She watched as his eyes followed her movements. They were sitted across from each other on his private plane on their way to their honeymoon.The wedding had ended in a frenzy with his mother being emotional,his younger sister ignoring her and his father nodding in approval as they walked down the aisle hand-in -hand as husband and wife.
"You can stare at me all you want.I won't crack"He stated still focused on the opened pages in his hand."I want to go see my mother"she declared."We'll talk about that once we are back from our honeymoon.I do not want anything ruining my plans"He said nonchalantly as he flipped through the business magazine that had been brought to him as soon as he got seated.She grimaced."What plans?this is a marriage of convenience for you.And anything that you think you've "planned" would just be a wasted effort because there is no love between us.There never can be "she responded ending with a defiant pout on her lips that he found was getting difficult to resist by the minute.He gulped down."I don't think you should casually throw around the word 'love' around me again.We both know what we're here for and once 'we' both get what we want,we can go our seperate ways."he answered adjusting himself into the cushioned seat."And what if I end up not getting pregnant within a year?"She asked.He gave her an amused smile as he regarded her from the top pages of the magazine."I don't think you need to worry about that my dear wife.I ran my tests and you are highly fertile especially at this time of the month"he threw out casually.She was apalled."What?!""You ran medical checks on me?And fertility tests at that?"she asked incredulously."I had too."he responded."But what if you're wrong?"she added.He scoffed.Closing the pages of the magazine,he placed it back on the upholster of the cushion then leaned closer until he was a hair's breadth away from her.Her heart leaped in her chest.She felt her cheeks stain pink at his proximity.He stared down at her lips and unconsciously,she stared down at his too.She watched his eyes blaze with desire as he moved slowly to close the distance."Would you like to test out that theory?"he whispered so close to her lips.Her heart beat rapidly against her ribcage at the uttered words.He stretched out his hand drawing her body dangerously closer to his.His hand found the zipper of her wedding gown and worked to draw it down.He let out a triumphant smile as he dragged the zipper all the way down to the stopper at the end."Micheal"she whispered softly and tried to pull away but his hand reached out,pulling her back into him.He slammed his lips on hers to still her movements.His lips tasted like whiskey,as he sought to seek entrance unto her mouth.He nibbled on her lower lip which elicited a moan from her.Taking that as an opportunity,he thrusted his tongue into her mouth,reveling in her juices."You taste so good."he moaned against her lips as he went up for air.His hand worked on the straps of her gown letting it fall down her slender shoulders,exposing a good amount of cleavage.His hands grazed lightly on her aroused nipple and she shivered at the electricity she had felt as it ran through her.He trailed kisses down to her nape,kissing and nibbling all the way to the base of her throat.He let out a satisfied sigh as his hand cupped one luscious mould into his palm filling it.He brought his lips back up on hers giving with as much fervour as he took.They didn't know how long they stayed locked in each other's arms but they paused at the sound of the pilot's voice through the intercom."Everyone please fasten your seatbelts,we're ready for landing."the automated voice sounded.She adjusted the strap of her gown covering up her exposed chest while he readjusted himself on his seat,settling back into it.She raised her arm to her back to adjust her zip but it got stuck.Noticing her struggle he walked over to where she sat,turning her away from him, he worked on her stuck zipper.She let out a sigh of relief as the zip ran up closing her exposed back.She gave him a grateful smile as he sat back in his seat which he returned."Thank you"she said gratefully."Don't thank me yet.We're not done here"he said gesturing with his finger between the both of them.She looked away with a shy smile playing on her lips.Once they had arrived,they were whisked away by the Limousine that he had had arranged for them."Welcome Mr and Mrs Wheeler"The butler said as he gestured towards the car,opening the car door for them."Thank you Simon"Micheal responded as he ushered her in first.She plastered on a fake smile and proceeded to take up his offer.Her mouth grew wide with the amazing expanse