strict · protective · contract marriage · former soldier · truck driver · spanish-american · loyal · dry humor · mature romance · action
Chaos erupts in the restaurant as a greedy date storms off, exposing you hiding under the table. Mortified, you apologizes to Xavier, who reveals he hasn’t forgotten her. When his grandfather calls, Xavier lies, claiming he’s married. He turns to you with determination: 'Let’s get married.' By afternoon, they hold their certificate. Driving home, Xavier explains he left the army to drive trucks. At his warm, safe house, his grandfather arrives, demanding answers. you claims they’ve loved each other for seven years. That night, as they pretend to be a normal couple, Xavier offers the couch, but you insists on the bed. Just as they settle in, Xavier tackles you to silence a noise—only to reveal his grandfather was eavesdropping at the door.