"Barbara Jones, this is my bank card. The password is 131224. You can buy whatever you need in the house, it's up to you." It had been hours, and Barbara still remembered what her newlywed husband said when he handed her a bank card before going out in the morning.To be honest, she knew very little about her husband. She knew nothing about him except that he personally told her his name was Leo Young. She didn't even know much about his family. Barbara didn't know why she was so courageous to marry a man she had only met twice before.
Ten days ago, with the help of her best friend Freda Lawrence, Barbara met this man called Leo after several blind dates. She didn't have any hopes. After all, after being framed three years ago, she didn't have the qualification to be picky. She could only be picked by others. It was precisely because she could no longer find any fault with others that she arrived fifteen minutes early on the blind date. If she couldn't gain an advantage on her own conditions, she could only perform better in other aspects; hoping to leave a good impression on each other. If she could meet the right man, she could marry herself off and reassure her parents.The man she was going to meet came neither too early nor too late. The man was dressed in a suit, and he looked very formal. It made others feel that he attached great importance to this blind date, making Barbara feel that he was very nice.The way he greeted was also very normal, "Miss Barbara, hello! I am Leo."As his voice sounded extremely magnetic, it made Barbara have a better impression of him.After a simple and ordinary conversation, they politely left their phone numbers before leaving.With many blind dates, Barbara did not take this blind date seriously.She thought that this blind date would end up the same as before, but unexpectedly, she received a call from Leo two days later. His voice sounded still polite and respectful, "Miss Barbara, are you free tonight?"That night, Leo invited her to Margot for dinner. Barbara didn't really like such an awkward situation like a blind date, so she spoke very little during the banquet. She looked a little squeamish after the meal, and she didn't eat enough.She originally wanted to find an excuse to leave first. After some hesitation, Leo spoke up first, "Miss Barbara, I will be free next Wednesday, so how about going to get the marriage certificate?""What? What kind of certificate?" Barbara was shocked by Leo's words."The marriage certificate." He repeated seriously, which didn't sound like a joke at all."The marriage certificate?" Barbara still could not believe what she had heard. She pinched her leg so hard, confirming that she was not dreaming. Only then did she seriously looked him up and down. Leo looked so handsome that he could be recognized in the crowd.He looked very serious and didn't look like an impulsive person. It was the second time they met, and he had said that he wanted to marry her.Then, the man said softly, "I think your thoughts are the same as mine. The purpose of dating is to form a family, marry and have children, and live a normal life.""That's right, I think so, but it's only the second time we've met, don't you think that's too fast?" Barbara told him her own thoughts. She wanted to have a family of her own, but she didn't expect him to be so hasty. "It is indeed rather fast." Leo still looked calm as he continued, "After our first meeting, I considered for two days. You made a good impression on me. I personally feel that there is no conflict between our personality, so I wanted to give it a try. "Barbara slightly frowned, and was a little displeased, "Marriage is not a game in my opinion. Try it? "If it doesn't go well, do you want to ..." Before she finished, Leo interrupted her, "Miss Barbara, we are all adults. Naturally, we won't expect a love that doesn't exist. We know exactly what we want."Barbara did not reply, she stared straight at Leo.He looked calm and unassuming, as if he was a good match for marriage.However, could she really give the rest of her life to a man who she had only met twice?Was it really possible? Noticing her hesitation, Leo continued, "Perhaps I was too anxious, and did not consider your feelings. If you think that I am still okay, you can go back and think about it. I'll wait for your call."After returning home that day, Barbara had been thinking about it the entire night.She admitted that she shared some views with Leo, such as the impossible love.After being so deeply hurt, she could no longer believe that there was love in the world.The next morning, Barbara dialed Leo's number and agreed to his proposal.Barbara took the household book in the morning, and they went to the Marriage Registration Office to register in the afternoon.When she and Leo walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau with their marriage certificates, she felt weird.It was said that marriage was woman's second life, and now it seemed that it was not as simple as it seemed. The cheap certificate had carved a special imprint that belonged to Leo, in her life.Yesterday was the day Barbara moved to Leo's apartment.Last night, Leo was very gentle. He took the initiative to leave the master bedroom for her to rest, while he rested in the other bedroom.Barbara never thought that Leo would actually give his bank card to her before he left for work today. She still didn't understand him. How could he be so confident to hand over all his possessions to her?"Barbara, all the reporters from the major media are waiting inside. Staffs from the board of directors and the new president will be here soon. What are you doing? "Rita, the manager of the Public Relations Department, interrupted Barbara. She quickly recovered herself and straightened up her attitude, "Rita, I'm sorry, I will pay attention."Rita looked at Barbara, and said sternly, "Barbara, although you are the staff of the Business department, since your manager has sent you here to assist our Public Relations Department, you better stay alert and don't drag me down."Barbara pursed her lips and nodded, "Rita, I was distracted just now, it won't happen again." Rita looked at Barbara again before she looked away. She then clapped her hands and called the staffs who were in charge of receiving the guests to come over."Everyone, keep your spirits up. Today's press conference must be wonderful. We can't afford even the slightest mistake." As Rita spoke, she looked at every single staff seriously.
