Freya's lips parted as she entered the party hall. She couldn't believe that the party was only held in a part of the Marcus' mansion. The area is very wide. She was even more amazed when she looked up. The ceiling is so high and the chandeliers sparkle like diamonds. "Gorgeous!" she whispered.
"You look better," Jacob commented.
Freya's chest heaved again. "Stop it," she said.
"Why? It's true that there is nothing more beautiful than you...whether it's a place, an object or a person." Jacob pulled Freya closer to him and grabbed her waist. "Don't try to run away from me, wife. Look at those eyes. They are making you as their target," he murmured.
"Target? What?" Freya looked at Jacob's hand that was now on her waist.
"I bet they are now drooling to have you by their side. Haven't you noticed? Those men here have been eyeing you for a while now…old or young." Jacob's jaw clenched when he saw Jackson. "Maybe they are now undressing you in their minds. Look how my half-brother looks at you. His eyes are on fire," he whispered.
Freya gulped as she looked around. Her husband was right. Almost everyone is looking at her. Her cheeks suddenly turned red. Is she really that beautiful now?
"Don't wonder why the attention of the audience is on you. You're the prettiest among the ladies here, wife. I know you're not confident so I want you to know how beautiful you are...not just today but also every single day ." Jacob tilted his head. Now he was staring into his wife's eyes. "I'm so into you, Freya Oligario-Gray."
Freya's eyes widened when Jacob suddenly kissed her. She even parted her lips to give way to Jacob's lips. She didn't understand why she didn't protest. She closed her eyes. She forgot they were in front of a crowd. The next thing she knew, she's kissing him back. When Jacob suddenly stopped kissing her, she became disappointed.
'Why did he stop?' Freya thought.
Jacob smiled when he saw Freya's reaction. His eyes darted on his wife's lips. He even saw how Freya bit her lower lip. He pulled his wife's waist closer and then he whispered, "We will continue at home later. Some people are about to die because of jealousy."
Freya suddenly came to her senses and bowed. 'Shit! I forgot that many people were looking at us earlier. What is happening to me?'
Jacob held Freya's chin. After that, he gave her a kiss on the cheeks. "Don't be shy. We're married. It's a normal thing," he said.
"Let go of me," Freya ordered.
"No," Jacob replied.
Freya widened her eyes. Jacob just shook his head.
"If I let you go, someone will be after you." Jacob turned to Jackson who was now sipping tequila. He smirked. "He's dying inside," he whispered.
Jacob was surprised when his wife was the one who grabbed his waist. From Jackson, his eyes moved to his wife's hand that was now wrapped around his waist.
"Good morning, Miss Rhea," Freya greeted. Jacob showed her a photo earlier in the car so she immediately recognized her.
"Good morning, Freya. Is that right?" Rhea said smiling.
Freya nodded.
Rhea could not explain her feelings at that time. She was very happy that her daughter was in front of her but there was sadness in her eyes because she could not yet hug and call Freya as her own daughter. She mourned for several years. She missed her husband and daughter for several years too! Even though her life with Ythan was good, she still wasn't happy because she felt that she would never be able to be whole again. All the love that would have been for Freya, she poured into Yvette and now she regrets it so much because Yvette was able to betray her. She tried to stop the tears from forming in her eyes. Her heart was overjoyed that Freya grew up to be a healthy, beautiful and a good person. She was also very thankful that it wasn't Jackson whom her daughter married. She suddenly felt complete as a woman. Freya got her eyes. The rest of Freya's features were Ramil's genes!
Jacob noticed that Rhea seemed uncomfortable. 'Does she know already?' he thought.
"You two got everyone's attention. Looks like the honeymoon isn't over yet," Rhea said jokingly.
Jacob and Freya laughed.
"I'm sorry. My husband is a bit clingy and naughty," Freya said shyly.
Rhea wanted to hug her daughter. She wanted to admit that she was Rhea Oligario...the wife of Ramil Oligario and her mother. The restraint that she does is too much especially when her husband, Ythan, came by her side.
"Jacob and Freya have arrived. Do you know that my wife has been waiting for you?" Ythan said smiling.
Rhea's smile faded when she heard Ythan say that. Her eyebrows met. 'How did he know I was waiting for Jacob and Freya? I don't say anything to him,' she wondered in her mind.
"I'm sorry if we were so late. We had some things to attend to before we came here," Freya explained.
"It's okay, hija. By the way, you look stunning!" Ythan commented.
Jacob could clearly see how sticky Mr. Marcus to his wife so he suddenly kissed her in front of the Marcus' couple.
Freya secretly pinched Jacob's back. In return, Jacob patted her butt.
"You guys look really cute," Ythan stated.
"Mrs. Marcus, can I talk to you just the two of us? I have something very important to tell you," Freya said hesitantly.
Rhea suddenly became speechless because of what Freya said but she thought more when she looked at Ythan. His face showed a lot of surprise.
"Mrs. Gray, why don't you say what you want to say now? Don't you want Jacob and I to hear what you will be talking about?" Ythan asked, smiling.
"With all due respect Mr. Marcus, I only want to talk to Mrs. Marcus first. It took me a lot of courage just to say this so please, let us talk privately," Freya replied.
Ythan raised his eyebrows. He turned to Jacob. "Mr. Jacob Anderson, is it okay with you if they talk privately?"
Jacob nodded. "It's not a big deal," he said.
Rhea was told that Ythan might already know something about Freya's true identity. She closed her eyes tightly. 'Sorry Freya, I have to do this to protect you,' she thought.
Freya and Jacob were waiting for Rhea's answer.
"I'm sorry, Freya. I have no spare time today. Maybe, we can discuss it this coming weekend or you can tell me about it right now," Rhea said.
Freya looked at Jacob. Her eyes speak. 'What should I do?'
Jacob's eyebrows furrowed. 'Tell her now,' he thought.
"Mrs. Marcus, regarding your investments in my father-in-law's business..."
"What about it, Freya?" Rhea asked. She breathed a sigh of relief. She had already confirmed that Freya did not know that she is her mother.
Freya was about to speak when Yvette and Jackson suddenly arrived. They all looked in the direction of Yvette and Jackson when Yvette suddenly spoke.
"Mama, papa... Jackson and I decided to announce our engagement today," Yvette smiled as she stared at the man that she loves.
Jacob immediately frowned. 'What the hell are you thinking, Jackson? I thought, we will use Freya's connection to save our company?' Jacob's mind screamed.
"Jackson, I thought marriage was not on your mind yet? What made you change your mind so quickly?" Rhea asked sincerely.
Jackson looked at Ythan. "Your husband convinced me to marry your daughter as soon as possible," he replied with a smile.
"What are you saying?" Ythan said, annoyed. His eyes landed on Yvette. He gave her a warning look.
"I'm asking for your permission. I want to marry your daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus," Jackson said formally.
Rhea grinned while laughing while Ythan couldn't paint his face.
"Mama, papa, please give us your blessing today," Yvette pleaded.
Jacob rolled his eyes. He already has an idea of what his Kuya Jackson is planning.
The Gray brothers looked at each other. Jackson just smiled at Jacob.
"Miss Rhea, I have something important to tell you."
Jackson's eyes widened when he heard who had come. "J-Joana?" he said while slowly moving behind him.