A:N/ You guys keep leaving reviews and it gets me pumped.
Okay, so a couple of French words from the past couple of chapters, I'm not French btw, so Google is my friend. If you notice wrong words, please let me know:
Ma petite/ mon petite: My little girl/boy
Tante: aunt
Mon cher: my dear or love
Also, in the first chapter, Elyse calls Levi something in French which means older brother. I think I made it clear, but I just wanted to make sure.
ALSO, the chapters will get longer now that this chapter is pretty much establishing a something at the end. The future chapters will be more focused and detailed which means it will take a while to be posted compared to how everything was quick before. If you noticed, I tried to give as much background in the beginning chapters, so it would be the skeletal background for future references that I hope many of you will turn to and be like ,"OMG THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE."
Ah, I love that sense of fulfillment.
Until next time!
The usual; Elyse is a figment of my imagination even though I wish I was her cause Erwin. Everything else belongs to Isayama and his wonderful, complicated imagination.
Erwin was true to his word. He left for Germany the next day, leaving Elyse with a list of wedding planners that were supposedly praised by his business partners back in Europe. Her aunt had been so happy with his connections, and Elyse felt like a lost little girl who was playing wedding.
Her father went back to the city earlier than his children due to going back to the head company since the issue of his daughter was solved. Levi had restrained from lunging at the man when he was starting to make snide remarks about Elyse's "shotgun" wedding.
Levi offered to take Elyse back to her dorm so she could start making arrangements to move. Not being a hoarder, Elyse knew she could put her things into two huge boxes with Freida's help.
"I'll be waiting in the parking lot then. You'll stay at my penthouse to avoid the press. I'm sure in the next few days, people will be talking." Levi stated. Elyse nodded in agreement.
When she arrived, Freida was wide-eyed at the sight of Elyse. "Oh my God, you have to tell me everything."
Elyse smiled, half-heartedly, "So, I'm pregnant like you expected and I'm going to move in with my brother in his penthouse. I came back here to pack my stuff. I…I wish I could tell you more, Freida, I really wish."
She hesitated, her mind warring with her. You can't tell Freida about the wedding yet. She'll have to find out about it in the news. Remember, Elyse, you need to protect your family even though Freida has done more than enough for you.
Freida nodded, solemnly, "Hey, it's okay. Everyone has their secrets, Elyse. At least it isn't worse than that."
Oh, Freida, you bet it is.
Elyse forced a laugh and began to grab a beaten box from under her bed with Freida's help and they began to pack her things. Freida offered to help her with one box and they walked to the parking lot after getting out of the elevator.
Elyse saw her brother against the car, smoking a cigarette, with the trunk of the car slightly open. He happened to see them, and he walked around the car to open the trunk even more.
Freida widened her eyes at the sight of the man, "That's your brother? Hello there."
Elyse rolled her eyes and nudged her friend's arm in fake warning. Levi took the boxes from the girls. He turned to Freida and thanked her, quickly, "Thank you for taking care of my sister with her time here."
Freida, suddenly abashed, nodded, slowly, "M-my pleasure."
Levi nodded and he guided Elyse to the car with Freida trailing behind them. Once Elyse was inside, Freida bent down to poke her head in the window.
"Don't be a stranger, 'kay? I'll be here if you want a babysitter." Freida offered the last part with a teasing smile. "You're a good person, Elyse. I'm happy that you're going to be taken care of. Let me know everything when you can."
Elyse nodded, her eyes watering as she hugged her friend through the small window, "Thank you for everything, Freida. I promise I'll let you know as soon as I can."
Freida stepped away from the car and waved as Levi pulled away. Elyse watched as her friend disappeared in the background, and her heart dropped when she realized that she was already saying goodbye to a part of her life that she wished she could go back to.
Goodbye, Julliard.
The ride back to the penthouse was comfortably quiet, and Elyse was about to fall asleep until Levi interrupted it with a question.
"Do you want to go see an OBGYN?" He asked, his voice sounding a bit uncomfortable. Elyse snorted her amusement which was silenced by his glare.
"You make it sound like it's a weird thing to ask a pregnant lady to go see one." Elyse stated, playfully pushing her brother's shoulder.
"It is weird if it's your sister, brat." Levi replied, smoothly.
Elyse thought about it. She did need to see one specially to confirm. But, a queasy feeling entered her mind as began to think about it.
