Contract Marriage for 7 Days - Chapter 47：Last Night

Alex, who had his thoughts all over the place for last night stared at her sleeping figure. It was never in the plan. It was never the plan to have her more than one fu*k. But that changed into seven days.

And now I am planning to have her more. Why the hell on the earth I can’t get over her. It is this easy. And it might be the best feeling to break her heart. Then why I am putting up with all this drama?

He looked at her soft lips. And her rhythmic breathing that was quite opposite to the tsunami in his mind.

He recalled the way he made the promise last night. But the problem lies in the fact that he wasn’t lying and now it scares him. The truth that he wasn’t lying to her was scary.

He already took her back to his place last night. And the thought that he could have been late last night was terrorizing him and he hated feeling this. His breathing again became fast with anger but he tried to be calm. He couldn’t risk waking her up.

Especially when she looked so angelic. Yes, this is what she is. And she totally deserves a man with a simple job nine to five. The one who doesn’t drug and owns strip clubs. The one who takes her to picnics and discuss pets.

What the fu*k I am doing? She is lucky to be here. There is no way that I could be any less. What the fu*k I am thinking?

It was past nine and thinking that she should be having her breakfast he carefully puts her head on the pillow and left to order breakfast.

She groaned when sharp rays of morning sun fell on her face. Opening her eyes she found a man’s silhouette in a robe. It didn’t take her much time realizing it was Alex.

She took in her surroundings realizing they were back to his place. In his room. She wanted to ask how but then choose not to.

“Are you fine?” Alex asked making her look at him. He noticed how she looked so lost and knew she was terrified by the last night’s events.

“Yea,” she answered and turned her back to him mumbling, “I want to sleep.”

But next, she felt his hand shaking her shoulder gently when he spoke. “Yea, do that after your breakfast. Come on.”

There was something different in his voice that made her turn and look at him again. Nodding in agreement she woke up rubbing her left eye. And gave him a look when he followed her to the bathroom too. Dropping his robe he looked at her to find her lost again. Catching her wrist he made her turn to him and took her lips in a passionate kiss. This is the only way he knew to make her forget everything but him. Though a little surprised at first, she, too, reacted.

He unfastened the knot on her robe and pulled her body in his arms. Moaning in his mouth she lifted her heels up and wrapped her arms around his neck.

He took her under the hot shower making her muscles relax. She moaned louder when he bit her lower lip. Wrapping her legs around his torso he pinned her to the shower wall and took his wandering mouth over the crook of her neck. With her mouth hanging open as she let out a perfect moan. His controlling moves were leaving her to want more. Adjusting himself over her entrance he slid his hard length in her real slow. Making her dug her nails into his back.

And this feels perfect making him even more perplexed. Was it love? Was he bewitched by this woman? No, it can’t happen.

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He looked at her sitting across him having breakfast. He watched her lowered eyes. He could feel his heart swell whenever she would blink.

“Fu*k,” He muttered under his breath.

“What?” She asked.

“Nothing,” He replied.

She looked at his food that was still untouched.

“Is something bothering you?” She asked.

He let out a laugh at her question making her scared underneath if last night had destroyed their relationship.

My family? Will they come?

“I will send them an invitation once the date is decided.” She replied. He did notice the pain behind her voice. And it just irked him more. Because he never bothered about such things before. And he was missing before. He could literally feel some rope binding him to her every action, to her every breath. What the hell last night changed? He wondered.

Holding her hand on the table he whispered. “It’s fine. You have me.” The words seem so foreign to his mouth when she looked at him and nodded with pressed lips.

After breakfast, he himself walked her to his bedroom before leaving for his study where he made the very first call to one of his friends also the owner of that strip club.

“Hello,” The person on the phone answered. A little worry was evident in his tone.

“Hello, Marcus. I hope your family is doing great.”

“What do you want, Black?” He comes onto the point.

“I believe you already know what the fucking happened. So, I want you to give me the details of all those men. And don’t fu*king forget to cancel their membership.” Alex ordered.

“The details will be sent to you. And I can’t do anything about the membership. Canceling the contract will cost me two million each.” Marcus replied carefully. The last thing he wanted was to be on his bad list making him chase after him until his death.

