The Unfortunate Wife

The Life of Cameron

CAMERON’S POV

My name is Cameron Viceroy. I am twenty-five years old woman who lives her life as a man since she was born. Because of my parent's greediness, I was forcefully let go of my desire to enjoy life as a woman. At first, I feel like my parents did to me was vicious, but as I grew older, I don’t think my parents were the main culprit.

It was my grandparents. In my grandparent's eyes, they think only their grandson could achieve more success while their granddaughters act as decoration and means of connecting with other powerful families. My father was desperate, and when I was born, my parents planned the whole thing and introduced me as their firstborn son.

I find it funny how idiotic it has become. To think I am now married to a woman to keep my grandparent's mouth shut is hilarious.

That morning, I woke up at 4 am since I planning on going to the gym. I’ve been neglecting my exercise because of the amount of work I have in the office. Working as the CEO in a multinational company is no joke. Although it is my dream, the amount of harassment and ridiculing I have to suffer was tremendous.

My cousins who aimed to have my seat won’t ever stop to find the time I will make a mistake. I am sure they aren’t afraid to do any means necessary, knowing their nature.

After washing my face and brushing my teeth, I went to the closet and put on my sports attire before going to the gym. I made sure not to make a sound since Jasmine is still asleep on the bed. That woman- if Jasmine waked from her slumber, she is one grumpy woman.

When I finally manage to close the room door, I sigh in relief before walking to the gym.

“Good morning, master.” I nodded when I came across a maid in the hallway. To think I have to pretend to be a man in my own house as well, it’s indeed tiring. The only individual that knows of my identity is the head maid, the head butler and Jasmine. It’s hard to hide it from Jasmine since she’s my wife as we shared the bedroom.

When I first met Jasmine, I thought of her as one of the rudest and crude young lady I have ever seen. That woman dares to try and run away one day before our wedding, but luckily her siblings manage to catch up on her and bring her back.

This marriage is essential for both of our future. Why can’t that woman see it? The union between the Viceroy and Bridget family is what I need to make sure I have a stable position in the company. While Viceroy is a famous multinational company, the Bridget’s conquered the financial sector.

Jasmine’s father is a man I admired the most because that man works his ass off to make the Bridget family well known worldwide. It’s safe to say that I need a powerful backer and marrying his daughter is the only way to make sure our family flourished in the future.

“Good morning, master.” The head butler was waiting for me in the gym.

“Morning. Please inform me when the clock strike at 6 is.” The head butler nodded.

“As you wish, master.”

***

“You went to the gym?” Jasmine asked while putting on her make up in front of the mirror.

“Yeah. I’ve been neglecting my body for a week. What do you think of it? Do I look handsome?” I was flexing my sore arms, but Jasmine didn’t even faze.

“I’ve seen better. But you do look handsome.” Jasmine’s smiled. I went to the bathroom to clean myself. When I walked out of the bathroom, Jasmine was choosing what kind of shoes to wear.

“Jasmine, can you help me choose a suit to wear today? I want to look good for you in front of my friends.” Jasmine chuckled before she went to my side of the closet.

“I think the fitted jacket suits you well since everyone can see how muscular you are. Let’s see, what kind of colour will make me happy today-,” I watched as Jasmine picked and chose my attire.

“And for the final piece, the red bottom shoes are screaming at me to pick it.” Jasmine chuckled before facing me.

“What do you think?” I smiled at her choices.

“Perfect. Anyway, do you have places to go this morning?” Jasmine nod before going into another part of the closet where her jewellery is.

“I’m thinking of visiting a friend who is hospitalised. Don’t worry; I remember that I have matters to do in the afternoon.” Jasmine turned me around after putting on my attire.

“Let me do the tie for you.” I nodded.

“Do you prefer gold or silver cuff links today?”

“Gold.” Jasmine may hate this marriage, but she is attentive to my needs. She acts repulsive and out of control, but I understand her reasoning for doing so. After all, Jasmine wishes for a divorce from me. Perhaps she thinks thy acting like a spoilt brat will make me file for a divorce.

