After Professor Frank left, Fernando sat on the expensive sofa again. He stared at the door where Frank had left. Meanwhile, Teddy was busy in the pantry to pick up the ice cubes which he planned to use to compress Fernando's cheek that had been hit by Professor Frank before he left. Teddy thought that the two brothers were getting along well, but what he saw had confirmed his suspicion that the competition between the two of them continued to this day.

"I'm sorry, Sir. It'll hurt a little," Teddy said softly as he tried to bring the bag filled with ice cubes closer to compress the bruise on Fernando's cheek.

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Fernando was silent and did not respond to Teddy's words, as if he was letting his servant take care of him. Fernando closed his eyes while leaning on the sofa, his mind turned back to the incident that had just happened, he could even remember every single word that came out of Frank's mouth before he was about to smash his face.

After he felt better, he asked Teddy to stop compressing his cheek when the servant was about to do that again. He got up from the sofa and walked slowly to his room on the second floor, leaving Teddy alone in the living room with a bowl filled with ice cubes.

Slowly, Fernando opened the door to his room and stepped into his big room to the bed where Viona was still sleeping soundly. The rest of the makeup on her face that hadn't been removed completely had strengthened Teddy's story, saying that Viona was ready to go to the party. He touched her cheek with his hand and it shocked Viona a bit that she woke up from her sleep.

"I'm sorry, Honey, did I wake you up?" he said softly, feeling sorry for disturbing her sleep.

"It's not you, I'm just thirsty," Viona replied quickly while turning to the nightstand where a glass filled with water was placed nicely.

Fernando instantly grabbed the glass and gave it to Viona who drank it all. He only smiled when he saw his wife emptying the glass.

"Daddy's champion must be very thirsty," Fernando asked softly as he kissed Viona's stomach.

"Yes Daddy, I'm thirsty," Viona replied softly, imitating a child's voice.

"Does Daddy's champion want to play with me today?" Fernando asked again.

Viona's cheeks were getting so red when she heard the words of her husband, she understood where her husband's conversation was going.

"No Daddy, Mommy is tired today. Can we let it pass for now?" Viona replied quickly.

Kiss

Fernando kissed Viona on both cheeks and on to her forehead which was covered in her long hair with great love. He then hugged her tightly as if he was saying that he had gone through many things before he could hug her like this.

"You should get ready now," whispered Fernando softly.

"Getting ready? Where are we going?" asked her confusedly as she let go of his hug.

"Don't you want to go to Cecilia's reception? Let's get ready and I'll accompany you there," Fernando replied briefly.

Viona's eyes immediately sparkled at the words of her husband, she did not expect that he would allow her to go and even accompany her there. After Fernando convinced Viona many times, the two of them finally got ready. When Viona cleaned her face from the rest of the makeup she had removed before, Fernando chose to take a shower to freshen up.

Not long after that, Fernando and Viona had finished getting ready. He looked even manlier in his expensive tuxedo, while Viona looked more elegant in a pastel Drop Waist Dress. This dress made Viona's waist look shapelier, and her belly was more visible. Seeing the clothes Viona wore made Fernando happy, he was happy because his wife looked even more beautiful with his stomach starting to grow bigger.

Along the way, Fernando continued to hold Viona's hand, this was the first time he accompanied her to a party. When he arrived at the party, he got off the car first, then he stretched out his hand to help Viona out. Initially, many people were not aware of Fernando's presence in that place, but because a waiter recognized him, the atmosphere became rowdy. Just like how things were when he went to a public event.

"What happens there, Charlie?" Andrew threw the question to Charlie who was standing beside him.

"It looks like you have a special guest tonight, you have to be ready to welcome them, Andrew," Charlie replied half whispering to Andrew.

"Who is this special guest?"

Andrew could not finish his words when he saw Viona walking closer to where he was standing with Fernando who led him to walk. Andrew's eyes looked at her stomach which was now getting bigger. What he didn't notice was that he found her to be prettier and she made him more stunned with her current appearance. He wasn't so sure what happened now when he felt like he got interested in her again after two months of not seeing Viona.

"The charm of pregnant women is different, their aura will look more fascinating. So, don't be surprised if she looks even more beautiful now," Charlie whispered, trying to calm Andrew who didn't blink his eyes when he saw Viona.

"I don't... "

"Honey, it's Viona and Mr. Fernando, let's welcome them," said Cecilia suddenly who appeared behind Andrew.

