Ruby
As soon as the alarm rang, I let out, groggily, "Ugh. Why can't I just get a few more minutes of sleep?"
I snooze on the alarm I set on my phone and kept it back on the nightstand.
When and why did I even set an alarm?
Soon another alarm which I had set after a minute rang, making me groan. I picked up the phone again and was about to snooze it until my eyes fell on the time.
6:01 AM.
I jolted up from my bed and ran towards the washroom to freshen up. Vexon woke up at 5:30 AM every day for his work out.
A gush of guilt-filled in me when I realized that I stopped performing yoga in the morning. Nonetheless, I made my way to the breakfast table.
I felt relieved when I saw everyone eating their breakfast while Vexon was reading some files and explaining it to them. His working time was 7 AM.
I pulled a chair and all eyes snapped at me. "Good morning, everyone," I greeted them.
"Look who is early today," Newana commented.
Rolling my eyes, I took a seat and took a few slices of bread on a plate. I started smearing Nutella on it one by one.
"What made you wake up so early today?" Nafeesa asked me, and I didn't answer her.
Vexon just looked at me, not saying a word.
"Ruby dear, I cannot arrange the reception today. I have to go to Italy for some emergency work. I'll be back in a week or so. If you want, you can have the reception without my p-" I interrupted Vanera.
"We will arrange it once you're back."
Vanera smiled hearing me.
"I can't believe I have to go to the library for a stupid assignment this early!" Orson whined all of a sudden. I glanced at him. He was sitting beside Keya as she had taken his seat.
"Aww, that's so sad. We can drop you on the way," Nafeesa stated.
I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. I pushed the plate full of Nutella smeared bread towards Vexon. He arched an eyebrow but I just motioned him to eat.
"We?" Keya asked Nafeesa.
"Yes, I and Kace. He is going to drop me at Ralph Lauren. So we can drop Orson at first," Nafeesa answered bluntly. Kace fake coughed at her response.
Nafeesa got a job in Ralph Lauren. I didn't know why I felt that Kace had something to do with it.
Newana grunted, "Can't you just take the driver?"
Nafeesa shook her head. "I want my close people to stand beside me, which includes dropping me."
I nearly puked at her response. She would never change, now would she?
"I better go now," Vanera said and stood up, finishing her breakfast. "Vexon, you-oh Ruby dear! Now I know why you woke up early today. It's so that Vexon doesn't starve, right?"
I lowered my head, in embarrassment. Vanera was right indeed.
"Exactly, and Maya told me that you didn't have breakfast yesterday because of him. So cute," Keya added, my eyes now throwing daggers at her.
"Wait, what? Didn't you have breakfast yesterday?" Vexon asked, bewildered.
I was still glaring at Keya, who bit her tongue and mumbled, "Sorry. I better go and watch a movie," with that, she went away.
"Mom, I will take you to the jet," Cason offered and they walked away too. Soon, the dining table was empty but me and Vexon. We were still sitting.
"Why didn't you eat?" he asked, being annoyed.
"Because I heard you didn't so I-" I stopped midway when I realized what I blurted out.
"So you didn't eat breakfast yesterday because you heard that I didn't. And when I said that you weren't there to stack me up with breakfast, you decided to wake up early before I go to the office just to prepare my breakfast," Vexon said as if he was telling himself, his tone lingering with amusement.
I bit my lip.
I nervously looked at him. He was eating the food while thinking about something.
"What's wrong?" I murmured.
"What are you going to do once I go to the office?" he inquired, looking at me.
"Let's see." I put my index finger on my cheek and started thinking. Then I answered, "I will sleep again and after I get up, I am going to take a shower. Then I will call you and ask if you had lunch. Then I will have lunch and sleep while surfing Netflix. I will also do some online shopping today. That's all."
"You sleep a lot," he retorted.
"Exactly. Now go to the office as soon as possible. I'll sleep after you go." I tried to make him get up, and he chuckled.
After a lot of struggle, Vexon got up at last. I followed him till the door.
"Bye," I said as I was about to walk away but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him. When Vexon leaned down, I looked around only to find the guards glancing at us.
Was he gonna kiss me in front of the guards now? The thought itself was so embarrassing. But it didn't last long when I felt a pair of lips on my right cheek.
"Bye," Vexon whispered and released his grip. I stood there awestruck. He smirked, looking as handsome as he could ever.
___
"Get up, Snorlax," I heard Vexon's voice in my sleep.
I was dreaming about him going on a date with me, but now he was even talking in my dream.
"Stop talking. I want to admire you. Stay quiet," I mumbled in my sleep.
I heard someone chuckle. A familiar masculine voice asked, "How can you admire me with your eyes closed?"
Hastily, I opened my eyes, only to find a pair of blue eyes looking at me in amusement.
I instantly got up.
Feeling conscious of my appearance, I fixed my cream-colored t-shirt which I wore with blue and white striped trousers. I put my messy hair on one side of my shoulder and looked back at Vexon.
He was wearing black sweatpants with a white t-shirt. His hair looked wet.
"Why did you come home so soon?" I asked groggily.
