His Damage Control Wife

Chapter 14

Kalahari.

Right after we left bad luck descended upon us .

Traffic... a transport goods truck had overturned right in the middle of the road.

There was no going forth or back we were stuck . There was no signal . I was worried I would arrive so late .

Luckily after the long wait the truck was removed from the road. Fortunately no one was harmed in the truck. The driver suffered minor injuries and a trauma.

Pierce stared at me , making me relish what Samantha did to my gown . It was as perfect as I wanted it to be.

I trekked down the isle as we had wasted a lot of time on the road .

" Dear beloveds we are gathered here to witness the union between Kalahari Kara and Pierce Sanchez" the priest began.

Pierce looked very handsome .His outfit was something I have seen in many Nigerian men . It's a good outfit, nearly all the men are wearing that.I suddenly realized everyone wore African attires.

Anna was in a gorgeous Kente dress.

She did all this for me . Despite that it's not a happy wedding she does her best to make it more about my culture and myself and not on her angry bird of a bother .

" Do you Kalahari Kara take Pierce Sanchez to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to cherish, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part ?"

" I do"

Pierce slid the wedding ring down my ring finger .

He turned to Pierce.

" Do you Pierce Sanshez take Kalahari Kara to be your lawfully wedded wife , to love and cherish for richer or for poorer till death do you apart?"

Pierce gave me a frigid gaze .

" I do ". he said.

His words came out like venom .Most likely a sign of irritation in saying those words.

There was no ring for me to slid down his finger.

" in my culture we don't wear bands. " he announced .

Everyone was in awe. Anna was not cheerful when he said that.

I put on a broad smile and raised my ring finger , to switch the mood and show I was happy even when I wasn't.

" Is there anyone that opposes of this union or hold your breath till the end of time "

Crickets.

I could feel how uneasy everyone felt.Pierce was not acting right his faking was really coming out.

I don't think the press will let this slide .

Suddenly one by one the gathering began to turn their heads.

Someone was making his way to the front. As he got closer and closer .I got to see him .

I had never seen him nor did I know him.

Escorted by three men he sat at the front seat.

He was quite good looking,. he wore a crisp neat white shirt and dark pants .

His body was well endowed , his hair ,shoulder length and very fresh , quite tall.

His eyes met mine , he had gray eyes.

I glared back to Pierce , well he was right infront of me .

And we were getting ... whatever s**t was going on.

Pierce had the most annoyed look on his face .I don't know what this handsome man did to him ,maybe they are foes.

" You may now kiss the bride" the priest said.

Pierce sucked the life out if my lungs. His kiss was like the was sucking petrol out of a truck.

He didn't kiss me like this during the press meeting.

It may have looked s****l judging by the " aaw" from the congregation.

I just hope the children are not witnessing this .

I was finally Mrs Sanchez .

He finally broke off from the mouth torment he was giving me .

I grinned happily .He was really not following the script.I hate to see Anna dissappointed.

Everyone could tell he didn't want to marry me.

He didn't hold my hand as we marched down the isle .Instead I distracted myself as well as the media with dancing with the children as the crowd sprinkled rice on us.

I got into the car first he came after .

The driver drove out of the event.

" your sister has worked so hard to make sure this is a success and you are really ruining it Pierce" I said .

"I hate you , that's why .I can't fake with you woman it's tiring"

he clamored.

" I already know that, if I had the chance to choose I would have stayed away from you too. Gosh ,it must be hard to be you , you are bloating with anger and hate. It only hurts you Pierce . Am just doing my job " I let out.

I will never get why some people erratically choose to loathe someone based on their religion, race, s****l orientation, like this people have done no harm. They are just living their lives, they didn't steal your rent and you decide to wake up and hate .Such a sad soul.

He was frowning the entire time in the car.

Meanwhile I was making the most out of it.

I was dressed by the best stylist in the whole of Africa, my students and their parents came to my wedding, I was inside an expensive classic car, Molly is doing well .Life couldn't get any better than that.

" what are you smiling about?" he asked bitterly

" it's a fabulous day that I get to celebrate with my students and their parents ."

" peasants find happiness in anything " he muttered.

" rich people are always frowning at anything " I replied .

He didn't say anything.

We arrived at the venue. He still couldn't hold my hand , not that I wanted him to. The press need to be assured , he's really drawing Anna back.

At the reception he was so boring .I decided to dance with the children, have some small talk with the guests.