“Are you sure about that?” Alex threatened.

“I think I can do that.” He replied.

“Good, but remember you are not giving them a penny. Just tell them to deal with me if they want their money so bad.” He said the last words with quite a sinister tone making that person wish that he never heard from Alex or those men ever again.

“Fine,” Marcus replied.

“Goodbye, Marcus. Say my greetings to your wife and son.” He said before cutting that call.

Seated in his oval-shaped huge office he tried to get his thoughts straight. He didn’t want to think about it. The fact that he could feel someone else’s pain besides him was suffocating. Even in his school as a little kid, he finds it funny if someone would trip and fall. He liked watching people in misery or need. It was fun. Until, last night. When she was crying for help. The scene was being played in his head over and over again.

She was perfect. And it was only a matter of time when she would realize that he is not perfect for her. A lot of cunning plans roamed in his mind to play. To get her even more convinced that he was perfect for her.

“Fuck,” He growled as he rubbed his forehead with his right hand.

He was still deep in his thoughts when his cellphone buzzed.

“Hey, dude, you are coming tonight. Right?” Daryl asked.

“What’s so important?” Alex asked.

“It is on Saturday. Today! is the fourth anniversary of our production house. I know you are not interested but can’t you take out two hours.” Daryl requested desperately.

“I will see if I feel like coming to the event.” He replied and didn’t waste any time to cut the call.

But then it struck like a thunderbolt. It was a great chance to show her to the world. To show Jane and this whole world that they are meant to be together. Thinking this he made a call to his butler and ordered him to arrange some best dress and accessories for Jane and arrange some beautician around five in the evening.

He went to his room afterward. Expecting that she must be devastated by the last night but instead found her busy making some animation video on their bed.

“What are you doing it for?” He asked.

“I haven’t uploaded a thing for the last six days. I thought I should do it now.” She answered with her eyes still on the screen.

“You don’t need to do it. I have more than enough money if you haven’t noticed.” His voice had disappointment.

She looked at him. Her facial expression had a surprise with little worry. Wouldn’t he let me work? But I have built all of this with so much work. She thought.

“It’s important to me.” She answered.

“Fine, you can do it whenever you are free.” He said as he made his way to the closet but she didn’t miss his tone. She knew he was going to make sure that she hardly gets time. But it didn’t matter to her.

Last night, was something she didn’t even want to think about. She couldn’t shake away the feeling that Alex will hate her but he didn’t. He wasn’t like Paul. In fact, he was good with her. Though the reality that he took her without her consent too, still lingered. But she couldn’t help and feel connected with him. She knew it was wrong and insane but it was thrilling.

She heard him getting out of the closet and turned to him to see him in some black jeans and a grey T-shirt. She ran her gaze over his toned body and stopped at his grey eyes.

It seems like a dream to live with a man who is this perfect in looks. But it was happening. Yea, he goes to places like like strip clubs but I don’t think he will go to one of those places ever. She thought but an inner voice echoed. And what makes you believe that? For how long you know him?

I know it. She replied to that voice. Somehow she knew she was going to live with him. A person who will save her no matter who the opponent is and can make set her a breakfast.

“I hope you like what you are seeing.” He said snapping her out of her thoughts and laid on the bed beside her and looked at her screen too.

The flashes from the morning event were still fresh in her mind along with the soreness between her legs.

“You don’t need to seem interested in my work. Besides, I won’t be able to work like this.” Jane told him.

“Good,” He answered and rolled over her. A scream left her mouth in surprise.

Placing her laptop on the nightstand he took her lips in a passionate kiss.

“Is this how you are going to keep me away from my work?” She asked with a fake frown.

“No! Instead, we will be going to an anniversary.” He informed her and she was still.

Noticing her reaction he added, “It’s just a simple party. Like any other boring party.”

“You mean, there will be normal people.” She asked while he was looking deep in her eyes.

“People are never normal, honey. This is where all people will pretend that they are normal.” He said and took her lips yet in another kiss.

At noon, after their lunch, his friend, Diana came with many other designs. She put forward many designs to them. Jane liked the designs with more warm colors and cozy settings totally opposite to what he normally prefers. But one look at her sparkling eyes and he knew he was doomed and totally needs to do something about it.

