Loving Madeline

Hunter's POV

"Hunter, do you know you make Madeline so happy today?" Lily asked as I danced with her while Maddie was dancing with Calixto, and I can't stop myself from smiling as I looked at my little sister.

"I did?" I asked, and I was pretending that I didn't notice.

"Yup, and you also make me so happy. Finally, Madeline became my sister-in-law, and she is now my big sister. I love her, Hunter, and I hope you will never hurt Madeline again. If you didn't show up today, I would hate you, and I will not talk to you." She declared, and I can't stop myself from laughing. I couldn't believe my sister will say something like that. 

"Excuse me, Lily, can I dance with your brother?" Kaye said, and she was smiling broadly at my sister, and I can see Lily's face turned sour. Still, she quickly gave Kaye her sweet smile, and I let go of Lily's hand, and she gets back to her chair, and I can tell my youngest sister is now upset that I am dancing with Kaye because I know she will never like her.

"I hate you, Hunter. You killed my heart twice." Kaye declared the moment she put her hands around my neck by the time I danced with her after I danced with Lily. I can't stop myself from staring at Madeline dancing with Jack Morigan. I hate to admit that this man made me feel so irritated because I know he likes Maddie by lookingthe way he looked at her the entire time during our wedding ceremony to the reception. 

Still, I control myself because I don't want Jack to know his presence threatens me. Maddie is now my wife, and she is now finally mine. And I wouldn't say I like how she smiled at him, and this foreign emotion that I felt is so raw, making me so nervous and worried. As Cal had said, I should never give Madeline a mixed-signal, but how can I stop my desire to have Maddie.

"Kaye, you know we can't get married. I want someone who wants all of me, not only because of my money and good looks." I replied.

"You don't realize how much I love you, Hunter Divenson. I know I pretended to like you because of your financial status, but in reality, I am in love with you, Hunter. When you almost got married to Rebecca, I almost had a heart attack, but when she died, you died with her. Right now, when I thought you have already moved on with your ex-fiancee, you introduced Madeline to your family. Even if I was out of the country, I chose to get back to win you over, but it seems I will never be enough for you." She said, and my entire body stiffened since I don't want to hear about Rebecca on my wedding day.

"Kaye, please, I am asking you to stop talking about Rebecca. Today I got married to Madeline, and I hope you will accept the fact that we can never be more than friends." I declared, and I can see the hurt that registered on her face as she brings her body closer to mine.

"Hunter, while I am still alive, I will never surrender, and I will do everything I can to make you mine." She said, and she let go of her hands from me, and I felt so relieved that she walked away from me even though her words confused me. How could she utter those words at my wedding? I am shaking my head, and I suddenly felt jealous looking at Jack still dancing with my wife, and I can't take it anymore. I walked towards them and told Jack that I want to dance with my wife again. 

By the time Madeline curled her arms around my nape, I can't help but bring her closer to me, and as I can feel her amazing breasts pressed against me made me feel the hard rod between my legs, and just thinking about tonight makes me so excited and I am having a hard-on while she was on my arms, and I let her feel my erection underneath my suit pants. And I like the way her face blushed as I whispered sweet words in her ear. By the time I sensed Maddie is getting more tired from dancing, I bring her to our table to rest, and I let her talk with her aunt and Lydia and Lianne.

Lydia's family will stay at Tony's house even though I asked them to settle in one of the guest rooms of the Divenson mansion. At the same time, I ordered one of the drivers to send Madeline's aunt into her residence after the wedding celebration.

Cal's words echoed in my mind. I know he was right; I can never bring back Rebecca. She is dead, and it has been years since she had been gone, but until now, I still have nightmares, even though those nightmares started to lessen on the first day I slept beside Madeline. I should go to my doctor's appointment next week since I have been canceling my arrangements with my psychiatrist for the past months. I know I couldn't help myself from remembering that dreadful night even in my sleep. That is why I became dependent on sleeping pills after Rebecca's death. And I tried my best to recover on my own. 