of room that was fully stocked up with wine,snacks and even comfy covers that appeared to be for sleeping.He must have noticed her shock which had cause him to ask."You like it?"He spoke up,startling her from behind."Its amazing"She responded in awe.Her eyes roamed around the limo.She had heard multiple stories about Limousines but none of them prepared her for this.It was a discovery. How was there so much room in this tiny car?Meanwhile,Micheal found it harder to look away at the light in her eyes as she stared around the limo in child-like wonder.He had been in one mutiple times but now it truly felt amazing that this was the first time he found it exciting to be in one."You can help yourself to whatever you like"he offered.She eyed him skeptically but he gave a go -ahead.Her lips widened into a smile as she helped herself to the array of fruits that had been prepared while he settled for a glass of wine as the limo began to move.After a short while of exploring,she let out a tired sigh plopping on the long recliner couch."I'm tired.I just need to sleep"She said tiredly and laid her head to rest."I wouldn't do that if I were you"he said twirling the gold liquid in his glass.She frowned in confusion."I don't understand."She asked."Because there isn't going to be much sleeping done tonight"He stated."Its our first night"he said gulping the contents of his glass.He placed the glass gently back on his holder as he eyed her seductively."I need to ...tell...you something"she stammered.His forehead wrinkled in a frown."What is it?"He asked.She hesitated unsure of the decision to reveal this or not.She didn't know what he would think of her once he heard it.He let out a resigned sigh and relaxed unto the cushion placing his entwined hands behind his head for support as he regarded her from underneath his lashes."I'm a virgin"she blurted outHis eyes widened in shock.Michael's povHe blinked once. Twice in surprise. Trying to understand what exactly she had said more out of disbelief rather than doubt."Mr Wheeler?"She called staring back at his dumbfounded look.She waved a hand in front of his face which caused him to wake up.He cleared his throat."Sorry...am just trying to wrap my head around this piece of information"he said clearing his throat in-between. She hung her head solemnly. "I understand.Its understandable if you choose to get yourself a new wife"She said sadly.He frowned."I never said that."He stated gruffly.Her head whipped up to stare at him in disbelief. He gulped down having difficulty swallowing ."Virgin or not.You are my lawfully wedded wife .And as the contract states you have to satisfy me in bed until an heir is sired"he stated stoically.Loosening his tie,he took a step towards her until he was sitting besides her on the couch.She moved to put distance between them but he wasn't having that.He pulled her towards h
ALINA'S POV "Micheal!"She cried out as he locked the door behind them.He stared back at her with a smug smile."So we won't be interrupted."He explained. She felt her heart rack heavily in her chest as she thought about the impending step they were going to take.It's not that she couldn't do it because she knew she eventually had to .It was in the contract.But that didn't make the decision easier.She knew what she was getting herself into when she signed the contract to save her mother and she had to go through with it."I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time"He said taking a menacing step forward as she took one backwards.His hungry gaze made her heartbeat quicken at the thought of what his mind had in store for her."Micheal...lets... talk...about this.I don't want to do this anymore"she panicked as the back of knees came up against the bed ."Too late"He growled before pushing her gently unto the bed.She felt the ruffles from her amazingly designed wedding gown
MICHEAL'S POV"Please call them back!"She cried."I can't,they're still in surgery.We'll know once she's done"He responded. "But I need to be there for her?!"She replied.He let out a frustrated breath."What is it you want,Alina?"He asked approaching her side of the bed."I want my mother to be okay"she sobbed."And she'll be alright, Just trust me"he comforted,stretching out his hand which she took."Please let me see her.Just once please "she begged once she was on her feet.His lips pursed in thought."You know I can't do that"He answered with a pained expression."Why not?!"She asked."Because that was the terms of the agreement.And so far you've been doing so well keeping your end of the bargain. "He explained sarcastically.She gave him a bitter smile taking a step back away from him."No more breaking the terms of the contract"He declared. She scoffed ."My mother is possibly dying and you're here talking about your stupid contract!"She said in a harsh tone.Her chest heave
