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CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
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The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX
Ashley woke up that morning glancing at the unfamiliar room “Where am I?” She scanned around and everything played on how she was now living with Drake.“Ohh,” She groaned, rubbing her forehead, she stood up and headed to the bathroom.Knock knockAshley sat on the dressing table drying her hair. “ I am coming.” She stood up and opened the door.“Hey,” Drake smiled, glancing down at her.“Hi, good morning. come in” She entered inside leading him in. “Did you sleep well?” He asked, placing his hands in his pocket.“Yes I did, although I woke up feeling lost because I was in a new place” She chuckled while he laughed lightly.“Should I get your breakfast up here or do you want to eat downstairs?” He asked.“I will eat downstairs, it is advisable that I exercise my body,” She said, glancing at the mirror and packing her hair into a messy bun while Drake admired her features.“Let's go!” She smiled, tugging at his hands.“You look stunning” He complimented staring at Ashley who wore a sh
The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN
Ashley woke up to the ringing tone of her phone while she stretched her hands to answer them. A particular scent lingered in her room but she shrugged it off and picked up her phone.“Hello” Her groggy voice sounded in the room.“Sleepy head” The male voice sounded jolting her fully awake.Chuckling “Felix,” She called out.“Yes, you forgot my whole existence” He whined.Rolling her eyes “I bet you wanted to get rid of me” She laughed.Laughing “Not possible, how are you?” He asked.“I am doing great, how have you been?” She asked back.“Been good, your place seems locked. Did you travel?” “Ohh, I forgot to tell you. You remember my friend from that day?” She asked.“Mmm, Drake?”“Yes him, he thought it wasn't wise to live alone due to my condition so I stay with him at his place. I totally forgot to inform you, I am sorry” She said softly.“It's no worries, are you sure you can trust him to look after you?” He asked, sounding concerned.“Well he hasn't given me a reason not to trust
The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT
The following morning, Ashley got up pretty earlyand went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Drake and herself.“Good morning ma, you are not supposed to be here” The employee bowed a little."Good morning, I am aware, but it is okay, I just want to make food." She stirs her pancake batter with a whisk."In what way may I assist you?" The employee inquired in an effort to assist her."It is okay, I can handle this." She glanced back at the batter and smiled.Ashley did not bulge after much convincing, so she chose to leave her alone.After cooking for a while, she decided to set the dining room table, and a few minutes later, Drake came downstairs."Hi, good morning." He gave her a side hug.“Good morning, did you sleep well?” Ashley smiled happily.“You look very excited, you made this?” He pointed at the mouth-watering breakfast in front of him."Yes, I did. I decided to try something because I felt like I was losing my culinary talent since coming here," she squealed as she
The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE
Alan was the one who was meant to go to the airport and talk to them about finding Ashley, but he was a powerful man, and if things went wrong, his reputation might be damaged, so he waited patiently in his office for Rex."Stop eating your fingers and tapping your legs; I am trying to concentrate," Sean grumbled to Alan, who looked at him instead."Do you realize how bothered I am?" He asked, narrowing his gaze at him.He hissed, scowling, "I can not relate."“Alan, calm down I am sure your accomplice knows how to get the job done” He spoke in a mocking tone."What is it about Rex that makes you hate him?" He inquired.“I am not sure,” He replied, shrugging.After what seemed like hours, Alan heard a tap on his door, which opened shortly thereafter."Good afternoon, Sir," Rex said, bowing to Alan and nodding his head in acknowledgment to Sean."He cannot greet," Sean thought, casting a wary glance at him."Is there any good news?" Alan looked at him with anticipation.Exhaling "I am
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“Good evening Ash '' Drake greeted Ashely as he stepped into the house.Chuckling “You remind me of Drea, it seems like you were busy” She commented.“Yes, I had a late evening meeting. You didn't have to wait up for me” He tugged his tie settling on the couch.“Well I was worried, I couldn't reach your phone too” “I am back now,” He chuckled.“Have you eaten?” He asked pulling his shoes away.“Yes, I couldn't wait for you” She pouted.“Foodie, I already ate. I am just tired” He groaned, reclining on the couch.Ashley got up and moved behind him, giving him shoulder and scalp massages. "Better now?" she asked. He groaned, "Gosh, I feel so relieved right now," as Ashley laughed.“Where did you learn it?” He asked his eyes shut.“I use this magic on Alan whenever he is tired from work, he loves it a lot” Ashley replied while Drake stiffened on hearing Alan’s name.“You must still love him,” He added.“Yes, I can't hate him even if I try” She chuckled sadly.He took her hands and place
The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE
Knock KnockThere was rustling of someone in the kitchen before proceeding to click the door open.“Hi dear,” “Good morning Mom” Alan bowed politely to Ashley’s mother.“Come in” She led him in and both of them settled on the sofa.“What brings you here early in the morning?” She asked, holding his gaze.“I had to be at the office for a meeting but I needed to see you first. That's why I am here early enough” He paused.“I found out where Ashley went to, although I don't know the city yet but it won't be long before I find out” He studied her expression for any changes before continuing.“I know you have been in touch with Ashley and I am not here to ask for the city she is in because that is my cross to bear but I am here to seek your permission to bring her back” Alan respectfully folded his hands.“Mom, I know I betrayed your trust by hurting your daughter but right now my life makes no sense without Ashley in it. I desperately want to make everything right and to do so I need to
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“Hey girl,” Drea said to Ash over the phone.“How are you?” Ashley asked, she was done for the day so she decided to call Drea to break the news to her.“Gosh, it's so boring without you here” She lamented.“I know right, same here. I didn't know it would be this hard” Ash groaned.“Yeah, what’s good?” She asked.“Everything is good and your guesses were right,” She said.“What guesses?” Drea scrunched her face up.“Well you are going to be a good mother to my son” Ashley rolled her eyes happily.“Are you for real? I am so excited right now,” Drea half yelled.“I know you would be. You’ve always wanted it” Ashley smiled.“I am telling you. I am pulling up at the shopping mall to get everything he needs. I think he would love the color blue a lot” Drea was ecstatic about meeting the baby.Laughing “Girl chill. I am not even in New York right now and how do you know what he wants?” Ashley said.“Because I am his godmother. I don't care, it is either I come to meet you over there or you
The Business of Love: Our Contract Marriage CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE
Ashley headed outside when Drake texted her that he was waiting for her, towards lunchtime she started craving Pizza and a cup of ice cream, she had to stress Drake out to get them for her.“Hey,” Drake smiled when he saw her.“How is it that you are happy? I must have dragged you out of an important meeting,” Ashley said, smiling softly.“I want to be his favorite uncle so I have to feed his cravings” He pointed at her baby bump.“Baby, you heard your uncle” Ashley spoke to her stomach eliciting a chuckle for Drake.“Here, I have to run back. '' He passed the paper bag to Ashely whose eyes were already glowing from the sight of the bag.“Thank you” She took the bag and hugged him, still in the hug a commotion near the gate drew their attention.Ashley looked ahead of Drake and she could swear that her eyes were deceiving her when she saw Alan and Sean “A…Alan” She stuttered while Drake shuddered, breaking from the hug.“Alan” She called out again just to be sure, when Alan heard his
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