Think again, beautiful.

“Is there something on my face? Do not tell me that makeup is horrible today.” I smiled.

“You look beautiful, wife.” Jasmine didn’t expect to say that.

“Are you okay? You never call me that before.” I smiled.

“I need to practice when I have to call you that in front of my friends. Also, when we meet my friends today, please act like a queen. I want to show how crazy I am with my wife. Can we do that?” Jasmine was surprised, but she smirks in the end.

“Act like a queen? Cameron, I am a queen! What are you talking about?” I chuckled.

“I’m sorry, your highness.” I joked as she fixes my tie and cuff links.

“Cameron, is it okay if I drive today? You can ask the guards to follow me with another car, but I want to drive your new car. Is it okay?” I nodded.

“You may choose whatever car in the garage, as long as the guards keep an eye on you. After all, we don’t know what my cousins will do when you’re alone.” Jasmine smiled.

“Thank you. Now, my husband, you look amazing in the suit I choose. Please don’t make the ladies faint with your dazzling looks.” Jasmine chuckled.

Oh, wife, you have no idea how popular I am with the ladies.

***

“Any update from the conference? Did we win the bet?” I asked my secretary when I entered my office.

“We won the bet by the closing price of $120 million. Although we went over budget, the finishing result of the project is a sure thing for the company. It will benefit our investor, and it will place your name on top of the rest of your cousins.” I see.

Terrific.

“Good. Please proceed with the official documents, and that project is ours. Do I have any meeting before this afternoon?” The secretary shakes his head no.

“No, sir. But, I do have news about Lady Jasmine.” Oh, I wonder what it is this time.

“Speak.”

“Lady Jasmine splurge spending exceeding beyond our expectation. Just yesterday, the lady bought a whole store worth of jewellery. To add to that, the lady also paid for yesterday luncheon with her friends, which made the accountant almost faint after seeing the amount.” I wonder what kind of food did my wife ordered.

“Was it that expensive?” My secretary showed me the bill.

“The madam ordered a 1996 Dom Pérignon Rose Gold that worth not less than $49,000 each. Only 35 bottles of the 6-litre gold-plated Dom Pérignon Mathusalem were produced. And the madam bought it and leisurely drinking it with her friends.” I now understand why my secretary seems irritated.

“Sebastian, I did tell the madam to do whatever she wants. About the money she spends, let her be. That much doesn’t cause too much trouble for me.” Sebastian sighed.

“Yes, sir. I’m sorry for showing such behaviour earlier.” I smiled.

“Is there anything else?” Sebastian shakes his head no.

“Carry on then. Thank you.” Sebastian nodded before excusing himself from my office. I was just reading through the documents when I received a notification from the bank.

“What did this woman buy with this kind of money?” I asked no one in particular before sending a text to my wife. Seeing how she didn’t reply to me back, I decided to ask her when we meet again this afternoon.

***

“You almost missed the meeting time. It’s a good thing I decided to remind you an hour before the luncheon.” Jasmine doesn’t seem to be in a good mood.

“I’m sorry. Something happened before I came here. I’m sure you know what happened to me. The guards probably told you, right?” I didn’t say anything before offering my arm. And I have to be honest; I don’t know what she meant by that.

What happened to her? Who or what could make her this mad?

“Are you sure it’s fine for you to attend this luncheon? I can cancel it if that’s what you want.” Jasmine shakes her head no.

“It’s been a while since you meet your friends. How could I do such things? Don’t worry about it. I’ll try my best to be a perfect trophy wife.” I felt her grip on my arm tightened. Is that her way of assuring me?

“Are you ready?” Jasmine nodded before I lead her into the restaurant where my friends are. I wonder how my friends will react when I show up together with the eldest daughter of a Bridget family. None of my friends expects me to take Jasmine as my wife. Because of Jasmine reputation, no one in the right mind would even take her as their wife.

