2024-04-01 04:46:45Alexander found herself in a tense confrontation with her father, vehemently objecting to the idea of marrying a complete stranger.
Her father have always been particular about her coming out, but there have never been a time, he spoke of her getting married."I can't marry him, Father", she cried, her eyes brimming with tears. Her father, though not surprised by her reaction, had hoped she would understand his perspective before making a final decision."My dear Alex, I understand your fears, your reluctance to step out into the world. But you must see yourself as you truely are, You are beautiful inside and out", He began, his voice filled with emotion. The silence that followed, led him to continue, hoping his words were sinking in."Your mother, would want nothing more than to see you happy, settled. If you continue to deny yourself this chance, she will never rest in peace, and I will bear that burden. Please my child, reconsider", he implored, his heart breaking at the thought of disappointing her."Are you hearing yourself, father?Alex retorted, her anger rising. "You want me, your only daughter, to marry a stranger? Is that how little my happiness means to you? Her tears flowing profusely. Is Marriage a trivial matter to you? Oh I see, you are tired of taking care of me, I am a burden to you, you cannot do this anymore, you want to be free to be with your wife and her son, and that is why you want to marry me off to some stranger? You disappoint me father". She retorts as she cries out loud, hoping to get her father to change his mind, like he always does, whenever she blackmails him emotionally, but he seem even more prepared, to get her to understand from his own point of view."Marriage is no trivial matter, but you have isolated yourself for too long. You push everyone away, thinking the world is against you when, in truth, you are your own adversary", He exclaimed, surprising both himself and Alex with his intensity.Despite her father's new found assertiveness, Alex remained steadfast. She is never going to Marry a stranger, there was no way, she would do that, and the earlier she let him in on it, the better. "No matter how you spin it, I am not ready to be anyone's wife, especially not to someone I don't even know. I'm sorry, but I cannot do it".Mr Damien Brick, anticipating her response, responded firmly, "He may be a stranger to you, but I know I have picked the best for you. I had my research done on him, before approving of him for my daughter, and I am never tired of taking care of you. Since your mother left, you have been my priority, and you still are, but right now, I never thought I will have to say this, but you leave me no choice. Alex, if you refuse to marry him, you must be prepared to leave my house and start a new life else where. You turn eighteen in two days, and I had hoped to celebrate your marriage then. Since you decline, you will have to find your own way. I will support you, in anyway you want, but you cannot stay here".With a heavy heart, he walked away, unable to face her, leaving her alone with tears as he stood outside the door, listening to her sob, knowing that a rift had formed between them, that might never be mended.Alexander was so shocked at her father's words, she kept looking at the close door, unable to believe that they had gotten to this point. As Alex, stood by the mirror, her gaze fell on the scar on her face, a constant reminder of the accident that changed her life. Her leg, disabled by the same event, served as a smile witness to her struggles. Flash backs of that fateful night flooded her mind.She remembered sitting beside her mother, excited about her upcoming birthday, as they drove to pick up her cake. A sudden call had changed everything. Her mother consumed by urgency, had accelerated, leading to the accident that took her life and left Alex with lifelong scars, both physical and emotional.Now a decade later, the choice before her was stark. Should she marry a stranger to remain under her father's protective roof, or should she refuse and face the world on her own? The weight of her decision hung heavy on her heart.As she reflected on her mother's memory, Alex knew that whatever choice she made, it would be a step toward reclaiming her life and her independence.
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Ryan Scott, In his usual nature, had been unable to focus, since his last conversation with his father, His thought consumed him, he hates having a fight with his father, and though it's just been few hours since then, it seem like forever. After much deliberation, he devised a plan, he would confront Damien himself. Clearly talking with his father on the issue isn't working, his father is consumed by the thought of having a wealthy inlaw, therefore, nothing he says, sinks in, but he needed to confront Damien, to understand why he has been chosen to Marry his unwanted Daughter.Going back what the rumors say about her, no one would want to be with someone like that, which is also why, she herself have found it difficult to come out and face the world.Since his father isn't home, he, being determined, headed straight to the mansion, confident that both his father and Damien Brick would be there.When Mr Scott, saw his son approaching the mansion, he feared Ryan had come to reject the
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The contracted son in-law The wedding day
Ryan woke up in a haze, unsure of his environment, moving his eyes round his surrounding, he realized he was in a hotel room. But how did he get there? He questioned within himself. He looked down the duvet that served as the only covering on his waist side, and he sees that he was naked. The scent of the mysterious woman, still lingering on him, like an invisible mark of his betrayal.He hated himself already. Due to depression, he had slept with a stranger, a night before his wedding. Even though the marriage is a sham, he would have still loved to stay faithful to his bride, until they were both done with their parts of the deal. He held his head, as though it was going to fall off, due to the hangover of the drinks from last night.Flashes of the night before flooded his mind, and he recoiled on self disgust. "But who was that? He asked himself, referring to the mask woman, but no clue, only her scent, linger, as a constant reminder of his betrayal, to his unknown wife to be.
