CHAPTER 5

　　'Thank you for coming Mr. Zaires it's really nice seeing you here '

　　Said my investor's wife. I just smiled at them and talked a little more before we excused ourselves. We headed to my friends.

　　The three of them were at a table and laughing. They stopped when they felt our presence.

　　'Hi dude'

　　'Hey bro, Gret'

　　Greetings from both of them, but my wife? tsk, she just looked away. I just stared at her while my friends entertained Gretzel. I can't help but stare at Scarlet. She's really stunning. He only drinks wine. I hate how boys stare at her and smile.

　　'Stop drinking too much, you might get drunk '

　　I whispered to her making her stop. I took a glass of wine and drank a little. She still didn't look at me. She is really different.

　　'Hi there, by the way, I am Gretzel Ford and I think you know my man Tyron Zaires'

　　I was kind of shocked when Gretzel wrap her hands around my neck and kiss me in front of my wife.

　　'Your lips are always sweet '

　　And she laughed softly. I swallowed and looked at Scarlet but I saw her shock she immediately recovered and smiled. Even my friends are shocked and I think the cameraman got that shot. How did I say? Of course, there are already a lot of press and cameras in front of us.

　　I saw Scarlet quickly finish the wine and excused herself. I was about to follow her when Gretzel hold me tightly in the arms while smiling at the press. I give Liam a look and thank God, he got me. Fvck! I feel bad. I don't want her to see me flirting with her own eyes. Rumors are enough!

　　Even if I wanted to leave Gretzel I couldn't. She's very close to me and I don't want to embarrass her either.

　　Scarlet's POV

　　I should be happy, right? Aish! What's with me? I don't care how many girls he flirts with or kisses face-to-face.

　　But no, even though I'm just his wife on paper, there's a part of me that even if I'm just casual, still want to get a little respect.

　　Even if he doesn’t introduce me to everyone, it's okay, but that? It's a slap for me. I feel useless because I couldn't even scream earlier. I look stupid. But they don't know! Argh!

　　I hold onto the sink for support. I'm disgusted with myself. I just sighed.

　　Later I went out and well, I saw Liam leaning outside. I just smiled at him. I did not realize that I was affected.

　　"I'm sorry for what you saw--"

　　"Liam, I'm okay. If he wants that then let him be. And don't ever say sorry about it. "

　　I said smiling. I saw the doubt on his face as if he didn't want to see me sick. But deep inside, I'm thankful because someone cares for me too.

　　"Okay. Now, let's go back?"

　　I smiled and nodded.

　　"Sure. Don't think too much. I'm fine"

　　I just nodded and he held my hand. We walked back inside. At our table.

　　There are still many cameras around. Zeke and the woman named Gretzel let them go one by one.

　　I wonder if this girl knows anything about me, or is she just like that?

　　Liam poured me a glass of wine. While the emcee was speaking, I was uneasy in my surroundings. I just noticed that Liam was looking at me and then I noticed Gretzel as well.

　　I just ignored it and focused again. A few minutes later I heard women talking. I'm not gossipy! They just talk loudly.

　　'I heard that the wife of Mr. Zaires is here'

　　'Yeah. I heard it too. Why didn't she show up?'

　　I was slightly surprised when I felt Liam's breath in my ear.

　　Don't mind them. They just love to gossip'

　　I looked at him. He winked at me and drank his wine then he looked back at the front who was already dancing.

　　I just sighed and ignored those who were talking.

　　When the party ended Liam and Zeke drove me home. I thanked them and entered the house. They waited for me to enter then they left.

　　I closed the door before going upstairs to my room. I put down my sling bag and took off my heels before lying on the bed.

　　I'm tired. I held my head as my eyes rolled a little. I think I drank too much.

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　　What happened earlier also immediately came back to my mind. Sigh. They will be trending again. That Gretzel, even me, I can tell myself that they are really 'perfect'.

　　Those scenes from earlier kept coming back to my mind even if I try to put them out of my thoughts, the kissing scene still comes back. Even I was confused. Even though I have an idea, I still don't want to accept it! Because it's very impossible and I don't want to come to that point where I'll be dependent and hurt in the end.

　　Suddenly a tear fell from the corner of my eye. Am I okay? It was okay when I only heard and saw it on TV. But why do I feel pain when they show me and gave me a sample?

　　I just wrapped my body with a comforter and after only a few minutes, I fell asleep.

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