LOGINShare
Chapter2: The Contract
Last Updated:
2024-07-10 19:56:04Everyone had a normal look on their faces; I was the only one confused.
Bryan dropped his wine glass and then turned to Mr. Holland and said ‘Here is just fine sir’ Mr. Holland then looked at his sister and granddaughter before turning to another man dressed in black which I didn’t notice till now and collected a folder from him.
Bryan then took the folder and signed it immediately without even reading the contents; I found it odd because Bryan is one person who reads everything.
Just after that Mr. Holland, his sister Margret, and his granddaughter Helen all got up and headed to the door, and out of excitement Margret turned to me and said “We cannot wait to make you part of our family.”
I was so confused wondering what the whole dinner and contract was all about while still in my thoughts my stepmother and sister came to me and congratulated me with weird smiles and as they worked out of the room they were both laughing.
As soon as Bryan stepped back into the house I bombarded him for answers and clarity, he took me to the home office, shut the door, and poured himself a glass of whiskey.
He went back to his chair and faced the window for more than 30 minutes Bryan refused to talk and I was running out of patience, just as I was about to shout at him the next words that came from his mouth melted my anger he said ‘we are going bankrupt’ I became sober by the words but I gathered a little energy to ask.
‘How’?
Bryan tried to explain to me how the business has been bad and they have lost millions from bad investments. He said I don’t even have enough money for Dad's medical bills.
Then I asked about the contract he just signed he said “That’s our only hope… you are our only hope, Amelia”
That night he drove me to the hospital and all I could think about were his last words to me at the office, when I looked at my dad on the hospital bed I knew I had to do whatever it took for him to get out of this condition. I thought about it long and hard and figured I would talk to Bryan about the contract after school on Monday.
So that evening after dinner I went up to the office to see Bryan… the whole office reeked of alcohol, Bryan was nowhere in sight and there were papers scattered all over the place.
I began to pick up the papers and as I got closer to the desk in the middle of the office that was when I saw Bryan lying on one of the chairs on the balcony with a cigarette between his lips and a glass of whiskey in his hand.
He did not notice my presence immediately so a sound to bring him back to the present.
He looked surprised to see me yet, padded the space beside him, and asked me to sit. After speaking about random things which included my day at school the next thing he said knocked the air out of my lungs.
The contract is a business deal and a marriage proposal… What!
Related chapters
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 3: The Marriage Proposal
“A what?” I ask in shock“Marriage proposal,” I thought about this for almost a month before I agreed to that dinner."It is more of a contract marriage. The deal is such that if we agree to the marriage proposal the business deal will automatically be ours." Bryan tried to explain further.I thought he was joking. But I looked at him and I discovered. Lord! He was serious.I bite the inside of my cheeks still trying to understand what he just said. I couldn’t say no right away because I knew what was at stake.Isn’t there any other way… I’m not ready for marriage and I’m still in school, tears were already rolling down my eyes as I spoke to Bryan.I could see the look of defeat in his eyes and I did not want that as he has always been like a real brother to me and not just a stepbrother.“I want time to think Bryan,” I said pressing my lips together.“Sure. Take your time; I won’t force you; if you don’t want to get married. He said with so much hope in his eyes.Giving him a nod I
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 4: The Holland Mansion
How well do you know the Holland family? I asked Bryan on our way to the hospital to see Dad.“We have been business partners for a while… he is a very nice and polite man you’ve met him before during the dinner remember.” Yes, I remember but am I getting married to an old man?Bryan looked at my face and asked what the problem was and all of a sudden he started laughing hard, “Do you think you are getting married to the grandfather.”Curiosity was written all over my face… Bryan eventually stopped laughing and said “Mr. Holland has a grandson but he is someone people regard as invisible his sister Grace is the one everyone knows. She even comes for business meetings with her grandfather”I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding “So I am getting married to the invisible Mr. Holland”“Yes, you can say that… I have a business meeting with the visible Mr. Holland you should come with me. Although I have never seen your future. Husband. Mr. Holland assured me that he is of good b
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 5: The Encounter
