Chapter 11 : The Struggles of Intimacy
“Let’s do it this way,amateur” She pulled him closer by his collar and claimed his lips.
He smiled, and she wrapped her left arm around his neck while the other was on his chest.
The kiss was short lived because Sofia felt like throwing up.
She broke the kiss and ran into the bathroom.
Luis went after her.
“Easy” He said patting her back.
<2 DAYS LATER~ DINING>
“What are you doing in the kitchen?” Luis asked looking around as he took his seat.
“And where are the staffs?” He added.
“I gave them a day off and by the way it’s weekend” She replied serving his breakfast.
“Why?” He asked.
“No reason” She smiled taking a bite of her bread.
Luis gently dropped his tea on the table looking at her.
She noticed it and a smile crept on her lips.
“Why are you staring at me?” She asked feigning innocence.
“What do you want Sofi?”
“I don’t get” She replied.
He stood up and walked to her.
Sofia dropped her cup.
“You said never to look at or touch you in some certain way but it feels like you never meant it” He said.
“I don’t get” She blinked.
“What don’t you get Sofi?, Why do I get a feeling that you like me?” He said.
“Me?, Like you?, For real?, Nah I don’t think so” She chuckled.
Luis looked at her for a while before walking away.
“Sir Lopez your breakfast” She stood up.
Luis stopped on his tracks. “I’m not hungry” He said and resumed his walk.
“Did I say something wrong?” She muttered with a worried face.
“Why doesn’t she like me?” He removed his glasses.
“Am I not good enough?” He raised a brow looking at the mirror.
“Probably she has bad taste in men” His mind assured.
“Maybe” He chuckled.
“Should I go talk to him?” She muttered.
“Is he angry at me?”
“I have a lot of things to say to him, I shouldn’t ruin things for myself,I need to find an opportunity” She mumbled.
She kept on pacing around her room, trying to think of what to do.
“I should’ve just said I liked him” She said.
“Are you going to confess your feelings?” Her mind mocked.
“No!!!!” She screamed.
Luis knocked on the door, she quickly opened it knowing who it was.
“Hi” She said awkwardly.
“I…I…I came to check up-no, not to check up on you but to tell you that my parents would be coming over tomorrow” He said.
“What!”
“They don’t know I’m married”.
“it’s fake” She said.
“I know it’s fake and you don’t and would never like me but please act like we like each other, it’s just for a day,Please Sofi”
“Wait, Did you just say please?” She smiled.
“Goodnight” He made to walk away but she held his hand.
He turned.”Are you mad at me?” She asked calmly.
“I don’t have a reason to be” He looked away.
“I’m sorry Luis” She said.
What the!!!!
Did she just call him by his name!!!!!
“Did you just call me Luis?” He asked.
“Isn’t it Luis for me?” She said with a light smile.
Luis moved to her with a smile on his handsome face, he made to kiss her but he stopped remembering her words.
“Me?, Like you?, For real?, Nah I don’t think so”.
“Goodnight” He said.
“Luis, I never meant any of those things I said in the morning” She said.
“Goodnight” He said and she let go of his hand.
He smiled heading to his room.
“I’m sure she misses me” He thought.
She hugged him from behind.
“Luis…” She trailed.
“What do you want Sofi?, I said goodnight already”.
“I want you and it’s not going to be a goodnight for me without you by my side” She tightened her arms around him.
He turned. “Be more specific” He said.
“Don’t be like this Luis…”
“I’m waiting” He said.
“Okay fine, I’ll make it up to you”.
“How?”
“Do whatever you want with me” She said.
“You sure?”
“Yes, I am”.
Immediately, Luis got her approval, he crashed his lips against hers.
Pinning her hands on the wall.
“Luis” She broke the kiss.
“What?”
“I want more than a kiss”
She jumped on him and wrapped her legs around his waist, and then kissed him.
Luis threw her on the bed, and she chuckled.
“Strip” He said.
His eyes showed nothing but lust in them.
“Luis…” She got up from the bed.
“Strip Sofi” He said walking to her.
She swallowed hard looking at his dark and lustful eyes.
She did as she was told.
“Be gentle Luis” She requested.
“Till then” He pushed her on the bed.
“Luis!!!” She gasped.
He flipped her over and she was on all fours.
He got behind her and slammed his full length inside of her at once.
“Fuck!!!” She screamed.
