His voice dipped dangerously low causing me to meet his gaze. And this time I swear I saw his eyes roaming on my lips. I turned without answering and turned a few pages.
Maybe I was imagining things. Maybe I was being too close to him, and this was playing with my imagination. Jane just choose a ring I reprimanded myself.
I quickly spotted a wedding band which was similar to mine. It was simple but sophisticated. I showed him and he nodded and proceeded as he did before. Thankfully, we were saved by the return of Mr. Alexander and Meghan. I made a mental note to stay away from Emilio as my mind and body were going crazy around him. He must be used to all this I said to myself as I dared to take a glance at him. He was still on his phone typing.
Meghan walked over to me and drew me in a tight hug.
"You did the right choice dear."
"There did not seem to be another way. Still, I know the road ahead will be tough" I said grimly and looked at Mr. Alexander. He also drew me in a hug, and I must say I was completely stunned. I could not react, and Emilio was looking at me. I held his gaze before breaking contact as Mr. Alexander said.
"My dear Jane, you will now be my daughter. I cannot say how much you will be helping us. Both me and Emilio we are grateful to you. I also know you will be able to stand in front of my vulture like relatives" I chuckled at the last part.
Meghan chimed in
"Yes! She is extremely capable."
I looked at both of them dumbfoundedly. Yesterday I was only worried about my visa and now I was worried about disappointing these two people. I preferred not to let my mind drift to Emilio. Meghan approached him and spoke.
"We have news about the palace. Justin and Elena moved in, and they are expecting the visit of the attorney. Of course, they do not yet know about your wedding. I will prefer they learn it later.
I have made a few calls and the attorney will be at the Palace in 10 days."
I could see Emilio features tightening and anger reflected on his face.
"Ten days!" He exclaimed.
"I thought the hearing was in one month."
Meghan glanced over Mr. Alexander before continuing.
"This tells us about the power Justin hold. He managed to bring the hearing date up. We need to tread carefully but fast."
Emilio strode purposefully forward until he was in front of me.
"Are you ready Jane? I am afraid we will have to speed everything up."
I looked at him a little bit lost but then I saw determination in his eyes, and I nodded. Mr. Alexander sighed making Emilio to turn towards him.
"There are many things to plan. I better start" he muttered as he left the room.
We were left with Meghan, and she told us to sit as we needed to go over the formalities of a wedding and other aspects too.
She took her place on a single seater and Emilio joined her on the three-seater which was across her. I joined Emilio but sat at the other end of the sofa. I saw Meghan raised her eyebrows, but I brushed it off.
After one and a half hour of reading, signing, and understanding several clauses, we were finally free of all the paperwork. Meghan sighed happily as she went over all the documents for the final time and Emilio called for a break. He phoned the cook and asked her to bring snacks for us. I remained silent, taking in, processing everything that happened in a day. It was quite a lot, and it did not help that I was starting to react to Emilio's presence. Meghan cleared her throat and drew my attention.
"Guys there's something else we need to discuss. On the paper and formality side, everything is done. We only have the contract and wedding register to sign but there is something I wanted you to work on..."
She paused and I knew both me and Emilio were looking at her expectingly. She looked at both of us and then gestured to Emilio and then me.
"You need to work on your body language. I think mostly you Jane. Why did you not sit closer to Emilio? He is your would-be husband after all."
I could feel my cheeks heating up and I lowered my gaze. Why did she have to say this in front of him? I was at a lost when I felt Emilio shifting closer to me and our legs were touching. All my body muscles were tensed.
Meghan said.
"Look Jane. You cannot have such reaction. People will know something is off."
"Meghan, we were practically strangers 24 hours ago and it is only our second meeting. Don't worry we will work on it".
Emilio stated, and he looked at me while handing me his hand. I took his hand hesitantly and instantly closed his fingers firmly around my hand and smiled at me. I forced a smile, but I knew I was about to burst. Meghan looked at both of us pleasingly and went on.
"You will have to spend every minute available with each other so that you can pick up on all the habits and flaws. I know I am being hard, but the situation is as such. You know your family, Emilio. They are vultures. One little crack and they will charge in and Jane the immigration authorities are not less. I only want what's best for both of you."
I could feel a tinge of emotion in her last statement.
She was right. It was a big moment for all of us. I started to relax in Emilio's presence as Mr. Brown came with snacks. He placed biscuits, cakes, and coffee in front of us. Emilio passed me some and a cup of coffee. I simply took the cup and left it untouched as I went through the biscuits and cakes. I started to feel tiredness washing over me and hoped that the coming days would be better.