Chap 21
THE WEDDING DAY
In the living room of the Ricardo family residence is decorated simply according to Lexi’s wishes. As if this wedding was not a special occasion, there were only a few people there.
A man who stood up in the altar would make the bride and groom marry. There were also both of Lexi’s parents, Mrs. Grace, two people of Ricardo family, and Arsene.
It was really like an unexposed secret wedding, their marriages were covered from the public, no media or people from outside knew. This is for the sake of Jessica and Lexi.
As Lexi’s wishes, he only wanted Jessica halal to be a wife for him. The girl was under his control, binding as a wife without the intention of loving and having children. He didn’t want to live happily with her.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
Yes, Lexi only wanted to vent his lust. If not for the coercion of his parents, Lexi could have just made Jessica her bedmate without intending to marry the girl.
Jessica lowered her head. Her expression on her face was tense, with spikelets of sweat visible on the forehead. Over and over again she convinced herself that this was the best decision.
The white wedding dress which Mrs. Anna chose was very harmonious on Jessica. Light makeup with pink lipstick made the bride look more beautiful.
Jessica glanced at Lexi who was sitting next to her. The man who stole her first kiss. The man who took away his honor. Perhaps for most people this was a stupid thing. Actually, the man should be languishing in prison instead of sitting at her right and soon would be her husband. What a fool!
‘Only two years, after this I will be free to start my new life. If Lexi is cured, I don’t have to be his wife for two years, I can,” Jessica reassured herself.
Not easy, she should marry the man she loved. Not the man who destroyed her hope and would make her end her life.
Mrs. Grace looked at Jessica’s face . He saw no happiness in the look on her face. More likely to be depressed and show pain. The look in both of his glassy eyes. Not because they are happy, but sad.
Arsene looked at Lexi. Lexi, whose three-day been waiting for this day, looked very calm.
The secretary knew if the 18-year-old girl was unhappy. He couldn’t do anything to help Jessica.
“I am so grateful,” heard the voices of the people next to Mrs. Grace. The woman came to her senses from her reverie.
“How grateful!” Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel’s voices sounded the loudest. Those who are already very much expecting a grandson really expect a lot at Lexi’s wedding this time. They were sure, Lexi and Jessica would give them an heir.
‘Grateful? Do I have to be grateful? Is this selling my body? For two years I had to serve Mr. Lexi on the bed! Should I be happy? This is no different than a prostitute! Ah, now he’s my husband. And I’m not a whore!’ Jessica was arguing with herself.
Lexi took Jessica’s hand . Then he began to play in front of everyone. He kissed her cheek and showed her how happy he was.
Jessica was talking to Mrs. Grace before the woman who had an important role in her life so far, said goodbye to go home.
“Congratulations Jessica, I just always pray that you are always overshadowed by happiness. Son of Lexi, nice guy. She is so generous, I never thought she was your soul mate.” Mrs. Grace wiped away the tears that fell on Jessica’s cheeks, then hugged her very tightly. She let the girl cry in her arms.
Jessica couldn’t speak. She continued to cry and covered her face in Mr. Grace’s embrace. She convinced herself again that this decision was the best.
Mrs. Grace, who felt Jessica’s sadness, chose to remain silent. She grabbed the girl’s face and wiped away her tears. “This is your decision, Jessica, no matter what happens I am sure you will get through it. I’m going home now. Take care of yourself.”
Jessica nodded her head. However, she didn’t want to add to the burden of Mrs. Grace, by telling the reason for this wedding.
Mrs. Grace, turned around. She walked to the door and left the girl in her bridal room.
* * *
“Where is Lexi?”Mrs. Grace asked Mrs. Anna who was relaxing in the family room. The woman of the orphanage, who had been looking after Jessica, needed to convey a few words of advice to Jessica’s husband.
“Mom, I’ll call him,” Mrs. Anna said in a friendly. She was so happy, a beautiful smile was painted on her lips.
The woman got up from her seat, and invited Lexi down to the family room to meet Mrs. Grace.
“Lexi, there’s something I want to talk to you about,” Mrs. Grace said when she saw Jessica’s husband walking up to her.
Lexi approached, and bowed respectfully. Meanwhile Mrs. Anna was going to the kitchen, giving privacy to Mrs. Grace and her son.
“It’s about Jessica .” Mrs. Grace looked closely at Lexi who was sitting right in front of her.
“What happened to Jessica?” Lexi asked. From the beginning, Lexi always kept his good act in front of Mrs. Grace. It applies to the present and the next.
