LOGINShare
Chapter six
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Related chapters
The Marriage Contract Chapter seven
ALEXA'S POV.It was night, and time to sleep, but my head couldn't stop circling around my husband confessing his love for me.I do love him, but I still feel doubt because he's secretive, and he doesn't trust me enough to rely on me.Although it's not easy to open up to someone, maybe that's why it's taking time for him.The door opened, and he entered in. He can't even make his calls around me. He had to leave to make a call. It bothers me.He climbed the bed, laid down, and threw his right hand over me, his arm on my stomach.I felt like wanting to know who he was talking to, but I decided I shouldn't spoil the mood. I tend to do that."Babe." He called, his eyes closed."Hmm," I responded."Stop thinking, and sleep. Your thoughts could disturb the babies from sleeping too."I chuckled at his statement. I wonder what is in his head, especially about pregnancy. He always has crazy things to say. He can be crazy."It's late. Quit it." He said again.I just smiled, and then I turned,
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter eight
LEONARD'S POV.August 27th Friday.I sighed as I'd been doing for the umpteenth time. There's a lot of work for me to do, but I haven't even gotten anywhere.I need to make things right. I can't...I can't lose my family. A family that even if the world is turned upside down, I still wouldn't have believed I'll have.Now I have to be a responsible husband and father and vanish the enemies that happen to surround us.It's just... It's just that I only have a limited time, and with that little time, I'm not sure what can be accomplished.I have to be fast, cause even with that little time, the enemies could pull one over me. They could present to me the unexpected. I don't want things to be too late."Mr. Hodge"I turned to look who I'd been waiting for. A spark to getting my job done. Just hope it lights.I stood up from the bench I sat on, and we shook hands."I wasn't really expecting we'll be meeting in a park." He said looking around.I nodded. "That's right, but don't fret. I'm jus
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter nine
LEONARD'S POV.It's late now, and we are already settled on the bed ready to sleep. I couldn't help but keep staring at my wife who doesn't seem to be in a good mood and seemed lost in thoughts.It kinda bugs me. I wonder what has gotten into her."Babe," I called her for the nth time, but she refused to answer me. She kept ignoring me.I sighed. I was planning on taking her out tomorrow, but with this sudden behavior of hers, I'm not so sure anymore.Something is definitely going on in her head. Obviously about me.I hope she's not thinking twice about...My phone ringing distracted me from my thoughts but happened to get my wife to look at me.I slowly sat up, carrying my phone off the vanity. I furrowed my brows at the caller ID."Who's calling you at night?" Alexa suddenly asked.And here I thought she lost her sense of speech.I looked at her. "A friend."I stood up and walked straight to the door on my way out of it."Can't you answer the call in here? Or is there something stop
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter ten
3RD PERSON POV.Lion, the boss's right-hand man, and Owen, his left-hand man walked to where their boss sat since they were called by him."You sent for us, boss." Lion acknowledged.The boss nodded. "Yes, I did.""What is it about?" Owen asked with interest."I heard the drug trafficking was a success." The boss began.Lion nodded. "Yes, Sir. We were going to report it to you.""What about the gun smuggling?" He asked."It was equally a success. Luckily, the police don't have an inkling of who we are." Lion reported."I told you guys I hate receiving information from rumors, didn't I?"They both nodded."Apologies, boss," Owen said with a bow."I want things to really go smoothly. I'd hate if the police are on to us. None of us have been caught, right?" The boss asked.They shook their head."None, Sir."The boss nodded. "Good.""Anything else, boss?" Lion asked.The boss sighed and stood up. "As you know, my life's plan has been postponed, but I need you two to work out things for m
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter eleven
ALEXA'S POV.Four days later. (September 1st. Wednesday.)What am I gonna do? I feel so stupid as I'm in the middle of things that I can't comprehend. Everybody around me seems to be suspicious.My godfather. My husband. Even my friends.Weirdly, we don't always talk like before, and I have a theory about why?It's because they're scared that they might let something slip.I already feel stupid, but I wonder if they actually think that I'm that stupid to not notice those kinda things.Wait... I need to put these things together from the time my doubts all started.I leaned back on my office chair as I circle around in thoughts searching for the time my suspicions started arousing.Oh yeah. I was in the hospital, and they made a statement about how my pregnancy shouldn't be in the way of my going back to work. It shouldn't be suspicious, except for the fact that they changed their thoughts, and that I should wait til I give birth.That was suspicious, right? Enough for me to suspect th
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter twelve
ALEXA'S POV.I kept giving glances at Leonard, as we sat on the couch watching TV. I was wondering if I should confide in him. I mean, I don't know if I should. I don't know who to trust if my own godfather sparkles with doubts all around.Or should I? He seems to know a lot of things. He probably could have an idea."I know you've got something to say to me." He said. His eyes are still fixated on the movie he's watching. Of course, he noticed it. He always notices.He looked at me. "What is it?""I..." I stuttered, then cleared my throat. "I just wanted to show you something," I told him with a firm decision to let him know.I handed the file to him, and his eyes narrowed at me. I know he was getting confused.He opened it and was scanning through it."Can you read it out loud?"His brows furrowed at me, but he nodded. I know he has caught a glimpse of some of what is written there."Please, Mrs. Hodge, this isn't something you should doubt. I'm informing you to let you know that c
