Chapter One Hundred an Forty Four- More Adversity!

If Adian knew what was awaiting us when we got to the office, then he would have definitely taken the day off, like he wanted to!

Photographers and journalists flocked around Adian's SUV blocking Gerard from moving backward or forward, unless he hits one of them and of course that will bring additional problems to whatever is going on right now.

What is, going on?

"Do you have any idea what is going on here?" I look at Adian with concern and with the look on his face, I can see that he is also confused about the reason for the journalists and photographers being here.

Adian looks pointedly down at my legs, that's exposed due to the short dress that I am wearing. "I know that we should have gone f***ing shopping." He mutters to himself with an annoyed expression.

If I was wasn't nervous about whatever's awaiting us, I would have leaned over and kissed the creases clean off his forehead.

Adian pulled out his phone and made a call and by the sound of it, he was speaking to Basil, who didn't know that a mob of photographers and journalists were outside.

We remained inside the vehicle until we started seeing a clearing in front of us for Gerard to precede to Adian's private parking, or as he calls it, The Underground!

With the crowd blocking us, I couldn't see who was able to clear a path for us to get away, but I was grateful, because being mobbed by journalists is not my cup of tea.

Suddenly remembering the last time I was accosted by photographers, when Adian's ex, sent them after me. "Do you think..." I paused, never wanting to utter her name in my mouth, unless I have to. "You know, the same people who sent them after me the last time, did something again, because I know, we did nothing." I said confidently, turning to see the security shutting the gate on the photographers. That could also be taken as a negative and give them ammunition to use against us.

"Call the security and let them know that we will answer whatever questions the press has, but when you know what we are dealing with" I suggested and grumpy Adian surfaces.

Touching the bruises on his face, "I can't do photos until these goes away." He raised an eyebrow, reminding me of how he looks and I smile, reaching out and touching his bruises, which seem to look worst than they actually are.

Gerard, Adian and I exit the vehicle with Gerard walking behind us, as Basil walks towards us, followed by the security from yesterday.

Adian came today casually dressed in a jeans and T-shirt, with his black leather jacket thrown over it and a cap covering his forehead, so a talk with the media is definitely out. We will just have to figure out what is going on before we make any decisions.

"Do you have any ideas why the photogs were outside waiting on me" Adian asks Basil, placing a hand on my hip as he ushers me ahead of him into his private elevator.

Basil was behind so and he didn't respond to Adian's question. We all got into the elevator and went straight up to the top floor.

"What's going on," I repeated Adian's questions to Basil and he looks at Adian.

Drawing me closer to him, "lets go up to my office and find out." Adian suggests and I remain silent, fear suddenly gripping me, as I get the impression that the reason they are silent is because it has to do with me.

Not wanting to make a scene, I remained silent and allowed Adian to take charge, as he led me behind his security to his office.

Caleb met us at the entrance of Adian's office, but the short walk from the elevator was one of my most uncomfortable walk ever, with eyes on Adian and I or maybe me!

God, what am I suppose to have done now? I ask myself silently.

Caleb eyes me up and down with a low whistle, "nice" he smiles and I swear I could hear Adian growl beside me.

"Anthony, don't you have work to do, other than gaping at my wife?" Adian addresses Caleb and I look in surprise as Caleb face gets red in embarrassment.

"Anthony?" I looked at Adian for him to elaborate, but he just looks at Caleb, with a smirk.

Huffing Caleb ignores him, "I hate that name" he says, moving for us to enter the office, where another surprise awaits us. Ryan Knights and Jerry Prescot, who were both looking on keenly at the television set in front of them.

Confused I stare at the screen where I see myself and Adian in videos Adana took of us during the proposal at Cold Springs. Since there was no volume, I had no idea what was going on.

"What's going on?" I asked standing beside Adian looking at the videos that keeps replaying.

Ryan stands and comes to greet us, giving me a slight hug, before hugging Adian.

"What's going on dad?" Adian finally asks and like Adian I can't wait to hear what Adana has done and why she's using these videos.

Ryan motions for me to sit in the chair that he just vacated, but I shook my head, "what's going on?" I repeat Adian's question, hoping that finally someone will answer us.

Looking at the screen behind him, Ryan starts to explain and I suddenly felt faint. "Your sister had these videos on her instagram page and someone used them and leaked them to the media, claiming that you're both not officially married and that your relationship was arranged." Ryan says, while I moved forward and grabbed a chair for support.

Adian was quickly helping me to sit down, before responding to what his father just explained to us.

"Someone used it?" Adian turns on his father angrily, ready to explore.