Entwined With the Villainous Guardian
Chapter 128: Say My Name

Chapter 128: Say My Name

The next morning, Viviana didn’t know if Leander would eat breakfast, but she prepared for him too. All the while, she couldn’t help but stare at her ring.

Mary was the first to ask about the ring, and with a blushing face, Viviana showed her the ring. Soon, all the maids joined in having a view of the ring. Katerina came to disperse them away.

Viviana didn’t know why Katerina glared at her lately. Usually, she would bow her head and leave the place leaving Katerina, but this time, she stared back at Katerina.

Aren’t I the wife? Don’t I have "power" and "responsibilities"? I would be of higher status than the housekeeper, right?

Just as she expected, Katerina bowed and left the kitchen. Viviana hoped that Katerina would go and complain to Leander and Leander removes her "power". She wanted nothing to do with the Kastello family structure.

She was not in the mood for a lavish breakfast. She only prepared toast and eggs with sausages and beans. She decided to visit the salon today. And maybe while at it, she can spend a lot so that Leander takes away her "power".

She didn’t want any "power" given by Leander. That would only lead to pain exerted by Peter. She does not want to endure more pain.

Maybe she should use her "power" to find an escape route. But then she will have to live looking over her shoulders for the rest of her life. That’s not an optimum solution.

What can she do?

Maybe he is as confused as her on whether he can accept her or not. But it is impossible for him to even like her. Maybe he has another agenda that she isn’t aware of.

She was in deep thought as she set up the plates.

"Minnie!!!"

She heard him roar from his room. He sounded urgent as if he was in pain. Did he slip or something?

"Coming!"

She ran up the stairs as fast as her little legs could take her. She entered the room panting. He was wearing his cufflinks. She looked at him. He held out his hand.

He shouted as if he was going to die for this? She could only sigh.

Taking in a deep breath to calm herself, she walked to him and helped him with his jewelry. He is going out early today.

"Breakfast is ready," she said. She didn’t think he will have breakfast.

Usually, he doesn’t get fully dressed before breakfast. After he wears his suit, only the cats are allowed to touch him. And the lint rollers.

"I was asked to join breakfast with my grandpa," he said and she nodded.

"I’m going to the spa today," she "informed" as he told her to.

She didn’t know what the arrangements are going to be. She knew that he won’t allow her to go alone taking a cab or a bus.

Leander nodded and said nothing more. She looked at him for any instructions but he said nothing. She bowed her head and her eyes ended up on his finger.

He was wearing his ring when he goes to meet his grandfather! That was the only ring he was wearing. He is not wearing the signet ring his grandfather sent him. She tried to make him wear that signet ring, but he refused to. And today, he is only wearing his wedding band.

Her heart skipped a beat. She couldn’t understand him.

He watched her changing last night and yet didn’t make any move. Then when they went to bed, he hugged her and didn’t let go. In the morning, she felt something sticking to her. She could guess what it might be. But he didn’t make any move and went to the bathroom.

Maybe it was the tantrum she threw that other day that made him disgusted with her. But he hugged her all the time. She didn’t know what to do. She was lost.

"You’re sweating," he said. "Don’t spend too much effort in the kitchen!"

"No, it’s not..."

She paused midsentence as she was stunned. Leander wiped her forehead with his handkerchief ever so gently. He didn’t have to do that.

He is confusing her.

"I’ll get you another handkerchief," she was about to turn.

"Why?" he looked at her as if she didn’t make sense. He folded the slightly wet handkerchief and placed it back in his trouser pockets.

It’s going to smell after a while...

She sighed.

"What did your friends tell you about the ring?" he asked.

He had a feeling that she would have shown them the ring already. He was informed that she has gotten close to many of them to the extent of watching soap operas with them.

She was happy about the ring. That he knew. And they would have noticed her ring and told her something about it.

He didn’t get the reaction he wanted. He wanted to have her on the bed. He was told women liked gifts and would offer themselves.

But she didn’t offer herself. He didn’t know how else they are going to have sex again. She does not like it if he starts it, and he doesn’t know how to make her initiate.

Ugh!

"Friends?" Viviana raised her brows. "My friends are dead," she bowed her head.

She is not going to call the people in this house or anyone else for that matter her friends. That would only bring them danger.

Leander sighed. There she goes. She is under the impression that he is going to kill anyone and everyone she likes.

Can’t she think? He made sure to keep everyone who gets along with her near her. Why would he hurt them?

Stupid!

Stupid! What can I do with you?

He grabbed her chin. Her big dark eyes ended on him. "Change before stepping out," he said.

Viviana nodded. She was planning on it. He wouldn’t want his wife going out like a commoner.

Viviana blinked her eyes as he kept on staring at her. She relaxed as she fell into the deep pool of his mystic eyes.

He wetted his lips and leaned closer to her. She tried to take a step back but her back rested on the wall.

Oh my God!

Viviana’s heart started to beat erratically. She couldn’t breathe with her nose and so she breathed with her mouth.

Her warm breath displaced the fringes carelessly resting on his forehead. Slowly his face magnified in front of her. He placed his hand on the wall pinning her. Viviana pressed her palms to the wall and gulped.

"Say my name," he said.