Sense Of Restraint

Chapter Thirty One: Tied

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I woke up this morning feeling complete. I look over and Chris isn't next to me. I roll myself up in the sheet. After a few minutes of mental coaxing, I roll myself out of bed. I stand up and stretch, I look over at my suitcase and walk over to it. I unzip it and grab a pair of cotton shorts and a plain t-shirt. I quickly get dressed then head for the kitchen.

When I get to the kitchen, I see Malcom talking with Chris's lawyer. I'm surprised to see him here "Jeremiah, hi. It's good to see you."

He looks at me and grins "Miss Montgomery, it's nice to see you as well."

"Don't take this the wrong way but, what're you doing here?"

He grins "Mr.Cerulli flew me out yesterday. He had me getting documents together in the event you agreed to the elopement. I was gonna fax them but you need two witnesses for a wedding so, here I am. Congratulations are in order."

"Thank you." I grin "Where is he?"

Malcom looks at me "Out on the deck, ma'am."

I grin "Excuse me." I head to the door and go outside. I see Chris talking to one of the hotel managers. "Nobody can know, if you could keep the staff away, I'd appreciate it."

"Yes, of course Mr. Cerulli." He nods then looks at me before walking off. "Ma'am."

Chris turns to me and grins "Good morning Mrs.Cerulli. I hope you slept well." He holds my waist and I wrap my arms around his neck.

"I did. So I ran in to Jeremiah, you really put all your hope into me saying yes."

"I did." He chuckles "I figured if you said yes, him coming here would serve a purpose of being one of our witnesses. If you said no, he'd be getting a free vacation. Anyone would like that."

I smile "So Mr.Cerulli! We're we doing this? Where's the courthouse and what time do we have to be there?"

"We're not getting married in a courthouse. We're getting married on the beach, I've already made the arrangements this morning. The beach is secluded and private."

I grin and shake my head in disbelief. "What?" He asks me

"Are you sure you wanna do this? This's insane."

"I'm positive I wanna do this. I need you, I want you, I love you."

"You have me. I already said yes to your engagement."

"I know but I want the legality of being married. I need it, Charlotte."

I chew on the inside of my cheek. "You promise me this isn't just you spiraling? That you're not just manic right now and when we get back you're gonna divorce me?"

"I promise. The only way we're divorcing is if that's something YOU want. I can't live without you and you know that."

I nod "Okay, but one more thing."

He gives me an odd look "What's that?"

I shrug "I need a pretty dress."

Chris had Malcom take me shopping. He wanted to take me but I had to remind him that the groom isn't supposed to see the dress before the wedding. We find an adorable boutique in town, I love idea of my first wedding dress being from a local shop. There isn't any pressure of the price tag or who made it, it's just about my preference.