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"What the actual fuck is this, huh!"
I can't describe Ash's face as she reading the paper I brought with me. This is the best way I could do to make her agree to this contract marriage. Besides, this is how I propose; through paper and written words.
"Why? Just add rules or even payment if needed. I'm willing to settle any amount."
Ash, slammed the table and snort. She's staring at my face like actually thinking of how she could kill me here and now. Few moments later, I saw her eyes get red and watery.
"I-will-not-marry-you damn pale creature!"
She emphasize each words. Making sure that I could hear it well and clear. Anger are also visible along with her voice. Tears, successfully escape her eyes but wipe it immediately.
"I need to get married Ashley! That's the only way I could obtain fifty per--"
"Then hire a girl! Not me! I won't get married just because I need to do it! I didn't have had a boyfriend even once for God's sake! This is nonsense!"
He cut me in mid-sentence. Yet, her confession somewhat made me feel glad. Never thought this beautiful woman haven't experience yet to be in a relationship. Besides, she's the only woman I know. Where the hell I could find a woman that I would be able to touch? I don't even talk this freely to others.
"P-please, Ash. Grandma wants me to get married first before I could get the fortune."
She sigh in front of me and shook her head in disagree. I know she cares a lot for me especially she knows what I went through. Therefore, I never thought marriage is this important for her.
"Look. I'm a friends of yours, that's true. I really like to help you with anything but not this. We don't have special relationship to get married. Besides, how come a woman will say yes if you don't know how to propose properly."
"But... You're the only girl I know. J-just think of my proposal deeply." I tried to convince her.
"Proposal your ass! I know lot's of woman, I will set a date for you. That's the only thing I could do to help."
Ash stood up with disappointment on her face. She angrily threw the piece of paper on the table in front of me. But I immediately caught her hand, yes, I could touch her now and only her. I still don't touch other people and things that I know are dirty.
"I only need you Ash and I like you, really."
Her eyes widened but cope up instantly. She revoke her hand harshly from me and speak.
"I want marriage with love, Suga. We don't have that."
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I was floating in air while walking through this dark valley. Only the tall street light with yellow bulb lighten up the way. Yet, I wasn't afraid to walk alone because some people are be seen around, also walking and taking the same path as mine.
I like you, really.
"That pale creature sure knows how to piss me off."
I murmured under my breath. Anyway, I asked Jin's permission to let me sleep tonight with my mom. Besides, today is their monthly anniversary as couple. I need to give them space. Anyway, both of them already became bolder about their relationship in front of me. Everyday, they are sweet as chocolate that melted resulted from the warmth of their love and affection for each other. I hope I could found love like that.
"Mom! I'm here!"
I tried to call mom when I finally entered her small room. She still stay here in the models dorm. Most of them here calls my mother, mom as well. I put down on the small bedside table the food I bought for her and I sigh to see how mess was her room. Not really a miserably mess but some papers are on floor. I pick them up one by one and tried to check what's written on it before putting them in small trash bin she have inside the bed room. I next did sweep the floor so everything is clean before mom came back. I guess, she go out for a while.
I even sweep under the single bed and dust resulted me to cough yet I kept sweeping the floor. Then form there one small paper roll over the floor. It was crumpled like other papers and I immediately pick it up to see what's in it.
Carefully, I open the crumpled paper and what I saw was a photo of me walking on my way home to Jin's mansion. I was actually alone and the photo was taken 3 months ago or so if I'm not mistaken.
I flip the photo and drop the broom after I red the message at the back. The bad guys followed us and actually after my mom? The message didn't mentioned how much the debt my dad left. I wonder how much was it that they don't stop pestering us.
"H-how long have you been here?"
I saw my mom's pale face as she gaze at the paper I was holding. I swiftly turned to her. Mom on the other hand snatched the paper from my hand angrily.
"Why didn't you tell me about it mom? I could just save money for the debt! I have dece--"
"It's 10 million! Now, tell me where we could find that big amount of money?"
Fear and sadness was all over mom's face. I don't know why she kept it secret from me. I am her daughter. I have the rights to know.
"I can lend money from my boss or other friends. I can pay them back. I will work all my life if needed!"
Mom, grabbed my hand and pressed it. Tears escape her eyes as she gaze at me.
"It wasn't about the money Ash. There's more."
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Update.
Now, I know everyone will asked if Ashley's mom was Suga's mom.
Obviously it's a yes. But, none of them are aware. Okay? Only us, readers knew about it! He he.