Chapter 12 : A Moment of Weakness
“Where is she?” Luis muttered.
He opened the bathroom’s door but she wasn’t there.
He went downstairs, and found her in the living room watching a movie.
A steamy scene came on.
“Luis” She bit her lower lip.
“Did you call me?” He said making her flinch.
She quickly turned off the TV.
“It’s just 4am and you’re watching such a movie” He sat beside her.
“I didn’t know there was going to be a scene like that” She defended.
He gave her a suspicious look before smiling.
“Let’s watch a movie but not that though” He said taking the remote control from her.
She took from him and placed it on the table.
“What’s wrong So-
She sat on his thighs before he could complete his statement.
She placed his hands on her tiny waist.
“Sooo…” She trailed.
“You wanna bang again or you done?” She asked.
“I don’t get” He feigned innocence.
She leaned to his ear. “F**k me till I become sore” She whispered.
He placed her on the couch, and got up.
“I’m tired,I need to some sleep” He said.
He pecked her forehead and left.
“Was that really Sofi?” He thought.
“That felt so unreal” He fell on his bed.
“How dare he deny me?” She hissed walking into her room.
Her eyes went to her bed, and she saw a clear image of what they did there few hours ago.
“Who does he think he is to do that?” She removed the bedsheet.
“I’m never using this bedsheet again” She scoffed.
It’s Sunday so there are no domestic staffs in the mansion.
“Good morning, Sofi” He sat beside her on the couch.
“Same here” She got up.
“What’s the problem Sofi?” He asked.
“I guess I’m always having problems” She said going upstairs.
“What are you saying?” He held her hand.
“And what does it sound like?” She asked.
“Are you mad at me?”
“Did you do something wrong?” She asked.
The doorbell rang.
“Excuse me” She said.
She opened the door and there was Camila, who had a smile on her face.
“Boo” Camila smiled and they shared a hug before going inside the mansion.
“Hello” Camila waved at Luis.
“Hi” He responded.
“Just give me a minute to change” Sofia said, and Camila nodded.
“Sofia my parents are coming today” He said immediately she got to where he was.
“Call me when they are here” She said and walked away.
Luis went after her.
“Something feels off” Camila said.
“Sofi”
“I need to change so go out” She said.
“Are you asking for privacy after all that happened here?”
“Go get some rest, I suppose you must be tired” She said.
“Now I know why you’re angry” He smiled.
“Whatever” She said freely.
“I wanted to-okay, I have no excuse I’m sorry”
“Did you just say sorry?” She muttered.
“Ummm let’s say I’m changing…for you” He wrapped his arms around her waist.
“When are your parents coming?”
“Tonight, so…. are you still hanging out with Camila instead of staying indoor with me” He said.
“I can’t tell her to go back home, I’m sorry you have to stay home alone” She chuckled.
“But I’ll be lonely”.
“Call Carlos to come keep you company” She teased.
“That was not funny” He said.
“I need to change” She unwrapped his arms.
“Let me help you” He smiled.
“Naughty” She poked his cheeks.
<7PM>
“how is it?” She asked.
“Bad” He replied.
“What!” She exclaimed.
She tried the spaghetti but it was nice.
“It’s tastes good” She said.
“Really?”
“Yeah” She fed him.
“Wow, it tastes nice” He smiled.
Sofia smirked at him.
“You wanted me to feed you, didn’t you?” She asked.
“Had I asked then you would have declined” He replied.
“Let’s go set the table” She said.
“Done” He smiled proudly.
“Excuse me bro, you didn’t do anything” She scoffed.
“But I kept you company”.
“F**k company” She hissed.
His eyes widened.”Did you just hiss… at me?” He asked.
“I’mma go change!!!!” She ran away.
They were waiting for the arrival of his parents.
Sofia looked a bit nervous and scared.
“Sofi are you fine?”
“What if they don’t like me” She said worriedly.
“They will, trust me” He assured.
“I want to but-
“Sofi it’s fine, I’m here” He held her chin.
“Luis…”
“Sofi,I’m here” He pecked her lips.
The doorbell rang.
“Luis…”
“Sofi”.
“Just Incase this happens to be the last time we meet, I love you” She said.
“I love you too” He smiled.
The bell rang again.
“Shall we?” He asked.
“Sure” She took a deep breath.
“You can do this Mrs Luis Lopez” He smiled as they approached the door.
