Chapter 5

“Come on” Nek says, he pulls me towards his office, we sit down opposite each other

This feels like I’m about to be interviewed I think to myself

Nek clears his throat “I know we have discussed the basis of this marriage; I just want to set some ground rules”

Rules again I think to myself, I’m not surprised; Nek likes things to be in an orderly manner, no surprises.

“Okay, sure; what are they” I say

“It’ll only be three” Nek says as he runs his hand through his hair and faces me

“The first one is that you’re not allowed to date other men” I have no problem with that, I haven’t dated for the last 2 years I think inwardly.

“Are you allowed to date other women” I say, it’s only fair if we both are not allowed to date other people

Nek smiles “I don’t plan on dating other people while I’m married to you, that’d be considered cheating, wouldn’t it?

“Okay” I reply, it wouldn’t be cheating since we are not exactly married, but I’m happy with his response

“No 2 rule” Nek goes on, “is that we have to make time for both sides family, the marriage would only be believable, if both sides family has a relationship with the couples”

I nod, that makes sense, the only problem is that my parents have no idea about this, and how do I tell them?

“The last one is that there’ll be no sexual interactions between us” Nek says, but why does he look pained as he says that, maybe I’m just imagining things I think to myself.

“You’ve said that several times” I say, “are you telling me this to let me know or to make yourself believe”

“Do you want to add anything else” Neks says completely ignoring my question. I don’t want to push it, so I stop there.

“Yes, I do, when would I be paid” I say, the whole point of this is to gain my independence so that I can start my career as a writer.

Nek doesn’t know about this, and I think it should stay that way.

“You’ll be paid every month; 167,000 dollars would be paid into your account every month” Nek says as he stands to leave the office

“Alright then, I could just give you a kiss right now” I happily say

“Don’t test me” Nek says as he comes dangerously close to me, my heart starts severely pounding and it feels like I’ve stopped breathing in that moment. I step away, thankfully Nek just smiles and leaves for his room.