Chapter 4 Wedding Day

• 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 to 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. The well-known most sought after bachelor and one of the wealthiest too.
• Thinking she was chosen by her dad, who was very strict and known to be very meticulous when it comes to work, they expected her to come from a prominent family. But I know where she came from and the word prominent was not in her family's vocabulary. Dad knew that I wouldn't agree to this, so he made a great bargain of 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 just freely give it away to Noris and that woman. Ever since I was a child, my mother has told me that I own a company and that it's mine. I had been told not to let his hands touch it, so I guarded the company well. Though I never heard my half brother claim the company or even ask for anything. Even his job now was something he earned with his own effort. He was a proud man, but I still think that he would agree instantly once he found out about the company. Until now, I wondered why dad wanted me or Noris to marry Celina.
• As for that woman, she said that she agreed to this so she would be able to 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 was going on.
• Dad knew that I was in a relationship with Wendy. Although we were not talking about marriage, I was actually thinking about it. I just don't have time to discuss it with her. She was my longest girlfriend and the only one who managed to understand if I couldn't see her. All my other girlfriends require me to see them every day and that suffocated me. I didn't like that kind of relationship. With Wendy, I still have my freedom to go and do what I want.
• I know dad loves mom so much. I witnessed how much he loved and took care of 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 to 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 be with Celina all the time as we processed our wedding. I assisted her and helped with all the preparations and even went to her to fit her wedding dress. Since I already agreed to it, I might as well give everything up at this wedding so Celina won't be able to say that I neglected her.
• The wedding day had come and was held at the Clandestine Hotel and restaurant. Dad's friend owns it. 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 with it.
• Then, I saw her walking on the isle with my dad. I was stunned and I never thought that she was that beautiful. She always looked simple and didn't wear make-up at all. But seeing her now with a complete make-over, 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 could even take my eyes off of her.
• We invited only the company employees and all directors, as well as some of dad's trusted friends. Noris was there as well and I don't understand why he had that look on his face. He was as though he was hurt. Why would he look like that? I noticed him looking at my bride and clearly 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's more beautiful now that she was right in front of me. Suddenly, I wanted to take her out of the venue and take her to our room. The whole ceremony took a long time when all I was waiting for was the last six words that the officiating official would say.
• Our vows were made by Celina. She said I had to memorize it, 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 when I was with you. I cannot promise you the world because you are the world to me."
• "Jefferson, I am a very difficult person. So I know 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 were thinking that we were already in love with each other, so when I heard the "You may now kiss the bride". I made her face me. I had already told her that I was going to fake the kiss, so I had to do that. After all, we already agreed to it too. No matter how much I wanted to make it real and long, I had to keep my word. It's a good start to our marriage life, so I will have to do as agreed.