The afternoon sun was hidden behind thick layers of gray clouds. Clues of heavy rain on its way was all over. Mindy finish folding the last of her clothes into her luggage. After accepting Jonah's offer, he had immediately told her to pack up her belonging that they were leaving today.

Jonah too, was in his room packing. He couldn't calm his beating heart no matter how much he tried. She actually said yes. They were actually going to get marry. He was all too excited about the whole ordeal like he just won the lottery, not that he needs it.

She had agreed to all his terms. Except for adding her own rule that their marriage will stay a secret from her family until she is ready to tell them. And that there will be no grand wedding because she didn't want to be all over the news. That was fine by him as long as they did get married legally, although he wish to throw her the grand wedding his precious soon to be wife deserves. It's a close call, but he wanted to get out of Serene right away and head to the court house before it closes. He was afraid if he gave her another night to think she will change her mind.

Taking his things down to his truck he returns for hers. She was just stepping out of her room when he arrives taking both of her luggage into his hands like they weigh nothing at all. She follow close behind carrying only her handbag.

"Am I making the right decision? There no turning back once I leave with him." She contemplated over and over again.

"Mindy lets go." He called out to her already at the doors.

"Uhhh. Yeah I'll be right there." He heads to the car first to set the baggage in the trunk.

Mindy takes one last look at her surroundings. She was actually going to miss this place a little she thought. Sighing she walks out the door just as Jonah comes to get her.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Ready." She replied.

She walks to the car while he locks up behind them. Taking a look at the scenery around her, she imprints the gorgeous sight in her mind. Her eyes wander to the lonely swing under the oak tree. "I never even had the chance to get on that. Maybe one day we'll come back here during happier times." She smiled to herself at her silly thought. This was a business deal she reminded herself, not some fairy tale.

*****

"Congratulations! I now pronounce you husband and wife." The clerk behind the counter announced. He hands them each a copy of the marriage certificate.

"Thank you sir." Jonah said taking Mindy's copy out of her hand and placing it within a large yellow envelope along with his.

Standing up he holds his hand out to her. She looks at it unsure of what he wanted before putting her hand in his, he gently pulls her up to her feet.

The clerk clears his throat catching both of their attention. "Sir, here we kind of try to keep the tradition."

Jonah arches his left brow unsure of what he meant.

Clearing his throat once more, the clerk said "You may now kiss the bride."

Jonah chuckles at this but didn't fail to swiftly wrap his free arm around Mindy's tiny waist pulling her in for a warm slow kiss. She was too shock to pull or push away. His soft lips never fail to take her breath away. When he finally let go of her, her cheeks were of a rosy blush.

The clerk laughed heartedly behind the counter. "Oh you youngster reminds me of when my wife and I was young. She still takes my breath away every single day. Cherish each other."

"Thank you. I will," Jonah said staring at his wife lovingly. "Let's go Mrs. Chambers." With that they both headed out of the courthouse.

-

On their way back home. The rain had started to pour. The ride to his estate was silent so all they can hear is the rain hitting the roof of the car and the windshield wipers swiping back and forth.

"Let's listen to the radio." He suggested trying to break the ice. Now that they were actually husband and wife he was nervous. Now that she actually wasn't the enemy anymore he feels like its back to day one when they first met on the beach.

"That's fine." She said picking at her nails.

He turns to the first station that played something.

🎵Give it to me baby. Like boom, boom, boom

What I wa-wa-want, Is what you wa-wa-want

Na, na-ah. Come here rude boy, boy

Can you get it up, come here rude boy, boy

Is you big enough, Take it, take it (yeah)

Baby, baby (yeah), Take it, take it (yeah)

Love me, love me (yeah)🎵

Jonah quickly changes the station to the next as Mindy shift uncomfortably in her seat.

🎵I might let your boy chauffeur me

But he gotta eat the booty like groceries🎵

He quickly shuts off the radio. "Uhhh. We're almost home anyways"

She just nodded in agreement. "Well that was awkward."

About 15 minutes later they pulled into Jonah gated estate. Mindy couldn't believe what she was seeing. His home was grand and luxurious unlike anything she's ever seen before. The drive to his house split into two encircling a giant marble water fountain of angels. The mansions exterior was all white surrounded by green lawn and rose bushes. Just the front exterior of the home was gorgeous, she couldn't wait to see the back. On a sunnier day of course.

"This place is the family home. Where my family grew up together." Jonah explained as he drove up to the front door. "I have my own place downtown Seattle closer to my company but since this house has been emptied after my father's death, my sister going abroad for work, and my mother...you know. I moved back here. We will stay here until my mother's health recovers a hundred percent then move back to my penthouse downtown."

