“Coming.” She said as she came out of her room. Someone was knocking at the door. Thomas had said that since he rarely lived in the condo, there was no ring doorbell and the security lock was also not installed yet. He was telling all that to her while making small talk the other night. She felt that he did not look as arrogant at that moment as he always seemed and acted. He was acting normally. She was surprised, but she did not say anything and acted normal as well. She had made his tea and left for her room to rest. She was tired after the events of the day. Now, there was someone at the door. She wondered who they were. She opened the door to reveal none other than the grandpa himself. Her eyes widened seeing him there. He was in his suit looking like he had just come from work. She greeted him quickly. Thank God, she was not in her nightwear. She had just changed after having breakfast. Thomas had left already, and she slept late that day. “Good morning, Mr. Walker.” She gr
She could not believe he just saw her little dance. She had no idea when he had entered the kitchen. She did not hear any sound. She was too busy with her dance that she did not even notice him. She was feeling so bored. After she got his text that he would be coming for lunch, she put her phone on the counter thinking about what to do since he would not be coming anytime soon, she thought. It was just a little past one in the afternoon. She guessed it would take time for him to arrive. She put on some music and started dancing in the kitchen. Since no one witnessed her weirdness, she started doing little moves far different from what she did as a stripper. But she knew dancing, so she began to dance her heart out. The kitchen shelves were made of glass so she saw her reflection while dancing. That was why her back was towards the counter and the reason why she did not notice him. He was so discreet. He was standing in a corner making her unable to spot his reflection on the kitche
“I am coming in ten. Be ready by then.” She stared at the screen of her phone. She wished she did not get the text at that moment. The whole morning she was dreading that moment. The grandfather had decided that they should hold a reception where he was going to invite the remaining guests. He still had a lot of friends and acquaintances he had not invited to the wedding. Thomas informed her just the previous night that they had to attend the reception as his grandpa had ordered. He could not deny him the privilege and she could not deny Thomas. She was in a contract with him. She had to do it at any cost. She did not have any problem except wanting to keep a low-key profile. She did not want a lot of exposure because the marriage was not a real one. Besides, she was afraid her past might be exposed as the grandpa would not let that go and her mom would be hurt in the process. She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked exquisite. She was wearing an emerald cocktail that reache
“What are you doing?” She asked as she felt him grabbing her hand tightly. Her heart was beating so fast at the mere touch. She tried to pull away her had only for him to clutch it tighter.She was so surprised at the way her heart was reacting. His hand felt so strong and firm yet his skin had such a soft texture to it that it did not feel strange at all. She felt butterflies in her stomach despite her being angered at his action. She had her upper body turned towards him and glaring at him while he stared blankly at her without giving away what he was thinking.“Thomas, will you tell me what is this all about?” She asked a bit irritatingly this time. Her fingers were intertwined with his. She took a brief look at their joined hands and found out that her hand looked small in his. Her heart skipped a beat.“We are almost there. We have to look intimate like a couple as there will be reporters.” He reasoned with the same blank expression, but he did give her hand a little squeeze.She
“Thomas, meet our new business partner, Mr. Brown. He is one of the well-known names in the textile industry.” James introduced a man to Thomas. Thankfully, it was now her turn to excuse herself.After greeting Mr. Brown and receiving well wishes for their marriage, she disappeared from the scene letting the men discuss business.She had met a thousand guests—or so it felt—all of them either a businessman, a celebrity, a politician, wives of wealthy men or whatnot. She was drained physically and mentally.She went to the restroom where Sana had called her. She was waiting for her there since the hall was so crowded. She doubted if they could even talk in peace. And the photographers were flashing their cameras on her face every now and then. If that was the life of a person with wealth or a woman whose husband was a billionaire, she did not want that life. Ever.“Phew!” She let out a long, exhausted breath as soon as she entered the restroom. Sana was busy re-touching her makeup. She
Amidst his happiness, he had eye contact with her. He instantly remembered what she said about him, about the marriage. Although what she said was nothing but the truth, what she said and how she said it stirred something in him. She did not feel an ounce of anything for him except dislike and irritation. He had never felt as unlikeable as he did after meeting her. What was it about him for her to not feel anything? Everyone did. Even at that event, knowing that it was his wedding reception, some girls hit on him. They were all the daughters of some of the most influential people in the state. If he wanted, he could have shown interest as well. But he was respecting the thing they had—even if it was just a contract. She spoke to her friend about him like he meant nothing. He was nothing. For some valid reasons, it was annoying him. ‘If she does not want anything to do with me, why should I care?’ He tried to dismiss all the uneasy thoughts and celebrate his success. The thing that
Both of them were looking like deer caught in headlights. Olivia felt like she could not breathe—it was half from the fact that she was shocked as hell and half from the heavy weight of his body pressed on top of her.It all happened so quickly. Thomas could not believe that they were in such a compromising position. But it was her fault. He grabbed his wrist and all of a sudden her foot slipped and she was pulling him with her.Her body felt so soft underneath him. She was also so-so close that he could inhale her mesmerizing scent. The extent of her beautiful eyes staring up at him did not help either. God, she was so beautiful.“Get off of me.” Olivia said with a strangled breath. Thomas realized that in the shock state, he had put the whole weight of his body on her. He quickly arranged himself so he was leaning up a little and putting his weight on his arms.Olivia frowned, “Will you get up?” She asked with a “duh” expression on her face. There she was telling him to get off, and
“I understand.” She said nodding her head. She understood now why he had reacted that way. But he could have told her directly instead of showing a changed behavior. She would not have to waste all her energy thinking about what must have happened. She even went as far as thinking if he was regretting their ‘marriage’. She could not afford to lose it now. He looked at her with surprise. It was the first time she was agreeing to something he was saying. “Grandpa wants us to go on our honeymoon.” He said remembering what James had told him earlier. It had completely left his mind. She snapped her head at him in shock. When did it all happen? “What are you talking about? It’s not like this is a real marriage.” She said throwing her hands in the air while talking. She was so tired. She had just been free from the reception and he had to explode a new kind of bomb on her head. “He does not know that.” He shrugged looking at her with an expression, ‘Do you understand what you are even