I stared at the tabloids containing my face and Niccolo's and an article saying the marriage is untrue layed on his table in his office.

where is he??? I wondered again

That guy is so dead when he shows up!

Travis drove me home and I found reporters stood up from the pavement and followed the car holding the microphones and recorders

don't they get tired at all?

"Is it rue?"They asked again

"As I have told you before it is not"I answered

"How can you prove it?"They asked

I paused

"Thats enough"Travis shouted scorting me to the door

I opened the door and saw a man turning his back on me wearing a gray suit

He turned around and I was surprised to see it was Niccolo

"Niccolo"his name escaped my lips as I walk closer feeling happy and relieved that the problem will now disappear and the urge to slap him for taking soooo long

Seems my anger won so I threw a slap across his face

He was shocked...very shocked as if its his first time to be slapped by me

his face slowly turned to me

"Why did you take too long you bas..."My words faded seeing his eyes

my heart pounded as I became sure

no...no...what is he doing?

I stepped back,feeling scared

Why is this man here?

"What are you doing here?"I asked

he smiled stepping forward as I step back

"I am your husband for now"He said

his words entered my ears sending chills down my spine

My eyes widened to their limit as my eyebrows rose up

I do not...No I cannot believe what I heard

"We need to act as a man and wife in public to fix this,apparently Niccolo can't be bothered to come here so his father came to ask me instead"he explained

what?he didnt care at all?This could cost his business agreement!and he cant be bothered to come??As far as I see it he has a big benefit from coming!

I shook my head

"I oppose...I'd rather live sorrounded by questions"I answered

he laughed

"Dont you fuckin come closer"I warned in fear seeing him take a step closer he grabbed my hand and pulled me for a hug

I quickly pushed him but he oppose to free me so I tried my best to get out of his burning hug

I cannot believe I dreamed of being in his arms before and now it's nothing but a place I never want to be.

"Get off of her!"Adriano came and threw a punch at him causing him to fall on the floor

I hugged myself while I silently enjoyed seeing him fall

"This is Niccolo's wife I suggest be very careful and be wise with your actions"He said calmly yet threatening he then pulled me to my room

"I ll bring you your dinner,lock the door when I exit I will let you know if its me"He said

I nodded in response

***

Adriano spoke and I opened the door,he held my dinner on a tray

He put the food down and walked to exit but I spoke

"Adriano?"

He turned to face me

"Is it really needed to have Domenic?I mean I can live like this and wait for Niccolo"I said

"Yes,Mr.Saleh is furious that Niccolo fooled him,we need to fix this instantly"He explained

I nodded

"Where is he?"I asked

"He will not be coming...Domenic will stand in his place for now"

"what?"

***

Its the next day and I am not at all exicited to wake up...I dont want to wake up an interview will be done today

"Come on Master you have to wake up now"Rhius said

I shut my eyes tight holding my blanket tight

"You have to wake up if you want this to be done sooner"Adriano's voice sounded

I sighed and sat up with a glare

I scratched my head and walked to the washroom

***

"Is it true?"There goes the question again!

"Not at all"Domenic laughed"Such a crazy rumor that is quite funny actually"His american accent transformed to a swift english accent

"What do you think pushed that person to somehow think this marriage is a fake?"The host asked.She wore a dress fitting her body,Her hair was so perfect and blinding! it looks like the hairs are arranged individually!She has blue eyes windowed by her long lashes

"Maybe because my husband was a big casanova before"I replied feeling uncomfortable hearing myself calling him my husband

The host nodded

"Why did you ignore the questons before you could've straightened this knot sooner"she said

I smiled

"I thought I should wait for him to comeback before I answer anything just for everyone to see we are not fooling anyone here...''

***

After the interview,I am informed that another is scheduled tommorrow

Great!More acting with him!

I got out of my room for dinner and I saw him setting the table

I looked around an saw no one is around

I felt uneasy

where are they?

I alarmingly turned my head looking for someone...anyone

I felt sweat demanding to form as I tense up

I literally breathed out seeing Rhius and Mama Saphia came from the kitchen

"Andrea"Mama smiled making the man to turn and look at me

"Mr.Domenic cooked dinner"She said

"Im not hungry Im sorry"I said without looking at Domenic and climbed upstairs ignoring my stomach's plea

"Andrea..."He called but I ignored him then I felt his hand hold mine which I quickly pulled but he oppossed to let it go

"Let go"I demmanded

"No"He answered

"Remember?while my brother is gone Im gonna bother you"he smiled

I wandered my eyes looking for Adriano but he is not anywhere

"You asshole you really did it huh ?you told everyone,what does this marriage has to do with you anyway?why do you have to mingle and ruin my business?"I fumed

"I told you to come but you didnt a deal is a deal"

"Its not a deal if the other side didnt agree with it"I said

"Come with me...while he is away I can save you"He said persuading me but not a single word worked

I shook my head in response then pulled my hand back

***

The next day I found a rose on my door.I picked it up and smiled

Rhius is back at it again

I walked down the stairs and to the kitchen

"You like it?"The plant flew from my hand

it is not from Rhius

"I am a married woman,why do you keep doing this?"I aked him

"Only by name...I told you I can help you"He said holding my hand but I pulled it back

I shook my head

"I did not ask for your help"I said

"But you need it"He replied

"I do not"

***

The next interview was ongoing and I felt a sweat run down my cheek feeling his hand on my waist

The fake marriage is a very big issue right now so we have to do more interviews

I looked at Domenic silently warning him about his hand but he merely threw a smile

they asked thesame questions as before.

And it was so hard to fake a very happy smile but I pulled it off...

After the interview I glared at Domenic

"What?"he asked innocently"You wanted to appear convincing that the marriage is real right?"

I hate to admit it but he is right

"Signore Saleh will meet you next week in a party be ready"Adriano informed I and Domenic nodded

"You need to be more like a man and wife then he is the very important man that has to be convinced"he said

I gulped and looked at Domenic wearing a wide smile

"Of course"He replied

"Know your boundaries Signore"Adriano warned

"sure...but something you must know about me I break rules"He said

"Something you must know about me Domenic is I break bones and so does my master"He replid

GO!ADRIANO GO!

"Please dont leave me in that party"I whispered my plead to him

"Certainly"He replied making me feel assured and safe

***

I am at home drawing something on my sketch pad while I listen to a song in my earphones,I am very concentrated with my strokes with the pencil but stopped seeing Domenic sit beside me

I moved slightly away

"Do you hate me that much?"He asked

Im so tired of him!

"What?"I asked

"Im a actually asking you to let me help you and you wont!"He said holding my hand which I instantly pulled back

"Look at those eyes"He laughed"I never realized how beautiful they are"He haid tucking strand of hair behind my ears

I am genuinely scared of him!

Then his eyes moved fast to cup my cheek and leaned close but I quickly pushed him back

I landed a slap on his face and stood up to leave but he held my hand and pulled me close to hold my face.

I turned my face to leave his hand while I struggled to break free from his arms

"Why do you keep doing this Domenic?"I asked

"This is your weakness right?You always wanted me to hold you and notice you...its okay,you are not really married to him"He whispered

I stared back at him in disbelief and felt nothing but the wish to get away from him

"Andrea look around!he isnt even here to save you!I am the one that's here!"He exclaimed

I shook my head

"I wouldnt be in this situation if it wasn't for you"

"you do not know that man Andrea"

"Let me go"I demanded

"I can get you out of this marriage"He said again

I shook my head

"I will not stop Andrea"

My eyes widened

Niccolo comeback!