The Jilted Bride

Chapter Seven

"What are you doing here?" I can tell that Margarita is really confused and shock at the same time, I can sense that she’s wondering why I’m here.

"Kenji invited me.” I am smirking at her, showing that I’m not afraid for her tactics. If she can fake her actions in front of her son then I’m going to act like a nice soon to be daughter in law. I don’t want her to step on me like I’m a cockroach that everyone dislikes. I want her to treat me well as a human.

“Oh! Thank you for coming to my birthday party. I hope that you enjoy.” The way she said it is like a threat. I widened my smirk and handed her my gift. It’s a gold box that has a ring on it. It’s cheap and I bought it from a public market, I just wanted to annoy her because of what she did to me days ago.

“That is the only thing that I can afford. I am very much hoping that you’ll appreciate it,” I stated and showed her my sweetest smile.

She laughed but I can tell that it’s fake. Such a pretentious old woman. “You shouldn’t bother but thank you, you’re so thoughtful.” She hugged me tightly and speak in very low tone that only the two of us can hear, “you ruined my special day and you’ll pay for it!”

I covered my mouth and giggled, “your mother really loves my simple gift.” Kenji looks confuse but he didn’t bother asking.

“Excuse us, Tita Margarita. Enjoy your party,” I said and winked at her playfully.

I can feel her glare at my back as we walked away from her. Kenji and I both sat with his cousins in the VIP table.

“This is Ivien, my fiancee. He introduced me with his cousins and they all welcome me with a warm big hug.

“You are so beautiful,” Loiusa praised and tucked my hair on the back of my ear. Loiusa is his third cousin from Seville and she’s the closest to me. Kenji’s other cousin is casual but they didn’t try to open a conversation with me.

“So you’re a teacher? That was the hardest job but I think you really love it. I can see that you enjoyed teaching the kids.” She was smiling sincerely at me. Loiusa get some Käsknöpfle and Crepe.

“Yes, I love teaching and I treat my students as my own kid.” I use the fork to try the Käsknöpfle and I moaned when it touched my tongue. I take another mouthful bite until I didn’t noticed that I finished it.

“You liked it?” she asked me, I quickly nodded my head and I saw her eyes twinkled.

“I was the one who made it, you must try the Barbagiuan too.”

“You made it?!” I asked in surprise, “I didn’t know you could cook, no offense but I’m really amazed.”

“Why would I get offended? I’m an executive chef in the Parfie Restaurant,” she humbly said and my eyes grew bigger when I recognized the restaurant that she mentioned.

“That was the most prestigious and famous Restaurant in the country. Wow! You are so cool!” I am really amazed, she’s very humble and I didn’t even hear her brag about it to the people around us, maybe they know but they aren’t talking about it. They are talking about other stuffs, not about money, cars and jewelries that they own.

“Anyway, you should try it. O made it too,” she said and waved her hand at the man who newly arrived. I stared at the man’s face and I noticed how handsome he is.

“Wait here, Ivien. I’ll introduce you to my husband.” She quickly stood up and hugged the man that I saw. So it was her husband, they look so good together.

“Are you enjoying?”

“Kenji!” I was surprised when he suddenly showed in front of me.

“Where did you go? I’ve been looking for you.” He didn’t answered my question or he doesn’t hear it. I sighed softly but I noticed the red mark on his neck. I pulled him closer to me to see what it is but Loiusa came back.

“Ivien, this is my husband Trey Moure. Hon, this is Ivien, Kenji’s soon to be wife.”

He offered me his hand that I gladly accepted.

“Congratulations on the upcoming wedding,” he greeted making me smile.

“Thank you, you’re both invited.”

The four of us talked until the party ended. I had fun because they’re too humble and kind. I never expected that there will be a rich person with that kind of attitude. I thought they will just hate me and humiliate me because I’m different from them. But I’m glad that they accepted me.

The world is fair, some people liked me and some just simply hated me, not just me but my whole existence. And that person is Margarita. I thought I am already safe because she ignored me but I’m mistaken. She entered the room where I’m staying and just slapped me.

“How dare you showed up here! Are you really trying to cut my patience?! I told you that I don’t wanted to see you but why did you show up?!” she shouted and slapped me again. I fell on the bed but she sat on my stomach and started to pull my hair. She even bumped my head on the floor.

“Die! I want you to be dead so you can no longer pest me! Die! Just die!” She slapped me so hard that my face became numb. I bit my lower lip and pushed her to the floor.

I can taste my own blood. I look at her face with disgust.

“What?! You hate me?! What can you do, huh? You’re a gold digger! A social climber! You’re just nothing but a trash! Leave my son alone, just don’t ever come near my family!” she shouted like a crazy person.

I heaved a deep breath and put my palm over my head. I feel like I’m about to explode. This woman is so impossible, I don’t know where she’s coming from. She was just blabbering nonsense and I hate it! I hate how she judged me easily without knowing who really I am!

I calmed myself and reminded that I should be patient with her. I should understand her.

“You can hate me to death but you can’t order me to leave your son. How many times do I have to tell you that I truly love him? I don’t care about his or your money, your wealth or any material things. I just wanted him because he completes me. Why can’t you understand it?!” I frustratedly shouted and wiped the tears in my eyes.

“I did nothing wrong with you, tita Margarita. So why do you have to make wish for my death?” I can’t hold it anymore, I covered my face and I started to cry. I don’t care if I annoy her or what, I’m going to cry here until I relieved myself.

“Pathetic!” I heard her before she left the room.

MY HEART is pounding because of adrenaline. I really hate that girl. I stormed out of her room and hurriedly walks fast to my own room, I slammed the door behind me and started to break everything that I saw and touched.