She chooses five designs from which Alex suggested one and they finalized. Diana and her whole team were due to come from this Monday. She said her farewell after talking to Alex about a thing or two.

The beautician came not long after her dress arrived. It was a long black sleeveless maxi. They offered her an aroma massage that she decided to take before they started working on her already perfect features. Once ready, she was a little nervous thinking what Alex will comment on. She used to do her own makeup and believed that she knew her face better but they had given her, her best look possible.

Coming down the stairs she noticed Alex in a black tux. He looked perfectly handsome. She laughed a little when looking at her, his mouth fell open in awe. He looked at her like he had never seen anything this beautiful.

“You look perfect.” He commented and took her lips in a kiss before escorting her to his car where his chauffeur was already waiting.

It was after so long that she was going to attend a good event. She was totally looking for a perfect night. Their drive went for half an hour. But it was strange for her that Alex behaved and didn’t do much except holding her thigh or giving some pecks on her neck. The man knew how to be constantly attentive to his date even if they were not having sex.

The moment their car stopped she noticed the cameras and was little perplexed. This was surely something she wasn’t looking forward to. Coming out of the car he waited and gently took her out of the car. They stopped at some red carpet where a board stood with the DB productions at the back.

He posed for the pictures while Jane gave a little smile to all of the media persons too. Someone shouted for them to get closer and Alex didn’t waste a single second to have her completely glued to him.

May I know the name of this beautiful girl? Who is she, Mr. Black? Is she your girlfriend? A lot of similar voices like this echoed when he proudly answered.

“She is Mrs. Black.”

Hundreds of heart broke at the loss of such a wealthy husband who wasn’t going to be in any of the prospect lists from now on.

They went inside to find the party going onto the full swing. A lot of singers, actors, models, and directors were attending this party while some were also dancing on some piano in the background. The hall was white. His favorite color with golden chandeliers sparking.

The first person who came to attend them was Daryl Darvin.

“Hey, Thank God, that you made it.” He said giving a side hug to Alex and came forward to take Jane’s hand to kiss but Alex was fast to take her hand back.

“Mine,” He warned.

“Don’t worry, bro,” Daryl assured her.

Jane clearly noticed how Daryl ran his gaze over her and winked but she ignored.

“I gotta talk to you for something real.” Daryl gestured him to talk to him alone. And next, they saw Alicia in a red cocktail dress.

“Hello, Alex. Congratulations! I will bring the gift next time.” She said but had sorrow in her eyes.

Alex was about to say something when Daryl intervened and said, “Hey, Alicia! Why don’t you give Jane some company? We will be back in a minute.”

“Why not?” She passed Daryl a welcoming smile.

Alex gave Jane a reassuring smile before leaving her to Alicia.

“How did you manage to get him?” Alicia asked.

Jane was a little surprised at her question but replied.

“I believe we are meant to be.” She said and Alicia broke into a laugh.

“I,… I am sorry.” She tried to say but was still laughing.

“I mean he wanted this type of woman. I really thought you would be a lot better than me.”

Jane was still confused at her words and look at her like she had lost her mind when Chris arrived for her rescue.

“Hello, Jane,” He greeted Jane.

“Hello, Chris, how are you?” She asked with a smile.

“Can I have a pleasure to dance with you.” He asked with his beautiful blue eyes pleading. Chris was tall with blond hair and blue eyes. The perfect package one can call.

Getting herself out of the situation she said yes without much thought. Besides he was used to be one of her very good friends in junior high school. And even knew Paul. And from the moment he last called her Anderson she knew they had a lot to catch up when he leads her to the dance floor.

“Remember the dance we prepared for the gala,” Chris asked.

“Absolutely.” She replied.

He swings her to his left and said, “I am sorry for not being in contact. I called my mother to ask about you. I remember how you used to be after him. How are you doing now?”

“I am married for the second time Chris. I am doing great. You don’t need to be sorry. All of us knew how busy you are in your career.” She replied,

“Are you sure? I mean you and Mr. Black are quite opposite. Like poles apart.” He asked.