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On what is traditionally considered the happiest day in a man's life, Ryan Scott found himself, enveloped in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Standing at the alter, in his impeccable tailored suits, and his hair that have just been done in a hurry, he struggled to maintain composure and avoid glancing backward, as he would have, if he was getting married to someone he proposed to, nit to someone, he is being threatened to marry, despite the palpable joy radiating from his father.It was an expected look, his father, should be very happy, when he had thought his son was not going to show up, and all of a sudden, he shows up, it was his dream, and his wish, but for Ryan Scott, this wasn't what he envisioned for himself; marrying a stranger, was never part of his life's plan.As he anxiously await the arrival of his bride, who was taking too long to show up, as though she hadn't been waiting for him all the while, the events of the previous night weighed heavily on his mind. The
The contracted son in-law "I certainly never agreed to be your hired husband".
Ryan Scott, had planned, to depart earlier, with his wife, whom he was just getting to know, that behind her story, she had another side, and the world is about to have something different to write about her, but as the guests began to leave one after the other, with each couple, having something nice to say about the both of them, while they both put up a smile, so the world who doesn't know it is a contracted marriage, think they are happy about the marriage. As they continued to leave, Ryan hesitated. Unsure of where to take her, he noticed she was giving him the disgusted look, the look of a disappointed wife, especially whenever he was talking with people, and she only smiles, when she was sure they were around them, but would quickly change to the opposite, when they are alone.Ryan was already seeing the end of their marriage, even before it starts. Ryan faced the reality of his lack of a home, still residing with his father and unable to secure stable employment. He felt u
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The contracted son in-law "Five years, should suffice".
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The contracted son in-law "You signed a contract, been nice isn't part of the deal".
Ryan woke early and made breakfast, for the both of them, after he was fine eating, he took it to her in bed, but she was still sleeping, and her makeup was off, he could see the scar that have scared her so much, but she still looks pretty, even prettier without the makeup. He stood, admiring her for a while, trying to imagine all she had been through, to make her think so low of herself. He was still admiring her, when she moved in her sleep and her nighty moved to the side, revealing a part of her body, she seem to sense that someone was staring intently at her, and she tries opening her eyes, but in Ryan's quest to act normal, he made to move quickly, but he hits his head against the drawer, and that was when her eyes flung open, and seeing the accident, she almost smiles, but she was also not going to let him go so easily, after staring at her while she sleeps."What are you doing in my room? She questioned, after ensuring that she had covered her body, and was holding tigh
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"You taste different".
She thought she would have a little time to do a little ladies thing, but surprisingly, as he sucked on her breast, while fondling at the same time with it, reminded her of the night she drugged Ryan. He had been so angry about getting married to Alexander and had been so fierce with her. Damien also looks very angry, and is also acting strangely. Though she was married to him for years, she never saw him, so fierce and needy before, she tries to blame it on the substance, but then it isn't also the first time, she was using a substance on him. Her marriage with him have been more like a child's play, that she always tries to spice their sex life up in one way or another, which never really gave her the vibe and energy she so long for. Which is also why she meets withen outside her marriage."You are different". She confessed, with the way he was fondling with her, and moving his hands all around her, it felt like he had been hungry for too long."Yes I know, and you taste differen
He grabbed her breast and started sucking on it.
Lindsay visited Damien Brick again, she has been visiting him a lot since he became partially ill, but he has been acting like he isn't attracted to her anymore, she decided to add a little aphrodisiac, into his medicines, she needed to get him to break by all means. When she got to the house, she noticed he looked stronger than what her son had told her."What are you doing here? He asked, as soon as he saw her entering, and he would have continued, but their son walked in, he looked happy to see his mother, and after exchanged pleasantries, she asked him to excuse them."I came to see you Damien, you are my husband, we just separated because of misunderstanding, but I am here now, and I am here to make everything right, that is if you are going to give me a chance". She looked determined, and Damien looked like he is about to give in, but not without a force."We don't have anything to discuss, we are divorced, wether you signed the papers or not". He tells her, but she knows better
Instincts never fails
Juliana feigned a smile, then walked in slowly, as though she had come into the wrong house to steal, but they were all giving her a shocking look, that she sensed to already know the reason for their looks. But she still needs to confirm."Hello everyone". She greeted, but they didn't respond to her greeting, they kept looking at her, like she is some kind of a burglar. The other younger sisters, that probably didn't know her, even clinched to their purses, and phones."I know I didn't visit when I said I would and I have been away for too long, but it's been a really long journey for me, as the man I thought was going to be a father to our daughter is misbehaving. He abandoned me to be with a billionaire's daughter, and they took Emily away from me by force". She thought of playing the pity card, but the stories that the head sister have heard was enough for her, not to believe any act she puts up. When they didn't respond still, she looked around her, and seeing so much gifts a
The visit to the home of the motherless
Alexander noticed how worried Ryan was all through, she knows she has to get all documents ready for them to visit the court, Ryan may have been worried that she spends times with Emily more, but the truth is that the girl is full of wisdom, and she has given her more informations than she expect to get from her, she used the gotten informations, to take the first step of visiting the mother less home, where Emily grew up. Ryan was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even notice when she left, he was trying to bring himself as to how to tell Alexander what happened between him and Lindsay, he lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling, when Alexander stepped out unnoticed, but that was also because she didn't want him to know when she left. She had already called the sisters in charge, so they were expecting her. She initially didn't tell them her aim, she just told them, she wanted to come visit the kids there with something, and they were happy to have her visit.When she got t
How much does she know?
