He only married me to show her that he already moved on Chapter 45 - forty-five: Lunch Break

"So, where is your 'dear husband', Mrs. Wilsons?" Sandy asked me in a sarcastic tone when we get back to work, the following day after my two days rest at home.

It's already 10:00 o'clock but Gabriel hasn't arrived yet, and I already cancelled his first and second appointment today.

"Stop calling me that, someone might hear you!" I glared at her.

"Okay.. so, answer me. Where is our boss?"

"Why are you asking me, I am not his mother!"

"Excuse me? But you are his wife, you should know his whereabouts!"

"Sandy, we're just married in a piece of paper and you know that. And to answer your first question, honestly... I don't know. Our last meeting was on Saturday afternoon and he said he's going to meet ... Stacey." I almost whispered the last word.

"Ohh.. so, he's with his ex on your first wedding night. Nice.."

"Stop it, Sandy!" I said getting annoyed with her teasing.

"Oh, why? I'm not doing anything here, I'm just repeating your words, 'duh!"

I remained quiet and busied my eyes on the computer screen.

"Have you tried to call him?" she asked taking her seat in front of my desk.

"I've been trying to call him since last night, but it always goes to voicemail. And even this morning till this time, I'm still trying but he didn't pick up any of it."

"What about his meeting today and some of his appointments?"

"I already cancelled his two-morning meetings. I need to talk to him, he needs to inform me if he's still going to work today, so I can also call the companies that set an appointment and to avoid some complaints from the investors."

"So, he didn't come home even last night?"

"No." 

"Hmm.. what do you think he's doing right now? Or even last night and the night of your wedding? Especially when he's with his ex?"

"I don't know! And whether he's f.u.c.k.i.n.g his ex every day and every hour, I don't care! I just need him to show up himself now, because I'm going insane thinking of what kind of reasons am I going to tell to cancel his business appointments!"

"Uhuh.. you don't care, but your heart does... tsk.tsk. You're under the spell of what they called, madly in love---- oh no, Madielyn in love!" and she laughed like a villain in some drama movie.

"Can you just...argh! Sandy please, just go back to your work. I need to send some emails and finish some reports!"

"Okay." she shrugged. "Just inform me as soon as he arrives. Bye, Mrs. W."

I just bite my lips and glared at her.

It's 11:45 exactly on my wristwatch when my phone vibrates at the top of folders in my left side. My heart starts to pound inside, by hoping it's the first person I am expecting to call right now. But to my disappointment, it's not him but his cousin, Greg.

"Hi, Greg." I tried to sound jolly.

"Hello, ever beautiful Madi.. how are you?" at least he makes me smile.

"I'm fine, Gregy. How about you?" I asked as I leaned on my seat 

"At this moment, hungry." and I chuckled with his answer. "Can I invite you for lunch today, Madi? There's just someone here who's eager to see you."

"Ohh.. may I know who's that someone?"

"Secret. So, are you in? Don't worry, it's on me." I smiled widely as I shook my head.

"Really, Gregy? Are you sure of that?"

"Of course! Do you know one of this famous restaurant here in Chicago.. the 'Maiden Restaurant'?" I bite my lips to control my laugh after hearing my restaurant's name. "I remember, there's someone told me I can go and eat there whenever I want. And what's the name of the manager there, ahh.. Noelle! Yeah, it's Noelle. So, are you going to go and eat with us? It's on me, I promise!"

"I hate you, Greg!" I said as I tried not to laugh out loud.

"Why? It's true, I know the owner of that restaurant. She's my friend, for sure she's going to serve us all the foods that we want."

"Of course, she will give you guys all you want, 'for free!"

"Yes! See? I told you, she's the most beautiful and kind woman for the needy." 

"You're rich as Bill Gates! What are you saying.. you're needy? I hate you!" I heard him laugh at the other line. I checked my watch and it's only 5 minutes before 12:00 o'clock.

"So, what's up?" I heard him asked after a while.

"Okay, I'm in. Where are you, by the way?"

"We're at the lobby. Are we going to pick you up there or---"

"No. I'll just fix my things and I'll go down there."

"Okay."

I sighed as we both ended the call. I pressed the intercom and also invite Sandy to go with us, and she excitedly agreed.

"Sissy!"

"Nancy?" 

She lunged at me as soon as me and Sandy stepped out from the elevator. 

"Ohh, Sissy. I missed you!" she said while hugging me tightly.

"You missed her that much? You've only seen each other almost last week?" Greg asked her while chuckling.

"What is it with you Gregy, if I missed her?" she turned to him and his laugh died.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her when she turned to me.

"I have some projects here. Some criminal syndicates involved in human trafficking." 

My eyes slightly widened. "Oh, that's a huge case, Nancy." 

"I know, but it's my job." she shrugged her shoulders.

"By the way, this is Sandy---"

"I know her. Sandy Aguilar, Gab's secretary. Hi, Sandy." she smiled and hugged her.

"Hi, Ms. Wilsons." Sandy said in a shy manner.

"Oh, cut the formalities and just call me Nancy." 

When we're all settled with our greetings, we all agreed to use Greg's car to go to my restaurant. I don't know if Nancy has a clue about it, but I trust Greg on this.

As soon as we entered the restaurant, I freeze when Nancy squealed in front of me.

"Wow, Sissy! You have a huge and beautiful restaurant!" we all turned to her, and I glanced at Greg with wide wide eyes but he shook his head on me.

