Crystal had all the time in the world, yet it wasn’t enough to prepare herself to marry Kayden. She had dreams and pictured scenarios about how it would go and how she would act, but when the day came it was pretty much overwhelming. That was not all, it wasn’t the stress or the dress, or the heavy makeup she was wearing; it was her sister, Cassandra had refused to attend the wedding as well. “Crystal, I have to go now.” She said wiping her tear-stained face with the back of her hand, they had been arguing for more than ten minutes now. “No, you can’t go.” She grabs Cassandra's hands before she could leave again. “Is this because you once dated Kayden?” “No, that’s not it. Please, Crystal, listen to me, Kayden shouldn't see me here.” She muttered softly, looking at the door, as if she was anticipating someone. “And why not? You’re my sister. You are the only family I have now, you should at least be here for me.” Crystal complained, her eyebrows furrowed together, she was bot
The car had been oddly quietly, Kayden had been driving for more than fifteen minutes to God knows where, he didn’t turn on their radio as well and Crystal forced herself to stay awake. Crystal glanced at him, from the sides of her eyes, she didn’t want to make it obvious she was staring at him. She watched him control the steering wheel professionally, the features of his face were relaxed, it was as though he wasn’t capable of any harm. She cleared her throat, deeply disturbed by the awkward quietness; Kayden hasn’t spoken a word to her since the wedding. “Hey,” Her voice came out nasal; she cleared her throat again and then glanced at him. “Do you mind telling me where we are going? You’ve been driving for quite a while now?”She blinked once, twice, three times... she realized he didn’t answer her, he didn’t even react, and it was as though she hadn’t said anything in the first place. “You’re not going to answer me, are you?” Silence again and she groaned inwardly in
“So, you were really talking to Cassandra.” He confirmed, glaring down at her. “Why don't we just mind each other's business?” she tried to reach for the phone but he threw it backwards; her eyes followed the phone to see that it landed on the bed, he turned his head back to her. “I forbid you to talk to her ever again, you wouldn't even meet her as from today.” he ordered firmly. “These are one of the few rules, which I came up with.”“She is my sister! You’re not in any position to forbid me or anything.” she yelled, her eyes almost bulging out of their sockets as she goggled at him. “She is a gold digger, a fraud.” he paused and continued in a more serious tone. “I don't want her anywhere near you.”“Why not?” she pressed “I don't want her getting ideas into your head.” She scoffed trying to push him off. “Is that the reason you told her not to attend the wedding? Are you some kind of a sick bastard? her plagued blue eyes were narrowed at him. “I wonder if it’s common etiquet
Crystal had her hair done right after she was scrubbed clean by those people Kayden called in; she had never been forced to have a bath in her life especially by women in her peer. Once you are married to a multi-billionaire, your life isn't yours anymore; she cringed when someone scrubbed some pale white liquid along her back. She was dressed in a green floral gown that made it just a little above her knees, the design is very simple. It had a bow just at the waist to fasten it and a button at her left breast. It looked, felt and smelled expensive, it felt illegal to wear something like this; but since she is Kayden’s wife this are the benefits she enjoyed.She was enjoying the benefit at what cost? They selected silver heels to match the earrings and necklace she was putting on, and they added more curls to her golden hair. She was gingerly led out of the room, and led out to the hall. Kayden was there, dressed in a Tuxedo, and was it necessary to make all this fuss
Crystal’s eyes narrowed at him curiously, finding his comment suspicious. “What does that mean?” she asked and he closed the distance between them, both of his hands in his pocket as he stared down at her. Something about how tall he is, threatened her.“Right? I remember that you didn’t even read the contract you didn’t get to the part where it says, I could change the content of the contract as I see fit.” Her eyes widened in realization, she didn’t read it because she didn’t understand it and yet she stupidly signed it. “You tricked me?” she asked and he shook his head slowly. “It’s pointless tricking someone who is so stupid.” He confirmed with a sadistic smirk on his face. “I didn’t know you will foolishly believe everything I tell you, it’s so hilarious.” He lets out a mocking laugh. She sniffed as she moved away from him; her lips quivering from the realization.Just what on earth did she sign? She should have requested for a lawyer, she should have asked him to g
Kayden had no choice but to drive them to his house, whatever impression he was trying to make on the media would have worked and he was already tired of pretending. Crystal was bleeding and she didn’t let anyone touch her wounds not even him; and he can’t have her passing out due to blood loss. She had this stubborn streak he found provocative, not many girls are like her especially when they are with a man like him. Most girls would just dance to his tunes and live their lives exactly like he wanted, he had the money and they would be benefitting from his power but what was this woman’s deal? Why is she trying so hard to be different? There was just one explanation; she was acting, sooner or later she would start to reveal her true colors and her greed because in the end she is just like her sister, a hungry gold digger. Crystal’s eyes were glued outside the window of the car, not uttering a word throughout the drive; she was lost deep in thought and the further they go th
