Married

MIA'S POV

Damien's head snapped up after hearing me say those words. I bet he didn't expect me to agree so easily. But right now I had nothing to loose.

He drove up to the city hall and made some calls. In no time we were ushered into a private room with a judge waiting for us.

"No witnesses?" The judge asked smiling at Damien.

"I'll get them here" he answered and made either call. In a minute two people walked into the room and signed to be our witnesses, a man and a woman.

The man stood as a witness for Damien and the woman stood as a witness for me.

I watched all this happening and realized how ilwealth and influential Damien is. I couldn't have done so bad for a husband. At least he's good to look at and better than Matt in every way.

The process was shorter than I thought it would be and soon I was married to Damien Blackwood, the unconventional uncle of my ex fiancée.

"I pronounce you husband and wife."

 The thought made me swoon a little bit and Damien held my hand to steady me, marking me smile a little bit at least he was reliable too.

 I blinked multiple times to regain my focus, I can't believe I just got married . I was screaming in my head at my sheer impulsive behavior. This wasn't anything like I imagined at the r getting engaged to Matt, I thought I would have a big wedding with my father smiling and have a blast that would be plastered all over the blogs.

Under normal circumstances they were supposed to kiss but looking at the semi stronger she just got married to she knew romance was not on their minds right now. She still couldn't believe she got married.

"would you like to take pictures?" One of the witnesses asked

"Yes." Damien answered and collected the marriage certificate from the judge. "Thank you for today." He said addressing the judge.

He pulled me outside and we took some pictures.

 Before I knew it we were back in the car and I was holding my marriage certificate in my hands. Everything felt surreal.

We soon arrived at the hospital and I notice my dad had been transferred to an even bigger vip room than what he was in before courtesy of my new husband. I mumbled a thanks yo him and rushed into the room.

To my surprise my dad was awake and sitting up. He was out of coma.

" Daddy!" I screamed and ran forward to embrace my father. 

We spent a few minutes in each other's embrace and crying. He looked so weak and didn't resemble my string father.

 After a few minutes he noticed the man standing close to me. "Mia who's this?"

I introduced Damien to my dad and informed him of our marriage. I expected to get a ear full about my impulsive decision but for some reason my dad was calm about it.

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DAMIEN'S POV

 I stood to the side and watched the emotional moment between father and daughter. I got the news he was awake this morning and ordered for his room to be upgraded.

Hearing Mia introduce me to her dad as her husband sent a felling through me that I couldn't explain.

I stepped forward to formally introduce myself but I had a feeling he knew me already. Marcel Silverstein was a shrewd business man and I remember he had reached out for a collaboration a couple of times but my company refused.

" Mia why don't you go see the doctor, he asked for you this morning." Marcel said to his daughter while keeping his eyes on me. 

 He obviously wanted a chance to talk to me.

Mia immediately left to do as her father said.

"I know exactly who you are but why did you marry my daughter? Is this some kind of scheme." His eyes pierced into mine lol she could see my soul.

"I want to protect her." I gave the simple answer that came to my mind.

 For some reason, Marcel believed me and didn't ask other questions.

 Looking at his weak and frail condition bothered me. I got the report from the doctor this morning and it wasn't looking good at all

He adjusted his position on the bed and said weakly " I always knew Matt wasn't the one for her but I never expected his uncle to be the one to marry her. I know you're aware of the shares and money she'll get next month on her birthday. Please keep my daughter safe, that's all I ask." 

He closed his eyes and went to sleep after talking.

I was a bit taken aback. I expected a lot of criticism and displeasure but was met with acceptance instead.

Soon enough Mia cane back after sorting out the bills and other formalities with the doctor. 

We sit in comfortable silence as she watched her dad sleep, tears forming on her eyes. I reach out and give her my customized engraved handkerchief. "Don't worry Mia,  He'll be fine."

She looks at me uncertainly and nods.