Then Nancy smiled and grabbed my hand.

"I know everything, Sissy."

My breath suddenly stacked on my throat as I looked at her smiling face. She knows.

"E-Everything... y-you know everything?" I asked stuttering as I can't believe what she's saying. Greg and Sandy were just watching our conversation.

"Yes, everything." she nodded. I gulped as I asked her how. "Didn't my brother tell you that I am working in a detective agency? I am the head director Madi, and anytime I can ask someone to prove whether my brother is lying or not."

"N-Nancy..." I remember Gabriel told me that but he said it will not be a problem.

"Let's not talk about this for now. I'm so much hungry, you know? And Greg told me, he's closed with the owner of this restaurant, so we can eat for free." I chuckled as she winked at me.

We were greeted by almost all the employees serving their customers at that time. We chose to sit in one of the furthest corner so we can't disturb some customers with Nancy and Sandy's mouth which instantly become click and friends with each other.

After I finished my food, I received some text message from unknown number. But when I opened it, I instantly know it was from Nancy. She's asking me If we can talk in private, and I texted her back with a yes. I excused myself to use the bathroom and after some minutes, Nancy came and I lead her way to our private office. 

We found Noelle on her desk, checking some delivery receipts, and since I already introduced the two before we seated earlier, I don't have to introduce them again this time. I know Noelle got the message as soon as we entered the office and she immediately excused herself by doing some rounds in the kitchen.

When we were alone inside, I let Nancy sit on the couch as I also take my seat beside her.

"So, how are you Madi." she asked looking at my wedding ring. I gulped as I looked at her and give her a half-smile.

"Here, officially married." I bite my lips and show her the two rings on my finger.

"I know. And honestly, I was so shocked after hearing the news.. Mom and Dad also."

"They already know?" I asked her with wide eyes.

"Yes, Gabriel called them before you registered your marriage, but what they didn't know is about your deal. Why did you agree, Madi?"

I sighed and looked down at my ring. How would I tell her the truth? How would I explain to her?

"I won't judge you if that's what you're thinking." she holds both of my hands. "Although I already have the clue, I wanted to ask you this, personally. Madi, are you in love my brother?"

I slowly moved my eyes to her and I nodded.

"I knew it!" she exclaimed.

"Nancy.."

"When Gab told us that he's going to propose to you, I can't help not to ask myself, since I already knew the truth, if what was your reason why you agreed? But now, I don't need to be confused."

I didn't say anything. The truth is.. I don't know what to say.

"Remember the times when I asked you if do you really loved my brother? I knew it by that time, Madi. And when he kneeled in front of you, I saw your tears.. tears of sadness instead of happiness. And I remember this saying about tears.. 'when a person cries and the first drop comes from the right eye, it's happiness. But when the first roll is from the left, it's pain."

"Believe me, Nancy, I didn't mean to feel this way. If I could teach my heart not to fall in love with your brother, I will. But I can't."

"I know."

"This is not me, Nancy. If you'll ever know the real Madielyn Davis, you will find out what kind of person she is. How bubbly is her personality, how strong and confident she is. But all her strengths, now seemed to be her weaknesses."

"Madi, I know how stupid my brother is, for dragging you into this mess. And selfish for me to ask you this but, can you wait for him?" 

I looked on her face but I found the seriousness from it.

"Why do you want me to wait for him?"

"Because I can see how you changed him, Madi. I'm not sure of what he really feels for Stacey at this moment, but I'm sure of what he feels for you when you're around him, when you're at his side."

I can't help not to laugh at her. "Don't give me false hope, Nancy."

"I'm not giving you a false hope, Madi. I'm just telling you my observations. I saw how the way he stares at you when you're not looking at him. How you make him smile and laugh, Madi. He even kissed you in front of us."

"Because we're just acting by that moment."

"No, Madi. He never kissed Stacey like that ever in front of everyone. And I witnessed how he got jealous with Greg, the time he saw him chasing behind you in the kitchen." she chuckled at the memory. "He got possessive over you."

I just looked down and closed my eyes, then I felt her arms around me. She's hugging me right now.

"I like you, Madi. The first time I saw you with him, I want you to be my real sister in law. And I promise, I will help you to make Gabriel realize how stupid he is by dragging you with his stupid deal, and for dumping you like this. I'm on your side, Madi."

I smiled as I wiped the tears that stupidly flow on my cheeks.

"Just promise me, you'll wait for him?"

"I'll try, Nancy. As long as my heart can take the pain, I'll try."

"Ohh... Sissy." and she hugged me again.

After our private talk, inside of restaurants's office.. we decided to show ourselves again to the two who are now frowning by waiting for us.

"I thought you two, were swallowed by the toilet bowl! You took so long----ouch!" I punched Greg on his arm as we chuckled by his toilet bowl line.

"There's a lot of customers inside the bathroom, hello!" Nancy rolled her eyes on him.

"And we need to fall in line." I added smiling.

"Fine!" the three of us laughed at him.

When we finished eating and talking, Greg send us back to the office. Nancy told me she will stay in Gabriel's house, that means she will stay with us for the whole month.

"Where have you been?" 

I was shocked when I found Gabriel with a stern look, sitting in my office chair when Sandy and I get back from our lunch. 

"I - I ... came from lunch break." 

"With whom?"

My eyes widened by his kind of question. 

-'With whom? What is this, interrogation?'-

Chapter end