Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 114

Ximena's POV

Everyone at the table stopped talking immediately. I glanced toward where Alex and his brothers were sitting. They have been avoiding me since I arrived. Not that I noticed because I cared. But because it was just odd. "You don't like peas too?" Luna Lila asked Mason in surprise.

"I don't," he replied curtly.

"Really? You and Alex have so much in common. He also hated peas since he was a child," she responded with a smile. We all continued to eat in silence.

"Where is Mr. Martinez? I haven't seen him since we arrived," Cole said. Things were still a little bit tense between us. We had both been busy and didn't have enough time to talk things out.

"He's out taking care of something important. He will join us soon," Luna Lila replied.

"My father sent his regards. I thought he wasn't the Alpha anymore. Why is he still the one taking care of pack stuff?" he inquired. I knew what he was driving at. He was intentionally saying this thing because he knew Alex was the Alpha now. I expected Alex to respond with something rude but he never did.

"Alex has a lot to deal with already and for this, they specifically asked for his father," she replied. He nodded in response.

"Hailey, how has your treatment been? You do agree with me that Doctor Ximena is the best at what she does right?" Ria asked. Hearing what she said brought Hailey's medical tests back to my mind again. I glanced at her wondering how I was going to break such a piece of news.

"It is. She's very good indeed," she agreed. I noticed she kept looking at her phone and turning it off.

"The call looks important. Won't you pick it up?" I asked her. She quickly dropped her phone looking taken aback.

"It's not important. I will respond to it later," she replied. I nodded.

"So, Cole. It feels nice to be graced with the presence of a billionaire," she giggled.

"You flatter me," he responded politely.

"I'm not. You truly are a legend at such a young age. How did you achieve all these? Tell us your secret," Hailey probed.

"What secret? It's all thanks to his father's connection. Am I wrong?" Julian inquired. Cole smiled.

"You are not wrong but I didn't choose the family I was born into, did I? People like us were born with wealth, privileges, and connections. I'm sure you understand this better than I do since your father was the Alpha and you could do anything you liked. I've heard all about your escapades in high school..," I placed my hand on his thighs under the table stopping him abruptly. Those of us who understood what he was getting at sat in awkward silence. The twins ate their food quietly and innocently. Hailey chuckled. I could feel Luna Lila's questioning gaze on me. If she noticed anything, she never said it.

"I'm sure Julian was only joking. He didn't mean it that way. He likes to play around with words a lot. How did you two meet? I've always wondered about that since we all know Cole traveled out of the country for his studies," she said.

"We met in school," he replied curtly. I had no idea why he was indulging in Hailey's questions.

"This means Ximena also studied outside the country. How did this love story start? I'm really curious," she said.

"Hailey, don't ask questions that will make our guests uncomfortable," Xander replied.

"Xander's right. We should respect their privacy," Luna Lila said.

"Uncomfortable? Why will a question like this make them uncomfortable? Love is a beautiful feeling, isn't it Cole?"

"It is," he responded.

"How would you know that? Have you ever felt it before?" Ria asked, directing the question at Hailey. I could feel the hatred between those two. Hailey glared at her angrily.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Hailey asked through gritted teeth.

"Nothing. I was just thinking out loud," she replied nonchalantly. Leave it to Ria to ask deep questions and shrug it off in the end.

"Then, you wouldn't mind sharing such a beautiful story with us right? I would like to know everything. Ximena and I are friends but she never says anything to me about that. You know how she is, she never likes to brag," Hailey ignored Ria and directed her gaze to Cole again. Friends? I wanted to scoff. I wondered what she was up to asking so many questions between Cole and I. Knowing Hailey, she was definitely up to something.

But, I didn't want to correct this misconception they had about Cole and me being married. I derived satisfaction from seeing the look on the triplets' faces whenever our marriage was brought up.

"Excuse me. I will be right back," I said to them after Cole started speaking about how we met. I walked towards the bathroom and washed my hands and face. I stared at my face in the mirror for a while. The door suddenly opened, startling me from my thoughts. My gaze met with the triplets through the mirror. I frowned before looking backward toward them.

"What are you doing here?" I asked in surprise.

"Why else would we be here? We came to speak with you," Julian replied.

"I don't want to speak with any of you. Get out of my way," I said, trying to walk past them.

"Not so fast. Are you nervous?" Philip inquired.

"Nervous? Why would I be?" I responded.

"You are still nervous around us. You haven't changed," Julian said. I scoffed.

"Don't delude yourselves. Do you think we are still in high school? Why would I be nervous around you?" I asked. They all walked towards me. Although it took me by surprise, I maintained my stance and didn't flinch. They were all so close to me that I could almost feel their breaths on my face.

"If you aren't nervous, then let's talk," Alex said with a blank expression. I smiled coldly.

"Hey, what do you think of me?" I asked rudely.

"Hey? Did she really just say hey?" Julian said in shock. I pushed them all away from me with my hands.

"Do you think I'm still one of your pack members or what? Let's talk. Is that an order? Sorry to disappoint you Alpha Alex but I don't take orders from you or anyone else for that matter. If you are serious about speaking with me, it's either you speak politely or you schedule an appointment," I retorted before walking away. Alex grabbed my hand.

"I didn't mean to sound rude or condescending. We need to speak with you. Are you really sure you are really married to that man out there?" he inquired.

"His name is Cole. Why? Is there a problem?" I responded.

"Are you sure you are married to him and are you happy?" he repeated.

"Are you really sure you are married to Hailey and are you happy? I heard you told everyone you were mates. Wow, you all never cease to amaze me. You have succeeded in adding lies to your long list of crimes," I replied.

"I get that you hate us but you don't have to pretend to be happy with Cole if you are not," Philip said.

"Not everyone is like you all," I retorted.

"What are you saying? You should be making peace with them. If you don't, I will," Freya growled. I could feel my eye color flickering.

"You might not want us but clearly your wolf still wants us. Why not just give in?" Alex asked.

"My wolf might be confused about what she wants but I'm not and I still stand firm on my position. You know what will happen if I scream out loud and people rush in here? Let go of my arm," I said to him. He gently let go of my arm. I turned around and left without looking back. I sighed after shutting the bathroom door. I rested on it for a while, calming my wolf down. That was such a close call. I was gradually losing control of my wolf when it came to them. I walked away from the bathroom. I walked towards the backdoor so I could get some fresh air before sitting at that table again.

I was about to turn back after getting enough fresh air when I heard hushed voices. I turned around to take a look. I could only make-out Hailey and one other person she was talking to. I wondered what they were talking about but since she came outside it must be private. I turned to leave them alone when I heard the clear voice of the person she was with. I froze in my steps.

It could not be. T..that voice. The voice that has tortured and haunted me for a long time. That voice scarred me for life. Why was I hearing it in this pack house?