English is my second language, so please ignore if you find grammar or other mistakes. THANKS!
CHAPTER SIX
He threw some paper towards me, on my face, and told me to sign them. I was wondering what are these papers about, what to do with me, and why I have to sign them.
I asked, "what's written in these papers and why I have to sign them?"
"Just take your time babe, and read them on your own," he said and went out of the room but this time he didn't lock the door.
I picked up the papers from the floor and for some reason, I had the feeling my fate was literally typed out for me on these sheets of paper.
Instead of torturing myself by thinking about what could be typed out, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before looking at the papers.
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PLEDGE Of "CONTRACT MARRIAGE"
I ___________ solemnly swear to agree with All the terms (to be referenced below) on this contract or otherwise face the consequences.
Terms,
The code of honor that places importance on silence, non-corporation with authorities, and non-interference in the illegal actions of other parties.
This marriage means nothing but a show off to the world and remained for whole one year, during this one year you are not allowed to tell anyone about this contract otherwise you have to pay 10 million dollars as a punishment.
You are not allowed to interfere in the other party's personal matters.
You are not allowed to be in a relationship in this one year of a contract marriage and if you are found to be in a relationship you have to pay 5 million dollars as a punishment.
Do not take drugs or become highly intoxicated by alcohol, you could accidentally expose this contract.
You are nothing but a stranger in the walls of a house and have nothing to do with others' business.
As I continued to read the contract I felt more and more sickened by the minute. What is this world where people like his lived in?
The next few rules were pretty much the same as the beginning, just in a lot more detail and a few added extras that weren't as bad as the previous rules.
Although, when I got to the end of the contract was when I really felt trapped...
In the period of the contract, you Belong to other parties. In short, you are his property for a whole one year and can't do anything without his permission, you have to obey all orders without any questions.
If the rules are broken, depending on which rule, you will be delivered with a punishment which includes paying with money just in case if you don't have the exact amount then you have to pay with your body. The most severe of which is death.
(This is to be carried out if you do not sign the contract and/or attempt to flee)
SIGN HERE
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My stomach turned.
I felt tears stream down my face. What the fuck! I screamed internally, the paper shaking due to the lack of stability in my hands.
I'll never sign this god damn contract. This is my life not his, I don't have anything to do with him. I don't know why he's doing all this to me, what have I ever done something wrong with him. In fact, I don't even know who he is.
And if I wasn't trapped enough before, I certainly was now.
I wiped my face, got out of the room but when I stepped out I was shocked this wasn't just some ordinary house, it was a penthouse I wondered how rich is he?
I was searching for him when a maid came a said, "Miss, do you want something?"
"Where's that son of bitch?" I asked and was frustrated.
She got horrified and seemed panicked but said, "Do... by any chance do you mean master William?"
"Ohh, so that's his name WILLIAM." But suddenly reality hit me and I became numb no no no plz God don't tell me he's William Vernanda the famous playboy and top succeeded person at this young age, CEO of almost all big companies in this country, some out of the country. I was wondering when a sharp and angry voice came from the room behind me.
"WTF, Laila where's my damn coffee?"
I tried to enter the room at his voice but Laila holds my hand and stopped me from entering, "Nobody is allowed to go in this room except Master."
"Ohh okay, then you made me do that, WILLIAM... WILLIAM... GET YOUR FUCKING ASS OUT OF THE ROOM." I was screaming his name like a mad person.
William came out of the room, looking shocked at my use of language but that was the least of my problems right now.
"What... what is this messed up shit?" I shouted.
He turned his face towards dumbfounded Laila, she nodded and left the two of us alone. He grabbed me from my arm roughly, dragged me inside his maybe study room then threw me on a couch.
He watched me for a moment and I saw his jaw clench before he spoke.
"Now, now... what am I going to do with you because of your misbehave?" he spoke confidently, with a hint of venom and amusement."
He asked a rhetorical question he already knew the answer to...
And I didn't want to find the answer so said," What's the damn meaning of this contract? What have I ever done wrong with you?"
He looked me up and down once I'd stood up from the couch before looking me straight in my eyes. His dark eyes looked terrifying and I quickly averted my eyes and looked at the walls behind him.
I heard him almost growl after a few seconds before he grabbed my chin roughly with his large hand and forced me to look at him, I whimpered in fear.
"Why am I doing this to you? Don't you already know the freaking answer bitch, you made me do it. You have made me a joke in front of this whole world, in my own company and asking what's wrong with me?"
Then suddenly realization hit me I understood everything, I understood why he's being like this to me all this time.
"Only for one slap and here you're already willing to make my life a living hell?" I said as the realization hit me.
"It's not just one slap, Jennifer it's not but... whatever just already sign these papers," he said as he threw the contract on my face.
