Chapter 30

It was the day of the meeting between the big families of the mafia and the big businessmen in the city. As Gerry said, it wasn't just his family who were at the event, but Norine's family members were also there.

That day was quite a spread for me because it was the first time I was directly present at such an event and met successful people like them. Although when I met Monica and Samuel I was quite confident but this time I couldn't be as confident. Suddenly I realized that the boundaries between myself and them were like a dystopia in stark contrast.

Gerry came into my room and brought something inside. I didn't know what was inside the box but he brought it to me with a happy face, like it was a present for me.

So often Gerry gave gifts to me that I was confused about how to define a gift after that, because the gifts he gave me were so many and so diverse. In fact, there are still many gifts from Gerry that I haven't used because there are too many things in my closet and all of them are still very nice and luxurious.

"You look beautiful every day. I'm like looking at the most beautiful flower in the middle of a field of weeds, if it's so striking and full of charm," Gerry said complimenting me.

Every day I went through feeling happy and also full of flowery feelings. Being loved that deeply by a man like Gerry was my dream all along and it had just come true.

"Can you not praise me every day? You should know how my heart feels every time you say that. You should also know that heart attacks don't just come from eating high-cholesterol foods but also from too much endorphin," I joked.

"No one has a heart attack from being complimented by a handsome man. In fact, you're even healthier because you get compliments from handsome men like me," Gerry said proudly.

I just laughed at his joke. He's handsome and he admits it, there's nothing wrong with that but it's just that he's overconfident with his good looks. Sometimes I was jealous of his good looks but why would I be jealous of my boyfriend's good looks? It's just something.

"Well whatever you say you are the most handsome man in the world," I said validating Gerry's words to make him happy.

"You should claim that every day because it's a form of validation for you as the lover of the most handsome man in the world," Gerry said. "By the way, I have something for you and you have to wear this to the family gathering tonight. I'm not going to let you wear clothes that are worn out and shabby in that cupboard."

I was stunned and my jaw dropped when I heard what Gerry just said. Shabby? Shabby? Hundreds of Louis Vuittin, Hermas, Diov, and other expensive branded policemen he said were worn out items because he just bought them a month ago.

I didn't know where to put them because there were so many branded and luxurious items that he bought for me. And when he casually said that all those things were shabby and worn out as if they were things bought from a flea market, I wanted to hit him on the head so that his head would be right again.

Or was it that this man's head was never right?

I no longer understood how to classify cheap goods and expensive goods, luxury goods and shabby goods from Gerry's perspective.

"There are dozens of expensive branded items in that closet that you call shabby. Are you out of your mind? Now you're buying me clothes from which brand again? Is your hobby a waste of money? Maybe I'll soon be allergic to expensive branded products because you keep treating me like this," I grumbled.

Gerry laughed softly. "Why do you always get angry when I give you a new gift? Should you be happy and flaunt it to everyone you meet as proof that you are the lover of a very rich man."

And sure enough, as I suspected, this guy was hungry for validation. Fortunately, he has a lot of power and money to fulfill his desires.

Gerry then opened the box in his hand and showed me the contents of his gift. It was a very elegant and glamorous luxury suit, strongly suggesting that it was very expensive and made by an expert designer. I didn't want to ask how much it cost and it would definitely shake the memory of my poverty that was once engraved in my memory.

Gerry then handed me the suit and asked me to wear it in person. He must have been impatient to see me wearing the suit he bought for me.

"You should put it on right away because I want to see it right now. Even though the event is still a few hours away but we are going on a long trip to another city, put it on first and I will also get ready while you change your clothes," Gerry said.

I then changed into the suit while Gerry went to change his clothes as well. It didn't take long before I was ready with my appearance even complete with light makeup on my face so that I didn't look pale and also looked more charming than usual.

I really prefer to do my own makeup rather than being seen by others because I don't really like having my face held by people I don't really know.

When I had just come out of the dressing room, I suddenly saw that he was already in my room, looking much neater than before. It turned out that we were wearing couple suits, although with different colors but the motifs were designed similarly to look like a matching couple.

The suit that was attached to Gerry's body was actually just an addition because what made me so mesmerized was the new hairstyle worn by Gerry and also his face that looked much more handsome than usual. I don't know if I'm overreacting or what, but I was completely mesmerized and speechless by Gerry's appearance.

"Why, am I handsome?"

I wasn't angry or annoyed when he said that he was handsome, he really was as handsome as he said even there was no definition that could define exactly how handsome he was.

"You can drive me crazy, tsk. Don't be too handsome, there will be many girls and gay men out there who want to be your lover," I said jealously.

"So what, even if they come to me in droves, I won't ignore them at all. The proof is that I only chose you over the many people I've met until now. Because you're the only one who can mesmerize me with your unmatched charm," Gerry said.

We kept exchanging compliments with each other and admiring each other's performances. We almost forgot the time and our schedule to leave immediately for the big dinner. We were then hurried away by our driver and Gerry's many bodyguards to ensure our safety.

"Oh my, I feel like I'm watching you guys going to the altar for your wedding," Johan said.

Don't look so deeply into this moment that he even had tears in his eyes and couldn't stop wiping them away with a tissue.

"Don't make me laugh now. Your expression is really funny and makes me tingle," I said. "You'd better focus on that guy next to you. Aren't you guys lovers now?"

Yes, that's right. Johan and Ted are now lovers and actually it's not now but has been for some time. They were so intent on hiding their relationship from all of us that they themselves revealed it to us based on Ted's desire to be the dominant one in their relationship.

I think the two of them are suitable especially since Ted can manage Johan's abnormal behavior that is often excessive. Ted's calm demeanor is suitable for Johan, plus when Johan is next to Ted, Johan will look cuter and more adorable than the Ted who was dominaring.

"Take care of yourselves, and be prepared if we need your help. We're going to a place where the extended family gathers, where there are bound to be people who are in opposition to us so stay alert but don't be too tense either," I told them.

"We are always on standby and ready to help you two no matter what. We are always on guard and watching your safety from afar," Ted said. "And actually we're also connected to the team that went with you and we'll be monitoring that from here so we can keep an eye on how you're doing."

Gerry and I and the bodyguards then set off for the big family dinner. I hoped that this time the conflict wouldn't have too much of an impact on the two of us. I didn't expect much and didn't have high expectations, there would definitely be conflicts but I hoped that there would be no physical clashes between Gerry and those people.

Especially with Samuel.

I'm getting lazy with that name now. After his possessive treatment of me and his absolutely horrible obsessive nature, I slowly became irritated and disgusted with him. I can't exactly explain this feeling of disgust but I definitely dislike him no matter what.