One Hundred and Forty Six One Shot
Married In Vegas
Clary POV:
I woke up with a pounding headache. I opened my eyes and adjusted to the light. I should not have went out to celebrate selling that painting to that client. Me plus alcohol is never a good idea.
I sat up and looked around realizing that I wasn't in my room. But there wasn't anyone else in the room with me so I was even more confused. That was until I smelled the food. I got up and went to grab the clothes on the floor when I noticed the piece of jewelry that was placed on my left hand. Something that wasn't there yesterday.
"Oh no." I said to myself. "This can't be real." I grabbed the shit on the ground and put it on. I made my way to the smell of the food. When I go to the kitchen, all I saw was a tall, blonde, muscular back. And last night came flooding back.
Flashback:
"What's a gorgeous thing like you doing celebrating alone?" The golden man smirked at me.
"Celebrating a painting well sold." I smile back. Having some liquid courage was always a plus talking to a hot guy.
"So you're an artist?" He asked.
"And an art consultant." I added. "I work for the Freedman and Son gallery back in New York."
"Sounds very prestigious." He said.
"Very high profile." I agreed.
"I'm Jace by the way." He held his hand out.
"Clary." I said as we shook hands.
End of Flashback.
That was the last thing I remember from last night, but this was definitely the man from last night.
"Good morning sleeping beauty." He said and I shook my head free of the memories.
"What the hell happened last night, and why do I have this ring on?" I asked as I held up my left hand.
"Isn't it obvious? We got married." He smiled.
"But we don't even know each other." I almost yelled.
"That didn't seem to bother you last night." He smirked.
"Alcohol makes people do crazy things." I added.
"Yes, but it was your idea to go to the wedding chapel." He said.
"Well how do we get divorced so I can go home?" I asked.
"We don't." He said.
"I'm sorry, what?" I asked.
"We aren't getting divorced." He said again.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because I like you Clary, and I think this marriage can be a really good thing for us." He said as he put pancakes on the counter for me.
"You live here, and I live in New York." I said trying to reason with him.
"I actually just bought us a place in New York, and sold this one this morning. We're all set." He said and my mind just went blank. "We'll just have to sell your place soon."
"I like my place." I retorted.
"But is your place big enough for two people?" Jace asked.
"I don't know, but it's perfect for me, and that's the way I like it." I said, not trying to hide my annoyance.
"Give me 6 months." Jace said.
"6 months for what?" I asked, intrigued.
"6 months of marriage, and if you still aren't happy, I will happily sign divorce papers." He said and I thought about it. All I had to do was put up with him for 6 months, and than he'll divorce me. That can't be so bad, right?
"Okay. You can have 6 months." I said and he smiled.
"You won't regret it." He said proudly.
"I kinda already do since you made me miss my flight home this morning." I added as I sat at the counter and ate his pancakes.
"Don't worry about flights. I was planning on heading to New York tonight anyway, you can catch a ride in my private jet." He said and my jaw practically fell to the floor.
"Private jet?" I asked curiously.
"Of course. I don't fly any other way. It isn't the Herondale way." He said and I nodded. I really needed to find out more about my new husband. "We're taking off at 6, so you have time to go back to your hotel and pack all your things."
"Thank you." I said. "For that and breakfast." I added.
"Anything for you baby." He winked and I made sure I turned around so he didn't see me blush. Forget about the fact that I married a complete stranger, I hadn't been on a proper date in almost 4 years, so hearing pet names was completely out of character for me, plus apparently my new husband is completely loaded. I am in way over my head here.
Time Jump – A Few Days Later
Clary POV:
Since I had agreed to 6 months of marriage with Jace, I agreed to sell my apartment. It wasn't a bad apartment, but it wouldn't fit the two of us comfortably, and he said if I wasn't happy after 6 months, I got to keep the new place, so all in all, it's a win for me, and I'll take whatever I can get.
Jace also informed me that he was taking a month off to get everything ready with the new house, and to get acclimated to the New York lifestyle. Apparently he was a nomad before, who never liked to live in the same place for too long, and he avoided New York as much as he possibly could, so he wanted a feel for the city before getting swamped with work. I understood that, I did the same thing when I moved here.
Unfortunately I still had to go to work, so as I got up, I smelled the food right away. I got dressed and made my way to the kitchen where Jace was cooking breakfast. I had no idea how this whole thing was going to work out. We knew nothing about each other, but that was something I planned on changing. I wanted to know the man who I was living with, and married too.
