Contract Marriage 2 (Sample)

His rival

"What happened to her?" I asked shocked,

"No, Mr. Black. It is about Fiona. Her baby died after an hour of her birth." Simon's voice came.

The information was a little unsettling. I felt a little bad for that baby. No one deserves to die even if they had a gold digger for a mother. I drove to the hospital knowing Jane will be so disturbed right now. Simon shared the details with me. It was a moderate size clinic. Not too far from where Jane lived. 

I was still pulling the car in front of that clinic when I found Jane sitting on some bench alone. She wore a very sad expression. She wasn't standing too far and I could clearly see her face that seemed gloomy and she looked like she had been spilling tears. 

I still can't figure out the reason behind her behavior that day. I know she is not what she posed. Or maybe my desire for her was so intense. Because whenever I look at her I knew I was looking at the most innocent woman-a specie that I knew was so rare.

The more I look at her the more I wanted to have her. But I was sober enough to know that it was just infatuation. If I didn't control myself anytime soon I might end up wanting to live my whole life with her and that was a whole new stupid. But the fact that I so wanted my hands on her butt was not going anywhere. 

Calling one of my friend I decided to help her out with bills and arranged to send her some coffee. Accepting it or not was her choice. 

Never in my life, I felt so miserable as much as I do when I drove away from her. Yes, keeping my distance from her was the first step to get away from this miserable feeling.

A few days passed. Simon didn't contact and I took it as a sign that she wasn't seeing anyone.

A part of me believed that I was the only one convinced she is special. May be no other man sees her this way. And, I was the only one obsessing over her.

No matter how hard I tried to don't think about her she was always on my mind. She was something I wanted to have but refraining. Because I knew if I insisted to have her I will keep on getting involved. I knew I can end it. But I didn't know how to do it better.

No response from Simon relaxed me without me knowing.

I started getting to my office more often. Because at bars I would only look at every woman and compare her to Jane. Every small thing happening around me was an unwanted trigger.

The gym at home seemed boring. So, I decided to hit the gym that was not too far from my place. I just wanted to change the view. But that turned out to be a good idea. I met Saphire. A blonde petite woman who was wearing a black camisole. She was a trainer and getting her to bed was easy. Just a little compliment about her smile and Dang!

I couldn't have the heart to send her away the next morning. And I fu*king knew it was a good sign. She went to her job. I couldn't recall the details she shared about her because I was too busy to explore her other details.

I went to my office with a much lighter mood. After days I felt truly free. I was over her. I knew that. I called my secretary and asked her if there were any important meetings today. She replied to inform me about one dinner meeting but I still decided to stay and planned to visit in house studios in the building.

"Yes," I responded to the call from the desk.
"Mr. Black, Mr, Erno is here to see you." I heard my desk representative say.
In my dictionary, there was only one definition of Erno. "A person who hated me the most in this world."

Definitely, I wasn't going to be a pu*sy about it. So, I asked the girl to escort him to me personally.

Not five minutes later my door was knocked. That was it. Just because I was allowing him into my office didn't mean I was going to welcome him too.

"Come in," I said aloud and stay seated until he came into my office and took the seat. It was the very first time that he came into my office. But I kept my calm.

"Hello, Alex. I thought to drop and apologize for your loss in the riot. I must say people are some times very easy to stir." He said and I gave him my raised brows.

"It was nothing. Believe me," I tried to sound genuine but he knew better.
"Coffee or anything?" I asked,

"No thank you," He gritted the words a little and I chuckled in response.

"I wanted to invite you to the anniversary of our political party." He said but the amusement on his face wasn't hidden.

It was something new. This man would never invite me to any of his parties. Even if we were seen on any same occasion it made the headlines. Then why now? What was the difference? He had something planned. But what?

"Of course, I will look if I can clear my schedule a little," I replied but the smirk on my mouth might irk him.

"I will look forward to your presence, Alex!" He said before leaving.

The day wasn't busy. And it was time for the gym or maybe have a look at Sapphire again. I couldn't help but recall how her cheekbones were just like Jane. I knew I will get her out of my thoughts. If I can fu*k other chicks I knew my feelings for her were not serious. Yes, Jane is already out, I am sure. I thought while stopping to look out of the large glass window on the thirteenth floor.

But this is when I felt my phone vibrated and take out to look at the screen that says it was from Simon.

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