Why do I feel weird?
Pushing the feeling away, Elyse nodded, "Yeah, I need to go see one. If anything, I need to confirm my suspicions also. Maybe there won't be a wedding if I'm not." The last part was a weak tease, but she felt more uncomfortable rather than amused.
Levi found it amusing, he chuckled, "I can't even imagine father's face if he found out you weren't pregnant."
Elyse laughed, weakly.
Before she could say anything, she watched as her brother got his phone from the cupboard in his car and dial a number that belonged to a 'Dr. Zoe.'
"Hey. I need a favor." Her brother said into his phone. A flash of annoyance and irritation crossed his face at the loud voice that screamed through the phone.
"Listen, glasses. My sister might be pregnant and she needs to see a professional to confirm it. The test says positive and she has all the symptoms, but she wants to be sure." He continued amidst the loud yelling.
After a moment, her brother had ended the call before the loud yelling ceased. Elyse was appalled.
"That was rude, Levi!" She complained, grabbing his phone. He grabbed it back, chucking it back to the cupboard in one swift move. He didn't even need to look away from the road.
"Don't worry about it. I served back with them in Europe. They're an old friend, doctor of the staff." Levi waved her apprehension off.
Elyse's eyes widened in realization, "Oh! I forgot you served back in Europe. They were a chief doctor? An OBGYN?"
"They specialized after their term. So, your appointment is tomorrow. Just show up and they'll do their thing in about ten minutes or so. They don't waste time, really, and they're careful with their work at the same time. Won Doctor of the Year two times in a row."
Elyse nodded in awe, "Wow, they must be pretty amazing."
Levi merely grunted, "They're pretty annoying if that's what you mean. Practically screeching in my ear."
Elyse laughed for the first time that day.
The penthouse guest room was beautiful as always.
"You can make it yours if you want. Don't worry about being a stranger here, brat. You literally live here anyways. Just please don't vomit on anything except inside the toilet." Levi groused, pointing at the bathroom beside her as they walked in.
"Also, I'm going to grab some groceries after work tomorrow. If you have any weird cravings, write them down." Levi stated, placing the boxes in her room.
Once settled, he began to unpack them and he looked up, noticing that his sister had a soft smile on her face.
"What?" Levi asked, hesitantly.
"You still work with inner city kids?" She asked, awed. She sat down on the fluffy bed, nonchalantly.
Levi shrugged, "Someone has to. Besides, I'd rather work there than deal with father dear."
Elyse frowned at that, her eyes scolding, "Father is proud of you in his own way."
Levi sighed, "Elyse, really? Do you think our fights are hugs? Also, I still can't believe you're sticking up for him after the way he literally switches marriages on you."
"He's human, Levi. You and I know that he hasn't been the same for a while." Elyse whispered, tugging on her fingers on her lap.
"Well, he fucking hates me, Elyse. You need to accept that already." Levi stated, tired all of a sudden. He began to place his sister items around the room, willing to distract himself.
"I don't think he would be paying for this penthouse if he did." Elyse argued, trying to have her brother find sense.
"Yeah, he's a fucking saint, Elyse. He buys this and he gets you married, not thinking of what his kids might want. Look, the only reason he bought this for me is because he doesn't want any of his damn partners to find out that his son would rather be on the streets than wearing a fucking suit and saying words like, 'the stock market is up today, hurrah.'" Levi snapped towards her, glaring.
Elyse bit her lip, but she kept quiet. After a moment of moving her stuff to the right places, Levi packed the boxes and sighed as he put them away.
"Elyse, I'm sorry. I don't want to talk about this anymore. Okay? I see him, he sees me. We're…amicable. Let's just keep it that way. Besides, I'm keeping my promises." Levi stated, tired and weary.
Elyse nodded, looking up at him with an understanding look.
Levi gave her a sharp nod, "Don't forget. Appointment tomorrow. The driver's number should be programmed in the home phone."
With that, he closed the door behind him. He took a deep breath and sighed. He hated when Elyse was too compassionate. The poor girl was always looking for the good in people, not even thinking about herself.
"I hope that one day your compassion won't be turned against you, Elyse. I really do."
Elyse walked into the doctor's office not knowing what to expect. It was an interesting office to say the least. She walked in and noticed that there were anatomy posters everywhere. Ones she were pretty sure that didn't really focus on the specialized area that Dr. Zoe was supposed to deal with.
