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MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WELL IT ALL STARTED WITH THAT!
Christiana’s point of view Well, it all started with that. The night was utterly bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily. In California, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa. In the south corner, luxurious cars assembled making obvious the presence of talked about personality. A flock of reputed reporters, cinematographer, thronged up in the way holding the necessary equipment – the cameras, mic, and …. That evening Tiger had organized a party cum event at the hotel, for launching his new product – Tessa Di perfum, that happened to be a brand new perfume under his brand – Kelvin. He had invited the business tycoons of Burbank to attend the event. Everyone was aware of the event beforehand except me. I got to know about the event few hours back the kick start. “Hey!” Tiger spoke while covering the distance between the two of us, hitting his knees with the table next to us, and eventually he slipped and fell over me. He was on top of me, measuring my length.
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE THE BURBANK PUB.
Christiana’s point of viewTHE BURBANK PUB.Life is strange.You rarely do know when you will land where and how. Similarly, I did not know that minutes back or say an hour ago.I had no idea how I went from working at the office for hours that morning to an appointment at the salon that afternoon, to visit the studio – Tiger’s studio, to get the pictures of the event, to walking into a bar for the first time in my life – THE BURBANK PUB.First time. Yes. Probably the first time. I had never been to the bar before. Well, it was a local bar located in the heart of Burbank.THE BURBANK PUB.However, I was too embarrassed. I had never been to a bar before, but I was pretty sure that I could tell by my hesitation at the door. I didn’t know what to expect when I walked in because of the awkwardness and completely different surroundings.I was more than twenty-one then, so did not have any issue entering the bar. I reminded myself of that and shook my head, and kept an eye on the guard outs
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WRATH OFTEN CONSUMES WHAT GOODNESS HUSBANDS
Christiana’s point of viewHe spoke.Probably he did.“So, all good now?” Tiger asked me in concern. Nevertheless, I failed to pay heed to him. I didn’t do that purposely. The situation took the major part of my psyche. The escapades of the night had occupied my mind. Jesus. Help your child.“Christiana. Christiana. Christiana…” Tiger called me a number of times, only to get no response from my side. I could barely sense what was happening around me.I did not reply.I did not reply because I was lost.Lost and engrossed in my own thoughts.I took a long breath, to gain my senses...After few minutes.I glanced thoroughly in the room, no one was there. “Was I dreaming? Or he was in real here?” I muttered.“Where is he?” I search for Tiger. “Ah!” I exclaimed while shifting my glance here and there in the room. Tiger wasn’t there.“Ouch!” I got hurt. I collided with the bed – king-size bed of Tiger. While trying to get up.Hit. Hit. Hit.Damn! That shit man. How dare he? “That goddam
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE PENNING DOWN!
Christiana’s point of viewRomantic love?Companionate love?Or both!What is it exactly? I know not! How do I describe our bond, feelings – mutual feelings?No!Not at allThe life which I was living then with Tiger had intimacy, passion but lacked commitment. Or should I say there was a combination of intimacy and commitment without passion. “Ah! So, difficult to put in words.”Lacked commitment as ours wasn’t a sacred marriage, instead it was for a fixed term. At the same time, it lacked passion too, on the flip side intimacy was the constant variable. Love??? “Hahaha!” I laughed satirically.No. no. no.“By the way, why am I reflecting so much. There’s no love, no love! Can’t be also.”Whatever Tiger did was out humanity and concern. Nothing more than that. If there was something else, then it has to be duties/responsibilities. Whatever he did for me ever since the marriage, it was mostly due to that. Harsh reality! But I had to accept that.“Huh!” I pondered the questions which
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WE BELONG TO THE SAME LINEAGE!
Tiger’s point of view“Ama? Is this a joke?” I spoke with one of my employees. “Want the results improving. Enough of shit. You people really think this will work out? Get yourselves checked. Like seriously. I guess all these months of work and training turned out to be useless.” I added further while going through the report and work.Huh!“KELVIN is not just a name or brand rather it is a revolution. It’s a family lineage. We belong to the same lineage. Mind you when I say ‘we’ that means we.” The meeting was to be held in an hour. Everything was to be done by then. I thoroughly glanced over everything. But no!Meeting – there was a meeting to take place in an hour. Business tycoons from United Kingdom were to visit. I did not want anything to go wrong. The current deal then was very important for me. Especially after the successful launch of our brand-new perfume ‘Kelvin.’ Appreciated. There was nothing to be appreciated.“Sir, we tried to make the presentation and report keeping
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE UNEARTHLY!
