Gulf's POV

The party went well but I didn't stay there for the party to finish. Almost to the end of the cotillion dance, I bid goodbye to them and headed back home.

I gave a final look to everyone who was dancing and went out. I think Mew left the party already as I couldn't find Mew there. But when I reached home there were still no lights. I don't know why but I feel disappointed.

My energy went low and I went to my room.

I changed my clothes and got onto my bed. Even though my energy is low I couldn't sleep, I keep thinking about what happened earlier.

I placed my palm on my chest and I was shocked because it's beating so fast. I didn't know what this was!?? It happened when Mew held my hand.

This feeling was so nice.. but I'm afraid if this feeling keeps on continuing.. I know that I will be the one to suffer.

I just shrugged off and sleep took over me. I hope that my heart will be calm tomorrow.

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It's the weekend and I don't need to wake up early. But I was awakened by the rays of the sun. I smiled and went to my balcony. I was busy thinking about what I would do for the day.

But my thoughts were disturbed by a phone call. It's mom.... But why would she call me this early? I was confused but still I answered it.

Hi mom, Good morning!!!"

Hello baby, Good morning! How's your week with your husband???

It's fine mom.

I awkwardly laughed.

Okay then, I just wanted to inform you that we will be visiting you there together with your in-law and I think so they informed Mew already. Byeeee...

And the call ended she didn't even wait for me to bid a goodbye hmmmpp...

But when I remembered what she said my blood ran cold.

I got my slippers on and went to the door. And when I opened my door, a knuckle hit my forehead.

"Ouchhh!!! My poor forehead!"

I closed my eyes and rubbed my forehead.

When I looked at the culprit, my heart began beating fast as I saw Mew standing out there with a shocked face.

"Nice greetings in the morning...... Anyways.. Good morning... Come on, help me transfer my things to your room!!"

I didn't think twice before pulling him to my room. Since I have only a few things here, as I didn't get all the things from my parents' mansion, I suggested to transfer my stuffs to his room. Mew didn't talk and just stood in the middle of the room while I ran back to back from his room to mine.

I stand in front of him "Ehhh Mew?!?!? I know we are not on good terms but can you help me here nahh!!!" I said to him and shook his hands..

He glared at me and looked in my arms which were holding his.

I slowly let go and smiled awkwardly.

"Help me.. Naa~na~na~na..." that were the only words I said and I pouted.

"Tssss.." He hissed and walked past me. He started helping me. He looked at me and I just smiled at him.

I too got some of my stuffs and stood beside him. But he just ignored me and went to his room. After an hour and half, we finally transferred my things to his room.

I looked around at his room. It was plain white, and an organized bed and just a study table, that's all. I was about to sit down on the bed when he spoke.

"Don't sit on my bed, get out, don't assume yourself as if you are invited to my room." He said and went to the bathroom.

I felt hurt by his words. Why can't he just say it in a good way and not in harsh words?

I slowly came out of his room and went to the kitchen. I just made juice for us and got some bread as we didn't have our breakfast.

I drank mine when I heard footsteps nearing. I smiled and invited him to drink but he just looked at it.

"Don't tell them anything , just keep your mouth shut and pretend that we're okay."

He said and walked out of the kitchen and didn't even touch the juice that I prepared.

'Why do you hate me so much Mew??' I asked myself and looked at the juice that was abandoned again.

I was sitting in the living room when our doorbell rang. I guess they are already here.

I walked excitedly and opened the door.

"Mom!!!!!!" I shouted and hugged her as she was the first person who appeared when I opened the door. She laughed and hugged me in return.

"Baby, you miss me that much???" She asked. I nodded and smiled as a reply to her.

"What about us Gulf, you didn't miss us??? How sad!!" My dad popped out pouting. I giggled and went to him "Of course, I missed you dad!" I said and kissed his cheeks.

"Can you let us in already? And stop that cheesy greetings!" Type said from behind, glaring at me.

"Ohhh my brother!!! Type, I missed you too" I said and went to him. I was about to hug him when he spoke.

"Try to get near me and I'll smack you" he said in a warning tone but I didn't mind and hugged him and even kissed his cheeks.