"Alright, shorty's little sister, you here?" A loud voice called. Elyse looked up at was bewildered at the doctor's appearance. They looked like a doctor, eyeglasses and hair tied up in a ponytail. They had the scrubs and the coat, but the quirky earring that resembled a pair of wings threw her off and the wide smile they held seemed intimidating rather than comforting.
Also, the fact that they had just called her, 'shorty's little sister', wasn't helping the situation.
"U-uh, here?" Elyse asked, raising her hand, slightly terrified when the doctor whipped their face towards her.
"Woah! Your Levi's little sister? Geez, he got the short end of the stick, am I right? Here, here. Come in." Dr. Zoe stated, not even taking a pause as she led Elyse inside her office.
"You certainly are a ray of sunshine compared to your grouch of a brother. I see the resemblance though. Dark hair, pale skin. French babies, indeed." Dr. Zoe stated.
"And German. My mama was German." Elyse said, softly, finding herself being drawn into this doctor's exuberance.
"German! I'm from Germany! Your mother's last name?"
"Jaeger. I don't really know where she was from in Germany. I know she has a brother, though. A doctor. He and his wife live in a village outside of Aachen."
Elyse found herself reminiscing. She barely remembered her uncle due to only visiting Germany twice with her aunt as she wanted them to meet their only blood-related uncle through her mother. He was a quiet man, but he had been very nice to her and her brother. He always gave them candy when they came over. He had visited them in France whenever he had business there, but after an altercation with their father, she never saw him again. Her brother had been angry at his father ever since.
"The only last link we have to her and he breaks it." Levi hissed, angrily. She had been six. Her brother had been sixteen.
Her age now. Her age except she was pregnant.
That floored her to reality. Dr. Zoe motioned for her to sit on the chair.
"Aachen?! Wow, such a small world. I was born there. Here, sweetie, sit on the chair. I'm going to put some jelly on your belly. You are four weeks?"
Four weeks. Her life has changed so much in four weeks.
"Y-yes, I believe so." Elyse muttered, softly. Dr. Zoe patted her leg in a comforting manner. They smiled, "It will be quick, I promise. It's going to be a bit cold."
The gel was cold and had slightly chilled Elyse, but she relaxed once Dr. Zoe rubbed it all over her stomach. Elyse stared at her rather flat stomach and she wondered how a baby could possibly be in there. The queasy feeling that she had in the car returned and it made her wonder.
What if I don't end up pregnant? Will Papa still make me marry Erwin? Will they both be angry at me? Do I want to be pregnant?
The last question penetrated her heart. Did she want to be pregnant? The thought of aborting the child didn't cross her mind at all. She didn't have the heart to make such a huge decision. So, here she was, lost at what she's supposed to feel. Erwin had made the decision to keep it, so she followed, slightly relieved that the other half of this person growing inside of her made a decision that she could follow.
Would I be a good mother?
Elyse loved kids. Julliard had an after program for kids who wanted to learn ballet and she taught it. She smiled at the memory of all the thank you cards she had back in her room at the penthouse.
But, seeing kids for only a few hours was different than having one of your own twenty-four hours a day.
"Okay, so let's see," Dr. Zoe hummed, moving the transducer probe on her stomach, "Ah!"
Elyse froze, scared, "Y-yes?"
Dr. Zoe tapped a few keys on the machine and whipped around to face Elyse with a bright smile on her face.
"There, do you see it?" Dr. Zoe asked, pointing to the machine.
Elyse peered at the machine, and she began to get up at the sight of a small circle within the depth of the dark ultrasound.
"I-Is that the baby?" She whispered, gingerly pointing at the screen. Dr. Zoe smiled and nodded, "Good job! That's the baby. The little thing was hard to see at first, but congratulations, sweetie. You're officially pregnant."
Those words seemed to be the key to opening the floodgates of her emotions. The queasy feeling disappearing at once, making Elyse realize that she actually was relieved.
She was relieved that she was pregnant. Does this make me crazy?
So tired of questions and her confusing emotions, Elyse placed a hand on her sticky stomach and breathed, deeply.
"At least I know you're real in this confusing world. That's a start." She whispered, softly.
Dr. Zoe patted her leg which made Elyse look up, abashed. But the doctor smiled, "At least you know, sweetie. You're right. That's a start."
Levi didn't even blink when Elyse told him the news as he scanned the French newspaper in front of him.
