Mr CEO’s Little Bride

Chapter 24

Hidden Emotions

Ruby’s Pov;

I woke up in the middle of the night to a heavy ache on my head.

It was aching me so bad that I felt like collapsing.

I didn’t know what time it was and for how long I’ve slept.

I felt weak and struggled to get myself off the bed.

I walked to the bathroom after a successful attempt to release my bowels.

I wondered what happened while I was asleep.

Did Nathan go back to the office or did he stay back?.

Jeez!! I don’t even know what time it is. The pains form earlier had subsided but I was still feeling weak and nauseous.

I opened the door to the hallway and took a peep.

What was I expecting?. It was quiet as usual.

I brought my head out and then my whole body, before leaving the room finally.

I walked slowly but gently towards the sitting room.

The whole place was so quiet and it felt like I was alone in the house.

I finally got to the sitting room ad there was no sign of anybody.

I turned slowly to the direction of the wall clock and my eyes flew open.

It was past midnight already. No wonder it was so quiet.

They were all asleep already. I guess it’s because I went to bed early.

To be honest, I didn’t even know why I woke up?.

I’m supposed to be sleeping like a baby now due to the pains.

I sighed and turned to go back to the room when I started hearing faint voices.

Whaaat??!.

I didn’t hear that the first time I came here. I strained my ears to see if I wasn’t imagining things and I was right, they were indeed persons out there… discussing.

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Without thinking twice, I ran to hide myself at the wine bar just in time before they came in.

I was finally able to place faces to the owners of the voices which turned out to be Nathan and his Dad.

I knew the right thing to do was come out of my hiding spot, but I have absolutely no idea why I stayed rooted there, but the next thing I heard made me happy that I didn’t.

” Remember, whatever you do, she’s the key to your becoming the successor of De Martins” Mr Martins stated, leaving me in utmost shock.

Phew! I don’t even get why am this surprised. I already know this is all for business.

” You don’t have to threaten me with that Dad. I already did as you wanted so there’s no need for all this. If you continue doing this, then I’m gonna move out” Nathan grumbled frustratedly.

He was obviously sick of talking with the old man but didn’t have much of a choice.

” You’re supposed to do that anyways. You’re married after all” Mr Martins said belatedly leaving nathan with a despondent look on his face.

” It’s very late now. You should get some sleep” he told his son before walking over to the stairs.

I watched Nathan stare at his Dad as he took the stairs.

The look on his face spell exhaustion.

i thought he was gonna follow suit after his Dad, but he didn’t. Instead, he started walking over to where I was, making my heartbeat accelerate I’m a thousand fold.

Oh, my!! Is this how I will get found out? Can’t he just go away? It’s late for crying out loud. Shouldn’t he be getting some rest now?.

I asked mentally, holding my breath.

He walked over to the wine bar and took out a glass and a bottle of wine after which he went to the couch to sit.

My heart almost left my chest when he approached me.

What would he think of me if he had seen me there like that?.

How would I have explained myself to him? There’s no way he would have understood something like that.

Fuck!! How do I get out of here now? I never should have left my room.

He was busy sipping from his wine and working ok his laptop.

Goodness!! He’s a workaholic even at home? Does he not care about his health?.

For how long will I continue to stay here? I was getting tired and the pains weren’t helping matters at all.

This is by far the worst, but no matter what happens, I will never allow him to see me here like this.

Finally, he got up and started walking to the stairs.

I beamed and quickly got out of my hiding place.

I walked to the couch he was sitting on and took a quick glance at what he was working on.

The problem now was how to get to my room.

I don’t know which room he’s in and he took the stairs. So, there’s a possibility I will run into him if am to take the stairs now also.

So, I guess I have to wait for him to come back. It will be better to just make up some excuse as to why am down here like this.

” What are you doing?” I heard his smooth voice ask.

I looked up to see him staring down at me with disputable and questioning eyes.

But, I don’t know what the questions are.

” When did you leave your room to this place?” he asked with disbelief.

” Just now” I said, followed by a nervous chuckle.

The amazement on his face was alarming and I suddenly started thinking what I might have done wrong.

He suddenly stopped showing his emotions and his face turned icy cold and void.

” What do you mean? I just went up to your room and you weren’t there? When did you leave and when did you get here? Why didn’t I see you on my way there either?” he bombarded, leaving me speechless, shocked and confused.

Oh, no!!.

I had no idea he was going to my room.

” Wh… why… why did you to my room?” I knew the question was ridiculous but I still had to ask anyway.

He scoffed and took a sit, not giving me a response.

Oh, Ruby! What are you even thinking right now.

He must be wondering what’s going on?.

There was no emotion on his face, so I couldn’t tell what he was thinking.

I had to quickly come up with something.

” Uhmm.. I went to the kitchen to get water. I was feeling plumpy when I woke up” I lied effortlessly hoping he would believe me.

” Go back to bed now”came his response after a while.

Gosh!! What’s with the attitude now? He did fine back in the day, don’t tell me he’s gone back to his old self.

And here I was thinking I could talk to him some more before going to bed.

I wasn’t feeling sleepy one bit and I needed something to kill time.

I thought talking with him would help and then I can go back to bed when I stadt feeling sleepy again.

But seems I don’t have a choice.. I have to go and leave him alone.

He’s definitely not in the mood to talk. I don’t. just get why he won’t leave the workload for tomorrow.

I doubt he would even talk to me now if he still didn’t have work to do.

She quite mad I can tell. Not mad in the right sense of the word, but I believe the situation earlier didn’t make sense to him but he just decided to let it be because he doesn’t want to stress it and make it a big deal.

” G… goodnight” I muttered under my breath while getting up.

He only glanced at me and after which, he took his gaze back to he screen.

I slowly walked out of there, heading to my room.

I got back to my room and fell on the bed noisily.

Holy Christ!!!.

His attitude is so confusingly.

I don’t know why but I silently played he won’t go back to how he used to be before.

I wished he would just stay this way forever.

With this thought in mind, I finally drifted off to sleep.

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I woke up the next mornings and quickly did all I had to do.

I was dressed and ready for school in no time.

I walked downstairs to see breakfast was already served with everyone on the dinning.

Seems I was the last one to get there.

I greeted everyone and took my seat.

A maid stepped forward and served my meal after which I started eating.

” Huh, before I forget, you both would be attending a marriage counseling class later on” Tracy suddenly said amidst mouthfuls.

I couldn’t help but choke on my meal and started coughing immediately.

A maid got me water to drink immediately.

Nathan was also surprised with the news.

” A what?!” he roared.

Oh, my!!