Tiger’s point of viewUnearthly! Utterly unearthly.Eerie. Uncanny. Mysteriously strange.“Ah! I just cannot process this oddness. What is she up to?” I muttered to myself while peeking through twitched curtains. I squized at Christiana.Hurriedly!Heedlessly. Impetuously. ImpulsivelyAnd what not.While ruminating on her activities, I sat in the chair next to her. “Why! What is the hurry all about? What is making her do so? Quite difficult to get her.” I muttered whilst assessing Christiana’s strange behavior. I call her insane soul most of the time. That does not mean, I mean that. But mostly she proves me right. I mean just look at her now, she is crazy. The way she is having the breakfast… Huh!“Is she hungry?”Famishing. Starving.My mansion has enough food. At least the whole stuff out there in the kitchen and store is enough to feed for a month. “Huh!” Then why is she acting this way.“Is she that hungry that she can eat a horse?” I mumbled. I was sitting next to her, but di
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE MAGNETIC AND NATURAL
Third person’s point of viewIs love in the air? Were the dyad souls falling for each other? Were they attracted and had started to love each other? If a woman loves a man. What happens:When a woman truly loves her partner, she not only is concerned about her present but also plans for a beautiful future. Be it having a home together, or children, she would include everything in her plans.Even Christiana did so. So, did she already love him?Woman:When a woman is in loveShe prioritizes him, chooses him first, looks upon him, prizes him, displays affection and love for him, and respects too. The chemistry is evident. Energy is felt. Relationship feels like magnetic and natural.Christiana had started to do every single thing mentioned above. The only problem with her was she wasn’t aware of why she was doing that? Why? If said about chemistry, chemistry was clearly there in their bond.Magnetic and natural!Everything that happened till then was natural and both of them were attr
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE I FEARED THE WORST
Christiana’s point of view“Ah! What a lovely day.” I muttered whilst jumping out of the bed, flitted to the Italian window and tossed it open.I was awakened to the early risers chirping. The quivering sounds of their wings lurched into my ears like a harmony. “Ah!” I took a deep breath. The city’s fresh air filled in my body. It was beautiful springtime morning in Burbank, California. I looked at the sunlight that was already squinting through the curtains.The just-risen sun shone softly on the city streets, bringing with it a flurry of early morning activity. The birds kept chirping, and the breeze was cool. Everything out there was full of beauty and magic, filled with the promise of a new beginning. The striking beauty outside was nothing less than a picturesque reverie to my eyes.“Let’s start, it’s getting late.” I muttered while glancing at the clock.I eagerly waited for that day. For I would get to showcase my talent before everyone. People would get to know me, and my ta
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MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WORRY!
The warm summer breeze rustled through the trees outside the porch, where Christiana and Tiger sat together on their favorite wooden swing. They watched as their daughter Stella, a recent college graduate, sat across from them, her eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. It was time for a heart-to-heart conversation about her future goals.Christiana gently clasped Tiger's hand and smiled at Stella. "My dear, we've been so proud of you for graduating alongside your brothers, Robert and Gabriel. Your journey has just begun, and we want to know what you're thinking for the near future."Stella's gaze shifted from her parents to the horizon, as if searching for answers in the distance. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "Well, Mom, Dad, I've been doing some soul-searching lately. College has opened my eyes to countless possibilities, and I want to make the most of them."Tiger nodded, encouraging Stella to continue. "That's wonderful, Stella. You have so much po
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE BID ADIEU
Robert's heart raced as he watched Alena walk across the college campus. Her radiant smile lit up the surroundings, captivating everyone who caught a glimpse of her. They had been classmates from the very beginning, sharing countless moments of laughter and learning together. But now, as they stood on the precipice of graduation, Robert's feelings for Alena had taken an unexpected turn, blossoming into something more profound and intense.Every time he saw her, his heart skipped a beat. Her enchanting eyes, her infectious laughter, and her kind-hearted nature had woven themselves into the fabric of his existence. Yet, he couldn't find the courage to tell her how he felt. The fear of rejection and the potential loss of their friendship held him back, leaving him trapped in a bittersweet limbo.As the days passed, a heavy cloud of melancholy settled over Robert. The knowledge that Alena would be leaving for London soon, pursuing her dreams and carving her path in life, intensified his i
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE GROWNUPS
The sun shone brightly over the charming town of Meadowbrook, where the lives of Christiana, Tiger, Helen, Simon, Lucy, and Abraham had unfolded. The passing of time had woven new stories into the fabric of their lives, and now, 25 years later, their children had grown into remarkable individuals.Stella Kelvin, the daughter of Christiana and Tiger, had inherited her mother's grace and her father's determination. Her golden curls cascaded down her shoulders, framing a face that exuded both intelligence and kindness. Stella had always been curious about the world, constantly seeking new adventures to embark upon. At the age of 26, she had just returned from a research expedition to the Amazon rainforest, where she had been studying the diverse flora and fauna.Gabriel Kelvin, son of Helen and Simon, possessed his father's sharp intellect and his mother's warm heart. His deep-set hazel eyes mirrored the depths of his compassion and his fiery spirit. A talented artist, Gabriel had forged
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE HURRAH!