"What? No... Never" I said in one breath.
He chuckled as if he were amused at what I'd just said and spun around leaning against the table.
"Take her in," he said calmly and two men came with... What is I'm seeing correctly?
They came while dragging her forcibly with them...
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX"Sheeh..." said William rubbing Jen's shoulder softly, "She's your sister and she understands, what you did was because of circumstances!" Everyone was wearing black suits and standing in front of a grave where Caila Oxford was engraved. Jen wanted to pay her respect at her only sister's grave which was next to her parents.All her life, deep down in her heart, she blamed herself for her parent's death but now her only family member after her parents were also dead because of her. Caila just wanted to save her little sister from evil hands but her way of doing things was wrong which led to her taking her own life. "Mommy who is she?" asked Bella confused after seeing her mother sobbing.Jennifer turned her face towards Bella and replied smiling, "The person resting here is your aunt who would love you so much if she was alive today!" Jennifer told both Evan and Bella how her aunt sacrificed her life to save their mother.With every word tears were falling down
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOURRoman nodded and extended his hand for Evan to accept.It was their last hope; everyone was tense, worried, and only had a glimmer of hope in their eyes, but it was enough to convince them that everything would be fine soon.Jennifer called Roman's name as everyone watched them go inside.Roman came to a halt and turned around to see what had happened."Why are you stopping him?" William inquired, and everyone waited for her response.Jennifer exhaled deeply and began, "I think it would be much better if I go with them."Jennifer quickly added, "Only if you don't mind!" no one said anything but looked at Roman for his response.Roman smiled and approached her, taking the children with him.When he reached Jennifer, he swiped her hand away from Evan's and said, "This sounds much better, and Vic would be happy to see you the time she will open her eyes."Roman was so nice to Jennifer that she wondered if he really was William's best friend, and if only William had be
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOUR“So here's the plan,” William begins, drawing everyone's attention to himself.“Vic is upset with Jen because of what she did, but that doesn't mean she's upset with children as well!”“What do you mean?” Jennifer inquired.“We will send children to meet her, and as far as I know her, she will never reject them or say anything to them because she has always wanted to have children but has been unable to do so owing to her condition.So, how about we employ children to soften her heart a little? This way, she'll forget everything, and if she doesn't, her rage will subside and she'll accept us back.”Everyone liked his suggestion because there was no danger in trying it, and Jennifer knew Vic would never turn away her only best friend's children.They were all pleased with William's concept when he asked, "So, what do you guys think? Shou
CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE She gazed into his eyes and smiled lightly before dropping her gaze down and saying, "That's why I said, they're only my kids and I'm glad you're clear about it now," Jennifer remarked as she began heading towards the hospital. William stood there, staring at Jennifer as she walked inside the hospital, but for some reason, he felt like she wasn't just walking inside the hospital, but also so far for him. But the most depressing part was that he couldn't do anything because it was all his fault from the start. He had the sensation that everything was slipping from his grasp slowly but gradually, and all he could do was watch it, quietly. He sighed and thought, "It's not the proper time to think about this because the most important thing right now is Vic's health," taking a deep breath and beginning to walk inside the hospital. Walking around the hospital, William noticed Roman, who was tense and f
English is my second language, so please ignore it if you find any grammar or other mistakes. THANKS!CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWOHe then told her about Caila's death, and this completely broke her. He told her why she attempted suicide thinking her only sister's death is her fault. "Everyone was broken listening to the news of your death, Jen. But Vic and Caila were the two who couldn't handle it and the result is in the front of your eyes."Jen was speechless, she didn't know what to say. Her tears were all dried up for crying so much. She was now standing like a stone without lying any emotions on her face. William was looking at her, expecting her to say something, anything.She closed her eyes and opened them again after two minutes and said, "So basically if we say it clearly, it's all my fault.""It's me who destroyed smiles from everyone's faces just for my selfishness. If I never planned to take r
English is my second language, so please ignore it if you find any grammar or other mistakes. THANKS!CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONERoman got totally confused about what to do because soon Vic lost her consciousness too. Seeing her in this state Jennifer also started to get panicked. She was thinking that maybe it was her fault. Everyone was standing there, worried, looking at each other."Vic? hey Vic, wake up? what happened? Vi-Vickey now you are scaring me to hell," Roman said lying tears in his eyes, taking unconscious Vic in his arms.Roman took a deep breath and quickly carried her in his arms and ran towards his car to take her to the hospital as soon as he could.All the guests left, leaving all of them alone, William moved forward towards Mr. Bently and said, "Vic's condition ain't looking good, I think we also have to go to the hospital so can you please take the kids back home as it's not good for