"Yes, let's welcome them," said Andrew stuttered.

He then walked behind his wife who looked very enthusiastic in welcoming Viona and Fernando. She looked very happy when she saw Viona coming, Cecilia even had the chance to put her hand on Viona's stomach after being pregnant for three months.

"Congratulations, Mr. Steven Joy," said Fernando briefly while greeting the man in front of him.

"Thank you, Sir, I feel grateful that you can come to my reception," Andrew replied, trying to smile as he shook Fernando's hand.

"I hope this is your last marriage," whispered Fernando softly as he hugged Andrew and patted his back.

Andrew's face instantly changed when he heard Fernando's words, he remembered what had happened in the past. He remembered that he was forced to marry Lucia after Fernando threatened his father and influenced Lucia's parents to take away Viona from him. Seeing Andrew's change in expression made Fernando smile, he had no intention of bringing up the past but he ended up talking about it again.

Fernando looked like he was trying to show that he had succeeded in defeating Andrew by marrying Viona, the cold war between Andrew and Fernando finally stopped when Cecilia approached Andrew. She then said that the event would begin soon.

"Cecilia looks very beautiful tonight," Viona whispered softly to Fernando as she stared at Cecilia who was walking towards their wedding cake on the table. They had been asked by the host to start the event soon.

"And my wife is way prettier than her," Fernando replied quickly without guilt.

"Awww... babe why did you pinch me?!" Fernando asked suddenly, clutching his belly that was pinched by his wife.

"You have to learn to respect other people, this is Cecilia's wedding party. You shouldn't talk like that because tonight she should be the prettiest woman in this place," said Viona coldly as she glanced sharply at Fernando.

He just laughed silently in response to her words, he then made a locking motion in front of his lips and pretend that he put the key into his expensive tuxedo with a stupid expression that made Viona laugh.

"Stop teasing me, we better focus on the event instead of making a scene here," said Viona quietly while holding back her laughter.

"Yes Madam," Fernando replied, teasing Viona again.

"Babe..."

Kiss

Fernando landed his kiss on Viona's cheek who looked like she was going to be angry again because he had been bothering her nonstop. Fernando then put his hand around Viona's waist and looked at Andrew and Cecilia who were about to start the cake-cutting event without speaking or doing anything.

Soon, there was a sound of applause from all the guests who came when Cecilia and Andrew finished cutting the cake and feeding each other. Louisa, who became Cecilia's bridesmaid, was smiling emotionally. She slowly wiped away her tears after seeing the scene.

The host asked Cecilia and Andrew to dance for the first time as a legally married couple, even though they had been married more than two weeks now. However, at the reception this time, the host kept asking the two of them to do the dance, which was generally done by the newlyweds when they finished saying their lifelong vows on the night of their wedding reception.

Because it was getting cold, Fernando took off his expensive coat and put it on Viona's shoulder, he was worried that his wife would get cold because she was outside for a bit too long. For tonight's reception, Cecilia and Andrew chose the garden party as the theme. Several guests were seen dancing with their respective partners following the bride and groom who were still dancing on the dance floor.

They danced while being accompanied by romantic songs from several singers hired by Cecilia and Andrew. Not long after, the party finally ended and one by one started to go home. Viona and Fernando also chose to go straight home because it was already late and they did not want to leave the house for too long.

"Are you sure you don't want us to take you home?" asked Viona to Louisa who was still standing at the exit, waiting for Frank.

"Frank told me that he would pick me up," said Louisa with a smile.

"Well then, we will go home first. Take care of yourself," said Viona to her.

Louisa nodded her head slowly in response to Viona's words, she just waved at Viona and Fernando who finally left her in front of Cecilia's reception venue. That night, Louisa wore a strapless dress that exposed her shoulders and back to the night wind, she was seen clutching her shoulders several times.

After waiting for almost an hour, Louisa finally decided to go home by taxi, she had no hope of being picked up by Frank. She walked towards the main road and waved her hand to stop the taxi. Soon, a taxi approached Louisa. The taxi driver seemed to be swallowing his saliva when he saw her beautiful body.

"De Lavenue… awwww… .. !!! " Louisa could not finish her words when a hand pulled her body away from the taxi.

"Let me go!" she screamed in panic. She had not seen the man who hugged her waist this time.

"Looks like I have to punish you again, Louisa," said the man in a rising voice.

To be continued