“What is going on here?” Kayden bellowed from behind, he was already at the entrance of the bathroom and his eyes were consumed not by worry but by a certain irritation. He was slightly surprised at the state he met Crystal, but aside from the fact that she was laying on the floor there seemed to be no other cause for emergency. “Mr. Smith!”She acknowledged him, and in an instant she ran behind him, she whimpered slightly. “I-I saw it, it’s big and hairy!” she reported clinging unto his shirt as she hid behind him, she was pointing towards the ceramic sink, his silvered eyes perused the sink but they couldn’t find anything unusual.“There is nothing there,” He scolded as he pushed her away from him. “What trouble are you trying to stir?” he turned towards her and her expressions drops; she had totally forgotten what kind of man Kayden is. “I’m not trying to stir up any trouble, there was a spider there.” She defended immediately. “So, what if there is a spider?” He inquired h
Crystal woke up early this morning, their week long honeymoon ended last night. She would have preferred if the honeymoon never happened, but Kayden had insisted on spending the week together to make their story seem believable. She didn’t have a phone, she couldn’t communicate with Paige or her sister, and there was absolutely nothing to do. She was bored out of her mind and even though she had taken a month long leave from work, she can’t help but want to go outside; if she spends one more day within these walls without conversing with reasonable people, she would lose her mind. She got dress in sky blue jeans pants that hugged her legs elegantly, and she picked a plain red shirt that was contrasting with her other clothing. It didn’t matter, she wasn’t in the mood, and she didn’t have the luxury of time. While she was dressing she heard a small but sharp knock that came from the door, and she could bet her left eye, that the person knocking isn’t Kayden. For the f
Alright! *drops pen* This is a special shoutout to everyone who turned the pages over, this is my first book (the first one I ever took seriously lol) and I'm glad it's not that bad. *hehe* Thank you so much for reading, commenting, venting your concerns, voting, and supporting "My Contract Marriage." Your opinions were appreciated and valued and it was just enough for me to go on as a writer. Y'all are my special babies and I won't forget this beautiful ride. Will it have a sequel? Probably. I hope to write more books in the future, so please stay tuned. My favorite character in the book is Sebastian, hehe, you should see more of him in the sequel (If I ever take my life seriously *hehe*). Thanks once again for supporting this book and staying with me through its rough times. xoxo
“Would it be a surprise if I told you?” He teased, pulling some stubborn strands of her hair away from her face and feeling up the soft skin of her face with his long thin fingers.“Don’t you think this is too much?” She asked, staring in the distance, her feelings overwhelming her. “It’s too much for me.”“I don’t think it’s enough.” He answered, and Crystal looked around once more. “Not enough?” she asked herself internally, what did he mean by it isn’t enough? She pinched the insides of her palms, hoping she would wake up from the unreal dream.“You deserve to have this and more. This is not enough for someone like you.”“But why?” it was still unbelievable. This building was worth millions, yet she couldn’t understand why Kayden thought she was worthy to have something of the sort. “I don’t know how to pay Mrs. Darling back, nor do I know how did I ever deserve to get such a gift?”“You don’t have to pay her back, however, you can also pay her back by doing exceptionally good in
Kayden glanced at Crystal who was staring outside the window with a rather unhappy look on her face, he was concerned because she had not spoken a word to him since the beginning of the ride, and he couldn’t help but feel that she was either angry or sad.“What’s making the birthday girl so sad?” He quizzed with a teasing smile as he controlled the steering wheel professionally, but Crystal didn’t glance back at him as much, which was even more suspicious.“It’s nothing.” She muttered and even after some seconds passed, she was still staring outside, yeah, she was mad at him, but what did he do? He had no clue what he had done wrong. Is she mad he was celebrating her birthday?That didn’t seem to be the case, she was just fine a few seconds ago, what could be the problem? He glanced back at her worriedly. “Did I do something wrong?” He guessed but she didn’t reply to him. “Crystal?”“No, you didn’t,” her response resembled that of a doll with missing batteries and Kayden’s eyebrows
