The Contracted Heart

Chapter 5

Everyone was alarmed to see Pinkett under the veil. Steve could not believe his eyes as he gazed at Pinkett surprisingly. Pinkett wondered what was running through his mind as she watched him carefully to see if he was going to embarrass her again and send her out. Different thoughts crept into her mind as she was lost in her thoughts and awoken by the wet tongue Steve planted in her mouth.

Steve kissed her so deeply that he never wanted to let go, and the crowd cheered them both.

Still not sure what was running through his mind, Pinkett asked him curiously.

"Are you angry?"

Steve looked at her and remained silent, still wondering if it was a dream. They were called for their first dance and the couple got to the dance floor.

Steve stretched his hand to his bride and pulled her closer to his blossom, holding her waist. As they danced, he asked

"Where's Sharon?"

He asked calmly

"She's in her dressing room. I knocked her down so I could take her place. I promise she'll be fine", she assured him.

"Why did you do that?"

"I'm sorry. You chased me out yesterday from your office and I was helpless. You refused to listen to me so I came here to speak with your mom to help me talk to you when I heard it was your wedding day."

"I didn't want to miss the opportunity to save my sister once again. That's why I had to do that. I'm sorry I had no choice."

"What happened to your sister?" He asked her inquisitively.

"Rocky disguised himself to be a secret admirer and lured her into having a secret affair with him. I stumbled on one of the love notes he wrote to Bebe and I identified the paper. It's the same paper he used to send me the map I used to locate your hotel."

"Seriously?"

he asked her, as he was shocked to hear all this from her.

"Yes! I'm serious. Rocky is bent on destroying Bebe and Bebe is naive. She wouldn't believe me if I tried to stop her. You are the only one who can stop Rocky; so I did what must be done."

The dance concluded and the couple went to sit. Sharon woke up to realize that the wedding was over and she had been replaced by Pinkett. She vowed to ruin the life of Pinkett.

After the wedding, Steve and some of his family members went to Pinkett's house that evening to inform her parents that he and their daughter had gotten married. Pinkett's father, Peter Green, was enraged and disappointed.

"Never! I will never accept this marriage!"

Pinkett's dad said, slamming his hands angrily on the sofa he sat on.

"But Pinky, why did you do that, dear?"

He asked, feeling disappointed in his daughter.

"Do you want to ruin your life? You are still too young for marriage, dear."

He stuttered with a trembling voice.

Pinkett's stepmother, Grace, greedily accepted, since Pinkett wasn't her biological daughter.

"Honey, what are you saying? What does it matter who she marries? We should be glad she married a renowned billionaire who will take care of our daughter. Let it be dear. Don't worry too much about it."

She said patting her husband's shoulder as she knew that was the only way to change her middle-class status permanently,

Steve and his family left as Pinkett's dad still refused to consent to their wedding. Pinkett's stepmother kept persuading her husband all night, trying to get him to change his mind and release his daughter to Steve. Finally, he accepted after thinking things through. So he and his family went to Stone's mansion to hand over Pinkett to Steve the next morning. Steve was elated to see them and welcomed them with open hands.

Pinkett was in the bathtub enjoying a warm bath and listening to the cool soft blues playing from the bedroom after a long day of stress when Steve opened the door and walked in with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Can I join you?"

He asked her politely

Pinkett's eyes and mouth opened widely in shock. She could see his hard c**k through the towel on his waist as she looked at Steve, who was waiting for her approval.

"What?"

Steve asked again

"Can I join you? Please?"

Pinkett nodded her head feeling shy as she gave her approval and Steve unwrapped his towel. His c**k stood so hard and erect as he hurriedly entered the tub and sat behind Pinkett.

"Thank you"

He said, whispering into her ear as he kissed the back of her neck.

Steve's hands worked magic on Pinkett's body while in the tub. She couldn't resist his touch. He pressed his masculine chest on her back as he grabbed her boobs and caressed them passionately. They kissed each other deeply, then he ran his right middle finger and ring finger down to her wet v****a. His fingers penetrated so deeply that she screamed out loudly in pain. He retracted immediately as he could feel the pain she felt.

He stopped and looked at her. Tears filled her eyes and he noticed that the water in the tub had changed color. It was bloody.

"Is this blood?"

Pinkett remained quiet without a word.

*Are you a virgin?"

He asked, stretching his head towards her face and trying to look into her eye

"Yes"

She said in a very low voice, bending her head down and avoiding eye contact with him.

Steve was excited at the news. He couldn't hold back his joy. He stood up, lifted his wife, kissed her forehead, then carried her to the bedroom.

"I'm sorry I didn't know that you were still a virgin. Don't worry, I won't touch you till we go on our honeymoon."

He assured her

"Feel free and comfortable, OK?"

He said; then he kissed her and left the bedroom, while Pinkett cleaned herself up and left the bedroom to find something to eat in the kitchen.

Shirley was peeping at her through the kitchen door and Pinkett didn't notice. She left the kitchen for a moment to pick up her call since her phone rang and Shirley sneaked into the kitchen and added half a jar of spice to the food Pinkett was about to eat. She stirred the food and left the kitchen. Pinkett went back into the kitchen and carried her food to the bedroom. She bumped into Brenda.

"Oh! I'm so sorry. I didn't see you". She apologized politely

"Are you mad? What do you mean you didn't see me? Stay in your lane and don't ever cross my path again. Otherwise, I'll teach you a lesson."

she yelled at her rudely.

Pinkett timidly climbed up to her bedroom and Steve was lying on the bed. She sat on the sofa in the bedroom to have her meal

"Why do you want to eat here? The dining is more comfortable",,,, He said feeling concerned

"I'm OK here."

She said as she had her first bite. Pinkett's tongue was burning hot. Her eyes turned red as tears filled her eyes.