Chapter Five.

“You better take your bath first, I can wait” Mia subconsciously took some steps back as if trying to protect herself from an enemy. 

She looked like a trapped little bird, struggling hard to hide her panic. 

Darren stood upright and looked at Janet 

She looked like a deer caught in a headlight. 

Darren looked at her and chuckled “don’t be a nervous kitten, I won’t eat you also I need to discuss something with you.” 

Mia crossed her hands over her chest and hesitantly walked over to him, she didn’t want to be associated with this man in any way. Everything was happening too fast, she was married to a man she just met at the wedding. 

She wondered what would be of her now that she was married? she didn’t know anything about marriage, she never had a Mother or Father that would teach her those aspects. These were the reasons she needed to find her family, she always wanted a parental relationship but she got none.

She was determined to find her parents and she always prayed deep down that they were alive, she had already forgiven them for abandoning her and leaving her at the orphanage Home, where the Thompsons took her from. 

so she didn't mind marrying a man who could not provide for her, she would work hard and provide for them, but she knew she couldn't work hard enough to get the amount of money the private investigator requested for, no Job could pay that kind of amount. 

Darren picked up a wooden chair with one hand and placed it in front of him “ sit down please.” 

Then, he dragged his own chair closer to her and sat down. “I don’t like beating around the bush, I know you were not ready to marry me and you were forced to do so” 

‘Is it that obvious’ Mia thought. 

“A relationship can’t be achieved overnight, especially a one we just met a few hours ago, it needs time, we need to get to know each other first,”  Mia explained, trying to hide her embarrassment. 

However, after explaining that she felt her explanation was not needed, Darren was aware of his position and what people thought of him. He knew Eva wouldn't want to marry an illegitimate person like him. 

Darren knitted his brows, this woman had been nervous right from the beginning, he looked at her up and down, she had been bitting her lower lips, her gaze nervously roaming around Everywhere. 

“We can be a married couple outside the world, but let’s stay out of each other's affairs. That way we can avoid trouble and live in harmony. I spend most of my time outside and barely come home. I want to have freedom to do whatever I want, The same goes for you I will not control you or interfere in your Business.” 

Then, he stood up and picked up his suit jacket from the chair. Then, as if remembering something important, Darren bent over and grabbed the armrests of the chair trapping Mia between his arms. 

“Watching a man change his clothes isn’t right. In case you want me to fulfil your sexual desires, I will be more than happy to satisfy you as a husband.” 

His intoxicating sweet scent wafted in the air, making Mia’s scalp prickle. 

“Trust me, I won’t dissapoint you” He adds. 

The man in front of her had all the charms that would make a lady's knees go weak and make her insides churn. 

“No need” she hissed through her teeth trying not to show her weakness. 

Mia’s stomach felt like they were having butterflies for a split  second and warned, “ Although we are just a normal couple, there is one thing I want you to keep in mind.” He took a deep breath and said, “ I don’t want to find out that my wife is pregnant with another man's child one day.” 

Loyalty was the most important virtue for Darren. He had heard Eva changes men like changing clothes. 

“I will abide by my duty as a wife as long as we are married,” Mia answered firmly. “ I hope you keep your word and don’t interfere with my life.” 

The man’s playful smile faded a little. 

Darren frowned, something seemed out of place. Someone who had previously investigated the daughter of the Thompson family and told him that Eva was an arrogant, willful, vain, brainless woman, who likes seducing wealthy men for personal gain. 

Therefore, he pretended to be a penniless loser in front of Mia, thinking she was Eva so that she could take the initiative to ask for a divorce because the woman despised the poor. 

But she Seemed surprisingly accepting his financial position, as well as his humble abode. 

Besides, her nervousness seemed apparent even though she tried to stay calm. 

Darren felt the woman in front of him was kind and sweet. 

He straightened up and stepped back from Mia. “ you’re not Eva Thompson, are you?” He asked, aching an eyebrow.