Ivan's POV
I watched silently as Hazel went in with Cassie with a look of embarrassment as Cassie pulled her in before I gave my approval.
That same look that met me this morning. I knew it was because she was still in the sweatpants she had on the day I met her. And for a really weird reason, I found it cute.
Cuter than the outfit she had on right now.
I shrugged off my thoughts realizing I was thinking of the same odd thoughts that have been on my mind.
It was the fault of that ginger-haired woman.
I looked around carefully to make sure none of my staff noticed how lost I was probably looking a second ago.
I decided to head to Cassie's room and tell her I was heading back to work.
As I got to her room, I hesitated to open it due to the loud giggles of Cassie piercing through the door. The same ones I hadn't heard in a while.
I smiled and decided to turn around leaving Cassie to enjoy her moment without interruption.
"It's been a while since I heard her laugh like that"
I turned around to see who had spoken.
"And that means a lot to me nanny Elma".
Elma smiled at me and said, " So who is she?"
I looked confusedly at Elma. " What do you mean nanny"
Elma grinned, "The one with your sister and I have to say, I am very much surprised"
I scratched my hair nervously not knowing how to explain to Elma.
" Don't be shy son, tell me", Elma further insisted.
I sighed, I guess I had no other choice. " She is my wife"
I could tell Elma was about to scream so I quickly politely pulled her further away from Cassie's room.
When I pulled her at a safe distance she mouthed an "oh" and looked at me waiting for an explanation.
" Nanny am serious although this sounds like a joke that woman in there with Cassie is my wife and I got married to her yesterday"
Elma finally looked at me calmly probably because she had realized the look of seriousness on my face.
"So why didn't you tell me?", Elma asked folding her arms. "Why didn't you even tell me about her?"
" It was a secret, our secret", I replied nervously trying to make my lie honest.
Luckily, Elma didn't question me any further but what she said next wasn't what I expected.
"Well she is making my Cassie smile and that makes me love her already, just don't mess it up"
"I won't nanny", I replied with a smile.
Elma smiled back at me and said, "Alright then but right now young man you need to head to work because am sure I have already kept you waiting, and don't worry, I will inform your wife and Cassie".
I smiled mostly because she had called Hazel my wife.
" Thank you, Nanny".
Before I turned to leave, my nanny suddenly asked, "What's her name, me Ivan"
I turned back not realizing I was blushing.
"Hazel, her name is Hazel Xander".
***
I arrived at work in about thirty minutes grateful for the kind of car I had and my super fast driving skills.
I headed straight to my office first to pick up some important documents first before heading to the meeting room.
I hoped I wasn't too late if not everyone will be pissed off because obviously, the meeting wouldn't hold without me. Most of all Garret will be furious because I had postponed the meeting to hold today because the last time, my mind wasn't there.
Luckily for me, I arrived on time to the meeting room and offered an apologetic smile to everyone most especially Garrett.
Soon the meeting had ended, and I felt cheated because I gave my full attention to it this time around.
But I didn't leave yet, since usually, I wait for everyone to leave before I eventually do.
Suddenly my uncle who throughout the meeting had been giving me glares which for the record I loved because it made me know if had won the battle, came up to me and whispered a bit loudly, "I didn't know you weren't as innocent as you played or rather seemed but am curious to know which particular whore you chose to help you".
He seriously had the guts.
I wanted to punch my uncle in the face till he possibly bled to death but I held myself and quickly said out loud grateful for the fact not many people had left the room yet.
" Am sorry everyone but can I please have a moment, I have a special announcement to make to you all".
Everyone suddenly stopped and waited for me to speak.
"I am pleased to announce to you all that I am married now and to make up for not inviting you all to my wedding, I will love for you all to please come to my wedding party which will hold tomorrow night and I will gladly introduce you all to the woman who captured my heart, my wife and your now Mrs Xander".
Everyone began to applaud and congratulate me but Garret while clapping gave me a "you need to explain" look.
Everyone eventually left including my uncle who stylishly stormed out in anger which of course gave me a lot of satisfaction.
I didn't realize I was alone in the room until a voice said," Can you explain to me why you are smiling sheepishly"
I quickly turned around to see Garrett smiling mockingly at me.
" Speak to me bro, am listening".
I closed the door making sure no one was around and turned back to answer my sales manager aka my best friend.
" It's a long story Garrett, a long one".
Garret walked towards laughing.
" You mean to tell me you are not joking and you are married".
" Yes I am, I am married; at least for now"
Garret gave me a puzzled expression which made me speak further.
" I know it's a lot to take but right now you need to sit down and hear me out before you judge me"
Garret smiled and pulled out two chairs. He sat down on one and motioned for me to sit down on the other.
I did sit down and after taking a long breath, I explained everything to Garret.
When I was fine Garrett burst out laughing making me look at him with annoyance.
"It's not funny Garret!!"
Garret immediately stopped laughing and scooted his chair closer to me. "I know it's not funny but now you told me all this crazy stuff, I think you should be thinking of how to tell your wife how you invited people to show her off when she wasn't ready".
Now that Garret had said it, I realized he was right.
How on earth am I supposed to tell Hazel this without her panicking?