“I leave Jessica to you, son, so far she has lived a simple life and no one is happy for her. I hope you, Lexi, can be a good husband, and can make Jessica happy,” Mrs. Grace told him.
“Of course, I’ll take care of Jessica,” he said.
“Guide Jessica, she still lacks a lot. She can’t cook either,” Mrs. Grace was suddenly very worried about Jessica .
“Take it easy, that’s okay, in this house there is already a chef. So Jessica doesn’t have to cook for me. For other housework, here already many maids who will do it. I chose Jessica as a wife, not as a maid,” Lexi answered. He gave this answer only to reduce Mrs. Grace’s worries.
“Well, son, I believe you. You must be a good husband to Jessica,” the middle-aged woman said. Her conversation with Lexi convinced her that Lexi was indeed the best husband for Jessica.
Lexi nodded.
“Mom, I have to go back to the orphanage,” Mrs. Grace got up from her seat and into car which was driven by one of the drivers who worked there.
* * *
Jessica didn’t dare to leave her room. She sat at the edge of the bed. She stared at the wall clock, wishing time would stop spinning.
Her eyes turned to the side, on a medium-sized brown box. She got up and took the box which was a gift from Chelsea.
Jessica reads the letter exposed on the front.
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Welcome to Jessica’s new life . May you two be a harmonious family.
God bless you all.
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Jessica took the phone in her pants pocket. She called Chelsea immediately.
The call was connected.
“Hello,” Chelsea said over the phone.
“Hello, why are you giving me an expensive gift? I don’t want you to spend your money a lot,” Jessica said. Actually, she didn’t open the gift yet.
“Marriage is only once, and I think you like my gift!” Chelsea said, her voice sounded cheerful.
Jessica opened the box. A gift from Chelsea was pink lingerie with lace on the chest.
“How? Do you like it, right?” Chelsea asked to make sure. “Try it first, and take a photo. I wonder what my choice is, it suits you, doesn’t it?” Chelsea begged.
“No, it’s not in the wash yet and I’m ashamed to try it,” Jessica wasn’t confident.
” Come on, I beg you,” Chelsea still begged.
Jessica was silent for a moment. She didn’t want to wear that super sexy and hot lingerie. However, she couldn’t refuse Chelsea’s request.
“Okay, I’ll try it and take a photo, wait a minute!”said Jessica . Chelsea was a close friend she had. There was no way she could refuse the request of her only close friend.
“OK. I’ll wait!”
The phone call ended.
Jessica changed clothes with bright red lingerie from Chelsea. Then, she sat down in front of the mirror. She saw her reflection on the mirror.
Jessica’s hands crossed in front of her chest suddenly. The red color of lingerie contrasts sharply with the pure white skin of her body.
(sound of the door opened)
Suddenly the door opened. Lexi stood at the door and watched Jessica without blinking. The man gulped saliva. The beauty in sight. Lexi was convinced that he hadn’t in vain been waiting for three days to marry such a beautiful creature of God’s creation.
Lexi walked forward and closed the room door.
“Mr. Lexi, why did you come in?”Jessica asked with trembling lips.
“The door is unlocked!” Lexi kept walking. His eyes stared at Jessica. It looked like she was naked.
“Then why don’t you knock on the door?”Jessica said, walking backwards as Lexi continued to stare at her lustfully.
“Did you forget? Now you’re my wife Jessica. And, this room is also my room, we are husband and wife. Your room is my room too!” Only this time he saw Jessica who was wearing hot and sexy lingerie. When Jessica was only breathing, he was tempted, especially at this time.
Lexi forgot that he had to call Jessica, because both of her parents asked him to do it. They wanted to talk to Jessica.
“But Sir, it’s still three o’clock in the afternoon!” Jessica protested. She was afraid Lexi would ask for her rights before she even felt ready.
“What if it’s still three in the afternoon! We are already legally husband and wife, and there is no prohibition to do it in the afternoon!” Lexi walked over to the bed, laying there. Then, he tapped the spot next to him, beckoning to Jessica to lie down beside him.
Jessica shook her head.
“You started Jessica, you’re smarter than I thought. Where did you buy that beautiful dress Jessica? Come here, baby! I can’t wait any longer!” Lexi teased. He was biting his lower lip many times.
Jessica stood in her place. There was a phone call from Chelsea but she rejected it.
“Sir, shouldn’t it be tonight?” Jessica proposed with quivering lips. She prayed in her heart, hoping that someone would knock on the door.
And then..
The next two seconds.