He chortled. "I knew you didn't notice the time. It's past 4 and you didn't even have your lunch. So freshen up and we will eat together." He patted my back.
"What? It's past 4? But I did set an alarm and I-" I looked at my phone while talking. "Ugh! I forgot to turn on the alarm," I groaned.
"Well, what can we do about that?" Vexon removed the blanket I had used to wrap myself even though I was sitting on the bed. "Get up, lazy queen."
I glared at him but still got up. I walked towards the washroom.
"You look cute though!" Vexon hollered.
I rolled my eyes, closing the door with a huge bang. "You look cute though!" I mimicked him.
After I was done, we decided to have our late lunch in our bedroom.
"Why won't you let me watch High School Musical while we are eating?" I whined and put a spoon filled with Thai soup in my mouth.
"Because no electronic devices while eating," Vexon said sternly.
"But the rule only applies to the dining table, not in the bedroom!" I tried to reason out. He just ate another momo.
I had a mood to watch my all-time favorite movie, High School Musical. I was even about to turn it on, but my husband made sure I don't even get access to the remote. So he hid it behind his back and leaned to the sofa.
"I don't even understand what's so special about that movie," Vexon retorted.
My eyes grew as wide as saucers and I placed my empty bowl on the table. "Don't you dare say that!" I hollered. "That movie is the best movie ever! Moreover, Zac Efron is the male lead here. What else do I need to love that movie?"
Vexon groaned, "That guy... ugh."
"What's wrong with him, huh? He has been my crush since childhood. I wish to meet him one day and then I will-" he interrupted my fantasy.
"Okay, okay. Why don't we watch High School Musical?" he said, keeping the empty plate on the table. I arched an eyebrow at him in amusement. "What? You wanted to watch it. Plus, we both have finished eating. Come on. You set the movie, meanwhile, I will tell Maya to clean this up." Vexon stood up and went away.
I couldn't help but smile at his reaction. Was Vexon jealous because I was fantasizing about Zac Efron? Aww...
I got up and set High School Musical on the television. I waited for Vexon to come. After he comes, I will start the movie and then we both can cuddle and have a nice nap before dinner.
___
Almost half an hour passed and there was no sign of Vexon. Even Maya came and cleaned the table, but he didn't return. Maya told me that he was in the study with Cason. Thus, I waited for a while.
"I should call him myself, " I mumbled to myself. I went out and started walking toward his office.
"Cason, did you contact Kendrik?" I heard Vexon's voice. I peeked through the door. It was slightly open.
What was wrong with Kendrik and Pearly? Were they okay?
"No. Why? Is something wrong?" Cason asked Vexon.
"No, just asking. Anyways, why aren't you doing your work properly? You are the advisor, Cason. And we aren't even earning enough money for the Gladiolus with your advice," he reprimanded Cason. "If this continues, I might transfer you. Understand?" he said in a stern tone.
"Sure, King," Cason let out, nodding his head.
I realized it was my time to knock the door and get in. I knocked on the door slightly and cleared my throat. Two pairs of blue eyes snapped at me.
"The cleaned table started having dust on it already," I deadpanned.
Vexon looked at his wristwatch and gave me an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, Gem. I was caught off with some work. Cason, we will talk later," Vexon said to him and intertwined our hands. "Let's go," he said, giving me a warm smile and we headed towards the bedroom.
I played the movie. We both were half laid on the bed. Vexon wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pulled me closer to him. The red floral blanket was covering us as we cuddled. I placed my head on his shoulder while watching the movie.
___
"Your training will start tomorrow," Vexon stated. It was already midnight. We ended up watching all three movies of High School Musical.
Well, there was an interval for dinner. The third movie ended and we were preparing to sleep.
"Training?" I asked in confusion. "What training?"
Vexon arched an eyebrow. "Didn't you know? Your Mafia training."
"What Mafia training?"
He smiled. "You are the queen. A queen must know self-defense, how to use weapons, and all. You need to take care of the Gladiolus in my absence."
"Your absence?" I asked, fear-stricken in me.
"You know... if I am not there someday and��" I cut him off, not wanting to hear the complete sentence.
"You are always going to be there. I won't let you go," I said, assuring myself as well. I felt as if my heart was getting ripped off from my chest, at the thought of Vexon not staying with me.
"Gem, you see. I'm the Mafia king. The enemies are going to attack me and-" I stopped him again.
"No, Vexon. If the enemies try to attack, I will stand in front of you."
He gave me a small smile.
What is wrong with me? Why do I have the urge to save him from all the odds and troubles?
"How would you save me if you don't have the training?" Vexon reasoned out.
I thought for a while.
It was true. Without training, if I stood in front of the enemy, I and Vexon, both of us would end up being dead. But if I knew how to use weapons and some fighting techniques, we might stay alive. I couldn't just depend on Vexon, hoping he would save me.
What if he's at gunpoint? A shiver ran down through my spine at that thought.
"So... Are you going to start training from tomorrow?" he asked eagerly.
"Yes. I will."
Vexon grinned.
"Great then! Your trainer will be at the gym on the second floor tomorrow at 7 in the morning. Be ready," he let out and my jaw dropped hearing him. 7 freaking AM.
My sleep!