“Does she think I will change my mind just because she told me that she loves my son dearly? Arghh! I really, really hate her!” I lifted the antique vase from Russia and about to throw it on the floor but I realized that my son gave it to me.

“If I can’t bribe my son and she won’t listen to me. I’ll be the one to break them apart.” I searched for my phone and when I saw it under my pillow I called Magenta.

She answered the call after five attemps, “what took you so long?!” I vociferated but she just laughed.

“You are so uptight, your wrinkles are showing up.” My hand automatically touched my face to check if I really have a wrinkles.

“You fool,” she uttered and laughed again.

“Damn you, Magenta! I did not call you to make fun of me! How’s it going?”

She stopped laughing and hummed softly, “she is not even scared and I saw her ignoring my threats,” Magenta informed me. I formed my fist into a ball and slammed it on the wall.

“Do everything to ruin her life until she decided to take her own life.” I hanged up the call and dropped my body on the bed. I closed my eyes and breathe several times to make myself calm. If Magenta fail I’ll will use my own hands against Ivien.

I stayed like that for a while when I heard a knock on my door.

“Come on in,” I loudly said. The door creaked open and I heard a fainted sound of footsteps that stopped right in front of me.

“What do you want?” I questioned him but he just chuckled sexily. I opened my left eye and took a quick glance at him. I saw him standing straight and it’s funny to see that he’s wearing the shirt that I gave him.

“You look handsome in that shirt, Alfonso.”

“I am here to make you happy,” he huskily said. He smirked and claimed my lips aggressively. We have been doing this for a year and gladly no one noticed it, no one suspect him for being my lover.

He removed my clothes and his lips travelled down to my neck and to my chest, he bit my flesh and licked it. I moaned when I felt the tip of his hand on my womanhood.

“Ohhh, Alfonso. Take me,” I begged him and he politely obliged.

I woke up early and I didn’t saw him beside me, I know he already left because if he waits until the sun rise up, someone might caught us and I’ll be humiliated from everyone I know. I want to maintain my good reputation and if someone would try to ruin it, they should kill me first.

I am famished so I decided to go to the kitchen and cook something for myself, I descended from the second floor of my house but when I entered the dining area, I lost my appetite.

My son and Ivien are having a breaker together. They ate the leftover food from the celebration last night. I observed Ivien and I can really tell how madly in love she is with my only son. Her eyes has a glint of happiness and contentment. If she only came from a wealthy family I might accept her but unfortunately she’s not.

“Mom! C’mon join us for breakfast!” My son said and dragged me to sit on Ivien's side. We exchanged looks but didn’t say anything. My son prepared a plate for me and I was taken aback when Ivien put some lasagna and she poured some orange juice on my glass, even the water.

“Eat well, tita,” she sincerely said and smiled at me. I am still stunned because of her action and it take me time to process it. She’s taking care of my food like I am her own mother.

“Wait, I’m going to get water,” my son said and excused himself, he left us alone in the dining table.

“What are you doing? Some this plasticity, Ivien. I am not playing with you!”

She wiped her mouth and diverted her eyes to me. “I am not playing, Tita. I am doing this because I respect you as his mother and as a human. Whatever happened between the two of us will stay like that. You can hate me but expect me to be nice to you. Hating me won’t change what kind of person I am.”

I am stunned for a second time but I didn’t say anything. We finished our breakfast and I left them alone in the dining. I can’t stand to be in the same room with her. It is suffocating me!

“Tita! Glad that I found you, I am very sorry for not coming last night. Something urgent happened and my presence is needed.” I unbelievably stared at Orfelia's face. She did not tell me that she’s coming today.

“It’s fine, hija. I still have my birthdays that you can attend,” I said it to make her feel better.

She handed me a huge box covered with fancy papers. “That is my present, I hope you like it.” I ripped it open and my eyes narrowed when I saw what’s inside.

“An ancient vase and a knife. Oh gosh! This is too much but thank you, hija. Thank you so much!” I happily giggled and checking the present that she gave to me. I am so immersed that I didn’t noticed Orfelia left.

MY HEAD is spinning and I nauseous. I am still traveling just to get this f*cking item! That lady should favor me because I’m doing so much effort. If I can’t marry his son I would break this right in front of her face.

She better do something to break Ivien and Kenji apart. Gosh, I can’t wait for him to be mine. I am sure tita Margarita is doing everything that she can. She hates that girl and tita Margarita will get rid of her in no time.

I fixed myself before going inside tita Margarita’s house. I want to look presentable and charming not only for her eyes but to Kenji’s eyes too. I know he’s attracted to me but he was just playing like a cold-hearted guy. I know in the end he will fall for my charms.

I noticed that Kenji’s mother is staring blankly in the air so I get her attention by talking loudly. I gave her the present and because of too much happiness she forget about me, which is clearly fine to me.

I entered the dining but I caught Kenji and Ivien kissing like there’s no tommorow. I cleared my throat twice and greeted the two of them.

“Hello! Good morning! The sun shine so bright and I think it’s fine to wander around the city, what do you think my friend?” I clinged on Ivien’s arm and showed her my puppy eye look.

“How long have you been here?” she nervously asked.

“Not long enough,” I answered and grabbed the fork in her hand and sliced the crepe before taking a mouthful bite.

“So are you coming?”

She automatically nod her head yes and kissed Kenji before running to her room.

I smirked secretly and tied my hair so Kenji can she my neckline and my cleavage but he’s not looking at me. I lifted my left hand and seductively caressed his face.

“Would you like to join us?”

He slapped my hand and glared at me, “don’t do anything stupid. You’re in my territory and snakes aren’t allowed, have you got no shame?” he blurted out then left me in despair.