THE CONTRACT MARRIAGE

31-THORNED

OMNISCIENT

"It's time for the reveal, Mi Lady," Kendrick gestured to one of the females who helped her to her feet and led her to the tall mirror.

A gasp escaped Sumaira's lips as she stared at her mirrored image. Everything around her tuned out and she entered into a world of her own. It was as though she transformed into a completely different person and she never knew such a beauty existed until she saw it reflected right at her.

The upper part of the A-line gown was the darkest shade of black while it slowly transitioned into an intense orange-red colour from her knees downwards. It featured an illusion neckline and regular long sleeves that combined both colours of the gown with a large trail that completed the look. No one could tell that it was draped.

Even though the makeup was light, the dark grey eyeshadow accentuated her fiery grey eyes and made everything look sophisticated. Her subtle lips were tainted with matte red lipstick. The entire look made her feel as though everyone and everything was below her like she would burn down the world with a mere flick of her finger.

"This is... phenomenal," Even her voice sounded like someone else's. Almost inaudible, but powerful enough to alter the atmosphere in the room. She released a light chuckle, still unbelieving of the person before her.

It was at that moment that the door shot open, revealing Maheer dressed to the height of fashion in a black three-piece suit with a black bow tie and an intricate dark red cape tailored to the lapels of his suit. His eyes were lightly lined with kohl with his jet-black hair gelled backwards, a few strands were styled in swivels that rested on his upper forehead.

The bad boy... in a suit.

He looked so different from his usual self. And the aura around him transformed to its rawest form, frigid and diabolical. He was meant to be fire, but the chill that accompanied him made the people around him shiver.

His eyes trailed to his wife and the once tyrannical glint in them disappeared, the cold air was soon filled with warmth that felt like an invisible insulator was placed there. A faint smile donned his alluring red lips and at that moment, Sumaira knew why almost every girl swooned for her husband, his beauty was simply unparalleled.

"If loving you is a crime, then I wouldn't mind serving a life sentence. Little Demon, where have you been all my life?" His long legs reached where she was in an instant. He snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her to his chest then placed his forehead on hers.

Even though the dark aviators shielded his eyes, the intensity of his gaze made her heat up. All the environment seemed to have blended away when she maintained his gaze, feeling too bold not to back down.

"Now that I thought about it, I've never seen you in a suit," Her lips spread into a small smile as she melted into his sinewy arms.

"I'm not meant to be behind an office desk, Doodle. I control those behind it though. Thought we should make it a couple outfit since we'll be appearing as one," He flashed a lopsided grin when she rolled her eyes.

"Uhumm... As much as I love to see the bad boy getting whipped, I'm afraid we don't have much time before the event starts. So let's move on to the photoshoot?" Kendrick's voice was laced with mischief that earned him a glare from Maheer.