Chapter 20
Cassandra gave an understanding smile to Tiya. He did not notice the unsaid eye conversation between the mom and daughter. Her slip in the kitchen was intentional to get closer to him. However Saul was clueless about it. He genuinely feels sorry for Tiya for spraining her ankle. “You should have watched the floor. How did you hit the water jug?”
“In the process of removing the fish fingers from the pan, my hand hit the water jug nearby and the water in it dropped on the floor.
“Oh my baby, why were you in a hurry? Saul would have stayed for a little more time. He is a man with a good heart and he likes you.” Cassandra brushed the hairs of Tiya in affection.
“Tiya
Chapter 21The complete atmosphere fell in silence after the ladies heard Saul’s paroxysm. Several moments of shock continued in between the woman. Finally they looked at each other and Cassandra asked Saul accusatory, “so all that hunky funky business with Tiya was only for the sake of a contract?”“Hunky-funky?” Saul threw his words on Cassandra carelessly. “I never crossed my line with your daughter. On the contrary I was always avoiding her touch and keeping myself away. She was the one who was on me all the time like a creeper and shamelessly flirting with me right before you. Haven't your daughter ever seen a man? I think it's high time she finds one, if not for companionship at least for sex.”“Enough! I had tolera
Chapter 22“Hope you are not going to give me a heart attack by making that contract marriage a permanent one.” Carson waited for Saul to speak but heard nothing except heavy breathing from the other end.His heart beat began to accelerate. “I never said ‘no’ for anything that you wanted. That is why she is still breathing. Otherwise she would have been buried six feet under the ground by now for everything you suffered because of her. You were insistent in marrying Sophia and…”“How is mom?” Saul did not want to have a discussion about Sophia with his dad. They already had it several times before marriage and he had only heard negative reactions from him about her which somehow he doesn't like.
Chapter 23There goes Dori’s introspection, she has touched a sensitive spot that Sophia didn't want to discuss with anybody. “What do you intend to say to Dori? Do you want to say that I'm a Stockholm syndrome patient who falls in love with her captor?”Dori smiled. “I did not say anything. You were the one who said everything about yourself.”“Is this what I get for treating my assistant as my best friend?” Sophia wanted to act bossy but was Dori going to buy it?“Your assistant did not become your best friend but it is the other way. By the way, regarding your previous inquiry, your dad is safe and sound. According to your request, I have asked Dr Williams to come a
Chapter 24“The number belongs to some girl by name, Dori and she is Sophia’s assistant.” The chief security officer informed Saul.He took a relaxed breath and scoffed. “Is this why you called me this late in the night? You almost brought me a heart attack by saying she talked to someone unknown. Dori is her friend and she is harmless.”Since her adventure with Liam Colon with almost getting raped by him Saul tracks all the numbers from Sophia’s phone. He knows he is being little of a man, by not granting the freedom to his wife but it is for her own benefit. He doesn't indulge in hampering her liberty but if it involves a risk, he could go to any extent, even of being her stalker.&ldqu
Chapter 25“Try me.” Before Saul could speak further, Carson stopped him. “If I allow you my free will you will turn out to be another anti-social element that I don't want you to be. Enough of complaints I handled about you. Earlier it was children, school and teachers but now the situation is more deadly. It went up to the cops. Your level only keeps going higher and higher as you gather years instead of reducing. I thought you would mature with age. But I was wrong.” He shook his head at him with disappointment.“The government dogs who live on the biscuits I throw at them to keep their family bills floating have come up to the level to warn me against you. Do you understand how big of an insult it is to a businessman who has three fourths of the country’s service sector working under his
Chapter 26“It's okay. I can pull them on for one more year.” Saul dusted away the shoes with his handkerchief and gave out a full blown smile towards Sophia. “I made this for you. It is a heart which lights in red when you press a button behind it. My heart blooms like this when I am with you. So I brought this for you.”“Is it?” Sophia took it from him with joy and pressed the button.“Do you like it?” He asked and her eyes were filled with tears when she nodded to him.“Don’t cry.” He insisted and wiped her tears away. “Give that to me.” He brought out a chain from his pants pocket and attached it to the heart. “
Chapter 27A girl trusted him so blindly and what did he give to her in return? Deceit and treachery. Even the name with which he introduced himself to her is duplicate. His whole life in the university is a lie.That platinum chain about which she turned so emotional was something he acquired in a matter of few seconds. He had never given importance to money until her. One phone call, a cash withdrawal of a few thousands from his dad’s account, a few minutes of time spent on the internet and the deal was done. His father was not even going to ask him why he withdrew such an amount of money.Those millions that Saul spent for Sophia are only pennies for his father. On the other hand his girl is crying because he spent a fortune on her by sacrificing his edu
Chapter 28A month laterSophia was in huge chuckles as she reached Saul and twirled them around. “What happened? Why are you so happy?” Saul asked her, puzzled.“A surprise. I bought two tickets for both of us to a weekend delight at a local club nearby. Wear something new. We are going to have a lot of fun.” She cheered and then suddenly turned serious. “Wait, do you have a good pair of trousers and a shirt or I can buy you one.”Saul nodded. “Don’t worry. I have got one which I stored for days like this. But why did you buy those tickets? They might have cost a fortune. We could have gone to some pocket friendly restaurant and had dinner.”
