From Contract to Love

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fternoon, and I had nothing to do. My friends were

d about it. Don't get me wrong, I love my independence, but s

t it go to voicemail. I wasn't in the mood for a l

needed some fresh air and a snack. As I strolled i

re going, clumsy!

ng blue eyes. He had a strong build, like he worked out regularly, but hi

ention," I said, feeling a

d be," he snapped. "Yo

de. "Hey, I said I was s

I'm being rude? You're th

. "Whatever. Sor

rry, how about you buy me a coffee to make up for

d to a nearby cafe, his silence making me feel

p. "So, what's your name? And what makes yo

Jane Williams and I'm not clumsy. I'm just a littl

t's one way to put it. I'd sa

am. But at least I'm not a grumpy, rude stranger who can't even be

And if you can't handle a little bit of honesty, then maybe you're

aving me feeling both annoyed and intrigued. Who was thi

from my encounter with his rude behavior. I was used to guys being so

trying to get my attention, and I'd revel in the power it gave me. But for once, someone had

d why did he have to be so...rude? Why does he seem like I've met him som

seething. I needed a shower and

o take on the world. Or so I thought. As I was gettin

night, and you have to come!" "No

ght out was just what I needed to forget about the r

that would suit tonight's party, 'cause

I made my way through the throng of people, I noticed a familiar face. The rude st

And for once, I was speechless. I just st

well, well. Look what we have here. The queen of

attractive, like this is the first time I have found someone

t to talk to you," his voice low and serious. "Outside," he said and started walking outside. What is his deal this tim

t?" I repeated,

t marriage," he said, his ey

be kidding me." Anyway w

rious, Jane. I need a wife, and you

o marry them before, "because I was not ready to marry" my subconscious mind

m. "Because if you had a husband y

e way he didn't fawn over me, or the way he seemed to see right

get married," So tell me about this contra

r," he said and I

proposal. A contract marriage, with ter

very girl's dream man, most especially

, I will think about it and get back to you in t

ber," he gave me a c

eyes widened in shock. He