Continuation of "Gone with the Wind"

Chapter 150 Lola's Groom ([-])

The old O'Haras, who were all black from head to toe, looked like serious Supreme Court justices to James.

She was seated in what appeared to be a very comfortable chair with backrests and armrests, and beside her stood a nurse in uniform.Her hands with bulging veins overlapped each other on a crutch with intricate carvings.

She wore a pair of half-moon glasses on the bridge of her nose, through which she looked at James with impunity.In fact, she spent most of the time watching him through her glasses, with her piercing, piercing eyes.

Those eyes led James to a conclusion: that while her granddaughter and the doctor were worried about her lack of will to live, he wasn't worried at all.Although she looks sad, she is still full of vitality.No, the god of death will not take her life so soon, the god of death is no match for her.

"Hmm..." she finally said, "Where did Laura meet you?"

Before he could even answer, she went on, "You're not like the young people she hangs out with. I'm not saying they all hang out, but, those activities are so unconstructive. I just don't get it, those Can having fun make them successful in their careers, strong and strong, and become real men?"

Laura was too embarrassed to complain aloud, although in truth she wasn't sure if her grandmother was right.The entertainment hobbies that those men follow the fashion have begun to bore her.Sometimes, she felt as if she was very empty inside, as if she didn't know what she was pursuing.Maybe what she needs is a confidant.She doesn't want to get married, but she needs someone to share her life with and spend lonely nights with her.

"You can deny what I said, but you know in your heart that I'm telling the truth." After Grandma O'Hara said this to her granddaughter, she turned her attention back to James, "I think you Should be a good husband."

Under the watchful eyes of the old O'Hara grandmother, James dared not move, but now it was his turn to fight back.

He examined her carefully from head to toe, from the black veiled hat over her gray hair to the practical black lace-up shoes on her feet.She wore no jewellery, except for a plain gold wedding ring.He was very touched that the simple and unpretentious ring hadn't been replaced by a bigger and better ring after so many years, especially since the O'Hara family was such a rich family.Is what he expects is such a whole-hearted commitment from a woman?Maybe.

"Hmm..." He finally said, "I think you are a good grandma too."

The old woman giggled. "I like you, young man." Before he could say anything, she asked, "So, James, do you love my granddaughter?"

"Grandma!" Laura protested.

It's nothing to be ashamed of! ’ the old granny stared at James.

James held Laura's waist without hesitation, making her lean close to him, "You ask me if I love my heartthrob?" He looked at Laura's brown eyes, fascinated provocatively. , "To be honest, even if someone gave me money, I couldn't love her more than I do now."

Laura laughed uncomfortably. "He just likes to joke, Granny."

"I like a man who doesn't take life too seriously. That's what your grandfather may his soul be. He always made me laugh. Laughter is important to marriage, don't you forget that."

"We won't forget, Granny," James said.

"Well, I haven't given you your wedding presents yet."

"We don't need anything, Granny." Laura felt as uncomfortable as James.

"Who said that!" The old woman glanced at her watch, "There will be a car to pick you up in 45 minutes and take you to the airport." She stopped their objections, "I know you two will think Well, you don't have time for your honeymoon. But, that's utter nonsense. You've got to find time anyway."

After she finished speaking, she took out a few things from her handbag and handed them to Jia James, "You can take the plane I chartered at the airport to New Orleans for the weekend. I have already booked the hotel where your grandfather and I stayed .”

Jaime only accepted the old lady's kindness for a honeymoon suite.At the same time, he glanced up at Laura.

He saw the displeasure in her eyes.

She also saw his displeasure.

"Grandma, you really don't have to do this." Although Laura was unhappy, she knew that she and James had nowhere to escape.They simply could not refuse such a generous gift.

It is true that they could not refuse the gift without suspicion.

And James was well aware of this.

"According to the contract, I should charge you more for this honeymoon."

Laura stared intently at James, who now sat on either side of the car with her.That was all he said on the way to the airport.

On the seat between them was their luggage, along with a stack of textbooks and some legal briefs.The atmosphere in the car was rather dignified, and Laura felt that if there weren't those things between them, they might have already started fighting.

"What did you say?" she asked.

"You've heard it."

