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Rosa straightened as the woman's eyes seemed to rip her soul out.“Good da-”“-She's not a maid, Mom". Rosa's eyes flickered to Alexander's and although she couldn't read his expression, she knew he understood her plight at the moment.That was a bit helping...Mrs. Wade lips twitched. “Not a maid? I'm pretty sure she's not a friend then, as you don't associate with people like this.“ Her eyes swept over Rosa like a stain.Rosa gulped.“Is she one of those tramps who come to warm your bed daily?“Alexander's jaw dropped at how shameless his mother could sound. Rosa, on the other hand, stiffened. Her face had turned beet red and she instantly felt the urge to sprint away.Tramp. Oh God.“Mom, this is Rosa, my wife.“ Alexander said calmly but Rosa could sense anger brewing.“Oh, I feel so famished”, she continued like she hadn't heard him, “I should have taken the plane instead of that dreadful car. My limbs are aching as if I've been pushing a barrow.“Rosa watched her dreadfully as

The next day, Aexander woke earlier than usual, long before the sun had finished stretching over the city. He had a meeting today with the board members and he needed to be at the office on time. While dressing up, he pondered about Rosa and his mother. His mother had already settled in one of the rooms and he didn't want her to do something crazy when he wasn't around. He clicked his tongue. He always knew his mother could be a pain in the neck, but he hadn't expected her to disapprove of Rosa in such uncouth manner. Apart from social status and wealth, there was nothing off about Rosa. She was practically a very beautiful and intelligent woman.His grey eyes went to the door after a knock was sounded.“Come in.“The door opened to reveal Mrs. Dill. “Sir, good morning. Would you be having breakfast before leaving?““No, I will have it at the office.“The woman bowed in response and was about to leave, but Alexander halted her.“Wait.“The woman looked back at him curiously as he wal

Aunt Nardine slouched into the armchair, as her head rested against the cushion while the clock on the wall read 2 P.M. She was waiting for her son to return from his strolls and visits. He had come back from the countryside the previous day, and she knew he’d want to reconnect with his old friends before he disappeared again.Her finger tapped on her lap in an anxious rhythm, as she watched the short hand crawl forward. Sometimes she wished time had never bothered to move at all… that nothing had changed.The door shot open, and a tall young man stepped inside. Nardine’s eyes snapped to him as she pushed herself up.“Hugo, you spent a lot of time there.” She rushed to him and wrapped him tightly. Three months without him had been like forever, and in a few weeks, he would be gone again.He grinned, his blue eyes bright. “Of course, Madre. We had lots of catching up to do.”She hummed, tired. “Your food is in the kitchen. I’m feeling sleepy, so I will head to bed.”He nodded as she d

Rosa couldn't believe her ears. Scratch that, she couldn't even believe her present life. Here she was, alone with the CEO of Wade's Holdings, in his room... about to dance for him…She felt like an overblown balloon.“No,” she finally said. It was impossible. He couldn't have possibly imagined her to actually dance for him. What did he take her for?Alexander narrowed his eyes, as he leaned back on the headboard. “No?“ He clicked his tongue. “That doesn't seem fair now, does it?“Rosa shifted on her standing position, as she now faced him directly. “How?““Here I was, in all my kindness, ready to humble myself and dress your wound, but I ask you of this one thing, and you can't do it?“Rosa's jaw dropped. He couldn't be…“But I told you I could do it myself! And you still insisted.“Was he blackmailing her?!“But you didn't do it, no?“Rosa pursed her lips in annoyance. Ugh!“This is blackmail," she crossed her arms.He shrugged.Rosa sighed as she clutched her skirt, then a thought

Rosa stepped beside him and tugged the handle, but it refused to budge.“Oh my God,” Rosa whispered. “We’re locked in.”There was a beat of silence. Then Rosa panicked.“We are locked in a storage room! In a hospital! With brooms, buckets and suspicious furniture!”Alexander pinched the bridge of his nose. “Calm down.”“No! No, no, no! My aunt is literally in surgery and I am stuck here with you and a lamp that looks possessed!”She knew this place was haunted!He gave the handle one more firm pull. “It seems the latch broke from the inside. We’ll call someone.”He reached for his phone.No signal.What?Rosa's eyes widened. “Of course. Of course. Now, we've lost the signal!”She paced the room, her boots stomping hard.“Okay, okay. Don't panic. This is fine. Nothing is wrong. I am not trapped in a room with my contract husband-person.” She took in steady breaths.Alexander leaned on the wall, amused. “Your ability to describe relationships is incredibly precise.”She sighed. “I.. I'm