"Good morning." I said and Jace turned around and smiled.
"Good morning. Eggs?" He asked.
"No thank you. I'm not a big fan of eggs." I said and he nodded.
"I'll remember that." He said. "So, how was your first night in the new place?" He asked, because I spent up until I couldn't in my old place.
"It was nice, but I'll have to get used to it." I said and he nodded. "What about you?" I asked.
"Normal." He said. "I'm used to moving, so this is just another new place for me."
"Why is that?" I asked.
"I'm not sure exactly." Jace said honestly as he sat and joined me. "I lived in the same place my whole life up until my parents died. After they were gone, I didn't have anyone else, so I figured I never really had to leave roots anywhere." He said and my heart hurt for him.
"What happened to your parents?" I asked, treading cautiously. I didn't know what topics were off limits yet.
"Car accident." He said. "I was 18."
"That must have been hard." I said and he shrugged.
"I didn't have the greatest relationship with my parents. They weren't around a lot, but knowing they aren't here anymore is hard regardless of the relationship we had." He explained and I nodded. "What about your parents?" He asked.
"I never knew my dad, and my mom left when I was in college." I explained.
"Why did she leave?" He asked.
"I couldn't even tell you." I said. "I went to college, came home for winter break, but all I had was a note that said 'good luck' and I haven't heard from her since."
"Damn." Jace said. "That must have been tough."
"Much like you, we didn't really have that great of a relationship. I think she didn't really want to be a parent, but got stuck with me anyway. I was on my own for most of my childhood." I explained. "Which brings me to another question, how old are you?" I asked and he laughed.
"I'm 28. What about you?" He asked.
"26." I said and he nodded.
"Worried I might be 10 years older than you?" He laughed and I couldn't help but laugh as well.
"I didn't know, but I didn't want to chance it either." I said and he smiled.
"What time do you have to be at work?" He asked.
"In an hour." I said and he nodded. "What are you going to do with all your free time?"
"I'm gonna go food shopping. We got the basics but I'm not a basic person, I like snacks." He said and I laughed. "Than I'll just get some other essentials for the house. What are your thoughts on dinner?" He asked.
"I'm not sure. I haven't thought that far in advance yet." I admitted and he nodded.
"I was thinking pasta, that good for you?" He asked.
"Pasta works." I said and he nodded.
"Cool. I guess I'll see you for dinner?" He asked and I nodded. "Have a great day." He said before kissing the top of my head and heading to his room.
I sat there in a little daze before I eventually got up and went to get ready for work. Jace and I didn't know everything about each other yet, but we had scratched the surface, and it was refreshing to have someone be honest with me. I guess these 6 months wouldn't be so bad, but I just hope they go by quickly.
Time Jump – One Month Later (1)
Clary POV:
Jace and I have been living together for a month, and I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it. Since he is his own boss, he took the month off to get settled into our new house, and to get acclimated to New York. It's been weird, but we've gotten to know each other a lot more since he moved in, and I would also be lying if I said he wasn't an amazing person, and an exceptional cook.
"Yea, I can be there by tonight." I heard Jace say before he hung up.
"Where are you going tonight?" I asked.
"My month of relaxation is up, so I'm back to work." Jace said. "I have gone in Chicago tonight for the weekend."
"Oh." I said, slightly disappointed.
"Don't worry. It's just about a will that needs to be triple checked. I've known the clients for years now, they trust me with everything." Jace said and I nodded.
"Have a safe flight." I said and he smiled, kissed the top of my head, and left to pack. I stayed in the kitchen to clean up thinking about how odd it would be without Jace here.
Time Jump – The Weekend
Clary POV:
Odd is an understatement, and I had to call Izzy to take me out so I could distract myself from the empty house. I didn't realize how much of a staple Jace had become until I woke up and the house wasn't filled with the sweet aroma of food. Of course that's not what I missed the most about having Jace around, but it was certainly a perk.
"So, I can't believe you got married and I wasn't there." Izzy said and I laughed.
"I wasn't really there Iz. I was drunk off my ass." I laughed and so did she.
"But you picked a hot one." She smirked.
"You don't think I'm making a mistake do you?" I asked serious all of the sudden.
"I mean, after 6 months you get to choose right?" She asked and I nodded. "And how are you feeling in this moment?"