Mindy was moved that he was openly talking about his family. She never knew that he had a sister or that his father had past.

"I'm sorry. About your father. And what my father did to your mother." She said. She is sadden that all this time he had to live a life alone in such a huge house with no love ones around.

Guilt tugged at Jonah as she mentioned her father. "It's okay. I'm fine." He said. "We're here."

They pulled up to the front entrance. There was a roof over it protecting them from the rain. An older man dressed in a sleek black suit comes jogging to their car along with a younger man dressed more casually but before he can open the door for Jonah, he already opened it himself.

"Other side Dexter," he ordered.

Dexter, is the family butler and has been for 20 years. He squint trying to see through the windshield wondering who was on the other side knowing his master never brings home females. When he had needs, he takes them to his penthouse.

"Now Dexter."

"Yes. Right away sir." He walks over to the passenger side of the door for Mindy.

"Thank you sir." She said getting out. She had been too busy gazing around to realize that the car had already stopped.

"Oh you must not call me sir for I am only a butler." Dexter informs her.

"That's right Mindy. You are now my Mrs. Chambers." Jonah reminded her.

Dexter coughed to what Jonah just said. Corey, the young man who was unloading their luggage dropped the one that he was just holding in his hands.

Jonah stared at them like it was no surprising news. "That's right. She's my wife. Now if you can have someone help you bring the bags to my room that would be great. And Corey please park my car. Thank you." He locks fingers with Mindy's left hand and pulls her inside but not before Dexter notices that she wasn't wearing a ring.

"It was nice to meet you." Mindy said over her shoulder before disappearing inside with Jonah.

"Uhhh. Dad what just happened?" Corey asked scratching his head.

"I don't know son." Dexter admitted.

-

Mindy was in awe. The inside of the house was just as grand as the outside. The walls, floors and ceiling were white and was furnished with modern day furniture.

"I'll show you around later now let's go cleanup for now." Jonah said ushering her up the grand staircase.

The second floor was like a maze to her. Numerous hallway led to different rooms and sections of the house. She knew it will take her a while to remember. Entering the double wooden oak door at the end of a hallway Jonah pushes the doors open leading them to a bedroom that she knew was his. The smell was the same as the bedroom back at Serene. The room was as large as Mindy living room back at home she imagined. There was a king bed stationed in the middle made in grey and black beddings. The curtains were design to match the beddings blocking away two large sliding windows that lead the huge balcony overlooking the backyard swimming pool and garden.

"Go ahead and shower. There should be towels in there already." Jonah said to her.

"My clothes?" she asked.

"It should be brought up shortly. I'll be out of the room so you can comfortably walk around." He replied.

"Thanks." She makes her way to the bathroom. And it was no surprise to her that the bathroom was bigger than her bedroom back at home.

-

"Sir if I may ask, what's going on here?" Dexter was in Jonah office with him. Pouring him a cup of tea.

"Curious much?" he joked.

"Yes indeed." Dexter replied.

"Like I said, she's my wife. We are married." Jonah said shifting through some papers on his desk.

"She doesn't have a ring."

"You caught that." Jonah said. He stopped what he was doing to look at Dexter. He needed to grab her one immediately.

"I may be old but I am no fool son." Dexter declared.

"Can't ever get anything pass you." Jonah smiled. "Her name is Mindy. Mindy Young. We are officially married since today. Dexter I know this may seem too fast to comprehend but it's true. I...I love her." His voice was full of confidence, eyes fill with love.

Just the look on his face was enough to convince Dexter that he was telling the truth. He practically raised this boy so he knows when the boy is goofing and when he is being sincere. And the man in front of him was one in love that he was sure.

"Congratulations son. I'm happy for you." He didn't want to question the subject any farther.

"But just one more question. Does madam know?" he asked.

"Hahaha." Jonah laughed. "She will soon. She's coming back home next week."

-

Mindy was looking at the photos in his room line up on his desk. She smiled at each and every single one because Jonah had looked so happy. She picked up the frame of his whole family. His father, mother, sister and him together happily posing outside during a picnic.

Jonah sneaks up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist from behind surprising Mindy to almost dropping the photo. His hands loving the feel of the silk robe underneath them.

"I didn't mean too..." she started.

"It's okay. I don't mind." He said. He inhales her sweet intoxicating scent before leaning to set his chin on her left shoulder.

He didn't like how she was always apologizing for her actions now. He wanted her to feel safe and loved around him always. "My house is your house now. Feel free to roam and boss anyone around. Including me." He tightens his hold on her.

