CHAPTER 13

It was the next, a day before Ethan Hatton had issued for the press release of his engagement so he had arranged a date with Emily to discuss all the terms of their marriage. It was in the evening, as the sun began its descent, casting its usual warm golden hue across the city.

They both found themselves seated in a cozy corner booth at a trendy restaurant that offered a bit of privacy. Ethan looked suave and impeccably dressed, his dark hair neatly styled and those piercing eyes never missing the hint of mischief in them, while Emily hopped in her most elegant dress in her little wardrobe, a flowing a flowering dress that exposed the curve of her shoulders, highlighting delicate spots that drew Ethan’s attention.

Nervously, Emily fiddled with her silverware, stealing glances at Ethan, her head still sending off alarms but she chose to ignore them “So, um Ethan, shall we discuss the terms of our….. contract marriage?”

Ethan leaned back in his chair, a small smile playing on his lips