With all his wedding preparation I almost had work I had work, I worked at a small homely café and I knew almost all our customers cause like I said it was a small place.I got in a few minutes to my shift and went to the back to get ready.As soon as my shift started I had customers at my table already, I was taking an order for a customer when the manager called on me and asked that I serve a table that wasn’t mine. When I tried to ask why he screamed at me so much that it got the attention of the whole café.“Yes sir” I replied quickly and hurriedly left his presence.“Sir what would you like to have,” I asked the customer still a little teary.He didn’t even raise his head or remove his face cap, he stretched his hand and I gave him the menu.“Do you expect me to read anything on this wet piece of paper?” he asked arrogantlyI wanted to reply but that voice sounded so familiar. I picked up the paper from where he threw it and saw that it was wet.After he placed an order for a cup
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 6: The Wedding
“You need to get married now” Shock! That’s all I felt.“What do you mean now?” I asked confused.“Look your invisible husband has suddenly become visible and he wants the wedding today” he repliedI went to sit on the pavement confused… I started feeling dizzy and seeing Bryan pacing was not helping so I had to sit to catch my breath.“That’s not possible. How is that even possible?” I started thinking out loud.“He said the wedding is today or the deal is off and that makes the contract useless” Bryan was already agitated.“Can I please speak to him?” I asked Bryan“I am afraid you can’t”“Why?” because he sent this letter.I read the letter and I was back on the pavement in tears. It was either marrying him now or we lose the deal completely.“What time do we have to get there?” shiit we are late fast get readyWe both ran into the house but to our surprise Hailey and her mother were already dressed for the occasion. With no time to wait, I sprinted up the stairs and got ready as f
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 7: Moving Out
“What the hell is going on here?”With that, everyone turned to look at me. I was so surprised to see what was going on but I didn’t put it past them because, with the evil twins, anything is possible.So when I left the hospital I went straight home to pack my things because Big H called and informed me that he would send a car at noon to pick me up. I left the hospital after speaking to the doctor and as soon as I got home I went straight to the garage to pick up my boxes but to my surprise, my stepmother and her vicious daughter had started a yard sale and they were selling out all my stuff.“Who does a yard sale in such an environment?” I had to ask who was more stupid to come up with the idea.We lived in one of the finest estates in the city, so I'm wondering which of the two evil sisters came up with such a stupid idea as a garage sale. While all this was still in my thought.The more foolish one said“There’s a first time for everything,” I turned to look at those who had boug
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 8: Moving In
The drive to the Holland mansion was quiet and as soon as the car was parked Big H was there to welcome me properly. When I got there was lunchtime time so he said to have lunch first before he took me on a tour of the mansion.“We didn’t know what you liked so I asked them to make everything a lady likes” That was his reply to my reaction when I saw the dining table. The food was so much that we could eat it for 2 weeks without making anything new.After dinner, he took me around the mansion as promised. He showed me the west wing which was his side of the mansion and then he got tired. So we sat at the office in his wing and then he started showing me pictures and then I asked a strange question“What is my husband’s first name?” Grandpa looked at me with so much surprise“What do you mean by that love?” He asked still having a surprise look on his faceI became confused and Grandpa asked, “he didn’t tell you his name when you guys met but you told him yours, why?”Met where…when? t
Last Updated : 2024-07-10Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 9: My Husband
“Who was that man, how did he fall off the forbidden stairs and why was he covered in blood in the Holland mansion” I still want to knowit's been 2 weeks since I moved into the Holland mansion my moving-in experience is one I will always remember. school resumes at month end and this is my final session I'm super excited but I'm also worried about what life will be like after school. since I have been in this mansion I haven't seen my husband for once and I haven't had any encounters with him as well.I lazied around at home throughout the day and I went to the garden just before sunset cause I love the view from there.I could still feel someone watching me but the feeling wasn't as creepy as the first day I sat in the garden I was so lost in thought and didn't hear any sound."Amelia, Amelia" I turned around to see Grace standing there. she had changed from her office clothes"When did you get back?" I asked as she sat beside me"About an hour ago" "how was your day?"when the sum
