Mr CEO’s Little Bride

FIRST CLASS

Ruby’s Pov;

Holy Moly!!

There he was. Nathan! He was walking majestically towards me, ignoring the stares, screams and shouts from people.

Goodness!! I didn’t think he would be able to come alone. I mean without guards, but he’s here.

He walked so elegantly till he got close to me.

Not sparing me a glance, he walked past me, going to the class.

The mini crowd that had formed began to disperse slowly, some satisfied they were able to get a glimpse of the almighty Nathan Martins, while others were extraordinarily happy because they were able to get a picture of him.

I just blushed and ran after him.

We met other people in the class and finally settled down on a seat at the back.

I was by far the youngest there. Technically speaking, I’m not even supposed to be there.

” Good day couples” a very young lady came before us and said.

I figured she was the marriage counselor. She was practically grinning from ear to ear, showing her perfect detention.

I started wondering what was funny?. Do our faces look funny to her or what?.

” I’m Miss Josephine Langford, and I’ll be your marriage counsellor for as long as you’ll be taking this class” she introduced.

” I look forward to…”

” Did I just hear you say Miss?” Nathan’s voice trailed off in a bash.

What’s his problem now?.

” Yeah,” Miss Josephine replied, failing to see what the problem is.

She was absolutely taken aback by his rude interruption and tone.

Nathan fumed in anger for reasons best known to him, but kept quiet still, not talking further.

” Is there… uhm… is there a problem?” Miss Josephine decided to ask after his sudden silence.

” Nope. Just wondering why an unmarried lady would be counselling those that are married” he groaned sarcastically under his breath but everyone heard him anyway.

I looked at her and saw how hurt she was by his statement.

She scoffed and immediately lost her self confidence.

” What??” This word managed to escape from her lips and there was silence in the room.

What the hell?? Goodness!.

I can’t believe he can be this rude. What’s up with him?.

The other couples soon started taking turns in turning back to look at us.

” Are we having this class or not?” Nathan suddenly barked, glancing at his watch.

” It’s taking forever” he bemused further.

Oh, my!!.

” Uhm… yeah, sure. We are having the class” Miss Josephine stuttered, going to the white marker board.

I felt so bad and down. I can’t believe I’m married to a guy like him.

He’s got a serious problem and I wonder if he knows that.

The class soon kicked off and I was glad it did because it seems that would help shift their minds away.

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Nathan got up immediately the class ended and left.

The others took turns in greeting the teacher before leaving.

I waited for them to finish before approaching her.

” Good Day ma’am” I greeted with a smile on my face.

” Hey, how are you doing dear?” she asked with a smile also, after letting out an exasperated sigh.

” Uhmm… I wanted to apologize for earlier.. about uhmm.. Nathan” I shuddered, taking the words slow.

The words seem to be stuck in my throat while I was just doing my best to get them out.

I saw the sad look in her eyes before she quickly covered it up with a fake smile.

” You don’t have to worry about that.. I get that alot” she said belatedly.

I was still feeling bad about it but didn’t know what to say anymore because she already said she’s okay.

” Alright then, I’ll be on my way. Take care” I waved at her before leaving.

I got outside to find Nathan still in the car, at the backseat, with the driver at the front.

I hurriedly got in to avoid getting him angry.

” Do you think you’re so special to be keeping me waiting” he grumbled as soon as I got into the car.

I shivered and looked down, fiddling with my fingers.

” I… I was just. I didn’t mean to” I said instead.

There was no need to give any excuse.

The driver was already on the road, and I was glad he didn’t bring up the issue again.

I glanced at my watch to see it was 2:55pm.

Gosh!! It’s still very early. They would still be in school by now.

There was nothing to do hence I ended up looking out the windows.

I was still staring outside when I noticed the driver had taken another route.

A different one from the one we were supposed to take home.

Don’t tell me he’s going to drop Nathan off at the office first before going to drop me off?.

I frowned when I thought of this but could say nothing.

I’m exhausted. The class was so confusing and I kept asking questions in my head that I never let out.

I’m still too young for these things and I can’t comprehend them yet.

Also, there’s no one for me to ask.

If only I still had my mom, then maybe….

” We are here sir” the driver announced, pulling over at a french restaurant.

What the hell are we doing here now??.. Is this another meeting?.

Nobody told me this part about getting married to someone powerful and wealthy.

I can’t believe the stress I have to go through at this tender age.

He came down and started walking in, almost immediately and I decided to take that time to ask the driver the things I wanted to.

” Aren’t you going in?” he asked before I could say anything.

” Uhm… am I supposed to go with him? Thought he was here to see someone? Or for a business meeting?” I said with an arched brow.

” He came here with you,” the driver said simply, minding his business afterwards.

I figured he didn’t want to say anything after that.

Holy shit!! I just hope Nathan doesn’t get mad at me again.

I didn’t know about all this.

I walked as fast as my legs could carry me into the restaurant.

I looked around but didn’t see him anywhere.

The whole place was kinda empty.. I don’t even understand what is going on.

I decided to take the stairs, and when I did, I came across another hall which led me to a table set in the middle of a large room and there was Nathan sitting princely on it.

There were various dishes on it, desserts and other things also.

What the…??!.

What’s the occasion?. I was curious to know.

I quickly walked in and took my seat opposite him.

A waiter came forward and poured wine into our glasses before leaving.

It wasn’t anything grand or special but there were sure alot of meals and the place was beautiful also.

We started eating in silence. He never said a word to me and I never did also.

” When are you going to turn it in?” he decided to break the icy silence, making me stare up at him.

” What?” I asked but it came out as a whisper instead.

He gave me this cold stare before going back to his meal.

I could tell he was hungry from the way he was eating.

Why won’t he be when he barely eats at home and I’m pretty sure he also doesn’t eat when he gets to work.

All he does is work, work and work?.

Phew!! Such a workaholic.

” I won’t repeat myself,” he said sternly.

I gulped down hard.

” But I don’t know what you’re talking about” I gave my reply, shuffling my breath.

He’s gonna make me suffocate.

” The contract I asked you to sign?” he asked icily.

I did a mental check. I still haven’t seen the contents yet.

” I don’t think I can go through with it” I told him truthfully, clutching onto my fork.

” With what?” he asked, placing a piece of meat in his mouth.

” I brought you here to discuss it. In case you’re wondering why we are here, that’s the reason” he said.

A short silence stepped in as I searched for what to say next.

” I won’t repeat myself” he groaned slightly.

” I already said what I said” I huffed at him.

He paused immediately, his hand in his fork which was still on the plate.

The fork was deep in the piece of meat he was cutting, but he stopped cutting immediately I said those words.

He slowly brought up his head to stare at me.

” You don’t have a choice, girl” he said coldly, a small smile appearing at the corner of his lip.

Is he threatening me right now??.

” I do… of course I do” I said persistently, trying to be brave.

” Why do you look like you’re about to fight me? Just chill” he grinned, making me relax a bit.

Another silence stepped in.

” We will have to do it,” he let out another statement.

I could sense the seriousness in his tone, and with a low, swift tone, I asked.

” Do what??”.