And as of this moment, I want to forget about her, but it seems her face during the accident was engraved in my memory. And my remorse is killing me softly. I want to tell Madeline about her, but not tonight or in the coming days. I want her to enjoy this day because she deserves to be happy on her wedding day, and looking at her now makes me hate myself because Madeline is lovely, innocent, and most of all, she is not hard to like. And how I wish we meet at a different time, and I am not Hunter Divenson, who is imprisoned in the past.

I hope Maddie will stay with me, no matter how I am going to hurt her. I can't sleep with her the entire night because I don't want her to hear me screaming Rebecca's name during my sleep. That is why I asked Cerila to get ready one of the guest's rooms because after Maddie sleeps, I can transfer to the guest room. I don't want to hurt Madeline's feelings even though I married her for different reasons. I must admit I am beginning to like her. And it would be more painful if she will hear me calling another woman's name during my sleep. And I have to tell Maddie the primary purpose why I married her.

I want to go to Magnolia Village and sleep at the Villa, but I can see the exhaustion of my wife. So, I decided to drive early tomorrow morning. Finally, the celebration of our wedding day was over, and I can't wait to be alone with Madeline. I already instructed Cerila to transfer all Madeline's things to the master's bedroom because I want her to sleep in my bed tonight, and I want to lay beside her until morning. Still, I realized I couldn't control myself during my sleep, so it is better to be careful.

"Hunter, I think I should change my wedding dress." Madeline said, but I shook my head.

"Not yet, my sweet Madeline. I want to undress you later. Please be patient." I whispered in her ear, and I can't stop myself from smiling when I saw her lovely face turned so red as I put my arm around her tiny waist as we go inside the house to spend some time with my family and our remaining friends together with the Morigan family at the terrace of the mansion. I am glad the estate staff put some long tables with chairs, and they also decorated the place with fresh flowers.

I looked around looking for my father, but I couldn't find him.

"Where is dad, mom?" I asked my mother.

"He said he needs to make an urgent call." My mom replied, and I nod my head. I know my father is still upset that I married Madeline because I know he wants me to have Kaye as my wife. Then, I suddenly felt worried when I saw Parker talked with Madeline, and I want to get closer to them. Still, as I watched Madeline's facial expression, I can tell they were having a beautiful conversation since my wife is giving him her sweet smile, and I know she is now at ease speaking with my brother. And I am just glad he reached out to Maddie, and I felt comfortable that he would not hurt Maddie again. Besides, I will never allow anyone to hurt my wife. And I felt guilty as I realized I would be the one will hurt her if I can't get over Rebecca's memories.

"I am so proud of you, Mr. Diveson. You didn't disappoint me today." Cal said the moment he sat in front of me, and I cocked my head and raised my eyebrow.

"And why is that Cal?" I asked.

"You should be glad that you didn't ruin your wedding, and you made Madeline your wife. You are so lucky that you meet her, and I think you should bring her to her father's grave one of these days and tell her who Frank is. She has the right to know about his dad, Mr. Divenson." Cal said, and I hate that he was right again. I need to go to Frank's grave and thank him that he gave me a chance to meet his daughter.

"Cal, you are right, and even though I hate your guts most of the times, I realized what can I do without you, don't worry I will not give Madeline false hope unless I am ready to face a new beginning and to be honest, I want to get over with my nightmares, Cal, so I can give myself a chance to love again." I replied, and he smiled broadly at me.

"Wow, when you speak in that way, it makes me believe you are falling with Madeline Brownwood." He declared, and I laugh.

"I will tell you the moment it will happen, Cal, but for now, I need to keep her safe. I don't want my wife to hope that I will fall for her. As of this moment, I want to face my battle first, and I am hoping she will stay by my side patiently waiting until I am ready to fall in love again.." I said, and he smiled, and I can tell Calixto is now satisfied with my answer, and I am happy that he cares for Maddie, and I hope I can make Madeline happy in my arms now that she became my wife.