Emily was stunned, and as I just woke up, I couldn't comprehend his words and actions but before she could say anything, he turned around and slammed the door shut loudly as he left the room

While going downstairs, he mumbled to himself "what was I thinking, her face held innocence and all I could think around her was peace. I must be crazy to think of all these, to even think that she was beautiful."

And at this point, he suddenly regained composure and said to himself "What am I thinking of, she's neither beautiful nor innocent."

.......

In the room Emily stared at the door, which was just slammed, she recalled that while sleeping she felt that someone was caressing her cheeks and upon opening her eyes, she saw him staring at her in a daze.

Thinking about it, she felt her cheeks burning. She touched them to reduce the heat from her cheeks.

"What am I thinking, he doesn't want to look at me, I must have misunderstood him"

I stood up from my bed. I couldn't get it off my mind.

.....

Damion walked back and front in his study. "I am doing all these things because of my grandfather and I can't develop any feelings for her. She just an asset in this house"

He walked out of the room and went to the dinner table where a generous amount of was placed. He was reading some documents on his tablet.

At that time he heard footsteps coming from the stairs

He slowly raised his head to take a glimpse at a woman dressed in a plain brown dress, with hair open, coming downstairs elegantly.

Her every step and every movement represent elegance and discipline. Her movements held meaning.

Emily came down the stairs and walked with light steps towards the dinner table. They ate silently, before Damion left the dinner table he said "I apologize for my cruel attitude the previous day. Since we are now married, you will be Mrs. Emily Willow. You will have to respect my family and manage this household. Although we both know that this relationship is only by name, and there is nothing between us but Mrs. Willow. And you have to fulfill your responsibility and in return, I'll give you money and status, you don't have to worry about your family."

After listening to his words she snorted ' money and status don't bring happiness, it doesn't even solve anything but what can I say,'

"Okay,"

Damion was looking at Emily with a gentle look on his face. Though she was looking pale

"We already have a marriage certificate," After a pause, he continued "You're are looking pale, if there is anything you need do not hesitate to tell anyone in this house. You can leave"

"Okay," I said and left the dinner table

In her room, she suddenly remembered her family, she remembered her younger brother Charles, she missed him so much. But she doesn't want to go back to that house, my father wouldn't want to see me. "what are you doing here, this is not your husband's house, you should be there trying to please him" Those are the words I'll expect to hear from him.

She wasn't feeling sleepy, so she decided to take a walk in the garden. On getting there, Emily was surprised to find Damion there. She turned around and was about to leave when she heard him say "Were you here to watch the stars, feel free to stay by my side" She turned around, to know if it was referring to her.

When she was sure, she slowly went closer to him and they walked together in the garden.

This garden looks different than what it looks like in the morning. Damion has been acting a bit different since the time he came back this evening

"Have you ever thought of life as a dream and death wakes us up?" Damion said

Emily didn't reply, she tried hard to think and was then lost in her thoughts. What If life is really a dream and death wakes us up? I mentally laughed at the taught of it.

In the darkness of the night, with the soothing light of the moon

"Everything seems perfect" Damion said

"Except my life," Emily said in a low tone unknowing to her that Damion heard what she said

A garden surrounded by trees, plants, and the fragrance of flowers made everything perfect. It makes the night more beautiful.

Emily unconsciously turned to her side and glanced at him. They were walking in the garden without saying a word. It was quiet but not suffocating.

His aura wasn't suffocating at the moment. I should just enjoy this moment before it's over.

Damion stopped at his steps, which surprised her. He turned to her side and looked at her.

They didn't say anything for a while and stood there In the same position. Sometimes there is no need to say anything.

'I have not acted maturely by yelling at the innocent girl in front of me, none of these things concern her, it's her family. She's the third party and hasn't been treated fairly.' When Damion got to his office earlier today he made sure he ran a background check on her. He figured out that, she was ignorant and wasn't aware of what was happening around her. She is blinded by the physical appearance of a person and the same goes for his grandfather. He values friendship a lot and fails to suspect those who he calls friends. ' I am in this marriage, not because I want to but because I wasn't given any choice, my grandfather forced me into it. The innocence of my wife. Wife? I internally laughed, her innocence has given me a new view of her, and I'll protect her, I won't let her drown with them.

After a while, they separated and walked towards the swing in the garden. Emily was enjoying the cool breeze while swinging her legs. She was oblivious to what ran through Damion's mind.