Trapped into Love

Chapter 14

Caden Stewart (POV)

A small smile crept on my lips as I remember how Sabrina smiles everytime I show her something or give her a simple gift. Everything that she does like whine and act like a baby or just merely stare at me with pure seriousness because she is mad, always makes my day. Ever since the day we try to make this marriage work, Sabrina has been my happy pill. She always has something to show and does things that makes my day.

Well, it's been two months now since Sabrina and I are happily married. Yes, we set aside the fact that this marriage that traps us is actually arranged. We really are a real couple now. We go out as happy couple and make sure to give each other time.

"Dude! You're creeping me out!" says someone that brought me back to my senses.

I put the pen down that I've been holding a while ago and looked at the person who just shouted on my face. And I would say that I'm quite surprised to see Nathan standing just across me, giving me his signature smirk.

The smile that is on my lips suddenly fades after realizing the fact that it's really Nathan who is in there. "Hey man. How long have you been standing there?" I asked.

He let out a laugh. "I've been here for almost five minutes now or, yeah even more," he replied as he flashes a teasing smile. All I could do right now is to watch his smile fade.

"Oh, and why are you even here?"

"Oh man, I've been watching you the whole time and damn, that smile is precious so -" he replied instead of answering my question.

"So what?" I asked. Sometimes, I really can't read my brothers' mind. Sometimes good and sometimes bad.

"So I took a picture of you and boom! Sent it to mom and dad. And hey! They're quite annoyed. And uhm, it's also creeping them out!" he said making me glare at him.

That's what I didn't expect him to do. "What the f**k man! How can you just steal a photo of me and send it to everybody! That's not fair!" I replied as I stands from my seat. This man is impossible. How could he do that to me.

"Man, come on! It's unusual for us to see Caden Stewart smiling all alone. I feel like I've finally meet my real brother! So hey, nice meeting you!"

"Give me your damn phone!" I said trying to use my authoritative tone but my brother is not taking it at all. He just stood there like he did not do anything.

"Yeah, what will you do? You'll throw it away or you'll delete the photo?"

"You know what I'll do Nathan!"

"Come on, it's too late for you to act like that. Even if I delete the photo, I already sent it to mom and dad. Come on, chill. Have a seat and let's have a talk. I have some important matter to talk to you that's why I'm here," he said in his serious tone. If my brother uses that tone to me, I can't do anything but to just shut up. He is still older than me and I need to atleast give respect to that.

I still respect him as my older brother. Well, they're the only human being that I respect.

I motioned him to take a seat just across me before I sits down on my own seat. "What's the important matter you would want to talk about?" I asked.

"Still remember that plan dad proposed to you?"

"He has a lot of plan and yeah, I couldn't tell which one," I replied making Nathan glare at me. I just nodded in response.

"Yeah, come on. I know that you know what I'm talking about."

"Seriously, that old man has a lot of plan. In life, for the company, for your future and ahh, really, it's really for your future Nathan," I said as I flashed a mocking smile.

In just a blink, a pen flew in front of me that hits my shoulder. "Damn you! Why did you do that?" I asked.

"Huh, damn you too. I'm serious here," he replied that made me laugh.

"Fine, what's that plan. Come on, this should not take more than four hours," I replied. I know him, if he wants to discuss something, it will take five to six hours before everything would be settled.

"Just stop interfering and telling nonsense things, dude," he said.

I shrugged my shoulder and let him talk. I just let him talk and discussed plan. I tried to share my insight that he acknowledged.

"So, that's it?" I asked.

"Yeah. I don't know what dad wants but he wants this big project to be done at the end of the year," he replied.

The project that Nathan is talking about is the new hotel and resort. This project is one of the big ones that Nathan has to handle. The fact that is our own makes it more pressuring for him. "I guess, you'll expect more of my face this coming days," Nathan said.

"And, I'm already tired seeing your face," I replied. Nathan just nodded before he continued with the discussion. He explained all the plans he have and the plan our father have. After almost two hours of discussion, Nathan left.

At three thirty in the afternoon, I had a meeting with one of the company's client at a certain restaurant. It took me another three hours before the meeting ended.

I don't know what makes the meeting long.

I took a deep breath when the client finally left. I fix my suit and was about stand when an unexpected person suddenly appeared out of nowhere. "Hey! It's nice to see you here!"

I smiled at her. "Raine, I didn't expect to see you here," I said.

"Me too. Ca-can I have a talk with you?" she said.

"I was about to go. Is it important?" I asked. She looked at the case I'm holding.

"Can we have a serious talk. I- I really can't leave in peace if I will not do this," she said. I can see some emotions passes through her eyes but I cannot really tell what it was.

I sat back on my seat and motioned her to sit down on the chair across me. "What's the thing that you want tell me?" I asked. I don't want to stay with her for long.

