Chapter 5

Abigail didn't pay much attention to what Xavier said, she couldn't if she wanted to because of the stares she was getting. It seemed like everyone in the audience had a beef with her, the way they all looked at her was like they wanted to kill her at the spot.

Especially the lady that sat next to Jeffery, she didn't know her but it seemed like the lady knew her very well to be giving her that look. 

"Congratulations Mr Quinn" Those were the only words that Abigail could register in her mind. She turned in the direction where she heard the voice and she saw the MC shaking hands with Xavier before turning to her and offering a warm smile. 

She heard the sound of the audience clapping but she didn't bother to look at them as she had her attention on Xavier. It was official now, she was now the wife of Xavier Quinn, the announcement had been made. But what difference did it make? Abigail didn't think anything changed, the ladies still looked at her with hatred, it was like the news had even caused them to be even more angry.

"what is it? "

Abigail heard Xavier whisper close to her ears, she blinked her eyes several times to bring herself back from her thoughts, she could see the question on Xavier's face but she only just shook her head and smiled warmly before taking in a deep breath.

"I'm fine" Abigail spoke as she looked around, everyone was on their feet clapping hands as a congratulation to them. Some were still in shock, Abigail could tell with the look on their faces, she didn't know why they woulld be surprised. 

"Let's go" Xavier said as they both walked down from the stage, Abigail still had her hands around his arm as they walked down together.

"You could have said it in a more romantic way Xavier, you didn't have to just pour it all out like that" 

The voice sounded so familiar to Abigail, she remembered hearing this voice on the. TV almost every night. As she looked up she saw a male figure standing before them, he had blonde hair with a dark blue suit that matched his eyes. He had a charming look on his face as he glanced at her but looked away quickly like he was scared of something.

"I don't see how it's of any concern to you" Xavier spoke coldly as he took his seat and pulled Abigail along with him so she could also take her seat.

"Gerald Hart..." Abigail called the name after being in a deep thought for a few seconds.

"At your service milady" Came his charming response as he winked at her with a smile on his lips but he looked away quickly in fear.

Abigail was still awed when he confirmed her words, she couldn't believe this was the real Gerald, the one that starred in all the best movies of the century. Right from when she was a teenager, she had always admired Gerald, he was her teenage crush at the time. She remembered how she would gush at him whenever he would appear in movie scenes. He was every teenage girls dream, everyone wanted to be with Gerald Hart, he was handsome and he had those eyes that looked like a pool of treasures.

"What do you want?" Xavier asked coldly and then placed his arm around Abigail, this action of his had not gone unnoticed by Gerald but he didn't say a word and just smiled again.

"Thought to come greet an old friend, is that a wrong thing to do? At first I didn't believe it was you who stood up at the stage announcing your marriage with Mrs Williams" Gerald said before sparing a glance at Abigail and then continued his sentence. "Who would have thought that you would get married someday, even to a girl as beautiful as this" Gerald said and winked at Abigail but he had to freeze when he noticed the atmosphere turning colder.

A small smirk formed on his lips but he quickly wiped it off and regained his posture, 

He remembered this possessive attitude of Xavier's. The man had always been like this right from the start, anything that belongs to him was not to be touched by others or even played with.

"Did you just wink at my wife?" Xavier asked adding the word my to let Gerald know that she was his. "The next time you do that, will be the last time you ever get to see anyone" Xavier threatened coldly 

But Abigail was not his property, she was another human being, he hoped Xavier would have at least changed one thing about himself but it seems like he still remained the way he was. 

"Sorry Xavier, if you would excuse"Gerald spoke before waking away, still with a smirk on his lips. He had gotten what he needed from Xavier, he knew that the marriage between him and Abigail wasn't true. There was never any news about them seeing each other or going out on dates. Infact, nothing came up about Xavier even arriving at the country and now all of a sudden, he has a wife. Gerald felt like there was more to this story he needed to dig out and he won't fail to clear his suspicion.

"You don't have to pluck his eyes out" Abigail spoke after watching everything that had happened in front of her. Gerald had not done anything wrong, many times that Jeffery had winked at her but Xavier didn't do anything. Perhaps he had a beef with Gerald but that was no reason to threaten him like that. Abigail was sure her curiousity would get her into trouble this night but she didn't mind since it meant speaking out her thoughts.

"I won't have to if he keeps them to himself" Xavier answered closely as his grip on her waist tightened while he pulled her closer to himself. 

"And you? You should also learn to keep your eyes on me, do you understand?" Xavier asked as he looked at her with his cold eyes. 

Abigail could see the jealousy and possessiveness in his eyes, he was angry , not that there was any reason to be angry. 

She was not his wife, he was not in love with her and so there was no reason for all of this attitude. 

"Why are you being so possessive?" Abigail asked as she tried to wriggle herself free from his grip, few moments ago she was clinging unto him like a koala and now she just didn't want to be around him.

"You are mine Abigail, For the nine months that you will carry that child you are mine, and I don't like people playing with my things, I don't like people looking at my things. " Xavier said as he helped her tuck in the loose strands. "Are we clear?" Xavier asked as he held her chin up so she could look at him but Abigail looked away in disgust. Now she was beginning to regret her decision, had she made the wrong choice being with this man?