All Chapters of The Temporary Mrs. Wade: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

PROLOGUE

PROLOGUE They said perseverance and patience always paid off. But as Rosa Hamon stood in the back of a crowded bus, her damp résumé folder clutched to her chest, she was starting to doubt it. This was her sixth interview in three weeks. Sixth. The other five were….. disappointing and not worth remembering. Now, as the bus jolted through the clogged streets of downtown Oak Avenue, she whispered a silent prayer that this one, this interview, would be the one she had been hoping for. God please. Her reflection on the window didn’t inspire much hope. Dark circles framed her jade green eyes, her hair, once a glossy honey blonde, was now hastily tied in a high bun, and her blouse, the only crisp one left, had a little tear at the hem of her sleeve and she desperately hoped the interviewer wouldn't notice it. At this point, any silly thing could cost her this one thing! But she straightened her posture anyway. "You are going to get this, Rosa", she murmured to herself. "You have to".

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

CHAPTER 1: A Desperate Turn of Events

"Mummy, no! Don't leave me, please!“A young girl cried shaking her mother's lifeless body on the hospital bed. Several nurses tried to pull her off but to no avail.She then bit one of the nurse's arm, who screamed in terror."Let me go! I want my mummy! Give her back to meeeeee!"A gasp elicited from Rosa's lips as her eyes blared open, feeling a bit agitated. She felt her heart bang in her ribcage as she stared at the ceiling. Her eyes darted around in confusion. Everywhere.... looked white and bright. The ceiling above her, the faint curtains and the light was almost blinding. Where was she? She closed her eyes tightly trying to remember the past events, but she only invited a sharp pain in her head."Ouch,” she moaned.She tried to sit up and a sharp pain shot through her ribs. God.“Easy,” a soft voice said. “Don’t try to move yet.”Rosa turned her head slightly. A woman in scrubs stood beside the bed, adjusting the IV line. Her name tag read Genevieve, RN. She smiled kindly.

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

CHAPTER 2: Contract!?

It had been three days since Rosa's discharge. She still limped a little, clutched her sides when she laughed too hard and felt her head spin whenever she got tired. A sigh escaped her lips. At least the briuses were healing fast.But nothing could prepare Rosa for the question her aunt had just asked her,“Are you expecting anyone, Rosa?“She frowned. No “Cause there's a black car parked in front of our house."A car?Rosa immediately stood up and peeked through the window and indeed there was a car. It looked familiar. Where had she seen it?Her aunt gave her a narrowed look and she didn't know why.“That's the car of that CEO”, her aunt said pointedly and Rosa blinked. Huh?And few seconds later, they heard the doorbell ring. Rosa exchanged looks with her aunt who nudged her to go open it.“Go on. He's probably here for you."Rosa pursed her lips, making slow strides to the door. Gripping the door knob tight, she opened it with forced courage and her nose was hit with that famili

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

CHAPTER 3 : The Terms of her New Life 1

The morning came too quickly, almost as if the night had lost its power.Rosa hadn’t slept a wink. She'd spent the night watching her aunt's chest rise and fall in a steady pace.Aunt Nardine had fallen asleep, murmuring prayers under her breath, but Rosa’s mind refused to rest.Did she do the right thing? Then, thoughts of bills, eviction notices, job applications that went nowhere and her aunt's medical bills flashed across her mind.Her lips pressed into a thin line. Even if she didn't, she wouldn't blame herself.By dawn, her mind, soul and body was fully prepared for the tides of new beginnings she was about to venture into…or at least, she thought.When Alexander’s car pulled up outside at 8 a.m sharp, she was already dressed and prepared . She wore a plain pink blouse and black cottage skirt, dragging her box with firm but doubtful hands.Calm down Rosa.Her aunt followed her to the door and Rosa could see she still wished she could change her mind at the last minute.“Are yo

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

CHAPTER 4: The Terms of her New Life 2

She met Alexander again that evening. She had walked into his study unannounced and she quickly hid behind a large wooden shelve when her eyes spotted him. His study was a grand space lined with books and glass walls overlooking the garden. Her eyes swept across the several books lined on the shelves. This would probably be her favorite place in this mansion. Her eyes went back to Alexander again. The fading sunset casted a golden hue across his face, softening his usual severity. He looked almost…. human. “You’re settling in?” he asked without looking up from his laptop and her cheeks flushed that he had noticed her. Not that she was good in being discreet. “Trying to,” she replied with an exhale. “It’s… different.” She walked towards him with steady steps. He glanced at her briefly. “Different isn’t always bad.” “I suppose not,” she shrugged. “But it’s still strange. All of this. The house, the staff, the contract…” Her voice trailed. “You really think anyone would be