"Elyse, I'm pretty sure you already knew before the appointment." Levi stated, a bit amused at Elyse's flustered expression.
She sat down in front of him, placing her stuff on the chair beside her. "It's real now, Levi. It's actually happening."
Levi looked at her above his newspaper and he set it down with a chuckle, "Well, congratulations, kid. You officially have made me feel old."
Elyse laughed, before she could reply her phone began to vibrate. She answered it after one glance at her phone.
"Hey, Freida!" Elyse greeted, warmly.
"So, I know you were going to tell me when you could, but I think the press already told me what's going on." Freida stated, out-of-breath. Elyse held back from dropping her phone out of dread. Levi seemed to notice the look on her face as he stared at her, his gaze narrowing.
"Um, Freida, hold on, I'm going to put you on speakerphone so my brother can hear what you're going to tell me." Elyse said, hurriedly, placing her phone on the table in between her and her brother.
"Okay, good?" Freida asked, on speakerphone. Levi greeted her, "Hello, Freida. We hear you."
"Okay, so, apparently, you are marrying a really hot German man that happens to be one of European's top richest bachelors named Erwin Smith? It's all over the gossip sites. People on our floor we're knocking at the door, wanting to see if it was true that you had left."
Elyse fought back a groan, and Levi growled in annoyance, "Fucking Garnier literally needs a damn muzzle. Erwin was right. Man doesn't know how to shut up with the press."
"Yeah, uh, well, it doesn't mention anything of the surprise, but I'm assuming that this man is part of the surprise that happened. Geez, Ely, where'd you meet this hunk? He's sex on legs. Damn, I just realized you may have made the surprise in this room. Kudos, Ely."
Elyse flushed red as Levi rolled his eyes.
"Freida, stay on track." Levi stated, a bit sharply.
"Oh, shit. Sorry, um, other than that, the rumor of you leaving is because you eloped with him. Saying that he's your sugar daddy of some sort since you're sixteen and he's twenty-six. That's Julliard's version."
"People are fucking annoying." Levi cursed, noticing Elyse's horrified expression.
"Don't worry about them, Elyse. These people are just jealous. A couple of girls in the bathroom were annoying, but I told them straight, saying that they were just jealous since they were understudy-worthy compared to your prima donna status."
Elyse smiled at that, imagining Freida shutting them down, "Thanks, Freida."
"No worries, babe. But since I technically know, I expect a wedding invitation, yeah?"
Elyse laughed even Levi slightly smiled at that, "Of course, Freida. Just be discreet, okay? We don't want anyone barging in."
"Yeah, trust me, I'm leaving as soon as I'm clear of meetings with scouts. I'll be incognito at my parent's beach house in the Hamptons. Visit me when you can, 'kay?"
"Will do, Freida. Thanks for letting us know."
After the exchange of goodbyes, Elyse sighed and sunk down low in the couch. Levi shot her a sympathetic look, "Hey, chin up. No one knows the truth except our family. That's what should matter."
Elyse smiled, and then her phone began to ring. Seeing the unknown number, she answered, hesitantly.
"Hello?"
"Elyse, it's me." A deep voice greeted, and Elyse was hit by the smooth sound of Erwin's timbre.
"E-Erwin? How did you get my number?" Elyse asked, surprised. Levi's eyebrows shot up, but he didn't seem to think anything of it as he picked his French newspaper back up again.
"Your father gave it to me before I left for Germany." Erwin explained, nonchalantly.
"Oh, I see…How is Germany?" Elyse asked, a lost at what else to say.
"Same as the last time I left it. Father is pleased to hear about the marriage and he'll be coming back with me to America for the wedding. Speaking about the wedding, how is the planning going so far?"
Elyse bit her lip, "I…I haven't really gotten around it. I actually had a doctor's appointment with Levi's friend, Dr. Zoe, about the baby."
"Dr. Zoe? Hange? Wait, the baby. Is everything okay?" Erwin asked, relentlessly demanding. Elyse suddenly felt overwhelmed once more by him.
"Yes, Dr. Zoe. You know them? Yes, the baby is okay. It was just a confirmation." Elyse stated the last part, quietly.
It was quiet on the other line for a moment. Elyse suddenly hated phone conversations. She could feel the anxiety of wanting to know how Erwin felt about the confirmation. How would he feel about it? Would it feel even more real? Would he run away or be adamant about it even more?
