he turned to me with a pe

you like this. I have no guarantees for my future. I can't waste time wit

You're trying to take advantage of the situation that everyone is here. What is it that

on't even know you, and you want me to just marry you? Give me your word that you won't just aban

ke a new deal. I'll give you a monthly allowance so you don't have to worry

I was feeling uneasy again; I felt a heart

the wall. I was startled by his sudden outburst and watched his back as he tried to compose himself. After a few seconds, he turned back to

fidence; I wasn't scared to ask for what I wanted for the first time in my life. "I want t

hours

e didn't say anything to me the whole ride. Back at the hotel, we signed the marriage cont

pp. The message said, "I don't want the driver to hear us, so write your response here. I agreed to eliminate the one-year time limit from our marriage contract an

one from him, typed, "I understand, tha

d. I took it and stepped out carefully so as not to trip over my dress. The others arr

and close friends-unlike the reception at the hotel. I tried to memorize the nam

all, and I noticed the looks people gave us. Women were whispering to each other a

CEO. He politely excused himself, ended the conversation, and turned his attention to me. He took my hand and wal

group of women who were whispering things about us and secretly giggling. I explained to him that people were starting to grow doubtful

mance will expose us. My mom has reminded me to smile three times already, and my father j

DJ to play a slow romantic song. When the water arrived, h

ently took my hand and led me to the middle of the dance floor. The

ispered to me, "Put your hands around my neck, then pretend to smile and slowly laugh. It wo

s told and tried to fake a shy smile. After a few seconds, he

ng about, so I asked, "Which c

was a tall woman, a little chubby, and she looked good to me. There was nothing unusu

o wear something more appropriate for her age

e arrogant. He noticed that I was getting quiet, so he said, "Why are you spacing out? Don't break

eavy with exhaustion. The festivities of the day had drained me, and the soft hum of the engine

er with a smirk. "I'll show you to my room, and you better

tired smile. "What exactly do I have t

beginning. You have to meet the staff, go over the schedule for the week, and don't

hat awaited me "I didn't realize marrying a billionaire came with s

n softened. "But don't worry. I'll be right by your side

soft lights that danced across the manicured lawns. He opened the door for me and offered hi

ith a flourish, gestur

ith crystal chandeliers, and artwork that seemed to whisper stories of wealt

eading me up the grand staircase. "And rem

ry filled with soft hues and luxurious furnishings. "This is where you'll be

e wash over me "Thank you," I murmur

ging me toward the plush bed. "I'll

. The weight of the day began to lift as I surrendered to sleep, knowing that tomorrow wo