Christiana sat on the couch, gazing out of the window with a wistful expression. Her fingers traced absentminded patterns on the armrest, her thoughts consumed by the absence of her brother-in-law Simon and his wife, Helen. The couple had recently moved into their new home across town, and though Christiana should have been happy for their new beginnings, she couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness in her heart.Beside her, Tiger, her loving husband, noticed her melancholy and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. They had always been a close-knit family, and the sudden void left by Simon and Helen's absence was hard to ignore. Christiana turned to meet Tiger's gaze, her eyes filled with longing."Tiger," she sighed, "I miss them so much. Our house feels incomplete without them."Tiger nodded understandingly. He too missed the lively presence of their beloved family members. The house seemed quieter, the laughter less frequent, and the familiar warmth that Simon and Helen brou
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE CELEBRATION
Christiana woke up with a sense of excitement tingling through her veins. It was the day she had been eagerly awaiting—the day she and her husband, Tiger, would take her brother, Abraham, shopping for his engagement. Abraham and his girlfriend, Lucy, had decided to take their relationship to the next level and were planning to get engaged in just a few weeks' time.As she prepared breakfast, Christiana's mind raced with ideas of what Abraham and Lucy's engagement could be like. She envisioned a beautiful garden party, adorned with twinkling lights and vibrant flowers, where family and friends would come together to celebrate their love. The thought brought a smile to her face as she poured steaming coffee into two mugs.Tiger joined her at the breakfast table, his eyes still heavy with sleep. But Christiana knew that beneath his grogginess, he shared her excitement. They had always been a team, supporting each other through life's ups and downs. Today was no different, as they would h
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE MARRIAGE?
The soft glow of the fireplace cast a warm and inviting light throughout the cozy living room, where Christiana and Tiger sat together, sipping their evening tea. The crackling of the logs in the hearth provided a soothing background melody as they settled into their favorite armchairs. The events of the day had given rise to a topic of discussion that had been lingering in their minds, weighing on their hearts. Abraham and his recent marriage.Christiana's eyes were fixed on the dancing flames as she spoke, her voice laced with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "Tiger, have you ever thought about Abraham's marriage? It feels like such a sudden and unexpected turn of events. I can't help but wonder if he made the right decision."Tiger leaned back, his brow furrowing in contemplation. He took a deep breath before responding, his voice filled with empathy. "I've pondered the same, my love. Abraham has always been independent, following his own path, unyielding to the expectations of
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE VIBING
Christiana stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her dress and smoothing down her hair. She couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest. Today was a special day—it was her brother Abraham's birthday, and she and Tiger had planned a surprise party for him. Abraham had come to stay with them for a few days, and Christiana wanted to make his visit memorable.In the living room, the sound of laughter and chatter filled the air as Tiger welcomed the guests. They had invited a small group of close friends and family to celebrate Abraham's special day. The room was adorned with colorful balloons and streamers, and a long table was set up with delicious snacks and treats.Christiana glanced at the clock and realized it was almost time to reveal the surprise. She took a deep breath and walked out of her room, making her way downstairs. As she reached the bottom of the stairs, the guests erupted into cheers and applause."Surprise!" they shouted in unison, and Christiana could
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE FRESH START
Tiger paced back and forth in the grand living room of the Kelvin palace, his mind racing with worry and frustration. Christiana, his wife, watched him with a heavy heart. They both knew that their family was on the verge of yet another painful split. Simon and Helen, Christiana's brother-in-law and sister-in-law, had made the difficult decision to leave the Kelvin business empire, driven by a deep sense of disappointment and resentment.The root of the problem lay in Tiger's denial of Simon's long-awaited promotion. Simon had dedicated six months of hard work and unwavering loyalty to the Kelvin business. He firmly believed that he deserved recognition for his efforts and a chance to prove himself in a higher position. However, despite his qualifications and capabilities, the higher authorities had refused to acknowledge his potential.Christiana reached out and gently touched Tiger's arm, attempting to calm his inner turmoil. "Tiger, I understand that family dynamics can be complica
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE RIFT
Christiana sat in her favorite armchair in the living room, a cup of steaming tea in her hands. The sound of raindrops tapping against the windowpane provided a soothing backdrop to her thoughts. It had been a long day, and she was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.Her attention was momentarily interrupted by the distant sound of the front door closing. She recognized the voices of her sister-in-law, Helen, and her brother-in-law, Tiger. Curiosity piqued, Christiana put her cup down and discreetly positioned herself closer to the open doorway, hoping to catch snippets of their conversation.Tiger's voice was low, tinged with frustration. "I don't understand why Simon isn't happy. He's only been with us for a few months, and already he's expecting a higher position. It's not fair."Christiana's heart skipped a beat. Simon, Tiger's cousin, had joined Tiger's office after his own business had gone bankrupt. Initially, Christiana had been relieved to hear that Simon was finding
