The Marriage Contract Novels & Stories

He gestured to a white document on a side table, an elegant fountain pen resting on the glossy paper. Serena felt an odd mixture of emotions and didn't know what to say. Instead, she walked over, picked up the contract, and began reading. The document was a very formal agreement, explicitly defining the nature of her engagement to Matthew. It made it clear that they would divorce at the end of a two-year period. During these two years, Serena would have access to limitless wealth and enjoy the privileges associated with her status, but only if she maintained a low profile. This was Serena's understanding, and it was far from what she had expected.

“It's better than actually getting married, right?” A contract? He's suppose to get married using a contract? “How did you say it works again?” Michael let out a sigh “it's simple, you and your chosen lady sign the contract that states that the marriage lasts for only 6 months. During that time, you should be able to get the company and right after, it dissolves" “A contract means money, Michael. This contract says 5 million dollars. I'm not giving my money to any lady” he made it clear

Financial Responsibility: All living expenses, medical care, and necessities will be fully covered by the husband. No financial claims beyond agreed support will be permitted. Non-Disclosure: The wife shall not investigate, disclose, or question the husband’s business, wealth, or identity beyond what is voluntarily revealed. No Emotional Obligation: This marriage is contractual only. No expectations of affection, loyalty beyond the contract, or emotional dependency. Termination Clause: Breach of contract results in immediate termination with no compensation beyond what has already been provided.

Who does he think he is? Without another word, he stretches the envelope to me. I rip it open and pull out a document. A marriage contract. I can’t help the laugh that rips past my throat. “What the hell is this?” “The wedding won’t hold if you don’t sign that.” I scan through the document. The contract has a lot of terms. Rain states them as I read. “We’ll be married on paper only. We will give everybody a show, my father included, just like you want.”

Yet somehow, he was angry again, accusing me of failing in my duties as a wife. No matter what I chose, it was never what John wanted. I shoved him away hard, forcing distance between us, then looked at him coldly. "John, we made things very clear before this marriage. Other than necessary public occasions, we stay out of each other's private lives. If I hadn't been worried about the media stirring up trouble and affecting the partnership yesterday, I wouldn't even have stayed. "And honestly, this marriage is nothing more than a business deal. Once the cooperation between the Dyke and West families ends, we'll get divorced anyway. So stop talking like I'm pushing you toward someone else. Aft

By page twenty-four, she looked angry. “Absolutely not.” “Maya.” “No. This is not a contract. This is a trap with letterhead.” “It’s standard for clients at this level.” “Standard for people who expect to ruin lives and pay invoices afterward.” Lena rubbed her forehead. “It’s one wedding.” “No, it’s not. You said it yourself. This is a merger wearing a veil.” That was the problem. Maya was right.

“Charles, don’t you remember? I'm your wife, we just got married a few days ago. Or is marriage only a game for you? You mean you can have or abandon me whenever you like?” Out of exhaustion or maybe because he was drunk, Charles seemed to have completely lost consciousness. “Marriage?” He drunkenly looked at Sarah. “What is marriage? Is it good? Or is it just a paper? Do you think we must be together after registering? Sarah, did you really think I would be with one woman all of my life? Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!” He laughed loudly.

This might ruin his reputation to the public if they will know about this also this is just a contract marriage, no need to say it in public. Third, we will live in the same roof but not in the same room. I almost got choke by my own saliva when I read the number 3. I really thought we're living in the same roof and the same room. Fourth, we will act like a real couple infront of my family. I sighed as I continue reading his conditions. Fifth, if I need to kiss you, you should let me. It is if only need. My forehead furrowed on number five. Oh well, maybe this won't happen. Maybe his family will not gonna force us to kiss infront of them.

Sebastian said. "I do not understand," said Charlotte. "It's simple. We get married just to get our families off our backs and we'll go our separate ways after a year. That way, we won't be breaching the term of the contract," Sebastian explained. Charlotte could see what Sebastian was driving at. If they got married, then they would fulfill the terms of the contract. The contract didn't say that they would have to be together for life. It only said that they had to get married to each other.

Darryl opened the door without even turning around. "Is there anything more important than discussing our plans?" Charles jumped up and down and yelled. "Pick up my wife." "..." Charles froze for a moment, totally speechless. It wasn't until he heard Darryl driving away that he came to his senses. Charles thought he must have heard wrong. How could Darryl get married without him knowing? Charles feels that their friendship has been betrayed, apparently they have agreed that when they get married, they must tell the other two friends first. But Darryl quietly married.