Madeline’s POV

Hunter didn’t let go of my hand until we reached his car. He opened the passenger’s door for me, and he also helps me fastened my seatbelt. I can feel that my fiance is not in the mood; well, Hunter always looks intimidating and seldom smiles. I am afraid to talk, and then before he starts the car, I couldn’t believe he looked at me and smiled.

“Where do you want to eat, Madeline?” He asked, and I couldn’t stop myself from feeling so excited, and I turned my head and looked at his sister.

“Where do you want to eat, Lily?” I asked, and I almost laugh when I see how much her eyes turned so big.

“Thank you, Madeline; would it be alright if we will eat some burgers and fries?” She asked with sparkling eyes, and I know how much she craves this kind of food because they always eat based on their mother’s taste. And I looked at her brother, and I can see the wide grin on Hunter’s face.

“Of course, sweetheart, tonight we will eat your favorite food,” Hunter said as he looked at Lily’s reflection in his rearview mirror. And I can’t help myself from smiling, and I can tell Lily is very excited to tour the city.

“Can we watch a movie, Hunter?” Lily asked, and when I looked at him, Hunter is nodding his head.

“Sure, we will do whatever you want tonight, Lily.” He said, and I felt so happy that I would spend time with the people I care about, and Lily was ecstatic as we ate our dinner, and I felt so conscious every time I caught Hunter staring at me. I know he will be my husband soon, but I am not still used to his intense stare, and it makes me feel so hot all over my body. And I can’t stop thinking about the sweet moments I shared with him, and I am excited to be alone with him again.

We hit the cinema after we eat our dinner, and I feel so happy when Lily holds my hand as we wait for Hunter as he lined up to buy tickets for the animation that we are going to watch, and of course, it was Lily’s choice.

“Madeline, I am so happy tonight, and I felt guilty because my mom hurt you again,” Lily said as he looked up at me.

“Don’t worry about it, Lily. Your brother defended me, so I felt okay now. But you know what, Lily? I don’t want your mom and Hunter to have a gap because of me, and I am still hoping that your mom will like me someday.” I replied.

I felt so happy that Hunter decided to take us out, and I know he was disappointed with his mom, and I hate that they have some misunderstanding because of me. But Leticia’s words pierced into my heart, and I still wish that a time will come that Hunter’s family will accept me to be part of their family.

By the time we get inside the theater, Hunter holds my hand, and I can feel the sparks that ignite my entire frame, and I can’t stop myself from grinning from ear to ear, and I am just glad he can’t see my face because of the darkness inside the cinema. I am seated in between Lily and Hunter while Lisa settled herself next to Lily.

“Are you having fun, Maddie?” Hunter whispered in my ear, and it made me feel goosebumps all over my body. I noticed he was looking at my face most of the time while we were watching the show. I felt shy when I can’t control myself and laughed with all my heart content together with Lily and Gina, the movie was so funny, and even though Hunter was sitting beside me, I can’t stop myself from laughing out loud. And I think only Hunter didn’t enjoy the show because I haven’t heard him laugh even once.

Is he for real? Or maybe it was because he was looking at my face the entire time, and I can’t control myself from blushing every time our eyes meet. It has been a long time that I watched a movie together with Gina. There are a lot of good movies that I missed because I am so busy working my different part-time jobs.

“Yes, Hunter, and I am sorry if I laughed loudly, this is the first time I have fun after a long time, and I want to say thank you,” I said and turn my head to him. I suddenly felt I am out of breath when I realized his face is so near me, and I thought he would kiss me, and my anticipation was killing me, and I felt a little frustrated when he moves away from me, then he looked at me in the eyes. 

“I love it that you are having fun with my sister, I felt guilty because for how many times I promised to watch a movie with her, but due to my busy schedule, I always had no time to accompany my sister.” He said, and I can feel how he cares for Lily.

“And now hearing my sister laughed with you and Gina warmed my heart.” He added.

“Why aren’t you laughing with us?” I asked, and he smiled at me, and it was the kind of smile that will make my heart beating so fast like I was running.

“Well, I always miss the fun part because I can’t stop staring at your beautiful face, Madeline, and I can’t wait to be alone with you.” He said, and I think I am going to melt. I didn’t expect Hunter to act this way, but I am enjoying every moment of it, and I love the way he teases me right now that I am seated beside his sister. I don’t know how to react, and I want to flirt back with him, but I felt uneasy because Lily is sitting beside me even though I know she wants to see Hunter and me being so in love with each other. I only smile sweetly at him because I don’t know what to say to him, and I return my gaze on the screen. I can no longer concentrate on the movie because Hunter held and squeezed my hand, and I am so excited to be alone with him. 

Lily was talking to us the entire ride in going back to the Divension mansion. And I can tell Hunter was fascinated by his sister, and I felt so glad that the house is so quiet by the time we arrived. Even though I am so worried about Hunter’s parents and his two other siblings, I feel better because now that Hunter knew that they mistreated me, I hope there would be some changes in their treatment. Gina said her goodbyes to us, and I know she has so many things to ask me, but she can’t talk to me yet because of Lily and Hunter’s presence.

“Goodnight, Hunter, and thank you so much for tonight; I had fun.” Lily said, and she hugs her brother, and he kissed his sister on her forehead. 

“You are welcome, Lily.” He replied.

“Good night, Maddie, and see you tomorrow.” Lily said to me, and she embraced my waist tightly, and I encircled my arms on her back.

“Good night, Lily.” I said, and I kissed her cheek, and then she walks away from us. Hunter was silent, but he put his arm around my shoulders as we walk to my bedroom, and I can’t stop myself from feeling so uneasy.

“I will go back later, Madeline. I need to go to my room first.” He said, and my heart shouted with joy.

“Okay, ” I replied in more than a whisper because I can hear the loud beating of my heart.

“See you later, my sweet, Madeline.” He declared, and he left me in front of my door, and I get inside my room with trembling knees because I felt so exhilarated to be sleeping beside Hunter again. I quickly take a bath, and I hate myself that I try to look for the sexiest nightgown I can find in my closet. I know I should not feel embarrassed because I am his fiancee, but I can’t control the emotion I felt towards Hunter. 

Hunter didn’t knock on my door, but instead, he went straight into my room, and I swallowed my saliva when I raised my head and looked at his toned body. He was wearing a sleeveless top and sleep shorts. I was already lying on my bed, and he lay beside me immediately. And when Hunter pulled me closer to his muscular body, I closed my eyes because I want to savor this moment. Having him so close to me makes me feel so at peace.

“Madeline, I don’t know how to apologize to you. I am sorry for my parents and siblings, and now that I know the truth about their treatment towards you, rest assured nothing like that will happen ever again. I will be your husband in less than two weeks, and I should be your protector, Maddie. Don’t worry, and I will make sure no one can hurt and harm you ever again.” He said, and I can feel his steady heartbeat as she put my head on his chest.

“But I am so proud of you because you are a strong woman, I hate myself that I didn’t tell them never to hurt you, but they are my family. I expect them to treat you nicely, and I know they want Kaye to be my wife, but I only want you, and I hope they will respect my decision as well.” He added, and I am speechless because I felt so overwhelmed with too much happiness.

“Be patient, Madeline; after our wedding, I will take you out of here. I don’t care if my father will get angry unless they treat you fairly, whether I am present or I am not in the house. I should have known they were only acting nice towards you every time I am around..” He said, and he pressed his hard muscles on my body, and I can feel the electricity that travels my entire frame, and this time I can say I am no longer afraid to face his whole family again, knowing he will be there to protect me.