SIGN…
Carmelita stared at her portrayal through the mirror, wondering what she was going to do with a man under the same roof.
Not even a spell will propel her to love the damn groom, she will never do that.
Her brows knitted and then she let her lips stretch into a devilish smile. Melita is not known to be aggressive, but she will be one towards this groom of hers.
She will treat him like a guard. He will find her abode uncomfortable for him that he will ever pray the contract comes to an end.
Even after he leaves, he will never love to set his eyes on her. He will always recommend her to be the most hostile he has ever met.
It will be a deal. It will be a signed contract, and he will never go against it.
She will pay him immediately after the contract is over, and will never want to set her eyes on him again.
After so many thoughts. Despite the tears she had wasted, she will hire a groom to achieve his aim.
She has vowed to go to all extent just to make sure his elder brother gets well again. If there isn't enough money, there won't be enough treatment.
Meanwhile, working as a manager isn't enough for her any longer. She needs to own her industry, to make life easier for her elder brother when he's out of the hospital.
Vanda is the only family she has now and is willing to do everything for his sake.
She picked up her cellphone from the bed and left the room with her car key and handbag.
Fifteen minutes left to be present in the industry, and she needs to be fast too to meet director Juan before he leaves Davao City.
Christina waved her goodbye while she stepped into the car and drove off the compound.
She is damn happy that her mistress has decided to work with her idea.
Ten minutes later, she was already seated on her office chair discussing some routes with the secretary.
The doorbell rang bringing a pause to their discussion, they swiveled their neck backward staring at the door.
" Miss Carmelita, I am here and will be out within minutes ", the director exclaimed while at the doorpost.
She got on her feet and ordered the secretary to leave instantly.
" I've been expecting you all this while Sir, please come in ", he expressed and got seated again.
Director Juan stepped into the office, she offered him a seat opposite her.
" I am leaving for Louisiana as soon as I leave this industry. About our last discussion, what was your conclusion ? ", Director Juan enquired her.
She swallowed her saliva, " Before a week from now, I'll get married. When I'm done with everything, I'll send a message across to you ".
He smiled widely, " I love that. Keep up your good work ".
Melita returned the smile, they exchanged pleasantries and director Juan left her office instantly.
She was overwhelmed with joy, after all, circumstances, she will own the industry.
Her housekeeper had already promised to get her a groom, so she isn't worried about whom to hire. Christina, we do well at fulfilling her promises.
She relaxed on the chair feeling her heart in place again.
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Two days have elapsed, and she is yet to see her groom. She sat on the sofa in the sitting room waiting for Christina to arrive.
Everything is regulated already, she has already discussed it with her counsel, and the contract is already prepared.
No wedding included, all she wants is just the contract signed and a marriage certificate given.
She's so sure that the marriage certificate will be proof of her marriage to the young man whom she doesn't know yet.
The door was pushed open and Christina stepped in followed by the young man.
Gosh! He wasn't what she expected. A masculine with charming blue eyes and dark curled hair. His muscles were damn sexy and he is huge and tall.
No man has ever moved her. No man has done that.
Here she is staring at the innocent-looking man completely without saying a word yet.
" I'll leave the two of you now to sort everything out. Ma'am Melita, I believe you're ready and everything is ready too. Good luck ", Christina stated and left for her working position.
She didn't mind calling her back, because she has done her part. It's left for her to do the rest.
" I am Ferdinand. Christina told me that you need a groom to hire ", the young man referred to her.
She bit her lips in anger. Despite how the innocent man has pulled down her power, she still has this hatred in her.
" Come with me… ", three words filled with deep and raw hatred.
She will never treat him as a groom, he will be treated as her guard. Her hatred for him will never come to an end, even if the contract is over.
Ferdinand followed her to the car, he stepped in immediately she ordered him to, and they drove off to her counsel's chamber.
Twenty minutes into the counsel's chamber, she didn't say a word to him. Not even a glance from her.
Ferdinand tried several times to break up the silence between them, but she was dumbfounded.
