CHAPTER THREE;THE CONTRACT.

Dalia's p.o.v

It is easier to get information from soneone who loves you, even like you. If this is just business to him that will make my life so much harder. 

"Of course not. I just thought it might be a start of something," I look away. "What? A relationship," he sounds shocked that a girl like me might want to be doted on and adored. 

"What's wrong with that?" "You don't look like someone who has much use for romance," he says seriously. "And how would you know that?" I don't like how he seems to have me figured out. "Just a feeling."

"I need to get married before the end of the month and I would really appreciate your help," he sounds sincere but his face is still expressionless. "Why me?" "Because you were the first girl I laid my eyes on after receiving the order," I don't believe it, but I can't probe without giving myself away. 

"What do I get out of it? That is if I decide to go on with it," he looks at me then back at the folder he's holding. "Anything that money can buy," that offer would sound good to anyone other than me. 

He hands the contract to me. Even before taking a look at it, I have a feeling I will sign anything if it will get me closer to the truth. 

"You can retain a lawyer if you wish, to help you go through the contract," I nod. "There will be no use for that," I open it.

1. NO ENTERING MY BEDROOM WHEN I AM NOT IN. WHEN I AM IN YOU SHOULD ONLY ENTER ONCE I HAVE ALLOWED YOU TO.

2. THE ART ROOM IS OUT OF BOUNDS. PUNISHMENT FOR BREAKING THIS RULE WILL BE MORE SEVERE THAN THE REST.

3. YOU WILL HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST ONE HOUR AFTER I AM FINISHED WITH MINE AND DINNER ONE HOUR BEFORE I GET HOME. IF ANYTHING IS TO CHANGE IN MY SCHEDULE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON TIME TO MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. 

4. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING OR INVITE YOUR GUESTS IN THE HOUSE. IF YOU ARE TO MEET ANYONE YOU ARE TO DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. BEFORE MEETING ANYONE YOU ARE TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO ME THROUGH MY ASSISSTANT TWO DAYS PRIOR. 

5. YOU ARE TO AVAIL YOURSELF FOR ANY FUNCTION I MAY NEED YOUR PRESENCE, BE IT PERSONAL OR BUSINESS. ON SUCH OCCASSIONS I WILL CHOOSE YOUR OUTFIT, MAKE UP AND ACCESSORIES. YOU WILL CARRY YOURSELF WITH DIGNITY AND YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO HAVE TWO GLASSES OF WINE MAXIMUM.

6. YOU WILL HAVE MANDATORY APPOINTMENTS REGARDING YOUR SELF CARE, HEALTH AND WELL BEING. THESE WILL INCLUDE, SPAS, DERMATOLOGY APPOINTMENTS, MANICURE AND PEDICURE, HAIR STYLISTS AMONG OTHERS. A PHYSICAL TRAINER AND NUTRITIONIST WILL BE APPOINTED FOR YOU. YOU ARE TO FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE AND INSTRUCTION TO THE LETTER. YOUR PROGRESS WILL BE REPORTED TO ME.

7. INCASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT ALEX IF I AM NEEDED. DO NOT CONTACT ME DIRECTLY. 

8. YOU SELECT AN ASSISSTANT FROM THE THREE OF MY CHOOSING.YOU ARE NOT TO GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THEM.

9. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ADDRESS ME AS MR. BAKER IN PRIVATE. IN PUBLIC YOU CAN CALL ME JADEN OR HOWEVER YOU PLEASE. 

10. YOU ARE TO REMAIN CELIBATE IN ALL FORMS. THAT MEANS YOU ARE PROHIBETED FROM ANY SEXUAL ACTIVITY. I WILL PAY A HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANY TIME I HAVE A SEXUAL ENCOUNTER AS COMPENSATION.

11. NO ONE SHOULD EVER LEARN OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER INTENTIONALLY OR BY MISTAKE. 

12. BREACH OF ANY CLAUSE WILL RESULT TO ANY PUNISHMENT OF MY CHOOSING. MAY IT BE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL. 

13. ABOVE ALL, YOU DO NOT ASK FOR A DIVORCE. THIS IS UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.

Honestly the whole thing seems weird to me, but there's nothing in the agreement that I couldn't live with. "It's good," he looks surprised. "There's nothing you want to change or add?" I probably should take a keener look since that is about to be my life but I don't want to do anything that could make him back away. 

"What if there's an emergency and I can't reach Alex?" I look through the contract. "Then you can contact me personally," he already has a pen in his hand. 

"Anything else?" he asks impatiently. "What is considered private? So I know what to call you when?" "In the house or in front of our employees, you call me Mr. Baker. You can only call me Jaden in front of my family and business associates," he explains and I nod. 

"So like the business functions, I call you Jaden right?" " Exactly," I close the contract. "You're satisfied?" I wouldn't call it satisfied but I'm good. 

"One last thing," I say when he starts to get up. "What?" he looks back at me. "When does this contract become effective?" "As soon as you sign it."

"I'll make the changes and send it over to your place as soon as possible," he says, taking the contract. "No. You bring it the morning of the wedding. I'll sign it then," he looks unsure of my request but he doesn't protest. 

I need to hold out for as long as I can before signing it. Once I do, there's no backing out. 

He gets Alex to drive me back to my place. I can't help but feel used. I hope he uses me as much as he wants because once I start using him, I won't hold back. 

"You can call me if you need anything ma'am," Alex holds the car door for me. "Thank you Alex," I give hm a small smile. 

I am exhausted from smiling and being nice when all I wanted was to take that stake knife and stab him with it.

I wonder how his eyes would look as life seeps out of them. Maybe for the first time, I'll see terror and desperation in him. Maybe if I am lucky he'll beg me to save him, or even better to kill him to ease the pain. I wish I get to see it. 

But then I should be careful what I wish for, I just might get it.