Mr. President's Wife

Chapter 4; Affection

Right after we talked over the phone, I prepared to go.

Wearing my puffed sleeve midi blue dress that I found in my closet and a light make up just enough to cover my pale skin. As for my hair I just comb it for it's naturally waving and I really am not used to doing any style to my hair.

The place where we were going to meet up was a bit far from here and I had to spend 20 minutes on the road to get there, I assumed.

When I went downstairs from my room on the second floor, the fragrant smell of food from the kitchen immediately reached my nose.

"Ah, gosh it's smell so good."

I whisper as my tummy is starting to growl just to realize that I just had a few scoops of food from my plate earlier on the breakfast.

From there I went to the kitchen and found Esmi currently doing her job.

"Oh You're already cooking for lunch? I said as I pulled the high chair in front of the mini bar and sat there.

"Yes, ma'am, so I'll just need heat it up later for you.

She answered then her eyes crawled on me.

"Are you going somewhere?

"A- yeah with my cousin. Oh, I won't have lunch here So you don't have to heat up the food.

"Is that so?

She said and suddenly looked disappointed because no one would eat what she cooked.

I blew out an air because I felt guilty.

"Oh, don't be sad. Don't worry, it will all be gone by dinner tonight.

"I'll eat it all later.

I said, but of course it was just a joke. How can I finish all the food she cooked? What am I a monster?

"Alright, be off then See you later."

I said then I left.

I really meant to leave the house early so I wasn't surprised that Irish weren't there yet.

I just did some window shopping and walked around the place while I waited for her.

After a while I received a text message.

"We're here, where are you?

"Is she with someone?

I came to think, because she didn't mention that she would bring someone with her.

Anyway, I have to meet whoever is with her. So I went to the entrance to see them.

And their car just arrived in front of me.

"Oh my God!!!"

Irish excitedly got out of the car to approach me.

She is still the same as before,very cheerful and energetic.

She gave me a very tight hug.

"I missed you so much!"

She said as she kissed me on both sides of my cheeks.

"Oh gosh look at you, you look gorgeous!"

I just want to sink to the ground with so much shame.

She is like a mother who has been separated from her child for a long time

"Oh wow! I'm starting to get jealous."

How about me, don't I have hugs and kisses?

Only then, my attention averted to the man who also came out from the car from the driver's seat.

I frowned as I dug inside my brain seeking out who that man was. Though he looks familiar.

"I-Ivan?"

I stammered.

Tall and fine. Really fine, I mean the type that has everything.

He smiled and stared at me and so am I.

I hope my reaction is not weird so it's not embarrassing.

"Ahem, I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm just afraid that one of you will melt, if you continue staring at each other that much."

Irish said jokingly.

I feel all my blood has risen to my face, and I bet I'm red as strawberry right now.

"Okay? So let's eat, I'm starving."

Irish said while blinking her brows to me.

I just nodded.

I suddenly felt awkward.

Well, we haven't seen each other in 10 years.

Since they migrated to the states.

Irish is a relative in blood of my grandfather who adopted me.

So we are cousins.

Meanwhile, Ivan was adopted by Irish parents. So we treat each other like cousins also.

He is a few years older than me and I think my husband is the same age as him.

It's such a shame to admit but, when we were kids, I admired Ivan too much.

And Irish knew that, that's why she always teases me back then. I'm not sure if Ivan got the word about that, but I hope not, because it would be very embarrassing he did.

"So, you're married?"

Ivan asked as we quietly ate at an Asian restaurant we chose here at the mall.

I noticed that he was looking at the wedding ring that I was wearing so I let go of what I was holding and put my other hand on the other side where the ring was worn.

I smiled sparingly at him instead of saying anything. Why does he need to ask for an obvious answer?

"So, how is married life?

Irish said after sipping her matcha milk tea

"Ah- it's fine.

I answered then I smiled sparingly again.

I honestly don't know what to say.

I can't say I'm happy because it's not really. But I can't say that I'm not happy either because I don't want to tell other people what's happening to my marriage.

Now that we're talking about my marriage, I suddenly lost my appetite. I remembered how badly Ralf treated me.

"Anyway, their food here is delicious.

I heard that your husband is the owner of this mall.

"Oh really? He is d*mn rich then,

Oh gosh I'm curious what kind of person he is."

"Is he handsome as well?

"You know, In teleseryes, the leading men who are presidents of the company are rich and handsome. "So what? Is he a good looking guy?

Irish said lamely.

"Of course, he is rich and good looking, that's all he has because his attitude is ugly.

If only I could say that. But of course I can't, he is still my husband and how people see him will reflect on me. That's why I have to hold myself back from destroying his reputation.

"Of course! He is a good looking man.

I just said as I sipped on my milk tea.

"Oh really? Irish frowned as if she was not satisfied with what I said.

"Just- Like him!"

She exclaimed while pointing to whoever was behind me.

Her appearance suddenly changed from not really satisfied to being a joyful one and Even Ivan was wondering who she is she pointing about.

"Look he is such a freaking hottie!

She giggled.

Then I looked behind me.

But I immediately looked back at them after realizing who Irish were referring to.

"What is he doing here? Of course, he owns this mall.

There are two voices debating inside my head. Sheesh! I'm going crazy.

"Is there a problem, Roxette? Ivan asked. Maybe he noticed my reaction after seeing Ralf.

"Wait, does he know Ralf?

I don't think so.

Then I looked at Ralf again.

He is busy at work and seems to be checking something.

He also has some employees with him so I hope he won't notice me.

"Roxette!"

Because I was worried that Ralf might see me, I didn't realize that Ivan was talking to me.

"Huh?

I totally have no idea.

"Are you alright?" He asked again.worriedly.

"Ah- Yeah! Yeah I-Im fine."

I stammered as I sip on my straw but I got nothing. It's empty.

"I still have mine, you want some?

"No, No! It's alright, thanks anyway."

He even offered me his drinks.

What a shame.

"What are you saying again?

I ask because I feel like I've been blank for a few minutes.

"There will be a homecoming party for my father. "You're going, aren't you?"

He said as we were on the drive back to the mansion.

"Of course she will!" Irish said.

“Homecoming Party?

-I'm not sure, but I'll try.

"Don't worry, your husband will definitely go to the party too so for sure he will take you.

I was surprised when he said that. I didn’t know he knew Ralf.

"We're business partners! '

He said with a smirk.

"B-business partners? ' since when?

"Well, not yet but soon."

I suddenly got nervous, feeling like there were things I didn't know. I didn't even know that they were in business.

After we ate, we went for a walk and did some shopping. It was a pleasant day and I hope we can do it often Instead of just locking myself at home.