“Aren't you a bit curious as to what will happen if you refuse to adhere to the terms of the contract?” Ben asked from the window. But she didn't care at that point. She was done with whatever the hell this was. She got to the door and grabbed the handle, about to open it. “You..will..go..to..jail, Miss Ana.” She froze in her tracks. Did Remi just say jail? ***** Ana is a single mother who's running from her past, trying to provide for her child, and at the same time shielding herself from the clutches of a psycho-stalker. She meets Ben, a stranger, who's still reeling from a brutal betrayal in his past. But when Ben asks Ana to be his wife for 30 days, despite her baggage, she thinks he is crazy. However, as she spends time with the introverted but sexy billionaire, it turns out she is the one who’s crazy about him. Would they be able to look past their painful pasts and find a way to co-exist freely without the fear of being hurt a second time?
View MoreAnaI took a deep breath and tried to compose myself. "Alex, I think it's time for you to go home," I said, trying to sound calm.Alex nodded, looking relieved. "Okay, thank you for understanding," he said, getting up from the chair, his eyes fixed on Beth.I walked Alex to the door and handed him his jacket. "Be careful, Alex," I said, looking him straight in the eye. "And don't say anything to anyone about this, okay?"Alex nodded, looking scared. "I won't, I promise," he said, before turning and running down the steps.I watched him leave, my heart softening at his naivety. Tony was an unpredictable criminal and I was glad he hadn't hurt this innocent boy because of me.At least, not until he's caught.“Can he stay a few more minutes, Ana?” I heard Beth's voice behind me.I turned to face Beth, a confused look on my face. “Are you sure, Beth? Isn't this the same guy that left you because you refused to sleep with him?”“I know,” Beth said, “But I think he's changed, and I still lik
AnaAlex stood still, looking genuinely scared as he waited for Beth to say something on his behalf.“Get in here and sit!” I ordered him, and he obeyed, walking slowly towards a chair.Ben grabbed me by the hand and pulled me aside, his face a mix of confusion and curiosity. “What is going on, Ana? What anonymous letter are you talking about?”A took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart, “It's umm…it's just a umm..”Shit. I should've told him about it since.Or should I?“A what?” Ben prompted impatiently, his eyes filled with questions.“Fine,” I said and flopped down on a chair.Ben let out a dry chuckle, his eyes turning from curious to angry. “So you've been keeping things from me, haven't you, Ana? In my own house?”I shook my head, trying to convince him that I didn't mean to. “It's not like that, Ben. When it happened, I didn't think it would turn out like this. I was handling it and didn't want to disturb you with my family's problems.”“This is my house, Ana!” He ye
AnaI heaved a silent sigh of relief. I would've felt responsible if Ben decided to turn Marcus in.Responsible for throwing my family into this mess and costing a vulnerable man his job.Ben stood up, his expression serious. "Alright, Marcus. You're going to have to earn back my trust. But for now, let's just focus on getting you out of this mess."Marcus nodded, still sniffling. "Yes, Sir. Thank you so much, Sir."As Ben and Marcus left the study to start making arrangements, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Maybe, just maybe, we could put this whole ordeal behind us and move on.But as I turned to leave the study, I caught a glimpse of something that made my heart skip a beat. A small piece of paper on the floor, with a message scrawled on it in red ink:"You'll never be safe."My heart racing, I picked up the paper and showed it to Ben, who had just walked back into the study.His expression turned grim, and he immediately went into high alert mode and rushing back to g
AnaBen and I sat in the living room in silence, each of us buried in our own thoughts about the unfolding drama.Apparently, Marcus was in deep depths amounting to thousands of dollars and Shirley had promised to protect him from the loan sharks if he betrayed Ben and gave her information on Ben's whereabouts and security.But unfortunately, Marcus ran out of luck when Ben's security team found out he was snitching on his boss.He has been crying and pleading since he was caught but Ben has refused to give him a listening ear.According to Ben, he has to pay for almost costing Beth her life, and I agreed.If not for Ben's swift response and the expertise of his security team, my sister could've died for all we know.But strangely enough, my heart went out to Marcus and the unfavourable situation he'd found himself in.I turned to Ben and broke the silence, my voice low and tired. “What are you going to do with him?”“Who? Marcus?” Ben asked.I nodded, holding his gaze.Ben looked at
AnaI sighed heavily and exited the security room, my head throbbing from the excitement and anxiety of Shirley's shenanigans.She was a ticking time bomb, and I couldn't wait for the day we'd finally be rid of her. I went up to Beth's room to check on her, since we hadn't really had time to talk about everything that happened while I was in Tokyo.I knocked on her door but there was no answer. I slowly pushed the door open, until to find Beth sleeping peacefully, with Liam lying quietly on her chest, deep asleep too.A warm spread across my face as I watched them in silence.I'd better leave them be, I told myself and turned to slip out the same way I'd slipped in.But I accidentally stepped on one of Liam's squeaky toys and the SQUEAK! sound awoke them both.Liam raised his head and glared sleepily at me, probably mad that I had disturbed his sleep, but he went right back to sleep.“Ana?” I heard Beth's voice call out as she rubbed her eyes."Hey, Beth," I whispered, trying not to
