''Why? Why didn't you confront me about it? I was using your brother, anyone in your shoes would have gotten angry. Why do you look so calm?''

''Because my brother never does something without thinking it through. Because he must have had his own reason for choosing to agree to your preposition. Lastly, because I know you must have been in a desperate situation to even ask for such a thing. Natie, you trusted my brother with your life. can you do the same with me?''

''Yes, I can and my answer is yes''

''Are you sure? This is not going to be a contract marriage. Everything is going to be real and once we are in it, there is no turning back for you. We are going to be bounded by this marriage for the rest of our lives''

''I am sure''

''Including the fact that we will be staying in the same room and we will naturally have to do what every couple does?'' Mikael asked and his lips curved when he saw how red her face had become. It felt nice teasing her.

Natalie coughed and touched the table beside her. She looked at the coffee machine and asked, ''coffee?''

''You didn't answer my question, Natie'' Mikael stood up and walked to her. He placed his hand on hers that was on the mug by the coffee machine and turned her to face him. ''Do you have any objections that you might like to make before we get married?''

''Can… you… move… back a… little? I need to make a cup of coffee'' Natalie stuttered while blushing.

''Do I make you nervous, Natie?'' Mikael asked as he continued to stand close to her. he ignored her request.

''It's late, I should go to bed now'' Natalie said and turned, but Mikael pulled her back and wrapped his arms around her.

''Answer me, Natie. Do I make you nervous?''

''Why are you doing this to me? You are confusing me''

''That is such a relief. I was beginning to think I didn't affect you at all. I think the best choice I would make in my entire life is getting married to you. Goodnight Natie'' Mikael kissed her hand before going to his room.

Natalie held the table when her legs suddenly gave way. She touched her beating heart and sighed and bit her lips feeling confused.

…

JSC Villa.

''Elder brother, when did you return?'' Josh asked as he changed out of his shoes and wore a pair of slippers before walking to the man who was busy cooking in the kitchen.

''I came this afternoon and decided to prepare you a meal. Aren't I great?'' Conner said as he gave Josh a half five.

''You are great. But, it is rare to see you here. You only come here when you have something worrying you'' Josh said as he pulled out a chair and sat across the kitchen table, facing his elder brother.

Even though Conner was three years older than Josh, the former looked much younger than Josh because he inherited more of the Mexican genes.

Josh looked at his brother's rolled up sleeves and asked, ''when did you get this tattoo? Do you know a lot of people associate you with underworld because of your love for tattoos?''

Conner looked at his arm. The new tattoo he got was an eagle and its wings spread out to his arms. He smiled and said to Josh. 'I finally found her''

''Who?'' Josh asked and suddenly gasped as something dawned on him, ''wait. You found the girl who ran away with your shirt?''

''Yes, and you won't believe what kind of person she has become. She is a reporter. She was among the reporters who wrote to the company asking for a chance to record the entire program and interview me''

''A reporter? What is her name, I might know her?''

''Kim Xia''

''Xia?'' Josh asked with a surprised tone, ''you mean Xia xia?''

''Did you know her already?'' it was now Conner's time to be surprised.

''Yes, Xia is my university junior. She is friends with Natalie and Alice Jun. How can this even be possible? How did you two meet?''

''Do you remember when we first came to City M and I went to take short marketing lessons at Triks University?''

''Yes, I do''

''Kim Xia was also there taking lessons. I met her through that classes''

''Elder brother, why do you never cease to amaze me? Who would have thought that in this entire world, the woman that you were searching for is my junior and friend? Wait, does she know that we are related?''

''No. she never knew who I was. She just knew me as Conner, that's all''

''I see. so, what do you want to do? You must be planning something since you made her the only reporter to be close to you. do you plan to rekindle your love?''

''Well, that is if she doesn't kill me before I decide to do that. She has quite a temper, you know''

''I know that very well. She goes all out too'' Josh stood up and tasted the food.

…..

''Today is Saturday, why can't I sleep in without being disturbed?'' Natalie asked and yawned as she walked out of her bedroom. She stood rooted in halfway as her eyes widened when she saw two unfamiliar faces and one familiar face in the hall. She chuckled awkwardly and turned to rush back inside.

''Get changed and come down. I want you to meet my lawyers'' Mikael said making her stop in her strides but as soon as he was done, Natalie ran into her room,

A few minutes later, Natalie returned wearing a pair of Fendi prints matching top and down. she smiled when the men stood up to bow. As she was about to sit, Mikael pulled her closer to his side and made her sit down.

''Natie, I want you to meet my lawyers. They came to help with the marriage procedures, so I wanted you to meet them''

''Oh, you are welcome'' Natalie said to the two men.

''Mr. Sun didn't want to send you to the city bureau office because of the kind of person he is. He was afraid that going there would cause you discomfort. So, we are here today to take your family registry card so that we can finalise the necessary documents''

''I will bring it to you right away'' Natalie said and stood up to go to her bedroom. She soon returned with the registry card and handed it over to the men.

''Thank you. we will be on our way now. I will give you a call once we have documented everything''

''Thank you for coming'' Mikael stood up and walked the men to the door. He waited till they left before he returned to the hall.

Mikael stopped in his strides and furrowed his brows when he saw Natalie fidgeting with the helm of her shirt. She looked conflicted.

''What's wrong, Natie?''

''Can you give me time to get used to this? I mean… us getting married''

''Are you regretting it already?''

''No, I am not regretting it… I am just…''

''Don't worry. You can take your time. We will still end up doing what must be done'' Mikael said and Natalie frowned.

''Were you always this shameless?'' Natalie asked and pursed her lips immediately.

''No, I am only this shameless in front of you. Get ready, Natie. You will be seeing more of this side of me now that we are married''

''Alice invited me to the homecoming ceremony today at Black Horse. I should go and get ready''

''I also got an invite, let's go together''

''What if your fans suddenly start attacking me or any reporter sees us together and write a negative article about you? It will ruin your image''

''I don't mind, and just so you know. No reporter is bold enough to write something negative about me''

''I see''

''Natie''

''Yes''

''I won't touch you if you don't want me to, but, I wouldn't say no if you have me a sign''

''I didn't hear that'' Natalie said and ran into her room.

Mikael laughed and shook his head.

City M Airport.

A man dressed in a black outfit walked out of the exit with a woman. They were both holding a Luis Vuitton travel bags walking side by side. the lady looked more casual in her black pants and white tan top.

The man's head, covered by the hoodie shifted when he tried to dodge the kids that were running towards him. He quickly adjusted the hoodie but, half of his face which was revealed made him recognisable.

''Are you alright, Mr. Sun?'' the woman beside him asked and he nodded his head. ''Don't worry, I will make sure I send you to your family''

''Take me somewhere else. I am sure I will be able to see her there. She is the one I want to see first'' Thomas said and the woman nodded.

''Alright''