I watch her actions. She stared at me with pure seriousness. "Caden, I know I've been trying to do stupid things to you just to - ah, you know what I mean," she replied.

"I've forgotten all those, well, stupid things that you've done, as you have said," I replied. "I'm already happy with the life I have, with my wife. Let's just put all those things aside," I added.

"I just want us to be together again but seeing you now, I can say that you really changed because of Sabrina and I'm really happy for you," she said to which I nodded. That's definitely right and I couldn't find any word to even disagree with her. I wanted change for Sabrina.

"Is that it?" I ask.

"I - I want us to treat each other as a friend or just, you know act civil with each other."

"That's what I'm doing now," I replied. Even if Raine and I ended badly, I still respect her. Not just because of the fact that she's my ex and my first love but because of the friendship our family build. I don't want any issue to arise.

"I'm really sorry for leaving you for -"

"That's in the past Raine. Let's not talk about it. We have our own lives now."

I don't want to talk about the past. I don't want to talk about how Raine left me in the air just for her so-called modeling career that didn't even happen. Well, she left me behind because she wants to have a life with the man she's been seeing behind my back. A man who promised to give and help her achieve her dreams. In the end, she was just a pawn.

"Okay. That's it. I can now have a peaceful life. Thank you Caden. Thank you," she said before she touched my hand that is on top of the table. I even feel her caress it. I feel like she did that on purpose.

"It's time for us to move on and continue with our own lives," I replied as I pulled my hands away. If someone will see us, it will be again a talk of the town and that's what I'm trying to avoid.

"Thank you for understanding me Caden. I'm relieved by the fact that you forgive me."

"We all made mistake. And, forgiving you - nah, listening to you would probably help me have a joyous life with my wife."

Raine just smiled at me. When I heard nothing from her, I decided to leave but she followed me out of the restaurants parking lot. "Are you not going to meet someone?" I asked. That's what she told me when I told her that I'll be leaving.

"Yes but I just have one last favor," she said. Our eyes meet. There is something in her eyes that I can't tell.

"And that is?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

In just a blink of an eye, she's now hugging me. I was taken aback by her action and was not able to do anything. We stayed in that position - her, hugging me, for almost a minute before I push her away from me lightly.

"Thank you," she said to which I nodded.

"You're welcome."

"I'm the happiest woman right now. Knowing that you finally forgive me makes me one," she said making me nod once again before I climbed into my car. I feel a little bit happy because of the fact that I already had a talk with Raine.

I drive off the busy street and headed home. I'm excited to see my wife. When I finally reached the house, I only saw Magie on the living room doing her usual routine - watching her favorite show.

"Where is Sabrina?" I asked.

"In your room. She retired early," she replied making me nod.

"Oh, okay. Thank you," I replied before I walk upstairs. Once I'm in our room, I saw Sabrina, sleeping peacefully on our bed. I walk towards her and leaned down to give her a kiss on her lips.

She just move a little and a small smile appeared on my lips when she suddenly mentioned my name. What could she be thinking that she can't even forget my name.

Sabrina Meyers (POV)

The loud rattling of the hangers from the closet woke me up. I rub my eyes and slowly opened them. I entangled the sheets out of my body and unconsciously dropped my feet on the cold floor. "Caden! Can you just get a simple clothing and just let me sleep!" I shouted. "I wanted to have a long rest!" I added.

For the past months, this has been his routine. He always wakes me up early in the morning by playing with the hangers and it's f*****g annoying me. I always shout at him but he just ignore me. If not playing with hangers on the closet, he will just play with my hair. He is acting like a baby.

When the rattling of the hangers didn't stop, I stood up from my seat and walked inside the closet. He is smiling sheepishly at me. "Ugh, I hate you!" I said as I walk towards him.

"I know you don't. You're just annoyed," he replied as he pulled me for a hug. I can say that he just had his bath. He smell so good. "Let me go. I just woke up and smelly," I said as I tried to escape from his hug. When he didn't let me go, I just let him hold me and just enjoyed the time I'm in his arms.

"You annoy me. Can you just wake me up by kissing me on my lips and not by playing with that f*****g hanger."

"I tried waking you up by kissing you but you're a sleepy head woman. You can't even feel it," he replied.

"It really annoys me," I whined like a baby. I really love acting like a baby in front of him. It sometimes annoys him.

"Okay fine. I'll try my best to not to do it again."

"Hmm, I didn't wait for you last night. I was too sleepy," I said as I put my head on his chest and close my eyes.

"It's okay babe. I just dropped by my office after I had a meeting with my client," he replied.

I feel him kiss my hair. "Go and take a bath. I'll be in my office," he said.

"Am I that smelly?"

"No. It's for you to be totally conscious," he immediately replied that made me smile. I looked at him and kiss him on his lips. I was about to pull myself away but he pulled me closer to him to deepen the kiss. It took us almost two to three minutes before we pulled away from each other.