"I heard it, but I don't believe that you have the face to make such a ridiculous suggestion. You don't want to think about it. Not only are you late, but you are also wearing such an unsuitable outfit to attend the wedding."

"Hey, my car is off, is that okay?"

"Didn't it ever occur to you that you should have retired that car?"

"I thought about it, but I don't like walking."

Laura smiled sweetly, "You can call a taxi."

"Oh, that's a great suggestion! So what's wrong with my jeans and boots?"

Laura had an answer right away, an answer that surprised her!There was nothing wrong with his jeans and boots, they suited him perfectly, to say the least.The thought had crept into her consciousness bit by bit, ever since she had had to look him over that afternoon.

"Listen, miss, you're lucky, at least my underwear is clean."

"Oh, that's great, I can already see headlines in the newspapers: The bride wears designer clothes and the groom wears clean underwear."

"Hey, we're not going to report it!" James asked, thinking about her outfit as well.Leaving aside the exorbitant price of that dress, he had to admit that that dress couldn't be more suitable for her.

"You should know that according to the terms of the contract we signed, this honeymoon is completely in vain."

"Ah, by the way, the terms of our contract can guarantee that you will still be as good as a jade after your honeymoon."

Laura looked at him, her eyes fixed on his beard and the weather-beaten cowboy hat on his lap. "Don't you think that's vulgar?"

"No way! Madame, you know we cowboys never get ivory out of our mouths."

She sighed, "Okay, let's open the skylight and speak honestly. We don't have any good feelings for each other, and the content of our agreement has no geographical restrictions. Therefore, the only thing we have to do is try to communicate with each other. Get along for a while. That's the main job of most couples anyway. When this is over, we can declare the marriage annulled and go our separate ways. As for this weekend, we're on the same page, you got a book Read, I have work to do, too."

She glanced at the binder on her seat: "I have an important case coming up in court on Monday, so I have an opening argument to write. We can live apart so you can read your book, and I I can write my speech."

"very good."

He raised his head, leaned back on the luxurious seat in the back seat, and closed his eyes tightly.How pathetic, he thought!The woman sitting next to him had such pessimistic thoughts about marriage.However, as long as they split into two groups and went their own way, she would have nothing to do with him.In fact, that's the only way to get through the next few days and weeks.

"What do you mean there are no other rooms available?" A few hours later, Jajaime and Laura stood at the check-in counter at the oldest and most prestigious hotel in New Orleans.

"I'm sorry, sir," said the clerk behind the counter to James. "There's a meeting at our hotel, so all the rooms are booked."

Laura, who had been standing by the side listening, stepped forward confidently, took out the check book from her purse with a smile on her face, put it on the counter, quickly opened it, and picked up the pen next to her, as if about to write .

"Money is not a problem, you just tell me how much money you need to find another room."

The counter clerk smiled mildly, but Jajaim could see that the smile was forced.

"Madam, even if you give me 100 million, I won't have another room for you."

These words completely extinguished the last hope, and Laura, realizing that she would be forced to share a room with her groom, asked eagerly, "You mean, you really don't have another room available?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Laura and Jia James looked at each other, at a loss.Laura's eyes seem to say: I can't believe this is happening, and James seems to be making a silent protest. Didn't you say we can go our separate ways?

Finally the clerk cleared his throat and said in elegant terms, "I don't think it's a big deal! Aren't you on your honeymoon?"

"No, it's not—" Laura changed quickly, "I mean we are, but—"

"She can snore," Jajaim interrupted her.

Laura's almond-eyed eyes were wide open, and she was about to have an attack, when she turned to sigh helplessly: "Forget it, we'll live in that room, but I want you to add another bed for me."

The male clerk said quickly, "Yes, ma'am," as if he was used to extra beds for newlyweds.Then he handed James the room key. "Have a nice day, sir."

"Thanks." James strode toward the elevator, his boots slamming loudly on the floor, sounding like he was sulking, and his tone sounded like he was about to spend the night with an angry lioness of.

Laura quickly followed him, walked up to him and said, "Hey, do you think I like this? We don't have a choice."

"Just stay away from me."

"You too." Laura cursed back as she walked into the elevator.

James followed in, "You can rest assured."