Reynold had just received Kayla's call, his heart was beating badum badum badum after dropping the call with her. Well, he didn't exactly drop the call–she hung up on him but that's fine, she was probably busy.
Reynold gently rubbed the cold coffee cup in his hands. He was still in the hospital because the doctor asked him to wait around while they conducted a few emergency tests on her. He looked at the orange sky.It was like rain never fell a few hours ago, the evening was beginning to settle in, and the sky was filled with a cantaloupe beauty as the sun descended into the horizon.Reynold thought of what his life was going to be like from henceforth. He couldn't envision anything, he was scared but at the same time he was happy he would be married to someone like Kayla.'She does seem nice...'If only she could give a few months for them to know each other...'Should I suggest it to her?' He thought.He was yet to give his thought an answer–he was interrupted by the numerous footsteps that arrived in front of him.Rey slowly raised his head, he frowned his face as he saw his ex-girlfriend with five thugs behind her."What is the meaning of this Ashley.""What else?" She smirked, "...what does it look like? I have come to squeeze my $20,000 out of you even if you have to die.""How dare you?""Guys, beat up this trash of a guy before until he pays me."“Of course, dear miss. Don't worry, we've got you." One with a hulking frame walked to the front and looked down on him. He flexed his arm and clenched his fist tightly."So what do you say? Transfer the money before I beat the crap out of you."Reynold was angry, very angry. This girl had done nothing but leech on him for the past three years, there have been times when he'd starve himself for days and work extra jobs so he could get her a designer dress which she probably would wear to club to go meet another man.Thinking about it pumped his veins with anger instead of blood. Even though it was quite obvious that he couldn't win against all five of them–he raised his hands to a boxing stance.He had learned a few things about boxing before but it was self-taught."Oh oh? You want to use those thin hands to throw a punch, I wonder if it will land."Before it was not possible because he was emotionally unstable. His attack was fueled by anger so his movement was sluppy. He was heartbroken and didn't know what he was doing anymore.But it's a different story now. Managing five of them was a cocky thing to do but he could stand his ground with no fear.The air became thick as the five thugs surrounded him, even with how very daunting this challenge was looking, Reynold still had a determined look on his face.'I'm not gonna back down from this.’The first thug lunged at him with a wild haymaker. Reynold ducked and pivoted smoothly, his footwork impeccable as he narrowly avoided the fist that whizzed past his head. He countered with a quick jab to the thug's gut, causing the man to gasp for air.It was unexpected. For a novice, his movement was sharp.The hulking man–who had stepped back frowned.'Looks like he isn't all talk and no do.’"Don't go easy on him.” he commanded."Yes sir!" The second thug yelled and rushed forward, attempting to blindside Reynold. But Reynold sidestepped and delivered a powerful right hook to the side of the man's face.The thug stumbled backward, clutching his cheek, and the other two began closing in fast.Thug number three swung a chain in a wide arc, aiming for Reynold's head. With lightning reflexes, Reynold bobbed and weaved, narrowly escaping the whirling chain—but he was too slow to react to thug number four who seemed to just be waiting for him to dodge.A bone-crushing kick was hurled onto his flank, causing him to stumble to the ground. He lost his balance and rolled on the floor.Not sparing a minute, they darted at him and began to deliver him kicks while he was on the floor. Reynold curled and writhed in pain as they continued to batter him with kicks–they were not even giving him space to stand up.'Was I too cocky‐I wanted to end this quick so that Kayla wouldn't meet me in a condition like this...damnit damnit damnit.’ Reynold despised himself for being weak. Now, he wished he had taken P.E. class seriously and grown some muscles."How's that miss? Do you see how they are pummeling him? Like it?" The hulking thug asked with a big grin on his fat face."Yes, beat him more and more. Let him learn his lesson for messing with me."Vrroooooomm.The exotic revving of engines from behind grabbed their attention. Several black Rolls-Royce began to arrive and stop by the side of the road.The doors of the cars opened and men in black suits and shades began to pour out of it and queue in a straight line.Amidst the black cars, in the middle of it was a white one, pristine like the carriage of a goddess.Lei came out from the front and opened the door. From it came down a lady in a white gown.The gown was simple–it displayed and accentuated her curvature. Her black hair was straight and smooth, almost like she was putting on a bone-straight wig, but it was her normal hair.A frown formed on her face as she saw what was happening."Hey, Lei... are those thugs besting my husband?""So it seems my lady," Lei responded.She stretched out her hand towards Lei–she said no words but Lei could understand very much what she meant, her eyes widened and she tried to stop Kayla–"My lady please let me take care of this.""Hand it to me," Kayla demanded with a cold voice—giving Lei no choice but to comply.The young lady went into the booth of the car and brought out a pack of golf sticks and balls.Kayla tore the side of her dress so she would be able to freely move. She took one of the golf balls and stuck. Then she threw the ball up and as it came down, smashed it.The ball hurled away, delving into the skull of one of the guys who was beating Rey up. The thug collapsed, blood splurging out of his head.Kayla began to walk forward, spinning the golf stick. She reached Ashley's front and spared the lead thug before looking back at Ashley."Who the hell are you?" Ashley asked with a growl."Hey miss, this lady just hurt one of my men, step back let me take care of this." So he said but before he could move—Lei flipped him over and smashed him to the ground causing him to pass out immediately."What?!" Ashley's eyes widened with shock. How can a lady defeat such a big man with just one throw?! Lei adjusted her suit and returned to Kayla's back.The men who were beating Reynold just now, cowered in fear and slowly made an escape for their lives. Although that was not possible—they were quickly apprehended by the men in black suits."Why don't you let us settle this woman to woman. You bratty fool.”"Who the fuck are you?"Kayla looked over to Rey and looked back at Ashley with a smirk."Me? I'm his wife.""There is no way you'd be married to this fool!"Slap!As she uttered the words, another slap landed on her face.“You won’t dare insult my husband in my presence ever again, wretched fool!”‘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 R
"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