"Stand beside me, Idiot." He rudely spat as I walked beside him. My eyes are fixed on the ground. At least, He wants me to stand beside him, not behind. An involuntary smile was formed on my lips. I realized, I always walked beside him wherever we went. I sat on the passenger seat as he drove the car. The weather is cold today. Thanks to the heater of the car, that kept me warm.
We entered the hall. I shivered when the cold breeze hit my body. He scoffed at me as my lips joined themselves in a thin line. We walked inside. Desmond was talking to his business partners and I was talking with their wives.
"Your couple looks so good!" Mrs Ricardo said, referring to us.
"Thanks," I said a sly smile.
"By the way, how'd you guys fall in love," Mrs Ricardo asked again.
"We had an arranged marriage "I replied.
"Then when you fell for him after marriage?" Mrs Smith asked now,
"The moment I say, 'I do.'" I said rather proudly with a smile.
They all squeal like fangirls as I chuckle looking at them.
The music changed as we all went to our husbands. They all went dancing. I and Desmond looked at each other. Just in the morning, I was about to release myself from his terror and here I am, enjoying a party with him. I mentally sighed, when I was about to take his hands someone interrupted,
"Hello Desmond, Can I have this dance?" A guy around my age. He has brown hair with green eyes. He asked Desmond with a smile. Desmond looked at him and nodded as he pulled his hand away. He offered me his hand. I looked at Desmond who told me to take it. Apart from father and Desmond, I haven't danced with anyone. I hesitantly took his hand as we left.
We began to dance, he held my waist firmly and pulled me closed. I felt uncomfortable. We began to dance as I looked away,
"By the way, My name is Henry Joseph. What's yours?"
"Nice to meet you, Mr Joseph. I am Ester La Corte" I felt kinda proud of my last name. I forced a smile. I don't like his touch. I tried to put distance and getaway but his grip was firm.
"Henry is fine." He smiled. I just nodded. We were dancing as he said.
"You are beautiful.." He complimented.
"Thank you.." I felt extremely awkward. His grip was so firm. I looked around to find Desmond. I hope he could see my uneasiness and come. But I couldn't find him anywhere. I look down, Desmond must be amused looking at my distress.
"I think you guys have danced enough." I looked up and saw my savior; Desmond. That guy nodded and bowed a little and asked for my hand. I look at Desmond who is just standing with his usual cold look. I gave him my hand, and he kissed them. I quickly draw my hand back. He smirked and left.
After he left Desmond sighed and put his hand on my waist as began to Waltz. My gaze remained on the ground as I smiled slightly. No matter what, he is still the Desmond I love from the depth of my soul. Desmond, whose love I crave for in my heart.
"Why didn't you push him away, when you are uncomfortable," Desmond said. I looked at him. His eyes are void as always.
"I did.. but, .."I trailed off.
"But, what?" He asked, getting angry as his grip tightened.
"His grip was tight," I said, making a crying face. He scowled. The music changed as he pulled me close to him. Our bodies touched. He put his hands around my back while I wrapped mine around his neck. I looked at him. He was glaring at that guy with burning rage. His eyes are filled with possessiveness and Jealousy. I was Amazed. Desmond is jealous. It's something I have never seen in him. After glaring at him, he glared at me. A shiver went down my spine at his glare. I swallow the lump in my throat as I look at his burning eyes. A soft pant escaped my lips. He leans in and spoke in a threatening tone,
"I will never tolerate another man with my woman. It's better if you keep that in mind" My heart skipped a beat when he emphasized on 'my woman'. My heart feels like it's gonna leap out of my chest. I felt butterflies in my stomach. I lowered my gaze as a blush form on my face. He leans in and snuggles to my left shoulder. Everyone was dancing and minding their own business. He turned me around. He removed my hair from my back; revealing my scar. I felt his breath on my scar. I convulsed at his breath. His breath tingles my skin. My face flushed when I felt his lips on my scar. My whole body became unable to move at his touch. A feeling of solace under his touch rushed through me. The affection; Even though I knew it was fake, I still relaxed. Maybe I knew he couldn't do anything in here, that's why I felt calm. He kissed my scar for a long time. The music ended as we pulled away. I turned as we both looked at each other.
"Seventh..."We both speak at the same time. I chuckled as he smiled. I want this moment to stop. That moment continues as if there is nothing else in the world. I wish he would be like that all the time...
Now, I am still Ester La Corte. I should try to win his love. We are still married despite the fact I decided to free him.
Maybe we should start anew. Looks like my journey to win his love is still on. Maybe today is the start of a new beginning...