Se connecterArya’s POV Kayden had given me forty eight hours to get back to him with an answer. I couldn't bring myself to sign the document, at least not yet. I needed to properly think things through. Rushing into such a deal doesn't seem to be a good idea. A lot of things could go wrong. I had to weigh all the pros and cons, even if the pros were seemingly higher. Kayden of course made sure to remind me of all what I stood to gain, just by agreeing to be his wife for a year. Well, fake wife of course. For a moment, I let myself imagine what life would be like as Mrs Blackwood. The power, the luxury, everything placed at my feet. And most importantly, my grandmother. I would not have to worry about her bills for a whole year. Thinking about how much of a relief that would be made me want to call him right away. But no, I couldn't afford to look desperate. “So?!” Jules squealed through the phone. “Tell me you signed it.” “No.” I pulled the phone away from my ear, bracing for the i
Arya’s POV I stared at the document in disbelief. He was proposing a contract marriage… for a year. One that would help him secure his position as CEO of his father's company while he gave me adequate compensation in return. I was at a loss for words. What did he take me for? A charity case? Compensation, as in money? Yes I know I need money for a lot of things but I refuse to be insulted in the process of getting it. I was sure I could acquire it by other means. Definitely not this. This was no easy feat. He was basically asking me drop my life and give him permission to own me. For a whole year! I couldn't imagine what life would be like. Giving a man ownership of my life. He would dictate my every move. What I wear, the company I keep, how I speak. Everything. I wasn't even married to him yet and here he was telling me not to roll my eyes. How much more when I agreed to marry him. He'd tell me to breathe only when he gave permission? Fuck no. For a whole year I wou
Arya’s POV I stared at the simple text displayed on the screen. I can't lie, I saw it coming. “Hey cupcake.” Julia read aloud. “Cupcake?” “Ugh I've told him to stop calling me that. He's just so annoying.” “I'm sorry who? Kayden?” “Yes.” “And you're certain it's him?” “Who else would it be?” “How did he even get your number?” She asked. “I mean it's Kayden. I'm sure it wasn't that hard.” I wasn't even concerned about how he got my number. I was more concerned about where this was going to lead. My phone buzzed with another text from the same number. Unknown: Ignoring me? He was just going to keep disturbing me if I didn't reply to him anyway. A: Go away. K: You wouldn't be saying that when you hear the offer I have for you. I hesitated. What offer did he have for me? Could it be a job offer? Or was it perhaps related to what happened the other night? A: What offer? I waited for a reply. One minute. Two minutes. Five minutes. I knew it. He was just p
Arya’s POV “I think I'm gonna take a loan from the bank.” I closed my laptop after my last tutoring session of the day, finishing the last slice of pizza on my plate as I adjusted myself on Julia's couch. “I know I didn't just hear you say you wanna take a loan from the fucking bank.” Julia responded. Of course she would think I'm crazy. But at this point, if being crazy was going to help me pay bills then you bet I am. I was gradually losing it. I had wiped out all my savings for the last payment to the hospital. I had nothing left. “Jules, I feel like I'm drowning. Bills are piling up slowly and grandma’s medical bills are killing me.” “So you wanna take a loan from the bank?” “What would you have me do then?” “I don't know? Not take a loan from the bank? At least not until you've exhausted all your options.” “What options?” I asked, growing irritated. “I have nothing.” “Well you have me.” “That's not enough! Having you is not going to keep grandma alive is it?” I
Kayden's POV“What the hell is your problem dude?” Nolan stared at me wide-eyed in disbelief. “What did she say?”“Uhh nothing.” She said nothing. She had just stared at me and got out of the car as fast as she could immediately we got to her house. I wouldn't blame her. I would probably have the same reaction if I were in her shoes. But I knew I had to make her understand. A lot of things were at stake here. My twenty-seventh birthday was fast approaching and my father had made it clear that if I wasn't married or engaged by then, I could kiss the company’s CEO position goodbye. Not like I longed for it anyway. It wasn't mine to begin with. The position rightfully belonged to Kai as the firstborn son. But he was a prick, a lost cause, incompetent in a lot of ways.He was most likely to sell off the company for a trip around the continent anyway.Naturally, father didn't give a fuck about him, and I of course became his favourite child. Contrary to what it may seem on the outs
Kayden's POVI woke up to the feeling of something wet trailing down my neck. Opening my eyes fully, I saw Kayla in my bed, fully naked and concentrated on what she was doing. “Fuck, no I didn't.” I muttered to myself, squeezing my eyes shut. I couldn't remember much from last night, but apparently a night was had. “Hey baby.” She said as she got on top of me, licking and sucking all over my neck, her boobs grazing my chest in the process. “Care to show me what magic you can do in twenty minutes before I leave?” Tempting, but I was definitely not in the mood. “Get off me.” “Come on now,” she whined, rotating her hips slowly against me. “You're not gonna leave me hanging, are you? Okay ten minutes.” “I'm not in the mood to fuck you right now, Kayla. Get off.”She stopped moving as a frown formed on her face. “You don't want to fuck or you just don't want to fuck me?” I rolled my eyes, pushing her off me as I got out of the bed and headed into the shower. I felt my muscles rela







