Gianna (Contract Marriage)

Chapter 5

“The moment you sign this marriage contract, miss Gianna, it means you accept every term in it.” The lawyer, Mr Thomas, emphasized as he stretched his pen towards me.

I flipped through the pages of the marriage contract to see the terms in it. “Where's the part that tells the length of the contract?” I inquired

“Look toward the end. It says you'll be Mr Williams Charles' wife till he's willing to divorce you, or both parties willingly accept to terminate the contract.” Mr Thomas responded with his finger pointing at the part.

With my bleeding heart, not considering the outcome of it all, I took the pen from Mr Thomas and signed the marriage contract. Mr William Charles seated right next to me was all smiling. “That's beautiful.”

At that moment, Mr William picked out his Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 and made a transfer of $1.5m to the hospital where my mom was for the liver transplant surgery and other unpaid bills too.

“From today Beautiful, you're my wife.” He was enjoying every moment in the bar. “Come on, let me take you home.”

I didn't love him for sure. I only did what I did because of my mom. I hope she understands when she realizes that her only daughter is now the third wife of an aged billionaire old enough to be her father.

“Thank you, Mr Thomas,” Mr William said as they both shook hands and we left his bar.

We entered his Bugatti and we sat behind. The driver immediately started the car and zoomed off. It was my first time entering a Bugatti. I felt so low and depressed. Different thoughts came into my mind, like what Abigail, her parents, and my mom would think of me.

“Wear a smile on your face my dear, you're the wife of a billionaire now.” Mr William laughed mockingly while touching my hair.

“Why, why make me your wife when you have two already?” I asked him with an unhappy gesture.

“Ha ha, my wife looks old already, you look sweet, so young and beautiful. I'll enjoy you so much.” he continued his with mockery laughter.

I remained speechless as the ride went on. The only thing I wanted to do was to go see my mom in the hospital.

“I want to see my mom.” I looked at him, ignoring his mockery.

“Oh, don't you worry. I've sent the funds needed for the surgery. When they're done I'll send my driver to go pick her up from the porch at home.” Mr William responded.

I really wanted to see my mom, but he was adamant I go. A few minutes later, we got to his place. His mansion was as big as his company, with a very attractive structural design. When we got inside, I couldn't help but stare. How in the world does a person have this much money? Everything in his house was automated, starting from the door at the entrance.

“Welcome Mr William,” a woman in uniform hurried out to welcome William.

“Oh Vanessa, take her to her room. She's my new wife.”

Mr William said as he left us.

The maid, Vanessa, had a shocking look on her face when she heard that I was Mr William's new wife. She had the appearance of a woman that's a bit elderly, and I'm sure she must think I'm one of those money-chasing girls.

“OK Mr William,” she responded. “Come this way, miss.” She looked at me as she was about to leave.

“My name is Gianna.” I told her with my face looking pathetic.

“OK Gianna, can you come with me please?”

Vanessa took me along as we went upstairs. I started walking sluggishly because I was busy gazing at the premises. Vanessa was far ahead. I turned around, still gazing to have a complete look. The place was just so beautiful and well decorated with flowers and picture frames. I saw beautiful things, but it still couldn't wipe away the sadness and disappointment in me.

“Uhh, crab.” I whispered to myself.

After seeing so much, just as I was about to turn in the direction of Vanessa, I bumped into someone. He held me tight by my waist to himself so that I wouldn't fall. My hands were on his built chest. He was wearing a white sleeveless garment. I lifted my face to see who I bumped into. Oh my, it's the same attractive guy that caught my attention in Mr William's company. I couldn't help but look into his greenish eyes, and in a flash I got lost in it.

“Sorry, who are you?” He asked while still holding me to himself.

I couldn't respond, I just continued looking into his eyes with my hands still on his built chest. Then I felt his face with one of my hands, how smooth it was to feel. I didn't remember I was already a wife to Mr William Charles because I'd never seen someone this cute.

“I'm Mr William's wif—,” I muttered while clearing my throat. “I mean I'm Gianna.” I replied, removing my hand from his face.

“Gianna, have we met before?” His questions continued, and he didn't let go of me.

I didn't want him to because I suddenly felt warm close to him. I'm sure he wasn't aware his hand was round my waist pushing me so close to him.

“Yes...sorry I mean no we haven't.” I lied as I felt uneasy.

After some while, Vanessa realized I wasn't with her anymore. She then turned back to find me.

“Gianna... Gianna... Gianna.” She called my name in a high tone.

“Okay. Oh, I'm sorry,” he said while trying to remove his hand from my waist.

“Oh, no, I should apologize instead for bumping into yo—.”

“Rodri, is this your new girlfriend?” A woman interrupted from behind.

Really, his name is Rodrigo? How sweet it is. But who really is he?

“No mom, I think I ran into her.” Rodri replied with his hands by his side.

“Of course she's not my lady, even when they look sweet together,” Vanessa echoed from a distance. “She is Mr William's new wife.”

“What? You're my Father's new wife?”.

“How dare you, you little think!” Rodri's mom, Oreva, exclaimed furiously with her face so squeezed.