Ruby
A sudden noise ruined my sleep. When I woke up, my hugging pillow was still on my chest. I pulled up my messy black hair and placed it on my right shoulder. But a few strands of hair kept coming on my face.
I looked at the side table, only to find the alarm clock, which ruined my sleep. It was five in the morning.
Why did I even set the alarm for 5 A.M.?
Oh, I had to do yoga!
Turning it off, I got up and stood in front of the dressing table. I looked into the mirror and I stood there dumbstruck. I was in my shorts.
When the realization hit me hard, I turned around only to find Vexon sound asleep.
I heaved a sigh before taking my clothes and running into the washroom.
After wearing my yoga outfit, my eyes fell on Vexon while lying on the yoga mat.
If I did yoga early in the morning, why would he sleep peacefully?
I went to him and hollered, "Wake up, Vexon!"
Instantly, he woke up and mumbled some incoherent words. Then, he glared at me which made it difficult for me to control my laughter.
I kept a straight face. "I won't do yoga alone," with that, I threw another yoga mat beside him.
He glared at me, mentally cursing me for ruining his sleep. But nonetheless, he got up and headed to the washroom. All of a sudden, the moment he got in, he came out and opened the closet.
"What?" I asked trailing behind him.
"I have to take a cold shower," he responded, seeming fully frustrated.
"Huh? Why? That too this much early in the morning?"
Vexon took his clothes, scowling at me. "It's your fault. I blame you."
"How's it my fault?" I crossed my arms and looked at him, hoping for an answer.
"Because I saw you in those damn shorts!" he snapped, which made me silent.
I watched him going inside the washroom once again.
Embarrassment filled me. I didn't expect Vexon to see me like that. It was totally surprising. Nor did I expect he would react like this.
Now that Vexon already saw me like that, I didn't have to change into shorts secretly anymore.
Sighing, I decided to perform yoga slowly, so that Vexon could join me when he was done taking a cold shower. He didn't take much time though. Unlike me, he was very fast with taking a shower and joined me soon.
This was new to me. I mean, I never thought I would do my morning yoga with him, a gang leader, who also happened to be my husband.
After we were done, I sat on the bed, doing nothing. I was so bored without my phone. Meanwhile, Vexon was busy playing with his hair in front of the mirror, which made me roll my eyes.
My stomach was rumbling with hunger. "Won't they serve us to breakfast today?" I asked.
He didn't even look at me, as he said, "We will go out for breakfast."
I nodded and went towards the mirror to grab my hairbrush. Beside him, I started brushing my long black hair too.
He glanced at me for a brief moment before continuing his work.
After tying my hair into a bun, I placed my hands on my hip, looking at him in disappointment. "How much will you play with your hair?"
He chortled. "Let me put on my watch. And give me my phone and wallet, then we can go," he let out, leaving my question unanswered.
I looked at him in disbelief.
"What?" he questioned.
I breathed out, "Why will I find your things?"
"Because I said so?"
I glared at him. "Look satan, I really don't care what you said. And I won't find anything for you. Do it on your own!"
"What did you just call me?"
"Sa��" I paused.
Shit. I called him Satan aloud, didn't I?
It reminded me of the wedding day��the way he reacted when I cursed him. I could feel my hands getting cold due to fear.
What if he tried to hurt me again like he did that day?
I averted my gaze, to avoid the look I was earning from him. I didn't even dare to look at him.
Suddenly I heard a chuckle.
"That's a unique nickname, Gem."
Instantly, I looked at him, only to find Vexon playing with his hair once again, but a smile covered his face��a genuine smile.
To say I was shocked, would be an understatement.
If he was actually like the way he is now, why did he act dangerous and rude at the wedding?
"So, will you please find my phone and wallet now?" his voice brought me out of the trance.
I was about to protest again until I heard my stomach grumble once again.
The more time I take, the hungrier I will be. And with that determination of his, it feels like he won't get away without me finding his things.
I sighed in defeat. "Where are your phone and wallet?"
"Somewhere in this room," he replied with a nervous chuckle, making me want to strangle him.
I started looking for the phone first and I found the phone under the pillow.
Yes, under the pillow.
I found his wallet on the fucking carpet.
The most irritating thing was, he was standing there watching me in amusement, without helping me to find his things.
I handed him his things. Then I wore my watch and a pair of peach-colored flower earrings before we got out of the hotel.
I didn't do any makeup. I loved to stay neutral instead of natural makeup.
Vexon intertwined our hands and we reached the parking lot. We got inside the car and he drove to some restaurant I had no idea about.