Ana*Back In The Hotel Room*Once I made sure the door was securely locked behind me, I jumped on the bed, screaming and giggling like a teenager with a silly crush.The fact that Ben had gone out of his way to bring my family over and try to make up for his mistake told me all I needed to know about my fake husband— he was redeemable yet.But I still couldn't help the voice of doubt gnawing at me every minute.Despite that wine-tasting with him went awfully well, I worried that something would happen and spoil the happiness I feel inside.A soft knock sounded on my door and I frowned. I knew it wasn't Beth or Candace because they were checked into a separate room with a maid and a few of Ben's domestic staff from home.I got to the door and opened it to find Ben standing and smiling. His right hand was folded behind his back as he continued to smile at me. I rolled my eyes, wondering what he was hiding this time.“Hey, Ben.” I said, “Umm, what do you want, and what are you hiding be
Ana*Back In The Hotel Room*Once I made sure the door was securely locked behind me, I jumped on the bed, screaming and giggling like a teenager with a silly crush.The fact that Ben had gone out of his way to bring my family over and try to make up for his mistake told me all I needed to know about my fake husband— he was redeemable yet.But I still couldn't help the voice of doubt gnawing at me every minute.Despite that wine-tasting with him went awfully well, I worried that something would happen and spoil the happiness I feel inside.A soft knock sounded on my door and I frowned. I knew it wasn't Beth or Candace because they were checked into a separate room with a maid and a few of Ben's domestic staff from home.I got to the door and opened it to find Ben standing and smiling. His right hand was folded behind his back as he continued to smile at me. I rolled my eyes, wondering what he was hiding this time.“Hey, Ben.” I said, “Umm, what do you want, and what are you hiding be
Ben Phew! I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling in relief. If bringing Ana's family over doesn't do the trick, then I don't know what will. She will definitely forgive my mistake and things will go back to normal henceforth. I pulled out my phone and dialed Terrence's work number. “Ready the car,” I instructed when he picked. “We're coming down now.” I had booked a wine tasting experience at a local vineyard for Ana and I, just so we could spend some time together before flying back home. As Terrence drove the car through the evening traffic, I glanced over at Ana, who was sitting silently beside me. She looked stunning in her red dress, her hair styled perfectly and her makeup flawless. But despite her polished exterior, I could sense the tension radiating from her. It was a miracle that I was even able to get her to come out with me. I reached out and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Hey, I'm really looking forward to tonight," I said, trying to
AnaI quickly looked away, trying to shake off the feeling. We walked back to the car in silence, the tension between us so thick you could cut it with a knife.As we drove back to the hotel, Ben finally spoke up. "So, what did you think? Did we nail it?"I nodded, trying to sound casual. "Yeah, I think we did great. We answered all their questions and addressed their concerns."Ben nodded, his eyes never leaving the road. "Good. I was worried you might be...distracted."I felt a surge of annoyance at his subtle reference to my earlier illness. "I'm fine, Ben. Let's just focus on the meeting."We settled into silence again, the only sound the hum of the engine and the soft whoosh of the air conditioning.As we pulled up to the hotel, Ben turned to me. "Hey, Ana? Can I talk to you for a minute?"My heart sank, wondering what he wanted to discuss now. "What is it, Ben?"He hesitated, his eyes searching mine. "I just wanted to...apologize. Again. For what happened with Beth."I felt a pa
Ben“What's taking so long?” The priest came up behind me and whispered in my ear. He was getting impatient.“She'll be here soon, Father. I answered. She's probably stuck in traffic.”But the congregation was beginning to get fussy. People were muttering and grumbling, but quietly, careful not to make too much noise in the house of God.I stood there at the altar, heart thumping beneath my new suit, as I waited for Shirley, my lovely bride, to show up.I turned to my twin brother, Benjamin.“Try her number one more time.”“I have, she's not picking up. And just now it's switched off,” he answered.I nodded, but the anxiety was beginning to gnaw at me.“What if I go and look for her?” He suggested.“No, Ben. I need you here with me. You know I can't handle this big crowd alone.” I said as I removed my glasses, and cleaned it for the hundredth time.It was a great suggestion but I needed him. My introverted nature can only handle so much at once.As we stood whispering to each other, m
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