Contract And Marriage

Sarina

I still can’t believe what’s happening. After leaving the restaurant, we went home to pick up some of Chase’s and my things from Aunt Marga’s house. She cried when she found out we were leaving to live with Maximus. Aunt Amor hugged my son, who had grown very dear to her. Unaware of everything, my son smiled at her and hugged her as if he didn’t want to leave her.

Now, we’re at Maximus’ condo. We immediately rested and fell asleep together. The next morning, his maid, Lisa, arrived, clearly surprised by our presence. She wanted to ask questions, and Maximus explained everything to her.

“Really?” the old woman said, her voice trembling, but she smiled at me and Chase.

“Yes, Lisa,” Maximus replied happily. His smile was wide and filled with joy and happiness. It was genuine because I had never seen someone smile like he did now.

“Oh dear, I never thought I would be able to see you again. I began to lose hope that Sir Maximus would return to himself-you know, the way he was when you were still here,” Lisa said emotionally. It was clear that she was concerned about me and her boss.

“Thank you for not giving up on him, Lisa.” I replied sincerely.

We had breakfast and let Lisa play with Chase while Maximus and I took our things to our bedroom, which we had left in the living room the night before. I noticed there were women’s clothes in the closet. “Those are all yours; I never took them out.” I looked at him in disbelief. Did he really love me that much? “I never had anyone else, my wife.”

My forehead furrowed as I remembered seeing him come out of the other room freshly showered, so I couldn’t help but ask him about it. “I always remember you when I sleep in this room. That’s why I decided to use the other room.”

“Aww… my poor husband. No wonder you were willing to give Midori a chance in your office,” I teased him, recalling the scene I witnessed with the bowlegged woman.

“I already told you, my wife, I didn’t even get aroused. And I wanted her to know that no matter what she does, she can’t reignite my desire. I tried doing it, but I couldn’t. I kept thinking of you.”

“Aha! So you tried with another woman too…”

“My wife, please… don’t be mad. I felt so miserable at that time, and I thought it would ease the pain and sadness of losing you. But then I realized it didn’t. No matter what happens or what I do, I still can’t forget you.”

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“No, my wife. Nothing happened between Midori and me, and that was the only time. I made love with only one woman in my office, and that’s you.”

“You’re full of excuses…” I teased him again, but in truth, I was thrilled. I was happy to know how much he loved me. Even when everyone thought I was dead, he never lost hope. “Ah!” I gasped when he suddenly lifted me and pressed me against the closet door.

“Believe me, my wife, there was no one else.” Then he kissed me, and I kissed him back. I would believe everything he said. After all that happened to us, even during our separation, I think it strengthened our bond and made me love him even more.

“Thank you, Maximus, for not giving up on me. Even though I can’t remember our past, you are somehow important to me.”

“Even if you don’t remember, you’re still the same,” he said, which puzzled me.

“What do you mean?”

“You still can’t say ‘I love you’.” He didn’t seem upset; maybe he had already accepted that about me.

“I never said that to you?”

“I had to force you,” he said, sounding sulky. I smiled before cupping his face with both hands.

“Even though I don’t remember, I feel something for you.”

“Do you feel that you love me?” he asked.

“I feel that you’re good at making love.” He frowned, so I laughed before kissing him. “I love you, my husband. I love you, Maximus Lardizabal.” I sincerely said after our long and passionate kiss.

He put me down, and we continued organizing my things. Then Chase was in the other room while Lisa continued caring for him. Our son would come in occasionally, so we left the door open.

Maximus didn’t go to the office that day and just instructed Sir Aries on what to do and prioritize. He said, “It’s okay if they’re still willing and don’t have jobs yet.” I asked him who he referred to, and he said his former secretaries. I smiled and nodded. Based on what his assistant and the company gossip said when I started working for him, they were excellent and capable. Still, they just got tired of understanding my husband, who was always angry because of my disappearance.

Maximus told me he wouldn’t go to work until Friday, so we could spend time as a family over the weekend. He also hired a nanny for Chase, which I objected to since I would be staying at home anyway. But he insisted because he wanted us to sleep together at night and didn’t want Chase sleeping alone in his room, so he said we needed a nanny.

I didn’t argue anymore because it seemed he wouldn’t back down, either. Maybe it’s a good idea; at least we’ll have someone with us during the day while he’s busy with work.

I finished putting Chase’s last piece of clothing in the closet when Maximus suddenly spoke from behind me. “My wife, do you want to meet your parents?”

I turned to look at him, not knowing what to say. Even though, according to him, my family misses me, I still feel nervous. I look different now. What if they don’t believe that I am their child? I wouldn’t have any answers if they asked me about my past. Fear and anxiety started to overwhelm me.