Crazy In Love

Chapter 18 Pre-Nuptial Wedding Photos

After a week of work, it was the third week of September and a month away from their military wedding. Every weekend the husband and wife turn off their alarm; they were soundly asleep in bed. They didn't notice that they were a drug to each other. 

Nathan can't sleep if he can't smell her natural body scent, and so with Sophia, she rubs her face on his chest like a kitten. Nathan woke up first and put on a pillow to not wake her up. He went to the gym for an hour and cook breakfast. He was changing his clothes when Sophia awaken. 

"Did I wake you up?

"It's fine. I feel like I sleep for so long."

"Take a shower will eat breakfast together." "The makeup artist will be arriving soon."

Why haven't I know that we should take our wedding photos today? Sophia ask. 

"I didn't bother to tell you because you're so busy in the office, and besides, there's Nancy who prepares everything. It's my surprise for you." "The weather today was good." 

Nathan bent down and leaned a kiss towards her lips. 

"I haven't brush my teeth..." she wants to cover her face, he caught her hand. She felt intoxicated; her arms reached out and circled his neck. After a long kiss, they separated, breathing heavily.

"Let's stop; for now, we will continue it tonight," he whispered.

"You'll be the most beautiful bride, and you will look amazing with the dresses I choose for you to wear. Of course, you are most beautiful and fantastic if you are not wearing anything."

"p*****t," and she throws the pillow at him. 

Hahaha, Nathan laughs loudly while catching the pillow. 

She glared at him and said.

"I want to see the outfits."

" Later, take a bath first. I've prepared water for you."

After her bath, Sophia went to the dining; there were already foods prepare on the table. Nathan, the powerful man and ruthless in business, was calm and loving when at home relaxing. 

"What are you looking at me?

Nate? 

Hmm, what is it? 

Sophia smiled and said, "Thank you." 

For what? 

"For loving and taking care of me," Sophia says. 

"Silly, of course, your my wife and my other half; if not you, who else then? 

He pulls her to sit on his lap; they feed each other mouths with the food, mixed with teasing and flirting. After their breakfast, they sit on the lounge and wait for the makeup artist to arrive. 

"Nate, without you, before I have insomnia, I can't go to sleep. I didn't really use to sleep early."

"Hmm, same with me. If I don't smell your body scent, I can't sleep properly."

The makeup artist arrives, and so with Nancy; there were twenty dresses and several jewelry pieces in sets. She tied her hair into a bun adorned with a flower which gave her a vibe like an angel when accompanied with her beige long dress. 

Nancy was impressed. 

"You're so beautiful! "My cousin Nate really has been captivated by your beauty." "No wonder he married you so fast."

"When we first met, he was the most handsome man I meet too."

"Sophia, I want to ask you." How was he when doing it with you? 

What do you mean by making love? 

Nancy nod; she was shy to say it.

"He's very romantic and the best in bed. Why did you ask? 

"You are the first woman that he was romantically and emotionally attached with. He was disgusted with every woman who came near him. He doesn't shake hands with women," Nancy explains. 

"Why does he like that? 

"He says to me that he felt like puking when he came near with a woman," Sophia says. 

"Ask him, Sophia, maybe there's a reason why he was like that. He was okay when we are kids. And when his in middle school, we got separated. He transferred her to California, then Bryan and Jack also follow him," Nancy says.

Nathan and Bryan were talking while they're looking at the photographer set up. 

"How was your wedding with Nancy? Nathan ask. 

"It's settled on the 18th of November."

"I know you like her, but you have to work hard to get her attention." "When you live together, after your wedding, it was awkward at first, but you can develop other feelings if you try to understand her."

"I know, Nate. I will ask for advice if my tactics fail."

Then they heard footsteps coming. They both looked and saw Sophia walking carefully in her long beige dress. Both men's mouths were wide open. Sophia was captivating like an angel. 

Does it look unfit to me? Sophia ask. 

"It was tailor-made for you. Of course, you're the best with this dress."

She held his hand and said, "Nate, today you're most handsome than I first meet you."

"Stop feeding us single dogs with dog food," Bryan interrupts. 

"Sophia, cousin, the photographer is ready."

Bryan glances at Sophia and Nathan before averting his eyes to Nancy. They went to the hotel garden downstairs; they posed like no one looked at them; they were beautiful and romantic at each other. 

Nathan held her hand, and he suddenly turns around and stops. He kissed her on her forehead, tips of her nose, and peck a kiss on her pink lips. The photographer captures everything. Nancy and Bryan were watching on the side.

