Chapter 4

Lauren

Soon the car came to a halt and I looked out to see a big mansion in front of me. The mansion is beautiful and it screams rich in all ways.

I got out of the car when the driver opened the door. Ethan made his way to the entrance and I had no option but to follow him quietly. Though he is just walking, I am practically sprinting behind him due to the height difference.

I was looking around the mansion and  I didn't see him stop midway and I crashed into his back. Closing my eyes in embarrassment, I took two steps back and he turned towards me. I looked up to see his regular angry expression.

Is he always like this or is this angry expression reserved only for me?

Why does he clench his jaw all the time?

I pity his teeth.

"Are you blind?" he asked me and my face changed into a frown.

I'm sorry. what?

"What?" I asked genuinely confused.

"Can't you see where you are going?" he looked annoyed.

"I'm sorry." I apologized.

He glared at me for a second before opening his mouth again.

"I never wanted this marriage." And that didn't surprise me.

Same here Mr. Kingston.

I was about to voice my thoughts when he intruded.

"Go upstairs and the first room on the right is your room. This is Grandpa's mansion. We will only stay here tonight. We'll leave tomorrow after the party. Do you understand?" I nodded at him.

"Use your words." He stated firmly.

"Yes." I quickly answered and he left without giving me a second glance.

Use your words. I mocked him making a weird face.

What does he think of himself?

An Alpha.

Please, this is not the werewolf era.

I rolled my eyes and walked upstairs looking around the mansion.

Well, I am already married. I can't do anything anymore except accept it.

And I will do it if it can bring me at least a bit of peace.

I soon walked into my room and looked at the huge mirror in front of me. I am still in my wedding dress and my eyes surely look tired.

I was looking for my luggage to change into something comfortable when I heard a knock on the door.

I opened the door to see it was Grandpa.

"Lauren, why are you here?" he asked me with a confused face.

"I was told this is my room, Grandpa." His frown deepened.

"Oh. They might have made a mistake dear. This is not your room. Come I'll take you there." Now it's my turn to frown.

I nodded at him and walked after him.

He took me to a room which is at the end of the hallway. He knocked on the door and it opened to reveal Ethan.

No...

This is not going where I think it's going. Is it?

Nope.

Ethan glared at me for a good few minutes before looking at his grandpa.

Okay, I get it you hate me. I'm not in love with you either. You don't have to show it every time you see me.

I slightly turned away from Ethan.

"What, Grandpa?" he asked with a bored expression.

"What do you mean what? Why is Lauren in another room?"

"Because that is her room." He shrugged his shoulders.

"Shut up Ethan. This is also Lauren's room. Now move aside and let her in." Ethan scoffed lightly and shook his head.

Wait.

What?

No.

"I am not going to do that, grandpa." He said slightly getting mad.

I don't want to either.

"Yes, you are," Grandpa replied sternly.

"But Grandpa I-"He was about to say something when Grandpa interrupted him.

"I am not going to listen anymore, Ethan." He said sternly before turning towards me.

"Lauren. Get in, dear." I looked towards Ethan to see him ready to smash me anytime soon.

Nope. I love my life. I can't do that.

What if he kills me in my sleep?

I turned towards Grandpa trying to oppose, only to see him shake his head and slightly push me in.

After I entered, he immediately closed the door and I heard his footsteps leaving.

I looked around the room

Why do I feel like I have entered a lion's den?

I turned towards Ethan to see him fuming.

If this was some animated movie, I'm sure smoke would have erupted from his head and ears by now.

I tried to smile a bit, gulping down the fear.

"I'm sorry. I never wanted this to happen- " He cut me off.

"Have you no shame? Why am I even asking? How could I even expect such things from women like you." I frowned at him.

"What do you mean by women like me?" he glared at me and opened his mouth.

"Gold diggers, selfish and opportunists." he listed out and my temper raised instantly.

"You don't even know me." I stepped closer and glared at him.

"Do I need to know anything anymore? What do you call girls who marry some stranger just like that? Who wouldn't mind barging into some guy's room." He too stepped closer.

"First of all, it was not my idea to barge into your room. It was Grandpa's. And second, what about you then? Didn't you too marry some stranger?" I glared at him.

"I had to. I had no option. But you did. You did have an option. You could have rejected this marriage." He gritted his teeth.

"I had a reason too," I replied firmly.

"Oh yeah? what is the reason? You wanted money? Status?" I fisted my hands at his reply.

What does he think of himself?

He might be the richest man but that doesn't mean we are all poor or beggars.

Calm down, Lauren. There is no point in explaining anything to this arrogant man.

We are now only inches apart breathing hard.

I glared at him anger evident on my face and he too had the exact expression. I moved away from him to search for my luggage and he walked away towards his bed.

I just want to get out of this heavy wedding dress that my mother chose and get some sleep. I can't wait to get over this day already.

"What are you doing?" He asked me.

"Finding my luggage."

When I didn't find it anywhere, I exhaled feeling exhausted.

"Can you at least tell me where can I sleep?" I asked looking away from him.

I saw his lips turn into a smirk from my peripheral view.

"Gladly." He smirked and walked towards me.

He stood in front of me and took hold of my arm. I looked up confused to see him still having his smirk. He walked towards the balcony door dragging me along with him and opened it.

"Here. Isn't this cosy? You can sleep here all you want." He smirked at me and I turned towards the balcony to see it had a small coffee table and two chairs.

No.

Is he really doing this?

But it's so cold out here.

I furrowed my eyebrows and gulped.

"What? No. I will not sleep in there." I folded my arms in front of me.

"Fine. You can either sleep in here or sleep in the bed with me." He shrugged and my eyes widened.

What?

No.

"It's so cold out there. How can I sleep outside?" My voice slightly broke at the end.

"I gave you a choice, Lauren. It's either outside or with me." He shrugged his shoulder.

My name rolled off his tongue so smoothly and if it was in any other situation, I could have admired it.

I gritted my teeth and turned away from him.

Do I really have to sleep in here?

Why is he doing this to me?

It's ok Lauren. You can do it. It's not that cool outside.

Who am I lying? It is.

I gave him a final glare before walking into the balcony. He waved at me goodbye before shutting the glass door in my face and leaving for the bed.

I turned around and sat on one of the chairs facing away from him.

I rubbed my palms on my arms when a shiver ran down my spine due to the chilly air.

As I'm still in my wedding dress, the lace fabric didn't help me at all with the cold.

I stared at the sky and the tears which I controlled since morning spilled.

I wiped the tear that rolled down on my left cheek.

What did I do to deserve this?

I folded my legs in front of my chest and placed my chin on them.

How could someone hate anyone this much?

How could someone be so cold towards others?

Gold digger, selfish, opportunist? I mentally scoffed.

Why did I have to marry someone who doesn't even have a heart?

No Lauren You can't be that hopeless.

Maybe he has a heart.

What is for me if he has a heart or not?

I would never be with someone like him.

I hate him.

I wiped the tears from my eyes.

I placed my hands on my cheeks to feel some heat.

I took a deep breath to control my tears.

When nothing helped me to control it, I let my tears fall.

It has been a few minutes or hours, I don't know. The tiredness got the best of me and soon I drifted off to sleep.

Author's note

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