"I feel like I'm missing something." I admitted. "But not in a romantic way. I mean, we haven't kissed or anything. At least since I woke up confused and hungover. All he's done is kiss the top of my head when he leaves, but grandparents do that all the time, so it isn't an intimate expression of desire at all." I explained.
"You care about him." She stated and I nodded. "There is nothing wrong with caring about a person."
"But I feel like I should care about my husband in a different way than I care about a friend." I said and she nodded.
"You should, but that doesn't mean you two can't build up to that." She pointed out. "You started out differently than other couples. Most of them start out caring like a friend and it grows into something romantic. That could happen with you two."
"Yea, but I still don't know that much about him." I expressed.
"You have time to work that stuff out." Izzy said and I nodded. I was about to say something when a sleazy guy came over to out table.
"What are two beautiful women doing out tonight alone?" He said, and I could smell the alcohol on his breath.
"We aren't alone. We're clearly here together." Izzy said, trying to get him to leave us alone.
"That's not what I mean baby." He said and everything in me told me to gag at his gross flirtation.
"Look, we're not interested." Izzy flat out told him.
"How would you possibly know that sweetheart?" He smirked at us, than something popped into my head.
"I'm married asshole. Please leave us alone." I said as I held up my left hand. When he saw the ring he instantly backed off, and walked away. "Wow. I should use that more often." I laughed and so did Izzy.
"I need to get married ASAP so I can have that power." She said and we both continued to laugh. We continued with our girls night out like nothing ever happened, but I couldn't help but linger on the fact that for the first time I acknowledged that I was married, and I didn't hate it.
Time Jump – One Month Later (2)
Jace POV:
Two months of marriage in the books and I don't hate it. Seeing my parents suffer in their marriage was something I knew I never wanted. It was a reason why we had such a strained relationship. My father was neglectful, towards my mother and myself. My mother was a workaholic who never had time for me. Between the two of them, I grew up hating the idea of love and marriage because I assumed ever marriage ended up like theirs. But with Clary, everything was natural.
Giving her the 6 month ultimatum was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I didn't want to divorce her, because there was something about her the moment I laid eyes on her that told me she would become everything to me. I didn't know how well it would work, but living these last 2 months as her husband has been a dream come true, I only hope she feels the same way.
"Hey Jace, I'm headed out to Izzy's, I'll be back later." She called throughout the house.
"Have fun!" I called back and than I heard the door shut. I headed up to my office and began working on an upcoming case. Luckily this one was local, so no need to travel. Travelling was different this time around. I had someone to come home too, so leaving was ten times harder than it was before, but knowing that I had Clary to come home too made everything sweeter.
Clary POV:
Two months with this guy and my whole perspective on this marriage was slowly changing and it was freaking me out. Which is why I needed an expert. Izzy. She was the only one who I've confided in, and the only one who would give it to me straight. It needed some serious advice right now, and she was the only one who could give it.
"Your text sounded cryptic. What's up?" Izzy asked as we sat down for dinner.
"I need your advice." I admitted.
"Marriage advice?" She asked.
"Obviously." I said and she laughed.
"What's wrong now?" She asked.
"Nothing is wrong. Actually, everything seems too perfect." I admitted. "I shouldn't feel this way about a guy I drunkenly married. I should want to get away from him, right?"
"Does he treat you well?" She asked me.
"Of course." I said.
"So why do you feel the need to be creeped out by him?" Izzy asked.
"Isn't that how it's supposed to work?" I asked.
"Forget about everything you think it should be like." Izzy said and I nodded. "Just think about the last 2 months you've been married to him, how do you feel?" She asked and I thought about it.
"Great." I said and she smiled. "It's just, he's so sweet, and it's not like he's pushing me to actually be his wife. He's leaving it all up to me, and I like that because I am so confused on how I feel about him."
"Why don't you just talk to him about this?" Izzy said and I sighed. "I get it, you don't want him to know you actually like being his wife."
"That's not it." I said but Izzy laughed as she saw right through my lie.
"Talk to him Clare. He is the only other person who knows what you're feeling. Maybe he's feeling the same way." Izzy pointed out.
"Or maybe he hates being married to me and is waiting for 6 months to be over so he can divorce my ass, leave me broke, and lonely." I slumped in my chair.
"I highly doubt he feels like that." Izzy said and I sighed. "Talk to him." She said one final time and I nodded. She was right. Expressing my insecurities to Jace would be more helpful, I guess I just don't want to be filled with disappointment if he doesn't feel the same way I do.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Jace POV:
I was still in my office working when I heard a faint knock on the door.
