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BruceMy grandmother, Abigail Stamford, had been a warrior all her life. Her life wasn't a lucky one but she always seemed so cheerful that I would begin to wonder if it was all an act.I was always afraid she was so hurt that she had no more tears left to cry.She got married to my paternal grandfather, Michael Stamford, when she was twenty-three. They were a wonderful couple. I have seen pictures of them and heard stories of how they had been one of the hottest couples of their time.My grandmother belonged to a middle-class family and so her marriage to my grandfather wasn't supported by my grandfather's family, the Stamfords.But grandpa was a fellow who would not be shaken and so, their wedding was held.They had a kid (my father) before my grandfather died six years after their marriage.That was grandma's first heartbreak! She lived because of my father from that moment. She raised him and played the role of a father and mother in his life.When dad grew up, the Stamford family

Natasha“She has refused to see me since I came. I'm not sure what she is thinking at the moment,” Butler Ronald told Bruce.I could see a look of intrigue on Bruce's face.“But she likes you…” Bruce muttered.“Did you fall out with her or something?”“You know I would never dare,” Butler Ronald pointed out.“Then you should come with me. I will make sure you see her,” Bruce told him.He turned to me now,“As for Natasha…”“She will be in safe hands. I will have Maria give her a tour of the mansion,” Ronald suggested.Bruce affirmed this with a nod. Afterwards, he turned to me with a warm gaze.“Maria is the assistant butler. She will be responsible for helping you settle in,” Bruce said calmly.“Settle in?” I asked. “Isn't that too… sudden?”“Ah, right!” Bruce affirmed, holding back his laughter.“Maria will only show you around the mansion for today. Have fun with her.”“She is a very hospitable, miss. You will have no reason to worry,” Ronald told me.“I'm no miss,” I corrected him

BruceI walked into the head office, and every employee who was seated, when they saw me, they stood up instantly.That was the culture, a sign of respect.I beckoned to Kenzie, who followed me immediately.“You will take over the duties of Natasha immediately,” I ordered.“Weren't you looking for another secretary, sir?” Kenzie questioned.I guess the rumor had spread.I stopped in my tracks.“Are you up to the task?”“What?” Kenzie responded, taken aback by the whole affair.“I have read your file,” I continued.“Apart from being responsible and dedicated, you have the qualifications to become my new secretary.It is about time you left your receptionist position. What do you say to my offer, Kenzie?”“Well, I'm honored,” she managed to say.“I am lost for words and…”“A simple yes or no will do,” I interrupted.“Yes, I accept your offer, sir!” Kenzie replied.I didn't expect less. She would be earning double her current salary.There was no way she would have turned that down.“Goo

Natasha“Just discharge me already!” I snapped at the doctor.Don't blame me, I was really frustrated at this moment.The doctor was patient with me, maybe because I was in the VIP ward courtesy of Bruce Stamford.“You will be fine, Miss Natasha,” the doctor responded.“All your tests came out fine, and you will be discharged later today. I think all you need to do is take some rest.I will make sure I check up on you before your discharge as well. Have a wonderful day.” The doctor smiled and left the room. I clenched my fists, all from frustration. My day had been one filled with so much chaos.There was no way it would be wonderful. I turned to Marie, who had turned away from me fearfully.Here was she with me, the person that had put me in so much trouble.“How did you know I had an accident?” I asked her calmly.“I was the last person you called. When you were admitted, the nurse called and told me about it,” Marie replied.“Did you call my boss? Sorry, former boss,” I mentioned.

NatashaBruce didn't seem to be joking. Frankly speaking, he never joked with me. I was probably among the top three people who knew him the most.I didn't serve as his office secretary alone. I was his driver on nights that he was too exhausted to drive or drunk.On events which he had to bring a date with him, I was his go-to date. And whenever I was unavailable, I was in charge of picking out a date for him.I knew what he wanted to eat when he was angry and I knew what drink to serve him on days he was sad.I literally had him in my palm. So I knew, maybe more than others, that he never joked.“Is this a joke?” I asked irregardless.“I mean it,” Bruce replied coolly.“I didn't want you at first. However, my plans all came to naught. I also don't wish to waste time on this. You are the perfect person for this.”I took a deep breath, overpowered by the mere idea of being Bruce Stamford's wife.C'mon, I wouldn't want a harder life than one I have lived so far.“I don't see a reason w

BruceYou are probably wondering how I got into this situation. You probably want to know how I ended up asking Natasha to have a contract marriage with me.Allow me take you back memory lane.** “I have girls prepared from all over the country.I have screened them and I hope they would meet your standards,” Kelvin told me as he handed me an iPad.He had compiled the lists of girls in a file there. I began to scroll through the profiles.“I have high standards,” I muttered.“It will be a marriage for only three months. Your standards shouldn't be that high,” Kelvin responded wittingly.“That's the more reason why it has to be a perfect woman!” I exclaimed.“I have kept a perfect image so far, my marriage won't be the opposite. When the marriage ends, I want the public to say that not even a perfect woman like whoever I pick could end up satisfying me.”Kelvin turned towards me with his arms folded,“And what do you think makes up a perfect woman?”I was eager to reply.“Beauty. Grace