Chapter 13 : Family Intrusions
Luis opened the door, and Sofia hid behind him.
“Luis” His mom hugged him.
“Why are Vince and Joyce here?” Luis asked.
“Not like we wanted to be here” Joyce said.
“who’s behind you?” His immediate younger brother,Vince asked.
“Sofi” She bowed in respect.
“Who is she?” His younger sister,Joyce asked.
She’s the youngest.
“My-
“Wait, is that a ring?” Joyce cuts him off.
“Who are you, Miss?” His dad asked finally breaking his silence.
“I’m Sofia, Sir Lopez wife” She replied.
“Sir?, so hot” Vince giggled.
“Dirty mind” Joyce hissed.
“Let’s go in” His mom said.
There was an uncomfortable silence.
“I’m suffocated here, can someone please speak?” Joyce said.
“Was about to say the same” Vince rolled his eyes.
“When did you start hating us that you didn’t invite us to your wedding?” His mom emphasized on the last word.
“When did you two meet?” His dad added.
“I didn’t want to stress you guys and we met three years ago, right Sofi?” He faced her, and she nodded.
She was playing with her fingers nervously under the table.
“When did you two get married?” His dad asked.
“Four months ago” Luis replied.
“Why are you answering all the questions?” His dad asked.
Sofia swallowed hard, she looked at Luis and he gave her a smile.
“What’s Luis favourite food?, colour?, likes and dislikes?” His mom asked.
Sofia fell silent.
She just kept on opening and closing her mouth like a fish unable to say a word.
She has never felt so stupid in her life!
“I guess they don’t know each other well enough, I’m sure she doesn’t even know that he was once married” Vince thought.
“DO SOMETHING” He texted Joyce.
He looked at her and she nodded her head.
“Can someone tell me if this is an interview?” Joyce asked.
“I feel so hungry” Vince yawned.
“Let’s dig in” Luis said.
“Good morning, Sofi” Luis woke her up with a kiss.
“Good morning” She got up from the bed.
“Where are heading to?” He asked.
“The bathroom” She replied before going into the bathroom.
“Is she upset about something?” He mumbled.
He came back with a tray of food.
“Shouldn’t you be on your way to work?” She asked looking at the mirror.
“I’m staying home today” He walked to her.
She wore a crop top with baggy jeans and a bucket cap.
“You look cute” He complimented wrapping his arms around her waist.
She gave him a light smile.
“What’s wrong Sofi?” He asked more of a whisper.
“Nothing” She replied.
“It doesn’t seem to me like you’re fine, you ignored me last night after my parents left” He said.
“Luis,I never felt so stupid in my life like last night…I couldn’t even answer a question…” She trailed.
“It’s fine Sofi,we’ve been married for only four months not a year” He said.
“But-
“No buts” He placed a finger on her lips.
“you’ll get to know me eventually so don’t feel pressured or bad” He said.
She sighed deeply like she was lost in thoughts.
He began kissing her neck.
“I’m not in the mood Luis” She unwrapped his hands and walked away.
He ran his hand in his hair in frustration.
“F**k” He muttered.
“Here” He handed her a little book.
“What is it?” She asked cluelessly.
“It’s a book which contains everything there is to know about me” He said.
“Really?” She smiled.
She went through it with a smile on her lips.
“Are you happy now?” He asked.
She nodded happily grinning like a baby.
“Wait, you hate ice cream?”
He nodded. “It’s too cold”.
“Bad taste” She said dramatically.
“Let’s hang out” He said.
“No, I wanna talk about something” She closed the book.
“Luis,Please reconsider” She pleaded.
“What?”
“Me working” She replied.
“What did I say the last time you brought up this discussion?” He asked.
“When was that?, I don’t remember though” She chuckled.
“That won’t work on me” He said, and she sighed.
“Luis I’d like you tell you something” Sofia said.
“What is it?” He closed his laptop.
“ummm…I’d like…to…to…practice…as a…a…a…lawyer” She stuttered.
“I didn’t get you”.
“I’d like to practice as a lawyer” She said.
“Why?”
“Because I’m sick of being a full housewife”
“I guess you have to get treated because you’re not working” He said.
“Why?”
“I don’t think I’d like that, that idea is terrifying”.
“Huh?”
“I won’t be there with you and people would gawk at you, touch and try to be close with you and I really don’t want that” He said.
