‘Marry me.’Something is definitely wrong with Asher. Or was it my heart? Because it kept on thumping hard almost painfully against my chest I could barely breathe. I guess that what's happens if the man you like that’s your boss proposes to you out of the blue.‘don't stare at me as though I have horns. I just proposed to you.’‘I know but getting proposed to wasn't my thought when I came here. I ..’ I allowed my voice to trail off not knowing what else to say but my breathing was becoming steady.How was my getting married going to pay Elle's hospital bills?‘it's a contract marriage. I will pay your sister's medical bills and in exchange be my wife.’That was a good deal. I have nothing to lose. He would pay for Elle’s surgery and I would even gain more because I would finally be with him even though he might not have feelings for me.‘but why me sir? You can have any woman you like but why did you choose me?‘my mother threatened to kill herself.’I gasped. I didn't expect that. I

‘You know, we can stay in the same room since we are getting married. I don't see why you don’t want that.’ Asher was saying as he followed me to my room.We have been having this particular conversation ever since we arrived at Garrett's place. I wanted to stay in my room for now and when we were married, I would move into his room, but Asher was whining and he wouldn't let me sleep in a different room.‘let's keep to tradition. I will move into your room after our wedding.’ I opened my box and started arranging in the room I chose to be mine. Initially, I thought we would share a room but he mistakenly let it slip that I could have my room, I welcomed the idea and now he's against it. Deep down I was enjoying his whines.‘okay.’ He slumped on the bed.‘have it your way. Here's your room. I’m moving in too.’ He said.Where was the cold and collected Asher I once knew?‘no, you are not. You are going to stay in your room for the next three days until we are married.’ I said to him as

‘What would you like to order?’ Asher asked handing me the menu.‘something light. Today's the Photoshoot right?’ I asked‘Yeah. I would recommend you take something light.’ He said waving at the waiter standing close by.‘what would you like to order sir?’ the waiter asked bowing slightly.‘I want something light. Give me your recommendations.’‘and you ma'am?’ the waiter turned to me.‘I want the same thing as him.’ I replied not knowing what to make out of the menu since almost everything was in Spanish.The waiter left only to return about ten minutes later with crispy potatoes And tomato sauce.We dug into the food. I could son my eat little because I wanted my dress to fit perfectly without my stomach prodding out.‘Are you done?’ Asher asked staring up at me from his food.‘yeah. I’m full.’ I replied.‘You barely ate.’ He glanced at my plate.‘I can’t eat too much or else my dress won't fit.’‘but you still need to eat. You haven’t eaten all day.’‘I only missed breakfast and I

Asher's povI stared at the departing figure of my fiancée she had looked at me with enquiring eyes checking if I would be okay alone. She left after I nodded at her. I glanced around the room’s surroundings it was spacious and the windows were opened letting in fresh air.I waited for Lorie’s mother to start talking or asking me questions about myself but she was quiet. I decided to look at her face. She wasn't looking at me, she was staring at the little girl who was covered with blankets, and different kinds of pipes were sticking out of her. I’m not an emotional person but my heart moved for the little girl. A young child like her ought to be in school playing and gossiping with friends but she lay here fighting for her life. From my view, she was a replica of Lorie. Her head was covered in a beanie so I couldn’t tell if they shared the same colour of hair.Lorie’s mother got up and beckoned me to follow her. She walked closer to the bed and sat on it. I followed her quietly stand

I kept on grasping for breath as the man kept on holding my neck tightly, the room was poorly lit. It was only illuminated by a candle the poor light caused a shadow to form and this made him more scared. He raised his hand and hit my face. I wanted to scream but I couldn't something was blocking my throat. My legs were writhing in pain. I kept trying to scream but I couldn't. I watched helplessly as the man left to get something. I was able to breathe a little. I closed my eyes to calm my heart down while struggling to keep the tears in and free my tied hands at the same time.The rope holding me wasn't too tight, but I was surprised it came loose when I tugged at it. I didn't let my surprise make me stupid I got up and ran towards the door. I pulled the handle but it didn’t open. It was locked. I kept on tugging and pulling at the door as tears poured out of my eyes.Where was everyone?Asher!He promised to always be here but where was He?I heard the laughter before seeing his sha