? THE CEO’S BRIDE ?
{Through The Gates
Of Love… }
CHAPTER 32&33
By, Cassie B.
‼️COPY AND GO TO HELL‼️
★★★★★
Seeing the position they were, Rosetta made an attempt to stand up but Romeo prevented her from doing so. He placed his hand on her waist, holding her in place while her B-__-bs were still pressing on his face.
Slowly, he raised her a bit so he could stare at her. Rosetta could feel herself slowly getting angry at the sly grin on his face. Why was this man so shameless?
“You’re tempting me, Mio caro” Romeo said slowly, rubbing her waist with his fingers gently. This lady here won’t surely be the death of him.
“Did you see anything?” Rosetta asked instead, her cheeks slowly getting red at the thought of him seeing her naked body. The hell, she was so embarrassed, but fortunately she was asleep then, that did the trick because she couldn’t risk it while awake. He was the first man to see her naked body!
Romeo was amused. Did this lady here want him to narrate how she kept teasing him with her body? How her Ɲīpplës made him have a hard on? Does she want him to narrate everything?
Noticing the look on his face, Rosetta chuckled awkwardly and slowly stood from him. That moment, she realized how stupid the question she asked sounded.
“You don’t have to say anything, but next time! Don’t you dare change my clothes without my permission, I’m going to roast you alive,” she thr_@tened. Her words sounded funny to Romeo’s ears and he laughed softly. Life with this lady here wouldn’t be a boring one, it’s a sure thing already.
“Then, learn how to cover yourself well while asleep. You can’t expect me to see your segzy body and then sit right? I’m a man, I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself next time,” Romeo said. Were they truly having this kind of discussion?
“Erm… You… I…,” Rosetta trailed off when she didn’t know what to say. Instead, she turned her back to him and walked to the table, picking the cup of coffee which was already getting cold.
“Thanks,” she slowly said, staring at him from the corner of her eyes.
“For the coffee,” she completed. There was silence afterwards. Not knowing what to say, Rosetta drank the coffee slowly, the sweet taste filling her taste bud.
Romeo stood up and then walked to the nightstand, picking up his phone. He unlocked it and slid to his message box where a message from Marcus lay.
★ WHAT TIME SHOULD I COME OVER? ION WANT TO DISRUPT… YOU KNOW?(A WINK EMOJI) ★
Romeo shook his head at his naughtiness before slowly typing a reply. Then, he dropped his phone and faced Rosetta who was already playing with the cup.
“Your bath will be prepared soon,” he said, gaining Rosetta’s attention to him.
“Oh… Okay,” Rosetta bit her lips and then looked away from him.
“I’ll be in the kitchen,” she muttered, leaving the room hurriedly. She just didn’t know what to say at that moment.
Romeo watched as she left the room, his eyes fixed on her slender legs. He could never imagine a cleaner turning out to be a beautiful lady like this. Indeed, do not judge a book by its cover.
****
“Where is Freudian?” Mr. Castillo asked Isabella, who was busy chewing her food slowly. They were currently in the dining room having their breakfast, Freudian was absent.
“He asked to be alone,” Isabella replied slowly, fixing her attention on the meal before her.
“That loafing idiot,” Mr. Castillo mumbled under his breath. He faced one of the maids who were present in the room.
“Get him for me,” he ordered.
“Right away, Master” the maid bowed her head before leaving the place in a hurry.
Few minutes later, she appeared with Freudian walking lazily behind her. He was putting on a black pants with the buttons on his shirt flying open, revealing his chest.
Freudian walked to the dining and sat down beside Isabella, not bothering to greet Mr. Castillo. The maids immediately dished out his meal, placing it to his front.
“Why have you refused to come out?” Mr. Castillo asked, picking a fork beside his plate. He cut a chicken and ate it gently.
“Are you still sulking at your brother’s wedding?” He asked further.
“He’s not my brother!” Freudian shot, hatred glowing in his eyes.
“He’ll always be the son of the maid, the sheep in this family!” Freudian kept talking, his jaw clenching hard in the process.
