Look at picture on the side before you read so will have a vision of Marissa and Belle. And comment which of them is beautiful?

"So you also brought your ill-favored girl in this party?" Rafael spat rudely, his mood is getting back. "As much as I know the only Knight that is invited in this party is me and my wife then why are your whole family here?"

"The birthday boy's parents invited us, Rafael." Marissa replied, but she is having difficulties in having eye contact with him. What is this uncomfortable feeling I have when this two are together? Something is really fishy with these two that I have to know.

"Oh? So why are you here? As far as I know, you are not a Knight, Marissa" Rafael restored with a furious voice that makes me scared if he is talking to me.

"Leave her out of this, you bastard." Roberto hissed at his brother, his face definitely changed at this moment.

"Then you stay away from my wife. I don't want you near even a meter from her."

"Why? Is it bad if I flirt around with your wife, brother? You worried that your wife might fall for me?" The evil grin finally came from Roberto's features that triggers Rafael's anger more.

"You son of a~"

"Rafael..." I cut him, holding his hand this time to stop this before it gets worse. "Don't cause a scene here. Your father is definitely watching this and I am sure that they are testing us." I whispered then he intertwined his fingers with mine, realizing it.

His Adam's apple bobbled as he looked looked at me then turn to his brother "Listen here, Roberto if you ever make a move or even come closer to my wife...you'll regret it." He threatened then pulling me away from them as he walked farther from them and we ended up going to the balcony that is only me and Rafael here.

He finally let go of my hand, he leaned on the balcony by placing both of his hands on the railings and stared in a distance while a huge silence enveloped us.

"R-Rafael... I know this is not the right time to talk about but~"

"Marissa was once my fiance" he suddenly blurt out making me froze where I stand and the words I was about to say got stuck in my mouth.

So that's why he was so mad when he felt her presence this evening. He had something in him that keeps on boiling every time Roberto and that girl is involved. Now I understand why he hates that girl.

Slowly, I walked to towards him and stood next to him. "Um...so what happened?"

Rafael didn't reply immediately, instead he let out a deep sigh and I saw him swallow "Marissa and I met when I was introduced in the Knight Family...meaning when my Mother died and moved in with Father."

I nod my head and told him to continue.

"She is studying at the same school as I am. She was a sweet and nice girl back then...always smiling and kind to me. Then like the normal, we are always together and then we dated just a few weeks after that." Then a bitter chuckle came out from him before he could continue "After graduating, I quickly proposed to her and she agreed. But everything changed when Dad announced that he is giving one of his successful company to me or Roberto..."

I think I am figuring this out. Rafael's face still possess the cold and hard look but his eyes won't lie to me. I can still see the pain and hurt in them.

"I already notices the strange looks Roberto gives her when I invited her in the house and introduced her as my fiance. But...that same night, she must felt that my Dad's favorite is Roberto and she..." then a hurt smile came out from him "She thought Dad is giving the company to my brother then...I saw them together...naked in his room and the next thing I know, she is already with him."

"So she's a gold digger." I suddenly muttered softly but quickly covered my mouth.

"I left after that...it took me years before I could think of a plan and thought of my revenge. I am gonna prove them her -them, that she had chosen wrong that day." He continued, standing straight this time to face me.

God, his eye are sparkling beautifully because of the moonlight as he stared at me with gentleness in them. Then I felt his one hand go to my waist and pulled me closer to him and he leaned his forehead on mine. Oh my God, my heart is beating too fast and I don't think I can handle it.

"So, I am asking you a favor, Belle. Don't you...don't you leave me alone. I...I need you right now. If you didn't pulled me back earlier, I probably would have punched my brother's face which can be a proof that I am not worth it for the company." he whispered as he closed his eyes tightly like he is in pain or something. But surprisingly, I can feel it. His pain and sorrows. I can feel it all. I want to hug this man, show him I love him and take away all of his worries from him...if I can just do that.

But I can't.

I wrap my hands around his neck and hugged him tighter and this time, I kissed him. Just to make him feel better. I want to put all of my love in this kiss and I don't care if he don't kiss me back as long as I show him what I really feel.

I love this man...

This cold and selfish jerk.

Then suddenly, he started responding to my kisses and it becomes deeper. His one hand was on my back, pulling me to him harder and the other was on my waist, to keep me still.

The moment feels so perfect. As the things around us doesn't matter anymore. We don't care if someone sees us from below or someone is peeping on the door, but all I care is my husband is kissing me passionately. I can fill shivers down my spine as my body was like been electrocuted because of the tensity I am feeling right now.

"Don't leave me" those are the words I am waiting to hear. And I am praying to God that this marriage will work.

When we pulled away from the kiss, his eyed locked to mine immediately, which makes me feel tingles more. "That was amazing, Mrs. Knight" he whispered, our noses nearly touching. "You really are one talented kisser that can really wake me up"

I quickly blushed at what he just said but then I just laugh out of the blue which is I don't know why. "Marissa really does look like a shrimp especially in her orange tight dress" I joked earning a laugh from him too.

"Why? You look like a venomous snake in that outfit too" he joked back making me pout at him.

Then I raised my head confidently "But unlike her, I look like a sexy snake in me that is ready to seduce every man she passes through" I teased him a little.

