There is a girl who loves to sing - her voice is like an angel, soft yet powerful enough to touch every heart that listens. Since elementary, she's been joining singing contests, and when she reached high school, she became part of school clubs and local bands.
Eventually, she formed her own group, the Bandallio, a name that became known in small stages and music bars.
But life isn't all about music.
One unexpected night, a contract changed everything. She agreed to become a contract bride one year only, no love, no attachment, just a deal. After twelve months, she promised herself she'd leave without looking back... and she did.
But what if the man she left behind turns out to be the same person who'll stand in her way again, years later?
There is a man whose dream is to become a congressman, just like his father a man of principles, power, and purpose. His mother died the day he was born, but he grew up with strength, intelligence, and discipline. Politics runs in his blood, and danger never stopped him from pursuing what he believes in.
He once thought he had everything under control... until the girl who walked away from him the girl who was never supposed to matter came back.
Now, fate gives them a second chance, but this time, no contract can define what's real.
COMPLETED ✔️(Editing Soon)
"Marry me."
I nearly spill my latte on the nicest dress I own.
"Are you out of your mind?! We just met... plus I don't even like your face!"
"It doesn't have to be real."
I set my latte down and look at him.
"No woman wants a fake marriage Mr. Mardell. Be less of a dumbass and find yourself a nice girl who'll kiss your ass even when you're ghosts."
"Look, don't flatter yourself" he goes leaning back in his seat. "You just happen to fit the description I gave the press and my family. And I don't like your face either."
I copy his move and lean back against my seat.
"I'd rather slam my tongue in a car door, sir."
The words hit him.
"Good day... and good luck finding a brainless girl to marry you."
I grab my purse and head towards the door.
"$20,000 a week" he blurts out.
I halt and whirl around.
"What?"
"I'll give you $20,000 every week for a month..."
He walks out from behind his desk.
"... if you agree to do this with me."
$20,000 every week for an 'I do'? Which happens to be fake too?
$80,000 in a month to play dress up for one of the youngest and richest CEO's in the world?
"So what do you say?"
His silky voice swims through my thoughts.
"You wanna get hitched for some money? You know your family needs it."
He just had to play the poor family card.
"So do we have a deal? Or I should go on and keep making you lose your jobs before you even start?"
He had a smirk on his face.
God, I hate him! But that money could help us a whole lot.
I glare at him and extend a hand towards him.
"Deal."
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No one ever realizes the implications of messing around with the famous 'Always and Forever' promise until they're cornered with no escape... except the one through their own hell.
Join Noelle and Keith as they embark on this intriguing adventure to find themselves and escape the threats.
#1 in deceit - 17/06/2023
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~Ako