"Are you terrified?"
Gazing down into the widened eyes of the woman, Ezra queried.
The serene expression displayed across his face still, thinking Vera was scared to death.
However, the woman's shocked face replaced with a smile of delight which quieted down the man.
"I have prepared the worst even to be your wife, love. This is nothing to concern"
Shooting a wink at the man, Vera shrugged the matter off effortlessly.
Sending disbelief into Ezra.
What was this reaction? Shouldn't she be frightened to witness the scene?! Instead, she beamed?!
"Are you surprised, my lovely husband?" A chuckle escaped between the woman's lips.
Attracting the man's attention fully. Something was odd.
This woman was not normal for sure. "Your hand.." he requested.
And Vera handed her hand out. Slowly, Ezra put the ring on her ring finger while maintaining the eye contact.
"If there is anything you are hiding from me, this is the time for you to confess"
He allowed strangely.
Hushing down the woman entirely. He obviously was doubting her. It was clear enough.
"I have nothing to keep as secret from you. Don't worry, I won't stab your back"
Wearing the smile, Vera assured. Yet, the man did not respond for a few seconds. He stared into her eyes.
"You will be under six feet if you dare to stab my back"
A beam flashed across his face in an instant after. Warning the woman to be honest.
It sent shivers down Vera's spine wholly. How scary could he get?!
But she kept the smile on.
"Are you done with your little warning? I need to get ready for tonight's dinner party"
Vera mocked. The way she expressed courage truly amused the man. "He will send you back"
Ezra raised his right brow to point at the one who had been standing at distance. "Got it. Come back early"
Vera reminded before leaving. As she disappeared from the sight, Ezra fell into silence.
"What a strange feeling"
He let out a murmur and gazed down at the ring on his ring finger.
Like that the time passed by for the night to approach. "Master is waiting for you in the car, Mistress"
The butler of the house came to inform to the woman who was sitting in living room.
She had changed into sage colored v-neck dress.
It was strapped, showing off the beauty of her collarbones. The tight dress wrapped her curve perfectly.
The high heels gifted by Ezra completed the look along with night makeup look.
Vera looked beautiful as always.
The designer had reported she made the couple wore same colored clothes also.
Tonight, Diana would not attend the dinner party due to her health.
So the so called married couple was the only ones heading to there.
"Oh, I see!"
Vera flashed a grin. Seizing the purse, she promptly went after butler.
Getting into the car which her husband was waiting inside. "Thanks" she expressed gratitude to the man.
For opening the car door for her. "Evening, love"
The low pitched yet calm tone of Ezra Kingston echoed in the car as the door shut.
His dark hazel eyes landed on his wife.
There was hint of admiration held in his gaze. "Do I look that pretty for you to stare shamelessly, darling?"
Wearing a smirk, Vera teased.
It was when Ezra swallowed. This flirty woman truly knew how to shut him up.
"You are aware of your beauty already, love. There is no need to ask"
The man managed to respond still since he did not want to be seemed as an easy target to mess around.
And the reply from him tickled the woman totally.
She chuckled.
Relishing the moment whenever the man ran out of the words for some seconds.
"I bet you are the type of man to compliment your love every day to remind her" Vera mumbled.
This time, Ezra did not say anything. He remained silent.
The silence in the atmosphere did not cause discomfort to both of them strangely.
They felt at ease.
Soon after, the couple reached to the location where the dinner party was at.
It was not situated in hotel, but in the huge garden of the mansion. "Wow, the setting is so pretty"
Vera's eyes sparkled over the view of entrance prepared with flowers and led light, as soon as she stepped out of the car.
The way her teal blue eyes seemed to be carrying the whole galaxy, attracted Ezra's attention.
They two stood at entrance. The woman held his arm firmly.
Admiring the beauty of setting on the other side. "Oh, my bad. Let's enter"
In hurry, Vera regained consciousness. She dragged the man and walked in, meeting with the newlyweds inside.
"Uncle! You attended!"
Isabella Jones raised her tone when she encountered Ezra.
Welcoming the two with a grin tugged at her lips. Rejoicing danced in her eyes obviously.
"Did you leave to buy rings to cover up the lies, aunty?"
A sarcastic greeting from Zane Kingston broke into the chat.
Annoying Vera entirely. "We were trying to produce a baby actually"
She scoffed with a smile.
Stunning the three entirely, including Ezra. This was unexpected sarcasm.
Not to mention the satisfied grin tugged at Vera's lips.
It appeared as if she was stating the truth. "Stop lying. Aren't you ashamed, Vera Charlene?"
Still, Zane retorted with a disgusted expression displayed on his face.
Panicking Isabella Jones totally. "Bae! Why are you picking on her?! Show respect to aunty"
She lectured, only to make Vera pressed her lips to restrain laughter.
"The truth is bitter most of the time, dear" Vera replied.
"You!" And Zane pointed his finger.
Clenching his jaw in irritation.
"Are you still an immature kid, Zane Kingston? Why are you bickering?"
At last, Ezra scolded his nephew while Vera wore a proud beam.
