30 Days Marrying You

chapter 15

Jessica walked along in silence, striding ahead of daniel on their way to the hotel.
The walk seemed long now when they were that wet and the air felt cold. She thought they were friends now after the handshake. But, the silence was killing her.
She managed to carefully examine Daniel's facial.
He had this pretty face, making it hard to guess his real age.
His eyelashes were really thick and long and his skin looked so fair and glossy, it would make any woman felt inferior.
He also had easy-going personality. If she were to sum it up, Daniel was the type that could make people jealous, but couldn't hate.
Somehow, he had this aura, an aura that made Jessica felt uncomfortable, a feeling that reminded her of Xavier.'Ah, why am I comparing him to that idiot!?' Jessica quickly dismissed the thoughts.
Now, when she thought back, her offer of bringing him to her room seemed reckless.
If she brought him there, he was bound to meet Xavier.
Then, the question would be, 'who is he and what are your relationship?' When those questions came, what was she supposed to answer? Jessica tried to come up with an excuse to avoid him coming with her. Then, she thought of something."You said before you were heading somewhere. Where are you going?" She casually asked.
"The Golden River Hotel."Jessica stopped in the middle of the road so suddenly that Daniel almost crashed into her.
"The Golden River Hotel?" Jessica repeated. "But that's where I'm staying!" Her expression lit up for a moment.
Daniel's eyes widened. "Cool! Why are you staying at the hotel, by the way?"Jessica gulped. The idea of being at the hotel for her honeymoon was not something she could tell just anybody, right? "Just because." She had started walking again, very quickly, staring at the road ahead of her. "And you, why are you going to the hotel?" She shifted the question to avoid explaining further.
Daniel hurried to keep up and pace Jessica. "To see my cousin," he answered.
"On second thought, I don't think I want to see him now. You see, he's married and on his honeymoon.
I should not bother him now. Maybe I will see him later." daniel stared straight right at Jessica.
"That's why, I'm going to follow you and don't you dare abandon me in this cold clothes in this cold weather."Jessica smiled awkwardly. Was her intention that obvious? She was hoping daniel would go straight to wherever he was planning to go before.
Now, she had no choice but to bring him to the room she was staying.When they arrived at the room, Jessica took a deep breath in front of the door.
She glanced at Daniel. He looked like he was thinking of something.
"Is this where you are staying?" He asked.
Jessica only nodded as an answer.
'Could he already figure out that this is a honeymoon suite?' She tried to dismiss the thought and rang the doorbell, half-praying Xavier was not in the room. Then, she would have a concrete reason to not let him inside the room.
Unfortunately, her prayer was not answered.
Xavier was inside the room, waiting for her return."Oh, my wife is home!" Xavier's eyes shone with light.
He immediately opened the door and with his arms widely opened to welcome Jessica into a hug, he cheerfully said, "Welcome home, darling!"
It took him a few moments to realize two figures were standing in front of him.
One, of course, was Jessica, with an unreadable expression.
And before he could make up the other one, Daniel was already moving first and jumped into his opened arms.
"I'm home, baby!"Jessica's jaw dropped.
Xavier was stunned. And daniel was grinning broadly.
"Daniel?" Xavier called after he managed to find his voice again.
Daniel broke the hug apart, but his arms were still hanging around Xavier's neck.
"Yes, Xavier. I'm here. Why you don't look happy to see me?" Then, he switched look between Xavier and Jessica.
"Or do you want to hug Jessica?" He gave them a meaningful look.
"That's not the point. Why are you here?" Xavier pulled Daniel's arms off his neck.
"Auwww, that's cold, Xavier.
And here I thought you could not wait to see me.
I'm cold. So cold." Daniel whined.
"Of course it's cold. You are wet. Why are you even wet?" Just then, he realized Jessica's clothes. "And why are you wet too?
""Wait! You guys know each other?" Jessica asked, blinking in confusion.
"Yeah! This is the cousin that I told you."
Daniel threw his arm around Xavier's shoulder This turn of event was rather unexpected.
By now, Daniel must already realize she was Xavier's' wife.