Last Updated : 2024-07-11Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 10: Awkward Moments
Just like that the trans was brokenI turned around to see Grace staring at me with a raised eyebrow and a questioning look on her face...“so, whats going on?”I felt so ashamed that I reacted in such a manner.I adjusted myself and cleared my throat to talk.“hmm, nothing,” I said looking down“So why are you hear at this time, looking lost.”I was very confused about what to say, Just as I was about to say the nonsense in my head I quickly spotted my bottle on the table.“I came to get water” and with that, I ran off saying the quickest “good night” ever.I quickly entered my room and shut the door.My back rested on the door, and my heart was racing fast. It took a while to calm down and then I walked to my bed.I sat in the middle of my bed tired… feeling unknown heat all over my body.I stretched my hands to carry my bottle of water, I slid the lid to the side and bent it but nothing came out that was when I opened the bottle and all I could say was“Ohh shiit!”I didn't even ge
Last Updated : 2024-07-12
Latest chapter
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 21: Sad Feelings
AmeliaI felt like a ghost of myself, I felt so stupid after what he said to me last night. I just didn’t want to feel useless I couldn’t help my mother neither could I help my father. It just feels like I am some bad luck always waiting to happen.The knock on my door brought me out of my thoughts “Come in”“Good morning Amelia, I came to check on you”“Check on me? What’s the time?”“It’s almost noon and you didn’t come down for breakfast, don’t worry I brought you something to eat but Grandpa has been asking your whereabouts since morning”“I didn’t know what the time says I’ll get ready and be out soon” She had such a sad look on her face for me.Lizzy put her hand on my shoulder and stopped me from getting out of bed “Relax Amelia, Grace told me what happened at the hospital”I automatically had tears in my eyes “I acted paranoid, and he laughed at me” The tears were already streaming down my face.“No you didn’t act p
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 20: His Mistake
Amelia was looking at him in total shock… he looked all fine to me without any scars. like I have already started seeing things.“What are you doing out here…how are you even out here” I was bloody confused.Grace touched my shoulder, held my hand, and led me to sit down.1hour earlierGrace Pov“Hello Grace sorry I missed the call Lucas was with my phone. Hello Grace are you there” she wasn’t saying anything I wondered why. I ended the call and dialed again.“Hello Grace” Hello Damien is that you” “What sort of question is that, you called me 2 hours ago but I missed the call thanks to Lucas? How did the meeting go?”“Where are you Damien, because this shit is confusing the life out of me?”She was also confusing the life out of me “I’m out with Lucas”If you are out, who is in the theater now?”My battery died so I went to look for where to charge up a little. I met a nurse who was willing to charge my phone
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 19: The Shock
DAMIENWhat the hell why did Grace hang up on me, I stared at my phone in disbelief. “Damien should I pack up already we need to go home” Lucas annoying voice again.I tried calling Grace again and again but the call kept going to voice mail. “Hey Lucas call Grace and find out where she is” he just nodded and went on with it.“Her number keeps going to voice mail, I tried it twice but I guess she’s on her way home its already past 8 pm” I kind of agreed with him but something still felt wrong.I looked at my wristwatch “She should be home by now put a call through to Lizzy directly” I felt unsettled.“Lizzy said she isn’t home yet but she called earlier that she will be running late” that reply made me uncomfortable. “Lucas call Mr. Ben now, I want to know what time she left the office and get Alex to track her phone now!”“Mr. Ben said she left the office at 5 pm and Alex tracked her phone to its last location which is
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 18: Operation Theatre
I was confused as to what she meant by “that’s my husband.”I immediately followed the stretcher; and tried asking the nurses and doctors questions but no one paid me no attention. When we got to the theater I tried to go in but the nurse blocked my passage.“You can’t go in ma’am “ But that’s my husband I have to go in”Ma’am the doctors have limited time to save the patient’s life, you have to wait till he’s in the clear”Are you sure he will be okay?”Ma’am, we have to wait for the doctors to come out of the theater, but for now, I advise you to call all his other available family members” She walked away.I felt so helpless; I took out my phone and called the only person on my mind.“Hello Bryan, I can’t do anything he’s in the theater and in here doing nothing, they won’t allow me to go in…” I kept rambling until my phone was snatched from my hand.“Why Lizzy I was telling him the problem”No, you were not, you were only speaking about how useless you
