The Marriage Act Novels & Stories

“You idiot, it’s not sweet!” “It’s your problem how to make it sweeter,” he said as if it was nothing. I just shook my head and didn’t argue anymore. I guess I will just have to agree on our marriage. That’s better than being immoral, right? As for our separation, when the time comes, as the saying goes, I’ll just cross the bridge when I get there. “Sign the contract and our marriage application because Aries will return to get it and process it. Let’s talk about our grand wedding when I get you pregnant.”

"Stay out of matters regarding Lillian from now on." His words cut through me like ice. I raised an eyebrow. "Fine by me." He didn't notice the small smile that crept onto my lips. The Brookes were the wealthiest family in Sylverwood, worth billions, while my family, the Reeds, though not rich, had enough standing to be considered respectable. Marrying him was a match made in heaven, a union of equals. If it came down to it, should he choose to divorce me, I would cause a ruckus that would shake the city. That would make any future resolution even more difficult.

The dining room felt cavernous. The contracts sat in the center of the table, neat and professional in a leather folder. I sank into a chair and pulled them toward me with hands that wouldn't stop shaking. AMENDED MARITAL AGREEMENT *This amendment supersedes all previous contractual obligations between parties Hailey Ramsey and Maxwell Kingston...* *SECTION 1: PUBLIC OBLIGATIONS* The parties agree to maintain the appearance of a unified marriage for public consumption... *SECTION 2: PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS* The parties acknowledge that the romantic component of this marriage has been terminated by mutual agreement. Each party is free to pursue personal relationships outside this marriage...

"I had my lawyers prepare this" He handed it to me, and I opened it carefully. CONTRACT MARRIAGE AGREEMENT. My pulse skipped as I slowly skimmed through the pages. "Wait.... I frowned. "There are actual rules?" Kieran folded his arms. "Naturally". So I kept on reading. Rule One: No involvement with other men during the duration of the contract marriage. Rule Two: Attend official functions beside husband. Rule Three: Maintain public image of loving marriage. Rule Four:

A stranger with blood on his hands and power she couldn’t fight. Something unfamiliar twisted in my chest. I should have been annoyed but instead I was intrigued. This marriage was nothing more than a business deal. Right after the wedding, I intended to shove her into a glitzy mansion, pad her wallet with credit cards and cash, and check in on her only when I’d need her to attend a public function with me or when my Dad needed to tug on her father’s leash “You’re not allowed to be with other men in this marriage,” I said coldly.

It was intimidating. "This is our marriage agreement," he began, sliding a single, crisp piece of paper toward me across the mahogany coffee table. "It will only last for three months because that was our deal. I am a man of my word. After it expires, you have two choices: you can either divorce me and take a settlement, or we can get remarried formally in front of the world. I’ve already drafted the rules for our marriage to ensure things run smoothly."

I asked her “No I’m not sir, can I leave now?” she asked me, looking frustrated. “ you can leave,” I said and watched as she left my office. I'll marry her, I have to even if I have to kidnap her mother. I'll do that. I called my lawyer to draft a marriage contract based on my terms and have it delivered tomorrow. I don't have time, Tom would be getting married in less than a week and I have to get married before him.

Section 5: The two parties will stay away from each other's personal life and not be involved in each other's privacy, but the contractee has every right to go through the contractor's phone and technological items. Section 6: The contractee has every right to decide how the other party dresses, talks and acts. Section 7: Personal distance should be apparent in every situation. Section 8: The two parties are to remain faithful to the marriage until the end of the contract, there should be no romantic relationships outside the marriage. Both parties should thereby cut ties immediately after the signing of the contract. Section 9: The two parties will be in a marriage for three years and two m

The black lace nightgown was so pitifully lacking in fabric that even the most important place could not be covered. This proves that… Maddy thought she was holding a hot sweet potato, which made her blush. She felt like a lowly prostitute who use any tricks to please her guests. Of course, in reality, Marsha hated her coming into her life, but because of the marriage problems between the two families, Marsha still tried to think of all sorts of ways to make Maddy stay in bed to please Lukas. The so-called marriage is just a physical transaction, just like half a month ago she exchanged her first night for a million.

“The marriage agreement. I had it revised with updated clauses. It’s time we sign it. Tonight.” I picked up the folder with trembling fingers. As I flipped through the pages, each paragraph made my stomach twist. Clause 4: Public appearances must be maintained at least three times a week. Clause 7: Maria Smith will be granted a monthly wardrobe allowance for image upkeep. Clause 10: Physical transformation — health and fitness progress — will be overseen by a personal trainer and reviewed quarterly. I stopped reading. “Are you serious?” I asked, voice brittle. “Is this a marriage contract or a makeover challenge?”