Chapter 1
Nemesis Louie Montero's P.O.V
"Louie,are you fine?" Shane asked when she saw my unwell expression.We're currently in the garage of the law building where we did the civil wedding.I immediately went here to breath some fresh air after the tensed atmosphere inside a while ago.
Her blue eyes tensed when she saw my terrible face reaction,maybe thinking that the signing of the contracts ended badly.Genessa,Hans and Andrey also gathered up around,hoping for me to speak up.Their faces are so hopeful like it will be a sin to deliver them a bad news.
"I already secured the contract." I said and lifted the papers I held.I can almost see them leaping out of joy when they snatched it away,though they were able to suppressed it to act cooly.
I rolled my eyes and laid my back at the bumper of the car.I lazily combed my hair as I watched McGregor talked to someone on the phone.His hands were on his pockets.The cellphone he is holding seems so small in his large hand.His expressionless face remained as though it was the natural facade of his face.He seemed to notice my stare when he suddenly looked at me.I immediately withdrew my gaze.
"Its good that all our hardships are worth it.We could finally give the Masters a good news." I heard Genessa spoke and they all nodded.
"Will you be able to go home with us,though?" Andrey asked.I pouted and scratched my forehead.
"Hell,yes.What am I gonna do here anyway?" I answered calmly.Their brows shot up.
"But Master Asuna said-"
"No.We'll gonna go back together to Japan." I said firmly.
I don't think I'll be able to do that.I'm 99℅ sure that that guy won't let me.I'm hoping on the one percent remaining though.
"And you'll gonna leave your husband,huh?" Shane asked teasingly.I rolled my eyes at her.
"So,what?"
"You're so mean!" she reacted.My brows went up.It's not that he'd not be able to live without me.
But what if he'll really stop me?What am I gonna freaking do?
"If Mr.McGregor decides to let you stay in the Philippines then grant his request,Louie.You need to temporarily shut your pride down.Anyway,after five years ,the contract will end.You just need to suffer a bit in that elongated time.Well,it's not that McGregor is really a bad person.He is just arrogant,bossy and ill-tempered." I remembered Master Asuna told me,she is one of our Legendary Masters.
"You're already married,Louie.This is the least that I expected.Heck.Who's next?" Andrey uttered while chuckling.I silenced him up by just throwing a deadly stare at him.
"Stop talking to me if you want to live more,you dumbass!What if I didn't agree?Then I have to kick your girlfriend out of our organization!" I warned him as I looked at Shane and Andrey.
"What?I dont have a girlfriend.And you can't kick her out neither me." he denied defensively.Shane looked at me inosently and then asked me.
"Why are you looking at me?"
My eyes rolled again as I crossed my arms above my chest.Still denying,huh?What if I'll tell Master Asuna about this,then?Tss.
"Why so sudden?We have so many missions that they accepted.I did not get alerted because I was thinking nothing's happening.Mom didnt tell me about this either." Hans said,full of wonder.He sighed and shrugged.
"Tss.Master Hajin didn't tell you because she knew you're an ass and won't care about it." I retorted.I saw him rolled his balls and played the steering wheel.
"I care,okay?"
Whatever.
"Yes,I also think its so sudden.I was also shocked last night when dad told me about this matter.Im not also alerted because he still pamper me with his overflowing money,though ughm,its lesser than before." Genessa also explained and her brows creased.They agreed in unison.
What Genessa said gave me a thought.Its true that the problem in our organization was too sudden.Just yesterday,when I get back from my mission I was immediately summoned on the office for us to discuss about this.
According to what we discussed with the higher ups,they've been convincing McGregors' organization for years but they didnt agreed.I cannot deny the fact that McGregors' organization has stronger force than us.We have been on the top two always because of them.
We have scarcity in terms of money that perhaps the marriage is what they thought as a quick way to save the organization. And because I have a lot of debt to this organization, I accepted it. We have also signed a contract so maybe I won't be in a disadvantage state here.
"This is not the first time that they offered a marriage to close a deal so I'm no longer surprised. But Nemesis Louie Montero, the best of the best, the most trustworthy and the most skilled one? That's just another issue. " My eyebrows shot up. I do not know if I should be thankful or rather be insulted by what he said.Sarcasm is dripping.
"They've been sustaining me in this deal for a long time. It's been two years ago but I just did not reached eighteen in that time. " I told them and sighed.They had been talking to me about this matter but I just did not know that its because we are losing money from our financial fund.So they did not take too much time in convincing me about this.
