Her persistence and self-respect were the two driving forces that made him want to push despite her not giving in to his offer for a long time. He thought that she was not a gold digger like others, so he would be safe. But the same two traits were now getting on his nerves. She ignored him like a plague throughout their wedding ceremony. The photographers had to instruct their time and again to be close, but she was acting as if his touch would burn her. He had never been treated like that before. He even saw women giving them envious glances at the wedding. She did not understand who she had gotten married to—albeit, on the papers. He was the most sought bachelor in LA, but she made him feel like he was someone who should be despised. He could not understand what his fault was. He sighed as he got into the shower and changed into a casual shirt and a sweat pant. It was a long day for him as it was for her. He did not want to get married either. If it was not for his grandfather’s

“Can we meet? I miss you already.” Olivia was talking with Sana on the phone. She had been bored to death. It was the second day of her married life. Thomas had left for work early in the morning. She heard the main door is closed. She was glad that he left. After the previous night’s event, she was reluctant to see him in front of her. She concluded that he might have been drunk although she did not sense it from his breath. He was so close to her that she could have sensed it if that was the case, but she did not. His behavior seemed so unusual. There was not any other explanation for what he did or what he wanted to do with her. She felt a headache appear again. She was so bored doing nothing and laying in bed all day long. On top of that, she had not eaten anything since the morning. She did not leave her room at all. She knew Thomas was not there, but she felt hesitant to go out of her room. “Aw miss you too honey. I just got back from college. Should we meet now?” She heard S

“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

“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

“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