Contract And Marriage

Bella

Maximus insisted on taking me home, even though I felt embarrassed about where I lived. It’s not actually the house I lived in that I was ashamed of; it’s the place because I knew that his car would be surrounded by curious kids and people, and the road was so narrow that I didn’t think he would be able to run his car swiftly. I let him because I didn’t want any more arguments. I knew and felt that he was just worried about me, so I couldn’t blame him for being so protective. I decided not to introduce him to Aunt Marga and the others at home. After all, things between us weren’t clear.

After our conversation, I still couldn’t believe I was his late wife. But I felt an unusual happiness in my heart. Is it wrong to want to be loved by someone, even though I know they love someone else, who I believe is dead-and there’s a possibility that person could be me?

Yes, I have a husband, but is it wrong to wish for a partner I know and feel truly loves and cares for me? I endured so much hardship at his hands, as did my son, Chase, who did nothing wrong. At least Maximus wanted to meet him right away.

It’s not that I trust him completely, even though we’ve just met; it’s just that I feel something different for him, and I can’t help but feel at ease around him.

I went to work early the next day because I wanted to see him immediately, but he wasn’t there. Why? Do I already miss him? What’s wrong with me? I lightly tapped my cheeks, thinking my mind was wandering. Maybe I’m getting carried away just because something happened between us.

I started working to distract myself, temporarily pushing him out of my mind so I wouldn’t get too ahead of myself. Fortunately, Sir Aries gave me tasks to keep me busy, so I buried myself in work.

After lunch, I returned to my desk after washing my lunchbox when Midori arrived, giving me a death glare. This woman with bow legs is really annoying. She marched straight to Maximus’s office, and since I knew he wasn’t there, I let her be. Let her go wild, or wait until her eyes turn white.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I returned to work, but my thoughts were still on my boss. Will he show up? After more than an hour had passed, I glanced at his closed office door and remembered that the bowlegged woman was still inside. Suddenly, the door opened, and Midori stormed out and walked toward me with flaring nostrils. Yeah, I could see the invisible smoke coming out of her nose.

“When is he really coming here?” she asked angrily. Her eyes were blazing as if she wanted to tear my hair out in frustration. Who wouldn’t be pissed after waiting for more than an hour?

“I have no idea. He had no obligation to tell me when he would come here to do his job. I’m just his secretary, Midori,” I replied calmly, looking up at her. She seemed to like my answer because a smile suddenly appeared on her lips. This bowlegged woman must be crazy.

“Yeah, why would he tell you that? You’re nobody,” she said arrogantly. If only she knew how the man she’s obsessed with devoured me yesterday-I doubt she wouldn’t lose her mind with jealousy.

I was about to respond when Sir Aries arrived. “Ms. Midori, you’re here,” he greeted the bowlegged woman.

“Where’s your boss?” she asked arrogantly, unfazed by the assistant’s polite demeanor.

“With his brother,” Sir Aries replied curtly, and then she turned her back on us after giving me another glare. “Prepare to leave; Sir is coming to pick you up because you have somewhere to go.”

I looked at Sir Aries in surprise. Was that true? Maximus hadn’t told me about us going anywhere.

“What did you just say?” Sir Aries and I turned at the same time to the source of the voice; the bowlegged woman was still there. She hadn’t gone far and overheard what Sir had said to me. “Why would Maximus pick her up, and where are they going?”

“I have no idea, Ms. Midori.” Sir Aries smiled, but it was clear he was irritated by the bowlegged woman. Seriously, why do we have to put up with entertaining this woman? And most of all, what did Maximus’s grandmother see in her? Money?

The bowlegged woman turned her gaze to me, and it seemed like she was ready to lash out at me again. Anyway, she now had a reason to be furious with me, which was because something had happened between Maximus and me.

“You slut! I knew it; you’re seducing Maximus! I am not going to let you have him. He’s only mine, and I’ll make sure you’ll have the same fate as his first wife!” she screamed at me in anger. I covered my mouth, suddenly thinking she might have had something to do with what happened to Maximus’s wife.

“What did you just say?” Maximus asked angrily, suddenly appearing without us noticing.

The three of us froze, staring at Maximus, who had now approached. “Say that again, Midori!” the bow-legged woman and I both jumped as he yelled. His face was filled with rage, his jaw clenched tightly as if he were holding back his anger.