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

CHAPTER 5: A Simple Flutter

The first thing Rosa noticed when she woke up was silence. Not the kind she was used to in the muffled peace of her aunt’s old house, but a heavy, expensive silence.It filled every inch of the room like air.For a moment, she forgot where she was. Then her eyes caught the pale gold curtains, the ornate ceiling, the cream walls and the faint scent of rose from the fresh flowers Mrs. Dill must’ve replaced earlier.Rose…RosaA blush crept to her cheeks as she smiled at his thoughtfulness.Her life had always been small, one bed-roomed apartments, shared buses. And yet, here she was, surrounded by marble and crystal, waking up as Mrs. Wade. Even if only on paper.The clock on her nightstand read 6 : 42 A.M. She’d barely slept, but there was no going back now.A knock sounded at the door.“Mrs. Wade?” Mrs. Dill’s calm voice floated through.“Would you like breakfast in your room or the garden?”Rosa blinked. Breakfast in the garden. The phrase felt foreign on her tongue. Like… it had so

Last Updated : 2025-11-18

CHAPTER 6: True or False

A man strode out of the hotel doors, his movements sharp and deliberate. The confidence in his steps made it unnecessary to ask what kind of man he was as he exuded charisma.His chauffeur, already waiting, hurried to open the SUV door with a respectful bow.“Good day, Sir”. He greeted.The man tore his gaze away from his phone screen and smiled cheekily at the bowing man. He returned his greeting with a playful slap on his back.“Hey, ol' man Philip!“The man jerked at the contact of his boss's hand but swallowed the pain with a shaky laugh. His boss hadn't lost his rough touch.“It's a pleasure to see you once again, Sir”.The man hummed, entering into the car with his gaze back on the phone.His chauffeur noticed he looked bothered as he scrolled through and was curious to know.“Is there something on your mind, Sir?“ He looked at him through the rearview mirror but his boss didn't meet his gaze.“Not really… I’m just trying to piece together a puzzle,” he said, his eyes drifting

Last Updated : 2025-11-25

CHAPTER 7: A Night in Gold

The ballroom glittered like something out of a dream.Crystal chandeliers spilled golden light over the marble floor, where guests in velvet, gold and diamonds glided through music and laughter. But when Alexander walked in, with Rosa by his side, every eyes turned.Her hand rested lightly on his arm.She had practiced this; every smile, every nod, every measured breath. But the weight of so many gazes still pressed on her chest. She wasn't used to so much attention.Alexander, however, looked like he had been born for this world. He was calm, composed, and devastatingly untouchable in his black suit, not leaving the part that he was drop-dead handsome.If Rosa hadn’t known better, she might’ve believed they really were what they pretended to be.“Relax,” he murmured, leaning slightly toward her. “They can smell fear.”That didn't help.“Then you better hope they can’t smell nerves,” she whispered back, smiling for the cameras as flashes exploded around them.The lights were so blindi

Last Updated : 2025-11-27

CHAPTER 8: A Moment of Softness

Rosa knew after her 'debut', the internet would buzz like haphazard bees. And after the event, she and Alexander were swarmed around by reporters and cameramen, after they came out of the hotel.Alexander stared at her. “I know this is a first for you, but I know you can handle it. Just like you did inside”.Rosa pursed her lips, saying nothing. After all, all these came from signing the contract, so she had to deal with it.The flash of light was almost blinding. Again. Rosa wondered if they ever considered the eyesight of their target.She put on her fake smile, like before. But, this time it was a bit different. The smile had teeth.She could already hear the questions before she could even see their faces.“Mrs. Wade! Mrs. Wade, over here!“The reporters surged forward like hungry beasts, microphones waving, cologne and perfume thick in the night air.“Mrs. Wade!“ One of them, a tall man with bald head and a smirk on his face, called out. His voice dripped with false politeness.“

Last Updated : 2025-11-28

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