"Come in." I said and in walked Clary. "How was dinner with Izzy?" I asked and she smiled.
"It was great." She said, but she was keeping her distance.
"What's wrong?" I asked and she started to nervously play with the ends of her hair.
"Nothing is wrong." She said but I crooked my eyebrow at her, and she sighed. "Okay, so I think we need to talk."
"Oh god. My experience with woman and talking sucks." I said and she laughed.
"It isn't bad." She reassured me.
"Than why are you cocooning into yourself?" I asked and she laughed. "Come here Clary." I said and if not by her own will, she started making her way towards me. I took her hands in mine and pulled her into my lap, where she relaxed. "What's on your mind?"
"This whole marriage." She said and I nodded.
"What about it?" I asked, hoping she didn't regret it.
"I was wondering, why did you want me to wait 6 months for a divorce?" She asked.
"Because the reason I approached you in that bar was because I was drawn to you." I explained. "You were sitting there, alone, but so incredibly happy. I wanted to be apart of that, and than the rest of the night was amazing. You are amazing, and I didn't want it to end."
"But you didn't know me." Clary said. "I mean, you still really don't."
"That's why I wanted these 6 months. I wanted to get to know you." I said and she nodded. "Do you regret it?" I asked, not really wanting to know the answer, but I needed to know it.
"Getting married in a chapel in Vegas wasn't the way I always pictured it, but the outcome was something I didn't think was possible." She said.
"Why is that?" I asked.
"Come on Jace. Look at this house, and your private jet, and who knows what else you own. I never imagined I'd even get a chance to look at a private jet, let alone ride in one." She laughed, but I could tell it was strained.
"I like you Clary." I said, because I knew she just needed the absolute truth.
"You do?" She asked, and I could tell she was shocked.
"Yea, why else would I do everything I do for you? I want you to have everything you possibly can in this life, and I can give that to you." I said.
"But why me?" She asked. "Why not someone else?"
"Because you've never tried to impress me. You've always been yourself around me, and you've never wanted me for something else." I said. "You'd be impressed with how many people just want my money, but that whole night we spent together, my money never came up, and you still wanted to marry me." I said and she laughed.
"To be fair, I had no idea who you were. All I knew was a hot guy was buying me drinks, and giving me attention." Clary laughed, and I couldn't help but laugh with her.
"I like this marriage Clary." I said and she looked at me with those big green eyes. "And I hope you like it too."
"I do." She whispered. "Like it too." She said and I couldn't help but smile.
"Can I kiss you?" I asked, because I didn't want to overstep. She bit her lip and nodded slowly. When my lips touched hers, everything I felt the night we got married came flooding back. Clary was something else, and I planned on never letting her go, as long as she wants to me too.
When we broke apart, her cheeks were flushed, and we were both breathing heavy. The look in her eyes gave me the impression that she enjoyed that kiss just as much as I did, and for the next 4 months, we could build this relationship up to get it to marriage material, and I was all for working to get it to that level. I just hope Clary is as well.
Time Jump – One Month Later (3)
Clary POV:
The last month with Jace as been different than the first two. We were more intimate then we were before, and I didn't hate it. In fact, every single time he kissed me, I felt like I was on cloud 9.
Jace was gone this weekend in San Francisco with a client, and unfortunately he didn't know when he would be home. When he got out there, he didn't realize what a mess he was walking into. It sucked that he was going to be gone, but he was sending the private jet back next weekend so that we could have a weekend away in California. I was excited for a weekend vacation, and I couldn't wait to see Jace again. I was meeting up with Iz again today, and we were having a shopping spree kind of day. We both desperately needed one.
"I wish my boyfriend had a private jet." Izzy said once I told her what I was doing next weekend.
"Iz, you need a boyfriend first." I said and she started laughing.
"So things are good between you two?" Izzy asked.
"Things are great." I said with a little blush.
"You are totally into him!" She nearly screamed and I blushed even harder.
"How can I not be?" I simply said. "He's amazing."
"Not to mention loaded." Izzy smirked.
"His money is the last thing that I think of." I admitted. "I honestly forget how much money he has until I use it."
"Like today?" She smiled.
"Like today. But I already told him I was going shopping so it won't be a shock when he checks his bank statement." I said because sometimes I do feel bad about spending his money.
