New Life Begins

"I'm ready to get registered, let's go." Eve replied to the man Leaning on the car and heaved a sigh. They were right In front of Civil Affairs Bureau.

Leon was well-known business-man of Z City, His only family Old Master Du was insisting him to get married, While Our beloved Male lead ain't into any woman.

Eve is a professional Writer, she had unstable carrier, but she gives her best at everything. She isn't on good term with her family since her step-Mother arrived, her father got biased, and she lost all her support of her family as her step-sister played a vicious role in destroying Eve's Image. Unexpectedly, she meets Leon with a misunderstanding, but now they were good friends.

Leon asks for her help as his grandfather, the Old Master Du gets severe ill, and wishes to see Leon getting married before he dies. Yesterday was the day Leon asked for Eve to help Him, he did gave some time for Eve to consider. And Today is what she was about to declare her choice, unwillingly she had to accept to be Leon's contracted Wife. Leon had to agree the fact of he was being too much for asking Eve for be his wife, but he thought it would be good if they stay contracted as husband and wife, with not interfering in each other's life and just an act for sake of his grandfather.

"Thank you for considering, Eve. Here's the contract. If you want some changes, be frank to me." said Leon.

"sure" replied Eve, immediately signed the contract and hands it back to Leon's Assistant. "You'll get the copy of this contract. now shall we move ahead, My soon-to-be-Wife?"

Eve forced a smiled and tangled arm with Leon. "yes, Dear." she thought for herself, 'afterall, I'm just a contracted wife. . . sooner or later I'll be doomed someday, my Fortune had never shined. unfortunately what am I desiring for?' as they walked in, to register their marriage.

'I wish I could be your Husband forever, never wanting to end this contract. Because I'm probably falling for you... yes, No matter what comes I'm not going to let go of you.' Leon thought to himself.

As they stepped through the doors of the civil affairs bureau, the air was thick with the scent of paperwork and promises. The clerk behind the counter looked up, a practiced smile on her face, as she beckoned the couple forward. "Next, please," she called out, her voice echoing slightly in the high-ceilinged room.

Leon and Eve approached, their steps in sync despite the turmoil brewing within each of them. They presented the contract, and the clerk began the process, her fingers flying over the keyboard with an efficiency born of repetition. "And do you, Leon Du, take this woman to be your lawfully contracted wife?" she asked, looking up at Leon.

"I do," Leon replied, his voice steady, but his heart was racing. He glanced at Eve, trying to read her expression, but she was a master at hiding her emotions.

"And do you, Eve, take this man to be your lawfully contracted husband?" the clerk turned to Eve, who nodded, her voice a mere whisper, "I do."

The clerk smiled, "Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Du. Your marriage is now officially registered." She handed them a certificate, the ink still fresh, the words binding them together in the eyes of the law, if not yet in their hearts.

As they exited the building, Leon turned to Eve, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes. "Eve, I know this is just a contract, but I want you to know that I'm here for you. If there's anything you ever need, don't hesitate to ask."

Eve looked up at him, her eyes reflecting a mix of gratitude and sadness. "Thank you, Leon. That means a lot to me," she said, her voice soft. "Let's just take it one day at a time."

They walked to the car, the sun setting behind them, casting long shadows on the ground. As they drove away, neither of them noticed the figure watching from a distance, a figure from Eve's past, her step-sister, with a look of determination on her face. The story was far from over; it was just beginning.

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