💜🩷 MARRIED TO THE
HIDDEN BILL❍NAIRE 💜🩷
( Love After Heartbreak )
CHAPTER 15❧16
THEME: His Bride From No Where.
Written by; Rhema J.
◎◎◎◎◎
DON’T COPY OR REPOST ⚠️
✧༺❃༻✧
( 𝘎𝘰 𝘛𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭 )
“Bro it’s not fair, I’ve always wanted one of those, but it got sold out yesterday!” Ivy pouted.
Mason ignored her and looked at Skyler. His eyes darkened when he saw her putting on an apron.
“Why are you on that? Come here” he called her over.
Skyler dropped the plate of soup before she walked over to Mason and Ivy was still glaring at her.
“What do you think you’re doing in the kitchen? Take that thing off, it’s Matilda’s job!” he said and she rolled her eyes.
“It’s Matilda’s job but I insisted on helping her” Skyler scoffed and he passed her the rose chocolate.
“Bro!!” Ivy squeezed her face, she gave Skyler another glare before matching upstairs.
Skyler looked at the chocolates before looking at Mason.
“This is my favorite type of chocolate, I don’t remember telling you about this and you don’t have to buy me things” she told him.
Mason only gave her a blank stare. Truth was going to get it for Ivy on his way back but he remembered her saying she didn’t want to gain weight so he gave it to Skyler instead.
“If you’re not going to eat it then trash it” he rolled his eyes and began walking towards the stairs.
Skyler just shook her head before opening the package. She took a piece and was about to put it in her mouth but stopped.
“His sister really likes, maybe I should give it to her instead” she said to herself.
••••
They were all eating dinner except from Ivy who still instead that she was watching her weight.
“I don’t get why Ivy is so obsessed with watching her weight, she’s already so slim is she planning to have toothpick legs?” Carson wondered out loud and Edna burst into laughter.
“What do you think you’re laughing at, aren’t you the same?” Maya glared at her.
Edna was about to talk back but old man Mario hits the table.
“Can we all eat in peace?” His voice carried an authoritative tone which made the table quiet again only the sound of their cutleries.
“So Mason, you still haven’t given me any post yet” Hudson started a new conversation.
“Come tomorrow in the afternoon and I’ll see what i can do” Mason didn’t take his eyes off his food.
“Cool, I’ll be there” Hudson smiled sheeply.
Edna stopped eating and looked straight.
“Actually everyone, I got invited to this year red carpet event. Since Mason is handling D•S styles then I wish to get a cloth from his side, I want to beat Regina as last year best look and be mentioned as number one of the hottest women in the LA and world wide” she announced and Skyler stylishly stared at her.
“On a serious note, I don’t want to be mean but why is hot magazine choosing girls with tooth pick legs as the hottest woman on earth? What happened to Nicki Minaj or cardi B?” Carson narrowed his eyes.
Edna pointed her table knife at him and faced Grandpa Mario.
“Grandpa, I thought you said no insults, Carson is insulting me again!” She complained but the old man ignored her.
“What do you say Mason? Are you going to help Edna in designing her dress?” Hudson looked at Mason.
Mason kept chewing on his food without sparing them a glance.
“Mason has a lot of work to do, he just inherited D•S styles with means he has lots of responsibilities. He needs to gets clients to his side, he can’t waste his time in doing favors for you” Maya rolled her eyes.
“But we are family, it’s always family first” Edna pouted.
“Mom is right, I need to work on other clients so I can’t help you” Mason finally spoke.
“But..” Edna still have more things to say but Skyler beat her to it.
“My father was a really good fashion designer and I use to work at glamorous designs before I married Mason. If you don’t mind I can help you with your dress” Skyler suddenly said.
Everywhere turned silent and every eyes were on her including Mason’s.
“You haven’t told us about yourself before you married my son! What does your parents do for a living?” Maya asked her.
“Like I said earlier, my father was a really good fashion designer, he was my role model until he died and my mom works as a catering, she makes really good food and thought me how to cook. I made this beef soup” she pointed the bowl of soup.
Maya glared at Matilda who was standing somewhere beside them.
“Why did you let her near the kitchen?” She asked.
“She insisted ma’am” Matilda replied.
“Trust me mom, it’s really good” Skyler forced a smile.
“Who’s your mom” Maya mumbled angrily.
Mason took the big spoon and dished himself some soup on his plate. He tasted it and nodded.
Everyone began tasting it one by one except from Maya. It smells and looks nice but she has a lot of pride.
“Hmm.. it’s really good and I love the beef” Edna complemented Skyler.
“She’s not wrong” Grandpa Mario smiled and nodded.
Dylan took a spoon and tasted but he didn’t say anything along with Antonio and Rosa.
“You see Maya, this is how you should train your daughter. No wonder she was lucky enough to marry Mason, you know that saying that the easiest way to win a man’s heart starts from his stomach” Rosa said while flashing a mocking smile at Maya.
