Chapter 5 – Once Upon a One-night-stand

Chapter 5 – The License

As they walked out of the hotel, a black Mercedes-Maybach Sedan was waiting downstairs. Stuart opened the door for Edie. She looked quiet and calm, but in fact, she was wondering how wealthy they were. Edie thought how fortunate it was for him to have lots of money. After seeing the car and the servants waiting on her hand and foot, she thought he would have no issues in getting her necklace back. She felt less guilty.

According to Edie’s instructions, the car pulled up to her apartment. “I’ll be out shortly, I just need to get a few things,” Edie said and then got out of the car. She dashed to the fifth floor.

This was the apartment she shared with her friend Melissa Latonia. Although the building was old, it was in excellent condition. It was in the center of the city, so it was convenient for her to get back and forth from work.

The door opened and the room was quiet. Melissa was not there, so she couldn’t share the news about her getting married. She went back to her room and grabbed some of her belongings and ran downstairs. When she reached the second floor, she met Aunt Lucia. Lucia called her, “Honey.” Edie smiled, “Hello, Aunt Lucia,” her Aunt was a woman who was curious about everything in the building, she pulled her just like she was going to share the latest news with Edie, “someone in our building has kept a mistress.”

Edie gasped, “huh?” “The car downstairs,” Lucia said mysteriously, “Must be a good car. I think it’s at least worth $500,000. Do you think anyone who lives in our building can afford to drive a car like that?” Edie wondered if she would have a heart attack if she told her that the car was worth nine million.

“Maybe the company’s car came to pick some people up,” Edie said awkwardly. “Well, I’ve lived for more than forty years in this building and I am always right! Someone must have been keeping a mistress!” Lucia said in a hurry.

“Auntie, it’s time for you to go home and cook,” Edie said. Lucia remembered that she still had onions in her hand and as she left, she was mumbling, “who is it?” Edie was shaking her head as she ran downstairs quickly.

She got in the car, Stuart saw that Edie’s expression was a little strange. He asked, “what’s wrong?” Edie hesitated for a moment and whispered, “someone said I was your mistress.” Stuart was surprised to hear her say this. He picked up his eyebrows and said “If I had a mistress like you, there would be a price that you would have to pay.” “What’s the price?” Edie asked.

“Why would someone like to keep a mistress?” she asked. I think mainly it is because the wife is no longer interested in s*x. Therefore, the man looks for someone who is open-minded and sensual. Does that make sense? Stuart replied. Edie thought about it and then she responded to what he had said and shook her head at once, “I guess it’s like trading a relationship. Is it pure?” Stuart smiles.

When they arrived at the courthouse, there were many people already waiting in line. From the doorway to the courthouse, the two of them looked handsome and beautiful. It attracted the attention of all the people in the hall. Not only the men, but also the women. Edie always had confidence in her looks, but now she knew clearly that most of their eyes were not looking at her.

Even she could not help looking at the men standing beside her.

Even though Edie was wearing high heels, she was only up to his shoulders. He must be at least six feet tall. He was so close that she could feel his hot breath on her neck. He was so handsome that when people gazed at him they were unable to move their eyes from his face. Edie sighed in her heart. She was in a better state, even if she is getting a sham marriage, at least this person was incredibly handsome.

It wasn’t an issue for them to get the certificate. All they had to do is fill out the form, pay the money and get a picture taken. It was so quick that Edie was a little unresponsive. When she was about to sign, she hesitated. Was she really going to marry someone she just met and for a deal? If her Mother was still alive, what would she say?

“Miss Edie?” Stuart had already signed and the clerk called to her as she was in a daze. Edie looked up and looked at her in a bit of a panic. With the pen in her hand, she held it even more tightly. All the confused thoughts in her head were reflected in her face and her large eyes were full of hesitation. Who was the man beside her? How could he not understand her thoughts? Stuart frowned slightly and said unhappily, “Don’t tell me you are starting to regret it now. Do you regret it?”

The clerk could feel a strange atmosphere surrounding them. She collected the papers and looked at them doubtfully, “Miss Edie, are you getting married voluntarily?” Edie didn’t expect to be asked this question, she nodded, “I’m willing, I will sign.”

As soon as she tried to step forward, Edie was held by a man’s big hand, and brought her into his arms. He hugged her waist with one hand, pressed her chin in the other, his eyes narrowed and her soft lips were stamped with his thin lips. Edie opened her eyes in disbelief, though they had been affectionate the night before, it was the first time she had been kissed by him when she was sober!

She could clearly feel the man’s breath on her face. The courthouse was very busy, but everyone stopped and admired the beautiful couple and then someone cheered. There were so many couples kissing, so the staff at the courthouse were used to it. However, it was rare for both men and women to be as good-looking as they were.

Edie felt shy and suddenly started feeling angry. She stepped on his foot and he had to let her go. He looked at her with his eyebrows raised, “she thought you didn’t want to marry me.” She was breathing nervously and her face was so red from anger. She immediately signed and took the marriage certificate. She took Stuart’s hand and bowed out quickly.

Behind them, there was some laughter. “Oh, they are so sweet! This would make an awesome TV show. They are really better looking than the actors and actresses that I have seen.” There was a staff member who was struck by Stuart, she said it regretfully, “What a handsome man, unfortunately, he has a wife already.”

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