Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Jealous

It's been a week since Mew and I arrived in Spain together. Because of the fire and the head wax figure, Mew is always with me wherever I go. Correction, he always insists in coming.

Even in taking a bath, we always do it together. I'm not sure if he's just being paranoid or he's just making it an excuse to always get his dick inside me.

And because I was raised by my parents to never say no to blessings, we would always end up tired after taking our baths.

For this afternoon, I have a photoshoot for a boxer briefs collection of a famous brand. This is my third event since I came back.

Mew and I have been arguing since this morning whether or not I should go to the shoot. He's against the idea of me showing my skin.

"You will only wear boxers for the shoot?" he complained.

"What do you think? Of course I will only wear boxers. It's a boxer briefs collection, idiot!"

I grabbed the plates and utensils from the dish rack for our lunch. We are at Mew's unit and we've been living here since the day we arrived.

Hughie has been avoiding me. I told him that I want to pay him a visit every now and then but he said that he will be busy and it would be best if we don't see each other to help him move on faster.

I understand. But until now, I'm still wondering why he shaved his hair.

Is it really a tradition to help you move on? You cut your hair shorter? Hmm.

"Will you be working with other boys?" Mew asked in his angry tone.

I gave him the untensils and turned my back to get the adobo and rice I cooked earlier.

"What kind of question is that, Mew? Of course there will be other boys too. Like I said, it's a boxer briefs collection. Do you think there will be girls?" My voice was sarcastic.

"Tss. Just don't attend that project. I will pay for the contract," he offered.

Wow! He's so rich!

"I don't know what you're fighting for. Why are you so against the idea, anyway?" I raised an eyebrow.

"I don't want you around other boys. Plus you will also show off your skin. A lot of your skin! Can't it just be me who can see that much of your skin?"

It took me long to respond because of what he just said. I heaved out a deep sigh.

So he's jealous?

"Mew, this is for my work. You have to be matured. Do you want me to get tired of our relationship because of your immaturity?" I joked.

Here I am talking about maturity when last week, I was so pissed off of the fishes who witnessed our love making. Joke's on you, Gulf.

He eyed me angrily. Frustration crept on his face. And for a moment, he tried to weigh things.

"Fine," he surrendered. "You can go. But don't expect me to behave on the set. You know I hate it when others come near you. Because you should only be mine."

I bit my lower lips to stop myself from smiling.

"You're so cheesy today." That was all I could say because the butterflies in my stomach seem to have come to life. I felt my face turn red.

We ate silently but I couldn't help but smile every now and then because of the things he just said.

This man is so possessive!

"Why are you smiling?" he asked when he noticed my expression.

"Nothing. Just don't mind me."

"Just make sure that you're thinking about me because if not, I will make sure to punish you," he threatened me.

That punishment sounds exciting! Was that even a threat? It sounded like it wasn't.

I arched a brow, pretending that what he just said did not affect me.

"Why are you eating so small?" he asked. He reached for his glass and drank half of his orange juice.

"I can't eat a lot because of the shoot. I might look bloated in the pics."

"Just tell them that you're pregnant with my child." His voice was serious.

I gave him an angry look. He chuckled at my reaction before he resumed eating.

The hell? Pregnant?

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When we arrived at the set, I was feeling nervous. Ever since Mew started coming with me, I have always felt nervous. I don't know. He has this ability to shake my confidence. That feeling that my knees will always feel weak every time his whole attention is on me.

Kuya Dominic approached me immediately.

I already told him the whole story of how Mew and I separated years ago and how we got back together. And he was almost hysterical. He said that I'm so lucky because I married someone who's not only handsome, but is also filthy rich. He even asked me if Mew has a brother so that he could make his move. This bitch! HAHAHA.

My project for today is a big brand. That is why each model has their own dressing room. Kuya Dominic told me that there are two other models who will join me.

After I changed into the boxer brief, I showed myself to Mew. His eyebrows were crossed. He clenched his jaw and did not say a word.

Kuya Dominic laughed at his reaction.

I rolled my eyes at Mew. I was expecting him to give me a compliment but he did not! Hmp!

I sat on the high-chair for my make-up. After that, I went out of my dressing room wearing a robe that I immediately took off when I got to the backdrop.

I took a photo of the set and posted it on my Instagram story.

I was about to hand my phone to Kuya Dominic when I received a message from an unregistered number.

"This is Aron. I want us to talk. Alone."

My heart started racing. At first I felt scared, but later on all I could feel was anger and rage.

When will he ever stop? Can't he see that he already failed with everything that he wanted to happen?

It took me a minute to think about his wish. Should I agree to meet him?

But I want to put an end to this once and for all. So even if the idea scared me, I want to face him.

"When and where?" I replied to the text.

I'm just wondering how he got here in Spain when Mew told me that he no more has money.

The director called for us so I removed my robe and handed Kuya Dominic my phone. I don't want Mew to find out that Aron messaged me so I told kuya Dominic to not let him hold my phone.

I don't want him to worry and get paranoid.

He might order a search party for Aron in the whole of Barcelona if he finds out!

The text worried me somehow. Mew's dagger stares at me and the two other models beside me with their abs and muscles made the situation even worse.

"I want you guys to look confident. And move closer to each other," the director ordered us.

The photographer started taking pictures. We did different positions and expressions. I noticed that the two other models were used to doing this so they knew everything they had to do. I guess they aren't new to modeling.

The collection is an LGBT-themed collection. That is why we had to act like we were attracted to each other physically.

Mew is just standing at the side and is watching my every move.

