Chapter 236: Let’s Fight Together
The next morning, Thea got ready and prepared breakfast early. Today, she would leave with Jeru who had suggested that they should register their marriage certificate first before the actual ceremony.
She had been feeling a bit nervous since he left her last night to rest because when she asked him why he seemed to be in a hurry to register the marriage, he said he would explain everything in the morning instead.
"What could it be?" she mumbled. She had checked the file Chin sent her about Jeru and saw photos of his family. She had a hunch that the reason why he wanted to register the marriage as soon as possible had something to do with his family.
Thea sighed as she readied the table and the dishes. Jeru’s family was probably the type which gave importance to one’s background. And though she was an achieved career woman now, her ugly past would never change.
She had no family and her connection with the underworld was something that no decent family would want to be entangled with. And she was sure that checking her background is something that was as easy as pie for Jeru’s family.
Thea’s shoulders dropped as she let out another sigh. She had decided to start a new life and worked things out with Jeru for her and her baby’s sake. Her mind had even been busy thinking about ways she could be a perfect wife to Jeru, who had been very sincere in showing her great acceptance and consideration.
She was startled when she heard Jeru greet her from behind, "Good morning." He was smiling and Thea could feel the racing of her own heart from that simple smile.
"Good morning," she answered and gestured for Jeru to sit down so they both could enjoy the breakfast she prepared.
"Let’s go to the Registry Office first before I drop you off at work. I will inform my family about our marriage afterward. Then we can decide on the formal ceremony," Jeru explained as he started to eat.
Thea hesitated but she knew she had made this decision and she had promised herself to do everything to make it work. So she drew in a long breath before releasing it to boost her confidence. She must learn to believe in herself. She reached for the main dish and put some on Jeru’s plate as she said, "I’m not sure if you will like it but this dish is one of my favorites..." she said timidly.
Jeru was flustered but he could feel his heart flutter. He simply answered, "Oh, okay. Thank you." Thea said it was a creamy garlic chicken dish and he normally did not eat something creamy but to his surprise, the dish tasted really good and he ended up eating more rice with it.
Thea watched Jeru eat and she was glad to see that he seemed to enjoy it. She would not waste the good opportunity that had been given to her by God. The baby in her stomach was the greatest blessing despite everything that had happened in her life.