Skyler didn’t know if she should smile or laugh. Was Rosa complementing her or trying to drag her into her fuel between her and Mason’s mom.
Maya hit the table and stood up angrily.
“All of you irritate me” she squeezed her face and stormed out.
Rosa felt satisfied on seeing her leave.
“Hey Skyler, I will let you design my dress for me because I trust you” Edna winked at her before standing up and leaving.
Skyler just smiled within herself, how she missed drawing and designing cloths.
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬
NEXT MORNING★
Ivy just finished dressing up for work, she was dressed in a short flare gown, next pop socks and long black boot, she came out of her room only to bump into Skyler who was dressed casually as usual.
“What do you want?” She frowned at her.
“Actually, yesterday I saw you really wanted this rose chocolate and your brother wouldn’t give it to you so I thought you should have it” Skyler showed her the chocolates.
“What if I take it and you report my brother?” Ivy crossed her arms together.
Skyler smiled at her.
“It can be our little secret, I won’t tell your brother that you broke your diet and you will start being nice to me” she smirked.
“If I refuse?” Ivy raised one of her brows up.
Skyler sighted a trash bin beside Ivy’s door and she smirked even more.
“I will just throw it away” Skyler walked towards the trash bin and acted like she wanted to throw it.
“I asked if I refused, I didn’t say I was going to refuse!!” Ivy shouted with the fear of thinking Skyler was going to throw it.
Skyler smirked and stretched it towards her.
“It’s a deal then” she said the moment Ivy collected it from her.
Ivy immediately tore the package and took a piece of the chocolate in her mouth. She groaned at the sweetness immediately but stopped when she saw Skyler looking at her.
She cleared her throat and pressed her lips together for some while before speaking up.
“Where are you going to this morning? I can drop you since I’m also off to work” she stylishly asked.
“I’m going to jiggy, Edna’s work place and Mason is dropping me off” Skyler replied.
“Thank God he is, I can’t park my car in that rat’s company! Good bye I’m off to work and thanks for the chocolate” Ivy shook her head and walked away.
Skyler only just watch her leave with a smile but it disappeared as she wondered why she was trying to build a good relationship with Mason’s family, not like their marriage was real.
She shook her head before leaving.
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬
LIGHTHOUSE HIGH★
Calvin was sitting alone as he was revising the maths the James thought him when his two friends forced themselves to sit beside him from the left and right, squeezing him one place.
“I heard you went to James place yesterday, gist me about him” one named Fred said.
“Was he shirtless or was he putting on those sexy shorts, feed my ears please” the second friend named Simon asked.
Carson’s eyes were just wide open.
‘How did I make friends with these people’ he thought inwardly before frowning.
“For the last time, I’m not into boys especially James!” He said out of frustration.
“Once upon a time, I was straight until I saw James” Fred said with a silly smile.
“Me too” Simon smiled.
“The both of you are stupid but something did happen when I went there” Carson said and they turned to face him at the same time.
“I saw a lady, smoking hot, she’s James’ cousin and maybe I might be interested” he told them.
Almost immediately a girl dressed in a uniform stepped inside the classroom and all eyes went to her.
“Hello everyone, my name is Gracie Paul and I’m new” she introduced herself with a smile.
It was like she had this perfect smiled and everyone couldn’t stop looking.
🗣️Who is she?
🗣️She’s hot!
🗣️Do you have a boyfriend?
🗣️Hey sexy I’m single!
🗣️Just a night stand will do!
🗣️I love your hair!
“It’s her!!” Carson tapped Fred and Simon but they were to busy drooling on her with their mouth wide open.
“Once upon a time I thought I was gay until she walked in” Fred said with a silly look on his face.
“Me too” Simon nodded, foolishly.
Carson stared at the both of them feeling speechless.
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬
JIGGY•COM★
Mason’s car stopped in front of Edna’s company then he looked at Skyler.
“When you’re ready to leave, call Alvin to drop you off and I think I should assign a personal bodyguard for you” he said, more like he was talking to himself.
“No need, I’ve been working without a body guard for twenty years now” she rolled her eyes.
“I still insist, the world is not as safe as you think” Mason replied.
Skyler knew Mason won’t listen to her so she just gave him a dry nod before stepping down from the car.
She waved at him and he only nodded at her and watched her enter the company before he faced front and Alvin drove off.
The company was quite big, the space was wide enough for people; workers and securities to patrol.
Skyler looked around and hung her backpack properly before she finally found the reception.
She walked over to the woman in glasses, pressing her laptop with a serious look on her face.
“Good morning ma’am, is miss Edna Delgado on ground?” Skyler asked politely.
The woman looked up from the laptop and gave her a professional smile.
“Hi! Do you have an appointment with her? What is your name please?” The receptionist asked in a professional tone.
“Yes it’s a private appointment but let her know it’s Skyler…” She began thinking if she should say Delgado but she shook her head and decided to use her last name instead.