Ryan was glued to his phone at the house, as he lay on the couch with Alexander whom had been with him, cuddling him and not paying attention to everything Juliana was saying, she even laughed at her, at some point, especially those times she let out tears.She tries to kiss him, to get him back to a mood of wildness, and not a mood of worry, but Ryan seem lost.He could barely believe his eyes as Juliana twisted every event, painting herself as the victim, a woman scorned and reply hurt by his actions. "She left me for money and she was never pregnant, what the hell is she saying? he asked out loud, angry at the way the world seem to believe her.He clenched his fists, feeling the rage boil beneath the surface. If she were to be with him at the time, she would have forgotten the rules against hitting women and get violent with her. How could she do this to him, his thoughts raced, torn between the betrayal and the sinking realization of the public fallout. He hadn't told the world
No more tears for Ryan Scott!
After the other day's humiliation, Juliana couldn't take it anymore, it is now evident, that Ryan and the entire Damien family is never going to do the needful, she needed to make them do it by force, especially since Ryan still considered Emily his daughter, it goes a long way to show that he doesn't know yet, that Emily is in no way related to him. She needs to be fast with her plans before he finds out, or before Emily tells the world, where she came from.Juliana watched the card of one of the media personnel in her hand, and contemplated a little, if she should take that step. She had refused for so long, but now, taking that step, seems to be the only way to get them to come around, at least, that is what the world will be expecting from her, since what happened the other day.Juliana made that one single call, and she was immediately invited. She was promised that the outcome would wow her, and she wouldn't regret coming, she was told by the interviewer, that all she needs t
She winked at him
While Alexander was tired from the activities that had kept her and Ryan locked up in the house, she didn't know, Ryan was busy, planning a grand welcome party for Emily. While they were discussing what Emily had been through, they had mentioned having a small party for her, where her friends will come around and she will celebrate her new home with them, but Ryan didn't just throw a small party, it was indeed a big party.Because, As the sun bathed the garden in a warm glow, Emily and Mr Scott stepped into the family home, to a very warm reception. Alexander didn't even know about his plans, but he had all her friends from school, the house staff and even a few neighbors to welcome her. Surprisingly, he had invited her aunt and her Dad, that she hadn't seen anywhere else, other than the office.He just felt like a little celebration wouldn't hurt, since he isn't sure, if she had ever celebrated before in her entire life, especially since they have had such discussion before.The so
"Get a life Juliana, and leave me the hell alone!
Too exhausted from the sweet activity of the night, they lay, curled up in bed with no one wanting to leave the other. This is exactly what Ryan wants when he sent Emily to stay with his father, and the weekend is already over, when Emily will take his wife from him again.Still enjoying the company and warmth of having each other, they heard a disturbing sound. It was a sound, from their phone, which blared into their ears, causing them to hiss angrily, but the sound came again, and they jolted awake. The sound shattered the early morning quietness. Left to Ryan, and surely Alexander, they would have stayed up in bed for hours, before getting up.Groggy and still tangled in the sheets, they exchanged a tired glance before Ryan reached over to grab his phone. The caller ID flashed Juliana. With a sigh, he showed Alexander who was calling, and she only took a moment to also see who the caller is, before entangling in his body.Juliana isn't worth their time, so she wouldn't leave h
Sweet sex, after a hot bath
Initially the lights were too bright in the bathroom, but Ryan made it dim, by switching on the dim light instead of the very bright one, causing the environment to give a more sensual and romantic feel, and adding vibe to the fun they were having. The sound of water cascading filled the air, as Ryan and Alexander stood beneath the hot shower, their bodies closed, breathing deep and ragged. The water streamed over them, mingling with the heat between them. If not for the stream of water pouring down on them, what they could have been seeing would have been sweat all through, because they entwined their body in a way that nothing could break.Ryan had initially planned to just enjoy the fun, but it was begining to look like they are going to enjoy more than just playing with the hot shower, that is no longer feeling so hot anymore.Ryan brushed a strand of wet hair from Alexander's face, his fingers lingering as he gazed into Alexander's eyes. Their bodies so close that they could f
