No Blushing Bride

The man looked from Reyona to Maxwell.

“Pardon me, but I need to get this straight. You were not married earlier, but now you are.”

“Yes, exactly that. We have established this already. Is there any reason why my wife and I need to answer such a question again, Mr. Han? You have a copy of our marriage certificate too.”

“Yes, yes. I understand that, President Rohan. But then I will need you to bear with us because these questions need to be asked. It is only protocol, I am sure you understand.”

“I do. I just hope you will make it as fast as possible. I understand that the kids are to go to the new home you found for them today?” Maxwell asked matter-of-factly. His no-nonsense tone negated what he was feeling anyway.

God damn it, but he was nervous.

How ridiculous was that?

He was not nervous because of the procedure or questions.

Oh, they had that down to pat.

He was nervous because of the woman sitting unmoving next to him.