Chapter 9: Flaunting their fix marriage

RUSSELL'S P.O.V
I almost drop off from my seat. She didn't even bat her eyes. She is proudly admitting that we are on the last choice. A fixed marriage settlement. Wow. She's an idiot psychopath!"
"Oh well, I don't want any of you guys to follow us. Just to prove that our marriage is strange because how come that we get married without being noticed? That is fishy, isn't it?"
When she look at me, I guess its my cue to speak for myself also. She already make an honest remark then I'll do as what she did.
"Yes. The last time we meet is a family dinner with her family must have been two years ago. I became more focused on my career as an athlete and she became much busier as a new chairwoman of Lavelle Global. But when our family ask us to have dinner with each other's family again, we both know its not any normal dinner time like the old times."-I added.
"To make story short, they indeed want us to marry each other because we are both single anyway. Instead of giving a fuss over a trivial matter, we don't have partners and our parents likes us for each other, we agreed. Marriage is a serious matter and that is true. We agreed and we are not playing any game like what you guys watch in televisions."-I said.
"We are serious about this matter. We believe that we might be stranger with each other for now but we will soon be a normal couple like anyone else does. So today, we are officially announcing our marriage to the public. I'm sorry girls but Russell is no longer a bachelor."
"I might have disappointed my fans and supporters because of this marriage that I choose but please don't stop supporting my journey as an athlete."-I said. She look at me.
"I might say that marrying him is not a bad idea after all. Not because he is famous or anything but...I admit. My husband is handsome and I guess I can fall in love with him. After all, love can be learn by the time you spent together. I also admit that I am attracted to him, that's a good start anyway."
She really even say that?! After she said that while looking at me, she look at everyone again.
"Now, everyone can ask questions."-Zyril.
"Mr. Maxwell, what is your other reason why you choose to follow your parents choice?"
SIMONE'S P.O.V
"I already said my main reason. I already told this in an interview that I wanted to settle and get married as soon as I can. Maybe this is the right time already. Simone is a good catch anyway. She's perfect and we're both busy so we won't be missing each other a lot. We will work this marriage and I'm on it."-I said.
"Ms. Lavelle, have you ever think that you two might found the right one then you two might regret jumping into this fix marriage?"
"We already discussed that. Yes, that might be true. But for now, we firmly recognize each other as a couple that shouldn't commit extramarital affairs. After all, I can make him fall in love with me. I'm sexy and beautiful. I'm good at cooking as well. I can use those qualities to make him mine."-I said. I look at him and speak once again before his turn.
"I can even cook his breakfast while wearing apron with no clothes on."-I said and wink. They started to making weird and teasing remarks. He gave me a glare but I ignored it.
"Ahem. I'm sorry for Mrs. Maxwell's naughty remarks. Love always starts when we're attracted to someone, isn't it? That might work for me as well. Simone is not your typical sweet girl. Which I dislike as well. She's independent and attractive. Who knows, I might say I love you first and confess sweetly."
"Now that you two told us the truth behind this sudden marriage between the two of you. Are we hoping for a baby coming soon?"
"Yes."-we even said in chorus. They smiled.
"We wanted children and we will surely have one. So, anytime soon you can hear it from us."
"A natural method or IVF especially that you guys are in fix marriage set-up?"-he ask.
"Nope. Natural way. We will conceive a baby through sex. We also wanted go enjoy that moment as a married couple."-I said.
"Can you tell us if your rooms are separated or not? I mean...for now."-she added.
"Nope. We are sleeping in the same bed. For now we put division but later on I will be familiarize with her scent and presence."
"Okay everyone, one last question."-Zyril.
"Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, what will be your next plan now that you two are married?"
"I will support him to his journey as he will compete in summer Olympics. I will continue
to work as usual. I will try to get pregnant as soon as possible. I will watch over our family and maybe build a more intimate relationship with him. More importantly, I won't give him up easily. I will surely be a wife that he deserves."-I said. I look at him and smile.
"As for me, I will continue my practice and try to fulfill my duty as her husband. I will support her and be someone that can shield her when she needed me. Simone, can you look at me for a moment?"-he ask. I turn my head and face him. He suddenly kissed me. That made me blush and the reporters and paparazzi's catch this moment. I kiss him back gently.
"One thing is for sure, I will never regret marrying her anyway."-he said. I signed Zyril to make an ending remarks.
"That's all everyone. As for other concerns and questions, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will answer them for you. We will send you their answers as soon as we can. Thank you for coming. Have a nice day and lunch is with us. Thank you!"
He stood up and held my hand. We left the conference room and he drag me off here. He didn't speak but when the elevator closes, he drag me on the other side and corner me.
"You are shameless Mrs. Maxwell. You really tell the world that we are a fruit of our family's fix marriage. What are you going to do with our dad's wrath?"-he ask.
"Don't worry, I already think of a method and how I will deal with them. We'll be fine. I will take responsibility for my words, Russell."
"You better do that. Don't worry, I will handle my family. As for yours, we will handle that together."-he said. That surprises me.
"I am a queen that can handle her affairs Mr. Maxwell, I'll be just fine."-I said. He smirk.
"I know. That's what I like about you."
"Are you confessing now?"-I tease. He laugh.
"Too early, Mrs. Maxwell."-he said. His lips is just inch away. He stood up straightly and smile. I gulp. My ears are red and even my cheeks. My heart beat is racing as well! Zyril enters after Russell left the building. He said he will be having lunch in their mansion. He knew that someone might have send a video to his dad and he will be explaining to them.
"Zyril, can you tell me of I did the right thing?"
"Yes, Simone. You did what you should do. It's better than paparazzi will expose the truth."
RUSSELL'S P.O.V
When I park my car, I knew I have to face my dad's wrath again. His scheming questions that is full of bitterness and disappointments.
"Welcome home, Sir Russell."
"Thanks. Where are they?"-I ask. She sigh.
"They're upstairs Sir. I will warn you now. You have to be...you know what I mean."
"I know. Thanks, Ada."-I said. I walk away and I saw them standing at the balcony.
"I'm here to pay a visit."-I said.
"Explain this!"-dad shouted. He threw his phone to me but I catch it. I sighed and place the phone on the mini table. I look at them.
"I was surprised when Simone told me that we don't need a script for today's presscon. I didn't realize that she'll tell the truth to the public."
"But you tag along! Did the two of you wants to be an all out rebel?!"-he ask.
"Hon, calm down and let him explain."
"You heard her explanations. She said that instead of being tailed by suspicious press, its better to give them the bomb, isn't it?"
"You two shouldn't do that. What if it affects our name? Especially our businesses?"-mom.
"You already know Simone's upbringing. She is a business minded person. Don't you think she didn't know that? That's why I trust her and tell my truth as well. That is much better than lying and running around the bush."
"And you two believe that the public will stop and just believe?"-dad. I put my hands on my pocket and lean on the wall. I smiled.
"Of course I know that it won't. I already think of how it will affect our careers and our businesses. But I trust Simone. She might be arrogantly psycho but she will never put us in a pressure that we can't handle."-I said.
"Trust? Really? You even wanted to ran away from your wedding ceremony!"-dad.
"I did. I am afraid because I might not handle her. But...she is interesting actually. Unlike the other girls who showed their interest on me, Simone is rather unique. We both have thing in common and that's enough for me."-I said.
"Son, marriage is something that isn't easy to handle nor fight for. The two of you had dig a pit for yourselves. You should've created a fairytale story that everybody wants."-mom.
"What if one day and she will see a man that is the same like hers? Did you even had a chance?"