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Marriage Contract 44
Evy I turn off the shower and wrap myself in a large, soft towel. Facing the mirror on the bathroom counter, I start brushing my hair. While I do this, I think of Gael and sigh in a mixture of anxiety and discouragement. I know I need to tell him about the pregnancy, but I'll only do it as soon as I'm sure it's the right time. Maybe making a special dinner for the occasion will make it easier and a baby item might help. My heart leaps in my chest at the thought of his reaction. I think that first he would be extremely surprised, then there would be that silly first-time dad smile and maybe a few emotional tears too? Thirdly, he would shout with excitement to the four winds that he was going to be a father and finally, he would hug me, kiss me and... finally say that he loves me? I snort audibly. What if it's not like that? What if I'm just deluding myself? "It doesn't matter, Evy, he has a right to know!" I whisper to the image of myself in the mirror and at the same moment I jump
Marriage Contract 45
Evy "Are you sure, Gael?" I hear Max questioning. "Of course I am!" "Damn, I swear I thought you and Evy..." "You thought wrong, my dear Max! The plan never changed!" "I'm surprised too," Paul intervenes. "I thought you had straightened up and would finally be the married man you should be!" "What's with you guys? That never crossed my mind!" "Alright! So, what's the next step?" "The legacy will be available in my inventory in ninety days, and I want you to make a transfer of three million dollars to Evy's account during that time. After receiving the inheritance, I'll work with her to find a way to put an end to this marriage once and for all. That's it! I can't stand having this noose around my neck any longer!" "Damn, I never thought everything I've seen so far was just an act! You seemed so... in love! I even thought there would be a real wedding in the future, and I'd finally be your best man," Paul comments, and the laughter of the men spreads through the room. "Don't d
Marriage Contract 46
Evy "After he left, I locked the bedroom door, spread the baby clothes and birth control pills around me on the mattress, and looked at each item for long minutes. Abortion was not an option. I felt a shiver run down my spine just thinking about it. Giving my child to Gael was also out of the question, even though I know his financial status is much more favorable than mine concerning our child. However, either this would be our baby, or it would definitively be just mine. To top it off, giving up everything I've achieved at the finish line will leave me in misery again, and damn it, there's still my mother who needs me a lot! Distressed by these thoughts, I leaped out of bed, turned my back on all of that, and leaned against the window frame. I stared at the sunny day, watched the wind play with the treetops, and some butterflies fluttering around the garden. I released a deep breath forcefully. What should I do after all? Which path to follow? I looked back at all those objects rep
Marriage Contract 47
Evy "Good morning, dear wife! What have you been doing that you couldn't answer my calls?" I sense the sarcasm in Gael's voice as soon as I pick up the phone. "Hmm, with my husband away, I've had more time for sleeping!" I grumble, trying to keep my voice as natural and playful as possible. He laughs on the other end of the line. "I can't believe you're sleeping the entire day, Mrs. D'Angelo!" "Oh, of course not! I've also been spending some time in the library studying. You know how I am." "Yes, I know. And I admire that about you!" "Hmm! Thank you, Mr. D'Angelo, that's coming from you is a compliment!" I tease. "But it is a compliment!" He protests with humor. Humor. I'll miss that. "How's your work going over there?" I decide to change the subject. "As I expected, boring! I should have brought you with me; at least I would have some fun hours every time I returned to the hotel suite," he says, making me laugh again. The worst part is knowing that I desire him much more than
Marriage Contract 48
Evy I wake up in a small room, completely different, with simple furniture and only a rectangular window made of wood and glass, allowing me to see the daylight. I must have fallen asleep at some point during the journey here, and Dylan probably put me to bed. I think as I sit in the middle of the mattress and stretch afterward. As soon as I put my feet out of bed, I am hit by the morning sickness, and as always, I rush to find a bathroom. A warm shower helps me relax a bit, and then I search for my suitcase. I furrow my brows in confusion when I can't find it anywhere and head straight to a three-door wardrobe. To my surprise, everything is right there in front of me, neatly arranged. "Dylan," I think, opening a satisfied smile. I put on a loose dress and sandals, and after tying my hair in a loose bun, I leave the room hungry. A wonderful smell of food surrounds me as I enter the small living room, and my stomach immediately grumbles. I follow the scent to find a small and charming
Marriage Contract 49
Evy At night, it was not the most peaceful. As much as I wanted to muffle my thoughts, they screamed too loudly inside my head. I simply couldn't stop thinking about how Gael would react upon discovering my escape. He'd probably react with a good party among friends and girls, after all, I'm giving him his long-awaited freedom, right? And there's still the risk of him succeeding with his father's coveted inheritance, as that has always been his goal. The thought that he arrives tonight makes me uneasy. I can't afford to fall into his hands again. If Gael finds out about this pregnancy, I certainly won't stand a chance. "He'll never find us here," I say, gently caressing my stomach, but deep down, I wanted to be near him, to feel warm and safe in his arms. "Damn, Evy, what are you saying? When have you truly felt safe with him?" Another heavy breath passes through my mouth, and I turn to the side in bed. Damn, I hope not! Damn, I really need to relax! I get out of bed, put on a war
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Gael Moments before the escape... "Promise me you'll wait for me right here in this bed?" I whisper, planting small kisses on her lips. Evy stretches beneath me, and I can't help but admire her completely naked bust rising and falling with a deep breath she just released. Her fair skin invites me to trace a delicious trail of kisses. Damn, I can't stay here for even a moment longer! I grumble internally. "Do you really have to go now?" "You know I do. The jet has a schedule, and I have a deadline to meet." "Hmm!" She moans in frustration, and it makes me smile, causing my heart to inexplicably race. "Will you walk me to the door?" Damn it, Gael, is this necessary? I wonder, not understanding this damn need to be close for so long. "Can you give me just a minute? I need to use the bathroom quickly and throw on some clothes." "I'd love to see you naked like that. I'd enjoy it!" I laughed, nibbling the nipple of her breast with my lips. "I'm sure you would, Mr. D'Angelo, but your
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Gael "We'll leave in fifteen minutes, guys!" Chloe announces, poking her head into the door of the hotel suite where we're having breakfast. Paul stirs in his chair and finishes the last of his coffee, leaving the cup on the table, while Max gets up to grab his executive folder lying on the sideboard. I rise from my chair to grab my phone and call Evy, eager to hear the sound of her voice. However, the call goes straight to voicemail, and I exhale with annoyance. Audibly. What could she be doing that's so important she can't answer my call? We then head straight to a big black car and drive to the Interplace building, where we'll have a business meeting. As soon as we arrive, I shake hands with the representatives of the Interplace corporation and take a seat at a large rectangular table. Chloe focuses on distributing folders with the meeting agenda, while Max takes care of explaining the bureaucratic details. I don't notice when his voice fades, and my wife's voice fills my ears.
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