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter thirteen
LEONARD'S POV.2nd September. Thursday.I entered my room and stared at my wife with a smile as she still slept soundly on the bed. It was a long night yesterday, so she's probably really tired to still be sleeping til now since it's already nine in the morning.I don't really have much to do until I find out the time when the truck containing the drugs will arrive, so I'm guessing I'll be home for a while.At least, my wife won't be alone for a few days, cause I know that after Tuesday the war has officially begun.We're already in a new month, and my wife has been pregnant since June. The days are counting, and in the next five months, bad things can happen if I don't play my games well.My dad is no longer hiding. He's showing himself which means he's ready to do something bad.I sighed and walked up to her. I lay on the bed and planted a kiss on her forehead."Hey, baby. Wake up."She was still unresponsive.I planted a kiss on her lips. "Wake up. It's morning."She let out a breat
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Marriage Contract Chapter fourteen
PHOEBE'S POV."We have to talk to Leonard." Emily seriously said.I nodded. "I agree. Who would have thought? Thank God you didn't get caught." I said in fear since she almost did.I find it so hard to believe that that godfather is the devil in all these. He's the trash in Alexa's life and made his own son a pawn."Leonard knows what's going on. We've investigated enough on our own. It's high time we work with him, and tell Alexa the truth. She needs to be careful." Emily stated."I know it was her godfather she saw on the day of the accident." I reckoned.Emily nodded. "Me too, and the danger isn't over. Alexa is still alive because of somebody, as I overheard, and I have an idea who that somebody is."I furrowed my brows. "Who?""Leonard. I know it's Leonard. One way or another he's involved. He's not blind not to know what his father is involved with."I nodded. "Then let's call Alexa. We don't have Leonard's number."She sighed. "I know Alexa suspects something going on. She's no
Last Updated : 2024-10-29
Latest chapter
The Marriage Contract Epilogue
The greatest shock Alexa received in all her life was when Leo knelt down on the ground with a ring in hand and ask the question she has never heard anyone ask her. "Will you marry me?"She was overwhelmed by that question. It was totally unexpected. Out of nowhere. It officially became one of the happiest days of her life.Her smile was broad and uncontrollable, and after saying yes, immediately after he stood up, she engulfed him in a hug.Their kids and friends just stood there happy since it was all planned by all of them.The wedding was not that grand, but it was perfect. The happy smiles on their face made things different from when they had their first.This time, there was love in their eyes. They were happy as they looked at each other.Back then, it was just pain, confusion, and different negative thoughts in their heads when they were about to join them together. There was just no smile on their faces no matter how much they wanted to force it.It's funny how different thi
The Marriage Contract 2-86
Throughout, the kids were restless since they have no idea what was going on. They haven't seen their mom and their dad since he saved them from the wicked men."I'm pretty sure everything is going to be fine," Joseph spoke out, shaking his head at their brooding expressions as he came out of the kitchen."Don't talk to us, Joseph." Damien shunned him in a bad mood.Joseph took a seat on the couch by their left. "I understand you guys detest me, but I'm sure you've understood why. I'm not a bad person, you know."Damien scoffed. "Whatever.""He's right." James chimed in, coming out of his room. He closed his door shut and walked closer to the kids. "He's also a victim." He made known, sitting down on the couch opposite Joseph.The kids kept quiet wanting him to talk further."He's a kid without parents. Homeless. He saw an opportunity and grabbed it. He's sorry for everything he did just because he was looking out for himself. He's also helped to save a lot of kids like Kara. The cops
The Marriage Contract 2-85
Leo's eyes widened in shock and horror as he held his wife firmly from falling to the floor. "Oh, my God."Alexa was choking as she was finding it hard to breathe, blood spilling from her mouth and the part she got shot which was her back.Leo knelt on the ground with her in his arms still in shock at what happened. He couldn't believe it. His... His wife got shot. "Alexa." It came out with a shaky breath.Her breathing was heavy, she was finding it hard to even say anything to him."We need an ambulance." Leo's voice came out shaky once again, but the war was still going on."This shouldn't have happened." The boss's voice was filled with regret."I'm sorry, boss. She came in the way." Mason apologized.Leo sighted Harrison and his goon hiding and immediately knew they were the ones who shot his wife. He knew they were hiding, but he thought it was just to save themselves from being shot.Fury tore through him. He didn't wanna kill anyone, but he was not ready for that man to go scot
The Marriage Contract 2-84