“Tell her it’s Skyler Wang, I want to help her in designing her dress for the red carpet event” Skyler said.
“One second then” the receptionist brought out her telephone. She dialed a number and after few minutes, she gave Skyler a pass.
“Take the escalator to the third floor then turn right” she directed.
Skyler nodded and did as told till she found herself standing in front of a door then she looked on it.
It revealed a man dressed in form of a woman but she didn’t mind because she had seen things like this when she worked at glamorous designs.
“Who are you?” Zita looked at her from head to toes but not in a bad way.
“Come on Zita, let her in” Edna rolled her eyes and began catwalked over to them.
She was dressed in an expensive black flare gown stopping at her knees with red heels.
“Good morning there sister in-law, I’m glad you made it” she moved closer to Skyler and cheek peck her on both sides.
“Sister in-law? Is she married to one of your brothers Edna?” Zita gasped as he watched Skyler walked in.
“Zita leave me alone and watch over the other models” Edna rolled her eyes and sat down on the couch before crossing her legs together.
“Don’t worry ma’am, I’ll come back later for the gist!” Zita blew kisses at her before leaving the office.
Edna stared at Skyler with a smile and Skyler looked like she didn’t know what to do.
“Come on sis, sit beside me” Edna said.
Skyler nodded and took off her backpack before taking the space beside Edna.
“So what are you planning to do concerning my dress?” Edna asked.
“You can tell me what you have in mind and I’ll sketch them” Skyler replied and she brought out her sketchbook and pencil from her backpack.
“Okay” Edna stood up and faced Skyler.
“Take a look at me, I want this slim fish tale gown that would help in bringing out my bóobs, curves and ass that I don’t really have” Edna rolled her eyes before going to her dream land again.
“Then there will be this giant bow tie behind my back. The dress would have some shinning feathers and… I don’t really know but I’m picturing myself to look graceful, like the angel I am” Edna sighed with a smile before looking at Skyler who was busy with her sketchbook.
After some minutes, Skyler showed it to her.
“Something like this?” She asked.
Edna’s eyes widened as she collected it. “Hell it’s just like I imagined, who thought you how to draw like this?” She looked dazzled.
“It’s a gift, I have a passion in fashion designing” Skyler smiled and stood up.
Edna was too surprised to talk.
“How do you want the color to be or should I look for one?” She asked.
“Cream mixed with light blue sort of, I will pay for all the expenses, send your account details!” Edna gave the book back to Skyler.
“Thank you, I will start working on it because it would take time” Skyler smiled at her.
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬
STARBUCKS STUDIO★
“And cut!” Director James said.
Ivy and Blake stooped the scenes they were shooting immediately.
“That was perfect, we’ll continue tomorrow” he said and the camera men began leaving.
Ivy began limping to a nearby chair. She hurt her legs earlier while shooting.
“Still hurt?” Blake came to sit beside her and she nodded.
He took her legs but she pulled back. He gave her a stare before taking off her heels and placing her legs on his thigh.
It was swollen red.
“Looks bad, a soft massage will be fine” he said before looking back. “Can anyone get a some leg ointment?” He asked out loud.
Few minutes later, a worker brought the ointment and he began using it on her legs gently.
“Blake” a family voice called him and he turned back to see Regina. She didn’t look happy with what she was saying.
“Babe…oh it’s not what you think, she hurt her legs so I’m helping her” he immediately explained.
“But it still looks inappropriate since you’re a man” she said before shaking her head.
“Oh no, I forget the present I brought for director James in my car, babe can you help me get it? I’ll take care of Ivy” Regina said with a sweet smile.
“Sure” Blake nodded and stood up and left. Regina sat beside Ivy then took her legs.
“You should know that you’re nothing but a co star to my boyfriend so you should shake whatever you’re having in your head or you will get it from me” Regina gave her a warning look.
Ivy just stared at her face, she couldn’t blink until Blake came back.
“Here are the flowers babe” he said.
Regina stood up and hugged Blake’s arms with a smile.
“Ivy is fine, I took care of her legs” she said to him.
“Really?” Blake looked at Ivy but she looked elsewhere.
“Yes babe, come on let’s go see the director” she held his hands and pulled him out.
Ivy only stared at them till they were out of sight.
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬
D•S STYLES★
Mason finally closed his laptop after the two hours online meeting with some online investors that seems to be interested in working with him.
A knock sounded on his door and he adjusted his face mask.
“Come in” he replied and the door opened and Sunny stepped in with a small carton in her hands.
“Boss this package arrived and I don’t know if you know the person that sent it to you” she reported.
“Drop it and leave” came an order she obeyed.
Mason sighed and open the carton. There was a letter and he opened it with a blank look.
His eyes narrowed when he saw the blood stained ink of a writing that says ‘D•S is mine, go to hell’.
✎𝐓𝐁𝐂..