"He doesn't care about how much you spend." Izzy said and I shrugged.
"Doesn't mean I don't feel bad when I spend it." I said and she nodded. Izzy knew I wasn't a material person.
"Well, let's not disappoint him by not spending anything." She said as she dragged me into a store. I couldn't help but laugh. I think Izzy enjoyed his money more than I did, but I didn't blame her. At the end of the day, I got the man, and that's what means the most to me.
Time Jump – One Month Later (4)
Jace POV:
The Whitewillow family has been a client of the Herondale's since my father started our business. When he died, all his clients were grandfathered to me, and I have been loyal to them since the beginning. It also didn't hurt that they paid very well.
They just called about a situation with their son that they needed my help with. As much as going there means I'd have to see Kaelie, I was happy to help in anyway that I really could, a way to show my father respect even after his death.
"Hey Jace, can we talk?" I heard Clary ask as she stepped into my office.
"Anything for you baby." I said as I put my work aside and looked up at her. It took her a few weeks to warm up to the pet name, but once she did, I rarely called her anything else.
"I just got a call from my boss who wants me to fly out to Seattle to buy a painting at a very high profile auction." She explained, and I nodded. "I'll probably be gone for about a week."
"Perfect, because I also have some business in Seattle this coming week." I said and she smiled.
"Really?" She asked.
"Really. I'll probably be needed there for a week or so as well." I explained.
"That's awesome." She said and I pulled her into my lap.
"I'll set up reservations for the hotel right now." I said and she pressed her lips to mine.
"You're the best." She said and I couldn't help but smile.
"I have to warn you about something though." I said and her smile fell.
"Oh no." She said.
"I just want you to know about the clients I'll be meeting with." I said.
"Isn't that supposed to be confidential?" She asked.
"Not if I'm just talking about them." I said and she nodded. "They are clients from when my dad was around, and when he died, I got all his old clients, including them."
"Okay?" She asked.
"I may or may not have had something with the daughter, and she may or may not think it's over between us." I said and her confusion turned to anger, maybe even jealously.
"Can you be more concrete about the relationship?" She asked.
"It was purely a physical relationship whenever I came to town, we'd meet up. I haven't been back in over a year, but we don't really keep in touch unless I'm in Seattle." I said and she nodded. "But I never had feelings for her, and there is no need to be worried."
"That doesn't help Jace. It just proves you were a whore before we got drunkenly married." She said as she went to leave but I grabbed her wrist.
"Hey, getting drunkenly married was one of the greatest things that's ever happened to me, and when you see Kaelie, you'll know why it was purely physical." I explained.
"Oh great, that means she drop dead gorgeous." Clary sighed.
"Baby, you're drop dead gorgeous." I said as I caressed her cheeks. "She has nothing on you. I promise."
"What are the chances you can drop them as clients?" She asked and I laughed.
"Very low. They pay very well." I said.
"You're a millionaire, money shouldn't be an issue for you." She pointed out.
"We're millionaires, and having extra money is always good. How else would you be able to go to that expensive spa every month?" I said and she furrowed her brows. "It's a joke. You could go to that spa every weekend and it wouldn't make a difference in our finances, I'm just saying, they pay well, and I feel like I'm respecting my father's wishes by keeping them around." I further explained.
"Okay, but I don't like it." Clary said and I nodded. "I don't like the fact that you'd have sex with this woman and you still represent her."
"I represent her family, not her. It's mainly her parents who call." I wanted to make sure she knew that.
"But have you represented her?" Clary asked.
"Once or twice." I said honestly and she nodded. "Look, I'm done for the night. Would you like to go out for dinner?" I asked.
"It's a little late for dinner." She said.
"Are you hungry?" I asked and she nodded slightly. "Than it isn't too late for dinner. Come on, we'll go to our favorite place." I said and her eyes brightened.
"Just let me get changed." She said before running out of my office. I couldn't stop the smile that made it's way onto my face. Clary had nothing to worry about when it came to Kaelie, there isn't anyone else out there for me but Clary, and I'd spend the rest of my life reminding her of that fact.
Time Jump – A Few Days Later
Clary POV:
We got to Seattle late last night, and of course Jace booked the Penthouse room, but I wasn't complaining. Living in luxury was definitely something I could get used too, especially with Jace.