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 17: The Supermarket
The mall wasn’t so busy because it was a weekday; we headed straight to the supermarket because Lizzy had a lot on her list.“Here take this, and shop for everything, I'll use this to shop from the other side” I turned to begin my task.“Amelia, please mind the quantity and brands, it’s essential” I just gave her a nod.I picked a trolley and began the supermarket search. I moved through the iles carefully so I didn’t miss anything. As I looked through the list I wondered who ate some of these things because they have not cooked meals with some of the ingredients on the list since I have been in that house.As I moved on picking items and putting them in the trolley, of course looking at the brands carefully, I noticed that my trolley was already full “what is Lizzy even shopping for if my basket is this full” I was just wondering. I signaled to the bodyguard who came with us to come over.I asked him to get me another trolley and a basket I’ll use to buy school-related items that I’l
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 16: Blueberry
I woke up the following morning feeling very relaxed and refreshed, I was surprised to see myself on the bed though I remember sleeping off on the couch I didn’t want to do too much on the first day, thank God he brought me to bed I would have had sever body ache in the morning. I looked around the room but didn’t see Damien anywhere in sight; the room was still dark so where would he have gone to? Did he even sleep in the room at all? I laid in bed thinking about my husband I'm glad I got to finally see his face, now my mind is at ease about his looks.“come in” Who is that disturbing my beautiful thoughts, I whispered to myself.Lucas came in to view “Lucas what are you doing here Damien is not here”I know that ma, but he asked that I take you back to the main house before he left”“Left, what time is it?” “It is 10:47 am ma”“10:4 what! How come no one came to w
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 15: Damien's POV ( My Princess)
I stood there face to face with my wife, and I must say she is quite a beauty just as Grandpa described her. It wasn’t my intention to stay away from her or be invisible but I thought it best since the accident 10 years ago.I'm sure she is wondering what I'm doing at home and in sight all of a sudden. Well, I got word when Jasmine got back to the country after serving her jail time I knew she was going to come straight to my house.So I told Lucas to get the guys ready but I got held up by a little issue so Jasmine got to the mansion before I did. I know she won't do any harm because only I have the one secret that can crush her forever. I just wanted to show her that she had no place here anymore.Her bad character does not fit the one that Mrs Holland should have. I can't believe I used to be in love with such a person, but Amelia has the sort of Holland woman character but she doesn't have the charisma yet I know Grace will do a good job of building the charisma her stepmother and
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 14: Face to Face
The bullets spray kept on for about 10 minuets and suddenly it seasedLucas came to the living room after the incident and took everyone ut of the living room and safely to the stair case.Where is Damien? Granpa stooped by the stairs to ask lucas, “hes taking care of things” granpa nooded and we all continued to up the staircase and to our various rooms.Grace was the first to get to her room, followed by grandpa.As I headed for my room Lucas stoped me “ma’am you cant sleep there tonight”I quickly tured to face him “why?”“Damien asked that we take you somewhere safe tonight”“what do you mean “safe”?” I had to airquote tye word safe “grandpa and Grace just went into theier rooms and I didn’t hear va word from you about safety”He looked at me without saying another word, I tried to enter my room and he grabbed my wrist “I am just following orders ma”“Who else is going to this sfe place”Just you ma” Grandpa and Grace no how to take care of themselves in such situations, and just
Married to the Invisible Mr. Holland Chapter 13: The First Appearance
“How dare you hit a staff in my house?”I ask again, how dare you.”Are you normal, you dare hit her and right before my grandfather”My hearing got heightened at that statement… grandfather.Could this be Damien or another family member. He has never sounded like this even during our few dark encounters. I don’t blame him though this Jasmine girl has a thing for making the Holland men angry.I turned in my chair a little to have a peek of his face and what happened next left me speech lessHi darling how was your day, sorry I came late for dinner it was Lucas who caused the delay. Did you leave any food for me I’m starving?”“Babe, babe” yea dinner. Ill dish some for you just sit here.“No I want you to feed me from your plate, with your hand.” I was wondering what was going on but I played along.He quickly lifted me from the chair like I weighed nothing and put me on his lap and I started feeding him.I still couldn’t see his face properly because of the baseball cap and dark glasse
