The CEO's Silent partner

Chapter3

Dave's pov

I'm finally married, just like my father wanted. It was the only way I'd be able to take over the company.

How unfair. As the first born, and son, it's my right to take over. I didn't want to get married to Amelia, but I had no choice.

I still wish it didn't have to be this way because this sucks. I should be taking pictures with Vivian right now as my new wife. I know it hurts her to see me hold Amelia even if it's just for the press but she understands me. I plan on making it up to her.

Kissing Amelia doesn't even feel right, which is why I didn't open up when we were pronounced husband and wife.

To my surprise, she didn't part her lips either. How could she not want to kiss me? I'll have to get back at her for this. It's barely been an hour since the marriage blessing, and she's already acting all high and mighty just because she's no longer Amelia Thorne.

To make things worse, my family loves her, everyone does, including my annoying younger brother. How could they show her this much love? I admit she's beautiful, but she's nothing special.

All that love and affection should be going to Vivian, but no matter what, that'll never happen. That's why I've kept my relationship with her a secret ever since they rejected her a year ago. They all hate her and claim it's because of her true evil nature but I refuse to believe that. The only reason they hate her according to me is because she's a divorced woman. She suffered so much and even when I tell them that, they don't care.

Fine, I gave them their daughter-in-law and now I can have my company.

The moment I spot Amelia and Vivian hugging it out, Frank, my best friend, throws his arm over my shoulder.

"Watching your wife and girlfriend embracing each other?" he mockingly says to me.

"shut up before someone hears you!" I cautiously look around hoping no one is close enough.

Frank is the only one who knows the truth and he's trustworthy.

Even after Amelia and Vivian break the hug, they're still smiling but I know Vivian was putting Amelia in her place. She's just my wife on paper.

When it's time to leave the Church, I get in the same car with Amelia and I see my babe standing there alone as the car drives away. She's waving at me just like everyone else. I wish I could make Amelia ride in a different car, so Vivian could be next to me, but it's not possible for now.

It puts me at ease that even if my family doesn't like Vivian, which was clearly obvious when taking the wedding pictures, she'll comfortably make it to the next venue. I bought her a brand new car she could add to her already existing collection.

As I continue thinking about her, I keep staring outside the window. I don't even want to look at Amelia or talk to her, but I have to when I remember something!

"What did you and Vivian talk about when hugging each other?"

"Nothing that concerns you," she says bluntly.

I scoff as I look at her. compared to the first time we spoke one on one in that suite, her boldness has reached new heights. But I won't tolerate this attitude of hers any longer.

"How dare you speak to me like that? I'm your husband!"

"on paper".

She doesn't even look at me as she gently taps her face. That still doesn't stop me from warning her.

"I'm gonna have a deal with you and make sure you know your place".

"No need. I already know my place".

I give up. I won't get into this with her. She's acting all high and mighty because she knows I need her, too.

My phone beeps and that makes me feel better when I read the message and it's from Vivian. She says she's envious that I'll be dancing with Amelia very soon but other than that, I'll be dancing with her for a long time.

We get closer to the venue and it's time for me to lay some ground rules.

"Listen here, once again, we've put on a show and the press will be there, so smile and act like you love me."

"The same goes for you".

Here I am, having the first dance with my lovely f*****g wife and my mouth hurts from faking this smile as she does the same.

"I can't wait to go to sleep. It's been such a long day" she says, still smiling lovingly.

She's obviously hinting at me f*****g her when we go on our honeymoon.

It’s time for me to remind her about the rules.

“I’m not touching you,” I bluntly say to her.

“I don’t remember saying I wanted you to touch me. I said I can’t wait to go to sleep. I know the difference.”

“I know the difference.”

“Seems like you don’t.” she scoffs, loosening the grip on our intertwined fingers.

That’s my cue to let go as well and everyone gives a round of applause.

As everyone joins us on the dance floor, we exchange dancing partners and I end with my mother.

She’s so emotional that if her makeup wasn’t the best quality in the world, it would be smudging.

"You're so handsome, my son."

"Mom, stop!" I chuckle.

"I can't help it. I'm so proud of you!"

"I know, you've said it so many times."

"Please take good care of my precious daughter-in-law. She's spoken so highly of you and how you've taken care of her so far."

"Really? I'm surprised."

"Don't ever hurt her because if you hurt that sweet child and she comes crying to me."

"Mom, stop."

She wraps her hands around me and we both chuckle.

After everyone dances for a while, my father calls me over and he's standing with Mr. Marcus, my father-in-law.

They both congratulate me once again and I have to once again pretend to care. At the same time, I steal glances at Vivian, who's dancing with a stranger and I hate that I can't stop them!

I rented out a whole island owned by a friend. It's beautiful here and I can't wait to see Vivian. I made arrangements for her to come here earlier so she could arrive before me.

Amelia and I are on our way to the hotel suite after the reception and it's already past 11 pm.

The moment we walk in, she goes straight to the bathroom to take a shower while I lay on the bed, waiting for Vivian's call.

She called me a few minutes later and I'm glad she's already at the island.

"I miss you so much Dave. I wish you were here with me right now."

"I miss you too babe. Don't worry, I'll be there soon."

"I'll have to end the call now babe. Amelia is done taking her shower and I have to go."

"Okay, I love you Dave."

"I love you too." I hung up and quickly hid my phone under the pillow.

The bathroom door opens and Amelia walks out, wearing a simple white silk robe.

"Who were you talking to?" she asks as she dries her hair with a towel.

"my mom. She wanted to know if we arrived at the hotel safely."

She nods and continues drying her hair.

What a hypocrite. She's just dying for me to touch her, especially because she's a virgin, which still surprises me because she can get any man she wants to f**k her, just not me.

​After going up the stairs, the maid I assigned to look after Vivian leads me to the bedroom where she is and the best part is that Amelia goes in the direction of the other hallway.

​When I get to the door of my bedroom the maid excuses herself and I lick my lips as I think about who's waiting for me inside. As soon as I step inside and close the door, Vivian's on the bed, her silky robe hiding what's underneath.

​"Babe, just give me a moment."

I pull away from Vivian's lips, her lipstick already a mess.

"What is wrong?" She slowly runs her hand down my chest as she reaches for the top button.

"I'll be back shortly. I just need to put Amelia in her place and remind her she's not having me tonight, not ever!!"

"I like the sound of that. But you better hurry because I'm already wet!"

I bite my lip in excitement and can't wait to return, so I leave immediately to go to Amelia's room while I wipe off the lipstick.

After I knock on Amelia's door, it takes a while for her to open up. She's probably fixing her makeup for me. When she finally opens the door, I'm left in shock as I take in the view of her from head to toe.