"Are you okay with that, though?Remember that you're already tied down. " Genessa reminded me.I shrugged and looked away.
"There is an anullment in the Philippines,anyway.This marriage can end up when our organization is in good shape already. There are many that are being threatened to be expelled due to our lack of financial assistance. Within two to five years, we can raise our organization up." I explained to them and they agreed.
"But ... Louie, you wont be involved in car racings anymore,right?And you're not also going to be with us when there's a riot in the battleground again.
" Andrey said sadly.My lips protruded.
" Who said I will go with McGregor?He is just my husband in the papers.The marriage isn't gonna be the reason Ill stop in doing anything I want.Of course, I'm still going to be with the group." I said but I know deep inside I'm not sure. I'm not sure if the conditions in the contract favor me,though.
"Hey!You're so bad.That man is a big catch.He's dropdead handsome and damn wealthy." Shane said and looked at McGregor's direction that's still talking to someone in his cellphone.
"What will Louie gonna do with his money?If I know her money and wealth is overflowing in the banks.If you'll talk about hot and handsome men,our organization is full of them." Genessa countered.Shane looked at her sharply.The men were silent but their eyeballs are rolling profusely.
I rolled my eyes,too while listening to their chatters. And then my gaze swifted to the man not far away.The duration of their conversation took too long,huh?I wonder if its his girlfriend.I'm just waiting patiently for him to finish it up so that I could formally thank him and bid a goodbye.I hope that I could really go home.
I leaned over the van and closed my eyes. I should not be afraid. I could easily dissolve the deal and this wedding.Its not that he would chase after me though.And Its not that he want to marry me also.Maybe he was just also forced to agree to what terms our organization offered to him.
Suddenly,the sorrounding silenced up.And then I heard footsteps approaching.
"L-louie..." Shane whispered.
"Hmm?"
"Louie..." She again whispered.
"What----"
"Let's go home,Nemesis." my heartbeat almost stopped when I saw McGregor in front of me.Wow.He is calling me Nemesis like we are close,huh?Duh.
His dark eyes were directed at me.His expressionless face woke up the fear and uncomfortable feeling residing in me.I do not know why the hair on my nape stands whenever he's near.
For the first time in my whole existence, I was very frightened to the core by someone. I do not know why he had this effect on me. When Genessa and Shane find out, I'm sure they're going to laugh at me.
"I'm not gonna stay here for a long time.I'm just waiting for you so I could formally bid you a goodbye. "I said and looked at him directly in the eye. I did not know how it happened but I swear that I felt the temperature dropped after I what said.
"And who the hell says that Im gonna permit you to go home?" His voice was cold.That silenced me for a short time but when I recovered my courage,I sarcastically answered.
"The contract didnt stated that I have to follow what you want me to do,Mr.McGregor." or should I say.I read the contract but I didn't understand it all! I did not pay attention to the lines that are not suspicious.I closed my eyes.Im gradually sweating now.
He did not speak and just gave me the paper we had just signed. I opened it and saw it in fifth page in the fourth section.
"Nemesis Louie Montero,the proposer shall abide to all of the commands of Jade Iverson McGregor,the boss." that is what's written.
"I missed it! You deliberately made the font so small so I could not see it! " I almost screamed at him. He shrugged.Sure,I'm losing my coolness.
"Its not my fault that you didnt see it."
"The f**k!I don't care!I'm going home!"
My life is in Japan.Shiz!
When I was about to enter the van,a big hand lay on my cloth near the nape and lifted me up. And in a swift motion,he put me on his shoulder like a sack of rice.
"f**k!Put me down,i***t!" I shouted, but I couldnt hit his back because his one hand is holding me tight. My knees couldn't move either because the other hand is firmly holding it in place.
"Shane! Genessa!" I screamed and called them.
"L-louie -"
"In three seconds,if the four of you is still here,I'll kill you." A threat came out of McGregor's mouth. I heard the van pulled away.
Shit.Those punks really left me.
"When I get out of here, I'm really going to kill you,you fucker." I said as we drew near to his car.
"What? Did they say you have the freedom to do those things?That you can attend those racings and riots again?Hell,no."
"You have no right to stop me."
"I am now your husband. I have all the rights to stop you from doing those things." he said coldly and then a smirk formed on his lips.
"Im sorry, wifey but they tricked you."