LOGINThe silence stretched between them, thick and suffocating. Kourtney paced in front of him, her heels clicking against the dusty floor of the abandoned villa. The contract lay untouched on the table, just inches from Travis’s restrained hands. Her plan had been reckless, but it was all she had left. “I didn’t want to do this,” she murmured, voice shaking. “But you gave me no choice.” Travis tilted his head. “You think tying me to a chair will change how I feel?” “No. But it changes what you’re allowed to do,” she said, forcing a smirk that didn’t reach her eyes. He didn’t flinch. “What happens after the wedding, Kourtney? When your father finds out? When Kim finds out?” She looked away. “Then it’ll be too late. I’ll have what’s mine.” “Money?” he asked. “Or revenge?” That struck something in her. Kourtney turned to him, face darkening. “You chose her. You loved her. But what about me, Travis? You never even gave me a chance.” “You think forcing me into marriage will give you love?” “No,” she whispered. “But it’ll give me power.” Travis met her eyes. No fear. Just sadness. “This isn’t you,” he said softly. “You don’t know me anymore,” she replied, backing away. “Sign the contract, Travis. Or I swear, I’ll make sure you never walk free again.” Travis looked down at the paper, then back at her. “You’ll lose yourself in this, Kourtney.” She swallowed hard. “Then maybe losing myself is the only way I survive.”
View MoreEnding: After the VowsThe sun spilled gold over the shoreline, the sky a canvas of soft pinks and melting oranges. Waves kissed the sand like a secret shared between lovers. White chairs lined the beach in perfect symmetry, draped with lace and eucalyptus garlands. A string quartet played something soft and classical, but the melody carried an emotion that brought tears to eyes even before the bride walked down the aisle.Kourtney stood behind a white curtain inside a makeshift seaside bridal suite, her heart pounding like it might burst from her chest. Her dress shimmered like moonlight, delicate layers of tulle cascading like waves from her waist to the floor. A veil framed her face, and in the mirror, she looked almost ethereal—except for the storm behind her eyes.“You okay?” Selena asked gently, adjusting a small pin in Kourtney’s hair.Kourtney nodded slowly, her voice barely above a whisper. “I just… still can’t believe this is happening.”Her best friend smiled, tears glossin
Chapter 75: Even in the Mess, Love Lingers“I thought you might like these,” he said.I stared at them but didn’t reach out.“Why are you here?” I asked, my voice brittle.“To talk. Really talk.”He sat across from me, his hands clenched nervously in his lap.“I’m scared too,” he admitted. “But I don’t want this to ruin us.”I studied his face, searching for the man I fell in love with.“Kim’s pregnancy changes everything, Travis. You have to decide what you want—not just for you, but for all of us.”He nodded, looking down. “I’m trying. But it’s not easy.”“Nothing worth having ever is,” I whispered.The weeks that followed were a rollercoaster of emotions. Travis tried to juggle visits with Kim, calls, and his time with me. But I was left in limbo, always waiting—waiting for him to choose, waiting for the future to become clear.One afternoon, he surprised me with a picnic by the lake. The golden sunlight warmed us as we sat on a blanket beneath a large oak tree.He reached for my h
Chapter 74: We Need to TalkWe need to talk.I hesitated but called him immediately.“Kim’s pregnant?” My voice cracked, barely a whisper.“Yes,” he admitted.The silence between us was heavy.“How long have you known?” I asked, trying to steady my shaking hands.“Since last month,” he said.“Why didn’t you tell me?”“Because I didn’t know how. Because everything’s a mess.”I wanted to scream, to cry, to run away and forget everything. But I stayed rooted to the spot.“This changes everything,” I said finally.“It does,” Travis agreed, voice raw. “But I don’t want to lose you.”The words that once comforted me now only made my heart ache more.The days that followed were a whirlwind of confusion and raw emotions.Kim’s pregnancy made everything fragile.I saw the way Travis’s eyes darkened when he talked about her.And the way my heart shattered each time I realized I was still fighting for a man who might never truly be mine.But despite it all, those moments—the laughter, the silly
Chapter 73: Moments Between the LinesDays passed in a haze after that night. The contract was signed, the terms agreed upon, but nothing felt normal. I found myself walking a tightrope — balancing the harsh reality of my new position with the growing, complicated feelings stirring inside me.Travis kept his distance in public, acting like I was nothing more than a hired helper. Yet in private, there were moments — brief, stolen seconds — where his walls cracked just enough for me to glimpse the man beneath.One afternoon, I found him alone in the study, pouring over papers.“Working hard, I see,” I said, stepping inside.He looked up, surprise flashing in his eyes.“You’re early,” he said.“I finished my chores,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.He gestured to the chair beside him.“Sit. I want to talk.”I hesitated, then obeyed.He leaned forward, elbows on knees, gaze serious.“Kourtney… about everything that’s happened — with Kim, with the family, with your dad’s mess —






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