Rebellious Love

Rebellious 17

It seems that my family is really fond of him. Especially when Rayver scored a big investor, which is a big deal to my father. They celebrated, of course. And I was just in the corner thinking that maybe, Papa actually like him because of how his mind worked. I've personally heard from them that Rayver is smart when it comes to handling business then, why not build his own than work under someone else's business, right? He can put all the efforts and time he has been putting into our company to build his own. That would benefit him more, right?

But for some reason, he won't do that. With the way I deem it, Rayver is already successful. I have done my research about him and fortunately, there were articles that featured him. But upon researching for him, something caught my attention and I couldn't get it out of my head now. It has been lingering inside my mind for days and I don't even know why I couldn't tell him about it when it's my right to ask. I mean, I don't want to marry someone who's already owned by someone, right? I might be desperate to clear my name but I don't have an intention to break a relationship.

The thing is... I don't understand why he's even here when he has someone. The article has led me to know that he's together with a doctor.

Is my father's offer that big that he's willing to hurt that beautiful woman's heart?

I tilted my head as I observed him talking with my father, around them are my brothers who seem engrossed in their conversation. While my mother... well, she climbed upstairs to sleep and everyone else— including me is having a drink. I squinted my eyes in his direction, trying to observe him more. He doesn't look like the type to cheat.

My eyes widened when I realized something. I almost spit out my drink when I came up with a sudden truth. F uck... If he was and maybe— still in a relationship then, why would he come to the bar and... got laid? With me?! Did I just... did I just help him cheat on his possible girlfriend before I came into the picture?

Oh, shít. Shít.

It wasn't my fault if my assumption is right, 'no? I didn't have any idea and if he disclosed it, I wouldn't even let him touch my hair that night!

Oh, gosh... I can't believe it. So, when he went to come near my table, I was already throwing him daggers that made his forehead cease in confusion. I followed him with my evil look and never talk. Just what the effing f uck was he doing?! I'm sure my father has made his way to investigate him and I'm sure— if he did, he would have found out that Rayver Clemente is off-limits. Then, why would he still insist?!

Oh, my God. This is unbelievable. I refused to be part of his infidelity.

But what if... what if they're all in this together?

From what I've read, the hospital the girl has been working at is in crisis. Maybe he lied and made my father believe that they were over. Since my father isn't really a fan of complicated things, he just goes on with it and never really bothered to check?! I mean, he trusts him so much! He'd believe whatever Rayver would say because as my brothers said, he is the one that our father trusts more than anyone else.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" he sat across me.

"Like what?" I glared at him more.

"Like you are murdering me inside your head," he answered.

My brow raised. "And you think you are not dead yet in my head? I became a silent killer ever since you came into the scene, Rayver. In my head, you are long dead."

And after everything that I have read, I felt like having him come back to life so I could torture him more alive before he totally ceased in my head.

He let out a chuckle and pour his glass of wine. He even raised the glass for a toss before he spoke.

"Well, in my head... I wish you weren't involved in a scandal so, I'd stay single."

I grimaced. "Single? According to the article, I read earlier, you were in some kind of a thing with someone. So, that means... at that night in the bar, you cheated on her with me but frankly, I am not the one to blame but you since you didn't disclose anything about it."

His face became serious. "You didn't ask, Lili..."

My eyes widened more in shock and disbelief. "So, it was my fault?! How can a guy like you do that?! Where is your common sense, Rayver? A normal and a decent guy wouldn't cheat when they're committed to someone else!"

Wow... I didn't ask?! The first thing he'd do is to tell me he is not available! Yes, I might be drunk at that time but I was still aware of my surroundings and I still know what is right from wrong so, why would he even do that?! Why would he use my lack of interrogation to justify his cheating?!

My, God... I am very upset and I don't think I could let this thing pass.

"I will tell my father about this," I said, trying to be calm by lowering my voice. "I am not going to tolerate this behavior. You should rot in hell, cheater."

But instead of trying to stop me, Rayver just leaned against the chair and look at me confidently, as if the thought of being caught didn't bother him.

Gross. So, someone actually had the courage to love this kind of type? So inconsiderate and very annoying and last but not least, he is a cheater. I'd like to believe that it wasn't because of me that he did it.

Gosh, annoying. A cheater.