If she had known this, she wouldn't have to work up her brain to think of any excuse before.
No need for explanations.
No need for lies. Problem solved.She stepped past them into the room.
Xavier and Daniel was still standing near the door, watching her every action.
"Then, I'm using the bathroom first." Jessica went to the closet and took another set of clothes. Now, she could be grateful to whoever brought those many of her clothes.
Before she could close the door of the bathroom, she glared at both of them, mainly Xavier, and said, "No one to enter while I'm in." With a last death glare that sent shivers through Xavier and Daniel's body, she closed the door.
Daniel gave a questioning look at Xavier.
Xavier faked a smile. "Long story. Anyway, come in.
I'll lend you my clothes.
"Xavier stepped inside. daniel followed after him.
"You will be sorry if you underestimate a girl." Daniel whistled, knowingly.
While Xavier and Daniel were chatting, Jessica could only watch silently.
She couldn't think of a thing to say to join in their conversations. It was like she lost the ability to talk.
It was the first time ever she saw Xavier in full serious mode.
The way he talked, the things he said, all of those made him looked like the rightful heir to lead a mega company someday. So confident.
So thoughtful. He'd never spoken to her like that.
She'd never even imagined him speaking to her like that.
He looked so cool. It was like seeing the other side of him.
'Xavier, which one is the real you? The usual playful and stupid one I used to see or the one sitting in front of Daniel now?'"Jess?" Hearing her name was called, all her thoughts evaporated.
She saw Xavier looking concernedly at her.
"Why are you so quiet?""Oh, nothing! I just don't want to interrupt you guys.
Both of you must have a lot to catch up," she said.
Her excuse didn't seem to assure Xavier.
Jessica staggered for something to say.
She didn't want xavier to know her thoughts.
She always had this feeling, like Xavier could read her mind.
She was almost convinced Xavier was a part of vampire clan if not for all those vampire things were only made up story.
"So, will you stay longer in here this time, Daniel?" Jessica asked in her attempt to divert Xavier's attention.
From their story, Jessica understood that daniel was working and staying in Italy.
He was the son of Xavier's uncle and aunt that Jessica met at the dinner.
He wanted to be independent and did not want anything to do with the company.
That's why he went all the way to Italy to avoid their family's influence.
This time, he came back for Xavier's wedding although he could not make it in time because his flight was delayed.
He only arrived this morning and went straight to the hotel they were staying.
"Yeah! I'm going to be here for about 1 month," Daniel answered.
"Hey, why don't both of you come to my house for dinner? I'll cook."
His gaze danced between Xavier and Jessica, his eyes brightened.
Jessica looked faintly amused. "Wow, you can cook?""Of course! What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook everything you want.
"Before Jessica could think of anything, Xavier answered first, "Food that hasn't been burned.
""Oh, last time was an accident." daniel sounded confident.
"Your cooking is always an accident.
"Xavier spoke with certainty.
Looking at Xavier and Daniel interaction was like looking at Xavier and hers.
The difference was, Xavier took her while Daniel took Xavier's role.
It was weird in one way seeing Xavier acting the mature and serious type.
'Wait, am I that serious?'Jessica opened her mouth and then closed it again, not sure if she should butt in.
When she finally made up her mind, she asked, "Why? It couldn't be that bad, right?"Xavier looked up and his eyes met hers.
"The only thing this guy can cook is instant noodle. The last time he cooked, he sent the whole family to the hospital.
""Oh, come on! That was months ago. Now, I've improved much," daniel defended himself.
"I'll prepare something edible this time.
""And I'll prepare stomach medicine." xavier cut in.
"Xavier, you meanie! Meanie! Meanie! Meanie!"Daniel was pouting.
jessica was laughing. And through the corner of her eyes, Jessica could see Xavier was smiling amusedly.
'Xavier, would you tell me which one is the real you someday? I want to learn more about you. So that I could know you better.
'To this day, Jessica already saw many sides of Xavier.
And for the first time today, she saw another side of Xavier.
A side that made her could not stop thinking about him for the whole day...