ALINA'S POVShe had never imagined that she would be meeting his parents this early into their marriage.She thought she would be able to have more time to prepare before meeting them.It was nerve wracking.She never got the chance to find out what they thought of her during their wedding.She stepped back a little to gaze up at him."Do we really have to?"She asked hesitantly."Yes"he answered without hesitation. "If we really want to sell the story,we have to make my parents believe it.Its bad enough I shocked them with my wedding but I know they would want to meet their daughter-in-law,so I want to give them that respect."he explained.He put distance between them because he couldn't resist her for so long."So go upstairs and get ready"He told her."I don't think am ready to meet them yet "she confessed.His features softened.His lips pursed in thought."I don't think we have a choice anymore."he responded coldly."Please"she pleaded desperately."No and that's final."He said shut
MICHAEL'S POVWords couldn't explain how remorseful he felt concerning what had transpired tonight.He could feel her defeat from the drive back home all the way to their bedroom.She hadn't spoken a word since the meeting with his parents.As he watched her crouched up on her side of the bed,he watched her shoulders tremble gently and his heart broke even more because he knew she was crying.He knew that his parents were not going to accept the marriage so easily but he hadn't expected it to go side ways like it did tonight. He pulled the duvet higher up her shoulder and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. "Am sorry"He whispered before turning over to sleep.It took a while before he finally succumbed to sleep but he felt the bed dip when she left the bedroom later into the night.Scuffling of feet woke him up the next morning.His hand reached out towards her side of the bed and found it empty.Which meant,she had not come back later that night. He let out a defeated sigh.Pulling the du
ALINA'S POV The morning started out great.She had begun her day preparing breakfast because that activity always found a way to calm her because in a way,she had control there.From choosing the breakfast she was preparing, to the ingredients and the quantities that would be used,it gave her a bit of control that her life lacked at the moment.She just hadn't expected to see Micheal downstairs so early.It was a nice surprise and the time they had spent together was something that had replayed over in her mind,looking for something that she did that must have made him so annoyed at her that he had snapped at her when he was going out that morning.All she had wanted was to give him a handful of cookies to munch on during the day.He needed energy for the day and that was her only intention.Except she realized that he didn't like that at all.Her resolution to do better for his mother and family to accept her,at least,for the duration of the contract slowly faded away.It was nothing sho
MICHEAL'S POV "Donald,I need you to do an extensive research on the ownership of Stacc estate"he ordered. "Right away sir"his assistant responded. He ended the call feeling more in control than he had been all morning. Alina's suggestion was indeed a good one.Yes,they needed to consult his wife. Mr.Stacc was a man that had married into wealth and from the circle he mingled with,he had often had conversations with the couple and it was clearly evident that he obeyed his wife because she owned the bulk of all their assets.And she would definitely not be too happy to hear that her husband was planning to change the plans they had already finalized on.Especially without informing her first,assuming she didn't know already.Which he highly doubted. He breathed a sigh of relief. "How come I didn't think of that?"He thought aloud as he plopped down on his chair. He rubbed away the slight ebbing of a headache. Reaching for his cabinet, he pulled out a packet of orange pills and some as
ALINA'S POVWhen she had gotten out of bed that morning,she had found Micheal's side of the bed empty.She cranked the ache in her neck from staying so long on the couch.She had had a good cry with her best friend Samantha who was her roommate back in university.They had formed a strong bond during those formative years.Trailing downstairs to the kitchen,she found it empty.Had he gone to work?Glancing up briefly up at the aesthetically placed wall clock that over looked the chandelier that spoke volumes of how wealthy her husband was.The clock read 7:34am.She frowned in confusion. Why did he have to go to work so early. And he didn't even have time for breakfast.She spent the rest of the day cooking,cleaning and glancing through the stack of magazines that's had been strategically placed beside the couch.He had thought it through well enough.From the dressing room,to the magazines and the kitchen pantry everything screamed of planning.She had taken the whole afternoon and the re
