Chapter 8: Chapter 8

-7-Slapping him.

"A fit of anger is as fatal as a dose of arsenic to life."

'You can not get angry unless you care about something. It is impossible to feel anger without love. Understanding this on a deeper level and developing the ability to witness this within yourself is self-awareness.'

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Why is life so hard?

it gave her false hopes over almost everyone. Riley tried to always do good. She always prayed that she never became a source of pain to anyone. But what was the use?

When every time she was the one who was going to get hurt badly. Then again realization may be cruel but at least truth is across her eyes.

But why did her heartfelt heavier to interpret it? She wanted to treat him well but he ruined it.

Riley was furious, she wanted to punch him, slap him, curse him, and whatnot. At least if he truly wanted companionship, He could have talked to her. Before Forcibly Kissing her. Her first kiss was taken away by him and even her second kiss. Ah! Sometimes God was too cruel to her.

But now she has had enough. Even if he has helped her. It didn't mean he can force her to do whatever he wanted. She would never let anyone treat her less than she deserved.

The frown on her face was apparent to Christian, He could guess the millions of thoughts that were running in her little head. And all the thoughts would be honoring him for his stupidity. His craving for her had always overpowered his love. But he still felt there was something so beautiful in her anger. He wanted to see how she will react. So he watched her with interest. He had already cornered her on the wall.

Riley summoned up her strength trying to push him away but he didn't budge, so the very next moment she painted his cheek with her tight slap amidst crying.

While His facial looks showed that he was shocked to the core. He couldn't understand why she slapped him. He knew she might do something unimaginable but she will slap him he never even once think about it.

Christian let out a sardonic chuckle as his hands found their way resting on her waist, tightly. He effortlessly pulled her to him joining their heads. His actions were romantic but the intention was anything but romance.

Riley can sense his anger, however as unsure she was she struggled to free herself anyway.

"Leave me you motherfucker, Stop touching me like that!"

She pushed him in the chest, beating her tiny fists on his hard chest. The moment his face was distracted, She pushed him with so much force that he stumbled back.

Christian on the other hand, chewed his cheek feeling bad. He didn't want to hurt her or make her cry. He might have kissed her on instinct but he never wanted to force her.

"Riley listens, I...." Another slap landed on his cheek.

"Not a word more, Not a word." She pointed her finger at him and said warningly.

Christian breathed deeply, He got a clear understanding of what he did to her today. He understood her. It was wrong. So wrong. Even if she was the one who made him so angry. He shouldn't have forced his kiss on her.

"You have made me regret marrying you!" Riley shouted angrily.

But she didn't know she was only making him angrier.

Christian pressed his lips together in a thin line. He was angry. Okay. But he needed to be the mature one To keep their relationship intact. Or he needed to keep his temper in check in front of her. He will deal with her in the background.

Christian bent down on his knees And cried pitifully hiccuping. Riley was stunned.

"I...I am sorry Honey, I just don't want you to leave me. I never had anyone besides me since childhood, And Then you came and wanted to b..be my wife, I never thought one day I will have a wife. I thought God has finally pitied me. Please honey don't leave me! I will do anything for you!" Christian uttered these words touching her feet.

Riley stammered "I...Yo...you.." unable to form a sentence.

"Leave my feet. Mindy. Get up!"

"No. I won't till you forgive me. Sorry."

"I... Riley was rendered speechless. She wanted to take her feet back but the beggar wasn't letting her go.

Sighing heavily, she spoke in a neutral tone "Take a tumbler made of glass, break it, then say sorry!"

"I am sorry Honey. I promise it won't happen again." Christian promised using puppy eyes. It was his first day of acting as a beggar and he was already exhausted.

Frustrated with how the whole day turned out For Riley. She declared."I understand Mindy, but I don't love you. it is just a fake marriage. And I believe one day you will get a woman who will love you unconditionally. And I can't forgive people so easily."

Hearing her words, He rolled his eyes secretly. He wanted to tell her, he will only allow her to love him. But Alas it wasn't his moment.

When Riley glanced at him, he changed his expressions and stood up and wiping his tears-stained face, "But I only like you! Please, honey, Don't divorce me, I will work hard, I promise! Don't leave me ever please!"

She didn't know if she was supposed to feel happy or sad about that discovery. That he liked her, For a moment she was dazed. Although many suitors had said those words of liking her from time to time, she had never seen someone as serious as him. It seemed reliable.

Alas! If only he wasn't a beggar. She might have considered it.

Riley felt too messy that her eyes flowed randomly and dare not to fall on his face, not to mention have eye contact with him.

Christian thought she might be considering his offer. So he smiled softly and stretched his arm to rub her hair. "I will give you one day to decide honey."

Riley's heart fluttered. Why would her heart flutter with his words? She was puzzled. 'Does she started liking him in such a short span?'

"How was your day?" Christian questioned.

She didn't realize he changed the topic so easily, responded reflexively. "Ah. It was pretty exhausting ."

He stretched out his hand and said lovingly "Okay. Then you should rest. Let's go to sleep Honey."

Riley weirdly looked at his hand and didn't know how to react.

Christian directly took her hand and helped her on the bed. While she was dazed, It was her first time to hold his hand. She was nervous.

It turned out she started liking him. Or was it just her confusion? No it must be empathy! Thinking about it, Riley's heart gradually calmed down and she loosened his hand calmly

Christian understood she was nervous and left her there not before saying, "Good night Honey. I will sleep in the living room today."

Riley answered, lightly not in the mood to talk to him "Good night."

After making sure she was sleeping. Christian picked up his phone and dialed the number that he Remembered by his heart.

In the second ring, A scoff was heard from another end

Narrowing his eyes dangerously, He ordered in a cruel tone, "Do me a favor."