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

The sane and calculative thing is to reject his proposal and get back to the apartment. But why the thought of not seeing and listening from him again bothers me. Am I in love with him? But even if I am I should not be taking a wrong decision. But what if it doesn't turn out to be a bad decision. Her thoughts were beyond jumble.

Diana came and Alex discusses somethings about the color or the timing of the day when her team would be coming to set the things. And this is when Jane decided to talk. "I don't think I am sure about this design. Show us some more and we will get back to you once we decide." She said and look at Alex. It was not difficult to gauge his expression. And they were indeed very hard. He was visibly disappointed.

"Let's do it this way then," Alex gave a short reply to Diana's raised brows.

Alexander Black got smitten this time. Diana thought as she gave an understanding nod and tried to keep her stay short as she could sense something is going on between them.

"You could have told me earlier," Alex complained looking at Diana who was in her car now.

"I didn't know this earlier. You see, it was just at that moment that I realize." She didn't look at him and her nonchalant tone just fired his anger even more. But he knew better than to annoy her. At least until their wedding.

"It's fine Jane, but next time remember I could be realizing things in the public too and won't wait to talk to you in private first."

She was expecting an outburst but in response, she gets this very carefully crafted warning. It could be a lot easier to leave him if they were in a fight but he always surprises her.

... Or maybe you can spend your whole life with him.....with such sweet arguments....stop it, Jane.

They decided to get ready to check on his friend, jimmy. Jane tried to get ready and was surprised that they didn't have sex since morning.

.... Maybe he is becoming sane. And already getting bored of me. Come on, Jane, isn't it good? He may decide to let you go.

The thought made her a little unsettled but she gets done with her makeup anyway.

"How long you are gonna t....?" Alex trailed off looking at her.

"I am ready" She replied but one look at him and she doubts if they are going out now.

"Alex, we are supposed to check on your injured friend." She said when she looked at him loosening his tie.

It's not like he is going to be discharged today. We can leave in the evening." He said as he ran his eyes over her body. And his gaze does turn her on.

"Besides, I feel like it's been ages." He muttered before lifting her up and taking to their bed.

His mouth sucked on her neck as he fumbled with her zip. The dress came off in seconds. His heavy breathing and wanton hands ravishing her body were all she could feel.

He could have told me earlier. I feel like all my preparations go to waste....

"You looked so irresistible in this white dress." He whispered all the while spreading her legs with his knees. His acts were followed by a very passionate session of lovemaking.

He lit a cigarette as his left arm held her close while Jane steadies her breaths with her head on his chest.

" I have a surprise for you." Alex chuckled. 
"What?" She asked looking at him. And for a moment he did lose in her eyes. How innocent and stupid she is? He thought.

"I will tell you later. First, you get ready so we can leave." He replied.

"But I am gonna take a bath first and then we will leave," Jane told him as she tried to sit but he pulled her to him again to take her lips in a kiss. He was getting addicted to her.

"Don't leave just yet." He requested and she followed.

It took them two hours for finally getting into his range rover. She chose a green knee-length dress with a Kelly bag that she found in her wardrobe. The thought that these dress, bags, and shoes have been used by someone was unsettling.

"How many women you have brought to your home before?" She asked when he started the engine.

"What kind of question is this?" He laughed.

"Let's just say I want to know more about you." She tried to reply in a casual tone.

"Grow up, Jane. It's really childish of you." He replied shrugging his shoulders. "Did I ever ask you about how many men you have been with? No."

"It's fine if you are not comfortable sharing right now." She replied coldly as she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at the road.

"Believe me, Jane. I am more than comfortable. But knowing that count is no less than seventy and more than a hundred would be disturbing for you. I was just trying to be careful with your feelings." He said and looked at her to see her reaction.

"I think we should buy some flowers before getting to the hospital." was all her reply.

"Now, this seems sensible to me." He complimented that only made Jane shook her head in disappointment.

They stopped in front of a flower shop that was beside the hospital building. Jane chooses a bouquet, a fruit basket, and a get well soon card.

Alex forwards his credit card and looks at her purchase when he said, "That's quite thoughtful of you. It seems like you have been visiting patients all your life."

"Everyone knows to buy such things when they are going to see someone sick," Jane replied.