Chapter 17 It was Alexander . He stood tall ; facing Ethan and Hilda . His face looked extremely furious . Her heel got broken bro . I was only trying to help . Im not talking to you . Im talking to my wife . He said coldly . Hilda looked dismayed and frightened . Hes right . My heel got broken , Alex . Alexander contained his anger . He remembered what he told her earlier ; they should both act all lovingly . Oh babe , you shouldve called me . Ill call John to take you home . Please bro , watch over her . He said , and walked away . What were you so afraid of , Hilda ? Ethan asked . Um- nevermind . She said , confused . We should catch up , alright ? Text me . Ethan said . Ill do that . She said smiling . Just then , John arrived . Maam , heres a pair of slippers . Sir Alexander got them newly for you ; and he hopes youll feel comfortable in them . John said . Slippers ? Um- That was really nice of him though . Hes a gentleman . Ethan said . Hilda muttered . What was that ? What did you say ? Um- nothing , Ethan . Well , okay . You should probably get- Lets go honey . Alexander said , holding her arm in a romantic way . 14:24 False Name , False Bride 14.7 % Chapter 17 Hilda was extremely frightened by Alexanders calm and composed behaviour . If anything , she knew what awaited her after this charity was anything but good . Back home … Why were you talking with another man !? Alexander yelled . Hes my friend , Alex . So now , you have men as friends ? Whats so wrong with that ? Everything ! He held her wrist tightly . Alex please , dont do this . Hilda winced 8n pain . Answer me ! I I already did . Hes my friend , please . Now you listen to me ; dont you ever move around , talk around , or even breathe around another man , you hear me !! ? Yes , please . Youre hurting me . Hilda cried . I am the only man for you . You married me . Youre my wife , got it ? No other man should be around you apart from me ! Please , Alex- let me go . Ugh ! Alex scoffed , before letting go off his grip on her . Hilda looked at her wrist , and it was extremely red . She cried and wished all these will be over soon . Later … Maam , someone is here to see you . Kara said from behind her room door . Go away , please . I dont want to see anyone . Hilda said . She was still shaken up by what happened between her and Alexander . She said her name is Jack , Maam . 14:24 False Name , False Bride 14.9 % Chapter 17 Jack is here ? She asked , and a little smile formed on her lips . Yes , maam . Let her in , and tell her to come up to my room . Okay maam . Kara said and walked off . Jacqueline walked up to her room , and Hilda was a little excited . Dont hug me . She said , and she looked at Hilda and pouted a little . Why ? So , youve forgotten ? What did I do , Jack ? You made me wait at that centre for hours , Hilda ! What happened to our hangout ? Ugh ! Hilda murmured , smacking her palm on her forehead . Im so sorry . Something came up . And , what was more important than our girls hangout , Hilda ? I was out with Alexander . Im sorry . No worries then . I forgive you . But only because youre my bestie . Thank you , Jack . Hilda said , embracing her . Are you alright ? You seem unwell . Jack said , holding her hands . Ow ! Hilda cried ; as Jack held her wrist . What happened to your wrist !? Jack yelled . Um- uhh- Hilda , dont lie to me . Tell me what happened . It was just a kitchen accident . Youre lying , Hilda . What could you possibly be doing in the kitchen when you have maids roaming in and out of this building ? 14:24 False Name , False Bride 15.0 % Chapter 17 Umm- dont worry about it . Lets just talk about you . Have you gotten a new job yet ? No Hilda . That wont work . Tell me what happened . Youre not getting out of this so easily . Umm- please Jack . The truth . Uh- I fell down the stairs . Really ? Thats another lie Hilda . What are you not telling me ? Remember were best friends . You can tell me anything . Please Jack , dont make me do this . Hilda ! Jack yelled . Okay , fine . Ill tell you . Im all ears . Alexander . He- um- err He what ? He corrected me . Corrected you ? And , whats that supposed to mean ? Why are you acting so timid and weak ? Please Jack , I beg you- What did he do to you !? He hurt me . What !? Please Jack , calm down . He- Calm down !? Are you fucking kidding me !? Please , Jack- Im gonna go teach him a lesson . Jack no- please . 14:24 False Name , False Bride 15.2 % Chapter 17 Jack didnt listen to her pleas . She came out of Hildas room and yelled Alexanders name all around the house until he came out of his room , and this attracted the maids . What nuisance is this !? He yelled , coming out of his room . He wore shorts , and he was shirtless . Hilda couldnt help but stare at his perfectly sculpted abs . She was lost in her thoughts, but returned to reality when Nack released a resounding slap on Alexanders face . How dare you !? How dare you hurt her , you monster !? What the hell are you talking about !? Who let you in on my property ? You just assaulted me , you wrench ! Alexander yelled . Why did you hurt her wrist !? Guards ! Get this imbecile out of my property this instant ! Im going nowhere , Alexander Hartman . You hurt my friend , and Im not leaving until you apologise to her . Jack , please , just stop . Hilda pleaded . The guards came in and carried Jack out of the building . No ! Let me go , you morons ! She yelled . I dont want to ever see her on my property ! And you- he said , turning to face Hilda . Look what you did . He walked into his room after saying that . Hilda was surprised , because she expected him to scold her . 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