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

Unlocking the door he went to the bed thinking she will be there but she wasn't. Did she leave? He thought but her bag was here. He checked the washroom because it was too silent. He hated women like these who make a fuss out of nothing. He never expected this from Jane. She should be here instead of choosing to make me chase her. And without wasting a minute he left the room.

He decided to call for the entrance to know about her leaving or not when he noticed the room ahead having the same number. He didn't give any thought before opening the room.

And the next thing his ears welcomed were Jane's pleading followed by a scene where he found her struggling under a heavy man as another was trying to help the first man to hold her still. While two persons were busy on the bed with another woman.

Pulling that person away from Jane he punched the person who even in shock was holding her hands. A single punch was all it took for that person to lost his consciousness. Turning back he fisted that person's collar and punched his face. Over and over again. All he could see was this person over Jane.

The commotion gains the attention of the two men but the moment they saw Alex they knew better to help their friends. Throwing him on the floor he was kicking his ribs when he heard someone screaming, "Alex! No! Please no," She called him at the top of her lungs because he was not listening to her all this time.

The moment he turned to find a cut on her lips and a handprint on her face he lost it again and sealed the deal with stomping on his face. The man who was groaning in pain a second ago was silent now.

For a moment even she was afraid of him. He looked so angry as he glared at those two men and gesture something with his hand. But then she knew what to do and wobbled to him as she kept her right hand on her torn dress from the right shoulder.

Balancing her with his arm around her waist he supported her weight and lead her to their room. His mind was just seeking revenge, destruction, and violence. He couldn't rest. After letting her sit on the bed he was about to turn on his heels when he felt a tug on his sleeve. "Please, don't go." Her voice came out so weak. He could feel her body getting cold.

Somehow she knew if he left he might hurt someone or cause a commotion outside. And she doesn't want anyone to know about this.

On the other side, going out and beating the shit out of those men was easy. But he doesn't know a damn thing what to do if he stays beside her. 
"Let's go, we should get you checked up." He said, and she shook her head in no as she sobbed hiding her face in her palms. "I am fine," She tried to sound stable and pulled the covers over her body. But he heard a sob again before she started crying harder.

She could feel their hands on her body and feel disgusted from her very existence. And somehow she knew that even Alex might leave her after she made him go through such mess. Nobody wants a woman he has to protect. Paul's voice echoed.

He was also confused that why he was listening to her request. He could literally feel that someone was squeezing his heart. And he doesn't want to feel this thing ever. It was beyond suffocating.

"You can't seriously expect me to sit here and make me hear your cries when I simply can go and make them rot." He snapped and she tried to muffle her sounds with her hand on her mouth.

"Fine, Alex, I know you hate me now. Just go. Go away." She shouted under the covers.

"I don't hate,.... ahh, from where do you think?" Alex retorted. Still shocked about the things she was saying. He knew from his experience that this kind of go away is always a plea from the girl to not to leave them alone. He never stayed before. But this time it was different. This time it was the woman who was supposed to walk on the aisle for him.

Throwing his jacket and tight jeans away he went beside her and encircled her waist. The moment he spooned her from back she jerked a little but then got relaxed. He was wide awake. And he doesn't know if he could sleep at all when those men should be suffering but they are not.

He felt her stir and next, he found her facing him. "You are awake?" He asked and she hummed against his neck. Making him go hard when he knew he can't have her.

He could feel her face wet with all those stupid tears as her body was shivering a little.

"You are safe now. You know that, right?" He whispered over her hair and she nodded.

He noticed another handprint on her arm. And it took the struggle of his every fiber to not let go of her and beat those scums.

He recalled how he was also the reason for her bruises but it was him. No one else can hurt what was his. And he will make sure to make them suffer using his meanest ways.

"Alex, I am so sorry, I didn't mean to,..." She was cut off with him saying.

"Sshhhh, I know, I know,...."

"And I promise you, Jane, that nothing like this will ever happen. I will make sure of that." He said, knowing exactly what he needs to do.

The silence prevailed. Her sobs had turned into little whimpers. And her grip on his shirt tightens.

"Alex?" She whispered. 
"hmm," He replied, 
"Make him go away." She said and Alex was beyond shocked. He didn't saw that coming. 
On the other side, she wanted to know if he still accepts her or not.

He knew it was a bad idea because she was still traumatized and might be not in her senses. But he also has the idea that rejection might affect her too, as emotionally she was so sensitive right now. 
"I don't think it's a good idea." He said carefully. And her heart stopped. He doesn't want me anymore. She thought as she tried to get away from him but he was quick to hold her close.