They arrived at the chamber and moved out of the car to go meet the counsel.
" Welcome, Miss Carmelita ", the counsel greeted her while on his feet.
She nodded and sat down, " Thank you so much. I don't have much time on my side please ".
The counsel handed over to her the contract paper and a pen. She went through it and dropped her signature where required.
She glanced at Ferdinand and gritted her teeth, and then placed the paper and pen in his presence.
He lifted his face and glanced at Melita, then at the paper. His lips agape but he couldn't say a word.
" Sign… ". One word. One command.
Her eyes furrowed in deep anger which was revealed on her face. It wasn't hidden, Ferdinand noticed it himself.
He picked up the pen and bent low while staring at the paper. This is so ridiculous to him.
" It's a contract. You will be my groom, just for sixty days… ", her loud but annoying voice echoed in his ear.
She sat at the edge of the table, " I will hire you to be my groom, and I'll pay you immediately after the contract is over. Don't ever refer to me as your wife, because nothing is binding the both of us together."
" No sex. No love. No kisses. No feelings. You are just a hired groom for sixty days. Live your life the way you want it, but not for these sixty days ", she narrated further.
Her voice was so commanding but filled with bitterness.
" It's a deal, and must be done ", Ferdinand acceded and signed the contract.
She nodded and let out a devilish smile.
Ferdinand began creating enticing events he would do within these sixty days. This is the only time left for him to relish all the good things in the world.
He shouldn't have signed the contract, but he acceded to doing it because he has few days to live.
ANYTHING FOR MY BROTHER.The buzzing of her phone drew her attention, she grabbed it from her handbag to see that it was Christina on the line.She wondered if everything was okay with the call. While staring at the counsel as she took the pen and paper from her groom, she picked up the call." You know quite right that I'm not in the mood of picking up anyone's call at the moment, why are you tempting me ? ", She roared to the hearing of her housekeeper.The young lady has already studied everything about her mistress. She knows when she's annoyed and when filled with joy.Being with the groom is something difficult for her to do, but since she has no other option left behind, she needs to give in.Then believe it, ma'am Melita will change within this period. She's so sure of it." I got a call from the doctor just now. He commented on reaching you all these while but you aren't picking up your calls. Sir Vanda sent for you, he wants to see no one but you ", Christina announced throu
HER GROOM. HER GUARD. They were out of the hospital, Melita had decided to go see the priest before they left for home.She wants this marriage to take place in a few days to come. Keeping her waiting isn't what she needs at the point.While they drove to the priest's residence some miles away from the big building which was known as the church, she parked the car in the garage and they both alighted outta it."Now, put a smile on your face. Ferdinand, it's time you pretend that we both are lovers, don't ever let the priest know that you are hired for this…" She warned him.Ferdinand nodded, he already knew the rules… but this time, it was getting numerous. She had ordered him when signing the contract never to refer to her as a wife, and here she is giving the opposite of the order.He watched her as she took long steps towards the huge building.Ohmigod! That lady is something else. She's not just a damsel but has everything to be called a woman.He will never love her. Yes, he's t
GROOM ON SUITOn the third day just as the priest had ordered them, the two couples began getting dressed.Melita stood opposite the mirror staring at the image opposite her.Oops! The lady in a white gown with minor makeup on her face looked more beautiful than ever. She looked gorgeous and sweet.Christina matched towards her circling her lips with lots of smiles. Her palm landed on her shoulder while she stared at her mistress through the mirror."Ma'am Carmelita is a goddess…" she uttered inwardly expressing happiness through her face. "I just wish she could accept a man in her life at least for this last time."She rubbed her hair, was well dressed, and curled up to an admiring style."Ma'am, the bridal gown looks good on you. I can't just wait to set my eyes on the groom, I believe he will look so enticing just like you are…" Christina referred to her mistress.Melita didn't say a word to that sentence, sh
