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A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Thirty Eight- A kiss
Vanessa's point of viewMary's text came an hour after I left the diner. "Let's go clubbing this night. It'll be fun." The text read."Don't say no, I'll see you by six." Another one arrived shortly after.She didn't even give me the opportunity to deny her request, she just assumed I would go through with it.And honestly, I would. I needed some time to unwind after the less than perfect events of the day.I sent her back a thumbs up and made myself busy by watching videos of famous designers while trying to come up with some designs of my own. I started dreaming of owning a design brand for clothes, shoes, bags and other fashion asessories when my dad invited one of his friends to our house. He was a designer and he wore one of his masterpieces.Victoria hadn't liked it of course. She thought it was extravagant and showed too much colour. Plus he wore a scarf which she really hated.I loved the splash of colour and spent hours watching him discuss business with my dad. He finally
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Thirty Nine - Let's enjoy clubbing
Vanessa's point of viewTrue to what Mary said, Anthony was there and he was back to his normal self, teasing me until I turned red in the face.Turned out he was a VIP member in the best club in town but what could I expect from such an important personality.Ronald turned out to be quite different from what I expected.True he was handsome but he was very photogenic, he looked much better in pictures than he did in person but I kept such comment to myself.But he was quite funny so I understood what Mary could see in him."I missed you," Anthony whispered into my ears before he nibbled it gently. He had made sure I was placed in such a way that I was almost sitting on his thighs and he held me in place.Once he got me, he did not want to let me go.I turned my ears away from him "You wouldn't have left me in the bathroom if you knew you were going to miss me," I said to him.We had not discussed anything about what happened and I found out the longer I kept the discussion at Bay, th
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Fourty-After-party
Anthony's point of viewThere was no way I had gotten into a fight in front of Vanessa. She had also gotten injured because of my brash behavior. And she wanted to know about this situation with Dominic.Dominic and Ronald were a package deal that came some months after I lost the Ives family and had no way to contact them. I was in college and already in some sort of depression, I wasn't doing well in my classes and my mom was on my neck.Dad wasn't much help in that case, he just continued to motivate me but he was never around. He didn't care if I was failing or if I was sad.I met them in this party some girl in my class had invited me to. Freshmen like me who had nothing to do. We bonded over our shared dislike for the song the dj was playing, laughing over beer and talking about the girls we liked.It was silly but it was a bonding moment.We stayed together over the years, my grades gradually rose up and I was no longer in a sad mood all the time. It was almost perfect.We tal
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Forty One
Anthony's point of viewFew days after that club outing and things hadn't changed with Vanessa. She skirted around me, watched her words and when she could, she avoided me. I wouldn't lie and say it didn't hurt because it kinda did. But I was determined to give her as much space as she wanted.We had sex whenever she wanted though. Mind blowing sex at various locations of the house, it was almost like we couldn't get enough of each other.But once we were done, like today, the day of my mother's party, she rolled away from me and went to wear her bathrobe."We have to stop this pretense one day Princess," I said, I watched her walk around the room lazily, she picked up various clothing items that had found their way on the floor when we tumbled into the room.She rolled her eyes at me "I don't think I'm ready to accept it all Anthony, I still need time to process everything," She said, more like muttered to herself.She walked towards the laundry basket and dropped the clothes there.
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Forty Two- Does Daniel know how to Party?
Vanessa's point of viewThe first thing I thought about the moment I entered into the Thorns Mansion was the fact that Mary would absolutely hate this sort of party.She wouldn't even allow it to be referred to as a party.I held unto Anthony's arms as we entered, my eyes glancing around at every single thing. I didn't want to seem too eager or too detached for the fashion designers at the party."Relax," Anthony said "Everyone here is going to love you, you're a natural" He rubbed circles onto the palm of my hand "You're beautiful and so talented."I almost snorted at that last line because I found it so cheesy but I couldn't do that here so I just gave him a small smile."Thank you," I said, the smile still on my face."Do you think Victor would be here?" I strained my eyes searching for him as I asked this question.Anthony chuckled "Heavens no, if Victor happens to be here then my mother has done a very bad job at parenting," He replied.I could feel the eyes of different people f
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Forty Three- Auction
Vanessa's point of view"Auction?" I asked, feeling a bit stupid.I did not know the Thorn family did auctions in their parties but I had never gone for a Thorn party before except the Christmas time one and a lot of children had been there."What are they auctioning?" I asked, whispered turning to Anthony.He would give me a reply that wouldn't feel mocking.But Valentina answered before Anthony got a chance to."Pretty girls and their talents," She said, she raised her glass to her lips and I could have sworn she winked at me.Elizabeth slammed her hand on the table "Shut up and stop confusing the girl Valentina," She turned to Valentine with the most murderous expression I had ever seen on her "Control your daughter or I might have to teach her some manners," She sneered at him.Other tables were starting to watch ours with a mild interest and I thought I saw someone that looked like Daniel got up. If that expression Elizabeth was sporting had been meant for me, I would have start
