Chapter 2 Marriage

"Really, Dad? "How come Brad wants to be married to a village woman like her," he protested while glancing sarcastically at Naomi.

"Brad!" said Josh in a slightly raised voice. Remind your only child not to look down on other people.

"Well, Brad is Dad's only child, you know. Sole heir to the company. Why don't you want to marry a woman like this." Brad continued to protest while insulting Naomi's appearance.

Naomi herself can only hold back her anger because she continues to be belittled by Brad. In fact, he himself has a share in the garment company built by the Josh Smith family.

In the past, Naomi lived and grew up in an orphanage specifically for the poor and orphans. Josh Smith himself is a regular donor at the orphanage.

Seeing Naomi's great talent in designing clothes, he sent Naomi to a university in Manhattan to further hone her skills in designing clothes. And after graduating, Naomi was drawn into his company to become a talented young designer.

Thanks to Naomi's services, the company started by Josh is now growing rapidly.

"Brad, watch your words! However, Naomi has been very helpful to our company. And Papa wants you to get married. "On the basis that you are the only heir to the company, Papa will not easily hand over our family inheritance into your hands!"

He already understands the nature of his only child. Therefore, Josh intends to match Brad with Naomi, because apart from being good at designing clothes, Naomi is also good at managing the company that she has worked hard to start from scratch. Evidently, since Naomi joined the company, the garment business she runs has increased drastically.

"Dad, I'm the CEO of a big company. What would people say if I married my subordinate?"

"That's enough. Dad doesn't care. Anyway, you have to get married. "Father will prepare everything," he stressed.

"This isn't fair, Dad!" Annoyed. Then he left Josh and Naomi just like that.

"Naomi, I hope... you don't protest against whatever decision Dad makes," he said looking at his adopted daughter hopefully.

Naomi, who had been lowering her head, now dared to raise her head and meet her adoptive father's gaze.

"But, yeah. What about Brad? "It's clear he can't accept Naomi," he said anxiously.

"Already. That's up to Dad. The most important thing is that you want to. I really hope you can improve Brad's behavior. He has done a lot of harm to the company by wasting company money on unimportant things. So after you become his wife, Dad will transfer the company to you. I trust you."

"But, Dad...."

"That's it, Brad, let it be Dad's business!" he stressed. Then take a deep breath and exhale a little roughly.

And... whatever decision Josh has made cannot be opposed by Naomi or anyone else. Moreover, Naomi is very indebted to the man who adopted her as a child. Apart from Naomi now having a good career, she can also make the orphanage that raised her more secure thanks to her donations.

Naomi could only exhale a long breath. Surrender to all his adoptive father's decisions. Even though in his heart he still had doubts because Brad's attitude made it very clear that the man never liked his presence.

Her heart had just been broken because her relationship was broken by Lukas. Now it's even more fractured because of this matchmaking.

Lord... I surrender to You. Only You are the Almighty who knows what is best for me. Give me the ease to live it....

One month after the match, Brad and Naomi's wedding was held luxuriously in a hotel ballroom in Manhattan. The invited guests seemed to really enjoy the dishes that had been provided after Brad said the vows.

The newlyweds sat on the aisle gracefully while greeting several invited guests who wanted to congratulate the bride and groom. Then ask for a photo together.

Occasionally, Naomi steals glances at the handsome man who stands holding her arm when several invited guests ask for a group photo. The man with thin sideburns only glanced at him briefly. Then he turned back to the camera with a smile on Brad's handsome face.

My husband is also handsome...

Naomi could only praise the man who was now legally her husband in her heart. Without realizing it, the corners of his lips lifted upwards. Her mind wandered, if only Brad would accept this marriage happily. Surely the household will be happy. However, Naomi quickly put aside her expectations considering Brad's behavior towards her so far.

Naomi also chose to focus back on the camera when the photographer told her to style herself.

After undergoing a reception that was held for five hours, Naomi and Brad were taken to the most luxurious hotel room in the hotel.

"Go on, get some rest. "Don't forget to quickly give Dad your grandchildren, okay?" said Josh Smith with a wide smile as he let the newlyweds enter his bridal room. It was clear how happy the middle-aged man was to see his only child marry the woman of his choice.

Brad just took a deep breath and rolled his eyes. He looked embarrassed by the last sentence his father said. Meanwhile, Naomi just smiled stiffly while lowering her head.

"Yes, that's it. "Daddy wants to go back to meet the invited guests," he said goodbye. "Satya, remember Daddy's message, okay?" he added, patting his son's shoulder before leaving.

Without waiting for Naomi, Brad stepped into the large room first. Naomi also followed with feelings of uncertainty.

He immediately smelled the scent of lavender when he entered the luxurious room which was filled with red roses. In fact, on the bed there were many red rose petals formed by love.

It didn't feel like the corners of his lips were pulling upwards. It occurred to her that if this was a marriage between herself and Lukas, it would definitely be more beautiful and more romantic. Unfortunately, she didn't marry the man she loved.

However, even so, Naomi will try to live this marriage well. She was also determined to dedicate her life only to loving her husband, whoever he was. He will try to forget Lukas, who might also be happy with the partner his parents chose.

"Brad..."

Naomi approached and intended to help her husband take off his wedding jacket. However, her hand was roughly pushed aside by Brad, the man who is now legally her husband.

"Do not touch me!" he said firmly, looking at Naomi sharply. "We live under the same roof now, but don't expect me to love you, Naomi. Don't expect me to touch you either! We are only husband and wife on paper. Remember that!"