MARRIED TO MARIO

Chapter 4

~ Katharine ~

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I groaned softly as my eyes slowly open.

I looked around as the familiarity of my room settled in me.

I sat up on my butt when I realized I had cried and fallen asleep on the bed.

I washed my face in the bathroom and came out.

I felt bored so I decided to call Olivia.

My friend since college. We lived in the same house until I got married to Mario

"Hey Olives" I said into the phone.

I expected my voice to come out with glee but it came out low and hoarse.

"Katharine! " she yelled over the phone, making me squeal.

"You forgot about me, how dare you? Since you got married to that sexy Greek god of yours, you don't even call. You're so caught up in ecstasy that you totally forgot about your bestie. By the way how's that sexy pant of yours doing? How was the first night? How long did he last?" She blabbed over the phone.

I sucked in a breath and heaved it out.

Olivia the parrot!

"First of all Olives, I didn't forget you " I said when she finally gave me a chance to speak.

"I was so caught up in my miserable shattered life that I didn't have the chance to call you " I blurted out and she breathed out an "oh".

"Why would you say that? What happened" she asked softly.

I sighed and looked over to my table to see a present lying there.

"We'll talk when we see each other but for now I'll hang up " I said, eager to know what the present is.

"OK take care " she said and hung up.

I went over to my table and took the present.

I tore it to reveal a silver dinner gown.

It's so beautiful.

"You like it " I heard a voice and my head snapped to the door to see Mario standing there with all his glory.

Why does he have to be so cute.

I closed my eyes and looked away when I remembered what he's done.

"It's for a party that the CEO of the company I want, organised " he said but I said nothing. Just admiring the dress.

"We'll leave soon, so get ready " he said and left.

There's nothing I can do.

I already accepted the offer.

My stomach growled and I sighed.

I'll eat at the party.

I went to the bathroom and freshen up.

I put on the dress, styled my hair and applied some make up.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror and smiled.

I'm so beautiful.

I took a matching purse with my heels and went downstairs.

My mouth slightly fell open when I saw Mario in his tux.

I blinked rapidly and looked away from the evil grin on his face.

"Let's go " he said and I followed him out.

The ride was quite long and calm.

We got to the party and alighted.

Mario intertwined my hand in his arm and we dramatically walked in as lovely couples.

There were cameras clicking from all angles and my legs wobbled a little.

Mario noticed and slid his arm around my waist then pulled me to his side.

We went to a round table where I presume all important people sat.

My eyes wandered everywhere looking for something to eat and paying no attention to the boring speech that was going on.

I smiled as some waiters served our table food.

"What would you like ma'am " a male waiter asked.

He squatted to my mouth level so he could hear me.

"Just get me French fries and orange juice " I said and he nodded.

I smiled and looked over to Mario to see him glaring at the waiter.

My French fries arrived and I smiled at him.

I slowly ate my French fries as the activities go on.

The table was cleared and a man in his 60s came to the table.

I'm sure he's the CEO of the company Mario wants.

I can't help but wonder why he wants this company.

I mean Mario is a well known billionaire so what does he wants it for?

"So Mario is she the angel that captured your heart "the man said, looking over at me and Mario and he nodded with a fake smile.

"She's beautiful " he complimented.

"Thanks " I smiled.

After the little chit chat, I felt bored when they started talking about business stuffs so I went out to catch some time alone.

"Hi " I heard someone say and my head snapped up to see a cute guy.

He'll be the same age as Mario if am correct.

"Hi " I replied slowly.

"Can I sit with you " he asked and I smiled giving him the hint to sit down.

"I'm Ken " he smiled.

"I'm Katharine " I smiled back.

My mood lightened up with Ken's presence.

I found myself laughing at any joke he makes.

I sighted Mario coming toward us and my laughter died.

"We have to leave " he said, glaring at Ken.

"Why? The party isn't over yet " I said, not wanting to leave Ken.

"I don't care, let's leave " he growled.

I looked at Ken to see him a little shaken from the way Mario acted and the glares he's receiving.

"No " I stated bluntly.

He hissed between gritted teeth and held my arm, being gentle not to leave a bruise then he pulled me up.

"Let me go " I demanded but he paid no attention as he dragged me to the car.

He opened the car door and gently pushed me in.

He boarded the car and drove off in high speed.

We arrived home and alighted.

He gave me a blunt look and entered the house.

I wonder what's up with him.

I went up to my room, freshened up and laid on my bed.

I took my phone and texted Olivia where to meet tomorrow at 10:00am.

I dropped my phone and slept off.

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~ Mario ~

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After having a cold shower to calm my nerves, I put on my brief and laid on my bed.

What's wrong with me? Why did I behave like that?

I was so angry when that waiter at the party was smiling and interacting with Katharine.

I got more pissed when I saw her laughing with a guy outside and that's why I left the party even though it was still going on.

But why did I do that?

It's her life and I better stop being pokey.

I sighed and laid on my bed with closed eyes, waiting patiently for sleep to envelope me and partly thinking why I got so angry when I saw Katharine with that guy.