All Chapters of The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Pulling Ashley close to him “Did you experience the black magic?” He whispered.Blushing “Yes I did” She replied tracing her finger down his bare chest while Alan stared at her, his hazel eyes forming a shade of black.Squeezing her waist tightly “You want to experience more black magic” He said winking at her.Splashing water at him “You are naughty” She said in a tiny voice.Lifting her, he wrapped her two legs around his waist. “Yes, I am naughty.” He said above her mouth, kissing her lips softly while she combed her hands through his soft hair.Caressing her body, Ashley could feel the intensity of his touch as they sent shivers down her spine. She couldn't tell if she was intoxicated by his touch or the soft music playing in the background.Breaking from the kiss they tried to catch their breath “We should go inside, otherwise, I will take you here” Alan replied huskily, his hazel eyes staring into her blue eyes, while Ashley was trying to decipher the desires that read in his ey

“When I was younger my mom told me that my dad was among the stars and If I wanted to speak to him I should look up to the stars,” Ashley said softly and chuckled. She and Alan lay next to the stream as they watched the stars.“Same story my mom told me,” Alan said and turned towards her direction.Laughing “When I figured out the truth I stopped speaking to the stars,” Ashley said calmly.The both of them lay in silence for a while before Ashley broke it.“Alan?” Ashley called out with a tinge of uncertainty.“Yeah?” Alan answered hoping that she would continue what she had to say.“Who am I to you, aside from a contract wife?” She asked, holding her breath. She knew she was testing the waters but she chose to feed her curiosity instead.Sitting up, he scanned her face properly. “An escape from reality” Alan answered, studying her eyes which glinted from hurt to pain and quickly masked itself up.Sitting up “An escape from reality? I am not in your reality?” Ashley asked, pouting, sh

A loud laughter bellowed behind Ashley who was still frozen at her spot. Frowning her face in confusion she turned towards the direction of the sound.“Ohh my goodness, you scared me” Ashley half yelled at the cute-faced guy, rushing towards him.Laughing lightly “I didn't mean to, welcome back to work although you are late on your first day,” He said smiling at her.Smacking his hands “You didn't have to scare me, thank you” Ashley said smiling softly at him as he smiled back.“Get some privacy, this is a workplace” A grave voice sounded behind them as Ashley turned towards the direction her body turning rigid at the sight in front of her.“G…Good morning Sir” She greeted Mr.Malcolm, bending her head slightly to avoid Alan's deadly stare that was penetrating through her soul. He was standing beside her boss.“What is he doing here? and of all times ” She mentally scolded herself.“You came in today after your wedding and you are causing a nuisance already,” Her boss said to her coldl

“How can you fall sick and you didn't inform anyone?” His mom asked folding her hands on her waist.“Here she goes,” Alan murmured while Ashley chuckled.“Mom, have some privacy you could have walked in on something you shouldn't see. I am a married man now” Alan groaned at his mom.“I was worried about your health and that's your major concern” She frowned, staring horrendously at him while he rolled his eyes.“I am fine Mom, it's just a little stress,” Alan said convincingly to her.“Take your health seriously and don't overwork yourself, Ashley please take care of him,” She said, turning towards Ashley.“Mom you don't have to worry about anything I will take care of him,” Ashley said, rubbing Alan's back while he cringed at her touch.“I am not a child” He half yelled. He hated it when he had to depend on others.“Has he eaten?” She ignored Alan facing Ashley.“Yes I fed him and he has taken his medications it's time for him to rest” Ashley assured his mom.“Okay that's very good o

“Ashley” Alan called out again scanning the living room but didn't see her.He stormed to the direction of her room looking furious and ready to lash out at her. When he got to her room he didn't bother to knock, he pushed the door wide open revealing Ashley who was in a towel and little falls of water were dropping down her hair to her skin, her sexy legs were exposed.Alan gulped his saliva while gaping at her, her body always had an effect on him.“You could have at least knocked” She reprimanded him, flipping her hair lightly to reveal her bare neck.Struggling to concentrate “What did you tell my mother?” He asked furiously, clenching his jaw.Gazing at him in a confused manner “I told her nothing, why are you asking?” She said pouring a moderate amount of cream on her palm and rubbing it from her legs to her thighs revealing so much skin.Following the direction of her hands, he closed his eyes, holding himself “If you said nothing to her then why did she come to my office threa