Logan adjusted his glasses, which nearly slipped off his nose — too shocked to hear the interaction between Xander and Scarlett in the backseat.
This was the first time Logan heard Xander and Scarlett talk to each other, which shocked him.
Why are they fighting?
Don't they like each other?
Without making a sound, Logan adjusted his seat so he could clearly see what was going on in the backseat.
He saw his Master's face turn somber, looking at the girl beside him who was now ignoring him.
'Holy moly, Master, that's not how to win a woman's heart. You need to be gentler when dealing with them.' Logan couldn't help but take a deep breath. He was still in shock at his master who had been acting strangely.
His Master has a new hobby, which has been tormenting their precious hearts non-stop since yesterday. Still clear in Logan's mind, yesterday morning his master threw an explosion at him, instructing him to look after his future wife, Scarlett Piers.
How did he suddenly find a wife on island B? Obviously, he didn't believe it. He thought his master was joking.
But after meeting Miss Scarlett, he slowly changed his mind. His master is serious.
He thought his Master and Miss Scarlett would get married in the distant future, but who knew that his Master would get married today?
This was something he had never predicted.
When Logan discovered they were getting married so fast, he guessed that Scarlett was Xander's first love when they were young. And when they met again on the island, they decided to get married, but just now, he doubted it.
They spoke like enemies, not old lovers reuniting after years. There is no love involved between them.
Then why did they decide to get married? This fast?
Logan racked his brain, trying to find an answer. After a few seconds, his body froze as a strange thought crossed his mind.
'Miss Scarlett is pregnant??' Logan was shocked beyond words by his thoughts.
'Is she really pregnant?'
He slowly stole a glance to see Miss Scarlett in the rearview mirror.
'Impossible!! Impossible! Master had never met this woman before!?'
Logan shook his head, trying to shake off the absurd thoughts from his brain.
It wasn't long before the car stopped right in front of the main entrance, the civil registration office.
Scarlett saw Xander getting out of the car after fixing his suit.
Just before she wanted to follow him, she paused when she saw Logan open the door for her.
"Thanks, Logan!" She said softly.
Scarlett could feel her heart beating fast as she got out of the car. She was really nervous, for the first time since she had agreed to enter into a contract marriage with Xander Riley. She followed Xander's wide steps to enter the building while trying to calm her mind.
Ben is already waiting for them near the entrance. He immediately led them to a private meeting room. The room is not very big, but it looks clean and bright. A meeting table with 10 chairs lay in the middle of the room. On the corner, there is a photo booth with a red background.
Two officials stood up from their seats as soon as Xander and Scarlett entered the room.
"Good morning Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley…." The two officers greeted them politely and asked them to sit down.
Scarlett was surprised to hear how they called her by Xander's last name. Is she officially Xander's legal wife now? Wow! It felt unreal to her.
She maintained a calm face, trying not to show any expression.
As for Xander, he was satisfied to hear this officer call Scarlet by his last name. He smiled secretly.
"Mr. Riley, you don't need to come here. We can come to your place to do the paperwork." Said one of the officers who wore glasses with gold frames.
"It's fine. I just happened to be passing by here." Xander casually said and sat down on the chair Ben had prepared.
"Sir, this is a document that you need to check..." The officer handed the document to Xander. Then, he looked at the beautiful woman sitting next to Xander, "Mrs. Riley, you can check these documents too."
"Thank you..." Scarlett took the paper and checked it. She was stunned when she saw all the data was filled in the form. "Do you need my ID card?" She looked at the official.
"No need, Mrs. Riley," he smiled. "You just need to take a photo with Mr. Riley and sign the papers."
Scarlett silently chuckled. She never gave her ID to Xander.
This man clearly had powerful hackers behind him, so he was able to get his hands on her real personal information. She was certain that her real information would not be easily discovered. Because what is circulating is fake information that has been altered.
Before long…
One of the officers directed them to a photo booth.
After they were photographed separately. The photographer asked them to take pictures side by side.
As Xander stood so close to her, she could feel her heart starting to beat faster. And when their arms touched each other, her body stiffened. They were so close that she could feel his body heat and smell his familiar, masculine mint scent.
Before she could overcome the strange feeling that swept over her, she could feel her face slowly turn stiff. She secretly exhaled, sincerely trying to relax.
"Mrs. Riley, your face looks stiff. Please smile a bit…." The photographer smiled politely at her.
Scarlett wanted to gag the photographer after he exposed her.
But she can't do it now, right!? She could only follow his orders while trying hard to get rid of her fantasies about the hot guy beside her. She smiles.
"And, please, stand closer to Mr. Riley…."
'Damn it!! Mr. Photographer, this is already closed. How close should it be? You mean, until our hands embrace each other!?' Scarlett couldn't help scolding the photograph until she felt satisfied, having vented her frustration—even though it was only in her mind.
But in just one breath, she felt her body tense when Xander's arm landed on her shoulder.