The auction wasn't until Tuesday, and it was only Sunday, so Jace and I decided to go out to lunch before he had to meet with his clients. Of course I was nervous about him representing them, since he has a history with the daughter, but I trusted Jace. He's never lied to me before, and I know he wouldn't start now.
"Are you excited for the auction?" Jace asked when we were seated.
"Yea. I love buying and selling artwork." I admitted. "Especially at auctions where I don't have a price limit."
"How much you think the piece you're trying to obtain will go for?" He asked.
"A few million." I said. "Hopefully less, but you never know with expensive artwork. Some people will give an arm and a leg for it."
"That's insane. I never knew artwork could be so popular." Jace said and I laughed.
"Coming from you, someone who grew up wealthy, I'm surprised your house wasn't flooded with expensive artwork." I laughed.
"My parents didn't understand it either." Jace smiled. "Having stuff like that never mattered to my parents. Our walls were filled with family photos, not random ones."
"I think that's the way it's supposed to be. Don't get me wrong, I love art, creating it, looking at it, and everything in between, but putting a million dollar painting in my house never appealed to me."
"At least we have that in common." He said and I nodded.
"Jonathan." Someone said and Jace tensed for a second.
"Mr. Whitewillow, what a surprise." Jace said as he stood up to greet the man.
"Funny we should meet up here." The man said.
"In such a big city, the chances are astronomical." Jace laughed along with the man. He could really be charming when he wanted to be.
"Mind if we join you?" The man asked Jace.
"Not at all." He smiled. The waiter was brought over to make our table for two, a table for 6.
"Who is this lovely woman you have with you today?" Mr. Whitewillow asked when they all took their seats.
"This is my wife, Clarissa Herondale." He said, and I had to admit, hearing him call me that, and with his last name was something that gave me the chills, the best kind of chills.
"Congratulations. I had no idea you got married." He said with a smile on his face, but I didn't miss the scowling face of the woman at the other end. I can only assume that's who Jace warned me about.
"We've been married for about 4 months now." Jace said proudly.
"And where are you living this time?" Mr. Whitewillow asked.
"New York City." Jace said. "My job is very flexible with location as you know, but Clary's is in New York. It made sense to move there."
"And what do you do for work?" He asked me.
"I'm an art consultant for Freedman and Sons." I explained. "I buy and sell artwork."
"An artist. Impressive. Are you published yourself?" He asked.
"In the process." I said. "I'm working on a collection, and it's taken me awhile to finish it, but I hope within the next year I can go somewhere with it."
"That's very remarkable." Mr. Whitewillow said.
"Thank you." I smiled.
"How rude of me, I never introduced my family. This is my wife Catherine, my daughter Kaelie, my son Charles, and I'm Thomas." He said and I nodded.
"It's very nice to meet you all, you can just call me Clary. I've never liked the name Clarissa." I said and he laughed. The rest of lunch went by great, but I could feel someone staring daggers into me the whole time. I tried my best to ignore her, but she made it very obvious that she hated the fact that I was there, but she had to get used to it. Jace was mine, and I wasn't letting him go.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Clary POV:
I was curled up on the couch reading a book when Jace got back from the Whitewillows. He had left about 4 hours ago, and I was starting to wonder if he was even coming back. But when he opened the door, he looked exhausted. I could tell it took a lot out of him, and I had a feeling it wasn't just as a private attorney, but also with those personal feelings from a certain daughter that was exhausting.
"Long meeting?" I asked as he sat on the couch.
"Very long, and painful." He said as he loosened his tie. I sat up a little straighter, put my book down and started to rub his shoulders. "That feels so good."
"Did everything go as planned though?" I asked.
"Of course. This case should be relatively easy, it was the interrogation I got from Kaelie on my way out that I wasn't expecting."
"Oh god, what did she do?" I asked.
"First she tried to kiss me, than she started to cry when I told her it was over and I was happily married, than she started yelling at me because we were in a relationship and I cheated on her, which I promptly told her we weren't in any type of relationship, but that only pissed her off even more. I left before she could do anything else." He explained. "I was an idiot for ever getting involved with her in the first place."
"Well, she certainly takes her looks very seriously. Any guy who didn't think with the right head would jump into bed with her." I said and he laughed.
"Yea, but it was purely boredom most of the time. A way to pass the time while I had to be here. It's a reason why I never moved here. I knew she'd be too much." Jace explained. "Anyway, did you find the auction house?" He asked changing the subject.