"Valerio and Miguel, stay at Gulf's back and hug him from behind. Place your chins on Gulf's shoulder. Valerio on the right and Miguel on the left," the director said.

I swallowed at his order. The two other male models did what the director wanted.

If Mew was just serious earlier, now his eyes are burning in anger, as if he is a ticking bomb waiting to explode.

"Is that really necessary?" Mew's baritone voice echoed inside the set.

Everyone looked towards his direction. I bit my lower lip.

This is bad.

"Perdón?" the director sounded like he was insulted by Mew.

"I asked if it's really necessary. Them touching his tummy and placing their chins on his shoulder," Mew said in gritted teeth.

I motioned Kuya Dominic to stop Mew. But he just shook his head, afraid of my husband.

I sent Mew different signals but he did not glance my way. His attention was now wholly to the director.

"Como fue?" (Excuse me?) "And who are you to say that?" The director was now angry.

"I am Gulf's husband. I have the right to object," Mew challenged him.

Everyone on the set started whispering.

In that moment, I had to step in before Mew fully ruins the director's mood.

"Lo siento director." (I'm sorry.) I went to Mew and faced the director. "Un momento." (One moment.)

Kuya Dominic handed me the robe so I wore it. I pulled Mew inside my dressing room.

"What is your problem?" I asked after I locked the door.

"You are my problem. Your job is my problem!"

I crossed my arms but he turned his back. I did not say a word.

When he noticed my silence, he knew he said something wrong.

"I'm sorry."

"What is your problem with my job?" my voice raised.

"I'm feeling jealous, okay? Can you blame me? I just don't want others touching you." He couldn't look me in the eyes. He leaned on the wall, crossed his arms and gave me a sulking look. His eyebrows furrowed.

I understand why he's jealous. I'd feel jealous too if I see someone else touching his body. But he has to understand. This is my job.

I sighed.

We don't need to fight about this. He's just jealous.

"Can you blame me? Until now, I can still imagine you with Hughie on one bed, fucking until dawn!"

Now he's bringing back the past! What happened before was neither my fault nor Hughie's.

But instead of being angry too, I chose to calm myself.

I went near him. Right now, all he needs is assurance.

"I'm sorry. But we've talked about this, right? These will be my last projects. Because after my contracts, we will live in the Philippines for good. We will prepare for our second wedding and after that, I will start working on our company." I held his hand and leaned on his shoulder.

"I know. I'm sorry, too. I just can't help it."

"You have to try harder. Or else we'll have to reschedule this shoot if the director gets really pissed off because of you."

"Fine. I'll behave. Just don't look at them like you want them, okay?"

"Okay."

Mew cupped my face and kissed me passionately. I kissed him back.

His hands explored my body so before something else happens, I broke away from the kiss.

"Not right now."

"But I want to fuck you now." He pouted his lips.

"Tss. Keep your dick in your pants," I grinned and went out of the room.

When I got back to the shoot, Mew was still watching my every move and maintained his angry stares at the two models. But he never complained again.

While the photographer continued taking photos, a cute looking guy who was one of the staffs approached Mew.

They started talking to each other but Mew's eyes were still watching me.

Who is this guy and why is he talking to Mew?

A few minutes during their conversation, I saw the guy run his hands on Mew's arms. I raised an eyebrow.

"What's wrong, Gulf?" the director asked.

The photographer has been taking our photos for thirty minutes already and we already did many poses.

"Nothing," I answered.

Mew noticed that I was distracted so he raised an eyebrow too before smiling.

I rolled my eyes and just focused on what I was doing. But when I glanced at them, they were already smiling as they talked.

I frowned.

"Why do you look grumpy, Gulf? Stay fierce!"

I tried to do what the director ordered but when I saw the guy touched Mew's arms again, I couldn't stop myself anymore.

"What the hell?" I shouted.

The busy staffs all looked at me.

Mew's face turned serious, but the ghost of a smile was still on his lips. While the guy looked down to escape my angry stare.

"Is there a problem, Gulf?" the director asked, confused by my sudden outburst.

"Yes! Who is that guy flirting with my husband?" I pointed at the guy. His face turned red and bowed his head even more.

"Sorry. I was just being friendly." he said shyly.

"I think I'm done here, direk," I said dismissively.

The director was even more confused but when he noticed that I was not in the mood to argue anymore, he just agreed to what I wanted.

"Okay. I think we already have enough photos. Let's wrap up guys and call it a day!" he declared.

The guy immediately walked away from Mew.

I wore the robe when Kuya Dominic handed it to me. It almost ripped into two because of how angry I was. I approached Mew.

"Are you doing this on purpose?" I asked angrily. I couldn't wait for everyone to leave. I also did not bother bringing him to a private room.

"No. I'm sorry. I was just being friendly."

Friendly? He was just being friendly? Friendly my ass!

He was obviously flirting!

I walked away in frustration and went to my dressing room to get changed.

"Calm down there, Gulf," Kuya Dominic tried to comfort me.

"Did you see it Kuya? Mew was being flirty!"

Mew came in but I was already done changing into my own clothes. I grabbed my phone and wallet from Kuya Dominic and walked out to leave the building.

Mew tried to chase me but he was too late. The elevator closed before he could step in.

I checked my phone and saw that I received a message from the same number earlier.

"Today. 5 PM outside Basilica de la Sagrada Familia."

I checked my watch and noticed that it was already 4 in the afternoon.

When I reached the ground floor, I called for a taxi and told the driver of my destination.

Good thing that Mew decided to flirt with that guy. It gave me a reason to leave him here and meet Aron.

I want to put an end to this.