Chapter - [ 17 ]

Sophia ]

The moment we stepped out of our car at the entrance of grand hotel,all the eyes shifted on the left side of me.It was our first public appearance after our recent marriage. The market of gossips would simmer up in the next morning.

I sense how she stiffened beside me getting all the unwanted attention on her.I snaked my arm around.Her admirers couldn't be blamed,she looked elegantly beautiful in her midnight black dress which ended just below her knees and quarter half sleeves.My Mother would had a heart attack for sure as she was the first women in the family to break the tradition of wearing a fancy gown.

"Shhh calm down.You are safe here."I whispered in her ear,I could literally hear her heartbeats.

"Mr. Ashton it's our pleasure to have you and beautiful Mrs. Ashton."Luke,the hotel manager greeted us on the reception.

I felt her stiffening again but I rubbed her waist to comfort her.

"I hope you've arranged everything the way I told you, Luke."I asked him in my profession