But it only causes him to tighten his hold on my waist "Oh yeah? Then I will sure that I will wipe out all of the men you passes through and only leave me in the room so I can have you all by my self then"

His words made my heart beat up quickly once again. That last one really hit me and making me stunned. This man really had a great choice of words that can quickly gets to me.

"But still..." he spoke again, then his eyes went mesmerizing as he stare at my face like is memorizing every features I have "You are the most gorgeous snake I have seen in my entire life."

Then there it is...

What I have been waiting for. My plan is success and he even said it better than I an expecting.

God, I love you. I can't believe but hoping though that Rafael will change. I will help him and there is no way I am gonna let this man be a bad one. No he won't.

"Hey you, lovebirds... the party is starting. Steve has been looking for the two of you" Don came out, catching the both of us but there is a playful grin in his serious face.

"Come on now. If you continue this shit I might throw up" Scott said in his usual attitude but I know deep inside those men's cold face , they have a warm and kind heart that really care for Rafael.

Rafael and I stared at each other then laughed. "Lets go?"

He nod his head and we followed the two and head outside to the party. Steve is on the dance floor, with a drink in his hand but as soon as he saw us, he signalled us to come to him.

Then I just figure it out to let it go and dance with them. "Mind telling us what were you two talking at the balcony?" Don asked, raising an eyebrow at us.

I blushed again and didn't know what to say so instead, Rafael replied "Hey birthday boy, I think it's start for you to make your speech."

"Speech?" Steve looked at us confused.

Then I just bursted out laughing.

Oh boy, I am glad I am able to make friends like them.

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"Goodbye, Belle. Thanks for coming" Steve hugged me and kissed me on the cheek before I could get inside the limo with Rafael -Hey, wait, where is Rafael?

"Have you seen Rafael somewhere?" I asked, looking around.

"Rafael? I just saw him went back inside" Don answered while checking something in his phone.

Inside? What did he came back there? The limo is already waiting for us.

"Well, anyway, I heard that your husband is going to Paris this week. Are you coming?" Steve asked, as I wait.

My eyebrows touched in confusion "He is? He didn't mention that to me"

He also looked confused in a second "Oh maybe he is just gonna plan on telling you tonight. He just told me earlier. Sorry, my bad for telling it ahead of him. I just thought you knew"

"What is he gonna do in Paris?"

They all shrugged their shoulders "How would we know? That man is full of secrets that he only keep to himself." Scott retorted, you know...I really want to kick his ass if he continues that way of talking to me. It is becoming really irritating.

Steve shrugged him off "Don't think about it too much, Isabelle. He is always out if the country before you two got married. He is probably just going there for business" his voice was calm trying to lessen my confusion but still not helping me to have a peaceful mind. "Damn, where is that asshole, anyway?"

"I heard that, beaver" Rafael suddenly appeared behind me, that we didn't even noticed him coming to us.

"Shit, how long have you been standing there?" Steve asked, chuckling softly.

Rafael walks to me and stands beside me "I just had a talk with Josh a little" he simply answered, meaning that he doesn't want to talk about it any longer and just want to talk about other else. He faced me before we could enter the car "Do you want to take a walk before going home?"

Huh?

Did he just want to walk with me? Am I hearing clearly? He wants to walk rather than to ride his limo to go home?

"Walk? Why?" I asked, wanting to know his answer. Steve and the others are already busy talking to each other so I am just left with my husband.

Rafael cleared his throat and shrugged his shoulders "I don't know...I just want to walk that's all. The night is young, Belle so why not just come with me?"

I am still confused and shock at the moment but who am I to refuse such a wonderful offer to be alone with my dear husband who doesn't like walking and he even wants to be alone with me! This is clearly making my head spin.

"Fine" I gave up with a wide grin "How can I say no to you...you're my master, after all"

"Good, because there is no way I will let you refuse to this" he chuckled, placing a hand on my lower back and shouts at his driver to go on ahead. The driver looks confused at first but he quickly obeyed because he must be afraid to be shouted again by Rafael. We started walking out of the house, enjoying the sound of silence and loving the feeling of having a time with him.

"So..." I started "...Steve told me you were going to Paris...when will it be?"

Rafael turns his face to me then back to the alley "Those morons told you?" then he scoffed "Don't worry, I am planning on telling you this too. Yes, I'll be going to Paris for a week or so in a few days to meet someone there that I need for the company. It's a very special client so I think...I will last there for a week or more."

Can I come?

"Oh-kay...?"

"What is it?" he asked, out of the blue.

"What?"

"I know you are going to say something, Belle. Say it" he told me.

But how can I say it? "N-nothing..."

"Come on, say it" he continues to urge me but I just rolled my eyes and continue on walking. But he keeps on asking me. "Belle, you know I hate it when you hide something from me. Say it"

"Okay, you want me to say it? Here...I don't like your plan about your Dad's company. I know you have worked hard to win it over your brother but...do you really have to tear it down? Don't you think this will only make your Dad hate you?"

Rafael's eyebrows frown a little and he looks unconvinced "Belle, I have lived with this plan. This revenge is even not enough because of what they did to my mother. We have talked about this, Belle over and over. What do you still want to know?"

"What I want to know is do YOU think that your mother will be proud if he knows that you destroyed your own father's company?