The Unexpected Kiss

Asher’s POV

I called home three hours before it was time. My father picked up on the second ring, and it was a video call.

“Asher.”

“Dad,” I answered.

“What is it?”

“You remember we have that...”

“Yes, of course, he does,” Marcus interjected, his annoying face covering the whole screen, “We all remember, we wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

I couldn’t hide the surprise on my face. “You’re at home, Marcus?”

“Yes, I am. Dad and I made a little bet. Do you want to know what it’s about?”

I rolled my eyes. I didn’t, but I knew Marcus, and I knew he would tell me anyway.

“I’ve bet that by the end of the night, I’ll unravel whatever scheme you’ve planned and how you managed to entrap your new wife. Dad, for some reason, thinks she might actually find you likable enough to want to be married to you...” He chuckled and shook his head. “I don’t know, though, it seems highly unlikely.”

“Marcus, I don’t care. I hope Dad can at least get good money out of you. You’re unfortunately my brother, and m