"The baby is confirmed. That's…That's very good. How are you feeling about it?" Erwin asked, and Elyse softened at the sound of concern in his voice.
"I…I'm okay. I mean, four weeks ago, I was dealing with marriage contracts, so you know, the usual." Elyse joked, weakly, hoping that Erwin wouldn't hear her nervousness.
Erwin's chuckle relieved her, "That's good to hear then. Yes, Dr. Zoe is a great doctor. I had the pleasure of working with them before. And before I forget, I called to warn you that the press has gotten word of our marriage."
"Oh yeah, my roommate called me. She said that she found it through gossip sites and Julliard. There's nosy people coming to the dorm room, seeing if it's true."
Erwin sighed, deeply, "I'm sorry, Elyse. I tried to get this through immediately. Your father gave me a call saying that there are reporters outside the company. He's very angry at Mr. Garnier which is understandable. I'm taking the red-eye back now with my father. I hate to ask you this, but we might not be able to have a wedding after all."
Elyse froze, "I'm sorry?"
"The wedding as in you walking down the aisle in a dress and having a ceremony and a reception. The press will try to meddle in, so we'll have a court marriage instead. Your family and my father as witnesses. I know it's not a grand wedding, but we must do this in order to avoid controversy."
"Won't it just be even more controversial the moment the baby is born? A shotgun court wedding will look terrible, Erwin."
"…I will be fabricating the date we got married, Elyse. My father and I have people in the court who can. That's why we need to have the quietest marriage as possible. Once I come back to America and after we are married, we will go to the press, make up a story of how we were married months before. You leaving Julliard was because you found out were pregnant, and hopefully, the press will leave us alone after that. Well, leave us alone about the marriage. I can't promise that they'll truly leave us alone—"
"Erwin. W-we can't do anything else? I just—"
"This is the only way to save your reputation, Elyse. To save your father's company's reputation."
"Fabrication? So what? I got married when I was fifteen?"
"Don't be dramatic, Elyse. The date will be fabricated at least two months before we actually met. Still sixteen. Besides, you're turning seventeen this March. You'll be fine."
Elyse wanted to scream. So many lies and so many things to do. Also, Erwin seemed to know information about her that she didn't even share with him. He was literally snooping around about her. God, how messed up this was.
Levi was deep into his newspaper, making her believe that she and Erwin were having a private conversation.
But when he looked up at her, Elyse froze. Levi gave her a look of encouragement, confirming that he heard every word, and Elyse truly felt alone in this whole ordeal.
Erwin did arrive the morning of their court wedding. Elyse and Levi drove up to their aunt's house and greeted their aunt and uncle who were ready for the court wedding. Her aunt smiled at Elyse.
"Come, ma petite. I have a dress for you."
Elyse let herself be led to her aunt and uncle's room and she gasped when she saw the dress waiting for her on their bed.
"Is that—"
"It was your mother's wedding dress." Her aunt confirmed, patting her own swelling stomach. She was at least three and a half months, much to Elyse and Levi's surprise. Their aunt admitted to hiding the pregnancy for three months before telling them.
Elyse walked towards the dress, and she teared at the sight of it. She remembered when her aunt had showed her the dress when she was a child.
"This will be yours on your wedding day, ma petite. I swear it." Her aunt had promised.
Her wedding day was here, special or not, it didn't matter. Her aunt had kept her promise. Elyse turned to her and hugged her, tightly.
"Thank you so much, tante. I love you so much." Elyse whispered, emotional.
Her aunt laughed, a little broken due to her tearing up.
"Enough tears, my dear. Let's get you ready."
The court was empty, and Elyse had a chilling feeling that Erwin had something to do with that.
"It's safer this way." Levi whispered, holding Elyse's hand as he helped her out the car.
Elyse didn't dare argue back.
She entered the courtroom and she saw her father and another man that she assumed was Erwin's father, the uncanny resemblance was there.
The man smiled at her as she walked in, "Ah, you must be darling Elyse. You look absolutely breathtaking, my dear. Just like your mother."
Elyse smiled back, grateful. She decided she liked him right then and there. He was so sweet-looking, the only difference between him and his indifferent son.
Her father pulled her aside, giving her a look up and down and Elyse patiently waited for his criticism.
It didn't come.
