All Chapters of Contract And Marriage: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Maximus"Hello," I answered Aries' call."I saw Ma'am Sarina," he reported."Follow her, and don't let her out of your sight. I want to know where she's going," I instructed."Okay, sir." I ended the call and faced my grandmother and Midori. My blood was boiling out of anger, but they were still family, especially my grandmother."Midori, I don't want to see your face ever again. If you don't stop approaching, I won't let your family off the hook either. Remember that," I warned."But babe,""And stop calling me your fucking babe because I'm not!" I snapped, startling her with my outburst."Maximus," my friend Jerold, a doctor, interrupted, trying to calm the situation. He had been standing there, watching the drama, and I didn't even think Sarina noticed him."Stay out of this, Jerold," I looked at him, and he nodded in understanding."I'll leave you for now," he excused himself, which I agreed to. I didn't want him to hear what I had to say to these women."You no longer respect me,

SarinaIt felt so good like I was being cradled. I didn't know if it was because of the air conditioner, but I felt incredibly light. I slowly opened my eyes and rubbed them to clear the sleepiness away, only to find someone sitting beside me, watching me.I rubbed my eyes again to clear the dried tears that had turned into eye boogers to ensure someone was beside me. "Maximus?" I exclaimed in surprise, quickly sitting up, which made me a bit dizzy. He immediately pulled me closer before I could fall off the bed. I looked around to confirm where I was and noticed I was still in the hotel, just like before I fell asleep. "What are you doing here? How did you get in?""I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to get in here," he said as he leaned back against the headboard with his arms crossed. Why does he look so confident? The slight curve he made with the side of his lips in a smirk gives me the urge to tell him how handsome he is."What do you mean, you don't see any reason? T

Contains Mature ContentSarina"I wish you had told me first before deciding to come here," I said as I picked up my parents in Cubao. I just came from there, and you already missed me," I added. Is this how parents are? Wait, did I do or say something that warranted their worry? I shook my head when I didn't recall anything. Maybe they were just really worried about me. And I understand that I left too early as well."Oh, dear, you know you would have stopped us from doing this. It's better to surprise you so you can't make any excuses. I've wanted to come here for a long time to see what kind of life you have here in Manila. Being alone is hard, especially for a young woman like you. I just want to make sure that you are safe where you are staying and that no harm will ever come your way," my mother replied. She's always like that. Thinking about things she shouldn't even have to worry about."Also, I want to personally thank your boss for lending us the money to pay off my debt," my

SarinaMaximus and I quickly straightened up, and my cheeks must have been bright red. I didn't know what to do while my husband stayed silent, fixing his robe. "Get dressed, Sarina, and we'll talk," my mother said, anger evident on her face and in her voice."I'll explain, Mom," I tried to say. I saw how disappointed she was. Although Maximus and I are married, and it was natural for us to do the scene she caught us with, I still didn't like the idea that I did something I didn't want to do to her the most. And that's to make her feel disappointed."I said, get dressed!" she yelled, making me nod. "You too, Maximus, fix yourself up," she told the man who was still quietly standing beside me."Yes, Mom," Maximus replied. Seeing me done fixing my sleepwear, he took my hand and pulled me to our bedroom to get dressed properly."This is your fault!" I told him once we were inside. Maximus went straight to our closet, pulling out our clothes. "We wouldn't have been caught if you had waited

Sarina"I don't want to come, but why do you keep insisting?" I asked Maximus, who was pestering me about our trip to Las Vegas."Why don't you want to?" he asked."You're annoying. Didn't I already tell you I'm scared of getting into airplanes! How many times will you ask me that?" I answered, rolling my eyes at him. Why does he want me to come with him?"I'm with you; what are you afraid of? And didn't you fly when you went home to Catanduanes?" Oh yeah, I forgot about that."That was different; it was a short flight. It's a different story with an international flight." I saw him exhale, probably thinking I was being unreasonable. But being in the air for a long time is really scary. "What if the plane crashes? Of course, you'll save yourself first and then the beautiful women you see, especially the sexy flight attendants!""Seriously, Sarina? You're thinking about those things?" he asked, seeming to run out of patience. Why? Is it wrong to think that way? What I'm saying is true.