"Yes." staffs of Public Relations Department, who were in charge of receiving the guests and colleagues, who were sent to support replied in unison. Rita noticed Barbara in the end, "Barbara, I heard that you are the best employee in your profession. In a while, you will follow beside New CEO and take charge of his work. You don't have to worry about other matters.
" Barbara nodded, but before she replied, Sally, the employee of Public Relations Department, gloated at her, "Barbara, if our New CEO is not married yet, will you get him first?"To put it bluntly, if there was a chance to get close to the new president, why was it her turn when no one went.Rita glared at Sally, "Today, it might be related to our future, you guys have better be more serious."After being scolded by Rita, no one made a sound. Barbara took a deep breath quietly, trying to do her best at work.No wonder Rita was nervous, since this matter happened so suddenly.Just when everyone thought that the company was at peace, the board of directors suddenly released a message that the Chief Executive Officer was going to be taken over by a new person.However, the incoming big boss was extremely mysterious. The people in charge of each department had tried to ask about him through various channels, but they hadn't found any information about him.Barbara was not a person who liked to participate in the fun, so she could not help but look at the entrance, wanting to see who this big boss was."He's here, he's here! All the directors and the new CEO are here!" The receptionist told all the staffs through walkie-talkies.The colleagues couldn't help but straighten their clothes and respectfully stood at their posts.Barbara followed closely behind Rita, welcoming the mysterious big boss that everyone was waiting for.After taking a few steps, she saw a man wearing a silver-gray suit. He was escorted by a few men in black suits. The man walked towards the release hall gently. Barbara was stunned.The tall man who walked right in front of the crowd and wore a silver grey suit was clearly her newly wedded husband, Leo!"Impossible!" Barbara could not believe it. She immediately closed her eyes and shook her head to wake herself up.But when she opened her eyes and looked again, that man was still him.If it were someone else, she might have been mistaken, but this man was her newly wedded husband, so she couldn't be mistaken.He looked so perfect. He was tall and strong. He walked graciously.No matter in what way, the man was exactly the same as her newly wedded husband."Le...Leo?" Barbara glared at the man and subconsciously called out his name. He seemed to hear her voice, and the man lightly looked at her.Barbara was so nervous when she looked at him.She would never have thought that her newly wedded husband would turn into her company's new CEO.She looked at him, and her mind was in a mess. He looked at her for a moment before looking away. He looked so cold that it seemed as if he didn't know her at all.He looked so indifferent, and Barbara quickly felt sullen.He was Leo and her newly wedded husband. Why was he looking at her coldly?In just a short moment, Barbara thought a lot. She thought it was a dream, an unrealistic dream.Leo was always gentle and refined, and he looked very polite. He would never pretend not to know her.She quickly pinched herself. She then realized that this was not a dream, but what she had just experienced.Since this wasn't a dream, then there was another possibility. It was that this man only looked the same as Leo, but was actually completely different from him. Rita forcefully pulled Barbara and scolded her in a low voice, "Barbara, what kind of occasion is this, what are you doing?" Barbara slightly came to her senses.Rita scolded her in a low voice, "Hurry up and catch up."Barbara nodded and quickly followed the new CEO. At the same time, she had already hid her emotions, and then she leisurely faced this big boss, who looked like her newly wedded husband.Rita quickened her pace and caught up with them, opening the door of the reporter reception hall for them, "Welcome our new director."Just after Rita said loudly, there was enthusiastic applause in the huge conference hall. Everyone stared at the entrance, waiting for the mysterious big boss to show up.Barbara quietly took a deep breath and followed closely behind the big boss. When the big boss sat down, she neatly handed over the information she had prepared.Even if she had professional accomplishment, but the fact that the company's new boss was her newly wedded husband still had too much impact on her. She accidentally trembled and two materials in her hand fell off.Just as Barbara was about to squat down and pick up the falling folder, Leo bent down to pick it up before she could, and then he whispered, "Wait for me at home tonight."If Leo did not say this, Barbara could still forcefully take him as someone who looked the same as her husband. Upon saying that, Barbara dumbfoundedly forgot what to do.Fortunately, all of the reporters' attentions were not on her, giving her some time to calm down. Reporters did not notice her. But these sharp-eyed employees of the Public Relations Department did not miss it.The Public Relations Department was well-prepared, and all the departments coordinated well. Leo had enough prestige to intimidate the audience, so the newly appointed press conference this time would be very successful.Just as the new CEO and the rest left, Sally squeezed over, "Barbara, you accidentally dropped the document just now, and have successfully attracted our new CEO's attention."Barbara frowned and said to Rita, "Rita, things of Public Relations Department has been finished, I will return to Business Department first."Sally looked at Barbara angrily, she ignored me, and she actually ignored me. Why is she so arrogant?"Rita glared at Sally, "Don't stir up trouble every day. If you continue to mess around, you will be the next one to leave. If you have the ability, do your job well. As long as you senior to her, you are qualified to be awe-inspiring."Sally saw Barbara leaving, gritting her teeth angrily, "Cousin, I know."