He suddenly grabbed Midori by the arm, and she now looked terrified. “Did you have anything to do with my wife’s disappearance?” Maximus demanded again. “Answer me!!” He was furious. Did he love his wife that much?

His face was red, and his body was trembling as I watched him hurt the bow-legged woman. She deserved it, but her appearance was now pitiful, and I feared my boos might break her bones.

“Sir,” Aries intervened, trying to hold our boss’s hand. But it had no effect. Maximus glared at Midori, refusing to let go until she answered his question.

“Answer me, Midori. Did you have anything to do with Sarina’s disappearance?” Maximus asked again.

“No, I had nothing to do with it. Remember, I was here; how could I harm her?” the terrified woman replied, grimacing. Why did she have to tell me such things if she had nothing to do with it? Even I began to think she might have been involved in whatever happened to Maximus’ wife.

I couldn’t hold back any longer, so I helped Sir Aries free Midori from our boss’s grip, fearing he might do something terrible to her. “Sir, you’re hurting Midori,” I said. He looked at me, and his eyes softened. “Please let go, Sir,” I added, and he slowly released the bow-legged woman’s arm.

“How dare you hurt me, Maximus?” Midori asked, crying, glancing back and forth between him and me. “Is that how much you love your wife? She’s gone, and yet you can’t seem to forget her.” She held her reddened wrist.

“Sarina will always be in my heart, remember that. No matter what you do, you will never have me, nor will I ever like you. Make sure you really had nothing to do with what happened to my wife because if you did, I swear I’ll do everything to make you pay for all the years I’ve suffered without her in my life.”

“I’ll tell this to granny,” Midori threatened. “I’ll tell her that you’ve started to like that bitch as well!”

“You’re really not going to stop, are you?” Maximus’ eyes narrowed, still filled with anger. “Aries,”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Make sure her father’s business collapses and leave them nothing to live on.” My eyes widened at what he said. Is he really going to do that?

“Yes, sir,” Aries replied helplessly.

“You’re acting like this because of your father’s wealth. My grandmother favors you because she thinks you’re the only one who deserves me since you come from a wealthy family. All you care about is money. Now, I will take away the most important thing in your life so you can’t be arrogant and proud anymore.”

“No, you can’t do that. We’re one of the wealthiest, and you can never bring us down,” Midori responded arrogantly. Instead of humbling herself and fearing Maximus’ threat, she sneered at him.

“Let’s see about that. I think you don’t know what your father has been doing for the past five years,” Maximus replied to the bow-legged woman.

“What do you mean?” the woman asked in confusion, but Maximus ignored her and turned to face me.

“And you, take your things, and let’s go,” he said, averting his gaze at me.

“Huh? Where are we going?” I asked. Sir Aries had mentioned earlier that he would pick me up, but he didn’t say where we were headed.

“No questions. Just come with me,” he said before turning to Aries. ” If she doesn’t leave now, Call security and throw her out of my building.”

Then, Maximus grabbed my hand and pointed to my bag, which I quickly picked up before he dragged me toward the elevator. Midori was left standing there, gaping, confused, and probably still furious.

“Where exactly are we going?” I asked as I struggled to free myself from Maximus’ grip when we reached the basement parking where his car was parked.

“To the hospital,” he replied, still not letting go of me, so he stopped walking when I suddenly halted. “What?”

“What are we going to do at the hospital?”

“To prove to you that you’re really my wife.”

“You’re still not going to stop thinking like that? Do you love her so much that you’re forcing yourself to believe she and I are the same person?”

“I’m not forcing myself to believe it. I know you’re my wife. You don’t remember anything, so I’ll do whatever it takes to help you remember and realize that everything I’m saying is true.”

“You know what, if I really were your wife, I’d remember it on my own.”

“But I don’t want to wait for you to remember before you accept me. That bastard drugged you, and now you don’t even know your own name. We don’t know how severe the effects of that drug have been on your brain after three years of taking it,” he replied quickly. “Besides, you don’t know how grouchy you are. I’m sure you’ll be angry with me if I just let it be and didn’t do anything to help you regain your memory.”

“Me? Grouchy? Hey, Maximus”

“See? You’re already starting to show it. So please, just let me do this for your own peace of mind. So you won’t feel guilty for being with me,” he pleaded, and I finally nodded. He had a point, and it would be faster if I could see a doctor, especially since I suspected that my husband had indeed given me drugs when we were in L. A. and living together. I couldn’t help but pray that I was his wife, Sarina.