|My Marriage Is A Contract: Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter Seventeen° •JENNIFER DARLINGTON•I waved at Johnny as he perched on Didi's arm. He waved back, grinning back at me. Giving Didi a last smile, I stepped into the cab and zoomed away, they still stood behind me before they disappeared from the front mirror.I focused on the same tab in my hand. I was to submit some documents and with what happened last night, I was unable to go through them. I quickly ran through it and edited a few errors. My mind kept wandering back to this morning scene and that of last night.Maybe I should not have been that harsh at him. I should probably apologize when I get back to him at home today... Or even in the office.Shaking my head, I stared outside through the window, suddenly captivated by the view. Was there freedom now? Why did I feel I was yet to be free? Even after Jason had promised to keep Johnny and me safe from Stanley, I could not help the feeling of being a burden.I
|My Marriage Is A Contract: Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Prologue°•JENNY DARLINGTON•"And the court hereby declares that Jenny Darlington can have custody of the child but Stanley Darlington is given the privilege of seeing his kid twice a week." The judge declared.Happiness bloomed in my chest as I heard this and I could not help but cut a glance at Stan who had his fist clenched and his eyes hardened on me already.Nice one I got him there.I smiled at him and blinked innocently. He thought he had the upper hand but I beat him to it.He wanted to claim custody of our kid and he could have succeeded if I had not been smart.I turned around and walked out with my three-year-old kid, Johnny who did not understand what just happened. Jason was standing close to his car with a smile that told me he knew that I had won the case. I gave him an appreciative smile and he waved it off.I felt Stan's presence behind me and I stopped. "Just because you won the case with your... Hus
|My Marriage Is A Contract- Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter One°Three Months Earlier •JENNY DARLINGTON•"I am carrying Stan's child." The bitch told me.Confusion flashed through my face as I stared at my husband, Stanley, and his secretary, Selina. Did I just hear right?"Jenny, I know you might not believe it but it is true, she is carrying my child." He told me again.My steps faltered and still, I did not want to believe it. I did not want to believe that my husband was cheating on me and even though an anonymous person had sent me their pictures on one of the numerous business trips they had gone, I still refused to believe and instead, I chose to trust him, only for him to have my heart broken.My eyes twitched and I swallowed hard. "Stan, what is this you are talking about? How can... How can she be carrying your kid when you have yours with me?" I asked him, smiling sadly.Tears glistened in my eyes and I blinked them away. I was not going to cry. I was not.He
|My Marriage Is A Contract- Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter Two° •JENNY DARLINGTON•Week later, I finally moved into the new apartment. Fortunately for me the house agent had gotten it within days and I was able to pack the things I could and left the ones that had memories of the both of us. I did not want the memories of my past living with me at all.I sat down at my work desk and looked at the piles of emails that was waiting for me to answer, I had left them unanswered througout the weekend. It was not easy juggling with moving out and taking care of a kid, not to add trying to get the new apartment to my liking.And now I have to deal with the constant feeling of loneliness. No one to talk to and chat with. I don't want to say I am depressed. I wanted to make sure I was not. I knew I had to be strong for my kid and I.I began to scroll through them on my laptop and replied to the ones I could and left the rest for the tomorrow to discuss with my project manager.
JENNY DARLINGTON• I ran into the house in a swift motion and stopped when I saw Stanley standing and speaking with Steven. I let out an exasperated breath and tried to walk calmly towards him. They seemed to have noticed me because they turned their heads towards me. I saw Diana giving me a nervous smile."What do you want?" I asked him with a cold tone, not even exchanging any sort of pleasantries with him. He arched his brow and uttered a snort."I came to pick my kid. I missed him. He will be staying with me for a week. After a week, you can come and pick him." He said.I stared at him like I did not hear what he said. He had to pick my kid for a week, to do what in his house?"First, my kid is not going with you for any week. Second, you have no right to call him your kid after you threw his mother out of your house. Third, leave now." I told him, my jaw clenching.He tilted his head to the side and chuckled. "Really? I should leave. I am not leaving here without taking my kid."
|My Marriage Is A Contract- Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter Four°•JENNY DARLINGTON• Days after, I received an email and call from Stanley. I refused to pick up because I knew he wanted to threaten me about my kid and I did not have the heart to listen or yell at him.I have been doing everything to get a new job and Johnny has surprisingly been helping me make it easy.My phone vibrated against the work desk and I dropped Johnny to play with his toys. I checked the caller ID and saw that it was him. I swallowed lightly and contemplated picking it.I picked it and placed it close to my ear. "My ears still hurt from the slap I got from you. Say whatever you want to say and get off my phone." I snapped at him.He let out a snort. "I guess you are yet to check your email. I sent you a mail of my lawyer request on the custody of the kid. I told you that I was going to take custody of the kid and I am not bluffing. Check it and send the kid over." He said, his voice having
|My Marriage Is A Contract: Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter Five°•JENNY DARLINGTON• ×PRESENT× "Yes!" I squealed, staring at the email once again. I have gotten a new job. This is really shocking for me. I was not even expecting it at all. I was hoping to get a babysitter for Johnny and I will check around for some vacancies and I might use it to support myself for the meantime but this… I sat back and typed a reply. 'Thank you for the acceptance.' I sent. An automatic reply came. 'Good to hear from you, you can come by noon today for the oral interview and might be given the chance to resume soonest.' Huh? Really? That was quick. I glanced around and ran into my room. I took a quick bath and wore my office wear before walking out to get Johnny's dress changed. As I made sure to look good, I took my files and exited the house. I was about to lock the door when a car packed right in front of me. I turned around and saw Stanley's car and I arched my brows. Really? Wh
|My Marriage Is A Contract- Craving The Girl He Always Wanted| °Chapter Six° •JASON THORNE•I stared at how she snored softly with her head laid back. She said she had seen me. Did she know she was right?She could be.I shook my head and parked the car. I turned to tap her but paused for a while. Even if I wake her up, she still won't be completely awake. I sighed and stepped down from the car. I opened the door to the passenger's seat and carried her. She mumbled incoherent words, I lifted her properly and made my way to her entrance. I picked out the key from her dangling purse and opened the door. Stepping in, I turned on the lights and saw that Johnny was not home. That was good. I went into her room and slowly laid her on the bed. Her phone began to vibrate. I looked at the caller's ID. It was her foster mother. I contemplated picking it but that would spark some unwanted discussion now. Just as I was about to disconnect it, the door bell rang and I released a deep breath