Chapter 2.

Ivan's POV.

I'm just sitting on my chair doing nothing. Basically, I'm tired and don't want to do anything right now but I had to leave the bedroom and come here before I get pissed off by that woman. I don't hate her, but I don't just feel any attraction from her. My parents, they love her even more than they love me and I can't even divorce her. Well at least not when they're still alive. If not for that deal, I wouldn't have married her. Like why the fuck will I marry someone like her. She's not bad though, she's very nice, sweet and good. But she's not my style. I like someone who is hot, who has the same vibes with me. I'm an extrovert, so it's difficult to be with an introvert. I like someone like Danielle. I can't say that I'm in love with her because I'm not sure if I do. Let's just say that I'm attracted to her

My phone rang, bringing me out from my thoughts. I looked at the phone and it's Danielle. I picked it up and said, "what's up, Elle?"

"I miss you already, Hon. Even though you just left not long ago." She said sheepishly

Yup, I spent the night with her. I didn't want to, but she wouldn't stop pestering me to do so, so I had to

"I'll see you some other time, Elle." I said

"At the company?" She beamed cheerfully

She works at my company as one of the models. She's rich and comes from one of the high class families but she still signed into my company because of me. Everyone in New York City wants to work in my company

"I don't know yet, I need to check my schedule first." I replied and she started sending me kisses until I chuckled and ended the call myself

As I dropped my phone, the door opened and I know exactly who it is. I looked towards the door and she was there

"Breakfast is ready." She said with a smile and I simply nodded. And just like that she left.

Shortly after, I went out of the study and went to the dinning room where she was already seated waiting for me. Unless I'm not at home, she eats her food alone. But when I'm at home, she waits for me so we can eat together even when I've told her countless times not to wait for me. She just never listens. All my female workers are drooling over me as they passed by and she's not bothered about it. Well she's used to it already.

I settled at the table and began to eat and she started eating too. Our meal time was quiet as usual. She doesn't speak to me and I don't even bother.

"Did someone die here?" I suddenly heard my mother's voice

Holy Shit! When did she get here?

I turned and there she was with my father. Blair ran to them like a child and hugged them both and welcomed them to the table. I was about standing up to go to them but I don't know what the hell made me look at my fingers and thank God I did. I wasn't wearing my wedding ring and if my parents find out, I'd be dead meat this morning. I was wearing a t-shirt and a pair of shorts so I quickly checked the pockets of my shorts and I found it. I wore it hurriedly and by the time I was done, my parents were already seated at the table and my mother was glaring at me

"Hi mom." I said with a smile and she completely ignored me and began to eat

"Hi dad." I said and he just nodded too and began to eat.

Why didn't they just have breakfast in their mansion, why do they have to come to my villa for breakfast?

I sighed and continued eating and the dinning room became noisy as my parents and Blair began to talk and laugh happily, completely ignoring me. I began busy with my phone and the next thing I heard is, "I'm talking to you, brat!

Like seriously, when did they talk to me?

I looked at my mother, not knowing what to say

"Where will you be taking your wife for your wedding anniversary?" my mom asked

Is it a year already? I can't even remember the date

Blair glanced at me and spoke, "mom, I'm sure he's gonna take me somewhere nice.

She covered up for me, she does that all the time

"Stop covering up for him, child." My mom said with a frown and Blair smiled

"Excuse me, everyone, I need to use the restroom." Blair said and went upstairs

Immediately Blair left, mom faced me. "What is wrong with you, Ivan? Why do you keep hurting your wife?" She aske

What did I do again? Why am I always to blame for Blair's unhappiness

"What kind of man are you who forgets his wedding anniversary?" She said

Oh, so that's what all this is about

"Everyone forgets things, mom." I replied

"Your wedding anniversary isn't something you should forget, son." Dad said and I swallowed. Looks like they're in this together

"Alright, fine, I'm sorry. I'll prepare something." I said. There's no need dragging the matter further, I'll never win

"Apologize to your wife." Dad said and I nodded instantly

"Whatever you want to prepare, prepare it fast before evening. Tomorrow is the day or don't you remember too?" Mom said and it hit me

Oh dear, it's tomorrow? I didn't even remember. I had to nod knowingly to save myself from another session of scolding.