He didn't let me cut and feed him the cake because as he put it " he had a sugar allergy"

I cut the cake with a few of the kids , we shared it to the guests .

I pardoned myself to the restroom.

" s**t " I muttered.

My periods had started , I realized the dress had slightly began to show a tiny sign that indeed it was that time of the month.

I didn't carry any sanitary pads. I doubt anyone would have it .

I hoped that someone would come in and I can send them to get one for me . If I don't wear the pads it would be easy to notice I am having a cloudy day in my uterus.

The door opened but it wasn't a lady but a man .

The man that made Pierce grimace even more.

He glared at me , maybe he was bewildered and entered the wrong restroom.

I was skeptical of what to say, he's so stunning and he's in here with me...alone .

He looked at my legs,I felt warmth streaming down.

I knew I was f****d up. I couldn't leave this restroom without wearing the sanitary pads.

" this is so embarrassing" I chuckled as I held my dress from touching my skin and the period making its irritating presence.

He took out something from his pocket.

A pad.

" I noticed, back while you were cutting the cake " he said .

His voice was captivating, but he didn't sound like any American I have met.

Oh no !

" was it too visible?"

" not really, here have this hope it helps " he said.

" thanks a lot"

I took the pad from him and ran into the empty toilet to quickly adjust it on my underwear.

" thanks " I said after I was done.

" you are welcome Kalahari" he asserted.

How did he know my name ?

" Congratulations on your wedding" he said.

If only he knew how those words are meaningless in this union between my new husband and I .

" thank you " announced forcing a smile.

He took out a card and gave it to me .

It was matte purple.

It had his name and address .

I marveled to myself , do they always walk with this cards randomly hoping to give it to someone?

" call me if you need anything"

I nodded.

**********

I left the restroom confirming all was well , though the stain wasn't very visible , lucky it was already nightfall.

" where were you " Pierce implored .

" restroom, my periods came in "

" Gossiping your misery in the toilet" he said.

I shook my head.

I walked away from him before my moods swerved to a hundred.

I spotted Anna she was helping her son sit on the chair . Her kids are so beautiful.

" you want some more cake? " she said to him.

He shook his head ,he turned to me .

" hey Anna " I greeted.

" Kalahari, " she grinned .

I took a seat next to her son .He gawked at me , probably wondering who I am.

" mama am sleepy" he said.

She carried him on her lap and laid his head on her chest to soothe him.

" how old is he ?"

" he's turning five" she said.

" he's cute " I said .

" thank you , am sorry for ..."

" the wedding was great, the food adequately in plenty. The kids and the parents are having a blast . This is the best day .Thank you so much"

" But... Pierce"

" he can go eat a pineapple" I said.

We both giggled.

She smiled at me .

" your gown is beautiful. " she said.

" thanks " I said

I wish I could make her happy, she was really upset by her brother .His behavior is very awful.

I turned to my right, I saw a small crowd gathering .

My guts felt a bitter taste. I quickly got up and went there .

Making my way through the crowd. I was shocked at what I saw .

Pierce and the gorgeous gentleman were glaring right into each other , standing face to face .Like two bulls about to fight.

More like a face off that could turn lethal if no one stopped it .

" Pierce " I called .

The other gentleman sauntered away .

As he passed me he flickered .

His men followed after him.

What the hell just happened?

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I was flabbergasted by the mansion, a modern complex, with massive glass Windows .

I felt like I was in a hip-hop music video house .

I was a little excited as I had never seen such a house in my life.

I followed after him, leading to his room

A big orgy like bed met my eyes.

I took off my shoes .

" what are you doing?" he asked.

"getting ready to sleep"

He chuckled .

" this isn't your room." she said .

" excuse me , we are married ".

" only on paper" he answered back.

" jerk" I muttered.

His cold eyes turned darker .

" what did you just call me ?"

" jerk"

He walked away surprisingly.

He stopped and turned to me .

" why did you invite him?" he asked .

" who?"

He punched my face right on my cheek that I dropped down dizzy , my nose began to drip some blood .

" Tell me !" he growled.

" I don't know who you are talking about, " I said .

He caught me by my neck .

" it was your event so tell me why did you invite him!" he yelled .

I struggled to get up, he stepped on my fingers .

I cried out.

I was still in pain from my bruise as a result of his gunshot on my arm .

So the pain is still present and he was adding more pain to me .

His phone rang, a big save.

" I will resume this "

He walked away to answer his phone.

I struggled to get myself up.

Great start for a wedding night.