Contract Marriage by Ashleh Queen (new reading .TXT) 📖

The moment she walked into the bedroom her eyes laid on the creature that destroyed her life. He was lying on the sheets, sound asleep.

Without wasting a single moment she limped towards the bathroom and locked herself.

Opening the drawer beside the bathtub she retrieved the object that was gonna put the end to all of her miseries.

Her hands were shaking when she held that cold metal. She didn't know how to use this thing exactly but she knew she will figure it out. Holding the gun to her head she tried to pull the trigger but her hands were shaking badly.

I can't do this. She told herself. She held the gun to the ground and try to catch her breath.

But you can kill him. He deserves it. A thought screamed in her brain. For a second even she was surprised by her intentions. Holding the gun firmly in her right hand she got out of the bedroom slowly. Trying not to wake him up.

She pointed the gun to the man who was the reason for her every pain. Her arm was shaking badly while her sight became blurry with tears. She tried to pull the trigger but couldn't muster enough courage to actually do so. But the sight of him sleeping peacefully made her nauseous.

So, she ran to the bathroom and emptied her stomach in the toilet. Holding her head in her hands she was sure about one thing that she was not gonna let this man get away with this. He might be strong or anything but this man doesn't rule the world and even if he does he doesn't rule the fate.

She didn't know how long she sat there trying to reminisce every wrong done to her by him and her family. But when she lifted her head she wasn't herself anymore. And even if she was she knew she had to commit suicide.

The second drawer beside the tub was in her hands reach. She recalled that she never opened it. There were no plans in her mind when she opened the drawer but once she did it was like the devil had whispered the plans in her mind. 
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Her long manicured fingers were typing something on the keyboard. The ring went off and she picked the call without even looking at that direction, given it was her job to pick the calls and take the orders.

But the moment she looks at the number she knew from where the call was coming. So, she straight up her back and try to sound professional.

"Hello, Sir, how can I help you?"
"I want some analgesics right away." A woman's voice came from the other line spraying the cold water over her emotions.

"Can I get your name please." This time she asked quite sadly.

"This is Mrs. Black you are talking to."
The words were said like it was the most basic fact on this earth. And the words fell on the poor girl like a bomb.

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Wrapped in a white sheet she sat beside the devil on the bed. Still contemplating if what she was doing is the right thing to do or not. Gulping hard and clutching the sheet in her hand she lay beside him. A shiver passed through her whole body in anticipation of the things this devil can do to her if she chooses not to walk away.

Laying on the bed she faced the devil. I will comply with any of the things he asked me to do. I will earn his trust until he shows me his weakest point. Once I know his weakness I will hit him so hard that he will be doomed. But can I really do it? She thought. You have to do it, Jane, for the sake of your crushed dignity. You have already lost everything to him. There's nothing left to be saved. You got no family to turn to. No man to save you. And what was left of your honor as a woman. This man stole it and break it into pieces. A lone tear escaped her eye that she brushed away with the back of her hand while looking at the man with pure hatred and anger.

But he must have so many things to lose. And just like him, I will also snatch his most precious thing. She decided with determination. And did the thing she might have never thought of doing in her wildest dreams. She nestled against his body and wrapping her hand around his arm she nuzzled against his shoulder. She tried to sleep but couldn't. So, she tries to act like she is asleep. But after fifteen minutes or so she drifted into sleep.

Alex, stretched his body before opening his groggy eyes. Looking at the ceiling he started taking in his surroundings and the first thing he noticed was, this was not his room. He was still in his hotel suite. But then all the events start pouring in his mind. He straight up a little to check the digital clock on the nightstand which says it's 7 pm when he felt a little tug on his arm. Removing the sheets he found a girl, her face was hidden with her hair but he knew that she was Jane. And at this point, he knows that he can never get her compliance. She cries too much. And not to forget that she was just too stubborn and boring for him. Only if it was not for her beautifully carved curves he had left her by now. But wait I don't remember that I took her to my bed. He thought. A little bit surprised. Maybe I did but I just don't remember it. He tried to reason with himself while wrapping an arm around her waist and his leg around her thigh. He started nuzzling in the crook of her neck.

Her eyes flutter. He didn't see as her hair were hiding her eyes. But she felt that devil's subtle on her skin. She let out a groan intently, informing him that she is awake now. And he too straight up to look at her face. He brushed her hair away from her face with his fingers. Her eyes were closed but her lips were parted and were looking so inviting. He took them in his mouth without another thought.

Her body got tensed. She knew he will do that. A part of her was ready. But another part warned her. Without thinking much she kissed him back. She placed her hand on his solid chest. This time she didn't just place her hand to hold the urge to push him back. This time she caressed his skin. He was busy kissing her and didn't notice much of her hand. But when he felt her hand going back towards his back. He did startle. And yes he was not dreaming when he felt Jane sliding her body to him. This made him broke the kiss to look her into her eyes. Her eyes which were open and wide now.