MICHEAL'S POVIt took all his resolve not to react to the stinging on his cheek.Instead, he settled for straightening up the smile on his face."Mrs Sanders, hello to you too" He greeted."Forget the pleasantries, Micheal. You promised me that my daughter wouldn't be put in harm's way anymore!" She shrieked"I blame myself for trusting you!" She said aloud and walked past him to stand beside her bed. She took Alina's hand in hers and gave her a sad smile."My poor daughter is being neglected. I feel so sorry for her. "A muscle ticked in his cheek."Mum, that's not true. He's taking care of me" Alina defended weakly."You're too blinded to see it, Alina. The father of your child should be at your side at all times. Having lots of help from maids wouldn't just be enough. All the things that have happened are a testament to that fact." She complained.Micheal walked out ignoring Alina calling out to him. He couldn't be here anymore.As he stepped out of the room, he took one swing of
ALINA'S POVShe couldn't hold it in anymore. The suspense was eating away at her. Ever since last night, she had been unable to let the image of what she had seen go. There were lots of questions playing in her head. There was no justification for why Linda would be in her room that late at night. And the way she looked when she stood outside her door...She shuddered to think of what must have been going through her mind at the time.That's why she had resolved to trap her in the kitchen when Martha had gone out to get groceries. They were alone."Tell me Linda, what exactly were you doing in my room last night?" She blurted out.Sandra looked up, the corners of her lips twitched but she was calm. She stared up at her with widened eyes."What are you talking about ma'am?" She asked feigning surprise."I was in my bed all night," She said.Alina scoffed."You don't expect me to believe that" she responded.Sandra shrugged."I'm sorry ma'am, but I have no clue what you're talking about
MICHEAL'S POVWhen he awoke, he found her side of the bed empty. He sat up abruptly, panicked. He searched everywhere for her and padded down the stairs shirtless in search of her.He let out a sigh of relief when he found her hunched over on the couch taking a big bite of ice cream. A smile crept up on his face as he saw the guilt playing on her face."I was just craving some ice cream," She said and made a show to bring the lid over it to cover it up.He walked over to her chuckling as he sat beside her."It's okay." He told her."You're allowed to have some" He reassured her pulling the lid off to drop back onto the table. "Go on" He urgedShe eyed him skeptically. "Are you okay?" He asked when she dug in almost immediately.He watched the worry crease on her face.She shrugged her shoulders before taking a big bite."Are you sure?" He asked again.She gave him a forced smile and nodded in response. "I'm okay Micheal. You should go back to bed. You have work tomorrow" she said.
ALINA'S POVShe groaned as the light hit her eyes. "Madam wake up." She heard the voice call out to her.Groggily, she sat up straight."Martha, what are you doing here this early?" She said rubbing her eyes to try to clear her blurry vision. Her head throbbed gently. She groaned, raising her hand to reach for her head, memories of last night came flooding back.Micheal embarrassed her, their fight at the foot of the stairs, her crying her eyes out."Ma'am oh my goodness, your eyes are so puffy. Are you okay?" Martha asked rising to massage circles underneath her eyes with concern laced in her voice.She pulled her head away from Martha's grip."Martha, Martha, I'm fine " she reassured, holding onto her hands, she gave her a forced smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.Martha returned her smile with a nod of her head. She raised a hand to run it down her matted bed hair."Okay ma'am, I'll go downstairs to get your breakfast upstairs. Just freshen up."She said heading for the do