"Don't embarrass your own nephew, darling. I am fine. He is just a kid" she attempted to defend.
Upsetting Zane wholly.
On the other side, Isabella Jones gritted her teeth quietly.
"Please let me show the table we have prepared for you, uncle" But then she put on a smile.
Leading from the front to cut the heated situation which could turn into a fight in next minute.
"Stick with me the whole time. He might bother you if you're alone"
In a low tone, Ezra whispered near to the woman's ears. It was when Vera beamed in satisfaction.
"I will be by your side the entire time for sure, love" She assured.
Hushing down the man.
His gaze promptly lifted from the smile of the woman. Why? The strange query crossed his mind.
"My! The table is really pretty! Thanks for your efforts"
Vera instantly expressed gratitude upon the sight of arranged table.
"Does it suit your favor, uncle?"
However, Isabella Jones ignored the words of the woman and focused on Ezra Kingston primarily.
Now, this annoyed Vera entirely.
This was not the first time she had been ignored by that actress.
Isabella Jones, that woman must be interested in Ezra Kingston!
The only conclusion Vera could process at the moment based on the view she had been witnessing.
"If my wife fancies it, I do like it as well" Ezra flashed a small smile.
He then peered down at Vera with admiration containing in his gaze.
The scene of his honey dripping eyes frustrated the newlyweds while Vera was in gratification.
"How sweet of you, love"
She grinned shyly. "Ahaha, you two really look good together. Please sit" Through gritted teeth, Isabella instructed the couple to settle.
"Be careful" Ezra whispered as he pulled the chair for his wife.
"Thanks, darling" Vera sat down.
After that, the man took a seat beside her. "The food will be served in a moment. Please be patient"
Isabella bowed slightly before leaving from the place to notify chefs and others to take care of Ezra Kingston mainly.
She also dragged her husband away to cease upcoming problems.
Like that nearly an hour passed.
Zane Kingston never interacted with Vera the whole time.
Isabella continued to approach near to the table countless times to make sure Ezra was satisfied.
But the couple could not mind even. They two chatted quietly instead.
Making it seemed Vera and Ezra really had a happy marriage to share secrets and gossip even.
If only people knew the fact that Vera was complaining how she craved for waffles right now.
"I will go find to see if they serve waffles or not" Vera stood up.
Her expression held vexation.
It was all because Ezra had been saying Zane hated waffles so there would not be any here.
"I am coming with you and prove you should have listened to me"
The man also got up from seat. He did not let the woman be alone.
"What's wrong, uncle?"
As soon as, Ezra was up, Isabella instantly rushed near to the two.
"Um, is there any waffles here? Do they serve it?" Instead of the man, Vera queried out loud.
"They don't" The concerned face of Isabella vanished quickly.
The dull gaze replaced. Stunning the woman entirely. This Isabella truly deserved to be actress.
"See? Told you"
Raising his right brow, Ezra stated. His hand rose to seize Vera's wrist.
Yet, she frowned and backed up. "Then excuse me" She turned around to leave from the place.
It was the moment, Ezra panicked. He grabbed his wife's hand.
Forcing her to face him. "Where?" He questioned. "Restroom. Are you coming too?" Vera mocked.
The word made the man let go of her hand and sat back down.
"Come back quickly. Everything is boring without you" He murmured, but loud enough for two to hear.
His words annoyed Isabella.
Meanwhile, Vera just rolled her eyes. "My lovely husband is clingy"
She mumbled and walked away. It was not a lie when she said she would be heading to restroom.
Vera for real needed to pee due to the fact that she had five glasses of wine.
"Stop right there"
A familiar voice echoed as soon as the woman walked out of restroom after finishing what she should.
The sudden hand seizing her arm caused Vera to flinch in surprise.
Her teal blue eyes soon met with jade green eyes. "Zane Kingston?"
A frown promptly displaced across her face with hint of disgust. "What the fuck are you doing, Vera?"
Zane asked.
"My dear nephew, I have no clue what you are talking about"
Pouting to annoy the man, Vera replied. Exasperating Zane wholly.
"You are fucking insane, Vera Charlene. You are fucking courageous. Does my uncle know you used to be my sex toy?"
Gritting his teeth, Zane queried.
The word he addressed Vera crossed the limit obviously.
"Watch your fucking mouth, Zane Kingston" She alerted.
"What? Does the truth hurt you? Come on, I used you. I played with your heart and body. You fell for it foolishly though. I really like the way you are dumb" Zane scoffed.
Chuckling in amusement. It was when, Vera raised her hand, only to slap across Zane's face.
"I may used to be dumb enough to fall for your lies, Zane Kingston. But I am back as a new version of Vera Charlene. I am here to torture you till death, my dear nephew"
A smirk spread across Vera's face. "How dare you slap me, bitch? You think you can take a revenge?!"
Due to fury, Zane raised his hand. Ready to hit the woman. Yet, he got interrupted by a shout of man.
"ZANE KINGSTON!"
Ezra's upset tone echoed.
Startling the two entirely.