It's almost evening when we got back to the hotel because Rafael and I had lunch at some Italian Restaurant, he bought some things needed here and bought me more clothes because I don't have normal outfits. Almost all of them are party or business clothes so I don't feel comfortable with it.

The driver home was long, took us almost am hour and my ear is already deaf from the silence we had inside the car. He is not the type of person who will start a conversation.

Rafael and I entered the penthouse and he stood at his office first. The office he had before his real penthouse place.

To be honest, I was really confused why does he had an office here and he also had one in his room. But the office in his room is just small though.

Could he be obsessed with offices?

For now, I am gonna call this office the main office then the one in his room is mini office. For me not to be confused.

Rafael sat down on his desk in his main office and read the files on it. "Oh, Belle. Make me some coffee please "

I nod my head and went to the kitchen to make him his favorite coffee. I made the usual. 3 cubes of sugar and milk.

I carried it to his main office and gave it to him "Here"

"Thanks" he murmured silently and took a sip and a husky hum came out from him "Your coffee is the best, Belle"

"I'm happy you love it" I smiled and walk towards the sofa. I crossed my legs and let my eyes be familiar with the surroundings.

Rafael seems do not mind that I am here so I think I will stay a little longer. I will just got bored inside and I enjoy my husband's company.

"Oh, should we be discussing about our deal?" I asked him, remembering that we still have a deal to make.

Rafael turn his eyes to me and his eyebrows touched for a second "Oh Yeah...the deal" he stood up from his office chair and went to me

"My first deal with you...I think I already told you this from the start." He lean his elbow on his lap and lean closer to me "I don't take mistakes. I hate mistakes"

I gulped at how serious his voice was but I manage to nod my head "Y-Yeah, of course"

"Never talk back to me if I said something to you and never question me in my orders"

I nod again. He is really bossy, isn't he? He is like a man who has his own world. His rules, his living.

Rafael sigh and told me his next deal "You should not be caught by a camera or some press that you are drunk, with another men, flirting with someone or making out with someone"

"Why?" I asked, we are not real married at all that our feelings are also attached to each other

"There you go, don't question my orders" he told me reminding me of his second deal.

I motion that I zip my mouth at him and raised my hand in surrender "Okay sorry , go on"

"While you are married to me, you are not allowed to see other men" he blurt out "If you have one, end it right now"

I smiled at him, playfully "Well, no need, baby...I have no boyfriend"

"Good" he stated, but still in a serious face. "I don't want someone interfering us" he took a sip of his coffee again

"Anything else?" I asked, readying myself for more of his strict deals

"Do you have something in mind?" He turn the question to me. He said, looking at me deeply

I gulped again and thought for a second. Actually I have one question. Although I haven't asked him yet "Erm...um...are we suppose to do the things real married couple do?" I asked blushing so red.

Rafael seems to be a little taken back from my question but he maintain his poise. But his answer made me more flushed "And what kind of things, my wife? Kinda elaborate it to me"

He is teasing me again. I bet he is thinking something in that mind if his...something dirty.

"Like...going on a date, going out for picnic, help each other to pay the bills or something" I said and I bet that is not what he is expecting me to say

"If that is what you want then so be it" he replied, standing up to head towards his desk again and open his laptop "And I am the boss here even though you are my wife. I am still your master so whatever I told you to do...do it" he ordered like his usual tone.

The scary and demanding tone. He did his usual work.

"Um... Rafael?"

"Hmm?"

I stood from the sofa and sit on the chair in front of his desk "Can I ask you something?"

"What?" He asked not taking his eyes off the laptop screen.

"Who is Roberto?" I blurt out. Rafael finally took his eyes off the screen. "I hope you don't mind me asking"

Rafael sigh and put his hand down on the desk "No, you have the right to know anyway" he said "Since I am gonna introduce you to my family next week"

"Okay, who is this Roberto?"

"Roberto is my brother" he stated, tapping his fingers on his desk "My older brother"

"Your real brother, right?"

He nods his head and continued "My only real brother but not by heart"

I tilted my head confusely. "How many step...um... siblings do you have?"

