Sweet Moment

Mario looks handsome in a black tuxedo that perfectly fits his athletic body. The man's hair was deliberately styled with the Soft Side Parting model to support his appearance and make him look more masculine and handsome.

After some time before making an agreement and setting a date, this weekend was chosen for her to carry out an official engagement procession and an application.

Together with James, Diana Harald and several close family members rushed to an elite residential complex in the Kensington area. When he arrived, everyone who was there was greeted with enthusiasm.

"Welcome Mr and Mrs. Harald, pleased to finally meet you."

Raphael flashed a smile. He extended his hand politely. Inviting his future in-laws to shake hands and then saying again, "I feel so honored by the arrival of your extended family tonight."

James was no less enthusiastic. The man held out his hand while smiling.

"Thank you also for the greeting. I am also happy because tonight I can accompany my son to carry out the engagement and application procession."

Raphael smiled broadly. The man quickly invited the guest to come in and start the event.

Inside the house, Aurorae was sitting next to Sophia. She looked so beautiful in a rose gold midi Sabrina dress. Her Auburn hair was left loose. It adds a sexy impression to anyone who sees it.

"Mr and Mrs Harald, welcome."

Tristan greeted politely when Mario's parents entered the house. Please take a seat immediately in the chairs provided.

Meanwhile, Raphael was still standing by. The man waved at Mario. He was asking the big man to approach his position.

"Everyone..." Dylan called attention to all family members and several close friends who had been specially invited. A sign that the engagement ceremony is about to begin. "Tonight is so special for the Smith and Quartararo extended family, which is Aurorae, officially proposed by Mario Harald, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harald.

The sound of applause from all the guests was heard. Aurorae, herself in her seat, was seen smiling. In his heart, he thought, it had been a long time since he saw his father so happy as now.

"For that..." Raphael resumed his speech. "Tonight, as Aurorae's parent, I accept Mario Harald's proposal to Aurorae Smith with great joy." Raphael ran his eyes toward Aurorae, sitting in the front seat. The man nodded twice, motioning for the princess to come over.

Understanding what her father asked her to do, Aurorae immediately got up and approached. Followed by a relative from Mario's side who came while bring their engagement rings together.

When Aurorae stood perfectly before him, Mario took the ring out of the velvet box prepared with enthusiasm. He welcomed the woman's helping hand and gently began to pin the diamond ring on his future wife's ring finger.

As long as he knew Aurorae, this was the first time he had personally witnessed her smile. Sincere, no impression of coercion or irritation as is usually shown. Mario thought, is this a good sign in their relationship?

"With this, I bless your engagement," said Raphael when Mario and Aurorae exchanged rings.

The man's eyes almost filled with tears. Hate and joy mixed into one. A moment later, Raphael's gaze returned to Mario. While smiling, he spoke again.

"When you officially marry her, please take good care of my daughter. She is the most valuable treasure I have in this world."

Mario returned Raphael's smile as he nodded confidently.

"I will do my best for Aurorae, Pa. I will take care of her and our future baby with full responsibility."

"I'll keep your promise, Mario," replied Raphael.

Mario meant it. After all, he had been determined to make Aurorae happy. Throughout his life, he never thinks of having a relationship with another woman. Because in his brain, only Aurorae's name was imprinted. That's why, when he got the chance to marry the woman, Mario didn't want to waste the opportunity.

"For the party title, based on the negotiations of the two prospective bride and groom, it will be held in the next three months. If there is a change in schedule, it will be discussed again with both parties."

After completing the main event, the whole family is immediately welcome to enjoy the meal. Raphael and Tristan looked friendly, welcoming, and inviting Mario's parents to chat.

"It seems that you are very happy to be my fiancé?" Now Aurorae and Mario chose to stay away from the crowds of parties.

"Of course. This is what I always wanted," Mario replied, smiling. "Even I can't wait to marry you soon."

Aurorae chuckled. Clearly, the woman was struggling to keep her face calm in front of Mario.

"You can be happy today. But I'll make sure this doesn't last long."

Mario smiled faintly. Never mind what Aurorae said to him.

"It's up to you, Aurorae. What is certain is that no matter what, I have to marry you as a form of my responsibility. Moreover, you are currently pregnant with my child."

"So you think this marriage is payment for your guilt for taking my honor away?" Aurorae asked sarcastically.

"Please remember, it was you who gave it up twice voluntarily." Mario's mistake. "We do it consensual, right? You even really enjoy what I do to you."

"But what you said earlier sounded like an obsession."

Aurorae's question, of course, made Mario shake his head. The smile that had previously been on his lips was now gone—replaced by an expression that made Aurorae slightly dumbfounded.

"Just so you know, I'm really obsessed with wanting to have you, Aurorae. No matter how I do it, I'll try to make you mine," Mario muttered later. "Just imagine, of all the women I know, you're the only one who blatantly rejects me even though we've clearly slept together and you're even pregnant right now."

"Oh, my, Mario, you---"

"Please listen to what I have to say, honey." Mario hastily cut back. "I don't care if you don't love me right now. Gradually, I believe that feeling will grow by itself." The man walked up to Aurorae. Eliminate the distance between the two of them. Mario even bravely brought his hand to reveal the locks of hair that covered the smooth cheeks of the woman in front of him. "I'm even sure, now you're even slowly starting to like me."

Without warning, Mario grabbed Aurorae's chin. He picked her up and planted a deep kiss on her lips. Embrace and taste it with tenderness.

Aurorae herself could not afford to refuse. I can only enjoy how Mario adores his lips. Until it was the man who finally let go of their lips, linking while still whispering. "And I'm sure it didn't take long for you to fall in love with me."

