Chapter 3.1 (2/2)
She rolled her eyeb.a.l.l.s. ”I don't care about your body. You're handsome, that's why.”
”Hey, thanks.”
”You are also an Anderson. You are the son of one of the influential businessmen in the country. Your job is decent. You're pretty much one of the better people to present to the ma.s.ses, to the alta-sociedad. I will never get embarra.s.sed if I present you as my husband to many people. It's also very believable for us to like each other and then marry.”
”Wait, wait. You're too fast.” He started shaking his head. ”You only need a trophy husband? Your reason is so shallow.”
”No! That's not only it! I need your help, okay?” she admitted. She hated seeking help from any man but this time, she really needs their cooperation for her plan. ”I supposed you already know about my grandma's pa.s.sing away two months ago? You even attended her wake, right?”
”What about it?”
She let out some air and then lowered her head. ”My grandma actually left a condition in her last will and testament. All of us, her grandchildren&h.e.l.lip; she left us each a huge inheritance. Land, cars, mansions, and money! But, we can't claim that until we get ourselves a spouse. The deadline is our 28th birthdate. If we turned twenty-eighth without wife or husband, then we will only get the land and houses. The money will go to the charity.”
”Haley and my other cousins' deadline is still far away. But mine is only a month away! I'm turning twenty-eight next month but I never plan to marry, as in, never! But, I need to get my inheritance. Especially the money.” She looked up at him and met his gaze. ”I want to build a huge bookstore. That's my dream since I was small.”
”You will get that as long as you marry?”
”After the wedding, I can only get the half first. The other half, when one year pa.s.sed and I'm still married.”
He scratched his nape. ”The marriage is on paper only, is that it?”
”Yep!”
He once again peered at her. ”You are that desperate for your inheritance?”
”Somehow,” she admitted. ”Who doesn't dream of fulfilling his dreams? Once my very huge bookstore is built, I will be very contented.”
”Why a bookstore?” he curiously questioned. However, Sapphire knew that Johann was only buying time. He was considering her proposal!
”I love reading books, eh.”
”Why not just build a library? And then make that a free-reading zone for youths who don't have money to buy books.”
”My bookstore will have that. There will be a free-reading spot there. But of course, for me to not go broke, I'll sell books for those who can afford it.” Wait, why was she telling her plans to a man?
Just let it slide, Saphi. Johann is the key to your future plans, so it's still okay to explain everything to him.
”Okay.”
”Ha?”
He shrugged. ”Okay. No problem. I agree to be your husband for one year. Since I'm not that busy in my life,” he said in a very light tone.
”OMG!” she gasped and then covered her mouth. After a while, she started screaming loudly. She also couldn't her self from hugging him.
Yes! Yes! She can finally get her money. Her bookstore, its opening will be very soon! Reeve and Agatha's choice was very spot-on when they said Johann was the first prospect. He easily gave in!
”What's the matter?” Agatha appeared and asked in worry when the latter saw the two of them hugging. ”I heard Sapphire screaming so loud.” The pregnant woman held her huge tummy.
”Yeah, yeah, what happened?” Lavender and the rest couldn't stop their curiosity.
Sapphire was very happy. Oh, she could jump in joy. And she did while clapping herhands.
Johann laughed. ”My future wife is actually this weird when happy.”
Everyone else was stunned.
”Future wife?” his cousin Dylan suddenly chimed in. ”Seriously?”
”Courts.h.i.+p nowadays is this fast, after a few seconds, get married! Life is short. Just look at you and your wife, Lana, married overnight.” Johann held her hand and calmed her down. ”Is it really that joyful to be married to a handsome man like me?”
Sapphire no longer cared to the people in front of her who were yet to digest what they witnessed. She no longer has time to explain to them. They can think what they like. All that matters is to getmarried to Johann.
She didn't say her farewell and just pulled Johann out of that place. And he allowed himself to be pulled.
”Are you bringing me home? Wait, I'm not prepared,” he jokingly said when she made him enter her car.
”No. We're going to celebrate. My treat.” She started the car's machine. Since the guy did not make things difficult for her, he was out of her wrath towards men, one of the exceptions among the opposite s.e.x. ”Let's be friends?” she stretched out her palm.
”You asked me for a wedding, and you're only asking for that now? How fierce!” he complained even though he eventually shookhands with her. ”But since we're getting married, fine. Let's be friends!” His smile was so wide while shaking hands.
Sapphire smiled widely. It's not only because her problem had been solved and she could now get her part. It's also because, finally&h.e.l.lip; she has a friend.
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