"2 stepsisters, 3 stepbrothers and 2 half brothers" he answered. Wow, big family, he has there. While I have none. His life must be crowded having so many family members.

"How about your parents?"

"I never really grew up with my Dad unlike Roberto. He had Dad's full trust" he explained and for the first time, I saw a different emotion coming out from him. The agony in his eyes.

"I didn't know Dad until I was 12 when Mom died from cancer. We don't have money, we live in different houses every month. We don't have a permanent home. But when Mom died and I found out that I had a billionaire Dad...I just grew up hating my him even though he helped me"

Don't we just the same?

I grew up hating my Mom for abusing me and I ended up running away from home and put my life in more difficult situation.

"Dad took me in, I met Roberto and I found out what a life they but they just let my Mom died like that. I hate them for making her suffer" he said now I see the anger in his eyes. Anger and hate.

"That's why I need the company so bad"

My eyebrows frown again "You want to take your revenge to Roberto?"

"Not really" he cleared his throat "I want to prove to them that I am better than Roberto that Dad thought he is. I will tear the company once I got it and build my own company there"

"T-tear?" I was surprised to that "You want to tear down the company that your Father worked so hard?"

"I don't care if he worked so hard for that" he snapped "if he gave me that company I can do whatever the heck I want!"

Oh, he's scaring me a little at his plan because I don't think that is a good plan. Revenge is not the answer to prove someone. All you need is hope and love to achieve what you need.

"So h-he is choosing between you or R-Roberto to inherit the company?" I asked with a shaky voice

"Yes, because we were his children from his real wife. Both Roberto and I had successful businesses. Me with this hotel while he had his restaurant" he smirked "Hotel is better and bigger, right?"

"And what's the point of marrying me?"

"Dad still doesn't trust me enough to give me a company like his and he thinks that I am not responsible as Roberto. Like I told you, he doesn't trust me enough and Josh suggested if I show him that I got married and be a responsible husband...that can help a little"

Wow, I don't think that I can keep up with him. I thought Rafael was so perfect but his life is more difficult and hard compare to mine. He had his ups and downs. He even loved his Mother such much and that is the reason of all of these.

But I don't know what brought to me but my body suddenly moved and my arms went around his neck and I just hugged him which cause him be surprise. And so did I got surprise of my own action.

Then I was about to unwrap them when I felt his arm wrapped around my waist too, hugging me back.

Once I felt the awkwardness, I breakfree immediately and a weird laugh came out from me "I'm sorry~"

"~Me too" he quickly respond

But all of the sudden, someone came in without even knocking. Okay, must be Scott and Don but when I look at the door. It's a different man.

He also looks like one powerful and mysterious man judging by his looks. He had the clean dark hair, designer dark blue suit, and black leather shoes that looks perfect for a hottie like him.

His had striking blue eyes that stood up, amazing bone structure, jaw lines and he has a well built body

"Steve, is something wrong?" Rafael asked returning to his calm usual look .

Steve? So Steve is the name of this handsome man. His face held a string cold impression but a smirk appeared in his face "I just want to make sure that the two idiots said was true."

Rafael chuckled huskily "I hope you already believe" He spoke "Oh and welcome back"

Steve narrowed his eyes at me "So is this the woman you choose?" does he know about me and Rafael?

Rafael nod his head and put his arm around me "Steve, meet my wife, Belle" he introduced "Belle, I would like you to meet Dr. Steve Anderson, he's a plastic surgeon"

A plastic surgeon??? Man, this guys is probably as rich as my husband.

Steve offered his hands and I shook it "H-hi" I greeted, bowing my head a little.

"And you brought her at the auction?" He questioned Rafael ignoring my question. He stepped back and shoving his hands in his pockets.

"I think everyone at the auction know that" Rafael said back, returning to his desk

"Only the auctioneer can see the bidder because it's too dark in the audience part so many doesn't know that you bought her, Rafael"

"True" he mumbled "Is there something you need, Steve? I know you won't come here just for that"

I sit back to the sofa so that they won't be distracted because of me. Rafael and Steve seems to be close friends. They look like they know each other well

"The two morons are waiting at the bar. It's Friday night" Steve reminded him

Two morons? He mean Scott and Don?