(November 3rd. Wednesday)Leo stopped his car and came out of it arriving at the place Harrison Lewis said they should meet. It was like an isolated express where people and cars don't really pass through.His eyes were fixated on the old man and the other guy standing next to him and behind them was their car.It was obvious the old man was Harrison Lewis and it made him realize he actually never met him til now."It's an honor to meet you, Leonard Hodge. I'm honest." Harrison said with a smile.Leo looked around the old man since there was just one thing on his mind and that was saving his precious kids."Where are my kids?" Leo asked really wanting to see them.Harrison nodded. "Yeah." He looked at Mason. "Bring them out."Mason nodded walked to the car and opened it. He urged the kids to come out which they immediately did since they saw their father.Leo's eyes softened as he saw his kids. He was in relief seeing as they were looking fine.As Aria was about to run to her dad, Mas
The Marriage Contract 2-83
The boss looked around the whole room, nodding his head and showing how pleased he was with it. "I didn't know you bought a house here, Mason."Mason nodded. "Yes, boss. It was actually for a reason, though."The boss looked at him. "I'm thankful you came back, but I've been having this burning question. How did you know?"Mason sighed. "It's Carmen, boss.""Carmen? Don't understand.""You said I should trail her on which I did. I was shocked when I heard her speaking to Leo via voicemail about what she's done for him. She was...she was the traitor, boss."The boss blinked and stumbled back a little due to missing his steps. "No. No way."Mason nodded. "It shocked and angered me. It was through her I know of the raid."The boss let out a shaky breath, finding it unbelievable. "Can't believe this. Where's she now?"Mason looked away. "I had no choice.""No choice on what?" The boss asked inquisitively."My...my anger got the best of me, boss. I shot her on the spot." Mason dropped hopi
The Marriage Contract 2-82
Leonard's heart felt like it was put on a stake as he kept pacing on the porch of his house, looking worried and extremely restless.It's been hours since the mission to get his kids safe and sound, but he hasn't gotten anything. All he could get was a stupid voicemail from Carmen making him wonder how much senseless she can be.His phone began ringing making him stop in his tracks. He looked to see it was Emily and for some reason, he just felt there was bad news coming and he could only hope he was wrong."Emily..." He said after taking a calm breath. He heard her clear her throat making him sigh. "Don't tell me it's bad news.""I'm sorry, Leo. We had it all covered thinking everyone was where they were meant to be, but we were taken by surprise. Harrison Lewis and one other together with your kids escaped."Leo rubbed his head in frustration, feeling so annoyed and knowing the choice he was now left with. "We failed then. We lost our only chance.""Leo, there could be another way."
The Marriage Contract 2-81
(NOVEMBER 2ND. WEDNESDAY.)"So tell me, Mason. Are you on her tail?" The boss asked over the phone.Mason nodded. "Yes, boss, but why? Why am I following her?"The boss shook his head. "Don't know. I just have a gut that she's up to something.""Something like what?"The boss sighed. "That girl has been calm lately. She doesn't come to me anymore...it's like she's creating an arm's length between us. She doesn't even talk about the anger she has toward the Hodges like she does then, so I'm having a wild feeling that something is not right with her.""And what do you think you'll get, boss?" Mason asked as he tailed Carmen carefully."Don't know. I feel she's sleeping with another man. She probably met someone to abandon me for and I won't condone that, because when I saved her, there was a pact between us."She's meant to be his if she wanted the whole world which is something he could provide for her."And what if she's betraying you, boss? What should I do?" Mason felt like asking.
The Marriage Contract 2-80
"Ring. Ring. Ring."Leo's phone began ringing cutting short a long conversation as he attempted to calm Alexa down, telling her everything was gonna be fine since she couldn't stop complaining and then sobbing and then crying, showing how sad she was that their kids weren't with them.He's also sad, but all he's gotta do without choice is try calming Alexa down.He sighed, picked up his phone from where he kept it and looked at the familiar number. It was Damon's. He blinked at it, definitely knowing it wasn't his son, but his enemy.A call he's been impatiently waiting for.He answered the call. "Harrison Lewis." It sounded more like an inquiry.Alexa gently sat up, her gaze fixated on Leo, looking curious.He heard the man chuckle. "Of course, you guys cracked that. Damn it's been so long since I've heard my name.""I know everything, Mr. Lewis. Yes, I cracked a lot, but what is it you really want? How stupidly far can you go, since after all, you started stupid?"Alexa let out a wo
The Marriage Contract 2-79
Carmen shook her head with a smile at the little kids in front of her. The boys just sat on the one bed inside the cage, quiet and sad, while the girl just lay down."So these are Leonard Hodge's little devils. I've heard so much."The boys looked up at her, recognizing her. She's Kara's mother. But they just looked away. No matter how strong they act, in the end, the reality of them being kidnapped, and taken from their parents were getting to them."Oh, look how sad you are." Carmen pouted at their facial expressions. "You are supposed to be tough, right?"Aria started sobbing obviously tired of what was happening. Missing her mom and dad. She doesn't know how long she can bear it.The heat due to lack of AC and the fear of eating their food that might be contaminated. Everything was so disgusting to her and it tired her. It felt like she was in jail. Now she knows why people don't like jail.Damon sighed as Aria's crying wasn't helping matters. He had to confess, that urge to also
