MARRIED TO MR POPULAR : Episode 31 – 40

(Rude and grumpy)

Episode 40

By: Faith Lucky.

Bethel’s Pov:
Nicole and I got off the cab and walked into the busy street. What the heck? It was so full and busy.
She had given me a face cap to wear so I don’t get recognized – just incase.

“Wow! I knew this concert would be a lit. It seems the entire city is in attendance”,Nicole said as we walked through the crowd.

Go$h! If the street is this populated, then how would the inside be?

The whole place was just glowing as majority of the people there were putting on red.

Most of them were standing in pairs – boy and girl – and were romancing.
Gross.

“Hm. I’m sure all these people are here because of Ryan” Nicole said along the way and I rolled my eyes.

We finally got to the entrance of the hall where the concert was taking place and Nicole paid for our tickets and gained us access into the hall.
It seems someone was performing on stage already.

“Woah!” She exclaimed as we walked into the brimful hall.

Geez! The crowd was way too much.

“I’m telling you, Bethel; all these people are here for your husband” she said as we jostled our way through the crowd.
But unfortunately, we couldn’t go farther as there was no more space and nobody wanted to give room for another.

“Wohoo!” Some of the ladies kept screaming nosily.

“Hm. I guess we’re stuck here, then” Nicole shrugged and I folded my hands.

I looked at the lady performing on the stage and…Oh, my! It was Mira.

Oh, God! I was just noticing.

She was a popular musician and crazy dancer and I could say she was actually the only female musician I liked.

Hm.

She sang and danced so beatifically and finally rounded it up, setting the hall on ovation.

“I love you, Mira!” Someone screamed close by from the crowd.

She blew a kss and left the stage

“Aw. That was so sweet” Nicole whispered.

The emcee came up and introduced the next artist which happened to be someone I didn’t really know.

“We want Ryan!!!” Someone yelled from the crowd and I flinched.
What the heck?

“Oh, my gee!” Nicole exclaimed.

“Yes, Ryan!” Someone else screamed from the hall.

The emcee acted like he didn’t hear them and made welcome to the new artist who started performing without faltering.

He sang beautifully and few of the people around me danced.

“Come on,Bethel; let’s dance” Nicole said and tried holding my hand, but I resisted.

Then, she laughed and danced alone.

After a while, the artist rounded up his performance and the emcee came up again.

“And now…” He spoke into the mic.

“Let’s make welcome to our World’s Most Favorite, the World’s Best, the Country’s Pride…”

The ladies were already screaming and jumping.

“Ryan Winthrop!” He announced and the entire hall got litted.

“Ryan!!!”

“Yes!!!”

“My oppa!!!”

They all shouted even before they saw him.

‘I love you!!!”

‘Ryan!!!”

Hold on; are these ladies aware he’s married???

Ryan finally showed up on stage and the ovation tripled. How on earth will he perform with all these noise?

“I love you, Ryan!!”

“Please, see me…”

“Look at me…’

Are these ladies dumb? They’re so far from the stage. How do they expect him to see them?

The emcee left the stage and he took hold of the mic.

Gosh! He was charming.

He was putting on a black trouser, tucked in with a red T shirt. Then, a black jacket.

He looked extremely handsome with his cute baby face. Pure gold jewelries kept glittering around him as he dressed to kill.

He looked so perfect – like a god – and I suddenly wondered – is this the same guy I share the same room with??

“Oh, my God! Bethel, He’s so cute” Nicole said dreamily and I gawped at her.

I folded my hands and looked at the stage. So, this is the reason he couldn’t treat me for valentine, huh? Not even a gift.

“Hi…” He spoke into the mic and all the ladies started falling on each other again.

Oh, God!

I spotted a lady being rushed out.

Ryan probably realized he couldn’t talk to the crowd because he started singing immediately.

It was a slow enchanting song. And the instrumentalists followed him up immediately.

As soon as he started singing, the ovation began to die off as everyone was probably gripped by the emotional song.

He closed his eyes and sang so perfectly, making me blush. That’s my husband.

He sang the song for a short time and by the time he was done, the ovation in the hall had reduced.

Hm. Perfect way to shut them up.

Then, he started a different song which was more like a party jam – turning the entire hall into a disco hall.

Yeah – perfect!

“Wohoo!” People yelled in excitement as they all started dancing crazily to it.

“Oh, yes! Oh, yes! Oh, yes!” Nicole also shouted and shook her butts in front of me..

Everyone was having fun.

The ladies close to the stage were the worst.
They all kept jumping and screaming, wishing Ryan would touch them.

He danced and on most occasions, bent like he wanted to touch their hands, but ended up not doing so.
Hm.

‘Oh, my God! I love you, Ryan” a lady beside me whimpered and I turned to see her crying.
Really?

Suddenly, Ryan took off his jacket and threw it into the crowd and…Oh, my God!

What a disaster!!!

He turned the party into a jacket-fight!

All the ladies around the place he threw the jacket all climbed on each other, dragging for the jacket like wild animals.

Ryan smirked and that was how he ended up his performance as he left the stage.

That entire region had turned into something else as the fight continued. Nobody was willing to let go of the jacket.

The emcee came up immediately and tried calming the crowd. But it was more like pouring water into a basket as the fight got worst. The ladies were now hitting at each other and immediately, securities rushed in.

“Geez! Are you seeing that?” Nicole in disbelief as I also stared, gobsmacked.

I can’t believe just Ryan’s jacket is causing a chaos – someone I sleep on the same bed with – my husband.

