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All Chapters of Contract Marriage Between Mr C.E.O & Kleptomaniac: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20
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Chapter 11
Rose's POVI observed as my betrayer of a friend was playing with her child; she looked so happy. It didn't even show that she had been admitted to the hospital a few days back. She should still be wallowing in pain, at least to mirror the hurt she caused me, but there she was, smiling and laughing as if the world was perfect.She had turned my world upside down, so there was no justification for her current joy. Moving closer, I found it shocking that she had a kid she had been hiding. She had never mentioned her son, and I had not seen him before, even though we were close and had no secrets between us.Memories flooded back, like the moment I excitedly shared news of my engagement to Jake with Selena."Why do you have such a glow?" Selena had asked me as she joined me at our usual café.I smiled, pulling my hair back behind my ear with my ring finger. Immediately, she caught sight of the sparkling diamond stone atop the ring, she hastily drew her chair back and sat down across me.
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Jake's POVI just concluded a meeting with one prospective client and made my way to my office. I checked my phone again to see if Selena had replied, but she hadn't. Why wouldn't she respond to the text I sent? Was she going to continue ignoring me?This was one thing Rose would never do. She always replied to my texts, regardless of how busy she was. Entering the main office where my secretary's office was, I saw he was talking to someone with her back to me. I waited for the person to speak; lately, I relied on people's voices now as sometimes their faces might go blurry."Rose," Jeff said."I want to see Jake. I have something to say to him now," she yelled"Rose, he..." Jeff looked at me for help."Speak," I said, bailing Jeff out from replying. Rose turned to look at me, and it pained me that I could not make out her beautiful outline clearly. I couldn't even describe how she looked, how the woman I loved appeared, whether she had grown more beautiful or not. That remained why I
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Selena’s POVI drifted off to sleep as soon as my head touched the arm of the chair. I was too tired to even lift a finger after managing to get all my things into the apartment right there in the living room. Why did Jake get a penthouse? Why not a simple house with a yard? I was getting tired of all these glass houses, and the constant glow bothered me. I desired all the shiny things, but I had to hold myself back a bit.I didn't want to fall into another trap with Jake; who knew if he had installed hidden cameras around the house. I heard footsteps and opened my eyes to see Jake standing in the middle of the mess I had created. He looked irritated.I sat upright in my seat. "You're here," I said, wondering if he was done for the day. I checked my wristwatch and saw that it was only past four."What the hell is all this?" he demanded."My stuff. I haven't had the time to arrange them," I replied. Was he blind?"I can see that. My question is why? Do something about all these things
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Jake's POVI was in a foul mood throughout the remaining hours I spent in the office. When it was late, I picked up my car keys and walked out of my office, losing myself in thought as I strolled. I noticed someone in Jeff's office; since the silhouette resembled a male figure, it had to be Jeff.“You're still here?” I asked my friend.“Yes, I was hoping we could go grab a drink or two together,” Jeff said. He shut off his laptop, stood up, and came over. “Are you up for a drink?”“Let’s see,” I joked lightly, and we made our way out to the parking lot, stopping there. “I think we'll be needing a ride home if we're getting a drink,” I said. I couldn't risk allowing something risky to happen at this period.“Yes, I will order a driver,” Jeff said and called the company’s substitute driver. In ten minutes, two guys arrived, and they drove us to one of my favorite bars.After taking our seats in the private room and ordering drinks, I relaxed in my chair, having left my suit in the car.
