Love Interest

ChapterFIVE

“Okay, I’ll love to see you soon” he said, then realized that I have been holding my breath for seconds now. I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

I said okay, and then hung up. Of course his business card should provide me with his address details.

I looked around the magnificent mansion as I came down from the limo. My heart was racing so loudly in my chest but I tried so hard to calm it down.

I had already assessed my situation and now I am certain that this is the right choice for me to get out of my problems and also this toxic relationship I have with Dickson.

I had to be the only one suffering and begging all the time while he goes around doing whatever he likes. It really hurts.

I was led into the living room and my mouth couldn't close anymore. This was heaven cause it looked too good to be just a house where someone lived.

I heard the sounds of shoes clicking and it diverted my attention to the stairs and there I saw Alexander. He climbed down the stairs before coming to me and I gulped saliva down my throat.

I don't have to feel nervous, I had already agreed to his proposal and this would mean solving all my problems already.

"Let's go" He stretched his hands to me and I placed my palms on him while he led me to his study.

He sat down and also gestured for me to do so which I did. They dropped the document on the table and slid it to my side.

I read through it again carefully this time and it was just a normal contract Marriage. I got to accept to become his wife in the face of the public and then in return, he would help me with every of my financial problems.

That seemed impartial to me as I took the pen beside me to sign it, but my hands kept shaking. Was I feeling nervous right now?

"If you don't want to do this Maya I won't force you," Alexander said but I shook my head. It's not about him anymore it's me ‘ I need this’.

My hands finally calmed and I signed the document and passed it back to him. He also signed.

"So about your boyfriend. Did you break up with him or what?" He asked and I sighed.

Bringing up the problem of Dickson was another thing. I don't know if he would let me go but I pray he does cause I don't want any problem.

"I guess we would have to right? but I will talk to him so he won't make a fuss about it" I replied.

"Thanks, Maya. You don't know how much this means to me. I know this is impromptu but I want us to do an official wedding tomorrow. I want to clarify the thoughts of the press so that I can finally bring my company back to its feet" He said and I nodded.

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"You're getting what? Maya... It has to be a joke cause I am not letting you go to some rich man" Dickson stood at the door so that I wouldn't leave.

"Please Dickson I am doing this for me, for us so you can get to pay your numerous debts and still have some money to feed on," I said trying to convince Dickson but it was like a futile attempt.

Alexander already agreed that even though it meant paying Dickson off he was ready to do it.

"Fine. How much are we talking about here?" Dickson said and I sighed in relief.

I knew that at the mention of money, he would inarguably agree. He's a lost cause already.

I gave Dickson the cheque of three million dollars that Alexander gave to me just in case and a wide grin appeared on his face.

"You can die with him for all I care," Dickson said before leaving the house instantly with the cheque I gave him.

At least he wasn't going to be a bother anymore. I took a few things I needed before leaving the house and I entered the car that was waiting for me.

I was getting dolled up by some makeup artists and designers. This was gonna be what I would be experiencing every day, I think.

They were all over me trying to make me look gorgeous for the wedding that was happening in a few hours.

Alexander said it was impromptu but this looked like something that had been planned out for months.

He introduced me to his family just a few days ago and his mother had been all over me. I wouldn't lie, the woman was nice and kind-hearted, although I still thought it was because she never found out of my background, “there wasn’t time for that”.

They did the finishing touches to my makeup and I wore my wedding dress and heels. When they were done they all left and Alexander's mother came in.

"You look beautiful my dear. The perfect one for my son" The woman smiled and I mirrored her smile.

"Let's go. They're waiting for the bride at the wedding hall already" She said, we then left and got into a car that drove us to the wedding hall.

The drive was fast and short and we got there quickly. From the window, I could see numerous reporters who were trying to get a picture of me.

Hands-on hands, I came down with his mother and we both walked down the aisle to the front where Alexander was waiting dressed in a black tuxedo.

He looked handsome I couldn't deny. Eyes were all in our direction “ of course it’s our day “ but it made me a little nervous.

When we reached the front, His Mum handed me over to him and we shared a little eye contact.

"We're all gathered to witness the holy matrimony of Alexander Stone and Maya Salvador," The priest said.

He continued “Is there anyone who, for any reason, doesn’t support the union of these two individuals in marriage? If there be any please indicate now or forever hold your peace!”

For a second I could feel Alexander’s emotions. It was certainly that of fear. His hands seemed to tremble as I heard them and his eyes watched through the croud like and eagle watch a field, I could understand he was really scared right now.

My heart skipped when I heard the rising noise from the crowd, and I turned to the crowd again. My heart skipped when I saw that there was someone in the crowd standing.

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