My Life in a Cupboard

Marriage Contract

Douglas’ Pov

I needed some hefty men to help me with providing security to one of my wealthy clients, so I decided to meet with Mrs. Robbins. She was the one who took care of businesses like that and her men always do a smooth job. Although, the last time, they weren’t protective enough. The client got shot and he complained of how I was careless this time around.

I didn’t want to patronize her anymore, but I decided to give her a last chance. I was taken to her basement, where we were to talk about business, then her complaints made me notice a lady she held captive. I looked at her and saw how simple and modest she looked. I could tell, from a glance.

She gave me hope that I can get the kind of lady I have been searching for. My deceased parents had left a will, which stated that until I got married to a decent girl, only then would I be given a full access to my properties, as the lawyer was a strict one. Since then, I had been looking for a decent girl and found none. I didn’t want this opportunity to pass me by, so I bribed Mrs. Robbins and assured her that her secret wont be out.

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“You will have to come with me.” I said as I bent to her, staring deep into her eyes.

I could see fear in her eyes and knew she thought I was going to kill her.

“Please do not kill me.” She pleaded, with a tear filled eyes.

“I do not plan to kill you. Just follow me.” I said as I held her hand and led her to my car.

She seemed restless, in my car and I guessed she wasn’t at peace yet.

“I think you should just relax. I saved you from that place that is too horrible for a lady like you. You do not need to be scared.” I assured her as i concentrated on driving.

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We had gotten to my apartment and I could notice how stunned she was, as she scrutinized the interior.

“Uhm.. I think you should freshen up. You have been at her place, sweating and have not had your bath since they captured you, so that should be the first thing to do. Go over to the room upstairs, that is by the left.” I said as I watched her, shivering.

She didn’t look like she trusted me with that, then I walked up to her.

“Don’t you bath, where you came from?” I asked, looking into her eyes.

Then she blinked and finally spoke.

“I..I am grateful.” She muttered out as she hugged herself and went straight to the room.

Natalie’s Pov

I was taken aback, by the sudden change of fate. I was going to be killed, but then, at the last minute, someone saved me. I felt really grateful to him, although, I didn’t know why he saved me, but there was only one way to find out.

I got to the room, it was conducive and nice.

“This will prompt me to sleep, every night.” I said to myself, smiling after a few days of torture.

Then I put off my clothes and went straight to the bathroom, which looked huge and nice. I put on the shower and allowed the warm water, go through my hair and whole body. This was a nice feeling as I had not have any contact with water, in a while. When I was done, I cleaned my body and opened the cupboard, hoping to see clothes there, but there was none.

It felt awkward, but I had to tie the towel around my body, to go out to tell him I had no clothes to wear.

“Uhm, I know this is shameless of me to say, but I need clothes.” I voiced out from upstairs.

“Alright then. I will order that now.” He said, looking calm.

In thirty minutes time, he brought the clothes upstairs to me and when I collected the bags of clothes, I was shocked. There were many clothes in them and they all looked pretty. I was glad that I finally got to wear clothes like this and I rejoiced as I swinged the clothes.

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I was done with all I had to do and had gone downstairs. I sat across the man and he was silent for a while as his chin rested on his interlocked fingers.

“So, the reason I brought you here, is because I need you to be my wife.” He said, then he exhaled as he dropped a paperwork.

I couldn’t believe my ears. He wanted to marry me? I mean a lowly woman like me, was attractive to him? This was all like a dream, because I had never thought that my dreams would become a reality, with all the experiences I have had.

“I’m sorry, did I hear you right? Because I do not know how, all of a sudden, you decided to ask me to marry you. You do not know me, neither do you know where I am from.” I explained, avoiding eye contact.

“You heard right and that doesn’t matter. I see you as a decent and simple persona and that’s the kind of woman I need.” He replied, folding his arms.

“What’s that?” I asked, pointing at the paperwork that was on the table.

“It is a contract I want you to sign after you get married to me.”

“I do not understand what you mean. A contract for what?” I asked, looking confused.

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My jaw dropped after he explained to me all I needed to know. I actually thought he was attracted to me, but I was mistaken. Then I thought of his offer and felt it was nice, I would actually live in affluence and my life would be better.

“Yes, I will marry you.” I said as I exhaled, ready for a new life.