Chapter 4

I have money to spend because the attorney gave me one of his ATM cards, so I can use it whenever I need something. I have a thick face; that’s why I accepted it.

I smiled at my thought; we had just married, yet he gave me his card. He trusts me that much. I got his trust, and I am really proud of myself.

I happily sing while walking in the ice cream parlor when someone holds my shoulders. Stopping me from being happy.

I faced that person and was about to fight when I saw him.

"Mr. Huang." The fear is visible in my voice.

“You! Y-you always sneaked out!” He pointed at me. Mr. Huang looks mad, and his nose is smoking like an emoticon.

“T-this time, y-you can’t… get out of my way!” He has different languages, so he is having difficulty communicating with me.

His subordinates cornered me.

I should listen to my attorney to never leave his condo without him. Sometimes, being stubborn leads us to dangerous situations.

I saw people looking at us. Maybe they thought that we were in a shooting.

“Get her! You… you always sneaked out! I-i wasted my money on y-you! I don’t like you!” He’s near to hurt me physically.

"Then the feeling is mutual! I don’t like you too! You are an ugly chubby duckling! Ugly! Ugly!” I yelled in front of his face.

“You’re really a tough woman!” He returns. I won’t let anyone bully me.

"You!” I pointed to him, too, while looking at me angrily.

“Smelly bad fat!” I stuck out my tongue at him. I smell good even though I won’t use deodorant.

“Get h-her!” He commanded this chubby duckling that was holding me tightly. I’m gonna escaped again.

"Wait! My father fixes married me to someone. He will return your money to you, and we will break the contract! Willing to pay for the penalties. He changes his mind; he doesn’t like you!” I lied. I’ll just gonna borrow money again to pay for the damage.

"What?! He didn’t tell me about that thing!." He is easy to deceive.

“I am already married. That’s why I am not living with my father.” I said calmly.

“We talked clearly. You come to me in exchange for my business. I don’t let it happen. I wasted my money if your father changed his mind.”

"He actually doesn’t need your help. I am already married.”

“No! It can’t be. My money is wasted! Bring my money back and double it!” He demanded me.

I struggle with his subordinates who hold me, but they keep me tightly.

“Spare me,” I demand softly and calmly.

“You won’t get anything from me, and if you use me for your business, I am sure you’ll get bankrupt. I am gonna bring trouble, and you don’t like that, right? You don’t like negative energy, right?” I am convincing him. I must be thankful that I am brainy.

“My father found someone who can help in his business, more powerful, and he has a lot of money. That man is not doing an illegal business and is willing to help us.” I lied again. Trying to convince and trick this duckling man.

“I was about to go to our house, and we will go to you to tell you about these matters.” I lied again.

"No! Come with me! I don’t believe you! You’re tricking me!”

Why does he want me? There are a lot of beautiful women out there. Why it’s so hard? It’s not my fault to be gorgeous; I shook my head. What am I thinking?

"Listen to me!" I yelled at him. He is stupid and doesn’t get what I said to him. I must borrow him my brain.

“I’m gonna sue you! My husband is a lawyer!” I said proudly.

"Liar! " Huang shouted at me. How dare this fat ugly man.

They force me to go with them.

“I do not want to!” I struggle from their hold.

“I gonna send you to jail if you didn’t stop! This is kidnapping!” I scream. I tried to report them to the police, but the police didn’t do anything.

"Help!" I asked for help, but they were just staring at me. Help me! I am not in a drama; this is reality. Stop staring at me and help me to get out of them!

I tried to kick this one, but he knew that I was gonna kicked him.

"Shut up!!" Mr. Huang yelled at me.

"I don’t like you! You don’t know how to follow the rules! My business will get down if you keep that kind of attitude!” He said irritatedly. They don’t like an evil soul.

“Your business goes bankrupt because I will report you to the police again and sue you!" I fight back.

"You don’t have respect!." He was about to slap me when I went. First, I kicked him and spat saliva on him. He must be lucky that I brush my teeth.

I am also glad that he has a stupid bouncer. I am better when it comes to this kind of fight.

This is gonna be a hide and seek again. I run away from these chubby ducklings; I don’t like this kind of active life.

Lord, give me a romantic life with a handsome prince charming, unlike this.

