My One-month Marriage With Mr. Hawkins

In a Church with exquisite set-up, there were several beautiful and delicate flower children a smart and respectful priest.

Every preparation was perfect, nothing less.

But there was no guest at all, only a lineup of maids and serious-looking bodyguards.

It was a luxurious yet quiet wedding.

Benjamin held Florence's hand; she was forced to follow his footsteps on the red carpet until they arrived in front of the priest.

Without further ado, the priest rushed into the most important part.

“Mr. Benjamin Turner, will you take this woman as your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death part you?”

Benjamin smiled brightly and said, “I do.”

The priest nodded and turned to Florence.

“Ms. Florence Fraser, will you take this man as your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death part you?”

Florence bit her lips and stayed silent with a stiffened face.

The smile on Benjamin’s face lessened.

The priest noticed something odd and repeated.

“Ms. Florence Fraser, will you take this man as your lawfully wedded husband?”

Florence remained silent emotionlessly.

Benjamin frowned in displeasure, he approached Florence and threatened.

“Say you do.”

Florence mocked, “Everyone here is your man, this is nothing but a show, why should I pretend and say I do? I’m lazy to entertain you, you are despicable.”

Her words were like a slapped on Benjamin’s face.

The priest turned a little nervous and looked at Benjamin in puzzlement.

Although he was paid to be here to complete the ceremony regardless, but he didn’t want to break the local tradition and religious rules, and “I do” from both the groom and bride were necessary.

He looked at Benjamin in confusion and said, “Mr. Benjamin, please talk her into it.”

Benjamin was annoyed; Florence had never once listened to him.

Even now she was still held captive by him.

grabbed her wrist rudely and

if not

to be broken by him, her face turned white.

then said unwillingly,

girl.” And he let go of

hand and rubbed her painful

not say a word but asked again, “Ms. Florence Fraser, will you take this man as your lawfully

“I…”

gritted her teeth and said, “No, I

on Benjamin’s face disappeared

This darn woman!

hand and choked Florence on her neck

to you if you behave this way?” He said

but showed no

than say I do!”

would rather die than marry

Benjamin tightened his grip and wanted to choke

like she could

but still

he was here as a marriage officiant, not

to get married for sure? They looked more like enemies than

turned redder and harder to breathe.

started to blur out

relieved at the same time, if Benjamin killed her, she wouldn’t need to marry him anymore.

still had a chance

you really think I

like a

released her and turned to the priest

ordered, “She said

“What?”

stood frozen

bride didn’t say yes!

count if it

the law of our country…” This…

priest swallowed his remaining speech and looked terrifyingly at the gun that pointed at his

“Sir… you…”

and his face turned white.

Benjamin ordered again.

or

I'll …

priest agreed to carry on in extreme terror and fetched over

may exchange… Rings.”

official once they put on the