MICHEAL'S POVWhen he had left for work that morning he had been in a good mood. Because Alina had listened to him for once in their lives, she listened to him.Only to find her here, the very place that he had forbade her from coming. His hands fisted on the table. It took most of his willpower to stop himself from walking over to her and rattling her.What the hell was she thinking? That he would allow her to work in her condition. She was selfish if she thought that working here was going to be good for her."Micheal?"He shook his head at the sound of his name being called.MICHEAL'S POVWhen he had left for work that morning he had been in a good mood. Because Alina had listened to him for once in their lives, she listened to him.Only to find her He cleared his throat."Miss Alina Sanders, what is your purpose for coming here?" He asked.There was a pregnant pause.He watched her eyes dart around the room as she thought of an answer. She rubbed her palms across her trouser-clasp
ALINA'S POV"Hello?""Hello is this Miss Alina Sanders?" the automated feminine voice sounded over the phone.She frowned."Yes, this is she" She responded."Okay, am calling about the position of managing director that you applied for earlier this month. You've been selected. I wanted to know when you would be available for the follow-up interview" the voice replied.Her eyes widened, and she clamped a hand on her opened mouth to keep from screaming."I'll be available anytime. When and where will the interview be held?" She asked."At the Empire State Building by 2 o'clock on Thursday. I'll send the details to your email" the female voice recited."Thank you, I'll be there. Thank you, thank you so much" she said excitedly and dropped the receiver back onto the telephone body."Yes!" She swung her fist triumphantly in the air."What are you excited about?"She jerked around to find Micheal behind her. He was dressed to the nines in his dark grey suit with his briefcase in hand. He w
MICHEAL'S POV"Answer me Linda" He asked.He saw the guilt evident on her face then tears rolled down her face."Sir am so sorry, I just added a little more sugar to her tea that's all I did. I didn't know that would cause any effect. I just wanted her tea sweetened " She cried, falling on her knees and rubbing her hands apologetically."Linda get up" Micheal ordered."Am so sorry ma'am" She said.Alina scoffed pulling her hand away from Linda's sweaty palms."No, you're not going to expect me to believe that" she mocked."Alina that's enough." He ordered."She's lying Micheal, can't you see? That's the lamest excuse that I've ever heard in my life. How can an extra teaspoon of sugar cause food poisoning?" She protested."Linda get up" Micheal ordered again. "Don't try that ever again." He warned.Alina threw her hands up in exasperation. "You can both go" He ordered.They hurried away."You're so frustrating!" Alina cried as soon as the door closed behind them."What?!" He asked."
ALINA'S POVIt's been a few days since their last fight. And it's been extremely quiet. Especially from the girl, Linda's end.She was in the dining room, eating her generous spread of breakfast that Martha had prepared with Linda's help to her surprise. Micheal was seated across from her enjoying the plate of waffles and scrambled eggs on his plate without so much as looking up at her."Is everything to your liking ma'am?" the voice broke through her internal musings.She looked up to see Linda staring back at her with a wide smile on her lips. From the corner of her eyes she could see a smirk playing on Micheal's lips as he sipped his coffee.She plastered on a fake smile and shook her head."No thank you" She answered.Linda nodded and turned to leave."Where's Martha? " she asked."She went to pick up some mail from the post office. Someone called her and said it was an emergency " Linda replied with a shrug to her shoulders.She felt her skin crawl at the wide smile on Linda's
MICHEAL'S POVThe look of horror on Alina was enough to warn him about the decision he was about to make.But he stared at his mother's face and form the sad look on the strange woman behind Alina.He knew that she really was stranded and needed his help.Probably the both of them and according to the staff's that was currently employed for the sole purpose of making it easier."Micheal please can I talk to you?" Alina asked stepping to the side past him with one disapproving frown.He followed suit."What are you thinking?!" She snapped then cleared her throat lowering he voice to a hushed whisper."Do you you even know what you're planning to do? That woman is dangerous!" She explained.His frown dissipated to a slight twitch to the corner of his lips."You're just feeling apprehensive after what happened last time. But am sure it was a mistake. She is was just trying to help my mother" he argued.Her eyes widened in surprise. She stared at him like he had grown to heads."She attac