After all, this woman beside me is notorious for her lavish spending habit and wild character. But after six months of being married to her, I have never seen that wild side of her. Sure, Jasmine spent millions of dollar every week, but she always goes home before sunset. Even if she has to stay a little longer, this woman will always give me a call to inform me that she be home later than usual.

Where is that wild side of hers?

“Cameron!” My friends were waving at me when we entered the restaurant. I waved back at my friends and tipped the host. The host bow before he leads us to my friends' table.

“How long has it been, my friend? Can you imagine my surprise when you walk into the restaurant together with the XXX City famous beauty? Is she your wife?” I smiled and introduced Jasmine to my friends.

After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, I help Jasmine pull a chair for her to sit on. The other wives were astounded by this sight, and it’s evident that my friends have never treated their wife like so.

“Thank you, dear.” I smiled at Jasmine before taking a seat next to hers.

“I have never imagined that Cameron would be such a gentleman. Hey Jasmine, do you know what kind of person your husband is? He used to be an athlete, and all the girls go crazy for him. I mean, what girls wouldn’t go cray for him? He’s tall, talented, smart and even the captain of the basketball team! We have no chance from the start!” My friends continue to make fun of me in front of Jasmine.

“Really? I never knew that my husband was that talented. So, how many girls that he dated back then?” My friends look at each other and said,

“Well, there is only one girl that manages to catch his attention, but unfortunately, that girl is now married into a famous family herself. But I heard rumours that the marriage is not exactly a fairy tale story where the princess finally found the prince.” Is that so? I smiled since I find it funny.

“Really? Does any of you guys have her picture?” Jasmine? Are you perhaps jealous? No, it can’t be. This is the same woman who wants a divorce from me.

“Fortunately, we do!” I saw one of my friends asked for his phone from his wife before looking for a picture from our past.

“Ah! Found it!” My friend showed Jasmine a picture when we went to the beach.

“That girl is the one who wears the blue swimsuit.” Jasmine raised an eyebrow before facing me.

“Luckily, you’re married to me, huh?” Huh? What does she mean by that?

“Yes, indeed, I am lucky to have you as my wife, dear. Now, I think it’s time for you to keep that picture away, right?” I smiled at my friend, who immediately grabbed his phone and gave it to his wife to keep.

“Anyway, has anyone heard about a woman who went on a shopping spree just a few days ago? That woman went on buying every single item in a store and proceed to do the same when she entered another store. Even my wife couldn’t find the things she wanted because of that. We-,” my friend suddenly stop talking when I pretend to enjoy my champagne.

“I’m sorry for saying this but, we’re you the one who went on the shopping spree?” I turned to Jasmine, who smiled at my friends.

“My God. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to,” Jasmine waved her hands off.

“It’s okay. I was bored, and Cameron gave me an unlimited credit card.” My friends’ wives eyes widen.

“Hold on! You gave your wife an unlimited credit card?! Honey! Why can’t you give me one too?” I pour myself another glass of champagne. I am not the one who talks about shopping. Jasmine chuckled as she continues to eat.

“Should we continue this at the country club after this? Let our wives hang out with each other while we enjoy our time by playing golf.” That is a good idea, but I don’t know if Jasmine likes it though.

“What do you think of that idea, dear?” Jasmine smiled before wiping her mouth.

“I think it’s a great idea. Besides, it would be nice to be friends with everyone.” The other wives, too, agree to hang out while we play golf.

“It’s settled then! I’ll make some call and book the whole country club. Will that be enough, wife?” I chuckled when my friends seem to be weak when it comes to their wife. To be honest, even I have some fear when it comes to dealing with Jasmine.

Although we have never confessed to each other, I feel that Jasmine completes me, perhaps because I won’t have to listen to my parents and grandparents forcing me to find a bride.

“Is something in my face?” I shake my head no when Jasmine noticed me staring at her.

“Thank you-,” I whispered to my wife before continuing the conversation with my friends.