"At least cousin Nate found his soulmate," Nancy said.

"Nate really loves her; the first time they met was when Nate was stabbed in the abdomen; she helps him, and she was crying hard for him," Bryan said. 

"Cousin never dated, touch, and care for another woman; Sophia has something that attracted him." 

"Accidents are destined by fate." "That has happened to both of them. Everything was written and destined by fate."

"Will we like them to, Nancy? 

"While you are envious of them, we could do the same too," Bryan said. 

Nancy was stunned and didn't know what to say. Suddenly, Bryan took her hand carefully not to scare her. She wants to take away her hand, but Bryan grasped her hard. She just let him hold her hand. She doesn't mind about the matter as they were about to get married anyway. 

Would she be happy? After some thought, she told Bryan.

"Let's date and give each other a chance to know each other. Just like Sophia and Nate do."

Bryan was surprised, so he said, "yes, if that was what you like to do."

The photographer was satisfied with the outcome of the photoshoot they pack up early. Sophia was tired; she quickly takes off her six-inch heels shoes that she was wearing all afternoon; and ended the photoshoot. Nathan looks at her and shakes his head helplessly. 

He massaged her feet and said, "you can wear no heels at our wedding if you want to."

"We won't look a match if I stand beside you. I may look like a dwarf if I don't wear high-heeled shoes because you're tall."

Nate asked Bryan and Nancy to stay for dinner. They did not stay long as they don't want to disturb the couple's public display of affection to them. Sophia changes her dress into home clothes. Suddenly her phone rang. Shen answered the call. 

Sophia: Hello! 

Raffy: Sophia, it's me, dad!

Sophia: Dad, there's something happened?

Raffy: "I brought your grandfather  to the hospital."

Sophia:  "I'll be there right away, dad."

Sophia and Nathan drove to the hospital as soon as she hung up the call. They went directly to her grandpa's ward. They knock on the door and enter. 

"Sophia, Nate. Why are you here? 

"{Dad called me grandpa. How were you suddenly..."

"It's because of your mother, Sophia."

What about my mother dad? 

"We will talk about it later. Let your grandfather rest first. You've been tired all day, but you've managed to come here."

"It's okay, grandpa. I'd be worried if I don't see your condition."

"I'm okay as long as I do not get angry and stress. I'll be home in two days."

"Please don't come on my discharge; you're both busy with your wedding and the company anniversary preparations."

When her grandpa fell asleep, they went outside and talk. 

"Did your mother ask you to divorce Nathan? 

"Yes, dad, on the night of grandpa's birthday."

"Your grandpa and your mom argued about this matter. I felt something change in your mom; she insists you marry James Ferrell."

"Don't worry, dad Nate and I don't listen to her." How was the company stocks been recent, dad?

"It's been well; Nathan helps me manage it."

"It's good then."

"I'm sorry, Sophia, if I let you come to the hospital in a hurry. Because your grandfather was very angry with your mom so I called you to help him calm down."

"And it works, dad."

"Sophia, can I talk to Nathan alone? 

"Okay, dad." Sophia went to her grandpa's room to check on him. 

"What are we going to talk about, Mr. Hankey? Nathan asks. 

"Dad, call me dad. It's about Sophia; even though it did not come from my flesh and blood, I love her as my daughter and so with my dad. She was not treated as someone else; she was obedient and not a rebellious girl when she was studying."

"I left her to you to take care of and love her. No matter what happens, please don't leave her. If that happened someday that you don't want her in your life, return her to my father. I was worried about her; that's why I said those words." "Please keep that in your mind, Nate."

That won't happen, Mr. Han...dad." 

"I have something to confess, dad. I was not complete before when she was not in my life, I can't get near any woman; I felt disgusted and puking when they touch me. I was not too fond of any intimacy with women physically or emotionally except Sophia."

"She's the only woman that shakes hands with me that I don't feel disgusted with. Even before we meet, both our grandfathers arranged our marriage. We both fell in love with each other after we get married secretly in court."

"That's why I proposed to her when she told me that mom wanted to marry her off to James Ferrell," Nathan explained.

"Don't worry; your secrets are safe with me. I'm happy for both of you."

Would you please hurry up and give us a grandson? 

"We'll work hard on that, Dad." "I want you to walk Sophia on the aisle on the day of our wedding, dad."

"I will, son, take care and love her unconditionally."

"Thank you, dad." They decided to eat dinner outside. Nathan and Sophia went home after their talk with Sophia's dad. As usual, they don't sleep without smelling each other scent before going to sleep.