"Yup. Surprisingly enough, it's only like 8 minutes away." I said.
"So you've been here alone this whole time?" He asked as he sat up.
"Yea. Well, I ordered a massage earlier, but other than that it's just been me and my book, and some room service." I smiled.
"I think you just married me for my money." Jace teased and I laughed.
"I had no idea how much you were worth when we drunkenly got married." I said and he moved over and scooped me into his arms.
"I'm just kidding." He said as he kissed my nose. "I'm glad you're relaxing and enjoying yourself." He said and I smiled.
"Would you like some dinner? I ordered a little too much earlier so there are some leftovers if you're interested." I said and he nodded.
"I'm gonna grab a shower first." Jace said as he stood up. He gave me a sweet kiss before heading towards the bathroom. As I watched him leave, I couldn't help but smile at how lucky I got with marrying him. Agreeing to 6 months with this man was the best decision I've ever made, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
Time Jump – One Month Later (5)
Jace POV:
I just got back from a week of travelling, and I couldn't wait to get home, and be with Clary. I knew I was going to enjoy being married to her, but I had no idea that I was actually going to fall in love with her. There were so many things to love about Clary, but the biggest reason I fell in love with her was because she is the most genuine, and selfless person I've ever met. There wasn't a bad bone in that woman's body, and for that, I loved her more than I could imagine.
Throughout this week of being gone, I've been trying to think of a way to tell Clary that I'm in love with her. It was odd, because we didn't meet in a traditional way, but I don't think I'd ever meet her if it weren't for the unconventional way, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I walked into the house and the sound of the TV was lulling through the house. I put my jacket on the hook and made my way to the sound. The TV was low, and had some random TV show that I didn't recognize on, but Clary was fast asleep on the couch. Curled under a blanket, her glasses on the coffee table on her book she was reading. I couldn't help but smile and kneel in front of her and start rubbing her arm.
"Jace?" She said once her eyes started to open.
"Hey." I said and she gave me a sleepy smile.
"I thought you were coming home tomorrow." She said as she started to sit up.
"I decided not to wait, and come home." I explained. "Plus it's calling for a blizzard, so I didn't want to be stuck there."
"You want me to make you some dinner?" She asked but I stopped her from getting up.
"I ate on the plane." I reassured her. "Wanna go to bed?" I asked and she nodded. Before she could move, I scooped her into my arms and made our way to her bedroom. I went to open the door but Clary stopped me.
"I was wondering if I could sleep with you tonight." She said almost embarrassed. Before I could say it, she continued. "I mean, you can say no, I just I haven't been sleeping well since you left and I thought maybe you being back would help – "
"Clary." I cut her off. "Of course you can sleep with me." I said and she blushed. I made the way to my bedroom, and I pushed the door opened and put Clary gently on the bed. "Give me 5 minutes and I'll be ready." I said and she nodded.
I've never brushed my teeth so fast, or got changed. There was something about knowing Clary was in my bed and that I got the chance to share it with her that had my body in all sorts of frenzy. When I walked back out, Clary was curled under the covers already, and I couldn't get the smile off my face. I joined her immediately, and shut the light off. I felt the bed shift a little, before I felt her body next to mine. I pulled her into my arms and kissed the top of her head.
"I love you Clary." I whispered in the darkness of the room. Anticipation washed over me as the silence consumed us.
"I love you too Jace." She finally said and everything in me felt lighter. I shut my eyes and just let the perfect atmosphere lull me to sleep knowing this was going to be an amazing future.
Time Jump – One Month Later (6)
Clary POV:
"Are you sure I'm not moving too fast?" I asked Izzy.
"I'm gonna start charging you for these sessions." Izzy laughed and I glared at her. "What? I don't understand why you don't just talk to your husband about these things? They do involve him."
"Because he's going to think I'm a lunatic!" I shouted and Izzy laughed.
"True, because I think you're a lunatic right now too." She said, and sometimes Izzy just wasn't helpful. "Talk to Jace Clare, he's in love with you, and you're in love with him too. This is a conversation between the two of you."
"You're right." I admitted. "I just don't want to ruin this. He makes me feel special."
"Good. Because you deserve that treatment, and I'm glad he gives it to you." Izzy said and I gave her a hug. She was my best friend for a reason, and now all I had to do was talk to Jace. That's not intimidating or anything.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Clary POV:
I got home pretty late due to a crisis at the gallery. It was my day off, but my boss was freaking out and I couldn't leave him high and dry. Long story short, it was almost 9 at night when I walked into the house. I was exhausted and all I wanted to do was sleep, but I needed to talk to Jace. I needed him to know how I felt and I couldn't wait until tomorrow.
