𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅

NICOLE'S POV

"You may take any seat while waiting for Ava to finish up. She informed me earlier that she has some last minute alteration to add before tomorrow's show." Kelly, that hag's personal assistant informed me before she excuses herself.

Well, at least I get to watch the city most extravagant fashion show rehearsal.

I can't help but stare at the boys who walk on the runway. I thank God for He created such beautiful human being. But... I also can't help to feel jealous of the female models with their perfectly toned stomach and million dollar beauty.

"Avalynn, your turn." Wait, did that guy called out that hag's name?

I turned my attention to the runway again and was surprised to see that wench walk down the runway with such confidence as if she owned the stage.

Hold on, she's a model?! That day after our wedding ceremony, she told me she's just helping out her parents with their company and that's it.

I didn't know that she's actually walk on the runway as well. When she posed at the end of the runway I froze. She's ... kinda hot. I immediately shook my head just to throw away the thoughts I have for her.

That hag destroyed my perfectly normal life. It's hard enough to keep this marriage as a secret from my friends at the university, now she's trying to invade my personal time. The only person who knew about this marriage was my boyfriend.

When Dark Horse by Katy Perry played in the background, she took my breath away when she flipped her hair and smile before walking back to where she came from.

Not long after that, she appears together with a group of models from earlier.

"So, this is the infamous Mrs. Grimaldi? You lucky bitch." I'm not sure if she's being playful or she's fucking serious about calling me a bitch.

"It was a shocking news for us when Kelly told us that Ava is getting married. Such devastating news indeed." They all sigh.

"Ha ha, guys. Well, I'm going now. See you tomorrow." They all gave each other kisses on the cheek.

"Don't be too naughty tonight Ava. You have a show tomorrow." Avalynn the hag chuckled before we acted as if we're in love in front of everyone. When there's no one around us, I immediately let go of her waist.

"Ugh. This is so tiring. Do we have to do this for 2 fucking years?!" I can't live like this. We're just married a week ago but now I can't even keep on doing like this. I have a boyfriend to care for!

"Ugh. Just do what I say and everything will be okay." She leads us to where she parked her car.

"I told you that you could use the car I have provided. Why didn't you? There's no restriction about students bringing their own vehicle, correct?" She asked when we both inside.

"No way. That car you provided will only do harm to me." I replied. Seriously, what will people say when they saw a university student driving around a pure white Bentley?

That will cause more question about my life. They all know me as the beautiful, graceful and kind Nicole.

"Suit yourself." She started to drive.

The ride was awkward. We have nothing to talk about and why should we even talk? We don't even like each other. We only agreed on this marriage because of our parents.

It was unfortunate for them that neither gave birth to a male heir but that doesn't stop them from getting firstborn of the family to join in this holy matrimony since same-sex marriage was just made legal in Maestropolitan.

While waiting for the traffic to turn green, she put on her favorite song and just blast it off. I am not complaining because all her music choices seem to be my liking as well.

"Oh, I almost forgot. I bought you a new phone. It's inside the dashboard." She motioned for me to take it out.

"There's another box containing the smartwatch. Since your a student you will need that." Is she buying all of this for me? I thought we hate each other.

"You can throw away that horrendous excuse you call a phone." My old phone ... Did she call my phone horrendous? My boyfriend bought me that phone for my birthday.

I admit it that it wasn't as expensive as the one she bought but still, he gave me this phone with his love and all.

"I will not throw it away. Someone special bought it for me." She scoffed.

"Alright. But please, I bought that new phone for a reason. That phone can help you with your school work as well." She pointed at the back.

"I also bought a whole set of laptop and tablet for you. You're a Grimaldi now." Why does being a Grimaldi has to do with anything?

"Why? Why even bother to buy all of this?" I asked.

"I hate looking at horrendous stuff that you own." She replied nonchalantly.

"Sorry for I am poor, not like you, a billionaire." She chuckled.

"Yes thank you for noticing that. I love that word, billionaire." I noticed we just drove past the apartment building.

"Wait, hey! Isn't that your apartment?"

"Yes." She answers with a straight face.

"Why aren't we stopping? I'm tired. It's been a long day, I want to go home." She took a turn to the right.

"We are going home." Huh?

But we just drove passed THE APARTMENT! When she took a road towards a gated community with huge houses on each end, I don't have the slightest idea of where we are going.

"From now on, we will not be staying at my single pad anymore." Single's pad? That apartment was huge! It can even fit a whole family inside it.

"I bought us a home. I really don't want my family to be nosy and keep on asking questions about everything."

When she suddenly drove up to a beautiful, modern design house she turns off the engine.

"This is our new home. It's not fully furnished but you can do whatever you want with it." She got out of the car and walk straight towards the entrance.

When I got out I didn't even have the opportunity to call out to her before she went in, leaving me alone. Wait, what does she mean by I can do whatever I want with it?

Does she mean I get to design the interior to my own liking?!

***

"Hey! Hold on! What did you mean when you said I can do whatever I want?" I asked out loud when I'm inside the home. Oh God, this is such a beautiful home.

"You're studying to be a designer am I right or am I wrong? Why not use this home to explore your artistic side by designing it. Except you don't have to touch my room and my office. Except for that, you may do as you please."

I know I know, what does she meant by her room, am I right or am I wrong? I chuckled.

Well, you see, when we were forced to live together, we decided to have our room separated. Well except for some circumstances like if our parents decided to visit us, we will have to sleep in the same room but if we're alone, we won't be bothering each other much.

Since I'm busy with my study and her with her work, we hardly see each other. We only meet for breakfast or dinner but then again, we have our very own life to deal with, so we don't care much.

"Oh, about the honeymoon. I hope you can find some time off for a whole week." Honeymoon? Hold the fuck up. We're actually going?!

"Don't get any ideas that we will be doing what married couple will be doing." I suddenly said.

"Don't make such funny joke like that. Why would I touch someone like you?" She's such an old hag! Ugh, why do I have to live my life with this bitch for 2 years! Why?!

"Pack your things. We're leaving tomorrow after my fashion show." I nod. But hold on, where are we going exactly? Since we will be leaving after her show, it must be somewhere near right?

"Where are we going? A resort and Spa? A clubhouse? Where?"

She looked up at me as if she's asking if my question were something she never heard off.

"Was that your ideal honeymoon place? A resort and spa? Clubhouse?" I shrugged.

What so wrong with that? She probably never even been to Maestropolitan famous resort and spa. Well, my boyfriend and I planned to have our yearly rendezvous at that resort soon.

"We're going to Santorini." I never thought my mouth could drop this low before.

"Did I heard that wrong? Did you just say Santorini? Like in Greece? Like another country?!" Avalynn nods.