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Selena’s POVI twirled again to the music, as I tried to retrieve a plate from the top cupboard, which wasn't easy. I abandoned that idea and decided to eat directly from the pot instead. My body moved to the rhythm of the music, oblivious to the fact that I was being watched.“What the hell happened to your wrist?” The sudden snap of the voice caused me to drop the spoon in my hand in fright.I turned around to see Jake looking like he wrestled last night in bed. He appeared incredibly attractive too. My hands went to my chest, still racing at his sudden intrusion. “You startled me,” I said, trying to calm my racing heart.“What happened to your wrist?” he asked again, walking closer to me. I instantly moved away from him; he stopped and frowned at my actions. “What are you doing?”“Nothing, don’t creep up on me like that again, and this?” I raised my injured wrist. “It is nothing,” I said.“What happened?”“I fell.”“You fell? I didn’t know you are clumsy with all your character tra
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Selena’s POVI squeaked as another message from my dear aunt popped up on my screen, she must definitely be a witch. I gingerly clicked on the message and opened it. It was just two words “CALL ME” the message read.I searched for her number immediately and dialed her line, she picked up at the first ring, my heart pounded in my chest “Aunt”“Selena Gia Luna Dacosta, where the hell are you?” My aunt's sweet shrill voice asked from her end of the line.‘How wrong you are aunt, it is Marino now' I thought to myself as I pulled my phone away from my ears before I go deaf. Thank God for small miracles, the story would have been different if my aunt was one who watches the TV and read the newspaper, but all that does not really concern my dear aunt, so for now, my secret is safe where my aunt is involved.“Aunt, how lovely to hear from you” I said in my sweetest voice“Tu, figlio irresponsabile” was my aunt response which means ‘you irresponsible child in Italian’Instead of replying to her
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Jake’s POVI glanced down at my phone; it was past 6. Guests were filling the event center, and my so-called wife was yet to arrive. She was really taking her time. I called her several times, but it went straight to her annoying voicemail.Finally, I saw my car pulling up. The valet opened her door, and the paparazzi were snapping away. When Selena finally emerged, the questions thrown at her changed. They wanted to know about her married life, if she got married to me because she was pregnant, and all sorts of nasty questions.I noticed she looked uncomfortable with all the attention, so I made my way to her. She looked a little relieved when she saw me approach her. I wrapped my hand around her waist and placed a kiss on her forehead.She tensed under my arms, and I tightened my grip on her. She looked at me sharply and understood my actions. She smiled brightly at me, wrapped her arms around my neck, and went on tiptoe to whisper in my ear, "You have a lot to explain," "I don't. N
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Selena’s POVI finished my business in the restroom and made my way outside. I noticed that most couples were on the dance floor, dancing with each other. I was suddenly blocked by a hard body and was forced to step back to look up at the intruder of my private space.“Hey, lovely,” an unfamiliar voice stopped me in my tracks.“H…i.”“You look so lovely, dear.” He eyed me from head to toe, making me feel so small and exposed. He must be a pervert. Didn’t he notice the ring on my finger?I purposely used my ring finger to push my hair behind my ears, but he did not seem to care about the diamond on my finger. “Excuse me, please. I…” I tried to step aside for a pass, but he grabbed my arm instead to put me on a halt.I seriously don’t want to create a scene here. Oh, help me, Lord. “Let go of me, please.”“Why? You don’t want to dance with me?” he asked sheepishly. “Why?”“Because she has a husband waiting for her to dance with,” Jake responded behind us.We turned to him, and he was gl
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Jake’s POVSelena turned and walked away. What the hell? It would be rude and paint the wrong image if she should go by herself to greet the host, leaving me in the middle of the room. Who knows who was watching? I went after her in long strides and held her back from her shoulders. She tensed under my touch but relaxed instantly, and I would have doubted she was stiff earlier.“Smile,” I whispered in her ears as I held her by her waist and led her in the direction of our host. Mrs. Jucci saw us and left her small group of friends. I was expecting her to stop in front of us, but she didn’t. Instead, she pulled Selena into a hug like the two were friends. They haven’t even met. My hand was still wrapped around Selena’s waist. I squeezed her waist, and she finally returned the hug by patting Mrs. Jucci on the back like a small kid.Mrs. Jucci pulled back, grinning. “You look familiarly…” She uttered, and immediately I looked into Selena’s eyes, I understood her fear. God knows what bad
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Selena’s POV I was hungry, and I wanted to be full with what on earth was entering into my nostrils. I almost fell from my chair, but Jake kept me right as I kissed him passionately on the lips. What was I doing? I hiccupped out of a sudden and pulled away from Jake. “Oops!” I covered my mouth, still feeling the spark from our heated kiss. “What are you doing?” I asked Jake. He looked at me as if I had lost my mind. He stood up on his feet. “You just kissed me.” “What? I did what?” Was I imagining the kiss? “I… I mean, I don’t…” What excuse do I want to give for kissing him? Because I wanted it? Because I wanted to feel connected to him, because I missed him? Which excuse will not sound immature to him? “It was a mistake,” I said with a stoic face. Before he could say more, my stomach growled in hunger, and Jake shook his head before going back to his seat to sit down. He pushed a plate in my direction; the aroma filled me a little. I dug into the food immediately, and when I was
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