Chapter 32Ruby watched in disbelief as Jaxon expertly chopped and sautéed, his movements fluid and sure. Who knew he had a hidden talent? Maybe there was more to him than just a pretty face, a muscular physique, and a sharp tongue.She emptied the contents in the glass as she slowly dropped the cup on the table.Then she began to watch Jaxon as he cooked.He looked so serious and from the smell filling her nose, she could tell that whatever he was cooking was going to be a blast.Finally, he was done.The dish looked absolutely mouth-watering, and the scent wafting from it was heavenly. But more than the food, it was the look on Jaxon's face that captured Ruby's attention. There was a sense of pride and accomplishment in his expression that she hadn't seen before, a side to him that she found unexpectedly intriguing.“Well?” Jaxon asked, placing the dish in front of her.Ruby picked up her fork and took a bite, her eyes widening in surprise.As Ruby took the first bite, her taste
Chapter 33Ruby jolted out from sleep feeling a sharp pain in her abdomen.“Oh fuck!” She cursed as she rubbed her stomach slightly. It was that time of the month already. The time of the month that she hated the most.The pain, the discomfort, and everything.“Seriously” she muttered getting out of bed, after making the bed. She went straight to the bathroom to freshen up.She usually battled with severe menstrual cramps, and she even fell sick most of the time.After having her bath Ruby slowly stepped out of the bathroom as she looked around the room tiredly with water dripping down her body.She had no tampons, no panties.“Can this day get any worse?” She groaned to herself as she began to walk around her room naked.That helped to relieve her pain a little.It was hurting too much.“Ruby” Jaxon called all of a sudden as the door sprang open.“Oh my gosh,” Ruby muttered as her feet suddenly became rooted to the ground.Jaxon on the other hand found it impossible to move as he fou
Chapter 34Jaxon returned back home that evening and the first thing he noticed after freshening up and coming downstairs was that Ruby was not around.His brows squeezed as he drank some water.He checked her location from his phone and it showed that her phone was right in the house. Then was she?He had known her long enough to know that she would rush downstairs if he came back from work.At least, she should have been lingering about.He decided to check it out and see what was going on.He had already received a text from Rachel a long time ago that the clothes and the things Ruby requested for were successfully delivered.“Ruby?” He called softly as he slowly walked to her room.“Ruby, are you in there?” He asked as he knocked on the door softly.“Ruby?” He asked again, placing his hands on the door knob.He realized the door was open, so he opened it and walked in.“Ruby?” He called as she entered the dimly lit room.He could see a figure on the bed and he knew that it was Rub
Chapter 35Jaxon pursed his lips, his patience wearing thin. What was she even saying? There was no way he was going to join her in bed! For what?“Please” Ruby groaned loudly. That was not of the remedy she used for relieving her menstrual cramps. Ophelia and Kim were the ones that usually helped her. Every month.Ruby was clearly in agony, writhing on the bed, her eyes squeezed shut. Jaxon could see the pain etched on her face, but still, there was no way he was getting involved. Period cramps were a strictly “no man’s land” area as far as he was concerned.He backed away a step, holding up his hands. “Look, I know you’re not feeling well, but I’m not—”Ruby cut him off with a loud moan. “Just lie here with me,” she pleaded.“Please..” she begged again as she pouted.“Or do you want me to die here?” She added.“Not that I care if you die” Jaxon scoffed as he rolled his eyes. That was none of his business if she wanted to die.But it was definitely not going to be under his roof.“Y
"Get ready to pick up your sister's corpse the next time you come to the hospital!" The voice from the other end of the line barked at Ruby, causing a cold shiver to run down her back. "Wha-what?" Ruby muttered. "What do you mean by corpse?"""I'm afraid your sister's treatment has been put on hold due to unpaid bills, Miss Ruby." The nurse replied with a much sharper tone now.Ruby sighed, tears welling up in her eyes. "Please, I'm begging. Don't take her off treatment, you know she needs it, Ma'am""If you think I'd keep giving her drugs and injections when you are yet to pay the money you owe the hospital, and risk losing my job, then you need to have a rethink, Miss Ruby!""I'll try to pay up, just don't abandon her in that state, please""My hands are tied. You need to pay before anything else can be done. Do you want to see her dead?""No!" Ruby cried out."Then, pay your debt so we can resume treatment on her!" With that, the call ended..Tears streamed freely out of Ruby's
Chapter 2"Tell me, Ruby!" The male voice behind her said, "Are you selectively deaf? I'm certain you heard me quite well."Slowly, she swung around to face the man. There was an obvious look of disdain on his face. He raised a finger and flicked it at her, urging her to edge close to him. Ruby was stunned, barely able to believe what was happening. Did he just agree to make her his wife in exchange for any money she requests for? She was at a loss at whether to cry or smile, rather she remained numb, staring down at the man. "If we will pull this off, you need to stop acting like an aged donkey!" The man snapped.She nodded. "I asked earlier, what gave you the courage to approach me?" "You look like a man in need of a wife," Ruby stated bluntlyThe man frowned. He cast a glance at his wristwatch, and let out a long hiss. She was right. He needed a wife. The woman he had agreed with to sign the documents with him had stood him up, even after he explained how important it was.
Chapter 3"Don't give me that look!" Jaxon said sharply as he shoved his phone into his pockets. "You look like you've just seen a ghost!"Ruby swallowed hard. "Don't you want to leave? Get into the car, let's drop you off at the restaurant""Oh-yeah," She muttered and went in.After the driver drove for some minutes, Jaxon broke the silence in the car. "Have this!" He said, handing his phone to her.Her right eyebrow shot up, "Why?""Take this!" He said with impatience, "Ruby, one rule you must obey as long as we interact is to do whatever I say. Now, get this phone!" His voice was firmerWith shaky hands, she collected the phone, eying him. The other men in the car were silent and a soft music played in the car radio."Now, input your phone number in there." He said.She nodded and started to punch her number in, eager to please him. He had such a controlling aura that left her with no choice than to do whatever he wanted. He snatched the phone from her and saved her number."Wha
Chapter 4"You don't just ring up my line, after making me sign a marriage contract with you and ghosting me," Ruby yelled in annoyance on the phone at the same man she was trying her best to forget.There was a short silence on the other end of the line."I know you heard me, Mr. Jaxon!" She said, more angered by his silence, "You went two weeks without speaking to me, I'm sure you can make it two years" She mocked."Watch your tone!" Jaxon's deep voice replied, "You're my wife now, and you'll do as I say." "I'm not your wife, not in any real sense. And I'm at work right now, so I can't just drop everything for you.""You'll quit that job, effective immediately," Jaxon ordered, "I don't want my contracted wife working in a place like that. You need to be available whenever I desire."Ruby's face flushed with anger. Her hands trembled as she gripped the phone. "You can't just dictate my life like that! I won't quit my job, and I won't be at your beck and call."Jaxon let out a mirth