Hunter was an amazing cook. Ava discovered. She was in awe and her new favourite food become Hunter's cooking. Hunter was glad that she liked his cooking.
After that, he accompanied Ava to go shopping in the afternoon. He spends most of his time with them.
His father has already talked to him about this arranged marriage. All the elders were acquaintances and they all thought that they would be a great match. At first, he was confused and didn't know if it was the right time for him to get married.
Moreover, he knew as a soldier, he would not be able to give much time to his family. So he wasn't sure if it was fair to marry him. Then his father said that he should try once. He also told him that the Ashley family's daughter was a very mature and intelligent person.
She recently came back after studying abroad and would take over the company after training. She was apparently not an emotional person but she had a kind heart. She was not the type of person who would require the constant presence of her husband.
And later she would be so busy after inheriting the company that she won't even have the time to miss him. So she was the best candidate for his marriage. Moreover, their status matches perfectly. They suit each other perfectly.
After thinking carefully, Hunter agreed. Yet he inexplicably remembered a face when he thought of marriage.
As he sat in a cafe with his mother, Ava asked him. They were surrounded by several shopping bags. Typical girls shopping.
" Hunter, do you really want to agree to arrange marriage? I also think it's a good match but don't do it if you don't want to. Marriage is a big part of life. Once you enter this, you won't be able to escape. You will have a big responsibility."
" Yes, Mamma. I've thought carefully. I am okay with it. Moreover, ain't it too late to ask this now? Our marriage has already been fixed unofficially."
" Well, that's true. She agreed and you agreed. Now you've both just gotta meet so the elders have already considered it fixed but are you really sure? We can still do something otherwise."
" I am really sure. Don't worry."
" Okay then. It's your decision. And by the way, how long will you stay home this time?"
" For now I've only come back for four days then I'll report back to the military. But I will be able to get around one month's holiday for my marriage. I can even ask for more if necessary as I haven't taken many vacations in these three years."
" That's good then. Your father will probably be back tomorrow. Then we'll arrange a meeting for you guys. After meeting her, you can decide whatever you guys want and then go back. If everything goes well, then you'll probably marry her in a month. It will be enough to arrange everything until then."
" Hmm."
Hunter didn't say much after that. His eyes had inexplicable emotions in them. He was sure he would have no problems. After changing, he let his life flow naturally. When his father
But he can't hide his ugly past from his future wife. She needs to know about his ugly past to decide whether she'll marry him.
Hunter's father, Luke Ally came quite early. He came at dawn the next day. Their house was on the outskirts of the military compartments and the military camp was not far away from there. So Luke comes back home as he didn't have to go out of the country most of the time.
He just had to go to several cities within the country for meetings and all so, at that time, he wouldn't come back home. Otherwise, he preferred to be back at home as long as he is free.
Hunter woke up and greeted his father when he saw him. They all had breakfast together. After eating, Luke called Hunter into his study room.
" I've heard that you have no problem with this marriage?"
" Yes, father." Luke watched Hunter with scrutinising eyes for a while before he sighed and said.
" Okay but Hunter, I'll give you one last piece of advice. You can still back down. No one's forcing you. We are not having an arranged marriage with them for business purposes or any benefits. It is only because both families respect each other and felt that you guys will lead a good future together. So I am giving you the last chance. Are you going to marry her? If you say yes, there won't be backing out anymore."
" Yes," Hunter said with a hint of a military stance.
" Good. I know you've changed and I believe in you but I will still tell you. After you are married, you can never repeat your old mistakes. And you can't have an affair. Don't forget it's a military marriage. In this marriage, there is no divorce. There is no second chance."
" Dad, I may have been bad in the past but you can rest assured. I will never cross the line. I will give my all to this relationship and won't involve anything else."
Finally, a relieved smile spread on Luke's cold face.
" You've really changed... "