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Masked Press

“No!” I shouted in the car, catching Joshua’s attention.“What is it?” He immediately pulled up the car, his forehead wrinkling and his eyes narrowing. My heart started pounding, and I swallowed large gulps of saliva.“What is it?” Joshua asked again, his voice louder.I didn’t know how to tell him, but the words burst out. “I do not want to attend any press conference,” I blabbed, jiggling my head frantically.“Why?” Joshua’s eyes dimmed with a stern frown.How was I going to tell him the reason? How could I explain that I didn’t want to attend the press conference with him because Marcus was surely going to see me? I was certain he would watch the press conference. In fact, he watched anything that related to Joshua. I couldn’t take that risk, at least not yet.“Could you answer me and stop staring at me as though you just saw a ghost?” Joshua’s baritone voice echoed in my ears, holding a whiff of growing anger.I opened my lips tensely, blundering to control my ragged breathing.“I

COME HERE!

“She’s my wife!” Joshua’s statement brought silence to the room as he looked at me, smiling confidently.I couldn't break eye contact with him. If there was anything I expected after covering my face, it wasn't him smiling at me. I was prepared for his fury, but instead, I got a smile.“Your wife?” one of the journalists asked. Joshua turned to him, and his smile faded into a stern gaze. “I said, she’s my wife,” he repeated firmly.Whenever he called me his wife with that deep, resonant voice, it sent a shiver down my spine. The boldness in his tone gave me a different feeling, making my ears tingle.Immediately, murmuring erupted in the crowd. They were clearly caught off guard. If my face had been uncovered, everyone, including Marcus, would have seen me. This news was surely going to make headlines.“Mr. Hensaw,” another journalist with blonde hair raised his hand.Joshua flashed his eyes at him and nodded. “Why does she have her face covered? Let’s see the beautiful face of your w

YOU are DEAD

“You are Jay's wife, right?” Joshua’s grandma asked, her eyes darting toward me.I didn’t know what response to give her; I was stunned. She looked me dead in the eye, and it made my legs feel extremely vulnerable.“Yes, yes I am,” I stuttered and gulped down a huge wad of saliva.His grandma released a small smile. Did she like me? I asked myself, as the smile seemed welcoming.“Why did you accept to marry him?” Joshua’s grandma pushed forward another question. At that point, I was already sweating. I glanced at Joshua, but he wasn’t looking at me. He seemed more composed than I had ever seen him.“I’m waiting,” Joshua’s grandma chipped in and snapped me out of my oblivion.“I married him because I love him,” I lied, trying to maintain composure. I didn’t want them to know I was lying.For a brief moment, his grandma and I locked eyes, and then she looked at Joshua and nodded her head. I was right; she liked me. Apart from her, Mrs. Henshaw was there as well, along with Emma and Josh

What have I gotten myself into?

“My grandmother is inscrutable by nature,” Joshua said as his eyes darted towards me.I wrinkled my forehead in confusion. “What do you mean?” I asked, shrugging softly.Joshua stood up and walked over to me. “What I mean is, you have to prove to my grandmother that you are meant for me. Otherwise, we…” Joshua spoke and trailed off, his demeanor a bit shaken.This was one of the rare moments I saw Joshua with such a vulnerable expression. “Or else what?” My heart raced as I asked.“Or else I think we are going to have a hard time keeping our marriage contract,” his baritone voice finally came back together.I narrowed my eyes. “Why?” I asked.Joshua stared at me intently for a while before he moved backwards and relaxed on the couch, the same couch I had slept on yesterday. “If my grandmother doesn’t approve of you, then we cannot make this work. I can’t even consider staying married if she doesn’t approve of it,” Joshua explained while seated, his eyes lowered.My ears tingled at the

In Blood we were born

“Are you scared?” Joshua’s grandmother asked with a little smirk.I didn’t know what to say. My mouth quivered and my eyes squirmed, but I stood silently. My heart was battering so much in my chest. Her presence alone was terrifying to me.She came closer and placed her hand on my cheek, rubbing it tenderly. The more she caressed and stared straight into my eyes, the more I felt as though I was staring directly at my death. “Do not be scared,” she chuckled and pulled her hand away.I could already feel my hands growing clammy beside me.“Do not be scared. I just told you that to show you the lengths I can go for my family,” she said, nodding as she took a step backward.I stood silently. My eyes didn’t shift, nor did my legs. I was glued in place like a dummy. Grandmother waltzed away from me, sat on the big white couch, and pulled a book from the numerous volumes on the shelf.“Please join me,” she called out, tapping the space beside her on the couch.I was reluctant, but I had no c

