Chapter 40 WORKOUT TOGETHER
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These are our wedding pictures and I wonder what he is trying to prove by showing me those pictures? Our Loveless Marriage?
"I hope it's my existence that bothers you not my pictures," Andrew whispers standing close to me and I jump away from his sudden closeness.
Without saying anything, I quickly walk inside the washroom, slamming the door, I lean on the frame breathing heavily. I don't understand what Andrew is up to and why is he getting so close to me now suddenly?
And also what is his purpose for keeping our wedding pictures in my room? Is he trying to imply something about me?
I keep standing for a while, lost in my thoughts, and then after some time I finally step under the shower to take a bath. I walk out in my bathrobe and Miss Celine was already placing my lunch on the table.
I give her a polite smile and as I start to get dressed, her excited voice sounds from the room, "These pictures look so beautiful. I was not able to attend your wedding, but you too look so adorable together."
I roll my eyes listening to her compliments, we do look like a perfect match but we are completely not. When Andrew was saying the vows he had someone else in his heart and he never meant his vows at all otherwise why would he be so indifferent to me?
Sigh, I walk out in a dull mood and Miss Celine frowns, "Are you okay, Miss?" I nod my head, sulkily I sit on the sofa and start eating my lunch. After lunch, Miss Celine hands me my medicine to eat.
I have nothing to do as I decided to go on the terrace and have some fresh air. Walking around, I spot Andrew, he was dressed formally and walking towards his car, I see Ron standing with the door open for Andrew to sit inside.
I watch his back intently, he is too tall yet handsome, and his physique looks quite attractive in a formal suit.
He reaches the door and stops, suddenly he turns and meets my eyes, I immediately turn around, my heart starts thumping loudly and as a man caught in crime I hurriedly walk back to my room without turning around.
F**k, get yourself together, Tess...
I slap myself embarrassed and then try to distract my mind from Andrew but I really couldn't do that especially when our wedding pictures hang above my bed. I stare at my wedding pictures closely, even if it was not a fairytale, I still feel happy because at last I was able to get Andrew but I didn't even realize that just signing papers won't get me Andrew in fact, I need to win his heart first in order to make him mine and when there was already someone else ruling his heart than what's the point of even trying?
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Huh, My days in the mansion start to get worse, I have nothing to do, and neither I want to put my mind on anything. I spend my whole day in my room with my mobile phone, I have successfully avoided Andrew for these few days, until one day when Miss Celine comes over and force me to have dinner with everyone.
It was Ann's order so I couldn't refuse, sighing helplessly I follow her down.
Ann was sitting at her usual place the hostess seat, and I kiss her cheek in greeting.
"Hello, Ann.."
"Tessa." She chirms with excitement, "Dear why have you locked yourself inside the room, huh? We all are a family, we should eat together." She says and I nod with a polite smile, what else I could say.
I take my seat without even looking at Andrew. We all start to eat and suddenly Ann begins, "Tessa, Dear I am leaving for a week, so when I am not around I want you both to spend some time together and know each other."
I groan inwardly, Never, I am not going to do anything this time in order to please my husband.
"Ann, let's not force her," Andrew speaks making me completely stunned.
"Dear, am I forcing you?" Ann asks me politely and I blink, confused.
"Not at all," I lie showing my fake smile.
"So, it's done. Andrew, you should come back home soon and spend a good time with your wife. Show her the mansion, she barely leaves her floor, and also as now you are feeling fine. I think you both should start a workout together too, no?" Ann says a lot and I didn't pay any attention to her words until she looks at me and suggest the workout.
F**k, Ann your brother is too healthy I don't think he needs any workout, I sneer in my mind but as usual nod my head in approval, after all, what else am I supposed to say? I can't refuse Ann.
Except for Ann, I don't find anyone concerned or friendly to me. I never dare to make her angry at all.
"Great…" Ann squeals in joy and she keep chatting at the table, I barely say a word and just keep nodding my head in response.
After we finish the dinner, Ann invites me to join her at Terrace for tea, Ann loves to have her tea on the Terrace under the clear sky and the smell of fresh flowers makes her delightful.
I too like spending my time on the terrace.
I join her happily, and as I was looking around, Ann hold my hand suddenly, "Tessa, dear I know very well what Andrew did to you and also what Mona did to him."
I flinch listening to the name of my husband's lover, Mona.
"You have no idea, Tessa. How much my brother loved her, but she… she was simply a gold digger and that is why I never allow their marriage because I knew that woman would only bring grief and distress in my brother's life and see, she did it." Ann sighs, "Tessa, I know what he did was wrong but in a way, he is your husband so you can't deny his rights to you at all."
I start to frown listening to Ann's unintelligible words, a rape is a rape even when it's done by your legal husband…
"Tessa, Andrew is ashamed of what he did, at least give him one chance, just one last chance Tessa, Just last time try to save this marriage, Tessa. After this, I won't force you both." Ann says quickly leaving no room for me to argue.
I sigh helplessly and then nod my head obediently, Ann always tricks me into doing what she wants. This is nothing new.
I walk back to my room, tiredly, I start to remove my clothes to get into my nightdress when a knock comes on my door.
KNOCK… KNOCK... KNOCK…
Taking it as Miss Celine, I shout calmly, "Come in." and then I start to undress, I was going to remove my bra when I hear a gasp and then a voice of clearing throat.
AHEM… AHEM…
I turn subconsciously and see Andrew standing with wide eyes, he looks at me lustfully and then immediately turns around when he notices my glare at him.
"I… I… You allow me to enter…" He says defendingly before I even start to scold him.
In a way he was right and I flush with embarrassment, I quickly put on my dress, and then keeping my voice calm, I ask, "Why you're here?"
"Uhmm… Ann mentioned the workout… So are we still up for that?" He asks and I pause in thinking.
"No, I don't think my body would be able to bear anything." I make an excuse and he turns around immediately, He pauses looking at me dressed, and then opens his mouth, "You could start with walking just like we used to do before."
I roll my eyes at his suggestions, seriously, can't you see I am making an excuse deliberately.
"No thanks," I tell him plainly and then wait for him to leave but no, he again opens his mouth with new suggestions, "You could watch at least."
"Watch what?" I raise my brow, suspiciously.
"Me…" He whispers and I seriously feel like strangling him, when did Andrew start to use these cheeky lines for attention, yuck…
"I prefer to sleep over watching you." I tell him expressionlessly and he frowns displeased, "What about Ann, she will ask me about the workout." He throws the trump card he knows Ann is my weakness I can't refuse her orders.
"I will explain everything to her when she will come back." I tell him confidently and he smirks provocatively, "Why not now? I'll tell her…" He turns to leave and I immediately refuse, "No…"
"Why not? I'll tell her now that you're still feeling weak and can't pressure your body."
He says dismissively and then leaves my room.
Feeling panicked, I rush after him, he presses the button and waits for the elevator to reach our floor, it was a matter of seconds as I run towards him, and grabbing his arm I pull him back impulsively.
"Andrew, listen, we don't need to involve Ann in this." I seethed.
"So then involve yourself with me, I won't say anything." His reply makes me dumbstruck, I look at his face that is pretty much closer to me, and his breathing changes as I catch his burning gaze on me.
For a moment, I thought he is going to kiss me, Will he?