THE JEALOUS BRIDE Before the priest stood Melita and Ferdinand after taking their marriage vows.You could see on her face that she's damn excited, but one thing is that it isn't from the depth of her heart."Now, the groom can kiss his bride." The voice of the groom rang in her ear.What did he just say now? That the groom should kiss his bride huh?Those questions popped into her head as she was staring at Ferdinand to see his reaction.She turned and glanced at Christine who was smiling widely at them, and hissed Inwardly."That's what she has been waiting for, to watch her mistress kiss a hired groom." She thought and bit her lower lips.Ferdinand gripped her palm so tight, and then walked closer to her, he stared into her eyes for a while and then his lips landed on hers.God! He had thought that she would shriek at her for trying such a thing, or rather decline the kiss… but it was all opposite.He licked her lips the first time and then she responded to it instantly as they b
IT'S JUST A JOGThe two left the office to an eatery where they demanded for their dishes.Melita said nothing to Ferd, and he didn't bother bringing up a discussion between them, since they were eating.When they were done, she reminded him of taking him home before going back to his office."What if I tell you that I don't want to go back home?" He responded to her.She stretched her lips. "And what's the meaning of that? Get into the car so I can take you home, I'll only let you leave when I wish." She replied curtly.Ferd made a long face. "Let's go then, I'm already feeling sleepy."She moved to the car and he followed her instantly, they both stepped in and shut the door."Don't you ever question my order. Let this be a mistake." She warned him.He took a deep breath. "Just take me as you wish, I don't wanna argue with you." He muttered slowly, but age heard him clearly.She bit her lower lips while throwing hateful looks at him.She drove off and within a few minutes, they arri
ASKING HIM OUT.Melita was darn shocked to see Ferdinand kissing her leg, she gave him a knock on the head."You must be out of your senses for doing that, if not… you wouldn't have gone against my will." She smirked her lips while glaring at Ferdinand.He heaved a big sigh and stared at her legs, the shoes are on her now, so he stood up."Tell me you didn't cherish the lips that I placed on your leg?" He dilated his pupils. "Anyways, I'm not out of my senses, and if you think that I am, then stay behind and let me go alone." He added and turned his back at her waiting for bwr response.He had uttered those words not from the depth of his heart, actually, he wanted to know what her actions would be.Melitta stood up from the bed and moved to him, she patted his back several times with a sheepish smile on her face."For no reason again will you ever give me an order, talk more of an option. I hired you and you ought to do everything that I want." She sighed deeply. "Now let's go.""I'm
ON A DATE."You're not saying anything, Ferdinand. Let's get out of here." Carmelita yelled at him.He stared at her for a while and looked off. "I'm sorry, but I need to give her some attention, you can wait for me over there while I come over soon."Goose pimples fell on her skin repeatedly, she couldn't believe that he had the guts to tell her such disgusting words."Stop pushing me to the wall, we have to leave together." She shrieked at him again. "I'm clubbing with her tonight." Ferd announced to her.As if the first wasn't enough, he made another sentence that's more painful than the previous one."I came here with you, and don't you dare forget my order and what's binding us together." She reminded her."Uh-huh! What the heck is binding the both of you together that she can't give another woman a little attention? I'm clubbing with him tonight, and that's just it." Miriam remarked.Melita couldn't stand hearing her talk to her that way, if she should bear with Ferdinand, then
MR. LOVER BOY.Melita stood opposite the mirror staring at her image. She could tell how annoyed she was while staring at her face."Am I supposed to be annoyed that he's after a woman when I don't love him?" She muttered while staring at her image.A resounding hiss escaped her throat."Am I not beautiful enough for him to stay with? Why must it be Miriam of an asshole? I'll roast his ass on fire if he ever has an affair with her or any other woman there." She muttered and moved to the bed, then got seated.Her right palm supported her jaw as she affixed her gaze on the sofa opposite the bed."Carmelita, you aren't supposed to be taking it easy with him. He's just a commoner, and of the same gender as your enemy." She thought and wiped her face. "I'll go after him, he dared to step on my feet, beside I'm gonna pay him after the contract is over."She stood from the bed again and moved into the bathroom, undressed and began taking her bath.Minutes later, she was done and stepped into