Short Story - Negotiating Love

When wealthy businessman Jude Carter promises his dying sister that he'll find someone to share his life with, he doesn't expect it to lead him to Hannah, a waitress with dreams bigger than her small-town life. In a surprising proposition, he offers Hannah a six-month contractual marriage, a prospect that promises financial security for her and peace for his ailing sister. As Hannah steps into this world of wealth and pretense, she not only forms a deep bond with Jude's sister but also gets a glimpse of the man behind the icy exterior. Bound by a shared love for the dying woman and a promise made in a moment of despair, Jude and Hannah navigate through grief and the pretense of their arrangement, only to discover an unexpected love blossoming between them. This heartfelt story is a testament to the fact that love often finds us in the most unexpected places, transforming our lives in ways we never imagined.