"I will down there in a minute" Rafael said, signing something at the files on his table

Steve just nod and turn to leave the main office, closing the door shut.

"Scott, Don, Steve and I have a little drink at my private bar downstairs every Friday" he stated, "You want to come?"

I shrugged my shoulders "C-can I?'

Rafael scoffed at my answer "Of course. Your my wife"

"But they know that I am just working for you" I said, playing with my fingers

"They have no choice but to treat you like they treated me" he just replied, his tone making me not to talk back to him.

As always, Rafael wants everything the way he wants. He is like the boss of everyone here.

After a few minutes, Rafael finished his job and removed his suit but let his tie on before going down to the private bar he had.

"Do I still look okay?" I asked him as we head out to the elevator

"You are still what you look earlier" he replied, boringly

I groaned and rolled my eyes "Geez, thanks, hubby" I said sarcastically "You really helped"

Rafael and I went down to where the whole gang are. When the elevator door opened, it already lead us to a bar and I saw 3 male figures at the end of the room where there are couches and a fast screen TV

"Hey, Boss!" Scott called "You came! I thought you are gonna abandon us to spend some romantic time with your wife"

"This Friday meeting can't be forgotten, right? Or else, Don's men are gonna get me"

Did I just hear, right? Rafael, the dead serious man is having a sense of humor? Rafael just joked! This a surprise! No, a shocking surprise to me as his wife.

But is that the best he can do?

"Don's men?" I questioned a little confused as I sat down on the vacant couch with Rafael sitting beside me. In front of me was a coffee table, with random delicious foods on top and bottles of wines.

"Don is a mobster. He is the leader of his own mob" Scott told me and bring a glass of red wine "Want some?"

"Oh, Yeah. Thanks" I smiled kindly and took the glass. Oh my God, this man is a mobster? No doubt of that body of his. He has the toughest look among all of them

"I'm an Artist, by the way" Scott whispered at my ear "In case, you don't know"

But Don immediately pulled her away from me "Don't go flirting around with a married woman" he reminded him making me laugh a little

Rafael just sat beside me, not caring in the world like always, just drinking the wine and keeping his manly elegance.

"Oh, Rafael, a little wind whispered something at my ear...it says that you already showed yourself to your family?" Don murmured

Rafael cleared his throat and put the glass down on the coffee table. "Yeah, I did"

The boys looked curiously at him, wanting him to elaborate what happened.

"C'mon, tell us how it goes."

Rafael remained calm "It is just Joshua...not the whole family" he muttered,

The boys sigh and sat back to their couch. "I thought you are ready to face your family again " Steve said, puffing out some smoke from his cigarette

"I am ready to face my family. It is just that I want to face them" he spoke, rather coldly "And I will only go there because I would continue my plan"

"Which plan?" Scott asked, taking the bottle of won't and refilling his glass

"You have other plans?" I asked, turning to Rafael

"Yeah, one plan for the company which is the reason why he bought you and the other plan~"

"Scott" Steve cut his sentence and gave him a death glare, saying him to shut up "It's not your place to tell her that"

Scott let out a nervous laugh "Oh Yeah...sorry" he scratched the back of his head then flash me a huge a huge grin "More wine, Belle?"

"Um... okay?" I mumbled quietly and drink it. "Are you guys have been friends for a long time?" I asked them

The boys look at each other like they were shining of an answer. A playful smile appeared in Don's and Scott's faces "Are we friends?" They asked each other

Huh? What's up with them now?

Rafael and Steve chuckled "I never thought that we were friends" Steve said, grinning.

It's so obvious that they are close friends. They have something that is very difficult to understand. That connections they have.

"You guys are weird" I breathe out, finishing my wine

"Yes, you are right there, we are very weird" Don said, smiling "And you have to get used to it, love"

I groaned whispered "I don't think I will get used to it"

Rafael laughed at what I said "Well you have no choice. Your stuck with me for the next months"

Oh Jeez....

My husband's 'friends' are so weird.