Knock…
Knock…
Knock…
“Miss Jessica and Mr. Lexi, Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel are waiting in the dining room,” a maid who was standing in front of the door.
Jessica was breathing. Fate was on her side again.
“Change your clothes! We’re out now!” Lexi said. Arsene’s words about him having to maintain his authority and charisma could break through his imagination now. “Please don’t call me, Sir! Now I’m your husband, Jess!”
The girl just nodded her head. She took a change of clothes and went to the bathroom. She didn’t want to change her clothes in front of Lexi.
* * *
In the dining room…
Jessica and Lexi came and held hands to each other. They sat on the left sofa. Jessica looked down more in embarrassment.
“Where do you want to go on your honeymoon?” Mr. Samuel asked them. His face was as bright as a smile that adorned his lips. He expected a lot from Lexi’s second marriage.
Jessica chose silence. It was unthinkable in her mind the destination she wanted to spend time with Lexi alone. If possible she wanted to go somewhere where there was no Lexi, and couldn’t be reached by Lexi.
“Anywhere! It doesn’t matter where we go because I’m just going to spend some time in my room!” Lexi put his hand on his wife’s shoulder.
“You are suck,” Mr. Samuel shook his head at Lexi’s answer.
“Mom has already chosen the place, I’m sure you two will like it!” Mrs. Anna was so enthusiastic.
“Okay, I agree, mom! Can I ask you something?” Lexi asked. He glanced at Jessica who was sitting next to him.
“Of course, we will give anything as your wedding gift. Tell me what you want? House, vehicle? Traveling around the world?” Mr. Samuel was excited.
“No, Dad! I just want to take Jessica to live with me in the apartment,” Lexi said looking at the other three people in turn.
‘Damn it!’ Jessica’s heart said while the two corners of her lips widened to form a fake smile.
“No!”Mrs. Anna rejected. “This house would not be interesting if you and Jessica did not live here!” she said obviously. She refused Lexi’s request.
“Don’t mom and Dad want to have grandchildren soon? I have to work hard in the company and also work hard in order to immediately give you grandchildren. The distance of the house can be reached in twenty minutes, but the distance of the company to my apartment is closer than that. I wasted so much time on the road!” Lexi explained. “If mom wants to have grandchildren soon, tonight I will take Jessica to the apartment!” Lexi was impatient.
Mr. Samuel was whispered something by his wife.
Actually, Jessica wanted to stay in the main house.
“Arsene has prepared a bridal suite for me and Jessica. It would be a waste if mom and dad didn’t allow me to bring Jessica to the apartment. She’s my wife!” Lexi firmly linked her fingers with Jessica’s fingers.
Silent…
There was a pause of a few seconds before Mr. Samuel finally granted Lexi’s request.
“Well, mom and dad let you take Jessica to the apartment.” Mr. Samuel nodded while listening to the wife who was whispering in his ear.
“Thank you, mom, dad!” Lexi smiled contentedly. No one would be able to stop him tonight. His patience would pay off tonight.
* * *
Then, he started his car. The four-wheeled vehicle began to run at medium speed, splitting the streets of Jakarta.
In the middle of the journey Jessica felt something come out and wet in the area down there, in the sensitive part of her body. To be sure, Jessica took the phone that was in the bag. She checked the date indicated on the screen of his device.
Dealing with Lexi made her forget everything including forget on the current day and date. Every month Jessica’s menstrual cycle was regular, always at the beginning of the month.
Jessica closed her mouth with her fingers. She forgot that today was her first period.
‘How is this?
What am I supposed to do?
There was no way I have to ask Mr. Lexi to take me to buy pads!
But if I kept sitting here, would it wet the car seat???
It would be more dangerous and Mr. Lexi would scold me!! this is a super expensive car!!’
Jessica worried while the liquid down there was uncontrollable. The more it came out, it would feel as it got wetter.
“Sir,” Jessica said slowly.
“My husband!” Lexi corrected her firmly.
“My husband?”
“Please stop the car,” Jessica begged.
“Where are you going? Is there anything left?” he asked. He was impatient and only focused on his first night.
“Stop at the mini market, My Dear,” Jessica begged.
Lexi said to pull his car over.
Jessica immediately got out of the car. Lexi already saw a red stain on the wife’s pants as well as on the seat of his car.
“Damn it!” Lexi got upset. He turned his head and saw the stain on the car seat.
Jessica nodded. Looking at Lexi, she was sure the man would definitely be furious. The stains on the car seat were due to carelessness.
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