Contract Marriage; Fated Love

The private grave yard was silent as expected. The Harper family grave yard. Noah walked to his mother’s grave and dropped her a red rose flower. It was her favorite. He visited her every year since she died. He also visited her grave when he was downcast.

“Mum, Noah is back again. I miss you mum,” he said as tears fell down his face. He remembered their happy family and how he lost his mother. He refused to believe anything aside from the fact that his father was responsible for his mother’s death.

“He killed her,” he muttered. His father has never visited her grave since she died. Noah believed his father didn’t care. It made him distance himself from his father all the more.

“Everything is getting boring mother. I miss the times I spent with you mum. Could you believe I was framed? That aside, but if you were here mother. I wish I hadn’t suggested that ride. Maybe we would have been together. You wouldn’t have left so soon…. ” he choked on his words. He remembered how it happened. Vividly, it seemed like it happened just yesterday. It was always evergreen in his mind. Refusing to leave.

That day, the family sat at the balcony laughing heartily. It was a cool summer afternoon. Everyone including the weather was smiling.

“Let’s go for a ride, no driver, just me, you, mummy and our baby,” Noah suggested. His mother was heavily pregnant that time. They decided to go to the beach. His parents instructed the servants on what to pack for the picnic.

They sent off on a smooth ride. They arrived at the beach, had so much fun and soon set homewards. It was indeed a great picnic. The ride homewards was even better than the former. It was going fine until a heated argument ensued between his parents. He didn’t really understand the reason. But his mother was accused by the father of infidelity and she tried to defend herself. They yelled at each other non stop. At some point, his father raised his hands and hit his mother and she passed out before his very eyes. She was rushed to the hospital where she went into labour and died afterwards. Noah was certain she had that baby and the baby was alive. But his father had done it his own way and told Noah that his mother and the baby died. Maybe his father never accepted the baby since he had accused his wife of infidelity. To Noah, his father felt no remorse for what happened. His mother’s death as well as the baby’s death or disappearance caused a cold war between Noah and his father. It has been many years but their bond failed to be cemented. Noah never trusted his father after that day. Noah knew he had a sister somewhere and swore to find her no matter how long it took.

“Thump,” the rain dropped on his head, disrupting his thoughts. He looked up and saw that the weather had changed.

“I will see you again mum,” he said and cleaned his tears. Then he left the graveyard.

Emily decided to take a walk around the area. She wasn’t used to staying home all day. She got dressed and set off. She had a pleasant time sightseeing. The area was where the rich lived. She had the chance to see so many nice things. A rain drop fell on her. She hadn’t got an umbrella. She needed to hurry home. She retraced her steps and turned homeward. A car was moving at a high speed towards her. Emily didn’t see the car coming behind her. The car nearly ran into her. Just then, a strong arm grabbed her and pulled her out of the road. They both rolled on the floor. Emily was injured and was gasping for breath. She didn’t recognize the man who saved her. She tried to speak but couldn’t. She passed out.

The man who saved Emily quickly called his boss.

“Sir, madam was rushed to the hospital. Someone tried to kill her with a car.”

“Look into the matter. Find who ever it was and punish him accordingly. Also remember to send her some food,” Noah replied and ended the call.

Emily opened her eyes and realized she was at the hospital.

“You are awake,” the nurse said. “Luckily, you had no internal injury. You only fainted as a result of shock. The cut on your arm has been treated too. Your ointment is on the table. After your lunch, you rest a bit and then you can leave,” the nurse instructed.

Emily thanked her. She thought of who it was that saved her and brought her lunch. The young man that saved her earlier came again.

“Let me take you home, madam.”

He called her madam. Emily knew at once that he was from Noah. But how did Noah find out about the accident and save her?

“Thank you so much. Thanks for saving me,” she said in appreciation

“It’s my duty madam.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Did he assign you as my guard?” she asked.

“Not at all madam. But as someone working under young master, it’s my duty to look out for you anytime, anywhere,” he explained.

Noah was seated in the dinning, eating fruits when Emily entered.

“Good evening Master Noah. Thanks for earlier, the clothes and the lunch,” she said.

“Is getting hurt your ploy to make me sit and take care of you?” he asked spitefully.

“What!… I… How… ” Emily stammered looking for the right words.

“Don’t be deceived. No amount of your tricks or plots will make me fall in love with you or take care of you. Know your limit,” he stated and returned his attention to the fruits before him.

Emily woke up the following morning. On the table was an appointment letter and a bank card containing 10million dollars. She was to resume work the following day. She waited for Noah to return so that she will thank him. But that never happened. She waited for days and he never showed up at home. It dawned on her that Noah had disappeared.