HE'S THE HANDSOME BASTARD

(Chapter 1)

'HUSBAND'

I couldn't do anything but endure my annoyance with this man. I don't know what kind of problem he has in life and it seems that he intends to sympathize with me.

We were quiet while traveling. it's just that you can't help but get attached to him sometimes, especially since the road has potholes.

"D*mn." he cursed several times as we bounced on the seat. Even though I wanted to laugh at his appearance, I stopped myself.

"Did you run away?"later I asked. I felt that the driver got a peek. He thought he was the one I was asking.

I turned to the man. He did not speak and remained frowning.

"Tourist?" I bent slightly to peek at his face. He hasn't spoken yet.

Is it ugly?

"Maybe he's coming back?" I asked again, then peered at him even more. I screamed as I almost fell off the tricycle due to bending over. Fortunately, the man grabbed me quickly. He immediately let go of my arm before glaring at me.

"Be careful.you shouldnt talk to strangers." he murmured. My mouth fell open.

What does he think of me, who doesn't understand English?

"Are you all right ma'am?" asked the driver. I just nodded before looking at the man again.

"You're not tough here, are you?" my tone was suspicious. He looked at me with raised eyebrows. Then he averted his eyes."Do you have any relatives in the publication? You look like you're from the city."

I snorted a little before letting out a sigh.

"You're rich, aren't you? Your things are branded." I added but he looked away even more. His eyes became mischievous and turned everywhere. "Taga city..."

I bit my bottom lip while secretly staring at him from the side.

He has a semi-pointed nose. His lashes are a bit long too. His Adam's apple protruded as well as his biceps. he also has pale skin emphasizing the blood rose color of his lips.

Does she look like an actress or model? I just can't name it.

"What's your name?" I asked again. The motor of the tricycle became noisy especially as the road became more bumpy."What's your name?"

"Will you keep the air silent?" he asked irritated causing me to stop. He didn't say that out loud, but the depth of his voice really scared me.

I bit my lip and looked away. It's bad if you can be rude. I faced the driver.

"Brother, what is your name?" I approached the driver. He got a little peek.

"Why maam?" he asked laughingly.

"It's nothing." I laughed. "It was ugly the other day, huh."

I didn't talk to the man behind me during the whole flight. I only talked to the driver so I wouldn't get bored. The man is quiet and doesn't speak. He is too mysterious and handsome.

"Oh brother, I'm right next to you."

The driver stopped the car. I quickly got off and walked inside to get the things. I felt that the man also followed but I ignored it. I just let him take his stuff inside. I'm busy fixing stuff on the side. Later I saw him handing the payment to the driver.

One thousand cash. My jaw dropped. I also saw the driver's mouth open.

"Come on sir, I don't have change there." He scratched his head. "You two only have one hundred pesos."

"Just keep the change." the man said firmly. The driver was still stunned but immediately took the payment in the end.

"T-thank you."

The man turned his back on her before putting the things aside one by one. The house here is close together and made of wood. If you look at it, it looks like it's really lost.

"Thank you for the payment." I said before taking my things. The tricycle is already on its way out."Where are you?"

He lightly brushed his hair before letting out a sigh. He looks troubled now.

"Isn't there a hotel here? Or even an apartment?" he asked a bit pissed.

"No." I shook my head. "It's a province. If you want a hotel, it's on the other side of the town. You might have to spend the night because it's a bit far."

"B*llsh*t!" he muttered a soft curse. I watched as he took out his cellphone. Love that and touchscreen. I was surprised when he removed the sim card and just threw it somewhere. He also removed the battery before putting it back in his pocket.

He looked at me with difficulty afterwards.

"I guess, I don't have any choice." he said. He glanced at the luggage once before looking around."Where is your house?"

"Huh?"

"I need a roof. I will spend my time there." he said matter of factly.

"What?" I almost shouted that. some passers-by looked in our direction. I swallowed in no time before straightening up."Are you a syndicate?"

"What?" his eyes narrowed.

"Syndicate!"

"Im not!" he fired back. "Don't worry ill pay for the rent."

"Rent? I thought I was just passing the time?" I scolded. My chest is heaving now because of annoyance and irritation.

"Until I find a place to stay. I will pay a lot. Dont worry." he said firmly.

Is this a handsome man? Maybe he can't afford my price?

We walked the rocky path to our old house. we had to go through the muddy fields before getting to the house itself.

He curtseyed that the white color was muddy and that he would love his shoes. I secretly laughed.

"Where the fvck is your house, woman? We've been walking for a while." he complained while carrying the suitcases and bags in his arms. It was obvious that he was very heavy with the things he was carrying.

"It's easy. It's coming." I said breathlessly.

Not far away I could see our house. opposite that stood the familiar image of a woman.

Aunty Laudine.

I felt the things fall as soon as we hit the ground.

"Come!" said Aunti before turning behind me. The man I was with must have noticed. He attended to me immediately, but he looked back at the man I was with.

"Slowly..." I sighed. I looked at the man. Although breathless, it was still very strong. He looked at me seriously.

"W-who is he with you, Mari?"Aunti whispered without taking her eyes off the man. I swallowed.

I want to tell him that I don't know him either.

"Is this your house?" the man asked causing us to look at him. He was at home looking at it as if he was curious about it. when he turned to me, I could read the intense disgust in his expression.

"W-who is he, Mari?" Aunty asked in surprise while still pointing at the man."He doesn't look like he's from here."

"Uhm... k-because... that's the truth--" the man cut me off. I was stunned when he came to me and then without warning grabbed me by the waist. He looked at aunty seriously. I saw that even Aunt Laudine was shocked by what he did.

"I'm her husband." the man claimed. My mouth protruded."Im Er..."he stopped in the middle of the introduction.

"E-Eren..." he swallowed hard.

His name is Eren?

"M-Mari?..." aunty before slowly looked at me. Asking for confirmation.

My mouth remained open. Even I was unable to speak. My brain is still processing what I heard.

"She's sleepy the whole trip. I guess, we need a complete rest." Eren replied. He looked down at me but I remained silent. "Lets go, wife?"

"Ahm... s-alright... you'd better go in first..." Aunti showed the house. Eren even had to pull me just to walk.

This is completely messed up! this is going to be a big trouble! He'll become a big burden!.

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