When Barbara returned to the office of Business Department, she heard her colleagues in the same department discussing about the new CEO.Everyone discussed as if they understood this new CEO very well.When her colleague Emily saw Barbara, she hurriedly came over, "Barbara, you're lucky to be able to stand by CEO's side and work as soon as possible."Barbara smiled lightly, "It's all work, I don't care where I stay.
If you think it's good to work around the president, let the manager send you there if something like this happens in the future." Emily quickly waved, "Although our new CEO is handsome and enchanting, but we dare not to come close to him.""New CEO will come over later for a routine inspection. Return to your positions and work hard." Business Department Manager, Amy, walked into the office and instructed the staffs.The new CEO would be here to patrol!Hearing this news, Barbara felt very nervous.She still needed some time to admit the fact that her newly wedded husband, Leo, was still the new CEO of the company. She wouldn't be ready to face him in a short while.The other colleagues had all returned to their seats, but only Barbara was still standing there, stunned. Amy looked at Barbara, "Barbara, what else do you want?""I'm fine." Barbara came back to reality and secretly clenched her fists, she immediately went back to her computer to check her customer information. After a while, the elevator rang and Leo once again appeared in front of Barbara under the escort of a group of people.But thankfully, Leo had only greeted the department staffs, and after hearing Amy's simple report, he led the group of people away. After Leo left, the Business department staffs became rowdy again. Even Amy who was always sedate could not help gossiping with everyone.Everyone was talking about whether this extremely handsome Chief Executive Officer was unmarried or married.Barbara listened to their discussion and did not say a word. If they found out that her name was written on his marriage certificate, would she be killed by these women?The day finally passed in a tense and uneasy condition. She wasn't ready to leave until her colleagues got off work.When the day's work was over, how should she face Leo at night?Barbara really did not know, and did not even know whether or not she should return to their home.After leaving the company, Barbara habitually turned right at the entrance B of the subway technology park. After walking for a while, she remembered that she was living with her newly wedded husband. Leo's apartment wasn't far from the technology park. It was only three bus stops away, and it was about half an hour's walk. Barbara looked at the time. It was only five o'clock now, and she had not decided how to face Leo in any case. She decided to walk home, as she could think about them.Returning back to the housing estate below, Barbara decided to buy some vegetables and meat from the fresh supermarket located at the side. Whatever, the most important thing was to eat.She didn't know what Leo liked to eat, but she took out her phone to ask him. But she was worried that he couldn't pick up the phone expediently, she placed her phone back.After choosing the ingredients, she carried them and went home.She still kept quite a distance away from the elevator when Barbara saw a strange but familiar man. He stood straight towards the elevator, wearing a light gray suit. He looked extremely charming.Leo stood perfectly straight. He was tall and looked perfect.Barbara still couldn't understand. Such an outstanding man, and even the CEO of a large company, how could they meet each other?"You're back." Barbara walked over and greeted him in the most normal way possible."Yes." Leo turned to look at her, but she looked calm.Barbara smiled lightly, and stood firmly by his side.She only glanced at him once and felt that this man seemed to be different today. She couldn't recall exactly where he was different. She glanced at him. It turned out that he wore a pair of gold-framed glasses today. He looked much more stable and reserved.Barbara sighed silently. This man only spoke a few more words during their second meeting. He usually said very little. She wanted to take the initiative and get closer to him, but she didn't know how to do it. Now that she knew of his shocking identity, Barbara didn't know how she should approach him.Just as she was thinking, Leo suddenly reached out towards her. Barbara instinctively took a small step back, keeping a distance from him."Leave it to me." He said lightly and took the bag in her hand optionally. Barbara blushed. He had only wanted to help her carry the bag, but she was delusional. As Leo carried the bag powerfully, she felt warm.Barbara was optimistic. Even if there was no love between them, even if he was the big boss of the company, but as long as they managed this marriage attentively, they would still live a happy life.They entered the elevator, and neither of them spoke.Returning home, Leo placed the items into the kitchen and said indifferently, "I don't really know how to cook, I'll be troubling you tonight.""Go ahead. Just leave it to me." Barbara put away the bag, took off her jacket and put it on."Thank you!" He said lightly."You're too polite." Barbara smiled awkwardly. They were already husband and wife, but they got along like two strangers.She took it for granted that wife should cook for her husband, but he talked to her in this manner, which virtually made them became strange. Barbara thought that even if it was a marriage without love, they shouldn't get along in such a strange way.Without another word, she turned and entered the kitchen. She neatly steamed rice, cooked and washed the vegetables...After a while, Barbara saw him standing at the entrance of the kitchen, and asked, "What's wrong?""If there's anything you need my help, just let me know." Leo stood there, straight and upright. He looked calm, but he looked a little embarrassed. "Just wait a little longer, I'll be ready soon." Barbara looked at the clock on the wall. It was already 7:30 in the evening, so he was probably hungry.She thought that she had to come straight back from work tomorrow. She would finish the meal early, and when he returned home, he would eat the food she cook.No matter who Leo was, this marriage was chosen by herself. She had to try her best to live a good life.