Flash Marriage He Made My Jaw Drop Chapter 8 Damien walked her over to the bedrooms . " There are three bedrooms here , so pick whichever one you like . I know we just got married and don't have any real emotional bond , so you probably don't want to sleep in the same room as me . " Vivienne looked embarrassed at having her thoughts spoken aloud . Damien did not beat around the bush . She tucked her hair behind her ear . " I'll try to make our marriage smooth . " * Vivienne wasn't wrong . You live for a lifetime , but there are only so many chances you have to choose a partner , fall in love , and grow old together . She'd only known Damien about a week , but she was happy with how this had all turned out so far . Damien , in turn , smiled . " There's another room that you can bring your mother to stay in . If there's anything you think is missing , add it - I'll work hard to buy us a house of our own so that we don't need to rent anymore . " It was another test of sorts , to see if she was going to be greedy now . He'd bought the house after the wedding , and it belonged to Vivienne now as well . But she didn't know that . " It's a nice place . There's convenient transportation nearby , too . And I'm not worried about renting , so there's no rush for you to buy a house . " If they bought a house , Vivienne thought , she wouldn't be able to help much payment - wise , considering her income . Even with Damien's income , it wouldn't be easy . Mortgages could overwhelm a person . If you were looking to save , it was smarter to just rent - that'd be cheaper than the price of a house , at least short - term . And she was surprised that Damien had offered to let her mother stay with them . What son - in - law , or even daughter - in - law , would be willing to live with their mother - in - law ? Vivienne's understanding warmed Damien's heart . " Whatever you like . " Vivienne was rather uncomfortable with how complacent her husband was being . " You're well - qualified and handsome . You've got a car and a decent job … Why didn't you find anybody on any of your dates ? " " Destiny , maybe . " Damien saw no harm in answering . " They just weren't the ones for me . Besides , it's tough to buy a house here in D.C. with a job like mine . " That was true , too . Without either a six - figure income or parents who helped pay bills , it was difficult to pay bills and support a family in this area . Plus , with children to feed and educate , it was out of the question . Here in the capital , expenses were ridiculously high . Vivienne was already barely getting by with her own income . " Oh . " Vivienne nodded , but she was suddenly concerned that Damien might have some condition he hadn't told her about . There wasn't any tactful way to ask directly , though . " So why did you marry me ? " Chapte " Didn't you say yourself that the purpose of dating is to get married, anyway ? Marriage is a gamble . If you're willing to gamble , why shouldn't I be ?" Good answer . Damien glanced around at the house . " Well … Let me know when you move in . I'll help you . " " I'll go and talk to my mom about … " Vivienne looked down as her cell phone rang . " Sorry . I have to take this . " Damien nodded and waved her off . She picked up , and a woman's urgent voice sounded on the other end . " Vivienne , this is Georgia . Your mother fainted , so I had to call an ambulance ! They just took her to the People's Hospital . " Vivienne felt her heart drop . " Why did she faint ?! " Mrs. Quinn had been working as a cleaner in a hotel to help pay the bills , and Georgia was another lady who worked with her there . " I'm not sure . Your mother and I were changing a set of sheets when she suddenly fainted . You should hurry to the hospital . " " I will . Thanks , Georgia . " Vivienne hung up and turned to Damien . " My mom's in the hospital . I have to go see her . " Damien had overheard the worried call . " I'll go with you . " Vivienne nodded , but she was at a loss . She and her mother were dependent on each other . What would she do if something awful had happened to her mother?