"Gulf!!!!!!! Yuckkk!!" He said and started chasing me. I ran as I laughed.

"Mom!!! Dad!!! Come in naa" I said while running.. He is still chasing me but suddenly I stopped running and touched my chest as I breath fast.

He stopped and glared at me.

"Okay okay you two stop for now...." mom said and went to the kitchen.

"Alright..... ohhh!! Gulf, where is Mew??" Mom asked.

"He is still in our room mom. I think he'll be here in the meantime."

"And by the way, where is Tess mom???" I asked mom and looked around

"She has a business.. so she's out of country right now Baby" Mom replied.

I pouted and sat down "I thought I could see her today hmm" I said when Dad sat beside me.

"It's okay Gulf.. Type is still here though.......

By the way how are you here??" He asked me.

I smiled and put my head on his lap. "I'm okay dad Mew is treating me nicely.. we even eat together… He loves my cooking" I lied and smiled at him.

He sighed in relief and pat my hair.

"Okay then..... You know that you are our baby okay and We don't want you to be hurt.. I feel relieved that he is treating you nicely.. If he don't then I will annul this marriage." He said.

I just closed my eyes and didn't talk. I can't talk and I don't want to talk. Some part of me don't want this marriage to be broken. My heart is being hurt just by thinking of it.

I opened my eyes and smiled at them, and began to speak.

I told them what happened to us in our first week. I told them about the happy moments but I know that the story I was telling was a fantasy....... my fantasy.

In the middle of our chitchats the doorbell rang again. I went and opened it. I saw three men: one middle aged and two young men.

I smiled and greeted them.

"Good morning dad! Hii brother-in-law… Hey Noah" And invited them in.

"Owww Gulf!!!! How are you?" Dad asked me and I just told them what I told my family.

When they entered the living room, Mew was already there talking to my mom.

I was stunned when I saw him smiling.

"He's going to melt," Noah whispered near my ears. I flinched and looked at him. I hit his stomach playfully and shook my head.

He just laughed and followed me.

I'm familiar with Noah already. He approached me at our wedding. He is Mew's cousin. I'm comfortable with him and he is not hard to be friends with. He is very talkative, flirty also and has a sense of humor unlike his cousin who drinks coffee without sugar.

I walked towards them and sat beside Mew.

My heart started beating fast again when Mew smiled at me. I know it's just an act but I can't stop myself from blushing whenever he smiles at me.

They kept on asking questions and we answered them all. Actually, it was just me who answered the most. This man beside me, just sat and kept quiet. He just smiles if needed and that's all.. I really don't have any problem with him being quiet and smiling but...

I feed them with fantasies. I know, after this weekend I need to cleanse my soul as I have told too many lies within a day.

After those deadly questions, me and mom excused ourselves to cook for lunch. We left all others in there as they started talking about business.

We cooked different dishes. I even made my special dish, the lotus pork rib soup. My mom smiled at me and served the dishes. Mom already invited them for lunch.

We began to eat when Noah spoke.

"Whoaaaa this is so good!!" He exclaimed and we all laughed. He was sitting to my left side while Mew was sitting on my right.

"Aunty, I would like to visit your home just to taste these dishes again!!" He said to my mom.

"Of course you can visit but sadly it's not me who made all of these. I just assisted my baby. He is the one who made this all." Mom said and looked at me.

Everyone looked at me and I just shook my head.

"Ohhh Gulf!!! I would like to visit here all the time.. I'd like to taste this again!!.." he said and smiled at me. I just smiled back at him and nodded.

After lunch time we went to the garden. They said that they will spend the weekend here with us.

We sat down on the garden chairs but I flinched when Mew pulled me to his side and wrapped his hand around my waist. I didn't know but my heart beats fast. And I blushed. He let me sit beside him and put his head on my shoulder.

My parents and in-law just shook their heads and smiled.

I tried to listen to the topic they were talking about but I got distracted because Mew kept sniffing my neck and I felt slight kisses on it. I don't know but I'm enjoying what he is doing now. I can feel butterflies in my stomach.

