Allure of Darkness!

2. Pawn or Game!

Marona's POV

Laurence and I met at a very interesting event where I was volunteering for mental health awareness and he was funding the campaign with a famous politician.
I liked him and his way of dealing with things so I approached him. Luckily, we got connected with each other effortlessly and then he proposed to me for marriage after two years. I was the happiest girl in the world because I found my love.

He helped me inside the car and I smiled at him. He is not much of a talker and prefers to keep conversation short but I don't mind because he is always sensible and whatever he says, I agree with that.
We have had a beautiful and peaceful marriage of six months now. Maybe because he is hardly home and always travels for his 'Business'. The business about which I am not much aware but I have caught a glimpse of it and I would prefer to stay away from it.
I don't care what he does, his love and respect is enough for me.

I looked at him and he was busy on the phone, I scooted closer to him and rested my head on his shoulder.
He smiled and continued his work.

Soon we reached the venue and I took a deep breath. Like a gentleman Laurence gave me his arm to hold on as we walked inside through flashes of cameras.

I entered and released a sigh. Same flashy event where people are present just to achieve their goals and play politics. Parties like these help to make strong connections with wealthy people and I know Laurence is here for that, that's the only motive.

After greeting a few people together, he excused himself just as always and that's what I hate about parties. I feel lonely and trapped among the foxes. The boredom kills me and the annoying thing is, I can't leave without Laurence who takes forever in talking to people who are 'Important'.

After grabbing the drink, I decided to admire the hall which has a gothic vibe just like my gown which is black with a mermaid fit.
People here are not interesting but thankfully the architecture is.

"Hello, Mrs. Delgado!"
I heard an extra sugary voice and tried to act like I didn't hear her.
Fuck, this woman is everywhere to make me scratch my hair out.
"Mrs. Laurence?"
She sang in her fake voice like that would please me. It's so annoying.

Releasing a sigh, I turned around and with a fake smile on my lips.
"Ohh! Hi."
Not like I can't fake it, I do whenever it's needed. Especially when it's in Laurence's favour, I have to be a good wife because this party seems important to him

"I saw you ignoring me."
She grinned awkwardly, like I care. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

"Of course not, Mrs. Crasta... How dare I?"
I am not mean to people but she is really annoying and doesn't take the hint. She always, approaches me with a new business proposal and offers a partnership which she is currently doing.

I am not against it but I am a doctor and I have no interest in business and considering Laurence's background, I am sure that she is not doing any good in her business. Everything is just a facade.

"Well, I see Mr. Laurence built his connections strong. He is always in business. You have got an ambitious husband."
She praised but I can sense the jealousy behind it.

"Yeah but that can be tiring sometimes, isn't it?..."
I forced a smile.
"I wish I could marry someone twice my age who is super rich. Just like you did, you are such an inspiration."

She knows that I insulted her but still she laughed it off.
"You are so funny!... Anyways, I have an interesting business proposal for you... I am___"

Here she is again.
"Mrs. Crasta, I forgot to make an important call... I'll find you again."
I interrupted her and walked away.

It feels bad to ignore her like this but I don't have any other rescue.
I wish, Laurence could have been with me to tackle these opportunists around me. They know that my husband is from a powerful family and I can be beneficial for them but I refuse to be a scapegoat for anyone.
I hate business politics and I am better out of it, no matter how well I can predict and tackle it.