Contract Marriage for 7 Days

"Alex, there is someone on the door." Jane tapped his shoulder while rubbing her groggy eyes. She found his head laying on her chest. His one arm and leg had her secured in place, she tried to remove him but he was heavier than she expected. The door knocked again. She slapped on his shoulder this time and he sure did stir and looked up. The moment his grey eyes met her she inhaled deeply before stammering.

"T-There is someone on the door."

The door was knocked again. He got out of the bed in a second letting Jane have a sigh of relief. She saw him getting his boxers from the floor before opening the door.

She could hear Andrea saying something on the door. Having the sheet wrapped around her she too got out of the bed. But next, she noticed Alex getting out of the room leaving Andrea on the doorframe.

"What happened, Andrea?" Jane asked.

"There is something under my bed?" She said and Jane noticed her eyes filled with tears. She knew at that instant that she had some bad dreams but waited for Alex to come back.

"There is nothing under her bed or in her room for that matter." Alex came out confused.

Jane gave her a look like trying to tell him something but when he didn't notice she give up.

"I am scared," Andrea said as she hugged Jane's leg.

"I am coming with you. Fine?" Jane said and left with Andrea without looking at Alex.

She tried to make her sleep as she slowly patted her. And ends up sleeping on the floor with her head rested on the bed.

Alex woke up early in the morning. Looking for Jane he gets to Andrea's bedroom. She looked so innocent but he noticed how uncomfortable she was in this posture before leaving them alone.

She stirred when she found someone shaking her shoulder. The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled her nostrils. She looked up to see a cup and tilting her head she noticed Alex. He was wearing the same clothes from yesterday.

"Thank you," She mumbled taking the cup.

She noticed herself in that white sheet. Her cheeks were instantly red. "I will go and change." She said as she tried to get up from the floor. But next, she noticed him offering his hand that she took.

Still holding her cup she left the room. Getting into the bedroom she gets the dress from the floor.

What the hell are you doing, Jane? You were supposed to hurt him. Find his weakness and hurt him. But what are you doing? Enjoying sex and playing at home?

The last night flashed. The way he felt in her, the way he mounts her. His grunts and her screams were all she could recall.

"Get your head straight Jane, he is bad news." She mumbled in panic as she dressed.

The coffee was great as much as he was a monster. She came out of her room to find Alex coming in. He was hovering over her with a playful smile.

"What?" She asked.

"You look different when you flaunt your love bites."

She looked down to find the dress being deep enough and doing nothing to hide the marks.

Alex noticed how her cheeks got pink as he chews on her lower lip with an absent mind. She looks embarrassed.

"I will go find some foundation." She mumbled as she tried to pass him for Alex to caught her arm and yank her to him. A little gasp escaped her lips leaving them apart.

"You aren't allowed to hide the love bites I give you." He whispered over her parted lips.

Love bites?

The word echoed in her brain as they both heard someone shouting. "Andrea! Sarah! Mommy is home."

They both got out to find a tall Jamaican woman in her late 20's. She was very thankful and insisted to make breakfast for them that they declined. But she takes a promise from them that they will come after Jimmy's plaster will be off.

Driving back home she found it hilarious but then a question echoed. What's exactly gonna happen after seven days?

The car came to a halt and he looked at her. He looked at her with the same heat she is all too familiar with now. And next getting out of his seat belt he took her lips. That hunk of a man was devouring her mouth. A moan escaped her throat. She sucked on his tongue when he pulled out and started driving. You are acting like a slut, Jane. Total slut. Good girls don't crave after men who can't promise them forever. She screamed in her brain but she found herself so helpless.

"I hope you didn't forget your promise." He said and she panicked.

I am fucked, like literally. She thought but she passed him a smile.

"Don't give me that Jane. Tell me what are you up to?" He asked.

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"It's obvious. I was not good with you, hurt you, break you and don't get me started on the things I did to you in my suit. But you suddenly start playing well with me. What's the kick?" He questioned.

She didn't know what to say but then she said. "Because I didn't want to get hurt anymore."

All of the things he did to her in that suit start flashing.

He was taken aback for a second but then he said, "You are smart...." He stopped to take a turn and continue.

"Just keep on playing this good wife, Jane. You are in for a good treat. Because, I, your dear husband is going to give you one million dollars as alimony. So, you better make it worth."

She was a little shock with the news first but then anger took the place as she replied.

"Shove it in your a*s."

Silence followed. He didn't look at her but she noticed how his knuckles went white and jaw tightened. She audibly gulped hard in fear. Just in two minutes, they were at his place. She saw him getting out of the car. She could clearly see his nostrils flaring in anger and seeing him like this coming to her door made her blood drained out of her skin. She looked so pale. He didn't waste any time to get to her door.