But before I could even stand up, I saw my father walking toward us. I glanced at Rayver and he shifted his position before standing up. I grimaced at the politeness he was showing to my father. While I remained in my seat, desperate to tell my father about Rayer Clemente— the most trusted guy he has, cheating incident. I wouldn't be with someone like him. Although, our marriage might be fake who knows? I don't mind him f ucking some hoes around while being married to me but what if he'd get caught? What would that make me, huh?

I don't want the public to feel pity for me. Or probably, even though it's him who cheated, he'd still be seen as a gentleman and very loving husband for putting up with me and when he cannot take it anymore, he chose to cheat instead because he was mistreated.

That's the kind of script his fans club would stitch to justify his action, right? After all, some girls were really willing to die for him.

He doesn't even that much have social media. He has a gram, yes. But I have learned that it was deactivated until he posted my picture. He also tends to track down those websites and users who upload and use his picture to have it down.

Well, in the article I have read... only his name and blurred picture were seen following the description. The girl was in the picture, too. Clear and she was pretty, yeah.

Still, what would she feel? Does Rayver's aunt know about this?

I haven't met her, though. But she must have met the doctor. And so when she'd find out about her nephew getting married— I wonder what would she'd feel finding out that the man she looked after all these years grew up as a cheater.

"Pa..." I called out. "Can we talk? I have something to tell you."

Papa looked at me before glancing at his wristwatch.

"It's already late and besides, I need to attend to your mother. Save that for tomorrow," he said and divert his attention to Rayver.

I rolled my eyes. If I'd tell my father about it, what would he do? What if from the start, he knows that Rayver is in a relationship but still proceeded with the plan? Ah, yes. Of course, Papa is actually capable of doing that not just because he trusts him, but because of his election, too. He wouldn't mind putting me in such a situation to satisfy his electoral candidacy.

Just shít, right?

"You can stay here tonight—"

I immediately stood up when I heard my father.

"Nope," I shook my head. "We have no room for him, Pa. The guest rooms are not clean."

"I had it clean earlier," he said.

My lips formed into a form line. Well, I was out earlier in the morning so, I didn't know.

"It is very late and besides, tomorrow is the start of your vacation leave from work. From there, you two can focus on preparing for your wedding, right?"

"Pa!"

But he just looked at me with his knotted forehead as if I am too cruel to not let Rayver stay for the night.

"It's already late and Rayver needs a rest," he explained so calmly. "It would be safe to let him stay over the night, Lili. Don't be too selfish."

My mouth hangs open.

"Sir, I can manage—"

Even Rayver tried to talk but Papa had already dismissed the conversation and left the garden. I sat on my chair, feeling so annoyed. My, God... I don't want to sleep with ill feelings in my heart tonight. But I couldn't help it and I blame him for everything now!

I glared at him. I didn't bother to talk especially when Jayden went near me to hold me in my arms to guide me inside our house. When we went inside, I blow a deep breath. I looked through the glass wall and saw Liam approaching him with a bottle of beer in his hand.

"You should go sleep," said Jayden. "Just be polite for now, Lili. Papa was right. Everyone here had a drink and letting him drive at this hour won't be safe."

"I hate you and father," I said softly before I went to the sofa and sat there lazily. "Things will not be okay to me, Jayden. Rayver... Rayver might be in a relationship and he's marrying me! That's cheating and I don't want to ruin someone— or a relationship for my own gain. That's not right..."

"I know, Lili... But remember, he's also getting something from this. So, technically, he also let this thing happen. So, don't think as if it's your fault."

"It's partly my fault..."

He hushed me. He sat beside me and I quickly rest my head on his shoulder.

"You are a Madrigal, Lili..." he reminded me. "Sure, this whole thing actually would benefit you but he has the right to decline Papa's offer yet he accepted it. Whether he's in a relationship or not, he brought this up to himself so... think as if it was your fault, and besides, as much as I know, Rayver is a freeman."

I smack his arm because of his last words. "Are you defending him? Why is everyone trying to justify him? What if he's in a relationship? And the word would spread up to the public? What would that make me, Jayden? Everyone would assume that I ruined them and that, I stole him from the doctor! And that I got him because I am a Madrigal, that I have money so, I lured him! Which are not true, anyway. But still... I wouldn't really let this thing goes on if my assumptions are true."

Sighing, I closed my eyes. I don't know what to do anymore, honestly. I just want this to be over already.