Chapter 46A spark ignited in her as his tongue walloped into her mouth like a wave of ambrosia. The soft caress gave way to something deeper, more urgent and luscious in her. “If this is a warning, I am into it because there is no thrill in the game, there is no danger. Anyways, stop representing yourself as a demon because you are completely contrary…. very careful and gentle in making love to me.”Sophia could feel wetness between her legs. He is everything that she aspired to in her man. It has been so long since she experienced something like this which is so intense, efficacious and powerful.“Your lips….I love them.” He whispered between their cogent canoodles.Sophia giggl
Chapter 47Sophia giggled and pulled his face to her lips before she kissed him. “I have forgiven you long ago. You are such an attractive man that anger doesn't last for long.”Saul got energized by her words like fuel into the machine. His fingers worked with spontaneity bringing them in and out of her. “I want more, I want you in me.” Sophia cried, going zealous.Saul gave a teasing snigger. “What happened to the shy, stereotyped girl with respect and manners? You seem to be so advanced.”“Walking on your footsteps, my dear husband, why should a girl feel shy before her man? Anyways I learnt the best enjoyment in sex happens when you push all your reservations to th
Chapter 45Saul was about to leave the bedroom like always without replying but Sophia’s words stopped him. “Running away from the past doesn't classify you as a strong person. I thought you would challenge your problems rather than run away from them. You promised me Saul that you will give me replies to everything tonight.”Saul scoffed, turning back and looked at her tiredly. “Stop asking questions like a donkey in shrek. Okay I agree I'm not as strong as I project myself. Every person has his/her drawbacks. This is mine. I can't go on living my past for you because there is nothing interesting or memorable in it.”“Like a donkey in the shrek?” Her eyes dilated with his statement. Sophia was more than hurt. “I thought I cros
Chapter 44“Have you ever experienced miracles in your life? What happens if Greg was all this while alive and stands before you one day in future?” Anticipation was evident in his eyes.Sophia stared at him like he had grown two heads on his neck and then all of a sudden burst out into huge chuckles. “I don't believe in miracles. They only happen in fairy tales.”“Maybe not.” Saul couldn't dare to look into her eyes.“Sometimes what you talk about is very cliche Mr Campbell. Don’t worry, you are the only man in my life.” Sophia took his thoughts lightly but Saul was serious. He pondered, even if he tells her he is Greg, she probably will not believe him.
Chapter 43“Hmm, why do you think I do not know you? I know you more than you can imagine. It would be surprising but I fell in love with you and married you.” Saul came forward and held her face in his hands. “I don't do business with my family and I don't combine family and business. According to me every businessman should know where to draw that line. Otherwise you never know when the sword strikes and your head is in your hands.” His voice was in a tender susurrus which was surprising to Sophia’s ears. She had never heard Saul so caring and loving towards her.Saul wanted to take one step at a time to disclose the truth about him to her. In that way her mind will be prepared for everything. Secondly, after these three months of living with her under the same roof, one thing is clear to him. He
Chapter 42He observed the blood pressure of Sophia slowly rising and promptly changed the topic forcing a smile. “I confessed the truth that we are made for each other and I love you. Now that I totally know about your past, I will wait for the day you accept me in your life.”“I am sorry. I couldn’t lock it in my mind because of the palpitation.” Sophia was happy with Saul’s decision to give their marriage a second chance. Maybe their wedding was not as bad as she thought.On the contrary everything in Saul’s mind was in chaos. A couple of hours later when the doctor came to check upon Sophia he told him about her memory loss. “Like you assumed Mr Campbell, the last few minutes of her memory before the attack are erased from
Chapter 41Saul felt Sophia’s body unmoving. He couldn't feel the beat of her heart and his pulse escalated. Immediately he pressed the bell and the nurse arrived. “My wife…she is not breathing.” He stammered getting panicky.The nurse checked the eyes of Sophia and ran out to call the doctor. The whole medical team arrived in a matter of seconds to Sophia’s room. “Sir, you please need to wait outside. We got to examine her.” One of the junior doctors told him.“But, she is my wife. I can stay with her, right?” Saul was out of his senses. He was insisting like a child.“Yes, we understand your worry. We will take care of her.” The physician understoo
Chapter 40“Why don't you tell her that you love her?” Dori asked Saul curiously.Dori was on the verge of recognizing him. And in case such a day arrives in his life he wanted to tell Sophia everything about him on his own instead of giving that chance to someone else. Word of truth should always be direct. He needs to tell something very convincing to Dori to keep her questions about him faded. “You can express your feelings to someone who has the capacity to understand you. Unfortunately my wife is an idiot whose brain stopped developing after she turned five.” Saul smacked his lips.Dori couldn’t control her chuckles for Saul’s description about Sophia. In the meantime the rescue team arrived. They put unconscious Sophia on a stretcher
Chapter 39A big laughter erupted out of Saul with a hidden grief in his words. Women can cry and release their grief. But what about a man? He can neither cry nor stay emotionless because he is also born as a human. “I was just wondering at what juncture you will show your true colors. Frankly speaking, did you ever love me at any point during our last few months of marriage?”“There is no use of behaving with you civilly because you are my wife. That sort of love should be from both sides. But since the beginning of our marriage it has been only one sided.” Saul scoffed.“Ha ha, you must try to be a stand-up comedian because you joke like nobody can. Love was one sided between us? Actually you must say love is non-existent between us. A man wh