Isabella trembled lightly in fear at the sound of his voice, her hand gripping the spoon in her hand tight. If there was something she was scared of about her husband, then that should be his anger. He can go extremely hard whenever he’s mad!
“And do you have to give him the right of belittling you?!” Mr. Castillo suddenly yelled. The maids shivered but quickly composed themselves.
“He got married, so what? Does that give you the right to get yourself worked up? Does that mean you have to stay idle and then loaf around?” Mr. Castillo continued yelling.
“Get your facts straight, Freud. I won’t tolerate it when you act like a nincompoop!”
Freudian sat there without a word, he had a blank expression on his face but he was clearly listening to his father’s words.
“I’ll do better,” he mumbled after some time. He started eating his meal slowly.
“Romeo, just watch your back. This ain’t the end,” he said to himself, clenching his other fist tight.
****
Rosetta was busy in the kitchen with the maids preparing breakfast. Even though the maids were fully against the idea, she insisted since she had nothing to do at the moment.
“You really shouldn’t be doing this ma’am,” A maid said, not comfortable with the fact that Rosetta was with them in the kitchen.
“I thought we already talked about this, Katie?” Rosetta glanced at her. They were almost done with the meal they were preparing.
“I know, but sir Romeo…” Katie sighed before continuing.
“I don’t want to get on his bad side,” she mumbled, playing with her fingers nervously. Getting on Romeo’s bad side means losing her job.
“Romeo won’t say a thing, don’t worry,” Rosetta smiled at her. Still, Katie wasn’t having that. She had been working with Romeo for sometime now and she perfectly knew what he’s capable of doing.
Meanwhile, Romeo was out of the bedroom, looking around for Rosetta. She had only appeared in the room to have her bath and then disappeared afterwards.
“Where’s my wife?” He asked a maid who was passing by. The maids trembled at the question and Romeo didn’t fail to notice that. Why was she fidgeting?
“Erm… Mrs. Castillo is in the kitchen preparing breakfast. We told her but she bluntly refused,” The maid quickly said, fearing to face Romeo’s wrath.
“Kitchen?” Romeo asked and then she nodded her head frantically. To her surprise, Romeo walked past her to the kitchen. Wait, was that their Boss?
Romeo entered the kitchen and true to the maid’s words, Rosetta was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. Immediately the few maids who were in the kitchen sighted him, they made to greet him but he quickly stopped them with his hand.
Romeo continued watching Rosetta who was oblivious of his presence, she was diligently cooking the meal and he didn’t know when a smile found its way to his lips.
“Pass me the salt, Katie,” Rosetta said to Katie. Katie nodded and turned but instantly froze on the spot when she saw Romeo. Beads of sweats formed on her forehead and her legs immediately started shaking.
“Ss…. Sir Romeo,” she stuttered in fear. Hearing his name, Rosetta stopped what she was doing and turned to find Romeo in the kitchen.
“Sir, we tried to talk to her but she was adamant” Katie kept talking, expecting the worst anytime soon.
“Everyone leave!” Romeo ordered and the maids scurried out immediately, leaving the two couples alone.
“Romeo, don’t fire them. I was the one who insisted on making the breakfast, they did nothing wrong,” Rosetta explained when he walked closer to her.
“Why?” Romeo asked when he got to her. She was putting on an apron and she looked… Pretty?
“Huh?” Rosetta blinked her eyes before looking away from him.
“I just felt like. I was bored and…” She pouted gently.
“Should I invite Valeria over?” He asked and Rosetta’s eyes twinkled immediately. Bless this man!
“Yes sure, thank you!” She smiled and Romeo nodded gently.
“Next time, don’t ever set your foot into the kitchen again. I won’t condone that” He muttered. Rosetta couldn’t help but to shake her head at his bossiness.
“Roger that,” she clicked her fingers before facing what she was doing earlier.
Romeo watched her for a while before finally leaving the kitchen. As soon as he was gone, Rosetta released a heavy breath she never knew she was holding. d@mn, what the hell was his presence doing to her? What’s this feeling?
