Chapter 4

Jefferson's POV

Mine and Celina's wedding was announced, and everyone in the company knew about it as they were all invited. They wanted to5 know who Mrs. Scott was and how she was. Is she pretty, smart? From which family did she come from? They were expecting my future wife to be the most elegant bride because I was the groom. A well-known, most sought-after bachelor and one of the wealthiest, too.

She was chosen by her dad, who was very strict and known to be very meticulous when it came to work; they expected her to go from a prominent family. But I know where she came from; the word prominent was not in her family's vocabulary. Dad knew I would disagree with this, so he made a great bargain by using the company and gave me no choice but to marry and deal with this woman who thought highly of herself.

It made me furious, thinking Dad had set aside everything I had done for the company for him to give it away to Noris and that woman freely. Ever since childhood, my mother has told me that I own the company and that it's mine. I had been told not to let his hands touch it, so I guarded the company well. However, I have not heard my half-brother claim the company or even ask for anything. Even his job now was something he earned with his effort. He was a proud man, but I still think he would agree instantly once he learned about the company. Until now, I wondered why Dad wanted me or Noris to marry Celina.

As for that woman, she agreed to this so she could leave her family. Although she was adopted, the reason behind her eagerness to leave her adoptive parents was still unknown, and I am going to find out about it. It's either Dad or her who will tell me. I don't care as long as I know what is going on.

Dad knew that I was in a relationship with Wendy. Although we were not talking about marriage, I was thinking about it. I don't have time to discuss it with her. She was my longest girlfriend and the only one who understood if I couldn't see her. All my other girlfriends required me to see them daily, which suffocated me. I wouldn't say I liked that kind of relationship. With Wendy, I still have the freedom to go and do what I want.

I know Dad loves Mom so much. I witnessed how much he loved and cared for her, especially in her last days. I wanted to have a marriage like theirs, and Dad, making me married to Celina like this would likely ruin that.

My relationship with Wendy was near perfection. We didn't argue because she was very understanding and never got mad at me, no matter what I did. Plus, the sex with her was good as well, and she can satisfy my needs. Now that I am going to marry Celina, will I ever have the sex life I had when I was with Wendy? Isn't it awkward to do that with her when we barely know each other? Another question is, judging from Celina's character, will she agree to it?

Celina didn't want to have a grand wedding, but I insisted. I am Jefferson Scott, and everything about me screams grand. Dad told me to always be with Celina as we processed our wedding. I assisted her, helped with all the preparations, and even went to fit her wedding dress. Since I already agreed to it, I might give everything up at this wedding so Celina won't be able to say I neglected her.

The wedding day had come and was held at the Clandestine Hotel and Restaurant, which Dad's friend owns. I'm sure that our wedding will be prioritized the whole day. I was waiting for Celina, just like a groom waiting for his bride. I was getting impatient because I wanted this to end already and get over it.

Then, I saw her walking down the aisle with my dad. I was stunned, and I never thought that she was that beautiful. She always looked simple and didn't wear makeup at all. But seeing her now with a complete makeover, I am speechless. Everyone was looking at her, and I saw the look on their faces. They admire her. I can't blame them, though. I couldn't even take my eyes off her.

We invited only the company employees, directors, and some of Dad's trusted friends. Noris was also there, and I don't understand why he had that look on his face. He looked hurt for some reason. Why would he look like that? I noticed him looking at my bride and saw affection in his eyes. Does he like Celina? Does he know her? Do they know each other?

When Dad handed Celina to me, my face hardened. She was more beautiful now that she was right in front of me. Suddenly, I wanted to take her out of the venue and to our room. The ceremony took a long time when all I was waiting for was the last six words the officiating official would say.

Celina made our vows. She said I had to memorize them, so I did. I didn't want to, but she was very eager and thought it was for our wedding. I agreed. I don't know what power this woman has against me, that she can make me follow her.

"Celina, I am not a perfect man. I have flaws that you may have to deal with in the future. I cannot promise you heaven because I am not God. I cannot promise you paradise because I already feel like I am there with you. I cannot promise you happiness because I was happy with you. I cannot promise you the world because you are the world to me."

"Jefferson, I am a very difficult person. So I can deal with you in the future. I don't need to be in heaven if you aren't there. I wouldn't want to be in paradise if you weren't Adam. I don't want to be happy if it means your tears, and I don't need the world when you're not there."

Everyone was touched, I know that. They knew that this was an arranged marriage and didn't expect anything like that. Maybe they thought that we were already in love with each other, so when I heard "You may now kiss the bride." I made her face me. I had already told her I would fake the kiss, so I had to do that. After all, we have already agreed to it, too. No matter how much I wanted to make it real and long-lasting, I had to keep my word. It's a good start to our marriage life, so I must do as agreed.