Chapter 7.

Jenny walked down the stairs with all smiles on her face. The thought of Richard being there scared her a little bit but covered it up.

 At least with Granny around her, he can't scare her. She seems more friendly than Richard", she assured herself.

"My dear, how are you doing? Hope you're getting aquinted with the environment", she smiled sweetly at her.

 "Yes Ma'am, I'm ok".

"Don't take it to heart that this jerk of a son abandoned you on your wedding day. It was so foolish of him to send his assistant instead of coming himself", she said, smacking him on the head.

"No, Granny. I'm absolutely fine. He's a busy man. So I didn't expect him to be less busy at that hour. He might probably be busy, that's why he couldn't make it to the register's office. I didn't take it to heart". She assured her.

Richard stood there transfixed, the same woman he abandoned on their wedding day and had expected her to react in a negative way or blame him, is right in front of him defending him. He was filled with different emotions. 

"I know Cheng's screams woke you up. Am sorry for that dear. It's late already, I would advise you to go back to bed. Tomorrow, we'll have a proper discussion ", Granny requested.

"Alright, Good night Ma'am".

"You should address me as Emma or Granny Emma."

"Alright Granny. See you."

"Good night, Richard", Jenny muttered shyly.

She excused herself feeling sad. Even though she knows how cold and cruel she heard Richard is, her inner subconscious couldn't adapt to the fact that he is old and the list thing he'd do is répond.

"Good night lovely", the hoarse voice sounded behind.

Absorbed, she stood in shock, unsure of what she just heard. Could she be hallucinating?. 

"Sorry, what did you say", she asked unsure.

All he did was smile. A smile that could only appear once in a million while. Every girl will want to capture this moment. A side of him which is rarely seen. 

"I said Good night. Sleep well. I will join you soon", he gave a reassuring smile.

Jenny returned the smile. This is definitely a new start in her life. The best decision of her life. Jenny had sleepless nights thinking of how to start a new life with well known and renowned devil, but reverse is the case. I

This can be seen as A NEW OFFSTART in her life.

Richard turned to see Nanny Emmanuel all shocked. It was written all over her.

"Did I just hear you correctly," she asked to her utmost dismay.

"I'm married now. It's right I treat my wife like a princess she is."

Nanny Emmanuel couldn't believe those words were coming from the boy she raised

She smiled in satisfaction "It's good to see you loosen up. I'm happy dear."

"But I won't let you go unpunished," she dragged his ears again, causing him to groan in pain.

"Nanny please don't eat me raw. It totally escaped me that today was my wedding and you know how busy work could get sometimes, that's why I came back so late", he pouted.

"Good excuse. Now construct the perfect lie or excuse that will suit well with me on the reason why you sent Cheng as a representative instead of being present yourself".

"........"

" You see, you have no excuse to defend yourself. Am exhausted from today's stress. Make sure you make up for your wrong doings before daybreak, Goodnight", Nanny gave her orders.

Richard reclined on the luxurious, oversized couch, his mind awash with reverie as he reflected on the events that had unfolded mere minutes ago. A faint smile graced his lips as he savored the moment. Lost in contemplation, he ascended the stairs back to his chambers.

There, he beheld the tranquil form of his beloved, nestled on the right side of the bed like a slumbering nymph. A wave of serenity washed over him as he approached.

"Gentle sleeper," he murmured affectionately, using his thumb to gently brush aside stray tendrils of hair obscuring her delicate features.

For several moments, he allowed himself to bask in the sight of her, until his soul was satiated. Then, settling onto the opposite side of the bed, he turned to face her resplendent visage. Drawing her near, he enfolded her in his embrace, as darkness descended, ushering him into the realm of slumber.

The room was filled with the soft sound of their gentle snores, a symphony of contentment. The moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over their entwined forms as they lay peacefully together.

In their dreams, they wandered hand in hand through fields of wildflowers, their laughter mingling with the rustle of the breeze. They danced beneath the starry sky, lost in the magic of the moment.

As the night wore on, they slept soundly, undisturbed by the outside world. And when the first light of dawn peeked through the window, they stirred awake, greeted by the sight of each other's sleepy faces.

With a soft yawn and sleepy eyes, Jenny snuggled closer not realizing she's being cuddled by the man she knows is a devil, lust in the warmness of the well built body, Jenny smiled in her sleep. To her, she wishes to never wake up from her sweet dreams .

Good morning, Pretty," Richard murmured, his arms tightening around her. 

"Good morning", she smiled.

Obvious to the reality of the voice she heard and just responded to, she jerked up from her sleep with wild eyes.

"Am so sorry sir. I didn't know you were the one. I mean I was lost in my dream world. When did you get here and how…. Yes, this is your room and you have access to it anytime. I'll leave now", she rushed her words jumping down from the bed.

"You don't have to go anywhere. This is your house just as much as it is mine. And you don't have to buy the rumors you heard about me, they could be all lies. Feel free around me, we're both married and entitled to each other now, ok".

"But, yesterday during the time for the wedding why.....",

"Am sorry, it was very wrong of me to send my assistant. I thought it's someone I wouldn't like but I was wrong. I'll make it up to you, I promise ", he smiled sweetly at her 

This nice gesture eased the surge of worry on Jenny's face. She couldn't ask for less. Now her life has taken a new turn from her past life. She can write another version and phase of her life full of good pictures and joyfully beginning.