Mindy sets down the picture back on the desk. "Why is this Jonah so nice? Did he not just have me sign a marriage contract saying it had nothing to do with feelings? Didn't he make me give up all my rights in the contract? Who is the real Jonah?"

"You smell good." He breathe. He moves her hair damp hair aside nuzzling his face between her neck and shoulder kissing her gently. She closes her eyes enjoying the sweet moment while she can since she can never tell when his mood will change.

"I'm going to take a shower." Jonah said forcing himself to stop or else he won't be able to control himself. Giving her one last kiss on her cheeks he releases her and walks into the bathroom.

Mindy dries her hair while Jonah shower. It was already late so she had put on her Victoria Secret lavender silk pajamas that was a tank and short with a matching silk robe over it. Her clothing needed a good wash and it was all she had left, she was hopping that since this was supposed to be a no feelings attach marriage, they would be sleeping in separate rooms or something.

Jonah walks out of the bathroom once again with the towel hanging dangerously low. She averted her eyes quickly before it becomes entrance by his body once again. Thankfully he walked straight into the walk-in closet. She sits on the bed silently waiting for him.

He emerges a couple minute later and only in a boxer.

"Jonah!" she screeched.

"What's wrong? We are husband and wife now," he teased her.

"I know but still...." Her voice trailed off. "And where do I sleep?"

Now that really had Jonah laughing. "Like I said, we are husband and wife now. We share the same room, bathroom, and bed."

She open her mouth to speak but he raises a hand to stop her. She thinks back to the rules and had no choice but to submit.

"It's been a long day. I'm sure you're tire just as I am." He said strolling to the bed where she was sitting. Mindy was doing her best not to drool seeing his muscles moving and so close up.

"I need to change first," she abruptly say getting up but only to be pulled back by him onto his lap.

"Why? Something under that robe I'm not allow to see?" he smirked.

"I thought we would be sleeping in separate rooms. I need to wash my clothes," she blurted.

"Oh god she can't be naked under right? Or is she just wearing bra and pantie?" his sick mind was taking over his every thoughts.

"Take it off. The robe." He love teasing her. The innocent look on her face when she is blushing because of him.

"What no!" she shuffles out of his lap.

"If you don't I will." He continued to torture her some more. "Your choice. Unless you're naked under there of course. If you are, that'd be an interesting turn of event"

"I'm not!" she huffed.

"Okay then there should be no problem in taking off the robe." He concluded.

"Fine! There isn't." She turns her back to him and slowly unties her robe with shaking fingers. She will not give him the joy of seeing her nervous. "If he think he is the only one that can tease me, two can play the game."

Yes she decided she was going to make him drool over her this time. She knows that he feels some kind of attraction to her, at least her body from the time they were in the bathtub. She slowly takes off her robe and purposely drops it to the floor. "Opps." She said in the most normal tone she can before bending over and picking it up.

Jonah's eyes bulge out of his face and his jaw open so wide it probably hit the floor any moment. My god she was a goddess he thought. Her with the robe off exposing her sexy body being hugged by the silky purple pajama was enough to turn all his male senses on but bending over giving him the view of her behind sent his stick shooting right to the sky.

She turns around facing him causing him to swallow the lump in his throat hard. Mindy can see the hardness hidden underneath his boxer and did a victory dance in her head. He stalks over to her ready to pounce on his prey, his food. She stood her ground not inching.

"You like teasing me Mrs. Chambers?" he seductively purred. He loved calling her that, love the way it sounds and the way it says she's his. His steps lightly encircling her, eyes admiring every inch of her body.

Goosebumps raises all over her body just hearing his husky tone. He stops behind her sniffing in her scent. Suddenly he lifts her off her feet in his arms and carries her to the bed.

"Ekk!" she yelped at his sudden action. "What are you doing?" she said as he lays her down on the soft gray sheets.

He pins her arms on both sides of her while straddling her between his legs. She was about to complain but he spoke first stopping her.

"You are so beautiful, Mindy." He whispered. He lays a gentle kiss on her forehead causing her to close her eyes. He then kisses her nose before pecking her mouth.

Shifting off of her, he pulls the comforter over the both of them, before pulling her into his embrace. She opens her eyes and stares lovingly at his eyes.

"Don't worry. I promise not to do anything above this until you give me a yes." He genuinely said. "So for now please just let me hold you to sleep a night?"

She lightly smiles and nod making him return the smile. He pulls her in closer as they both fall asleep in each other's arms.