"Go and check on your wife, Ivan." Mom said

How is that any of my business? When she's done she'll come out.

I sighed and obeyed for peace to reign

I entered the bedroom and met her sitting on the bed with a look I can't quite understand. Well she's Blair, you can't understand her

"Mom asked me to check up on you." I said

"I'm fine. Sorry for the delay...let's go back to the dinning room." She replied

"About tomorrow, where will you like to go? How would you like to spend the day?" I asked and she blinked at me.

"I don't have anything in mind." She replied

I should have known, why did I even ask her

"You have to think of something...mom will kill me if I don't prepare something before evening." I said and she was silent for a while

"Then let's spend the whole day together at home and then we'll go watch a movie at night." She said

Holy Shit! Spend the whole day at home with her is a very bad idea. I'm okay with going to the movies with her, but spending the whole day at home with her, how the hell am I supposed to do that?

"Done." I said with a sigh and walked out of the bedroom with her

Blair's POV.

I had to excuse myself, I never wanted to use the restroom, it was a lie I told to leave there before my tears would fall. I sat on the bed in our bedroom and cried. With the look on his face when mom asked about our wedding anniversary, I knew he didn't even remember about it. I had to cover up for him even though I know we'll be going nowhere and we won't be celebrating anything. The whole thing just broke my heart again and I don't know how to hold back my tears. I told myself not to bother and not think about it but I can't stop thinking. I tried to accept my fate of being married to who doesn't love me but it brings pain to my heart because I'm madly in love with him.

In my tears, I heard footsteps approaching so I quickly wiped my face before he came in. I knew he came because mom asked him to. But when he asked me how I want to spend tomorrow, I was filled with joy which didn't last when he said, "You have to think of something...mom will kill me if I don't prepare something before evening." I should have known, what was I expecting from a man who doesn't love me? Then I opted for spending the whole day at home with him which I know that to him isn't a good idea. But that was my wish, to at least spend time with my husband and I hope it comes true.

We got to the dinning room and I settled at the table but he didn't. He took an excuse and left the room again. I was also full, we're both light eaters. Actually, I wasn't initially a light eater when I was with my dad but to navigate through life easily, I had to cut down my rations and eating habit

"What are you thinking of, child?" Dad asked me and I shook my head with a smile. I began to discuss with them and some minutes later, Ivan came downstairs already fully dressed

"Where are you going?" Dad asked.

"Out." Ivan replied

"What is your problem, Ivan? Today is your anniversary's eve, you are supposed to spend the day with your wife." Mom said almost angry

"C'mon mom, she doesn't have a problem with me going out, right, B?" He said and I shook my head with a smile.

I do have a problem with him going out today but if I say that I do, it won't change his decision so there's no point

"Bye, everyone." He said and left.

I sighed as I watched him walking away and then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw mom holding my shoulder with a sad look in her eyes.

"I'm sorry that you had to end up with that moron. Please be patient with him." She said

I smiled at her, being grateful to God for giving her to me. She's just like a mother to me

Mom and dad kept me company and when night fell, I was all alone in our bedroom again, praying that he'll at least come home tonight.

As I sat in bed watching the television and dozing off, the door opened, waking me up.

Seeing that it was Ivan, I rushed to him and collected his briefcase and he went straight into the bathroom. I sighed and looked at the clock, 11:19pm and sighed again. In a short time he was out already dressed in his pajamas

"Let's have dinner." I said to him. I didn't have dinner because I didn't have appetite

"I've already had dinner." He replied without even looking at my face and just like that he left.

Seeing him leave like that, I know he'll be spending the night in his study so I got back to bed broken hearted again for the umpteenth time and cried again to sleep like I always do.