A Contract With Adrian Sinclair

Chapter 5

**Katherine**

“Marry me katherine”

The words echoed in my head repeatedly.

It came to me as a shock, I'm in love with Damian.

I love him so much but I had never thought about marrying him this soon.

I was so speechless, my heart beat started racing as I looked at him in the car.

I love him so much but I don't have an answer.

From Business partners to lovers…now marriage.

I looked at him again. His expression was calm and patient. I could see the seriousness in his eyes.

This isn’t a joke.

Damian…can you excuse me!.I opened his car door and disappeared into the mansion as fast as I could. My heels clutching the ground.

Immediately I got to my room , I shut the door and locked it with the keys.

I still can't think straight. I leaned against the door.

I love him so much …I have always wanted a family built with love, not the one that looks like the one I had and am still living in.

What am I supposed to do now ?

Marriage still felt huge and complicated though. I mummered as I headed straight to undress and shower. My mind is completely restless..

I'm still amazed how love found me.

“I have always wanted warmth, peace , gentleness and something real. I have all of this with Damian.” I smiled as I said to myself.

“Marriage isn't bad after all” I smiled as I opened the shower whispering quietly.

Feeling the drop of water on my skin calms my skin a little.

I finally got my mind back.Drying my hair with a hair dryer when I had my room bell rang alert me someone is at my door. Hmm…It's not Emilia ,she uses her voice instead of the bell.

I clicked on the camera beside my door that connects to the bell.

Hi Vincent (my father's PA)

“Your father request to see you in his office” He said

“I will be with him shortly,”I replied.

Why did my father want to see me?It has been months since we talked.

I dressed up…left my room to see him

His PA announced my arrival to him.

I walked in. I have not laid my eyes on him since when I promised to build my own company.

Still the same David Blackwood…sat in his chair as I walked in.

Didn't show any amusement after he hadn't seen me for months and we live on the same roof.

My feelings towards him haven't changed.

“Have been seen the news of the company you started on media”

“Yes , I replied. I meant it when I said I will start my own company”

“Who is Damian? He asked”

How did he know Damian ?I thought he must have had his security following me.

Damian?? Have your security men been monitoring me? I asked

“Is that an answer to the question I asked.?”

Damian is my business partner and my lover.The man I'm going to be getting married to.

What..How much do you know him?

So much, he was the one there for me even when you don't know if I existed.

And you can't choose a man I will be with.

My marriage is not a problem to you.

I love Damian and we will be getting married.I added

“Is that all ?”I asked in a haste to leave

“You don't ask to be dismissed , if I don't dismiss you.”

“You don't disrespect me Katherine," he added.

“You can leave,”he added.

I was so angry..I left jamming his office door.The sight of Emilia about to climb the stairs to my room, calmed me down.

I put a smile on my face as I called her attention.

“Kathy…..” smile showing all her teeths.

As I got to where she is, Emilia opened her arms to give me a big hug.

It's been a while since we saw each other.

I have been busy with business and Damian.

Seeing her again brightens my mood. I'm giving her the gist of her brother's proposal.

She knew I and her brother were seeing each other but not of marriage yet.

“Kathy…have missed you.”

She held my hand as we walked to my room together.

On getting to my room..I couldn't wait to tell her what happened last night and how in love I am with her brother.

Emilia is basically my best friend , sharing this with her makes me so happy.

Emilia I have something to say…I said before she could sit on her bed.

“Hmm I'm all ears baby”

“Come and sit down” I laughed at the way she dragged me to sit on the bed with her from where I was.

“You like to porknose too much” I said and laughed.

Look how attentive you are..

“I love that I'm attentive for you baby”

So…Your brother. I paused

“My brother…what happened ?”

“Kathy please don't put me on suspension” she added

I breathed in and out before completing my statement .

“Damian , asked me to marry him.” I said slowly.

Emilia screamed dramatically….jumping out of my bed.

“Whattt…when was that ?”she added

Yesterday , he proposed. I answered

So my best friend is becoming my sister in law ??

I changed my expression without having to answer the question.

What happened ? She asked

“I didn't give him a reply”

It's okay Kathy…you don't need to rush if you are not ready.

No , that's not it. It came as a shock to me. I didn't have an answer.

I love Damian so much.

Don't give any answer if you are not ready to marry him.

“It's a decision you have to make yourself.”

I love that you are taking your time.

I have an answer now though.

Damian is everything I have asked for.

“I'm going to marry him. I love him so much” I added.

Emilia threw a big hug…Awn my sister in law.

I laughed, oh please…I don't want to hear it from anybody, not even Damian yet.

Speaking of Damian , I took my phone immediately to text him.

He is very mad at me. I know it

“Hi love , I'm sorry for leaving in such a hurry last night without giving you an answer to your question.

Can we see in an hour?

I love you.”

I didn't drop my phone when I got a reply from Damian.

“I can’t stay angry with you my love.

Yes , I would love to see you .

I have been so dawn not hearing from you since last night

Love you too.” I’m blushing while reading the text.

Kathy…Emilia caught my attention

Why are you smiling at your phone?

Hmm…

She tried snatching my phone, I was alert enough to hold on to it.

I smiled…

“You have to go now.” I said blushing

“Why , are you sending me away” squeezing her face

“No , I'm not.I have to see Damian”

“Ohh, sister in law” she took her bag hurriedly and left.

Love you Kathy, sister in law to be.Tickling me with her words.

Love you Emilia. I smiled

As soon as the door of my room shut , I went to my closet to pick my most expensive dress .Seeing Damian today means a lot to me.

