7. Fear of first night

Roseline's POV

And just like that, I was married!

I never thought, even in my wildest dreams, that I would get married in this way. Though I didn't want a big, fat wedding party, the least I was expecting was to marry a man of my choice at a small gathering at our orphanage in the presence of all the lovely kids with the blessing of my sister Mary.

But I am not surprised because life has never given me what I wanted.

I have always tried to stay optimistic but now all I can see is darkness because of the man sitting beside me, who is now my husband in the eyes of the law but I won't ever be able to accept anything from him with my heart.

The screeching of the car abruptly jolted me from my thoughts as it came to a halt. I turned my gaze towards him, awaiting his words, though my heart braced itself for disappointment.

"Listen to me." His words caught my attention.

I just tilted my head in his direction instead of answering anything.

"As much as my grandfather was excited to meet you, h