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Forty Four- Private Jet
Vanessa's point of viewI had honestly thought that at this point Anthony and I would be arguing and I'll be screaming things at him with the loudest sound I could muster.I wasn't.We were in his car now, already on our way home."Now Lucas would stay away from me," I pouted, events that happened after he threatened to remove Lucas' limbs one after the other surfacing in my mind at every little interval.Anthony's face was stoic, hard to read."He shouldn't want to go on a date with you," He said simply.Lucas had stared at Anthony when he threatened him and I wondered what was going through his mind. Suddenly, he raised his hands up in surrender."I'm sorry man, I know she's your wife and all that. I just love her designs and wanted to get to know her, perhaps we could collaborate under Valentine's watchful gaze," Lucas said, the easygoing smile appeared on his face again but from his posture, I knew he was forcing himself to be relaxed.Anthony just nodded. He turned towards me and
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Forty Five- Lucas
Anthony's point of viewIt's been two days since we went for my parent's charity auction event and Vanessa and I have been going on stronger. We spend the evenings after a stressful day together, just talking and learning more about the other person.There are so many new things I found out about Vanessa because of this event. She was scared of flying yes but she loved watching the stars now. And she had dated two other guys who weren't exactly up to par.Today I planned on taking her to a real dinner date. I told my plans to Ronald when we were still in my office, going over plans over the fact that he would be travelling away for some time. I needed him to check on some of my hotels personally."Well you sound like you're falling inlove Anthony," Ronald said plainly, he didn't think about it, just said it plainly and openly.I snickered at that. I wasn't falling inlove. I did not plan on falling inlove. There was no decision to fall inlove."I'm not falling inlove Ronald, I'm not a
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Anthony's point of viewEverything was a blur after that. Mom kept on screaming, she lost that calm composure she normally had whenever something was amiss. Mary started crying profusely and Vanessa tried to calm her down.It was all chaotic.Dad however, brought out a cigarette from from his pocket and lit the stick up. He took in a huge drag from the stick and blew the air out.In all my years of living, I had never seen my dad smoke before. I guessed you don't know everyone, not even someone you've lived with for a huge chunk of your life and once considered your role model."What's the matter boy? Haven't seen your old man smoking before?" He asked then smiled at me. He looked creepy now.Another stick was brought out of his pocket and extended towards me. He wanted me to join him.I moved backwards, "I'm sorry but I don't smoke" I told him.He chuckled, the sound different somehow. More morbid."Everyone dabbles in sin now and then, helps us keep a sharp mind," He told me.The so
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Eighty Four- Engagement
Vanessa's point of viewThe dinner was Anthony's idea. He invited Elizabeth and Daniel, Ronald and Mary and I invited Victoria and Victor. I invited my dad and mom."I want to stay away from anything the Thorns are involved in dearest, I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it," Mom politely declined."There's no problem but I would be able to call you so you can chip your opinions right,?" I asked her.I could see her weighing her options, deciding if this would be worth the risk."My friend is suffering in silence, something needs to be done to stop this guy once and for all," I chipped in the one thing I knew would help the case. The one thing she might agree to.She sighed, "You can call me whenever you need to buy make sure they don't get my number."I ended the call and went back to preparing for the dinner.Anthony had been quiet for the past few hours after he decided that this was what we needed. He just went about playing with Xavier and staying out of my way.I watched them
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Eighty Three- Your father Daniel
Anthony's point of view.The sound of Vanessa's moans was the only thing I could hear. The way she called my name and begged me to touch her whenever I teased her for too long was something my body had missed for so long."Princess, you have to relax," I teased her with my teeth, gently nipping on the nipple while I played with the other breast with my hand.She would have glared at me if she could, "Stop wasting precious time, Victor would be back with Xavier soon," She said admist moans of pleasure.I chuckled, "Tell me how much you want me then princess," I slid two fingers inside her and curved it upwards, gently massaging with enough added pressure."I am going to kill you Anthony," She tried to say but the moans was too much for her, she was almost a whimpering mess underneath me.I stopped immediately I knew she was on the verge of an orgasm. I withdrew my hand and just lowered my mouth downwards to place a kiss on her neck."You're torturing me," She whispered in my ears, her
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Eighty Two- You have got to be kidding me