"I didn't wash my mouth," I said.

"Nah, I've been kissing you with or without washing your mouth," he replied making me blush. Hell yes, I knew it when I'm blushing. I can feel the heat in my face.

Caden hug me one more time before he strode out of the room. Once Caden is out, I went to the bathroom and take a bath. I chose to wear Cadens t-shirt and paired it again with a short. I don't know but lately I've been obsessed with Cadens clothes. I really love wearing them. I'm comfortable with it.

I still can remember the first time Caden saw me wearing his favorite t-shirt. He was quite annoyed but in the end, he just let me wear it. Now, he's being used to it. He's quite afraid that prohibiting me from wearing his clothes may be the reason for me to hate him.

After I'm done changing, I went outside and strode at the kitchen where I saw Magie. She's taking the apron off of her body. "Good morning, done cooking?" I asked to which she nodded.

"You always woke up early to cook. Where is Roger?" I asked. I have less interaction with Roger this past few days. It's always Magie who is talking to me.

"He is at the back of the house."

"He really wants to be alone."

"You are right. He always wants to be alone but not when Caden is here," she replied. I can hear a sound of jealousy in her voice.

"He does love Caden. He is like a father to him," I said making her nod.

"Caden is the only person he wants to accompany," Magie replied. Well, I can't contradict with that. Caden and Roger have a good bond. Even Cadens father is quite jealous because of that. How did I know? It was Cadens father who told me that personally. According to him, he is jealous with Roger because he's been having strong impact to Cadens life. I can't blame him for that since Roger is the one who stays with him everytime he is in trouble. Roger is the first person he asks for since his parents are away from him.

"Anyway, I'm going to leave you alone here. I'll give this coffee to Roger," she said. I nodded in response. I watch Magie walk away from me.

I poured a cup of coffee for myself from the coffee maker. It's Saturday and I'm free from all of my office work. Lately, I've been feeling abnormal things happening to me but I cannot put a finger on it. There are times that I wanted to do something that I don't normally do. Some things keeps on playing my head but I tried to set it aside because of fear.

I was about to turn around when someone hug me from behind. I was a little bit shock causing me to almost let the cup of coffee fall. Thanks goodness to his reflexes.

"Caden, stop scaring me to death. You're going to kill me!"

"Nah ah, I didn't mean to scare you to death. I just want to hug you tight," he said as he put his head on my shoulder. He hug me tighter from behind. I can smell his cologne.

"Can you make a coffee for me?" he said as he kissed me on my neck.

"Yeah, of course but will you stop doing that? Magie or Roger might see us!" I scolded him. I pulled away from him and make a coffee for him. I can feel his eyes on me as I move.

"Here is your coffee babe," I said as I put the coffee down on the table. I pulled a chair for myself just beside him.

"I really do love it when you make coffee for me just early in the morning!" he said as he take a sip.

"I know," I replied with wide smile.

"Confident aren't we?"

"Of course. I know you love how I make your coffee just how you like it when I'm sleeping beside you," I replied that made him raise an eyebrow. My intention? I wanted to flirt with him and I guess it's working.

"Are you trying to insinuate something here Mrs. Stewart?" he asked to which I laughed.

"Nah, no. Good boy!" I replied making him stare at me. I can see adoration and love in his eyes. I can't deny the fact that I love seeing those kind of emotion in his eyes. It's the best thing that I can stare all day long.

"Kidding aside, I want to say thank you," he said giving me a serious look.

"For what mr. Stewart?" I asked.

"For making me realize that being arrogant will not do any good for me. Nah, that was what I thought before. Being the boss and arrogant will help me, but it all change because of you. I only use arrogance when I know it's time to use," he replied making me nod.

"I'm happy that you've finally realized that. A lot of people wants you to change. Change your attitude."

"Ah, this change is all because of you!"

"It's not me who changed you. You did that for yourself," I replied.

"You're being humble again. Can you just carry your chair for once. It's annoying," he teasingly said that made me laugh.

"It's heavy to carry chairs around," I laughingly replied as I take a sip of my coffee.

"Why can't you act like those women trying to make themself high and almighty. Well, for just once. You certainly have what they wanted and wish for," he said making me shake my head.

"You wouldn't want me in your bed if I'll be like those women," I replied.

"Well, well mrs. Stewart. I'll always love it when I see you in my bed listening to your soft and little whispers," he seductively replied making me laugh.

"By the way, don't you have any plan for today?" I asked making him shake his head.

"I reserved this day for you. For us to get to know each other better. I know that I still have lots of things to know about my wife and today, I'm all ears and all yours," he replied that made me smile.

"In that case, thank you. You really know how to make me smile."

"I wanted to live a life that I once imagined. I don't want to make the same mistake that I had before."

This is the conversation that I want. Just cool. A conversation that made me special for someone. Someone that I love.

@Marcela Francisca