There is nothing to gain if she continues to drag the matter with him, it was certain that Raymond will be the one to win since he was right. The only thing she could do is to accept her fate and accept the contract. At least, she has nothing to lose, and who knows she might be free to go her way after the contract ends..
"I will sign the contract" She accepted slowly.
Raymond smile secretly, his logic is working. No one could beat him easily not even with this strategy. "You have to sign the agreement and go through the terms and conditions" He tap on the file before passing it to her.
Kiara took the file, go through it and felt satisfy except the last part. "Only you can end the contract?" She was surprised to see such terms, only heard of a one year agreement or probably two years not this type of agreement.
"Exactly Miss Kiara, don't forget I bought you with my money" Raymond reminded her sharply, using his logic again.
All the agreement terms is good except that one, she would have access to good food and some other things of pleasure. What would be her reason to object then?
In a swift moment, Kiara signed the contract agreement. At that moment, Raymond's phone ring out and 'G-ma' with love emoji appear on the phone screen.
Raymond sigh heavily, he knew what the topic is going to be all about which is marriage. His grandma always nag at him any chance she got, and that seems to be annoying at times.
With a little hesitation, he pick up. "Hello Granny" He said as the call connected.
A groggy voice sound out from the other end. "What took you so long to pick my call? Do you want me to die of anger?" Even her voice sounds weak but one could noticed the firmness in the voice.
"I'm sorry Granny" He apologize in a calm tone. By then, his cold face has become smitten that got Kiara wondering if that was the man that speak few minutes ago.
"What kind of grandson are you? I'm getting old everyday, you refuses to give a great grandchild and you keep getting on my nerves" Old Madam Brown spat angrily on the phone. It was true that Raymond might be the death of her.
Raymond had known it was going to be the same topic had a smirk on. It seems his grandma won't died after all, she would be shocked instead. "Opps Granny, I was sorting things out with my wife when you called. We are planning to come over and pay you a visit"
The last part rechoe in Old madam's ear, it was as if she didn't hear quite right. "What did you just say?" She asked again to confirm what she heard in the first place.
"Exactly what you heard Granny" Raymond replied.
When one heard a good news, the joy can't be confide in.
"Your grandson got a wife!" Old Madam Brown squealed that even Kiara could here her voice from where she was a she inform the Old master who immediately took over the phone. "I'm proud of you, boy" Grandpa declared.
Although the two grandparents always nag at Raymond, but the Old Master still maintain some peace unlike the Old Madam who always threatened Raymond.
"If you don't want your grandma dead, bring your wife over for dinner" She threatened again.
Raymond knew no one could win her when she threatened about something, the best choice is do what she wanted.
"Alright Granny, see you tonight" As soon as Raymond finish talking, the phone disconnected making a beep sound.
Kiara was just watching all along, he seems like a different person while talking with his grandparents but was totally indifferent towards others. Now that she give a deep thoughts about this, does that mean she will be getting married to the most famous Raymond Brown? Not just that, she would meet the Old Brown's family?
Wow! It seems the luck was on her side.
"Miss Kiara, since you are fully dressed, why don't we go to the civil affairs before heading to my family house" Raymond suggested and Mia nodded instantly.
Checking his wristwatch, Raymond stand up on his feet. "We still have two hours left before the civil affairs close for the day. Let's hurry and take your passport first" The eagerness in Raymond's voice shows he can't wait to see his grandparents.
Raymond was the first to go out , then Kiara followed while Kelvin was the last person to leave the sitting.
About an hour later, They'd finalized the marriage and Kiara has holding the certificate in disbelief. "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brown, you are now married to each other" A clever looking lady shake hands with Kiara and Raymond before they walk out.
Once outside, Raymond turn to Kiara. "Now that we are already married, it's time to put your skills into act" He uttered.
Kiara understand what he meant and respond instantly. "Don't worry Master Raymond, I will do a great Job" For unknown reasons, she suddenly felt free around him.
Although Raymond was taken aback, but he kept his composure. "And I would love if you can call my name when we get there" He remarked before entering the car.
"Okay Raym...mond," Even if find if awkward but the name sounds sweet in her mouth. Kelvin close the car door as soon as Kiara entered and he drove off slowly.
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Just as Kiara and Raymond left, Mia was trying to explain what she saw to herself. "That's definitely Kiara entering such an expensive car, who was the guy trying to please?" She was left speechless with different thought.
Edmund also appeared from behind and tap her slightly, causing her to flinch. "What is the matter?" He asked.
"Huh? It's nothing! Nothing!" She quickly wore a smile and respond.
"Okay let's go" Edmund wrap his hand round her neck.
Edmund nudged Kiara to look accross when the arrived at the brand store. It was the civil affairs.
"I can't wait to have our marriage registered." Edmund said, planting a kiss on Mia's neck.
Meanwhile, Mia couldn't take her mind off Raymond, having the intention of digging into him.
She nodded.
*** *** ***
Back in the Brown's family house, a lot of preparation was made with Old Madam inspecting everything carefully. Also another family seems to be present, it was the Scottish family who has been friends with the Brown's family over the years.
Not quite long, the Rolls Royce pulled up in the compound and Raymond step out with Kiara.
"Are you prepared for this?" He asked.
Kiara took a deep breath and replied. "Yes I am"
They both walk into the mansion with so many maid bowing as soon they saw them until they finally entered the sitting room, where the families are waiting.
Just as they step in, a woman came over to hug Kiara looking shocked to see her as if she'd seen her somewhere before.
"Mirabel?"