‘You won’t dare insult my husband in my presence ever again, wretched fool!’
Ashley repeated the lady’s statement, and at the same time put her hands on her red hot cheek.'Did this bitch just slap me?!'Yes, she just got slapped but she couldn't dare to do anything about it."Don't you ever in your life utter such words about my husband." Kayla made it clear to her.“Seriously?! You think because you have thugs in suits with you. I can't do a thing, I can damage this guy's life in a minute, I will destroy your marriage!" She screamed."Oh, you can't do anything." A wry smile formed on Kayla's face, she was like a cunning face, with the mole that sat below the corner of her lips. "...I have secrets, videos of how you slept with those ugly men for money. I wonder what will happen to you the moment that gets out. Or is it the moment when you would arrange a theft on him just to get his little salary? I have evidence of all that.”At this moment, Ashley began to hesitate to talk."Leave Rey alone. Disappear from his life. As you can see, I am bastardly rich, I don't care if he is poor, he is the man I want and if you dare come to him again. I have enough money and means to make your life the most miserable one on this planet."Her words shook Ashley's countenance. Her legs shook as fatigue overwhelmed her upon the realization that she lost. She was embarrassed and ashamed.Not being able to raise her head, she gritted her teeth."I will surely get back at you for this. I promise you."With a grin, Kayla replied her. “Oh, I will be waiting for you."Ashley glared at Kayla one last time and stormed out of the place.Kayla sighed and handed the golf stick in her hand to Lei."Thank God you didn't have to clobber her with the golf stick," Lei said with relief.She looked at the unconscious man on the floor."What do we do about this one?""We are at a hospital Lei. Let them save him if they can and if they can't, well, compensate his family handsomely. He died while working and the company will take care of his family for the rest of their lives." She said with a cold voice and then walked to Rey who was slowly getting up.He was in much pain but didn't want to be seen as a weak dude. This was the second time... the second time Kayla was seeing her in a position like this.She bent down and helped him up."I'm sorry you have to keep seeing me in a condition like this.""There is nothing to apologize for. You've seen me at my worst and were very good to me. You are one of the reasons why I grew to be very confident even though I was a fat little girl.""Ah..." Rey didn't know what to say. He was filled with gratitude... back then he was just being himself so he didn't see anything extraordinary about being nice to a fine girl whom he adored her handwriting."Well, what are you waiting for? Go get dressed. We have a wedding in a few minutes." She smiled.One of the suited men rushed to Rey with a black bag containing his suit. He went into the hospital with haste to change.He made his way to one of the bathrooms and after a few minutes, he came out, looking very different. He looked very dashing and it was a wonder—until a few minutes ago Reynold just looked like a regular commoner despite having a menacingly handsome face. It was a true wonder how he had quickly transformed into an epitome of elegance and sophistication.The suit impeccably fitted to his frame and exuded a timeless style and class. It was crafted from the finest black wool, its sheen catching the light just right, giving it a subtle hint of luxury.The suit jacket featured a slim, modern cut with peaked lapels that added a touch of flair. The matching vest hugged his torso, creating a polished silhouette, and a crisp white dress shirt underneath completed the ensemble. The shirt's high-quality fabric was immaculately pressed, and its collar was adorned with a perfectly tied black silk bowtie, adding an air of formality and refinement.His suit trousers were tailored to perfection, with a clean, straight leg that tapered elegantly towards his black leather dress shoes.His shoes were polished to a mirror-like shine, and their simple, classic design complemented the overall look.Reynold looked into the mirror, admiring the astonishing change that had come to him in an instant. He smiled at himself, he wasn't that timid young man anymore, now he exuded an aura of confidence and charm.He stepped out of the toilet and the first person he met was his sister.She was shocked."Brother?" She sized her brother up and down before saying. “What are you doing? Why are you dressed in such an expensive suit.""Ah...I promise to explain this later, I promise ehn!" He said and hurriedly ran away.She watched his back as he faded into the distance."What is going on?" She asked herself. But a smile formed on her face a few seconds later. "He looked really happy"Reynold met with Kayla. She smiled as she saw Reynold run towards her. He finally got in front of her and stood confidently."How do I look?""Well, it has always been a number one rule for my husband to be as handsome as the devil himself"Reynold had not gotten to that level of handsomeness, compared to the handsomeness of a devil, he looked more like a handsome troublemaker. But Kayla was sure that with a little touch here and there, in due time Reynold would strike anyone as a handsome devil. He had that much prospect.She offered her hand to him."Well, let's go get married.”Reynold smiled and accepted her hands with a bow. By this time, darkness had shrouded the sky but the whole place was illuminated by the bright lights of the hospital. A little crowd of people gathered here and them and watched them.Reynold accepted her hand and together they entered the white Rolls-Royce and drove off to where they were to get married."Do you Kayla Johns, take Reynold Sheens as your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."Kayla looked into Reynold's eyes, a cold expression on her face before she replied."I do."Reynold found that to be very bothering. Just now, she showed a side of her that he never thought of. Or maybe he was just overthinking it, this was a contract marriage after all. What did he expect, still it bothered him.The priest's voice continued. “Do you Reynold Sheens take Kayla Johns as your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."Rey replied with a smile. “I do""From this moment, I pronounce you two. Husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.""Thanks, Priest but that part will be unnecessary." Lei, standing on the side said and stepped forward with