“Why so possessive?” She asked.
“You’re not working and that’s final”
” Predo I’m pregnant” Camila said.
“Congratulations, Have you told the father of the child?” He asked.
Camila was shocked to her bone marrow.
Like what the f**k did he just ask her!!!!!
Chapter 14 : Luis and Sofia Face Their Demon
“What did you just say?” She asked trying to comprehend what he asked her.
“Is the father of the child aware?”
“What’s the gender?” He asked.
“Are you f**king serious right now?” She asked.
“Do I look like am joking?” He replied.
“You’re the father Predo”.
“I can’t be”.
“What!” She bursted out.
“How can I be the father when you’re a one night stand girl?!” He fired.
Her eyes madly widened.
“How…how-
“You’re shocked?, wait do you for once think I wanted something serious with you?, wake up Camila, you’re just a street then I had to pass through to get to my destination” He said.
“All the money I’ve been taking from you, I was using them to process my visa, and I’m travelling tomorrow so good luck becoming a mother” He said.
“No, you can’t do this to me Predo” She cried.
“You’ve been sleeping with my friends also” He said and she froze on her spot when tears rolling down her cheeks.
“Why aren’t you saying anything?” He mocked.
“Do you need proof?” He brought out his phone.
He played a video and showed it to her.
“Isn’t this you?” He mocked.
“On a couch” He showed another one.
“In a bathroom”.
“In a car”.
“Behind a car”.
“On a table”.
“Do you need more?” He smirked.
“Predo please don’t do this to me” She fell on her knees.
“Go away before I get angry and post them online” He kicked her.
“Arghh” She held her tummy in pain.
Predo and all of his friends were so happy about the fact that they were travelling.
They kept on talking and talking and talking.
Already planning how they were going get their next victim.
“What’s happening?” Predo muttered as it began raining heavily.
His friends were frightening in fear.
“I can’t get signal” The pilot muttered.
The plane crashed and no one survived.
“OMG, Predo is dead” Sofia said watching the news.
“Do you know him?” Luis asked.
“Yes, he’s my ex”.
“The predo that was on your contact list?” He asked, and she nodded.
“I don’t know if I should be happy or sad”She said.
“What?”
“I did everything I could to make him happy but he still cheated” She said sadly.
“It’s fine” He comforted her.
“Stop it, I’m not sad” She wiped off her tears.
“I’m sure I’ve seen him somewhere” He muttered.
“Where?”
“At…a club with Camila” He said.
“It’s normal, he’s womanize-wait!with Camila?” She exclaimed.
“no it can’t be, you should hear the way Camila bad mouths him you’d think he cheated on her not me” She chuckled.
“Okay” He said.
Camila came to see Juan.
“Stop beating around the bush,go straight to the point” Juan said.
“I’m pregnant” She said.
“Congratulations but why are you telling me?” He sipped his drink.
“You’re responsible”.
“Since when?, Camila come up with a better lie because we broke up five months ago and I don’t see a bump so make it make sense” He said.
She kept on opening and closing her mouth like a fish unable to say a word.
“Have you been abandoned by Predo?” He asked.
She fell silent.
“I knew it” He grinned like a devil.
She sniffed trying to fight back her tears.
“Let it out Camila, cry all you desire because I have no intention of helping you” He made to get up but she held his hand.
“I beg of Juan, you’re my only hope” She cried.
“You should have thought of that before throwing me out” He said and she faced the ground.
“I was a successful businessman but immediately I lost everything, you changed, you fking changed Camila, you began fking around, you changed me Camila, I was never like this,I never hitted a woman in my life but you made me do it,you did so many things to me, you’d even accuse me of stealing and womanizing and today you’re here begging me,I knew Karma was gonna catch up with you but I never knew it was gonna be this soon,is predo done deceiving you?”
Camila faced the ground in shame crying.
“Are you crying?, it’s not yet time for you to cry, your days of crying are yet to come” He said.
“I’m sorry Juan” She cried.
“What do you want me to do now?”
She looked at him.
“Take you back?” He asked, and she fell silent.
“I’ll take you back on one condition”
“I’ll do whatever you want” She fell on her knees.
“Terminate the pregnancy” He said.
“No…I…I…
“I’ll be here on Saturday, so come if you’re ready” He said and walked away.
“Jou’re in a mess Camila” She cried.
Juan stopped on his tracks and turned around to look at her.