I put my coat on the hook and started towards the family room when I stopped dead in my tracks. There were candles lighting the whole area, but more specifically a pathway that I think I should follow. So I started to follow the pathway of candles. They lead me to the top balcony, and when I looked out the glass doors, I saw Jace, standing there, hands in pockets, in a completely black suit, looking fine as hell. I opened the door and was hit with a winter breeze.
"Jace." I all but whispered, I had no idea what to say.
"It's been 6 months since we got married in Vegas." Jace said and I nodded. Knowing it was the exact day. "I gave you an deal. Six months of marriage, and if you weren't happy I would sign the divorce papers no problem." He said and I stood there in silence. "What I didn't know 6 months ago was that I would fall so in love with you that I couldn't picture my life without you." He said and the tears started to form in my eyes. "I don't know what the future holds for us Clary, but I know that I want you in it."
"Jace." I said once more because apparently my mind can't formulate a full complete sentence.
"I love you Clary, and I want to continue with this marriage, because it's the best thing that's ever happened to me, and you make me happier than I've ever been." He continued when he got down on one knee and my hands flew over my mouth. "Will you marry me, again?" He asked and the tears started flowing.
"Yes." I said because I knew that would reassure him that I felt the same thing. "Yes, every single time." I said and he flew up and scooped me into his arms and pressed his lips to mine.
"I love you Mrs. Herondale." He said when we broke apart and I smiled.
"I love you too Mr. Herondale." I said and he pressed his lips to mine again. Everything that I ever imagined was coming true, and I couldn't wait to experience it with him.
Time Jump – Two Years Later
Clary POV:
"Come on baby, we have to get to the airport so we can go see daddy." I said to my adorable 2 year old. She came running around the corner with her curly blonde hair, and the biggest smile on her face.
Jace and I got pregnant soon after he proposed to me. We didn't want to wait, and it seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. It was the greatest decision we've ever made. Emery was our pride and joy, and we couldn't wait to welcome the newest addition to our family as well.
"Daddy?" Emery asked with the biggest smile.
"Yes baby, we're going to see daddy. Let's get to the car." I said and she happily agreed. Believe it or not, we were going back to Vegas and I couldn't wait. Just being in the same city where Jace and I got married was so nostalgic and every time I thought about it, I got giddy.
We got to the plane and got on it ready for take off. The flight was long, but thankfully Emery fell asleep pretty quickly, which I was pleased with. I read my book and before I knew it, we were landing. I woke Emery up and we made our way into the airport where Jace was waiting for us.
"Daddy!" Emery cheered as she ran into his arms.
"Hey baby girl. I missed you." He said as he gave her a big kiss.
"I missed you too daddy." She said and I couldn't help but smile. I made my way over to the pair.
"Hey baby." He said as he gave me a quick kiss. "How was the flight?" He asked as he took my bags.
"It was good. Emery fell asleep quickly, so I just read." I said and he nodded.
"And the little guy?" He asked as he gestured to my belly.
"Perfectly content." I smiled, and that made him smile. I knew he loved Emery more than he could put into words, but I knew having a little boy meant so much to him, and I was happy I could give that to him.
"So I have a surprise for you." Jace said as we got into the car. I gave him this look but he just laughed as the car started moving. I was looking at all the lights around the familiar city when the car stopped. I looked up and looked at Jace.
"The hotel I stayed in when we met." I said and he smiled.
"For old times sake." He said and I couldn't help but laugh. Jace grabbed our bags while I took Emery's hand in mine and we made it up to the Penthouse suit.
We got into our regular routine of giving Emery a bath, reading her a story, and tucking her into bed. When she was out, we went out onto the balcony.
"Seems like yester day that we were here." Jace said as he wrapped his arms around me.
"It really does. Who knew we'd still be together with 2 kids." I laughed and he rubbed my belly.
"I wouldn't want it any other way." Jace said as he kissed me. "Who knew you'd be happy that we got married in Vegas." He laughed and I couldn't help but laugh along with him. But he was right, I never knew this could be the outcome of getting Married in Vegas, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Authors Note:
This is the latest one shot! Let me know what you think, and leave a review!