“You are still the same. Can’t you just learn to let go and let people live their lives and figure out.” She replied laughing at his curiosity.

“Come on, I was your friend. I won’t tell anyone.” He asked.

“We are doing perfectly. Believe me,”

“Yea, I can see that. Mr. Black announcing someone as his wife is something really big.” He snorted.

“But looking at you tonight. I wonder why I never made a move on you.” He wondered running her gaze from her eyes to her lips.

“Even if you had made a move on me I would have never said yes,” She replied with confidence and tried to get away. When the music changed and he again catching her from her wrist start doing the steps she all knew. Their coordination was amazing that even for a second all the people had their eyes on them including Mr. Black’s grey ones.

The piece ended in one minute and fifty seconds with a lot of clappings followed.

This is when she felt the very same hand on her waist. She looked above to find Alex beside her who was looking at Chris like he was going to skin him alive.

“I am taking my wife back,” Alex said with such a cold tone that Jane shivered. Another piece was playing when Alex turned her to him as he whispered in her ear. “You got some great moves. How come I don’t know about it?”

“This was our dance practice from school.” She replied.

He looked at her like he was going to eat her when Daryl’s voice in the mic took all of the attention.

He thanked all of the people who came to join their hands and made a toast to the success of this company. Jane looked at Alex who was smiling looking at Daryl.

“There is another very important announcement. One of us very close friends, Alexander Black had decided to tie the knot from three months now. All of you will get your invitation. So, let’s make another toast for their happily ever after.”

His announcement was followed by gasps or cheering or some of his friends shouting to show their excitement for the upcoming wedding. Many walked to the couple to said their greetings that went on for the next half an hour. All the limelight of the party was stolen by this announcement.

Jane started feeling suffocating. She needed some fresh air away from these people or never-ending greetings. And for the strange reason, she feels like puking and excused herself from Alex telling him that she is going to the restroom for a minute.

Alex nodded and made a waiter show her the way as he was so busy talking to a man in his fifties who has come to say his greetings too after the announcement.

Fifteen minutes passed but she never came. But he chose to stay to talk to the people thinking girls always take times and this is Jane and she always took longer. But when almost half an hour passed he decided to leave the guest who was talking to him and made his way to the toilet. But before he can open a very pale Jane came out. She looked scared and out of breath.

“Are you fine? What happened? He asked, with his voice laced in worry.

“I am fine.” She tried to say but felt dizzy. Alex came forward to hold her in an instinct.

“Can we leave?” She asked with her one hand over his shoulder and other on her forehead.

“Yes, Are you sure that you are fine?” He asked again.

“Yes, Alex, I am fine.”

He took her out from the backside without making much ruckus. Once in his car, he sent a message to Daryl.

I am leaving.

Why?

Because I wanted to

Fine,

“Are you sure? We can call some doctor if you want?” Alex asked her again.

“No, I am fine. I just need some sleep.” She murmured.

Their car stopped once they were at the front of his place. He helped her to get to the room and even in changing her dress while she tried to make him believe that she was fine.

At night when she went to sleep he looked at her sleeping figure and wondered why he was so much worried about her. He recalled how he used to love and caress his siblings but even if they would get hurt or sad he would ask them to man up. But with Jane it was different. He didn’t want her to be strong enough to protect herself. He, himself wanted to protect her. He didn’t know the answer to this question but he was damn sure that he wanted to stop feeling like this.

In the morning he woke her up and she was better. Her face wasn’t pale anymore like last night but was glowing under the daylight coming through the drapes. They took their shower together and planned to visit Jimmy today after their breakfast. Jane asked Black to inform them so they would be expecting them but Alex was sure to give them a surprise visit.

She went to her room to get ready and only came out of the closet once she was ready. Thinking that he would be waiting for her downstairs she looks at her reflection in the large mirror of the bedroom in a hurry and was about to make her way to the door when she noticed some pictures on the bed.

All the colors from her face drained. She knew it was Alex who left these pics here.

“Oh, God, What he must be thinking about me?” She said under her breath. She knew that she needs to explain this to him before he takes any drastic action. So, without wasting a minute she shoots for the door.