"The dress is becoming on you." Her father whispered, softly. Elyse was sure she imagined it, but she smiled, widely at him. She kissed him on his cheek, softly. "Don't ruin your makeup, dear."
Ah, there it was. Elyse had flinched at that, but the first statement was still warm within her heart.
Whatever this dress was, it was certainly magic for today. Her brother and father haven't fought yet, either.
"Where's Erwin?" Levi asked, suddenly. Right then and there, the doors opened and the judge and Erwin walked in, caught in a discussion. Erwin, cool and level-headed, and the judge, nodding and scanning the papers in his hands, stopped in the middle of the room.
Seeing Erwin always made her feel nervous. Elyse never knew what the man was up to next especially now that instead of a wedding, they were here at a court. But, God, the man knew how to dress and carry himself. He was impeccable in a black tux. His chiseled jaw was defined by the dark beard that seemed to grow since he didn't have time to shave since the revelation of her being pregnant happened. She had felt bad, but it disappeared because of the annoyance of him always looking good anyways.
"Are we ready?" Erwin suddenly asked, looking up. He scanned the faces and when he looked at her, he paused.
His stare was making her uncomfortable and it was that damn unreadable one too.
Her aunt was always good with makeup and hair. Especially since she had worked with the ballet back in Paris.
Her aunt had swept all her hair to one side and curled Elyse's long dark locks. She really did amazing work on Elyse's face with the slight contour and highlight. Elyse always had long eyelashes and high cheekbones with a nice upturned nose, so it was easy for her aunt to find the points of her face for the makeup. The wedding dress that once belonged to her mother was an-off shoulder satin dress that cinched her waist and flared down at the bottom. It was a simple vintage dress, and Elyse always felt like it was a dress that came from the Parisian opera house.
Erwin approached her, gently taking her hand. He raised it up to his lips, never breaking eye contact with her. After placing a gentle kiss on it, he smiled at her, comforting.
"You look beautiful, Elyse."
"Thank you." Elyse said, quietly, blushing at all the attention.
The doors opened once more and Freida came rushing in, "Oh fuck, am I late?" All faces turned towards her, and Elyse couldn't help but giggle.
Erwin shot Elyse a questioning look.
"Um, the roommate that had left the note." Elyse explained, the only thing he'll probably get.
Freida widened her eyes at that and he mouth formed a small 'o'.
"Oh, shit, Ely. It was that night." Freida whispered, sharply. Elyse flushed, thanking God she and Erwin were the only ones to hear it as Freida approached them.
Erwin chuckled, "Ah, that roommate." He let go of Elyse's hand to take Freida's hand in greeting. He gave her a small kiss on the back which made Freida raise her eyebrows.
"Erwin Smith." He introduced himself.
"U-uh, Freida…at your service?"
Levi snorted at that and Elyse shot her brother a glare. The judge cleared his throat.
Everyone turned to him.
"So, are we ready to sign papers now?" The judge asked, a little impatient, "We can only keep the courthouse close for so long. The press will sniff it out, also."
"W-We're just going to sign?" Elyse asked, shocked, turning to Erwin. Erwin let go of Freida's hand to approach the judge. She watched as he straightened his cuffs, nonchalantly, but she could see that his back was slightly arched as if he was ready to pounce on his prey and that prey happened to be the poor judge in front of them.
"Recite the vows, if you please, Your Honor." Erwin stated, more like demanded. The judge shrunk under his gaze and Elyse couldn't help but feel a bit thankful for his commanding demeanor.
The judge cleared his throat, "Okay, let's do this, shall we? If everyone can take a seat, we'll being. Now, will the groom and bride face each other. Yes, like that, now, do you Erwin Smith take Elyse Rose Jaeger Ackerman as your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do." Erwin stated, as if sealing a deal rather than a promise. God, can this man be anymore serious and damn infuriatingly confusing. He had been smiling and complimenting her, kissing her hand, and now, it looked like he could care less. As if he wasn't vowing to be someone's husband.
"Do you Elyse Rose Jaeger Ackerman take Erwin Smith as your lawfully wedded husband?"
The question burned her. That night from four weeks ago led her here. She looked at the people around them, their faces having various state of emotions.
Erwin's face was just as unreadable as the future of the life that was going to be before her right after she sealed her fate with two menacing words.
"I do."
A:N/ AND THE ADVENTURE WILL BEGIN. SO, there are many hints of hints of what may or may not happen in the future in this chapter. This story really has me excited.