Aiden picked up his phone and Aliya's voice came through.
"Aiden we need to talk"
Have you finally made your decision Miss Finch, I don't think I have the time for a chit chat with you.
Aiden please, you don't have to be like this.
Like what?
Can I see you?
Jade Restaurant, by six and he ended the call.
Aliya stared at her phone, he was truly unbelievable.
Jade Restaurant
Aliya sat in the private room waiting for Aiden, she had waited for two hours now but Aiden was still not here. She hadn't waited for someone as long as this, it was her that others waited for.
Sir, you have an appointment with Miss Finch, Miguel reminded Aiden.
Let her wait, I want to see how long her patience can last.
Maybe he's stuck in traffic or had an emergency, Aliya was contemplating calling him again when the door of the private room opened and Aiden walked in.
Aiden walked in, radiating quiet confidence. His dark eyes held a playful glint. He was dressed sharply in a tailored navy suit, the crisp white shirt underneath contrasting perfectly, and polished leather shoes completing the look. He walked majestically and sat on the couch in the room.
You wanted to see me, Miss Finch.
Did something happen?
I am a very busy person, Miss Finch, cut the cheese and go straight to the point.
We had an appointment, Aiden, you picked the time so the least you could do is show up on time or give me a heads up that you were delayed or maybe you did it on purpose, Aliya said looking at him.
What if I did? What can you do about it?
Aliya was angry, he really did it on purpose, he was really testing her patience. How was supposed to get married to this Aiden?
Aiden enjoyed her facial expression, she was really angry.
Aliya calmed down and stated her proposition. Aiden, I want to talk about your proposition. Can't we do something else? Can we not get married, I already have a fiancée and this relationship is not starting off well, it did only bring problems to us. Is there anything else you would like in exchange for that document, I would do anything else but this marriage, I can't.
Aiden's face turned ten shades colder at Aliya's words and he chuckled lightly. Are you negotiating with me?
I just want what's best for the both of us, considering the past do you think this will work out and there's Ryan too.
She keeps mentioning him, even in his presence, she's still considering the feelings of another man, she sure has a peculiar way of pissing him off.
Aliya Finch, my demand is not negotiable, either you accept it or you reject it. The choice is yours, Aiden stood up and walked towards the door.
"Aiden" Aliya called out and Aiden halted.Do we really have to do this?
"The marriage bureau at nine A.M" Don't test my patience Aliya. He walked out of the private room.
Aliya sat there quiet, she just tried to reason with him, she had thought that maybe he would agree to something else but Aiden seemed adamant. Was getting married the only solution?
In the car in front of the marriage Bureau, Aiden was sitting in the back seat smoking.
Boss, do you think she would still come? We have waited for an hour now, Miguel asked.
"Drive" To the company.
Miguel was about driving when Aliya stepped down from the car that just halted.
Boss, Miss Finch is here, he said, turning to Aiden waiting for his instructions.
Aiden chuckled, was this her way of getting her revenge on him for making her wait yesterday.
Aiden stepped down and walked to her. You are an hour late Miss Finch.
I'm getting married today, of course I had to take my time getting ready.
Aiden ignored her and walked into the office.
They were immediately attended to amidst the line, it was like they had already been informed about their coming.
They were given the marriage certificate to sign and Aiden signed immediately while Aliya hesitated and this hesitation infuriated Aiden.
Aiden, promise me that after this you wouldn't harm my family or the Finch corporation.
Does she have to remind me that she was only marrying me to protect her family.
That's up to me to decide based on your performance, he stated coldly.
In no time, they were done and standing outside the marriage Bureau, they were legally married, to be addressed as husband and wife.
You have today to bid farewell to your family and get your things packed. Miguel will pick you up tomorrow, you will be moving in with me.
Aliya had thought about the possibility of living together but recalling the deserted Manor and unpleasant experience she had, she didn't really know how to feel. She simply ignored him and walked to her car zooming off.
Aiden watched as her car disappeared before getting into his and Miguel reported work to him.
The mayor's secretary just called, he has approved the documents for the company and requests to see you.
Drive to the company, I'll see him at my own time.
Yes boss.
Aliya got home and dropped the news of her marriage to her parents.
What?
You got married to Aiden?
Her parents said they were both shocked at the news.