Just as predicted by Logan, at exactly fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the apartment. The both of them looked around the place. To Logan, it looks ordinary just like he wanted and to Ava, the apartment is too small.
Logan entered the code and they stepped into the living room. Ava looked around, it's really small but so neat, it's hard to believe that someone lives here because of how clean it is.
"There are four bedrooms in here, the first one is mine and the rest are empty. We can go check them out and you can also choose anyone you like" Ava nodded her head and followed him to the rooms.
There were no much things in his room but it's tidy enough, Ava didn't end up picking someone that can't take care of himself and his environment, she is at least grateful for that.
The other rooms are somehow spacious.
"What do you think?" Logan questioned
"Compared to mine, your place is way too small but not stuffy. I have never stayed in a place like this but I can try adjust, it's livable" she replied with sincerity. Although she's not comfortable, she can't force him to move into her place that's bigger. The both of them are benefiting from this marriage but she gets the most out of it.
"I am glad you think that way" Logan said with a smile on his face.
"I can change some things right?" Ava asked.
"Of course, the place is ours, not just mine" Ava nodded her head in understanding.
"Then it's all good" she responded while checking her time.
"I have a meeting in a few minutes, I will come pick you up tomorrow to go see my family. I will text you the time too" she conveyed.
"Noted" Logan walked her to her car and watch her leave before going back in. He sat on the couch with a relieved expression on his face. Just as Ava left, Daryl drove into the compound.
"What is happening? I saw a car driving out of the compound, why did you ask me to buy you this place? Do you now want to live an average life? Hope you are not planning on leaving the gang? You will create more enemies for yourself and I am not ready to be a leader" Daryl inquired on stepping into the living room.
"You talk and ask too many questions, I am not leaving the gang" Logan replied with a chuckle. Daryl has always been inquisitive right from their childhood, Logan basically raised him up since they lost their parents at an early age.
"Then what's going on?" he debriefed.
"I got married today" Logan dropped while Daryl choked on nothing.
"What? Are you kidding me right now Logan? Married? How? You never really dated anyone" he said his eyes dilating in disbelief. Logan shrugged his shoulders.
"It just happened and she thinks I am poor, I don't have any family and equally jobless. That's why I bought this place because we will be staying here henceforth" he explained to Daryl who was trying to process what he just said.
"You are not the type to joke so why?"
"I don't know either, there's something about her I am interested in. That's all I can tell you, so how did the party go yesterday at the club?" Logan asked with the intent to change the topic.
"Ugh! I don't want to talk about it right now" he said with his face flushed red.
"This is about a girl" Logan concluded and he was not entirely wrong but Daryl wouldn't admit to it.
"Definitely not, I am going to get water" Daryl said and quickly stood up to the kitchen leaving Logan who was laughing at him behind.
The next day....
Dressed fully in a suit, not at all expensive. It cost not more than $200. This is the first time he is wearing a dress that's not even up to ten thousand, to adjust to the world he is going to pretend to live in, he need these kind of dresses so he bought a lot of casual wears in numbers today. Logan stepped out of his room and just in time, Ava's car drove in.
"We don't have a lot of time, let's get going" she persuaded not getting out of the car since Logan was already outside. He quickly locked his door and entered into the car.
Once he was inside, Ava's gaze dropped on him, he's putting on a casual suit that's not up to her standards or that of her family but he managed to look extremely handsome and breathtaking. She couldn't take her eyes off him immediately until Logan pressed the car hon to bring her attention back.
She looked away and composed herself before starting the car.
"I told my family about our marriage, so they are just expecting my husband. It's not going to be easy, my grandfather won't like you so soon" she announced in advance. Logan already knew that, when their daughter was supposed to get married to a rich CEO, she came back with someone that is not in their class, they won't welcome him with two hands and he knows that.
"Don't worry about that" he said while nodding his head. Ava's family house is about thirty minutes drive from the apartment so it took them a while before arriving at the Grayson's mansion.
The mansion is big and beautiful but compared to Logan's mini vacation home, the Grayson's mansion is small. It's just like half of his vacation house space.
They have so many workers. He observed as he followed Ava out of the car and into the mansion. It was like everyone was basically waiting for them because when they entered into the living room, all the Hilton family members were there.
Their attentions turned to him the moment Logan came in. He glanced around and studied everyone's face, they held different expressions on them.
"Grandpa, Dad, Mum, this is Logan Weston, my husband" Ava introduced while Logan bowed his head trying to be polite. Everyone took in his look, their faces squeezed after noticing the clothes he is putting on is cheap.
"So you are my granddaughter's husband?" the Hilton's senior member asked with a disgusting look on his face.
"Yes Sir, I—"
"What made you think that you will be welcomed into this family just because you are married to my granddaughter?" Grandpa Hilton cuts in revoltingly. Logan was forced to raise his head in a swift, the Hilton family are going to be hard for him to deal with.