“I’ll only believe you’ve turned a new leaf and you’re my Camila, the Camila I fell in love with, if you don’t terminate the pregnancy” He thought before walking away.
Chapter 15 : The Weight of Jealousy
“Why are we here?” Sofia asked.
“To shop of course” He replied.
“Hi” A lady smiled at him.
Sofia could swear that she cured under her breath in jealousy.
The two kept on exchanging pleasantries like they’ve known each other for quite a long time.
“Make yourselves comfortable, I’ll be right back” The lady smiled.
They took their seats and they were served a bottle of champagne.
“Do you know her and if yes who is she?” Sofia took a sip of her champagne.
“She’s Carlos wife” Sofia choked.
“What!” She gasped.
“Take it easy, someone might think you’re his mistress” He chuckled.
“I never expected him to be married though” She emphasized on the word ‘married’.
“He’s a father of two” He added.
Sofia was utterly speechless.
“You mean my darling, my boo, my gossip partner and my everything is married?” She faced him.
He gave her a look of disbelief with a hint of jealousy on his handsome face.
“Take her to the fitting room” Carlos wife said to a staff.
“Ma’am” The staff bowed.
Luis was waiting for her in the receiving room.
“How is it?” She asked turning around.
“Okay” He said.
“Do you like it?” She wore another dress.
“It’s fine”.
“How about this?”
“Nice”.
Sofia kept on trying dresses but he just kept saying nice, cool,it’s fine and okay.
She was tired already.
“How about this?”
“Its-
“Don’t give me that Luis!” She bursted angrily, making him flinch.
“I’ve been putting on different dress, all you say is nice, cool, fine and bullshit!” She shot.
He kept on opening and closing his mouth like a fish, he has never seen her so angry.
“I’m sorry” He walked to her.
“It’s fine, I’mma just pay for them” She said and walked away.
“They’ve been paid for already” Carlos wife said.
“By who?” She asked calmly.
“By me” Luis responded.
“Thank you” Sofia faced the lady and walked away.
“Goodbye” He said to the lady and went after Sofia.
“Sofi…” He called.
There was no response from her, she had her eyes fixed on her phone.
“Sofi”.
“Sofi”.
He sighed deeply. “Sofi, I’m sorry, I acted stupidly” He said.
“Can you concentrate on the road?” She said with her eyes still fixed on her phone.
He drove for a while and decided to play some music since there was a little traffic.
“Do you like the song?” He asked.
“I’m sure you’re not expecting me to answer that” She said icily.
He placed his hand on her exposed thighs, and she didn’t even move an inch or look at him.
He moved his hand upward.
“Don’t you dare Luis” She looked at him this time.
“I got what I wanted, you finally looked at me” He said.
“Look forward it’s green” She said and he drove off.
“It’s fine, I can do it myself” Sofia said as Luis tried to take the bags from her.
The staffs left already.
“Let me do it” He insisted trying to take it from her.
“Please don’t get on my nerves cause I’m f**king pissed off right now” She went in.
“I guess I shouldn’t showed how jealous I was” He muttered.
“Hear me out, I’m sorry” He said.
“I need to get some rest so if you don’t mind I’d like for you to leave my room” She said.
“Sofi”
“Out Luis” She said coldly.
He was shocked to his bone marrow.
“You think you’re the only one who knows how to give attitude and get on someone’s nerves, hell no Luis, hell no” She folded her arms under her b**bs glaring at him.
“I’m sorry Sofi, I didn’t like the way you spoke about Carlos” He said.
“You always have an excuse, it’s not new” She scoffed.
He stared at her for a while before leaving.
He held the door knob.
“I get that you were jealous but what you did made me feel stupid” She said.
He turned back and walked to her.
“I’m sorry, I couldn’t control my emotion” He said calmly.
“It’s fine” She said.
“Let’s go eat dinner” He said.
“I need to refreshen up” She said.
“Okay”.
“Possessive man” She chuckled.
“I should be that way cause you’re mine” He tuck his hands in his formal pants.
“Whatever” She said freely.
“Now tell me you’re mine” He said.
“Why should I do that?” She chuckled.
He pulled her by her waist and their eyes locked.
“You’re mine Sofi” He said softly.
“I’m and will always be yours Luis” She said.
“I belong to you Sofi” He stared at her affectionately.
They sealed their promise with a kiss.