had received when my door flung open, I immediately turned and was met with Rodrigo's eyes.

His eyes travelled from my eyes, and it started to go down that is when I realised that I was half naked. I immediately covered myself with the dress I was holding.

“I'm sorry.” “Can you stop apologising and leave?” I immediately shut the door behind him. I covered my face in embarrassment as my cheeks burned.

“There's a reason why I was coming to you. Can you open the door?” Rodrigo spoke from behind the door.

I grabbed a hoodie and some shorts and wore it. I opened the door and he stepped inside. “There's a dinner party tomorrow night, and as my new wife, you'll be coming with me there.”

My heart skipped a beat when he said that. “No, what if Yoshim comes? He'll hurt me. No, I don't want to.” I said with fear in my eyes.

“Listen, once I'm alive and breathing, no one's ever going to touch you again, and I'll make sure of that.” He said with a very serious face.

He left after saying that.

I stood there thinking about what he had just said. I ran my hand through my silky hair, still feeling scared of showing up to the dinner.

*****

I don't know how yesterday went by so fast, and how today ran so fast that it's in the evening. I stood in the mirror, looking at my messy condition.

I needed to get ready within three hours for the party. Rodrigo got me a beautiful red dress with a beautiful fur coat.

I hadn't taken the dress out of the bag but I just knew that the dress was beautiful.

I finally took it out and wore it.

I stood in the mirror, turning left and right to get a better view of the dress I was wearing. The dress was stunning. It was made from luxurious satin that hugged my curves gracefully.

The back showcased a deep V, plunging neckline, and cinched waist embroidered with gems to create an hourglass silhouette.

I smiled while looking at the beautiful girl staring back at me. I don't remember the last time I dressed up like this. I wore my hair down and applied light makeup to enhance my features.

I heard a knock on my door and walked to open it. I was met with mesmerising blue eyes staring back at me.

He was wearing a black tuxedo with his hair gelled perfectly.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes, let me put on my shoes real quick,” I said while rushing to put on my heels and grabbing my fur coat.

I finished and picked up my bag and went to the door.

“After you.” He said while gesturing his hand forward.

We rode in the car quietly, but I could notice how Rodrigo would steal glances at me when he got the chance. We finally got to the place, and my Oh my, the place was breathtaking.

Everything screamed expensively. The fountain at the entrance looked dashing. The chandeliers that hung on the ceiling sparkled, and the whole place was made with glass.

Rodrigo kept his hand on my waist as we walked through the crowd. Everyone was staring at us like we had two heads, and it made me uneasy.

A short man with fuzzy-looking hair approached us. “Wow, what a pretty angel.” He said while approaching me with his stretched arm for a handshake.

Rodrigo took his hand and shook him. His face turned to something else, but he immediately snapped out of it. “You have no business with her. Talk to me.”

I was a bit surprised at how Rodrigo suddenly changed when we got here. He wasn't smiling or smirking anymore. His expression was also very serious.

Who's this? A new slut?” A woman's voice came from behind us.

We both turned and my eyes landed on a gorgeous brunette girl who had model features.

From her siren eyes to her pointed nose to her full pink lips. She was tall and curvy, she wore a short revealing black dress that showcased her long smooth legs.

I was so distracted by her beauty that I forgot she just slut shamed me.

“Don't talk to her like that, Paloma.” Rodrigo sneered.

“Su vagina es mejor que la mía?”

(is her pussy better than mine?) She said in Spanish. I didn't get it.

“Si”. I heard Rodrigo talk back. The girl's face turned to anger and she walked closer to us. Rodrigo held her shoulder and gently pushed her away.

She looked shocked at his sudden movement. “Don't get too close to my wife, she's claustrophobic.” Her mouth made an O shape as she looked at us. A few people turned to look at us when they heard him.

He held my waist and cleared his throat. “I'd like to make an official announcement. This is my wife Hillary Sango. I want everyone to give her the same respect you all give me.”

The crowd became noisy as they started to murmur.

Rodrigo took out my arm and showed everyone the ring on my finger.

Paloma looked furious. He turned to face me, held my chin up and smashed his lips on mine. I froze at the sudden contact but I later gave in.