When we reached there, I looked at the name of the restaurant, 'Zou Zou'.
We got inside the Zou Zou Restaurant. The environment was homely. It seemed cozy and the decorations were cute and warm.
"The Bevines," Vexon said to the receptionist.
I found his small action cute, which made me smile softly.
He could just book the table under his own name. But he booked the table using the surname, knowing I was also a Bevine now.
The receptionist smiled. "Here, sir." She showed us to our table.
We sat and took the menu.
But unfortunately, the language seemed like my biology question, which meant gibberish. I couldn't understand a damn word. In annoyance, I kept the menu on the table and let out, "It's up to you."
Vexon shook his head and called the waiter to order breakfast.
After the waiter was gone taking our orders, I started speaking, "I forgot to ask you. Is Kendrik handling the Armament Company then?"
"Well, basically we all are. But he's in charge," Vexon answered and the waiter brought us our breakfast.
The Bevines ran an Armament company known as the Bevines' Armament.
So after leaving the underworld, Kendrik took over that company officially.
The waiter placed chocolate smoothie, shawarma and I don't know what else in front of me. Vexon had a dark chocolate smoothie in front of him and I didn't know the name of others.
I smiled at the waiter, mumbling a thank you and he smiled back before going away.
"Introduce me to these delicious foods," I told Vexon.
He nodded and pointed towards a simple dish, which looked like it was made up of meat and wheat. He started speaking, "This is Al Harees, made up of meat and wheat. Ghee is poured on the top."
I nodded while he continued, "This is Hummus." He pointed on the other food. "It is made up of olive oil, chickpeas, and lemon juice��" he kept explaining and I started to dig in each food.
After we were done, we were back in the car once again.
"Where will we go now?" I asked Vexon, while he was driving.
But the question was left unanswered because his phone rang. Instantly, he picked it up.
"What? Okay...fine! Yeah, we are coming tonight. I'll set everything." He was talking to someone but I didn't pay any attention until I heard, 'We are coming tonight.'
What did he mean by that? Are we going back to Canada?
After the call ended, Vexon turned to face me as he said, "We have to go back to the hotel."
I felt sadness engulfing me. I wanted to explore Dubai. "Why is that?" I was looking outside through the window.
"We are going back to Canada tonight," he let out and I turned to look at him, so fast that my neck nearly broke.
"Why?"
I didn't know why I almost forgot about Canada. I was enjoying myself here.
"Cason had enough. We have to go back to Bevine mansion one day," he replied.
Cason had enough? What did he mean?
Whatever he meant, I would get to know soon I guess. Meanwhile, I have to pack, once we reach the hotel.
I looked outside through the window once again. It all went so fast that I didn't know how to react to things anymore.
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"Let's go," Vexon told me.
After packing, which Vexon told wouldn't be needed, yet I did as I didn't want to leave my precious clothes behind, he grabbed my hand and we were on our way to the plane.
I also packed a little of his stuff too. Just a little.
Once we were in front of the plane, a gasp escaped my lips.
Bevines was written on the plane.
Having a private plane was expected since the Bevines was one of the richest families in Canada and also a Mafia family. But seeing the plane properly was awesome. I never noticed the plane while coming here.
Because you were angry, there spoke my subconscious.
Whatever.
"You have a beautiful plane," I said to him.
"We," he corrected me before we entered the plane.
Once we were settled in the plane, which was spacious and we had a lot of private rooms, yet we decided to sit on the plane. We were sitting beside the window seat, facing each other.
"It's gonna be a long journey. But I want to say a few things." Vexon had his phone in his hand, but his eyes were fixated at me. "Once we reach the Bevine mansion, the situation may be scary."
"What do you mean by scary?" I asked curiously.
"The way I married you, angered a lot of people. So they might act dangerously. Not with you though, just with me," he whispered the last three words.
I arched an eyebrow. Then, nodding, I closed my eyes and leaned against the seat. His words were echoing in my mind.
What did he mean by that?
That was when the realization hit me. Kendrik, Pearl, and Cason. They weren't there at the wedding. What will happen once we reach there? How will they react? However, Cason wouldn't react too much, I guess.
Besides, Pearl and Kendrik would return after a month. So within that time, Cason would be okay with everything. Actually, Cason turned into a close friend of mine during the wedding and he seemed a very good person.
But the main thing was, how was I going to face everything?
Plus, I had to plan my escape. If Pearl came into the Bevine mansion, it would be impossible for me to leave because she knew me very well.
Thank God, Pearl is on a month-long honeymoon!
But, will I ever be able to escape?