Fear took the best of her. She didn't look at him. He was waiting for her to get out of the car but she stayed still. Next, he caught her arm and made her come out of the car. She didn't know what to expect. He will hurt me? She remembers what he did in the hotel. She knew what Paul used to do. They were getting in as she realized she needs to do something soon.

You did nothing wrong, Jane. But I wasn't even wrong when Paul used to beat me still I always ask for an apology. This person is mad, you should worry about your skin. Another voice in her head suggested. But you are not going to do it this time. Save your self-esteem.

She sensed the moment he stood still. But looking at him she found his attention on something else. Following her gaze she found a woman standing in front of them. She looked in her early 50's and was smiling looking at Alex.

"What are you doing here?" Alex asked. His voice was void of any emotion.

"Oh, Alex! It's been five years I guess." That woman replied. She looked like she will start shedding happy tears.

"Hello, Mrs. Black," Alex said and that woman's smile faded a little.

"I won't take much of your time as I can see you got a company. I wanted you to invite on our company's 50th anniversary. Though Ron won't admit, he misses you a lot...." That woman was cut off when Alex said.

"I won't come. Please, show yourself out." Jane looked at Alex and wonder. Who does he think he is?

"Alex, your dad is suffering from cardiovascular diseases. So, return while you still can. And remember that you are always welcome." She said and put on her sunglasses before leaving.

Jane noticed that his grip on her arm was no longer tight so she slowly tried to get her arm back from his hold. She was still trying when some man came running from a hallway on their right side and said,

"Mr. Black, it's important." He said while forwarding Alex a cellphone.

"Hello," He said with an absent mind and let her arm go. She walked inside the house. She could hear the blood pumping in her ears. How much I wish that this call never ends?

And this is when she heard him say. "I am coming."

Cutting that call he threw that cell phone to Peterson without looking at him and glared at her.

"Just remember that we are not finished yet," He said pointing his finger at her and left.

A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she let her fall on the couch.

Oh, God, where the hell I am? How I am ever supposed to take revenge on him when he is much stronger than me? She tried to think of something or anything but couldn't.

Giving up she gets inside the kitchen to make something for herself. But all she could think about was their last time encounter here. And this made her so frustrated. She starts making some pancakes for herself while her mind was going crazy.

He is a very bad person, Jane. Don't you dare to forget it? Her mind echoed as she set the table for herself.

So, next time you get attracted to him for his body just run away and don't look back. She thought as she savored the chocolate syrup in her mouth.

She took a bath and get changed to some formal dress. There was not a single casual ware for her. Her whole closet was full of party dresses. Who lives a life like this?

But more she thinks about him the more her thoughts intertwined. For her, one thing was sure that he was awkward and so full of himself that one ought to wonder.

Never in my life, I have seen someone this full of himself. She thought as she flipped herself on the bed.

But what exactly he is gonna do once he is home? This thought crossed and her heartbeat increased. Chewing on her lip she stared at the ceiling. The time seems like it has stopped. To pass her time she couldn't think about anything else but to make something for herself. Or maybe I should make something for him. Maybe he found this gesture sweet enough to let this matter slide. Seducing him, worked yesterday. Maybe it can work today, again. At least I should give it a try.

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"..... gonna use this opportunity to increase our publicity. So, all of you just work harder. The people who are not injured gonna work overtime and the one who is going to give their statement if they are conscious." Alex finishes and look at the C.E.O of their news network and all the other managers.

"Seems like a good plan to me." One said.

"We can do that," The other said.

"Let's do it, then," Alex said and adjourned the meeting.

Leaning on his seat he smoked a cigarette as he thinks of the ways to destroy the person who musters up enough courage to attack his studio. A smile adorned his lips. He randomly checked his messages when a certain message got his attention.

I heard about the attack on the set. I am on the way.

Alicia.

He huffed in frustration. This girl really got some guts to pursue me. But who I am to reject a pair of long legs and perky breasts.

Closing his eyes momentarily he leaned his head to his chair. Suddenly, his eyes opened and he stared blankly at the ceiling. Fuck, I almost forgot that I am married. But then a sinister smile appeared on his face. Oh, Alex, how can you let this chance go. Alicia is the best thing to make your smart mouth wife, jealous.

"Hey, I need to talk to Jane," He called Peterson. After almost three minutes he heard a little confused, "Hello," but he knew it was his pretty wife.

"Hello darling, I am expecting you to be here in 15 mins. My driver is waiting for you." He said and cut the call.