CHAPTER 16

Valerie's POV

Ryan is good-looking but dumb.

When I said we should grant his mother's wish, I didn't mean having sex but the horrified look on his face says it all. That was his own interpretation of my statement.

I lived with Fred yet I never had sex with him because I wasn't ready. What then will make me have sex with Ryan whom I am not even attracted?

Nothing.

"I am not talking about sex, silly", I rush forward toward him.

He sighs with relief and finally nods his head.

"Why will you even think of that? You are not even my type", I voice out before I can control it. He does not answer and I bite my lips in regret for saying that. "Besides, it is against the contract…"

"You are not my type, either", he brushes past me to go to the bathroom. I thought he wanted to take a bath but a second later, he comes out with a wet face.

Well, we are even now. He is not my type and I am not his type.

"Won't you ask me what I meant?" I follow him behind as he walks to the bed.

He slouches onto the