Chapter 29Ruby stood in front of Ophelia as they both stared at each other.“Aren't you going to sit?” Ophelia asked, breaking the ice.“That looks like it hurts” She added in a low voice as she pointed at Ruby's wound.“Yes.” Ruby drew out as she looked around.“Let's sit there” She pointed at a chair as they both went to sit there.Ophelia on one end, Ruby at the other end.“Hmm, hmm” Ruby cleared her throat.“I guess I can talk to you now” She stated, sensing that Ophelia was no longer angry.If she was, she wouldn't have agreed to speak with her.“I’m sorry” she apologized as she looked at Ophelia.“I'm really sorry, girl. I never intended to hide the truth from you. It's just that the circumstance I was in, did not allow me to do so” She explained trying to keep a calm expression on her face.“How are you doing and how's your sister?” Ophelia asked instead.“I'm good, I guess..” Ruby's voice trailed off.“And Kim is in a vegetative state. I hope she wakes up soon” She disclosed
Chapter 30Ruby and Jaxon both arrived at the house and to her surprise, he didn't say anything to her. Neither did he yell at her.She breathed a sigh of relief as she watched him disappear to his room, while he acted as if she was non-existent.Ruby didn't say anything too and just walked back to her room.On getting to her room, she wanted to shower but she realized that she had no clothes. Jaxon had talked about getting her some, but he was yet to get it for her as he also instructed that she bring nothing from her old house.Looking at the cast on her leg, she sucked in a deep breath as she made her way out of her room to go meet him. She had no choice but to ask him about what she would be wearing.She was heading to his room when she spotted him downstairs. He was sitting in the dining room with a laptop in front of him.She began to go meet him there.Ruby appeared from behind him as she took a sneak peek at his laptop. She squinted her eyes at the sight of Vanessa on the scre
"Get ready to pick up your sister's corpse the next time you come to the hospital!" The voice from the other end of the line barked at Ruby, causing a cold shiver to run down her back. "Wha-what?" Ruby muttered. "What do you mean by corpse?"""I'm afraid your sister's treatment has been put on hold due to unpaid bills, Miss Ruby." The nurse replied with a much sharper tone now.Ruby sighed, tears welling up in her eyes. "Please, I'm begging. Don't take her off treatment, you know she needs it, Ma'am""If you think I'd keep giving her drugs and injections when you are yet to pay the money you owe the hospital, and risk losing my job, then you need to have a rethink, Miss Ruby!""I'll try to pay up, just don't abandon her in that state, please""My hands are tied. You need to pay before anything else can be done. Do you want to see her dead?""No!" Ruby cried out."Then, pay your debt so we can resume treatment on her!" With that, the call ended..Tears streamed freely out of Ruby's
Chapter 2"Tell me, Ruby!" The male voice behind her said, "Are you selectively deaf? I'm certain you heard me quite well."Slowly, she swung around to face the man. There was an obvious look of disdain on his face. He raised a finger and flicked it at her, urging her to edge close to him. Ruby was stunned, barely able to believe what was happening. Did he just agree to make her his wife in exchange for any money she requests for? She was at a loss at whether to cry or smile, rather she remained numb, staring down at the man. "If we will pull this off, you need to stop acting like an aged donkey!" The man snapped.She nodded. "I asked earlier, what gave you the courage to approach me?" "You look like a man in need of a wife," Ruby stated bluntlyThe man frowned. He cast a glance at his wristwatch, and let out a long hiss. She was right. He needed a wife. The woman he had agreed with to sign the documents with him had stood him up, even after he explained how important it was.
Chapter 3"Don't give me that look!" Jaxon said sharply as he shoved his phone into his pockets. "You look like you've just seen a ghost!"Ruby swallowed hard. "Don't you want to leave? Get into the car, let's drop you off at the restaurant""Oh-yeah," She muttered and went in.After the driver drove for some minutes, Jaxon broke the silence in the car. "Have this!" He said, handing his phone to her.Her right eyebrow shot up, "Why?""Take this!" He said with impatience, "Ruby, one rule you must obey as long as we interact is to do whatever I say. Now, get this phone!" His voice was firmerWith shaky hands, she collected the phone, eying him. The other men in the car were silent and a soft music played in the car radio."Now, input your phone number in there." He said.She nodded and started to punch her number in, eager to please him. He had such a controlling aura that left her with no choice than to do whatever he wanted. He snatched the phone from her and saved her number."Wha
Chapter 4"You don't just ring up my line, after making me sign a marriage contract with you and ghosting me," Ruby yelled in annoyance on the phone at the same man she was trying her best to forget.There was a short silence on the other end of the line."I know you heard me, Mr. Jaxon!" She said, more angered by his silence, "You went two weeks without speaking to me, I'm sure you can make it two years" She mocked."Watch your tone!" Jaxon's deep voice replied, "You're my wife now, and you'll do as I say." "I'm not your wife, not in any real sense. And I'm at work right now, so I can't just drop everything for you.""You'll quit that job, effective immediately," Jaxon ordered, "I don't want my contracted wife working in a place like that. You need to be available whenever I desire."Ruby's face flushed with anger. Her hands trembled as she gripped the phone. "You can't just dictate my life like that! I won't quit my job, and I won't be at your beck and call."Jaxon let out a mirth
Chapter 6early?Ruby laid on the bed, enjoying her quiet sleep. One that she hadn't gotten for weeks as she was running away looking for how to pay for her sister's treatment.Now that she found a way to save her and finally did, it was only right for her to get a good sleep.She groaned, rolling on her medium-sized bed as she stretched out her hands yawning loudly.“So peaceful..” she muttered, reaching out her hand for her phone that was lying on a nearby cupboard.She turned on the power button to check what the time was only to see a message on her screen.“I'll be at your place in thirty minutes, don't keep me waiting!” That was the exact message on her phone.She blinked her eyes as she tossed the phone away, wanting to return back to sleep.A few minutes later, she snapped her eyes open as realization hit her.“Oh my gosh!!” She gasped as she sat up from the bed almost immediately.“I literally forgot about this..” she gasped jumping out of the bed the next second. She had a d
Chapter six After a long and quiet ride, they finally arrived at the venue of the party, ruby sighed in awe at how beautiful the place was. There were lots of paparazzi around, taking pictures of the people. Ruby couldn't help but wonder how rich Jaxon was, he had an expensive car and had taken her to an occasion that screamed of luxury. Who exactly was he? “Here.” He handed over a silver mask to Ruby who slowly collected it from him. “Put it on..” he instructed as he wore his own black mask. Ruby lifted the mask up to her face as she wore it as well. “Don't talk to anybody and stick to me” he instructed as Ruby shook her head slowly. “If you do a good job, you'll be rewarded” he added as the driver stepped out of the car, to open the car door for them. Jaxon stepped out first before stretching out his hand for Ruby. “Come on..” “All you need to do is smile, and look happy, you're not an old hag.” He whispered coldly to her ears leading her towards a red carpet. “Over here