Oops, I Married A CEO?

Chapter6

Chapter 6

Zara’s POV

The loud ringtone shattered the intimate moment and we both sprang into action,awkwardly disentangling ourselves. I tried so hard to cover up the obvious attraction between us.

“Don’t get the wrong impression.” I said, trying to act casual. “I was just trying to wake you up for breakfast. You know… as a good person.” I forced a laugh but it sounded more like a nervous squeak.

He just smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. That smile was my undoing. It made me feel like he could see right through me, like he knew exactly what I was thinking and that realization made me feel insane.

I quickly turned around and rushed to the kitchen,trying to catch my breath. My heart was pounding in my chest and I could feel my face burning with embarrassment. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I wanted his lips on mine but then again, he kissed my forehead. Does this mean he adores me? Is this even possible? We haven’t even known each other for 24 hours yet. As I reached the kitchen,I leaned against the counter,trying to calm myself down but all I could think about was the way he smiled at me,the way his eyes sparkled with amusement. And the way my heart skipped a beat when he looked at me like that.

I took a deep breath as I scrambled to come up with a breakfast idea. I had lied about waking him up for breakfast and now I had to cover my tracks. I settled for a simple toast and scrambled eggs,hoping it would suffice. Just as I was about to dish the food, I turned around to see him standing in the kitchen doorway,staring at me with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat. I was startled and almost dropped the plate.

“Oh.I’m sorry.”He said, taking a step back, “I didn’t mean to scare you. I just wanted to ask if you have an extra toothbrush so I could use it and maybe I could wash my face real quick?”

I tried to play it cool but my voice came out a little shaky, “Uh,yeah,just come with me.” I summoned courage to walk past him heading to my room with his footsteps following him. I instructed him and about to leave him,I added trying to sound casual, “And,uh,don’t get too comfortable,okay?”

He turned back to me, a hint of a smile on his face, “I wouldn't even dream of it,” He replied,his eyes sparkling with amusement.

I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I realized I was the one who was uncomfortable, not him.

A few moments later, we were both having breakfast together but there was a great silence between us, only the sound of the plate to show you how quiet it was between us.

Immediately we finished eating, our hands touched each other as I planned to clear the table and I never knew he had the same plan in mind.

“I can handle this.” I said acting normal.

“Oh, no problem.” He replied briefly and I cleared everything myself to the kitchen but I couldn’t help but allow the smile to curve my lips but I knocked myself out of it.Why was I even smiling?What the hell is wrong with me?

I overheard Vanessa's voice coming from my living room, “You mean you are her husband?” Oh no,I am screwed!! I didn’t tell her about it. I dashed out from the kitchen to the living room.

“Vanessa!!!good morning!! I didn’t know you were coming this early..you know you should have given me heads up.” I forced a smile feeling so weird right now.

“I will text you later,I need to go now and nice to meet you Vanessa.” He said before taking his leave and my eyes couldn’t look away as they were stuck on him even when he was fully out of my home but I got myself back when Vanessa snapped her fingers to my face. “Hello, I am still here and you are yet to answer my question Zara..”

“It’s a long story Vanessa..” I suddenly allowed the sadness to consume me, there was no way I could pretend to my best friend.

She hugged me saying, “I saw Teresa's post,she claims she's Leo's lover, I didn’t want to take my madness and deal with her so I decided to come and see how you are doing,before I deal with her.” I ended up crying in her presence and she brought out tissues taking me to sit on my couch and I explained everything to her excluding the part that I was craving to kiss Lucius.

“You know you are one crazy b***h right?”

“Yeah I know,but I had no other choice.”

“Oh Zara, open your eyes girl…” She held my hands looking deep into my eyes, “You married a total stranger and took the risk to let him sleep in your home,come on girl…We don’t even know that guy’s identity.” I know she is concerned about my wellbeing but I know one thing for sure,Lucios is not a killer. I know I barely know him but that is certain.

“I understand you worry for me but I can take care of myself, after I am done with my bucket list,I will divorce him, I am not giving a shot for love anymore,it’s not for me.”

“Welcome to the club of not giving a chance to love anymore.”

“Really?” I raised my eyebrows and she appeared to be so confused.

“Like,I expected you to encourage me that I will find love again, you know I love love…”

“Okay, you are right, you can’t be me but you need to heal,I know how much you love Le…”She held back her words.

“Let’s just talk about your handsome new husband..” She winked at me and I laughed enjoying the moment with her.

Later in the day, I turned on my laptop to check emails and I ended up seeing an email saying I need to pack out of this apartment since it belongs to Leo. That bastard….I closed the laptop with rage.. He is just bluffing. He can not send me out of here, no way… I messed up, I shouldn’t have placed this rented apartment in his name. I was already going crazy thinking if I should call Leo or not. I concluded I won’t call that son of a b***h. He cheated on me so he shouldn’t be able to show his face here anymore. Then the thought of Lucius played in my head. Since he left,he hasn’t called me or texted me? He is not a man of his words I see, he promised to text but didn’t.. Is this how he is going to treat his wife? What am I even saying? What do I expect from a total stranger? If I need him I will call him so I need to stop thinking about him this minute, it’s totally wrong.

I brought out my bucket list going over it. I need to be quick in starting to accomplish them one after the other. I had both outdoor and indoor activities written out. Go on a festive light tour,ice skating,sleigh ride, go on a winter hike and more. Decorate christmas trees together,have a hot chocolate and movie marathon,getting kissed during the fireworks by 12:00 am when everyone is screaming ‘Merry Christmas.’ but that kiss won’t be possible anyway. Cook a christmas dinner together after seeing my family to give them gifts,play indoor games. Write love letters to each other,make a special christmas gift for each other. I paused going through the list,am I doing this for real with a total stranger?

A text message notification popped up on my screen from Lucius and it read, “Hi Wifey.” Immediately the butterflies in my belly started a feast.