My parents didn't notice us because we were in the corner.

"You're so sweet" he whispered and my traitor heart started beating fast again.

Time went fast and it's dinner already and Mew keeps clinging to me all the time.

Mom and I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner but unlike lunch time, Mew is here with us and he even volunteered to help. So mom asked him to slice the cucumber and he smiled.

I decided to check on him but I was shocked.

I looked at the cucumber which was harshly murdered.

The cucumber was smashed.

"Mew?!? Why did you smash those cucumbers?? Ohh noo poor cucumber!" I said and looked at them.

"I didn't know?? How to...." He didn't finish his words as I cut him off.

"Ohhoo come I'll show you." I went near him and got the knife from his hands.

I slowly show him how to cut and he just nods.

"Did you get it now??" I asked him.

He took the knife and showed me.

"Like this???" He asked and sliced one cucumber. I nodded and smiled at him.

"Good" I said and pinched his cheeks before going to prepare other dishes.

We finished cooking and served the food. They all came for dinner. Mew sat beside me and smiled at me. I was surprised when he served me food and my mom giggled at what she saw.

"Here babe, eat more," he said and smiled at me. I kept looking at him when he pinched my cheeks.

"You're blushing" he whispered in my ear. And his breath touched my nape.

I looked down and tried to hide my face and I just heard a soft laugh from him.

After the dinner they went to the guest's room as they said they were tired. I greeted them good night before they left for their rooms.

I stayed downstairs for a while and went to the pool to sink my feet in it's water. I was busy thinking about what happened today. I smiled when the thought of how I managed to act like everything is alright, came up in my mind.

Mew and I acted like a sweet couple in front of them to make them believe that we are okay.

The way Mew holds my waist, serves me food, keeps smiling at me and sweet talking to me, I wish this will never end.

But I know after this weekend we will be back to strangers again.

I was in my thoughts when someone spoke behind me.

"Can I sit here??" He asked.

I looked at him and smiled. It was Noah.

I moved to the side and patted, inviting him to sit down.

"Why did you lie???" He asked and I was startled by his question.

I looked at him while he kept staring at the sky. I didn't speak..... I don't know how to.

"He ordered you, didn't he???....... Why Gulf?? Why did you let him control you??" He asked me and this time he was looking straight at me.

"I-I don't know....." I said and looked up.

"You love him don't you???" He asked me again and I went silent.

I'm asking the same thing every time. Do I love him already??? But how???....

"I don't know." I honestly answered.

He sighed and looked at me.

"He doesn't know how to love, Gulf. He doesn't know how to appreciate anyone. He plays with love. He doesn't believe in it!" Noah said.

I looked at him and sighed.

"That's why I will change his thoughts about love. I want him to learn about love, that's why I'm doing this!" I said.

"You know, he will never learn, right? He doesn't want to learn Gulf.. Will you keep doing that??? Until when??? Until you drain yourself??" He asked me as he looked at me with sad eyes.

I smiled. "I'll prove you that I can change him," I said with full determination.

He sighed and looked at me.

"You can do it, Gulf! Come to me if you need help, I'll help you. We will help you." He said and smiled.

I hugged him tightly and said.

"Thank you, Noah....."

"Anytime.... Gulf" he said.

"Gulf, can I ask you a favour? Mm?" he said and looked at me. As the topic changed, our mood also changed.

"You want me to help you with Mild???" I said and look at him. He is blushing.

"Yes… but apart from that I want to ask you a favour… Can you bring me a lunch box every time hahaha" He said.

"What if I don't want to???"

"Come on Gulf.. we're best friends already nah??? Please.. " he said.

"When did we become best friends???" I asked him innocently.

"Ouchh!!!! Gulf you're hurting me. Right now, I announce that we are best friends from now on. I also know your hideout in the university hahaha" he said.

"Okay fine" I said as I too laughed.

He's right, he knows my hideout already. Well, he just accidentally saw me in the abandoned garden and kept pestering me.

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The two were happily talking near the pool and they didn't know that someone was watching them from one of the balconies, forming his hand into a fist and it looked like he wanted to attack someone.......

To be continued...

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