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"Perfect!!!" The photographer was finally satisfied. Several times the sound of camera shots echoed in the room, followed by his loud shout of satisfaction, "Yes! Great. Great. Smile. Yes. Yes... this is perfect. Wow!! You're both so beautiful in one frame…."
Scarlett was utterly speechless at how excited the photographer was. In her entire life, this was the first time she had met someone who was too happy to take someone's picture — like someone who just won a million $ lottery.
She thought this photographer would take a few photos of them. However, the photo session continued. Even the photographer asked Xander to put his hands on her waist.
She felt her heart tighten when she saw Xander's hand on her waist. No one could describe her feeling at this moment; she was flustered, but at the same time, she felt a foreign feeling stirring in her heart.
Slowly she raised her head, looking at Xander's face. She could see. He looked calm, like what he was doing now was casual. She can't help but ask, "Xander, is this necessary? Why did the photographer ask you to hug me?" She whispers.
When Xander looked into her eyes, she felt nervous. This was their second close contact — his hands were still casually resting on her waist, and his face leaned closer to her. Too close until she could see her reflection in his bright deep eyes.
Suddenly she can feel her body turn into a statue, unable to move as Xander's head gets closer to hers. It was as if this man wanted to kiss her—or was it just her wishful thinking!?
She couldn't tell the difference!
"I don't know either. It's my first time getting married, so you're asking the wrong person!" Xander casually said while tightening his grip on her waist.
Scarlett didn't know what else to say. Because this man was right, she asked the wrong person. Now, she regrets not doing her research before coming to this place.
She gave a low sigh as she turned her gaze to the photographer.
"Why do you look depressed? You don't like it when I hug you like this?"
Scarlett was surprised to hear that, so she looked at him again. "It's not..." she paused, thinking of the right words to reply. Afraid that this man would twist her words again. "I just feel weird about the Photographer!"
"Ignore him. And you have to smile. Remember, we are husband and wife." Xander pulled her closer to his body.
When he saw her gasp, he continued, "Mrs. Riley, it's clear on your face that you don't like me. They might not even take out our marriage certificate if you keep pointing it out." He looked serious as he said this. But inside, he was laughing. He was actually asking the photographer to take more photos of them.
Scarlett was surprised to hear that. What Xander said made sense. She calmed herself in Xander's arms.
She smiled as she looked ahead, trying to ease her mind, to get rid of the awkwardness between them. She will try hard to feel comfortable around Xander. Even if it's not easy because she's the type of woman who doesn't get close to people quickly, especially men.
While Xander and Scarlett are in a photo session.
In the corner of the room, Ben and Logan stood staring at the newlyweds taking pictures. Their minds are busy with their own fantasies.
"Bro, do you notice? Master was unlike his usual self. It's the first time I've seen him being so patient with a woman." Logan finally speaks after he is lost in his own thoughts.
"Indeed. Master Xander seems to be a lot softer now." Ben said.
"Yes. Our free day has finally come, bro!! Master will lessen us with work. He will stick to his wife." Logan is overjoyed. Their master will not torture them with work — he is a workaholic.
"I hope so." Ben doubted it. He knows Xander Riley so well. That gentleman will never change because of women. He had worked for him too long not to understand his master nature to the bone.
"Bro, do you know why our master married Miss Scarlett so soon?" Logan asked. This was the big question that had been bothering him since yesterday.
"Nope."
Logan leaned closer to Ben. "I guess, I know…."
Ben frowns, confused with Logan.
"I think Miss Scarlet is pregnant?" Logan continues to whisper.
"Nonsense!! Don't spread rumors, or else you will get your punishment." Ben glares at Logan.
Logan nearly choked. "B-Brother, I was just saying, alright! Well, I'm curious. They just met yesterday and decided to get married today. This is weird, right?"
"Maybe Master Xander fell in love with her at first sight." Ben was also curious. He even tried to ask his master, but he didn't say anything. He scolded him instead.
"I guarantee there will be no love between them. When we headed here, Miss Scarlett was too cold to master. I guess they fought!" He still remembered how the two of them interacted in the car.
Ben sneered at Logan. "Dude, you didn't witness when Master Xander was scared when Miss Scarlett had a fever?" he faintly smiled.
And that night was the first time Ben saw how considerate his master was for others. He didn't even sleep all night to accompany Miss Scarlett, who was sick. If his master didn't like Miss Scarlett, why should he do that?
"Huh!? What happened that night?" Logan doesn't know about it. He only heard Miss Scarlett had a fever, but that night Master Xander didn't assign him to go to their room.
Ben didn't answer Logan. He ignores him as he looks at Xander and Scarlett. He saw they had just finished signing the document.
"Master, Miss Scarlett, congratulations on your wedding." Ben walked towards them.
Xander frowned at Ben, "Call her properly!"
Ben's steps stopped. He nodded quickly and looked at Scarlett respectfully, "Young madam, congratulations."
Scarlett, "..."
There was satisfaction in Xander's eyes hearing the way Ben called Scarlett. He stood up from his chair, "You take care here. I'm leaving now."
Ben immediately instructs Logan to take Xander to his meeting location — he will stay here to collect their paperwork.
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