"Grandpa please" Ava pleaded but it fell on deaf ears. "I know you married her because you are interested in my family's wealth, do you also think that I will make you run my companies in the future just because you are holding the position of a husband? You don't even have a background" the old man screamed at Logan who was trying so hard to control himself. He doesn't have a background? What a joke! He had expected this kind of reaction from the beginning but Logan didn't know that they will despise him this much. "You don't even have a job, you are just a poor orphan who is after nothing but the money he didn't work for. You don't have a life young man, people will talk about my family if my granddaughter gets married yesterday,and I ask her to file a divorce the next day, that is the only reason I am not sending you away but do not think of running away with my family's money, you won't be in charge of anything that's huge to the company" he added loathingly then turned to Ava
Logan almost cringed on hearing that, how will it feel working in your in-laws company? Especially the ones that doesn't like you at all. They will turn him into a puppet. "I will have to decline, don't worry, I definitely won't do menial jobs that will belittle your family's status" he replied confidently. Logan doesn't need to work in the first place, he only said that to put her mind at ease. "Okay" Ava replied and they ate silently without any of them talking until they were done. "We have to create house rules so that no one will trespass against each other, in other words, you should write list of the things you hate and like and I will also write mine. We will review them tomorrow but right now, the only thing I want to do is sleep" Logan glanced at his wrist watch the moment he said that. It was just 6:21pm, how can she want to sleep this early? "Okay, that's a good night then" he said to her, she nodded her head and left. After clearing the table and not having anything e
Logan didn't know that a lot of time has passed by while he was having that conversation with Stephen. It was already past nine when he got home. He noiselessly opened Ava's door to see her sleeping peacefully in the bright room, how can she comfortably sleep with her lights on? Is she scared of darkness? Whatever it is, he is grateful he met her sleeping. Entering into his room, he pulled out of his wears, grabbed a towel and entered into the bathroom, took a cold bath. That's what he needs right now! Once he was out, he put on his night wears and climbed on the bed. He texted Alfred and Daryl the address Stephen wrote for him, asking them to meet tomorrow morning since they have a mission to complete urgently.It will be a stressful day tomorrow! The next day.... Logan came out of his room, dressed in a suit. He met Ava in the living room and they exchanged greetings! She was already dressed for work, she look astonishing in her work attire. "I am not used to doing wife duties
"Father-in-law" Logan called trying to act as polite as he could and excused himself from their midst, leaving everyone except Daryl staring widely at his retreating figure. Father in-law? Did their boss get married by chance?"Father in-law? Is that your way of greeting an elderly person?" Mr Charles Hilton yelled. Logan imagined him hitting the table while screaming his lungs out. Both him and his wife didn't say a word yesterday when Mr Hilton senior was low blowing him. "I am sorry for being impolite" Logan voiced out, at the same time rolling his eyes. "Keep the apology to yourself, I am only getting involved with the likes of you because of my daughter. You should be thankful to her!" Mr Charles Hilton razzed wildly. Logan suppressed a scoff, that should have been said the other way round. His daughter needs Logan more than the money she is giving to him which is as good as useless to him. "My daughter left the house because of you, I am sure you took her to a suburb area whe
Logan paused, he briefly took a glimpse at the two older men right outside his door then walked hastily towards them. "I am sorry, I was out when you called and I tried to be here as soon as possible" he said, coming forth to get the front door opened for them to enter. After looking around like two lost puppies, they both looked at each other before glaring at Logan who didn't understand why they did so. "This is the place my granddaughter is living? Do you know how precious she is to us? Staying in this place feels like you are being confined" Logan almost scoffed on hearing that, this place? Confined? A spacious living room like this is confined to them? "No way am I allowing her stay in this God forsaken place, she has made her choice but I haven't made mine. How will I know that you are not planning on murdering her and running away with her wealth?" Mr Hilton senior added, Logan couldn't hold it, he passed them a disrespectful look. "I won't do that for any reason, I don't
Logan looked around the abandoned warehouse in disgust, Stephen must be stupid to have kept young girls here. It look so messy with grasses everywhere creating room for reptiles, this place is not healthy at all for any human. As he move towards the house, he balled his hand in a fist, his jaw clenched with each step he took. It's inhuman to keep people in this kind of environment. Just as Logan was about stepping into the house, Stephen came out with a big smile on his face. His eyes were obsessively on the briefcase in Logan's hand. "You came right on time Jordan, the girls are ready. Please come in" he said to Logan who tried to effortfully maintain a smile on his face. "I learnt time management you know, every business person should know that" Logan replied as he was ushered in. He looked around, taking notice of every little thing that matters. The guards here are less than ten and only about three are armed. He chuckled silently at the foolishness of Stephen, how can he keep
Logan entered into the sitting room, looking worn out. It was a few minutes past nine, two hours have gone by while he was taking care of just a job. Stephen is long gone, he should have seen his ancestors in hell by now. When it comes to women and children, Logan doesn't spare anyone, you'd die by his hands no matter what. As he was about relaxing on the couch, Ava's voice boomed in the room. "Where have you been?" she asked in a low tone with her forehead creasing. Logan was a little startled, he didn't see her when he came in and she spoke all of a sudden."Oh, I am sorry I didn't inform you. A restaurant was looking for a part-time manager due to personal reasons, I had to try to see if I could get the job since it was a one time thing and luckily I got the job, we just closed now and I got paid a few dollars, it wasn't much but then, it can do some things for me" the lies rolled out of his mouth smoothly like he has been practicing them. Logan couldn't help but cuss mentally,
After his call with Daryl, Logan finished up his food and left the dinning to Ava's room. Without planning on intruding, he gently knocked on her door before going inside. She was seated on her bed while working on her laptop. "So?" Logan uttered, taking a seat beside her on the bed. She raised up her head before closing her laptop and focusing her attention on Logan. "I know that we do not love each other but with the way things have turned out, we have to act lovey dovey all the time so that my family won't suspect anything. We will also have to share a room, even if it's not okay by you, there's nothing I can do about that" Ava laid out. It's true that they barely know anything about each other but then, since they are already married, it's just right they make everybody believe otherwise. "I understand that, it's necessary" Logan replied in a single tone, he doesn't have anything to say in particular because he already predicted this before now. "And... It's nothing, forget