Chapter 15 - A Loving Husband

The sunlight seeped into the heavy, thick curtains of the castle of Etrama. It's one of the castles in the country that is owned by the Royal family. A man was chewing on his tobacco as he held a delicate photo in his hand. He watched as the gardener trimmed the wide garden outside where he always held parties when he was young. But this time, he's old and the only heir in the family hasn't been found.

"Sir, the family Belmont asked for help from our men again. Searching for Maverick Belmont."

"Ignore them." He said as he put away his tobacco. "Find my grandson instead."

"Yes, Sir." His secretary named Mr. Bryan Loren bowed his head. He's tidy as always and he stood there for a moment. "Sir, are you aware that they were after the real heir of Belmont?"

"Yes, and I care no less about them unless I have my grandson with me. Belmont, those rascals need to know their places."

"S~Sir, they are from the Noble Family."

"I care no lesson which Noble Family they are from. Only mentioned their name if the real heir was the one who is asking for help. At least, he has royal blood."

"Yes, sir."

He stared down at the young boy who smiled like there's no problem. He sighed depressingly. He should be good to him. He should be good to them. If he was, he wouldn't lose them. After the accident, his grandson was sent to the orphanage for protection. Years after, he kept searching for him but they said that he escaped from the orphanage. It's been fifteen years now. His grandson might be already twenty-four. He didn't know how much he suffered but he will know it soon. And he will repay him for all of the pain that he caused for not being there.

After his secretary left, another knock again and the secretary entered with a brown paper.

"We found him."

He quickly pushed himself up from the swivel chair and took the envelope. He pulled out the photos. He sat down and checked it. The man being topless has a red birthmark at the back. Then, the man kissed a woman after they bought something from the convenience store. Then, they proceed to a shabby house.

"Our investigator has been following them for days now."

"Who is that woman?"

"Jaya Victoria Parson."

"I want everything about that woman." Duke Philip III Etrama said quickly. But before he even waited for days, the man gave another envelope to him that he'd been holding.

"Jaya Victoria Parson the second daughter of Lord Bailey Parson. Her ex-fiancee is the family that owned a wine company that wanted to collaborate with us. They also invested in penthouses and apartments."

"Their family was just Baron then." He chuckled. "Then, why did she marry my grandson?" Duke Etrama sneered as he checked the photos of the woman who pulled his grandson.

"They got married that day. The girl pays for every expense to register their marriage in the country legally."

"Hmm," Duke Etrama knew that this one is interesting. "Send that girl some flowers."

"Flowers?"

"Yes, she took our heir from that dirty place."

"I will sir. And," The man showed him a video. "Our master got bullied right in the site where he used to work."

"Bullied?" he creased his brows.

"He was kicked out from his job because the ex-fiance saw our master with her after they broke up."

"Hmm, take my grandson back home and I'll let him deal with the bullying."

"Yes, sir."

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He washed the clothes that were bought for him that also includes boxer shorts that are perfect for his size. It's been a while since he even bought underwear. It's good and soft too. He also hand-washed the coat that she bought for him including the trousers and the socks. His wife can spend a lot of money on things. But today, she never spent a cent on her. It's all for him and their grocery.

"I'm not good at cooking but I will make some carbonara for our dinner!" She told him.

"Hmm," He shrugged. "I'll be done here soon."

"You can put it on the dryer." She pouted at him. "Then, let's snuggle all night and watch some movie."

"We can do that." He bent down and kissed her lips. "Let me finish this and I'll prepare good food."

"By the way, when did you learn to cook?"

"I was young, I lived alone and I cooked a lot learning from the cooking book." He said. "I also watch television or listen to the radio."

"Oh, and your parents?" She asked and he looked away and tried to remember what they looked like. But he could only remember them from the locket that his mother left for him and the medallion that his father gave before they died.

"They are dead." He answered and pressed his lips.

"I~~I shouldn't ask." She mumbled, feeling stupid for asking.

"No. You have to know, my wife." He said softly.

"Well, I have to know all about you. I'll let you finish that then, I'll prepare the ingredients and wait for you." Her face was red as a tomato as she looked away.

Kenzo watched as his wife dashed out of the laundry room. Wow, just wow. He never felt this love before. His heart was making that beautiful loud beat. Even though she didn't tell him that she loved him. He can feel the care.

He soon hung the laundry on the hanging rack on the porch and went to the kitchen. She wasn't there.

"Darling?" he called.

"I'm here!" He followed her voice to the foyer. Then, she pulled him quickly to the garage. "Tada!"

A black scooter is sitting next to her car. The Yamaha NMax. He creased his brows and stared at her.

"That's yours."

"What?" He creased his brows.

"Don't worry. I pay it for the installment. I pay advance for a few months and I put it under your name but it'll automatically notify me so I could pay it."

"Installment?" He creased his brows. "Do you know how much they will get in installment?" He crossed his arms. She looked taken aback. He exhaled to gather himself. He pulled her to him and scooped her face. "V, I don't need that. I don't want you to take an installment and pay for it monthly. I know that you have savings but keep it. I will work for us."

"I~~I just want to help you." She mumbled, suddenly feeling wronged.

"I know. You already helped me so much. But you are giving too much." Kenzo didn't want her to be like this. But she's giving too much and he can't accept something big as this.

Victoria licked her lips and looked away as she sighed.

"Maybe, I'm too naïve… I'm giving away too much until nothing is left. It's a gamble but you are a good person and I know that even though we just met."

"Hey, I will provide for us. I promise." He scooped her face and kissed her forehead.

"This is the last help then." She said. "I know that they will have a lot of money if I pay it for installment. That's why I pay it in full." She mumbled. "I just don't want you to get mad."

He smiled and kissed her nose.

"Then, I'll just pay you with interest then."

"Being faithful to me and making me happy is enough."

"No. It's not enough." He kissed her lips passionately. She was suddenly drowned in it as she wanted to kiss him back. But it might end up making each other aroused, so she pulled out.

"Try it!" She said excitedly.

"I thought you were hungry." He gently brushed his thumb to her brows. She tilted her head. "We'll try it tomorrow after we visit your grandmother."

They cook dinner together and she's happy. Then, they cleaned up the kitchen together and went to bed together. They snuggled while watching a movie. Kenzo kissed her shoulders to seduce her. She's pouted at him. He knew that they couldn't do their honeymoon at that moment. She's on her period and once that she's done with it. He'll make her the happiest woman in the world. Although without money, power, and status. Kenzo will make her happy.

"Kenz,"

"Hmm?"

"Make sure that you focus on me mostly. Lots of beautiful bitches are at that gathering."

"You are the most beautiful~~"

"Wait until you see them." She dared.

Kenzo hugged her tightly. She's insecure but he'll love her. He's sure of that.. Since his heart, body, and mind was responding to her.