Reynold sped across the distance as quickly as he could as he occupied himself with thoughts of whether he should go or not. However, his legs did not stop.He jammed into her room and tried to barge into the toilet too but the door was tougher than he expected. He shook the door knob hurriedly trying to force it open but nothing happened."K.J! K.J!!"He wasn't thinking right now–all that was in his mind was her safety. He didn't care what would happen after he trespassed all he just wanted to know was if she was okay.But no matter how much he called, there wasn't a response. And then it dawned on him that she was in the bathroom. He didn't know what to do in this situation, what if she was doing something?‘Perhaps I should just leave.”"R...ey.”Just when he thought that her weak voice called out to him.He immediately began to panic and got more aggressive as he shook the door knob trying to force it open. Seeing that no matter how much he tried to force the knob it wouldn't open,
Reynold had been all over the house looking for first aid kits but found none. There was no one around apart from both of them. In fact, he was shocked that she dismissed her female bodyguard and came in here alone with a man she just barely knew."I've looked all over but there are no first aid kits. I think taking you to the hospital will be the best course of action."Kayla was halfway awake, she shrugged sluggishly as he spoke. Reynold patiently stood and waited for her to wake up fully.However, the moment she did..."Please get out." She sternly said, holding her head tiredly.A frown creased together Reynold's brows."What do you mean? You just fell and injured yourself. And you are telling me to get out. You need to go to the hospital. You can't even stand on your own.""Please, Reynold. Don't let me get angry, the contract stated that you would not step into my room so get out."Her voice this time was more stable and fearsome.Reynold clenched his fist, he looked at her for a
Reynold as he walked was absent-minded. His thoughts tugged him from within, he seemed lost from the outside, and his mind wandered from here to there and from there to here. It was all because of one person.'What does she want?''What could I have done better?''Was accepting this a mistake?''Should I just be content with the fact that she helped me?'In as much as Reynold wanted to take that route. He suspected that it was going to be hard. Kayla was a beautiful girl who had stretched forth a helping hand to him just when he needed it most.How was he supposed to ignore loving such a person when they were staying under the same roof? Plus the urge to mow her down anytime he saw her in those sexy dresses. How was he supposed to deal with all of that?Reynold sat down at the bus stop, waiting for the next bus to arrive. He raised his head and sighed and he dropped it.A few minutes later, the bus arrived and Reynold left for the hospital.Upon getting to the hospital, Reynold immed
Things didn’t go as easy as Reynold had planned it, he didn’t expect his sister to be quite the quick-witted one. He also didn’t expect her to have some loose screws in the head that she’d think that the kind of marriage he is in is a very cool one.That took most part of what he was worried about off his mind but the most important part still awaited and he had to deliver that part making sure it doesn’t come off as the reason why he is doing all of this.Reynold stole a glance at her as both of them stood in front of the vending machine, he smiled smoothly and looked away before she caught him.Immediately she downturned her lips, disrupting her facial expression like she had swallowed something very disgusting. “Heeeuuw.”“What??” Reynold asked, arching one of his brow.“Don’t look at me like that and smile brother. It’s gonna make me puke I swear.” She declared and picked her canned drink as the machine spilled it out.She peeled it open and swayed as she walked, her steps were del
Reynold silently watched the scenery of the cities turn to a blur of motion as the car sped forward. Everything for a moment seemed still. It had just been a day but he felt like it had been a week. So much had happened.He ran his mind back everything from catching his ex-girlfriend cheating on him with his port-belly boss and him getting beat for it, to meeting a damsel like Kayla then paying for his mother’s hospital bills and his sister too.There were a lot of reasons to be joyful about but only a bitter smile escaped his mouth and he knew the reason why. He wanted something more, and who wouldn’t with a pretty girl like her?He let out a sigh.“You know, I’ve been looking at you since you hoped into this cab.”The driver’s murky voice distracted his thoughts. Reynold shifted his attention to the man in front? Belatedly he noticed he wasn’t befitting the description of a man.He had brown curly hair, his eyes hung lazily over his face, his skin was rough – they hinted of his stru
As the guy’s voice rose higher, the securities at the gathered around hem trying to control the situation but Rey’s so-called colleague only got fiercer and the situation only escalated.“You think because I’m your school mate you can take advantage of me or something cause bro where the fuck is my money?!”This was getting very embarrassing for Rey, he lowered his head in shame. He wasn’t even particular about himself. He didn’t always care about himself, but what about this matter that was so infuriating was that he desperately wished to protect Kayla’s reputation in all of this.Protecting her public image was the least he felt he owe her for how much she had helped him. Even though it was a contract marriage, he still felt much indebted to her.Rey bit his lips, desperately wishing all this ruckus can calm down whatever way.“Hey, did that bastard just hit my man?”Rey recognized that hoarse voice, it sounded tired this time and resonated with a degree of vexation – it was almost p
“Wait! Did I hear you right?"Rey hurried to her front as she started walking."Yes, you did Rey. We are having dinner with my family tonight."She smiled as she walked past him. For some reason she seemed to enjoy the look on his face. He was so scared and worried. It was cute."That is why we will be selecting a new set of dress for you."Kayla sleekly turned to him, a cute smile sitting on her lips."What? Me?" Reynold was still dumbfounded.The attendants approached him with a subtle bow and demanded to escort him to the men clothing department.The store had an elegant and luxurious feel with dark wood furnishings, glass display cases, and warm lighting.Fine suits in a variety of fabrics and colors lined the walls neatly organized by style and size.At the back were fitting rooms with plush benches and large mirrors.The dressing rooms were separated by velvet curtains for privacy. The main floor had polished marble tile while upstairs had carpeting with leather chairs and sofas