Before I knew what was happening, people started throwing things at each other and the entire place became totally disorganized.

“Come on, Bethel; let’s get out of here” Nicole said and held my hand and we started struggling our way out of the hall.

Oh, God!

Luckily, we were able to leave the hall successfully and as soon as we did, Nicole took in a deep breath..

“Geez! Bethel, can you believe your husband’s just ruined a complete concert with his jacket?” She asked and I didn’t say a word but just kept looking around in surprise.
It waa dark already.

More securities were trooping into the hall. This is unbelievable.

“Come on Bethel; let’s go before this thing gets worst” she said and I quietly followed her to the road.
I was too shocked to even say a word. I mean, I’ve never seen a celebrity create so much ovation before.
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MARRIED TO MR POPULAR : Episode 31 – 40

Jackson’s Pov:
“How could you be so careless, Jackson?! How’d the hell did you make her so mad at you?'” Dad half yelled as I stood in front of him in the sitting room.

“You know how important this is. And I told you she’s our most effective weapon.

“First, you let her got married. And now, she’s so mad at you that’d she wouldn’t even speak to you anymore. What do you think you’re doing?”

“I’m sorry, dad” I muffled.

“You’re sorry?’ He scoffed.
“An apology isn’t what I’m expecting from you, Jackson. I need action!” He faciled and lit the cigarette in his hand.

“I’ll fix this” I told him and walked away.

“You better do” I heard him say behind me.

MARRIED TO MR POPULAR : Episode 31 – 40

Bethel’s Pov:
I sat all alone on the bed in the dark room and kept ruminating.
I couldn’t help but think about the concert.

Geez! Was that really Ryan? It was incredible to know he was my husband.

I left the bed and went to face the window. I suddenly felt so lucky – so lucky to be his wife.

I mean, I get to see him everyday – touch him if I want to – yet, millions of girls are out there dying just to touch his jacket.
Hm.

Maybe, this wasn’t a bad idea after all – getting married to him.

But, I was kinda scared. If I fall in love with him, Will he love me back?

I sighed and continued staring through the window.

I was still mad at him. He didn’t wish me a happy valentine; didn’t even give me a gift.

And why isn’t he home yet? Who knows if he’s celebrating the valentine with someone else?
Hmph.

Suddenly, I saw the gates opening and watched with keen interest as cars started driving in.

It was Ryan!!

Obviously.

Hmph. I can’t believe he’s just coming back.

I quickly left the window and went to lay on the bed. I didn’t want to talk to him because I was so mad at him.

He ruined my first married valentine. Even if he doesn’t love me, at least, couldn’t he respect the fact that we’re married?

The only thing he knows how to do is getting angry and jealous.

I laid, backing the direction and the door and not long after, I heard the door opening and instantly knew he was the one.

I shut my eyes tight and didn’t bother to take a look. Of course, it was him.

Well, I don’t want to talk to him. I don’t even want to see him.

I felt him walk towards the bed and next, he turned on the lights.

Geez!

I still shut my eyes and tried to act like I was fast asleep.

Well, I’m sure he doesn’t even care if I’m awake or not.

I could feel the scent of his perfume as he walked pass the bed and went to his wardrobe.

He was now backing me and I decided to steal glances at him from behind.

Hm. Tall and sweet.

But annoying. He really broke my heart.

He took off his shirt and kept it in the wardrobe and took out a causal one afterwards.

Sensing he might turn around any moment from now, I closed my eyes again.

Then, I heard him walk away from the wardrobe – towards the bed. And I tried all I could to make sure I didn’t blink.

Suddenly, I felt something drop on me – more like he dropped something on me.

I was stunned and curious but still didn’t blink my eyes.

Then, I heard him open the door and walk out and that was when I slowly opened my eyes.

First, I checked to see what he dropped and noticed a little wrapped item on the bed beside me.

I picked it up and wondered what it was.

Surprisingly, on the body was boldly written:
“Step Outside”

Huh?

My face crinkled up in surprise as I stared at the package. I felt it and heard a little jangling sound.

But why does it want me to step outside?

I stood up from the bed immediately and left the room, walking downstairs. Well, it said “Step Outside”.

I walked pass the quiescent sitting room and got out to the balcony.

Okay; now, I’m outside.

Then, what?

I looked around, but the balcony was empty and quiet.

Then, I decided to open the wrapped stuff. And when I did, it was…

What?

Isn’t this…

A car key?

I scoffed and stared at it in dismay.

Then, I pressed the button on the remote control and heard a car beep immediately with a flash light following simultaneously.

It came from the pool side.

I quickly ran out of the balcony to the direction of the sound and light and to my greatest surprise, I found a flashy Bugatti Divo staring at me in the face.

What?

My eyes dilated as my lips dropped open in shock.

What the…

I don’t understand.

What is this?

I pressed the button on the remote control again and the car beeped.

Oh. My God!
It’s real!

I was in possession of the keys. But how?

I mean, why?

It was brand new and the latest model.

Molly! It was so beautiful!

What is going on???

I stood, transfixed in shock and just then, Ryan showed up.

He ambled to where I was and stood in front of me, his eyes gleaming in the dark.

I could feel the blood running through my veins as I stared into his eyes.

I was so shocked and confused – gobsmacked.

“Happy Valentine. Sorry, its coming late” he said mildly and pecked my cheek before walking away.

A light gasp escaped my lips as I turned to look at him in shock.

What?

MARRIED TO MR POPULAR : Episode 31 – 40

TO BE CONTINUED

And that’s it for Season 1.