Falling For The Man I Married

Chapter 21: I looked like a fool

When our food arrived, we started eating. Well, I dug first as I was really hungry. I chose not to talk for a while and continue eating my food.

"Love.."

I heard him calling me, but I chose to ignore him.

"Love.."

"Hmm?" I looked at him as I swallowed my food.

He chuckled a bit when he saw my serious expression.

"Are you really that hungry?" he asked amused.

"Don't ask me that question, Gabriel, it's your fault!" I glared at him as I brought the slice of steak to my mouth.

"Do you want some more?" I don't know if he's just teasing me or what, but let's see.

"Why? Are you willing to give me your food?"

He smiled before nodding.

"Sure. Wait a minute," he said and started slicing the rest onto his plate.

"Hey, I'm just kidding."

"Well, I'm not." he put all the sliced steaks on my plate.

"Don't you like the food?" I asked him as I resumed eating.

"Nope. They're good."

"So, why did you give me?"

"Because you asked for it."

"Excuse me! I didn't ask you to give me your food."

"Come here," he said pointing to something which I didn't get.

"What do you mean?"

"Sit down next to me," he said not looking at me, but at the two who are now walking towards our direction.

And in an instant, Gabriel is on my side with his chair.. but the most I didn't expect him to do, he pulled me and kissed me on the lips.

-'Oh God!'-

I know it's for an act, but I don't understand why I feel excited inside. I kissed him back. At first, it was just a light kiss, but it got deeper as soon I let his tongue invade my mouth. He held the back of my neck as he kissed me deeply. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

And then there's a figure behind him that caught my attention and I pushed him lightly. Our breaths mingled as he presses his forehead to mine.

I don't know if he too noticed the two figures behind him, but as for my peace of mind, I just thought he knew about it and he was just acting so sweet right at the moment. He kissed me on my forehead before saying the next word a little loudly.

"I love you."

Then I realized... yeah, he was just acting. I closed my eyes for a while as I gulped the lump that had formed in my throat.

"I love you too."

I said returning his smile. He caressed my face before he turned to look at Stacey.

I just sighed when he held my hand under the table.

"Gabriel," Stacey called his name. Ray was no longer beside her.

"Stacey." he greeted her casually. "You're also here, what a coincidence. Are you alone?" and he smiled at her.

-'Huh! Coincidence your face!'- I tried not to roll my eyes.

"Can I talk to you, Gabi... in private?"

My eyebrow arched automatically. 'Gabi'? And what's the other one? 'In private'?

He was about to get but I held his hand tightly under the table. He glanced at me with a question written on his eyes.

I smiled at him, silently giving him a signal not to go with her but the bitch open her mouth again.

"Don't worry, Miss, I won't eat your boyfriend." her smile has a hint of evilness.

I smiled back at her. So, she already forgot my name, huh?

"Miss, I have my name. It's Madi. I want you to remember that, so the next time our paths cross, you know who I am. And about my 'fiance', I don't have to worry if you want to talk to him. I trust him. I know he won't cheat on me.. right love?"

I didn't miss how the emotions shifted on his eyes, from confusion to amusement.

"Of course, love," he said holding my hands firmly.

"I love you." I looked into his eyes and before he could answer, I kissed him on the lips. His mouth formed an 'O' shape.

And when he composed himself, he smiled before kissing me lightly and quickly kiss on my lips.

"I love you, too. I'll be back in a minute," he said before getting up going with his ex--- ex in his life but not in his heart.

Then I was left alone at our table. I don't know what is this feeling is, I don't know how to explain. Why do I feel affected when he goes with her? There's a sudden heaviness in my chest.

I sighed when I looked at the food on the table. How could I eat this food, when I've already lost my appetite?

I called the waiter and asked him to pack the remaining food. I know it will only go to waste if I leave them here. There were a lot of homeless people on the streets who can't buy food and any meals for the day, so why should I let this food end up for rats and cockroaches?

When the waiter returned, he has now packed food and the bill. I took my card from my wallet and give it to him.

He came back again with my card and receipt. I decided to wait for Gabriel in the car because I don't want to wait for him inside without doing anything. So with the food In my hands, I walked towards the exit, but to my surprise, I saw the man I was waiting for with his ex--- kissing in one of the corners of the restaurant.

I blinked several times to clear my thoughts.

-'Come on, Madi, just go and ignore them'-

And that's what I did. I immediately walked towards the exit and sighed loudly as I tried to calm my nerves.

Maybe, what they were doing will take some time, so I decided to walk on the busy streets near the restaurant. I have my bag, my phone and my wallet in me, so I can go back to the office anytime or go anywhere to clear my mind.

Why do I feel these things? Why am I feeling hurt? I shouldn't feel this way. He's not my boyfriend, forgodsake!

As I continued to walk, I found an old man sleeping on the sidewalk. I smiled as walked towards him.

I didn't disturb his sleep, I just put the paper bag on his side so when he wakes up, he will notice it.

I heard my phone ring inside my bag and when I checked who the caller, it's him. I just smiled bitterly and put it on silent mode before putting it back inside my bag.

I called a taxi and gave him the address of the WEC building. I don't know how many times I sighed when I was inside the cab until we reached the building. I gave the driver my payment and told him to keep the change.

I walked towards the entrance, with my phone still vibrating. I don't know how could I explain this to him, but I think he wouldn't even care about this because he's now with his beloved ex.

Now I know exactly what I felt when I saw them... kissing.

Disappointed. Why? Because we're acting as girlfriend and boyfriend, a sweet couple. He kissed me in front of her and I even told that bitch Stacey, that he wouldn't cheat on me, but then I saw them kissing? What was that? I looked like a fool. Yeah... I am just fooling myself with this deal.

I gave my best acting in this deal. I lost my first kiss, I got a boyfriend in an instant, someone to call 'love' and to say I love you. How I wish he'd warned me before he kissing her, so I can take back what I said earlier.