Adamant(Book 1)

Married?!

I woke up the next morning with Giselle under my arm. She looked so beautiful the way she was wrapped up in the sheets. I smiled at the memories of last night. After we ate dinner we ran off to one of Vegas' many wedding chapels where an Elvis impersonator served as the officiant and married us. We then went to a club,got super drunk and then went to my hotel room where we made love. I couldn't help but smirk at her. For a virgin(past tense), she knew how to handle herself. I found an amazing girl and I actually feel at peace. Maybe I could have a family and kids after all despite my life in the past.

I felt the sheets rustle and saw that Giselle was waking up.  I looked at her eager to see her face and those gorgeous brown eyes. I saw them but she looked confused and bewildered. Then she gasped and covered herself up. "Why am I naked?Where am I?"she demanded. The confusion was replaced by horror. "Oh my god! What have I done!?" she whispers out. She instantly gets out of bed and starts looking for her clothes which, happen to be scattered around the room. I get up and pull on my boxers and then walk over to her.

"What's the matter? Why are you freaking out?" I asked her. She looked slightly pained. "I lost my virginity before I was married." she said in a soft heartbroken voice. I smiled slightly to reassure her"You are married. We got hitched last night."

She looked beyond confused. "I don't remember getting marr...."she trails off as the memories come back.  She looks shocked and angry. "YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME WHEN I WAS DRUNK AND VULNERABLE!" she screamed. Oh snap! She went on " It wasn't supposed to be like this! I was supposed to be in love. I was supposed to know what I was getting into! I can't believe I gave my self to a...a..."she stopped yelling and looked at me. I don't know why but I actually felt sad that she didn't like me, that she didn't want to give me a chance. I looked at her and saw she was looking down. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to call you mean things or yell at you." she mumbled. Then she looked me in the eyes." We have to end this. Let's get it annulled right now."

To say I was angry was an understatement. What is with this chick? Time to set my foot down. "I'm afraid I can't do that. You gave me a chance last night. You agreed when I said I would marry you. You couldn't keep your hands off me last night and now you want nothing to do with me? I'm sorry babe but it don't work like that."

She looked stunned"I don't even know who you are. I just remember your name is Riley. I don't know a thing about you, and I'm supposed to just spend the rest of my life with you?"

I smiled. Maybe she just needs to get to know me. "Which is why we are going to breakfast. I know your name is Giselle Williams, and that your a librarian but not much else sadly."I said. "This is a good way for us to get to know each other."

She bit her lip and looked hesitantly at me. Then she nodded. "I need to go to my hotel room and get fresh clothes."

I nodded at her. "I'll walk you there."

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We went to her hotel and I waited while she showered and got freshened up. I looked at her clothes. While that dress she wore last night left little for the imagination, the rest of her clothes were kinda...conservative. She had mostly jeans and t-shirts. I found a blue bikini which I can't wait to see on her. Then I got to the good stuff, her underwear, Lets just say I really like lace and she didn't disappoint. I heard the shower shut off and I closed the drawers and turned on the TV and watched. Just a minute later she walked out in a towel. She stopped and looked at me nervously.

"Do you mind stepping outside? I need to get dressed." she said. I  couldn't help but smirk at her. "I kissed every square inch of your body last night. I think I can handle seeing you naked."

She turned beet red. She glared at me and grabbed her clothes and then retreated to the bathroom. She came out dressed and asked"Are we going or what?"

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Breakfast was interesting to say the least. She looked around nervously all around her like someone was going to kidnap her. We finally sat down and ordered our food. She was still tense so I had to ask"Why are you so tense? Are you ashamed to be seen with me?"

She shook her head. "No, I just don't know how I am going to explain all of this. I never make impulsive decisions, and I married you on impulse! I married you because the guy I have a crush on married my best friend and they seemed so happy together and I wanted that happiness."

I took her hand. I was jealous of that bastard but I'm Riley Motherfucking Thornton. I'll make her forget him in no time."You can be happy. Just give me a chance to prove that I can make you happy. Anything you want, I will give you. I know last night wasn't the best for this relationship to start but I think this can work if you try."

She looked at me curiously. Then she said"9 Months. You have 9 months to show me and prove to me that this 'marriage' can work. If after that time I don't believe this can work out we end it and go our separate ways."

I looked at her and gave her a happy smile. She was gonna give me a proper shot at this. But I better play it safe. " One Year.Change our marriage to one year and I agree to your terms. If I can prove I'm the one for you the words 'annulment or divorce' can't come out of your mouth.Also you have to try to make this work as well. Relationships only work if both sides want it to work. If I don't do it...I'll sign the paper work and send you on your way."

I held out my hand and asked "Do we have a deal?"

She looked at my hand and then she shook it

"Deal."

A/N: I know I said I would finish Retaliation first but I am having a bit of writer's block with that one. I was half done with this so I just finished it off and posted. Please vote and comment. Oh and the picture is Riley