The Wretched Mistress - Chapter 107

Somewhere along the coast, where there are smaller islands which are close together. One of the small island was inhabited by a couple.

They have arrived on the island a month ago and had been living there as if in seclusion. Out from the world of technology and the chaotic world.

Despite this situation, the two found it very calming and rejuvenating. There was no tv or phone in the island. No other way to get contact in the outside world. Once every Saturday, some yacht would come to visit and bring them food and their necessities for the island. Don’t get me wrong, the island was powered by electricity. But only to a minimum size. So that the two could still have the best of both worlds.

At that moment, it was Saturday. Jackson was away to talk with his men, who had brought their needs for the week.

Jessica sat down on a swing that was attached to a big tree. It was located behind their villa. As she slowly swings herself, she felt calm as she enjoyed being this close to nature. In her hands, she was currently reading a romance book. Jackson had given it to her for her to pass her boredom.

“Ahh.. this is life..” she murmured. She took a sip out of some fresh coconut juice out of a real coconut. Jackson had given it to her a minute ago before she came out to this spot.

Jackson had been the epitome of a good lover. She could tell that he was extremely rich and yet, he wanted to do everything himself. He didn’t get any of his men to stay here on the island and service them. Instead, he did it all himself. Of course, she wasn’t that shameless. She helped to do the laundry or anything that she could to help him out. Still, he’d rather want to cook, do dishes, air the laundry on the sun and even climbing up a coconut tree to give her a fresh coconut juice.

This man, she could hardly understand. Why was he willing to do all of these? Although it was confusing, she couldn’t find the answer. The day she came to, she was already with Jackson.

He was beside her all the time, making sure that she understands what happened to her. Jackson said that she had an accident, resulting in her lost memories. She could feel his concerns and love, so it was believable.

He said they were married and that he had regretted that he was always busy with work. They had a major fight and Jessica ran away. Long story short, she got a car accident. To make up for her, he bought an island and stayed with her. Leaving his company outside to his subordinates. Saying that he didn’t need all this wealth if she isn’t by his side.

What woman wouldn’t be happy to hear such sweet confession? For that, Jessica followed Jackson’s arrangements and stayed beside him. Although they were stuck on this island, she actually felt relaxed. It was as if, she didn’t want to leave this place. As if, she’d rather be here than in the city.

Not only this, Jackson was so gentle with her. Aside from hugging and kissing, he had never pushed himself to her. As if, he wanted to court her all over again. It made Jessica giggled. Why the need to court when they were already married?

Jessica looked at her left hand. She was wearing a big diamond ring and a wedding ring. It sparkles under the sun as if it was announcing the world that she was taken.

When she woke up, she was already wearing it. Jackson had a wedding band on his left hand too, to show that he too was taken.

As she swings herself slowly under the tree, she could smell the ocean breeze. A month on the island had given her a slight tan. It was already January but this place was still hot as ever. It could only mean that they were close to the equator. There were only summer and raining season in this island.

Her hobbies were limited and so she take a swim in the ocean most of the time, to cool herself down. Noticing her tanning, Jackson had ordered his men to get her some sunblocks. So every time she swims now, Jackson would give her a thick coat of lotion. He was always very cautious about her well-being. If he wasn’t her husband, then Jessica would’ve been annoyed a long time ago. But instead of getting annoyed, Jessica found it heartwarming and so she had let him do whatever he wanted to. It was for her own good anyways. Jackson didn’t seem to have ill intentions.

As she read through her book, time went fast. She wouldn’t have noticed that it was almost getting dark until a shadow loomed over her.

“Little girl, why are still here outside? Look at your legs, mosquitoes had been eating you like a buffet.”

Jessica looked up and saw Jackson’s countenance. He was wearing beige shorts and a white cotton shirt. His long and black straight hair was up in a bun. His clean-shaven face made him look younger than his age. Also, his tan was making him irresistible. Oh, and his eyes, his dark brown eyes made her feel like he could dominate her world if he wishes to. Contrary to that, he was a gentleman.

Hearing no response and that she was gawking at him, Jackson chuckled. For a month now, he had noticed that there had been instances where she just looks at him in admiration. Of course, he felt proud, but all of these looks are only for her. He would do everything for her.

April, as her real name goes, Jessica was now his and his alone. Jessica was his wife now. He even made a fake identity for her and their marriage, to make it sound legal.