Vanessa's point of viewI was alone again for a few minutes. Mom had to make a call and her absence for those minutes gave me the time to reflect on what she had said about Daniel and the sort of things Dad's friends did to her.If she wasn't lying then something other the drugs was seriously wrong with dad. He hadn't even had the decency of telling us about this.Trading your wife to your friends was the sickest type of thing anyone could do. It was absolutely disgusting.The door opened again and mom came inside the room. I was more than ready to leave this place but something in me told me she wouldn't be as open as she was here outside.She was secure enough to say such things here. She wasn't secure outside."Did you tell any of my siblings this?" I asked."No, I don't think I can tell them. They wouldn't understand especially that sister of yours, Victor wasn't attached to me when I was there, sometimes I even thought he hated me," She said, I felt the pain in her voice even tho
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Eighty One-My mother's side of the family
Vanessa's point of view"Isn't it better we just put this all behind us, honestly I don't think we should meet that woman and open old wounds," Victoria tried to talk me out of the it that day.I was back in Los Angeles and we were all in the house together. Anthony wanted to come with but he had some pressing matters to attend to in town, he kept in touch though.I then turned to Victor, he had a right to give me his opinion too.He shrugged, "She left when I was young and I wouldn't lie and say I don't want to know the reasons and meet her, I honestly do but it's too much, I don't think I'm ready yet," He turned his face to the side so I wouldn't see the tears that were already forming in his eyes."I'm still trying to prevent the bad memories of dad from coming to the surface when I come close to him," He added.I pursed my lips at those words. I had to make Victor see a therapist to help him, what was I saying..... The entire family needed to see a therapist because there must be
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Eighty -Good riddance
Vanessa's point of view"What the heck?"I did not know who uttered those words between Anthony and myself. Out of all the scenerios I had imagined would happen when I finally came to this house, this wasn't what I expected."Josephine," That was definitely Anthony, he held the baby's head with his hand because the shock of the first shout had startled him and he was crying.Anthony had also had the intelligence to bring out his phone and he started recording the scene. He gave me the phone to continue so he could rock Xavier back to sleep."I did not know you were coming now," Josephine jumped out of the man's body, his dick was limp now as he tried to wear his clothes as fast as he could.Anthony seemed to know him."I didn't expect this from any of you, especially you. You're fucking married," Anthony shouted at the man, I was still recording but I made sure Anthony wasn't in the clip.Just Josephine and the man."I'm so sorry, I'm sorry," The man kept on repeating, when he was don
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Seventy Nine- What the heck
Vanessa's point of viewReturning back to town wasn't something I had thought about in a long time. Honestly, I figured we were going to just stay in Los Angeles, plant roots down or just leave the place when we desire.Anthony assured me Elizabeth wouldn't take my brother and son away from me, I hadn't seen her yet by the way but Anthony told me she had come. For a brief amount of time however and had left like there was something on her tail."I can't believe I'm leaving Kylie and all my new friends behind again, I was just starting to fit in," Victor complained to no one in particular, he was in his room putting clothes in his bags.I felt bad I was uprooting him from a new life to the old one again after I initially uprooted him from an old life to this. It honestly wasn't fair to the kid but I didn't know what I was going to do.Anthony and I had decided to give it a try again. A real try this time because there was nothing that could stop us, nothing that would come in the way o
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Seventy Eight-Reconciliation
Vanessa's point of viewThe light was blindingly bright and annoying. They should tell the hospital team to work better and build better lights so someone wouldn't wake up and then think she had gone to heaven.The beeping sound of the machine attached to me annoyed me but I let it be, I was still a little bit detached from reality and I did not want to do anything I would regret later on.A figure was seated on the chair by the side, head bent so I couldn't figure out who she was on time. It was Victoria though."Victoria," I tried to call out, my voice felt scratchy and hoarse from lack of use.She didn't stir so I figured out she was asleep. I did not know how long she had been with me so I allowed her to sleep. I drifted off to sleep few minutes later.I woke up two times after. The second time no one was with me and I was groggily anxious, I almost ripped the needles they had attached to me. Luckily a doctor walked into the room at that exact time and was able to sedate me.I sa
A Marriage Of Convenience Chapter Seventy Seven- Accident
Vanessa's point of viewRegrets. Confusion.Those were the only emotions I felt throughout Anthony's little visit and when he left. Then I felt disappointment because of the way my body reacted to him when he came, when he had us against the wall.The warmness and heat that seemed to pool in between my legs was something I hadn't felt for a very long time. I thought it was because of the pregnancy or childbirth so I didn't think anything was wrong with me.Then Victor. Oh my baby. I had done something I hadn't expected myself to do, all in all I behaved rather poorly when I thought about it."Victor," I whispered before knocking on his door.I had this nagging feeling that Victor would be gone from his room and from my life because he couldn't stand the kind of sister I had become. He would go back to the waiting arms of Elizabeth Thorn."Victor," I called out again, knocked harder but still no response.Was this the silent treatment phase? I opened the door and walked in to find Vic