"Mario ---"

"Hmm..." said Mario quickly. Her eyes could catch how Aurorae was trying to neutralize her breath that was still hunting. "Why? Did the kiss I gave feel lacking? You said you didn't like me. But your body's response can't lie, Aurorae."

Aurorae hastily pushed Mario's chest. Trying to stay out of the man's reach.

"Don't try to play a trick on me! You don't know who you're dealing with!"

The grin that Mario initially showed immediately turned into a long chuckle.

"From the start I never played with you. This is just confirmation, if I accept the challenge to make you fall in love with me."

Aurorae fell silent. She was maybe feeling giddy with the affirmation that Mario had just made. Or he should be anticipating. Afraid that later she will fall in love with this man.

"This is just the beginning, honey." Mario again emphasized. "I guarantee it won't take long to make you like me."

Aurorae rolled her eyes in embarrassment. Exhaling roughly, he then chose to leave Mario. He walked in and approached his father, who seemed engrossed in conversation.

"Where have you been?" asked Raphael when he caught Aurorae walking towards him. "Papa almost asked the servants to find you."

Instead of Aurorae, Mario answered instead. I don't know how long he was there.

"I'm taking my future wife outside to find some wind, Pa. The two of us are also discussing what kind of wedding party Aurorae wants."

Raphael smiled knowingly.

"Papa is happy to hear that. For the event, you are free to decide what it will be like. The rest will be left to the wedding organizer to prepare everything."

"Papa knows that I don't want this wedding to be held on a large scale, right?" said Aurorae. The woman's gaze then shifted to Mario. "And you must have told your family about this, right?"

Mario nodded. "There's no need to worry. My family already knows this. Wasn't it already discussed during the engagement procession? My family is not in the least bit concerned about the conditions you submitted regarding the private party and the wedding procession which will only be held 3 months ahead. The important thing is that there are no cancellations unilaterally."

"Now, don't argue," interrupted Raphael. He knew that Aurorae would argue with her husband-to-be again. "You guys are engaged now. You're even getting married soon. So stop acting like enemies. It's better now. Let's enjoy tonight's event."

***

A few days later, Aurorae suddenly asked Mario to meet her at a restaurant after getting engaged. Without refusal, the man complied.

Taking advantage of lunchtime, Mario finally arrived at one of the restaurants Aurorae pointed at. When he arrived, he was somewhat surprised to see that his future wife was already there with a middle-aged man he didn't know.

"Aurorae," Mario called as soon as he arrived at the woman's table.

"Just sit down, Mario. You both know we don't have much time, right?"

"Actually, for what business did you suddenly ask me to meet outside? I thought you wanted to ask me to accompany you to lunch."

"Do not dream!" Aurorae snapped. Until this second, the woman is still annoying to a man who loves her. "Quickly sit down. I have something to tell you."

Mario complied. The man then pulled a chair that was right next to Aurorae.

"So what did you really want to tell me?"

Aurorae nodded. The woman then introduced the figure of another man sitting there.

"Meet Mr. Thomson. He's the lawyer who will be working on the prenuptial agreement between us."

"Prenuptial agreement?"

Aurorae nodded. "Yes, Mario. You heard that right. I think it is necessary to make a prenuptial agreement before the two of us actually get married."

"Jesus, Aurorae." Mario shook his head. He couldn't guess what kind of plan the woman was devising this time. "Then what do you want to include in the agreement?"

"Let Mr. Thomson explain."

Mario nodded. His gaze then shifted to the middle man sitting in front of him.

"Introducing earlier, I am Andreas Thomson. This time Miss Aurorae has been appointed to take care of the needs of the prenuptial agreement documents for both of you. Here, I will record what things you want to propose to do when you officially become husband and wife. ."

Aurorae nodded this time. The woman took the very first opportunity to convey what she wanted during her marriage to Mario.

"Here, I want to make a few requests that later must be carried out by the male side and must not be violated in the slightest."

"Please, Miss Aurorae. I will write down anything you want to submit."

"First, I want this marital status not to be exposed too much to the general public. Second, when you officially marry later, the man may not in the least prevent the woman from continuing to work as usual. The woman may not limit the association of the woman with anyone. No. You don't need to get too involved in women's affairs and most importantly, you shouldn't even touch a woman without permission."

"My God, what kind of request is this?" protested Mario. At first, he acted normal, but after a long time, he got tired of hearing the various conditions that Aurorae put forward. "So I can't touch you?"

"Of course," Aurorae answered quickly. "You will have to pay compensation if you dare to touch me without permission."

"I do not agree with your strange request."

"Yes, just cancel our wedding together."

Mario exhaled exasperatedly. You know that Aurorae is a stubborn woman and very difficult to negotiate with.

"All right. I give up. It's up to you what kind of rules you want to make."

"That's better, Mario. Then it's your turn."

Mario looked up. Glancing at the attorney for a moment, he was soon heard speaking again.

"I don't want to make many conditions for Aurorae. You know, my love for you is unconditional."

"You bastard! Hurry up Mario. Don't beat around the bush."

"I'm serious. Of all the conditions, I just ask that you don't betray me by hooking up with another man when your status is still my wife. I don't accept the slightest lie in any form."

"Deals!" Aurorae said quickly. "That's easy enough. Anything else you'd like to add?"

Mario then shook his head. "Nothing. That's more than enough. If it seems like you don't need to write about living expenses, it's my duty to provide for you, right?"

"Okay," Aurorae said again. The woman's gaze returned to focus on the lawyer in front of her. "Since it's no longer there, Mr. Thomson can get this deal done ASAP. Just let us know when we can both sign the papers."