****
MOMENTS LATER***
Loud chortles filled the house as Rosetta and Valeria chatted happily. Valeria arrived a while ago with Marcus who’s with Romeo, obviously discussing business.
“That was… What the hell?” Rosetta laughed. Valeria suddenly stopped smiling when she remembered something. She gazes at Rosetta, an accusing look.
“Right. What do you mean nothing happened last night?” She asked, staring at Rosetta curiously.
“Oh, not again!” Rosetta groaned. Can’t this lady just stop talking about that? She was shy enough as it is.
“Well, you know I’ll always talk about that. Like hell, what do you mean you did not have sēx with your husband?” Valeria asked. Rosetta shuddered at her vulgar words.
“Hey, stop being raw, okay?” She chided while Valeria rolled her eyes.
“Just tell me what you meant by that. Last night was your wedding night and you’re not limping?” Valeria slapped her forehead. This lady here does have a lot to learn.
“That’s because I’m a virgin,” Rosetta whispered in the last part. Valeria’s eyes widened.
“Wait… What?” She blinked her eyes repeatedly.
“Yea.. I’m still intact and I don’t think I’m ready for that yet,” Rosetta sighed while Valeria continued staring at her in shock.
“Stop with that stare, okay? That’s the truth,” Rosetta said when Valeria could stop staring.
“That’s because I’m… Shocked,” Valeria muttered, slowly taking her gaze away.
“But, even if you’re still intact, you’re married already. Romeo is your husband now and I think he has the right to your body, you can’t deprive him of that,” Valeria said. She shifted closer to Rosetta and slowly held her hands.
“Look here, Rose. You’re married now, you have to get rid of that fear, this is your duty, you can’t clearly run away from it. You’re not ready, I understand but you have to! You’re not single anymore,” Valeria said.
“I was once like you, and I clearly understand your plight, but this can’t go on forever, you know?” She asked and Rosetta nodded slowly.
“It’s your duty Rose, you have to fulfill that” Valeria concluded. Rosetta bit her lips. Was this lady aware that she and Romeo are in a loveless marriage? This marriage was a sudden thing and giving herself to Romeo also part of it too?
“I’ll think about it,” she said instead. That surely requires a lot of thinking.
“Don’t think about it, instead find ways to seduce your husband. You can always ask me for tips, you know?” Valeria winked while Rosetta laughed. She was slowly finding a friend in Valeria.
****
“When are you leaving for your honeymoon?” Marcus asked Romeo. They were busy taking a stroll outside.
“Tonight,” Romeo replied, inhaling the fresh air deeply.
“Don’t worry, take all the time you need, I’ll take care of business here,” Marcus said, making sure Romeo gets what he meant.
“When will you ever stop being naughty?” Romeo chuckled.
“As long as my woman loves it that way, then I think it’s fine,” Marcus smiled. Heaven knows how much he’s so in love with Valeria. His whole world revolves around her.
“Your wife…” Marcus slowly started and Romeo stopped walking. He turned to him.
“You really need to protect her, I feel like Freudian has something under his sleeves,” Marcus said. He and Romeo have been friends right from childhood, so he’s perfectly aware of his family’s lifestyle.
“I know… That bastard,” Romeo cussed under his breath.
“And, you should also loosened up around her, she’s scared of you” Marcus added, staring at Romeo.
“It’s not easy becoming the person you’re not” Romeo muttered, staring up at the sky. The past memories started reflecting in his mind, the images of his mother always taking in insults from the household. Images of his mother, cleaning the whole house while pregnant for his younger sis filled his mind and he sighed out, chasing the hurtful memories away.
“You and I are both aware that this isn’t you, it’s just the circumstances around you,” Marcus said.
“Don’t let us keep talking about this, I’m getting mad,” Romeo said and walked away, leaving Marcus standing.
“I really hope you find happiness in your new home, Romeo. You’ve suffered enough,” Marcus sighed sadly before going after him.
TBC