Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Hailey and I were still talking when someone interrupted us.

"Hey," I heard Wade called me. He went near us. By the look on his face, even in the dark, I could tell that he was in a good mood.

"Hey, are you done?" I said. I looked at Hailey beside me. She seemed to be observing us.

"Yes," He said as he snaked his arm around my waist. He then turned to Hailey. "Your husband is waiting for you at the table. He needed to take care of the papers so he couldn't come here and fetch you."

"Oh, that's fine." She said as she looked at Wade's hand in my waist. "I should leave you two alone to enjoy the night."

"Thank you for your time and for everything that you told me. I appreciate it." I said and hugged her.

"Oh, you're welcome. I'm glad to know you both and I'm happy for you, you found a man who truly loves you." She said. "Enjoy the rest of your stay here."

I hope she was right and that all of these were true but they aren't. No matter how much I dreamed of fairy tales and happy endings, I just couldn't see myself having it right now. Everything was just for show.

"I'm sure we will," I said and smiled widely that I think it almost looked as fake as our relationship.

She smiled and turned her back on us and left to see her husband. Even the way she walks screamed wealth and sophistication but I was glad that she was full of kindness inside even with her status in society. I'm glad I've met her and that we became friends.

"I'm glad to see that you two seemed to be enjoying each other's company." Wade said as he removed his hand on my waist. So, was it just a show for Hailey to see? It looked real.

"She's nice. I don't see why we can't get along well." I said trying to sound normal even though I am already confused. Why was I disappointed that when I observed that he was just being an ideal husband to me when people are around? Am I expecting anything else from him?

"Hey," He said as he waved his hand in front of me. "Are you okay?"

"I'm sorry I was just thinking about something. What did you say?" I said.

"I said; what do you want to do tomorrow? We have the whole day just for ourselves." He said.

"Wait, does this mean your deal was successful?" I said even though it was kinda obvious.

"What do you think?" He said as he raised his brow at me.

"I think you did and that is why you are surprisingly game and smiling from ear to ear right now." I said. "I am right, right?"

"Definitely." He said and smiled wider.

"So, we are staying here until the weekend and you have no more business to attend to?" I said. I knew I sounded too excited but I didn't care anymore. I have been dreaming of a vacation.

"Yes, you're right." He said.

I jumped to hug him and he caught me with both of his hands. "Easy, babe." He said laughing.

BABE, since when did this nickname start? It sounded cliché but it was sweet as hell. I got off of him and fixed myself. It was awkward! Why did I hug him?

"I AM SO EXCITED! Can we go do some island hopping tomorrow? Hailey said that it is one of the best activities here." I said. "She also said that the islands here are magnificent. Can we?"

"Sure but for now we need to head back to the villa. It's getting late and I know you are exhausted from the trip and the dinner as well." He said. He was right. My eyes are heavy and I could tell that the moment I lay on the bed I would drift off to sleep in seconds.

"We better," I said.

We walked side by side towards the Villa. We were about to enter when his phone rang. He looked at it and then back to me.

"I'm sorry, I need to take this. This will be quick, you can just go ahead and I'll be there right away." He said.

"Sure," I said. I continued walking. I was at the villa's door when I turned to him. His back was now facing me. It's late, who is calling him? I brushed whatever it is that I was thinking and opened the door. When I entered, I took my pajamas and went to the bathroom. I went out and was ready to go to bed. Wade was still outside. I let him be and climbed to bed. Whoever calling him must be important. Is it a woman? Now I think of it, I never exactly know if he has someone dear in his life. He just said that he'll marry me to get rid of the women that have been bothering him and didn't mention anything. He must have no one special because if there is, she should be the one he offered to marry. What if he just found a woman that she loved after we got married? Could it be possible? Then, what does he need me for? I groaned in frustration. I don't wanna think about him right now. Why do I keep on thinking about him? We're not even a thing. We are just married on paper. Did I expect him to be a real husband to me when everything was unreal? Why am I being like this? Why do I feel like I am expecting him to be a real husband to me? Am I developing feelings for him?