I cross the busy streets.

I look back, and they are near to me. I gathered all the courage to pass on the other side of this busy street. Mr. Huang’s subordinates are chubby. That’s why they are slow runners.

When I passed, a loud horn welcomed me.

I closed my eyes, and I waited for something to bump. If ever something happens, may I never wake up. I do not want to leave anymore. Minutes had passed, but I didn’t hear anything. I open my eyes, and the car is too near to me. I look at my back again.

They are so near to getting me.

I didn’t mind those cars that were beeping and passing on me. I was about to run again when someone got out of the car in front of me.

My mood glowed up when I saw him. He looks so fresh, and his hair is shining under the sun.

"Attorney!" I called him full of energy. I came closer to him and hid on his back. He gave me hope again. My light shining armor.

"Mr. Huang, meet my husband." I introduced myself while I was still at his back, hiding.

“He is the one I told you yesterday,” I murmured to the attorney’s ear.

"Save me. Chubbies are forcing me to go with them." I complained to him.

"Who are you? Why are you chasing my wife?"He asked Mr. Huang calmly.

Mr. Huang's shoulder fell down to what he heard.

"Why are you chasing my wife?" Attorney repeated while his forehead creased. He suddenly pulled me from his back and pulled me closer to him.

"Do you know that I can file a kidnapping case? You're not in your country, Mr. Huang. I'm a lawyer and can do everything to send you to prison. Stop bugging my wife if you want to live a peaceful life here." He said severe yet straightforwardly.

Mr. Huang looked scared. He looks threatened.

"If ever you touch her again. I won't think twice about sending you to prison. "I look at my attorney, hands on my waist.

I feel butterflies in my stomach.

That's all he said, and he held my hand and guided me in the car. Before I entered, I stuck out my tongue to Mr. Huang’s bodyguards. His men are all stupid.

“Loser!”I showed them my hand with a dislike sign.

"Hi. Brother Rodger." I greeted him, and he greeted me with a smile.

Kienzo lends his hand, and Manong Rodger gives him the car key.

I breathe.

I went to the passenger seat even though he did not say anything. A hot husband just saves his cute wife in danger.

"Thank you for saving me," I said while inside the car.

He started the engine and sighed.

He was silent the whole ride and did not talk to me.

When we returned to his condo, I didn’t see the woman with a big mouth.

"Thank God!" I breathe.

"What are you doing there?" He loosens his tie.

"What are you doing there? Didn’t I tell you to wait for me here and don't go out?" He returned my question to me while his forehead furrowed, and he removed his coat.

"Wow! and hot and sexy," I murmured to myself. Isn’t my husband going to remove his long sleeve? I wanna see the inside.

"I got hungry, and beside the maid- the woman who came here shoo me away." I leaned on the sofa.

He looks at me.

"Is she your girlfriend?" I asked directly.

"I don't have a girlfriend." He shrugged his shoulder. He licked his lower lip.

I breathe in peace to what he said.

"T thought that woman is your girlfriend, she looks maid. If she is your girlfriend, then you don’t have a standard.” I mocked.

"Are we now married?"

"Yeah." He answered, exhausted.

I followed him into the kitchen. He gets something from the fridge, “eh, don’t I have a ring?” I asked shyly. He choked on the water.

His long white sleeve got wet. "What?!" He asked me in disbelief.

"Eh, we are husband and wife, right? Eh, you should give me a ring.." I showed him my ring finger.

"look, it's empty." I pouted.

He shook his head in disbelief.

"I'll buy you one tomorrow." He continued to drink water.

"You should have too!" I remind him. He should buy for himself too.

"Whatever." He answered, placed the glass on the sink, and cleaned it.

I followed him again.

"Why are you following me?" He asks irritatedly.

He’s bipolar. Earlier, he was calm, and now he is irritated.

"I feel hungry," I complained as I followed him. I even massage my tummy. "You shouldn’t make me feel hungry. That’s not right.” I reason out.

"Are you really that thick face?" He sighed in annoyance, and he loosened his necktie.

"You are so harsh, attorney." I pouted, sat beside him on the sofa, and looked at him.

"Attorney, I am really, really feeling hungry. I haven’t eaten for a while because Those chubby ducks chase me again, grr!”