Chapter 6: Dinner chaos

SIMONE'S P.O.V

I knew my dad so well. J can easily irritated him because he knew his mistakes and just couldn't accept it because he is the father.

"Now that you're a married woman. You should stop your arrogance and learn what a lady should act."-he said. I put the lid and look at the maid. This will only needed to simmer.

"Prepare the food in 10 minutes, okay?"

"Yes ma'am Simone."-she said. I started to walk off the kitchen and went to living room.

"What a lady should act? Hmm, like being cute? Blinking eyes and sweet voice? Nah, pass. That is a pain in the neck."-I said.

"How much is this house?"-his dad.

"Around 2 million dollars."-I said.

"Since you paid for the house, you should handle the bills and other things Russell."

"I heard you dad."-he said.

"How many maids and butlers did you have?"

"Three each of them, mommy Alma."

"I see. Is everything complete? I mean from furniture's to appliances?"-she ask.

"Yes. I made sure that when I bought this house everything is in good condition. By the way, I will just change my clothes. Excuse me."

When I open the door of the master's bedroom, I already saw that his things on the door side. I took a quick shower and went down. Everyone is staring on the food at the table.

"Let's eat. The food will get cold. It won't jump off to our plates anyway."-I said. He look at me.

"It's uncomfortable in this seat."-he said.

"What? You're the head of this house. You should sit on the center."-I said.

"Are you messing up with me?"-he ask.

"Nope."-I said. But I give him a meaningful smile and a wink after I put the prawn on his plate. He was pissed off. I can tell that.

"When are we expecting our grandchild?"-dad.

He coughs and eyes is on him. Phew!

"The baby won't come on its own. Dad, what are you expecting, huh? Are you rushing us?"

"Albert is right. Both of you should consider that. It will be harder if you get pregnant in your late 30"s, Simone."-his dad.

"Dad, don't pressure us."-he said.

"You heard them."-I said and face him.

"What?"-he said. His mom speak.

"It's not bad if you get pregnant now, Simone."

RUSSELL'S P.O.V

She will never stop. If your dreaming of a gentle, virtuous and feminine wife? Crap. She is not even close to any of that. She's the complete opposite of them! She's sociopath? I think?

"Mom, not even you."-I said.

"What do you want us to do? We have our own life. Don't tell me you want us to have sex all day and all night?"-she said. That made me choke and I even glare at her. But of course, she didn't care again. She's too bluntly speaking!

"Simone!"-her dad. She drink her wine.

"The baby will come on its own time. We're not animals that you expect to mate all the time and have their child. I'm sorry for being rude but I have to tell you this. I am a woman who is willing to be a mother but not someone who will become a baby factory. End of discussion."

"Mom, dad and daddy Albert...give us some space regarding the plans of having a baby. I believe that women shouldn't be measured by getting pregnant. Their body, their rules. If they wanted or they didn't want to be a mother then that's their choice. Leave that issue to us."

"Uhm, that's my husband. I'll give you a point for that. Thank you."-she said and smile.

"A point? What is this a scoring game?"

"Why not? Let's say its my way to see if I can fall for you, Russell."-she said. I sigh.

"Cut the bullshit, Simone."-I mumbled.

"All right, if that's what you have in mind then so be it. Albert and Paulo, let the kids decide for that. I am sure they won't wait for a decade to have a baby, isn't it?"-mom.

"Maybe yes, maybe no, mommy Alma."

"Sshh, stop messing around, Simone."

"Okay."-she said.

"Make sure that we won't wait too long."-dad.

"Simone, you have to make sure that your healthy enough to bear a child. Go to your doctor and drink anything that will help you to conceive sooner than later."

"You guys are really best friends. You are both stubborn. Just like what I said, I am willing to be a mother just wait."-she added. But I can tell that she is pissed off herself.

"Let's stop with this topic. Leave this one to us. Please?"-I said. Both of them sigh and continue to eat their food. Come to think of it. These dishes are quiet delicious.

"Did you made all of this?"-I ask.

"Yes. Why? Are you enchanted? I didn't put any love potion on them."-she said. That pushes me on my end. I pulled her right cheek and give her death glances.

"I am suppose to compliment you but I change my mind. Your way too annoying."-I said. She grab my hand and smile devilishly.

"Oh well, I'm sorry. What do you want me to say, huh? At least I didn't put poison on it."

"You're too...forget it. Just eat."-I said.

"I am. If you didn't stop me."-she said. I wanted to punch her! Can I kick her ass out?! This woman is too annoying! I wanted to punch her!"

When our parents left, she give me that bossy attitude and she even cross her arms.

"What?"-I ask.

"Maybe we should set some rules, Mr. Maxwell. To make sure that we won't disturb each other's lives that much."-she said.

"I don't mind. Where are my things?"-I ask.

"They're in our room."-she answered.

"Huh? Our room? Don't tell me we won't—"

"Nope. We are in marriage of convenience and not a contract marriage. They might be both but there things that differentiate them."

"Like what?"-I ask.

"Like we can do what normal couple do. We can do sex and have kids. Before I forgot—!"

She stops as soon as we arrive at the second floor. She faces me in a serious expression.

"What? Just a while ago, you're bossy and now you're serious. Wow. You are good in changing your emotions. I am more impressed now."

"Don't be too surprised. Oh well, let's continue inside our room."-she said. We entered to the last room beside the main balcony. This is the master's bedroom because its big and wide. Much bigger than the master's bedroom in our mansion. I noticed that my things are already mixed up with her things in this room.

"Where is my desktop?"-I ask.

"They will set that up beside my own workplace. I made sure that this room is bigger that any normal one's. It's too annoying if my office will be in other room. I can doze off easily because the bed is above me."

"Tell me, did you plan this house? I mean you didn't bought it from random company?"

"Yes, you guess it right. Two years ago when I started to build this house. I like this place because you have the view of nature."

SIMONE'S P.O.V

I knew that I have to adjust and I didn't know how messy I am when I sleep. But everyone had their flaws and I am one of them. What I have is just money and power. I acquired things that makes me unique but a façade that is as thick as what I build are still shallow.

"When you learn that the dinner of our family is a marriage meeting, you use that as an excuse aren't you? You really wanted to run from your father."-he said. Run...huh? Maybe he is right. I am just saying that I will play my father's game in my own rules but the truth is, I am running away from his leash. I sat down.

"Yes. That maybe true. But as his daughter I tried to be filial because I wish he will support me without driving my own life. Let's just say we are on the same boat. Appreciation and support is what we wanted from those two stubborn dad that we had."-I said.

"You have a point."-he said coldly.

"You might meet women that will catch your interest but you have to make sure that no one catches you. Our family's name will be at stake if they learn that you have mistress. Both Solace and Lavelle global will suffer."

"You are like our dad who speaks about the business and money."-he said bitterly.

"Idiot. I am not into them. But I am worried that the employees will be affected with the possible chances of bankruptcy to closure of each companies under each business empire. They'll lose jobs and might lead them into a harder life. The owners can still have money to survive but how about them?"-I reason out.

"Ohh. That make sense but I'm not like that."

"I understand what your coming from. So be careful. As for me, I have no plans to have another man as I didn't see myself as an animal. As much as possible I don't want to file a divorce. I want to make our marriage work, Russell. That's why I wanted to remind you regarding this matter. If you wish to file one then I'm willing to cooperate. Just give me a good reason."-I added. He cross his feet.

"I also think the same way. We already jump into this mess then we should stand for it."

"Good. I want you to remember one thing. We are a married couple but we have different lives. As much as possible we should set boundaries."

"What are your rules then?"-he ask. I smirk.