"Are we not going to work?" Crystal asked as she climbed the stairs and headed towards the dining area. She noticed that Kayden, who was usually dressed by this time, was sitting at the dining table in his pajamas, drinking his morning coffee. Crystal glanced at her wristwatch and realized that it was way past their usual resumption time. She quickly opened her calendar app to confirm that today was not a weekend or a public holiday.They were already late, because even though she tried to get him out of bed, he wanted to cuddle a bit more, and she also couldn’t resist his charms.Instead of their usual breakfast foods, Petra and the other maids arranged the table with sweets, scones, and a baked turkey.“What?” she asked curiously. “Is this for Thanksgiving or something?”Crystal sat down on the chair next to Kayden. “Do you not know what day today is?” Petra asked, taking the words right out of Kayden’s mouth.“No, is something going on today?” She asked him curiously, and Kayden c
The sounds of birds chirping filled Crystal’s ears, she turned to the other side of the bed, her hands instinctively reaching for the pillows to block her ears; she turned away again, and this time it was the sunlight that was in her sight, she picked the other pillow to shield her eyes.Suddenly, she was pulled against a sturdy chest, the skin of which was smooth and enticing. She snuggled closer to him, relishing in the comfort from the heat his body radiated.It felt like she was floating on a cloud, she opened one of her eyes to observe his beautiful face, Kayden’s eyes were closed as he slept peacefully, and for a moment she wished time stopped so she could remain like this forever.It was peaceful.“I can’t sleep properly if you keep fiddling about the bed.” He murmured against her ears, smoldering her cheeks with kisses even though he was still half asleep.“I think it's morning though.” She noticed returning the small kisses to him as well, placing her head against his chest a
“I told you I am fine.” Sebastian scolded Lorenza, his mother because she had been complaining about his health ever since she got to the hospital. She cried about thirty minutes before he was able to convince her that he wasn’t going to die.“What do you think I am going to do if you had died?” The door opened and Crystal ambled inside with a tray of food in her hands, for the three days he had been here, Crystal hadn’t left the hospital. “How do you think I will survive?”“Mom, I told you that I wouldn’t die from such a shallow stab wound… It would be laughable.” Sebastian muttered and Crystal scrunched up her nose in disgust, as she neared the bed.“I told you not to speak like that again.” Crystal scolded glaring down at him, he used the same words Kayden used when she was worried about him. “What part of your death would be comical to us?”“I am pretty sure some people would find it funny, especially Kayden.” Sebastian pouted “That’s no way a man should die.” Lorenza rolle
Crystal’s eyes fluttered open when she heard a pained growl that came from Jake, when her eyes opened, he was on the ground, with Sebastian’s heavy boots placed against Jake’s head.“Crystal!” She turned in the other direction, and she saw Kayden heading toward her in fast strides, he pulled her as he got down on one knee and his silver eyes narrowed when he noticed her busted lips and swollen eyes. He reached for her face and caressed her in his palms, she felt fresh tears well up in her eyes, and his frown deepened when he noticed the narrow cut on her neck, it was terrible, even though shallow.Kayden didn’t want to imagine what would have happened to her if they got there any second later, the bastard had a knife to her delicate throat, as though she was a piece of vegetable, why would someone be so evil?“I-I’m sorry,” she whispered and his frown deepened, for what reason is she apologizing? “Kayden…” She reached for him and pulled him into a hug, he noticed that she was tre
Trigger WarningThis chapter contains some violence, please read it at your discretion.Crystal thought to herself, she had to clarify the misunderstanding, probably this anonymous sender was planning to send those gifts to someone else and there must have been a mix-up in the addresses… She wasn’t close with any middle-aged man, so why did he keep sending her letters and gifts? She was only lucky Kayden had moved her out of his office, he would be so worried by now, that’s why she would meet with this old man and tell him to stop. She was able to get out of the company and proceed to the parking lot without being noticed by anyone; at least not anyone close enough to follow her.She stood out in the open, her eyes met by the very bright lights of the underground parking lots, that almost blinded her. She stood there rigidly in one spot for about a minute or two, unsure of what to do or where to go, and there was no one in sight too.The letter didn’t give much details, it simpl
Sunlight creeps into the bedroom from the slightly opened blinds in the room, warming up Crystal’s face, she stirred being disturbed by the light. She felt something heavy on her waist and she glanced up to be met by a pair of silver eyes staring intently at her.“Hic…” she gasped softly when she realized she had been sleeping against Kayden’s chest, she could hear his heart beating in slow steady rhythms, he pulled her closer with a smug satisfaction on his face, his heavy arms on her back.“Good morning,” He murmured his voice still husky with sleep, Crystal flushed red from his seductive bedroom voice, and unable to form words, she nodded at him. “Did you sleep well?”“Y-yes,” she answered with a slight tremble in her voice, it was unbelievable, who would have thought that one day she and Kayden; would be lying down in her bed, naked and tangled underneath the sheets? “How long have you been awake?”“For a while now,” He confessed and he reached to feel the soft skin of her fac