I paired my purple dress with a silver heel and pursued standing for uniqueness.

I love how I look so much. I had my fragrance on…erotic perfume he can't resist.

It has been exactly one hour since I texted Damian.

A message notification popped up on my phone.

“It Damian…I'm outside the mansion princess” I smiled , I love how he keeps to time.

He is so consistent… I blushed quietly, walking out of my room to meet him.

Damian I'm sorry I left you hanging last night..

“You don't need to be , my love.” He caught me in

“You don't need to give me an answer now , I'm ready to wait till when you are ready”

“I've fallen for you so much, I can't wait for you to be mine.” put his hands on my hands forming a bridge.

I blushed quietly..

You don't need to wait any longer for love.

I love you, I will marry you.

Really? He asked again

Yes , Really I will marry you Damian.

One month later , I've been busy with business and wedding preparations.

I will be getting married in two days but I'm so nervous.

I'm getting married to the man I love. What makes me more nervous is my father's quietness.

He hasn’t said anything since I told him about getting married, his silence is making me nervous.

So much I want a happy marriage with beautiful kids. I'm still scared of the outcome.

I love Damian so much , I trust getting married to him is the best decision to build the kind of family I want. We love each other so much , we are both doing well in business. It is enough for both of us to start a family.

I will be saying “I do” in the next 36 hours to Damian.I took a deep breath staring at the mirror. The wedding gown looks fitted on me ,I'm nervous and it's normal. I said to myself.

On my way home , I decided to surprise Damian in his apartment.

Damian….love. I called his name as soon as I entered the apartment but I got no response everywhere. It was quiet.

I should have informed him before coming but the lights are on and papers scattered are on his desk. It quiet on usual

I walked up to his table ,to sit on his office chair while waiting for him. He must be in his bathroom.

I turned to sit on his desk , his computer was on also.

I went closer to check what he has been doing, and paid attention to what was transferring on the screen.

I spotted a blackwood energy document transfering…

In seconds , I realized Damian had transferred my family document to his server.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

How did he get access to these files ?

I tried stopping the transfer but I couldn't.

My heart begins to ache.

I must have a reason for this…I began to think of a lot of things together causing an unsettling feeling in my stomach.

I looked down at the file on the table..

My hands began to shake reading the document.

It is a document of him taking ownership of my family company.

What ?

How?

Why?

Damian claims he loves me , he wouldn't do this to me…

I picked up every paper on his desk, and I headed upstairs to check on him in his room. I can't wait to confront him.

He needs to explain this.

On getting to his door, I heard his voice speaking to someone on the phone as I pipped gently.

“Once the marriage is finalized, the company becomes easier to secure.”

“Katherine trust me completely, everything is going has planned”

Poor Katherine when she finds out her best friend and husband are planning to steal from her. He said giving a dangerous smile

This shattered my heart completely , I put my hand on my chest , I'm so broken and tears rolled down my eyes.

I silently walked down the stairs slowly and headed straight out of his apartment not making him notice I was around.

I'm chattered , I said as I drove along the straight.

I began to have a headache, driving recklessly.

Emilia, my best friend ... .how could she do this to me?

Emilia and Damian betrayed me.

The love , attention of becoming my partner was all a plan to steal my family company from me. My heart is shattered

Driving recklessly on the road until I park at a club house down town.

I had taken 4 bottles of alcohol, completely drunk.

Speaking to myself narrating how foolish I was that I believed I could ever be loved properly it hurt so much.

Love was the stupidest thing I ever believed in…I said taking another shot.

My vision was becoming blurry but I didn’t care.

The music in the club was so loud, people dancing and laughing around me while my whole life fell apart in one night. I wiped my tears quickly and took another shot ordering for another day.

Bad day ??

Slow down on that. He said he pulled a bench to sit at the bar stand where I sat.

A deep calm voice interrupting my thoughts. I looked to my right to know who the hell tried to interfere in my business.

Who are you? I asked.

Even having a blurred vision,the man standing in front of me looked expensive.

Looking at his Rolex wristwatch and the scents of his fragrance that choked the atmosphere. It was his calm expression that annoyed me the most. Looking at me as I blast him.

You look like someone trying very hard to forget something.? He asked

I laughed.Yes and will you help me with that?

Get the f**k out of my sight .

Instead of getting offended, he pulled his seat closer beside me and sat down comfortably.

What's wrong ? Bad love story?

I really needed someone to speak to badly, I can't call the people I see to be my safe space.

Maybe.I answered reluctantly

The bartender dropped another drink in front of me but before I could touch it, he moved it away from me gently.

You've had enough.I frowned

Should I drink you for the rest of the night?

He laughed loudly.

Why are you looking out for me?

I don't appreciate it. I said coldly

You can drink me tonight. He replied

I put my hands on his face, messaging in it gently till I got to his lips and I leaned in for a kiss.

He began to kiss me gently in a sexy way making me forget everything going on in my life. This is the best kiss I have ever had.

All I could remember was him asking the bartender , Can we get a room?

I opened my eyes gently.

(remembering how relaxing and vulnerable I felt in the hand of a stranger).

Only to wake up to see this Mr handsome staring at me.

Is it a good day? He asked

Yes , it is. I was very shy.

I went to the restroom to wear my clothes.

Remembering how shattered my life is.

I went back to the room.

I stared at him looking at him as he wore his clothes.

He did know how long have been staring at him.

I didn't get your name? I asked

Adrian and you ? He asked

Katherine. I replied

Marry me, Adrian?

Excuse me? He replied

A contract marriage. I replied