Haste Marriage With The Enemy

Chapter 7

We've been sitting on some stone benche on the side of the Early Sun Hotel for some time before Clever's car finally shows up.

"There he comes." I say, following suit as Albert stands up.

Clever looks apologetic as he gets out of the car.

"I am sorry, Sir. It was mom who called saying she urgently needed to go to the hospital, so I had to go and pick her up. I hope I am not very late." He says, making an effort to look pitiful as he walks towards us.

Albert walks towards the car.

"You are very late. If my boss scold me for going home late I will come and stew you for dinner. And next time I come here for business again, I will not hire anyone from your company, until you learn to be more responsible."

Clever looks horrified to hear this.

" Please, sir, do not be so angry with me, that was a silly mistake I made. Or if you can't forgive me, at least have mercy on my company and come back to our car services."

Without saying another word, Albert opens the car door for me on the back seat, then moves around it to get in on the other side.

He is such a gentleman. No one has ever opened a car door for me before.

When he gets inside the car and shuts the door, he turns to look at me and our eyes meet. Out of nowhere, I am captured by his beautiful eyes, making my heart race.

What is happening to me? This is so strange. I have never felt this way before.

There is a comfortable silence all during the ride to the airport. I suddenly think Albert is very handsome and I can't explain where all these thoughts are coming from. He doesn't look anything like the kind of man I have always dreamed of having one day and I am surprised by how I am suddenly attracted to him. I can tell he is not immune to my charm, either. Once or twice I have caught him stealing glances at me, ending in both of us looking away awkwardly.

Soon, we are at the airport where there are only two small planes. At the sight of the plane, I am so nervous and it must be showing on my face because I feel a warm hand cover my small one. Looking up, I see equally warm eyes looking at me in assurance.

"Are you ready," Albert asks. I feel his voice doesn't sound the same as before. He is making it sound sexier and it has a strong effect on me. I look away from his eyes and nod.

I hide Lucky under the dress I took off at the Early Sun Hotel, praying that he behaves himself and not cause trouble for us. Luckily, he stays quiet under the cloth, as if he knows what is happening.

Albert leads me to one of the planes. He leads me through the entrance and guides me to sit on one of the rows of seats inside the plane. Only two men are there, I guess they are the pilots, as they are in identical uniform. Upon seeing me, the men look curious, and one of them inquires,

"Mr Whitaker, who is this beautiful young lady?."

"Will I have a chance with her? I am currently looking for a girlfriend," pipes in the other. "She looks like my type."

My eyes widen at these men's inappropriateness. How can they act like this, without respecting me. Is this how the men in Cleverland behave? I look at Albert helplessly, he quickly comes to my aid.

"Stop talking nonsense both of you!," he surprises me with his sudden display of sternness. "She is my girlfriend and I don't want any of you to so much as look at her!."

My eyes widen even more at Albert's words.

Girlfriend?

Did I miss the part where I became his girlfriend?

But compared to the two men we found on the plane, I would prefer Albert anytime. I actually like Albert and I wouldn't mind very much being his girlfriend.

The men finally leave us alone to do what they are supposed to do.

"I am sorry for calling you my girlfriend, but I had to scare these men away. They are twins and so naughty. You should just get used to them because you will now be living in the same house as them."

I smile at him.

"No need to apologize. I actually like the idea of being your girlfriend because,let me confess, I have a crush on you!." I hide my face with one hand as I say these words. I don't know where I am getting this boldness. But if I am his girlfriend, it would give meaning to why I came with him. He would have an easier time explaining why he brought me with him.

It is time for his eyes to widen. He looks like he can't believe his ears.

"Are you sure about that?," his eyes search my face as if expecting to hear me scream, "Happy fools day!," at any moment. But I am serious. I have never had a boyfriend before and the idea of having him as my boyfriend fills me with excitement.

"Of course I am very sure. I mean, what kind of woman would resist a kind hearted and charming guy like you?." I say, forcing myself not to look away in embarrassment as I talk. I feel shy because it is out of my character, but I mean every word. I have fallen for a man in such a short period of time.

"In that case, there is nothing stopping us from being boyfriend and girlfriend. I also like you very much, but I was afraid that if I told you, I would scare you away since we only just met.," he looks happy as he says this.

"Yes, but on one condition," I say, looking seriously at his handsome face now. He gazes back at me.

"What's the condition?."

"You should promise me that this relationship isn't just going to be for fun because I want a serious relationship."

"Kelina, I am not that kind of person. To assure you, we will get married as soon as you are fully settled in your new country. I am not a fan of playing around either."

I am a little surprised now. Isn't marriage a little too much? But.... Why not? He looks like the perfect gentleman who would never let me suffer. We could marry. Everyone is doing it anyway, and I, myself am bound to do it sooner or later, so why not with him? I like him enough.

"I didn't know I'd find a husband so soon, but I am happy. I can't wait to be your wife."

"Nor can I." He gives me a half smile that looks really cute on him. I smile back.

We are already in the clouds and I don't even know how we got there. Its not such a horrible experience to travel by plane as I imagined. Perhaps its because of my newly found fiancée. You heard me right, fiancée. He has even given me a ring that he says he's had for as long as he can remember, to show how serious he is about being my man. I am so happy.