The Lustful Husband

Prologue

Prologue - Repossession

Water swam in the depths of her lucid green eyes as Amelia Rose listened to the terrible future that was sure to befall her family.

"Your house will be repossessed within 28 days and all possessions will be confiscated if you fail to submit theory in the next 48hours. You have been warned. " explained the solemn man from the loan company.

Amelia completely blanked out once he had finished the explanation of her families demise, her whole world was surely crumbling around her. She felt herself being shook and reality seemed to attack her in full force.

"Oh , Amelia .. " Her mother sobbed, enveloping her in a feeble hug.

" No, mother, you mustn't cry, we'll find a way to fix this.." She consoled her mother weakly..

Her father sat in the armchair in their living room, the armchair he had sat in only 22 years before and rocked her to sleep in, the armchair where she had sat in his lap listening eagerly to every story he told. The arm chair that they would be losing very soon.

"Father ,what can we do.. " she pleaded , kneeling at her father feet. The only man she loved in the world..

He sent at glance at her mother first , before meeting his beautiful daughters eye, he seemed to be in turmoil..

"Amelia, I am sorry, for I have failed both you and your mother-" he started..

"No , never say that !" Amelia gasped in horror!

He paused, shaking his head before he could continue...

" There is only one thing we can do now..."

*******

With the abrupt knock at the door came the beginning of Amelia's future. In walked Jackson Cambridge, the well known business man with dark hair, blue eyes and a height that was sure to tower over Amelia's 5ft 6 figure.

When her father had explained that the only way out of their debt was for Amelia to engage in an arranged marriage by request of Jackson bridge, Amelia was astounded. At the age of 24, Amelia had spent many a time dreaming of a husband who would love her and cherish her...

"Good afternoon Mr Cambridge, " her mother greeted him as he entered their home.

"Call me Jackson" he replied,his eyes planted on Amelia's face.

She looked exquisite in a simple red dress that was cinched at the waist, a waist he longed to wrap his arms around, a waist that belonged to the woman he had longed to call his for months.

"Hello , " Amelia greeted him politely ,though she was unable to meet the mans eye , the man that was to be her future husband..

"Hello Amelia, " He replied , taking her hand into his and placing a chaste kiss upon it, revelling in the blush that spread across her cheeks.

After all pleasantries were made, they were to discuss the situation. Amelia was to marry him within two weeks and he agreed to pay off all their debts and even offered to buy them a new house ; an offer which was of course refused. During the whole conversation , Amelia sat rigidly, silently with her hands clasped upon her lap, her palms sweaty..

Jackson watched his soon to be wife in awe , in all his 31 years he has never laid his eyes upon a woman so beautiful. He wanted to get to know Amelia, both personally and intimately.

"May I speak with Amelia alone?" He said, addressing her parents.

Amelia's father seemed hesitant at first,though they both conceded and left the living room.

Jackson walked over to where Amelia sat, he took both her hands in his and stood her up gently.

'' I have watched you for months,my darling, surely you have seen me ?" he questioned curiously

" I have not, " she replied, confused at how he knew of her at all.

" Well never mind, I promise to take care of you, you will be very happy with me Amelia.." with that he lifted her left hand and slipped a ring upon her ring finger. She gasped at the sight of it, it was exquisite, it did not look as though it could be bought in all the shops in England.

She shock her head, "I cannot accept this, it is too grand -" she exclaimed

" Nonsense, it is a family heirloom, and you will wear my ring on your finger, " he said sternly..

She seemed dazed as she stared at the ring upon her finger, he smiled warmly at the sight.

" You will become my wife Amelia," he smirked, stroking the apples of her cheeks with the pad of his thumb.

"Yes, Of Course ..and you will help my family," she replied..

"I will take care of everything darling, as long as you will be mine," he said huskily.

Amelia had no reply to that, she could feel her knees weakening under the gaze of this incredibly handsome man that was to become her husband..

" I must go now, but I will be back tomorrow and everyday until our wedding, I want to know everything about my beautiful wife.." He said , he was now so close to her that their lips were mere inches apart.

" Okay.. I will see you out.." She replied, seemingly eager to get out of this compromising position.

His eyes dropped to her lush pink lips , the colour seemed to tease him, luring him closer still..

" I want to kiss you my darling..." He said , staring into her eyes deeply..

" No..." She managed to whisper as he descended upon her.

She was shocked that she was able to utter the words, as the blood rushed to the surface of her skin violently, her heart was racing at his nearness, she couldn't think of what would happen if he kissed her!

" I will kiss what is mine Amelia ." he proclaimed, though he stepped away from her altogether and without giving her the chance to reply, he proceeded to leave the room.

" Be ready by 1' O'clock tomorrow, I will be here to pick you up." He said.