Hunter's POV
I arrived at my office, and I was still affected by what Cal told me. At first, I thought it was okay that Madeline would fall for me, but right now, it made me realize it wouldn't do good for both of us.
I don't want to fall in love with anyone because it was never my plan, and I promised on Rebecca's grave I would never love anyone after her because I can't forgive myself for what happened to Rebecca.
I need to do something about her feelings towards me. My sister Charlotte called me to say that Kaye had arrived, and I realized Kaye was the best person to stop Madeline from falling for me.
I had a fling with Kaye after Rebecca, but it was because I was devastated at that time. It was never serious. I know she is game with flings and some sexual escapade if I want to, with no strings attached.
I know how much Kaye wanted me, but I can't marry her because it would be so hard on my part to tame someone like her. After all, she is hard-headed and comes from a wealthy family. If I marry her, I need to do my role as a husband to her.
Unlike Madeline, she knows why she needs to become my wife because of her aunt's debt, and it should be enough reason for her to hate me and not the other way around, and I hate to think why she fell for me.
My mood worsened, so I asked my other assistant to cancel my remaining appointment. I am leaning on my swivel chair, thinking about what I should do with Madeline after I marry her.
She can't do anything if I will file a divorce because I have all the right to do so. After she gives me a child, that is the time I will set her free, and I am very sure she will enjoy having her freedom back.
I am excited to meet Kaye since it was a long time ago that I saw her.
I am sure she still looks sexy and beautiful, but I can't stop myself from thinking about Madeline's beautiful, innocent face. Her angelic face always makes me feel weak on my knees.
That is why I need to control myself because since I tasted her lips, there are a lot of things I want to do to her beautiful figure underneath her clothes. I know Madeline has a luscious body that she tries to hide under her clothes.
There is something about Madeline that I haven't seen from anyone. And I can't explain it, like what happened at the cafe a while ago. I don't want to kiss her, but I can't stop myself from claiming her enticing lips. I want to kiss her more, but I must wait until our wedding day before claiming her.
I know she will freely offer her body to me because I can feel every time we kiss that she wants more. But I want to make our wedding night special. Just thinking about Maddie makes me realize I ache for her.
I drive home feeling pissed at myself for thinking about Madeline because I felt so guilty about Rebecca. By the time I arrive at the mansion, I quickly get inside the dining hall, and my entire family, including Charlotte's friends and Madeline, are already seated in front of the long and wide dining table.
I didn't glance at Maddie's face because I knew I would lose myself to her. So, I opted to sit beside Kaye for the entire dinner, and I felt glad that I started to enjoy my conversations with her; it was natural because we were friends growing up.
We always have the chemistry. I broke Kaye's heart when I chose Rebecca over her, but when I lost Rebecca, she forgot everything that I did to her. Kaye started seducing me again, but I became a different person, and I stayed away from her until she decided to go overseas.
In the end, I can't stop myself from peeking at Madeline, and I don't like what I see since I can see the pain all over her face while my parents and siblings, except Lily, are so happy to have Kaye in our house.
Kaye asked me to join them in the bar to have some drinks, and I agreed to join them since I wanted to have some drinks. I don't know how much liquor I drank last night that I feel so wasted.
When I woke up, I was shocked to find Kaye sleeping soundly beside me. I felt so horrified at what I had done, and I don't remember asking her to join me on my bed, and I am sure I forgot to lock my damn bedroom door.
And I know this is all my sister's idea. Charlotte wants to stop me from marrying Madeline, but my decision is already final. No one can stop me from marrying Madeline Brownwood.
I can feel my hangover as I can feel my head aching tremendously, and when I am about to stand up, Kaye puts her arm around my waist.
"Hunter, you were so wasted to make love with me last night, and now that you are sober, I guess you can now perform as usual." She said.
"Kaye, I am sorry; that will never happen again; you know I am about to get married, and why are you sleeping beside me? That is inappropriate, Kaye. I am engaged to Madeline." I responded as I got up from bed.
As I was standing on the floor, I heard someone knocking on my door, and when I opened it, I saw Cerila standing outside my bedroom door. I know she was shocked to see Kaye inside my bedroom, and I know I don't need to ask her to keep her mouth shut since I know she is loyal to the Divenson family, especially to me, my sister Lily.
"Good morning, Mr. Divenson. Breakfast is now ready, and your entire family is waiting for you." She said, and I could tell she wanted to tell me something, but she chose to shut her mouth.
"Okay, Cerila, thank you, I will come down in a few minutes," I said as I went to my closet and found decent clothes.
I walked to the dining hall feeling guilty about what I did to Madeline last night, especially when I woke up sleeping beside Kaye.
Charlotte already told my parents about it before Madeline, but no matter how she feels about it, she can do nothing because I will still marry Madeline.
Kaye held my hand, but I pulled it away from her and pretended to comb my hair using my fingers.
I already hurt Madeline last night, and I am not heartless about making her suffer today. I plan to sway her today, and I hope what I did last night will open up her eyes that she should not fall for me.
I expect she will safeguard her heart. The time we got inside the dining room, they all greeted us warmly. My parents are glad I walked inside with Kaye, their number one bet to be my wife.
I suddenly felt uneasy when I couldn't find Madeline, and instead of sitting next to Kaye, I sat beside my little sister, who didn't even bother to greet me. I know she is angry with me because of what I did with Maddie last night.
"Where is Madeline?" I whisper to Lily, but she pretends not to hear me, and I can't eat breakfast without her; she needs to eat breakfast, and before my mom can ask me where I am going, I stand up and sprint towards the grand staircase.
I take two steps at a time.
I was panting when I reached in front of her bedroom door, and I knocked several times, but she didn't answer. I was walking back and forth in front of her bedroom when Cerila arrived.
"Did you wake up, Madeline? I already asked Calixto to inform you that you will be her assistant when she arrives at this house." I declared.
"Of course, Mr. Divenson, I am aware that Ms. Madeline is my responsibility, and yes, I tried to wake her up, but it seems Ms.Brownwood already left the mansion." She said, and I felt my entire body turned cold.
"What do you mean she is not in the mansion?" I asked.
"I think she ran away," Cerila said, and I didn't bother to answer her since I didn't know what I was feeling.
I opened her bedroom, and Cerila was right. It is not locked at all. I get inside, and her bed is in the order. And it seems like no one slept there last night, and I suddenly feel empty.
I searched the entire room, but I couldn't find her, and when I looked at her closet, I couldn't find her backpack. And I found her phone on top of her dresser, and when I tried to open it, I saw her picture on the screen, and I didn't understand what I felt, it seems my heart was missing something, and I couldn't believe that I will feel this way.
I just met her recently, and we shared some intimate kisses, but why do I feel like I have known Madeline my entire life? I felt so lost, and I hated myself for being such a jerk last night; why did I do such a thing when she was not my wife yet?
Madeline can just run away because she is still free from me.
I am not her husband, and she doesn't belong to me yet. I was such a fool. I sit on her bed, and I am speechless, and I feel my headaches worsen. How did she get away?
I went to the security room to check the CCTV footage, but I think someone deleted some files starting at four in the morning until six in the morning. Who could have helped her? Well, Charlotte could have helped her because she wants her gone, but I don't think Maddie will trust my sister.
I hate that this is all happening right now, but there is only one thing I want to do at the moment: I need to find Madeline Brownwood to make her my wife as soon as possible time.
And for whatever reasons I have, one thing is I am sure: I want her back since I need to kiss her again and feel her warm body against mine. I know I am selfish right now. And my realization scared me that I was losing myself to Madeline.