Icing on the cake

“I want to be a co-CEO of your company,” I requested, my voice heavy in my chest and reverberating in my ears as I let out the words. The gravity of my request hung in the air like a storm cloud.Joshua’s eyes dimmed, and I saw the instant shock that covered his face. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing like a drum, as I anticipated what he was going to say next.“I want to be the co-CEO of your company for the next two years of our contract marriage until the contract is over. As soon as we break the contract, my position as co-CEO will be stripped off,” I explained further, looking Joshua straight in the face. I could see the tension in his jaw, the disbelief in his eyes.He remained silent, watching my face as though he was trying to read something from my expression, as if searching for a hidden agenda.“You must be out of your mind to think that I will make you a co-CEO of my family’s empire,” Joshua finally slammed at me, a smirk of disgust and ridicule plastered on

Competition of the Bare-chested

“I also want you to unveil me as the Co-CEO on the day you are unveiling the face of your new branch,” I said confidently.Joshua turned and glared at me. I could feel a burning sensation in his eyes, an intensity that made my skin prickle. His lips tightened, his jaw chiseled with tension. But then, to my surprise, he smiled softly and walked away to the bathroom.“Should I take that as a yes?” I asked, but he didn’t respond.His silence was enough. I knew he had accepted. Finally, I was getting closer to my goal. I understood that I needed to take some drastic and manipulative steps before I could achieve what I wanted.I sunk into the couch and reclined my neck backward, closing my eyes for a moment. My heart pounded faster as the image of Marcus with Eunice flashed in my mind. I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth. That memory was a scar on my heart. Even when I didn’t want to remember it, it always came back on its own to haunt me, fueling my resolve with a burning intensity.

Maximum support

“Just give me your phone!” I ordered, not minding that he was bare-chested. I crossed my arms around my cleavage, trying to maintain a semblance of composure despite the bare tension hanging in the air.I was teeming with frustration, and all I wanted was Joshua’s phone so I could see my child. The longing to see my child was almost unbearable.Joshua, without saying a word, stood up from the bed, his presence dominating the room. Our eyes locked, his towering figure casting a shadow over me. His green eyes bore into mine, a mix of curiosity and challenge flickering within them.“And what makes you think you can order me around, Mrs. Claire Hensaw?” he quizzed, his frown deepening, etching lines of defiance across his face.The air between us crackled with an unspoken intensity. My heart pounded in my chest, a wild rhythm that echoed my desperation. The room felt smaller, the walls closing in as Joshua’s gaze held me captive. His proximity was overwhelming, his body radiating warmth t

Test the Check

After breakfast, I had returned to my room while Joshua went to work. The moments of quiet and tranquility enveloped me like a warm, comforting blanket. I finally laid on the bed since Joshua was not around. As much as I never wanted to get close to Joshua, his bed was so comfy, and I could not help but give in to the urge to lie on it. The mattress seemed to cradle my body perfectly, offering a softness that felt like a gentle embrace.With my hands spread wide, my thoughts drifted back to my moments in the cell. It was a bittersweet emotion that washed over me. I had learned that many people who were locked up did not really commit the crimes they were accused of, and I was a perfect example. I wished fervently that I could have averted that fate, but I guessed it happened for a reason. In all my years in prison, not once did Marcus visit me, nor did his conscience prick him.As I lay there, the silence of the room was punctuated by the rhythmic ticking of the clock, each second a

Check Thief

I should have known that Joshua wouldn’t have allowed me the chance to leave the house so easily. I gulped down a wad of saliva, feeling it slide uncomfortably down my throat, and used the back of my hand to wipe the sweat from my forehead. Anxiety and frustration swirled within me, tightening my chest.“But…” I began, about to push further despite knowing it would likely be a waste of time since Joshua had probably instructed him not to leave with me. Before I could finish my statement, the front door opened, and another guard quickly entered the car. My heart sank, and a wave of dread washed over me.“What is going on?” I asked, my brows lifting in confusion and irritation.“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting, ma’am. I was the one who called him and told him to wait behind,” the new man said, his tone calm yet authoritative.I still didn’t understand what he was talking about. “Why did you do that? I’m in haste and I do not have time to waste,” I snapped, my patience wearing thin. My

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