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

She did notice the hard expression Daryl had. "Don't worry, Jane I was just kidding," Daryl said to make Jane relax and she laughed saying. "It's ok."

"Is there something I am missing?" Alex intervened. 
"Not yet," Daryl said and Jane felt uneasy. She could understand the meaning he had but ignored.

"I will be leaving now, Alex. I am a little busy." He said and didn't spare Jane any glance.

Jane looked at her husband's face. He surely was thinking about something. Could it be true? Can Alex really scoop this low? She thought. Hell yes, her brain replied.

Oh God, there is no way I could live with him. But the train of her thoughts was interrupted when Alex asked. "So, has my chances increased?"

"I need some time, Alex. I will tell you what I decide." She replied.

"So, is it true?" Jane asked. 
"What?" Alex shrugged. 
"Did you.... sleep with his wife?" Jane asked still unsure if it was a right move or not.

"For how long you two were talking?" Alex asked visibly jealous.

"For five minutes, maybe," Jane answered licking her lower lip. "I hope you haven't done this in front of him." He asked a little disappointed.

"What?" Jane asked as she continued to chew her lower lip. 
"Stop biting your lips, goddammit. You aren't doing it ever unless we are alone. No, in fact, it's better if you try to drop this habit of yours."

"Don't you try to change the topic, Alex," Jane warned. 
"She had this coming. She was a hoe. She was already sleeping around. I just helped him see. I don't always sleep with my friend's wives. But I wasn't trying to change the topic so stop chewing your DAMN LIPS. He yelled at the end and Jane shivered.

She didn't wait and ran to the room but not before telling him, "I will never say yes, no matter what." Falling at her bed she cried. I will never say yes to him. Never ever. He is the biggest manwhore I had ever seen.

Surprisingly, he didn't chase her or react at her burst out. She was mentally drained and soon slept. When she woke up, she didn't know what time it was. But her bag, she left at the hotel was in the room.

She hurriedly opens it to find her cellphone and laptop. She was disappointed when she didn't find any call from her home. Well, it was usual. The last time she talked to her mother was two months ago. But there were three missed calls from Carol. And a message that read

you left for vacation or what? I found your apartment locked. Get to me when you have time.

Jane hurriedly typed to reply to her,

I am fine, will be there in three more days.

It was 5 in the evening. She checked her laptop and there were a lot of comments and queries. She got busy in replying but then she heard someone shouting. This made her head out to the living room to find a very furious woman in her early twenties. "...... You can't do this to me. I thought we had something special, Alex! And you,...... you are telling me that you are married."

"Deal with it woman. But I won't leave her for the world." Alex said dramatically as he poured himself a glass.

And this is when something physically moved in Jane's chest. She felt her heart moved. It was swelling with every breath.

"What could be so special about her? You will get bored in two days, Alex. I know you and I will wait for it." Her voice was filled with hope.

"Wow, you really not getting me, Mia, but I will see your waiting face at our 25th anniversary. I promise you that."
Alex used his sugary dialogues knowing very well that Jane is listening to him behind these blinds.

"Show yourself out, before my wife wakes up. She is quite possessive when it comes to me. And I don't want to spoil my night."

That model stomped her heel on the floor and left knowing very well that she had secured a role in the upcoming movie of their production house.

Jane saw how beautiful that woman looked in her high heels and short dress. Oh no, he is serious about this relationship. He wants this absurd marriage to work. What I should be doing? Oh no, why my heart hurts thinking he will be sad knowing I am leaving.

There were so many thoughts in her head as she made her way back to the bedroom. After half an hour she was laying on her stomach replying to the comments when she found his presence behind her.

"Let's go out." She found Alex saying but didn't budge from her place. She felt the bed dip beside her next. She tried to look unaffected by his presence but he held her hand and said, "Come on, I was just trying to tell you not to chew your lip. Ok? It draws unwanted attention to my beautiful wife. Can't I tell her even this." She stopped typing and looked at him when she complained slowly, "You shouted, It made me fear you. You look so wild when you shout. Alex, I don't think I can make this work." She genuinely stated her matter.

"Don't say that. You can make it work. Believe me, just try a little harder. I will try not to shout. I promise." He made yet another promise. He was making a lot of them since yesterday. Jane was still sure that he won't keep such promises but she nodded her head in yes,

" Let's go then," He said as Jane turned around to look at him better and replied, "where?"

"I don't know, yet. Just wear a dress, we will figure it out later." He replied running his hand lightly on her cheek.