The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)

Natalie and Marcus stepped into the city hall. There weren't many people there applying for the marriage certificate. Instead, most of them were queuing up to collect the divorce decree.

On the television above the service counter, videos about marriage and divorce played in a continuous loop.

Natalie took a glance at the long line for divorce before turning to Marcus. "Marcus, do you think we'll ever end up standing in that line?"

"No," Marcus replied without hesitation. "We'll never get a divorce. I won't cheat, I won't be abusive, and I won't cross any lines I shouldn't."

"You're that confident, huh?" Natalie tilted her head at him. "A promise only works if the one making it keeps it. Otherwise, even if they are struck by lightning, it's still meaningless."

"Nat, don't you trust me?"

Marcus sighed, gripping her hand tightly. "I won't make any empty promises. I'll prove it with my actions."

Natalie chuckled. "Alright, let's go!"

There was no one queueing up at the marriage certificate counter, so they just took the photo, filled out the forms, and paid the fee. A while later, they received their marriage certificate.

Natalie looked at the marriage certificate. She and Marcus had taken a commemorative photo afterward. He looked handsome and she was beautiful. They were a striking pair.

"Mr. Holden, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you," Natalie said with a smile as she held the marriage certificate in her hand.

Marcus stared at her affectionately and replied, "Mrs. Holden, I look forward to that too."

"Let's go! It's time for our date." Natalie carefully placed the marriage certificate in her bag. "From now on, I'll be the one keeping it safe."

"Alright."

A strange feeling washed over Marcus. Every now and then, he glanced at Natalie, feeling as if he were in a dream.

They were officially married.

This wasn't a dream nor was it a fantasy. They were truly married.

Mason and Olivia were waiting outside, but this time, he was holding a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hands.

Seeing them step out, Mason walked over and handed the flowers to Marcus. "Marcus, how could you take my sister to get married without even bringing her a bouquet?"

Marcus accepted the flowers and thanked him. "Thank you, Mason. That was my oversight."

"When you plan for the wedding, you better not be this careless!"

"I won't. Don't worry, Mason."

"Alright then! Let's go fishing. I brought all the gear, so let's not waste it." "Alright."

Marcus held Natalie's hand, while Mason and Olivia walked side by side to their respective cars.

The four of them had already planned the outing in advance, but Marcus and Natalie getting a marriage certificate was a spontaneous decision.

Yet, what started as a whim had now become reality.

That marriage certificate had officially bound Marcus and Natalie together. From now on, they were husband and wife, as well as the most important person in each other's lives.

In the car, Marcus laced his fingers with Natalie's, stealing glances at her from time to time.

"Sweetheart."

Marcus' sudden address made Natalie freeze for a moment.

"Mrs. Holden."

Marcus tried another way to address her, his gaze filled with deep affection.

"Marcus, what's going on?" Natalie stared at him. "Are you not used to being my husband?"

"Not at all." Marcus' lips curved into a smile. He pulled her into his arms, wanting

to hug her so tightly that he would crush her. "I just feel grateful and lucky. I nearly lost you."

Natalie let him hold her. "Did Mason say something to you in private?"

"He did. Do you want to hear it?"

"No need." Natalie wrapped her arms around his neck. "Just kiss me."

Marcus' smile widened before he leaned in to kiss her.

The partition between the front and

back seats slowly rose as they shared a gentle kiss. Miraculously the restlessness in his hearto gradually calmed.

When they arrived at Sacred Peak Lake in Dithoria, Mason and Marcus set up the canopy, tent and tables. Then, they laid out all the food and drinks.

Meanwhile, Natalie and Olivia sat by the lake, each holding a fishing rod.

Once Mason and Marcus finished setting up, they each joined their wives. Or in Mason's case, his girlfriend.

"Nat, how about I fish while you go have something to eat?" Marcus asked softly.noveldrama

"No need," Natalie replied. With a

flick of her wrist, she reeled in a fish.

"There's an extra rod there. Go grab one and come fish with me," she Ordered

"Okay."

Marcus turned, grabbed a fishing rod, and returned soon after. After setting the

bait, he cast his line into the water.

When Mason saw this, he quickly grabbed a fishing rod. "Let's make it a competition! Whoever catches the most wins!"

"I'm in," Natalie replied.

"Me too," Olivia chimed in.

Marcus chuckled. "Sure, count me in."

And so, none of them went to eat. Instead, they focused on catching as many fish

as possible.

As time ticked by, Natalie kept reeling in fish. Olivia and Mason had their fair share too.

However, Marcus didn't get any.

Two hours later, he still hadn't caught anything.

Mason and Olivia had caught more than 20 fish between them.

Mason couldn't help but gloat, "Marcus, you're not very good at this."

Marcus was unfazed. He simply smiled, "It's fine. As long as Nat is good at it, that's enough. After all, we're a family."

Natalie turned to him and smiled. "Exactly. As long as I can catch fish, that's enough. We don't need two fishing experts in the family."

Marcus nodded. "That's right."

Both of them laughed. After that, Natalie put down the fishing rod. "That's enough. Let's get some food."

"Okay."

Marcus put down his fishing rod and walked toward the canopy with Natalie. Both of them sipped on the fruit juice and enjoyed the snacks.

Seeing this, Olivia abandoned the fishing rod and joined them under the shade.

"What should we do with the fish we caught? Are we going to release them?" Olivia asked while eating a piece of watermelon.

"Let's take them home and have the chef prepare them," Natalie replied, chewing on a piece of melon.

She got up and pulled Marcus, "I'm feeling sleepy. I'll go inside the tent for a nap. Marcus, come with me."

"Alright." Marcus grabbed a wet wipe and gently cleaned her hand. "Let's go. I'll take a nap with you."

Olivia clicked her tongue. "Look at them, showing off their love."

"You could do the same," Natalie said before leading Marcus into the tent.

"Olivia, come back and fish!" Mason shouted.

She grabbed some snacks and returned to his side. "Nat and Marcus went to rest

in the tent," she muttered.

"I know," Mason replied softly.

"Marcus hasn't been sleeping wetl

officially

lately. Let Nat keep him company for Besides theyre married. They're a married couple

a white.

now. Just let them be."