THE CONTRACTUAL DEAL

CHAPTER5

Raelynn Pov

"What about you?" he brought out his hand, hoping for a handshake but I just stared at him.

"You're Adrian. Is that some sort of joke? Besides, why are you helping me? What is your motive? Or are you just a charity person? Who sent you.!?" I bombarded him with questions and he started to laugh. He was laughing really hard and I could see it was a laugh of mockery.

"What so funny!"

"Oh that, it's you who's been funny. I can see trust issues falling apart."

"That none of your damn business " I retorted and he held his chest like he was in pain.

"Ouch, that hurts. See, no strings attached. Let's just make this official. I promise, you would every bit of staying in my life. Use me, use me as your tool and let me play that heartless man together. Let's show him your worth." He said this over and on.

"But you don't know him. He's your fellow man."

"And so? Does this mean you term all men the same because of the recent one that happened to you? If you remember vividly, I also told you my current situation."

Yes, you told me. And so freaking what?! You might have been the one doing the bad things and she decided to move on with her life.

I wanted to say but kept mute because I would only offend him.

"I actually am not telling you to give me an answer now. Here" he dropped his card on the table as he walked over to the bathroom. "When you're ready and want what is best. I'm always here for you. Future wifey." He retorted and winked at me.

I gasped unbelievably at his horrible remark.

"Stop getting your hopes high" I said to him but he didn't say a word. Instead, he strode past me and got into the bathroom.

I stood there for the whole minute, contemplating on what to do in my own interest. I took his card and checked his contact information. No full details. Just Adrian and his contact.

What kind of man is this? I don't even know his last name. Gosh

I glanced around the room again and opened the door to the entrance. Getting out, I stood there with a different thought.

"What if he changed his mind after today? What if I couldn't contact again or I lost contact? Nope. Am I even considering this offer?

With no second thought, I turned back and headed toward his room. I opened his room and my eyes widened at what I saw.

"s**t"

He turned his blue gaze into my eyes and I felt heaven. He was out of the room and he was looking tempting with his body half covered with his towel. His hair was dripping wet and he looked like the Beauty god himself.

"Do you really feel affected by me?" He asked and I swallowed hard. "Have you somewhat considered my offer?" He questioned again, his eyes now In Front of the mirror. I stared intensely at him for no reason.

"I give your silence as a yes." I could see a proud smile formed across his face. What was funny!

"What will you gain if you marry me?" I asked and his sarcastic laugh filled the room.

"My gain? I don't think I have gained weight here. I just want to help you."He announced as a matter of fact.

"Then if you have no gain, why are you getting married to a stranger. You barely know me "

"F-ck" I heard him curse like he was frustrated. "Do you still want us to go back to our words? Let this word go. Or you want to give me back? If you want me to gain something from you then you could give me a child." He declared and trust me, my mouth was now wide open. I was shocked, no words could express how shocked I am right now.

"Cat cut your tongue?"

Who was this man!!!!

"Do you agree now?" He asked and I couldn't say a word. "I believe you asked for this."

I asked what his gain was and not that I wanted to bore him a child. That is too much. For all I care this marriage is fake and not about lovers so I could possibly get pregnant.

The thought alone made butterflies all over my tummy.

"I…" I tried cooling my nerves down. "I didn't mean it this way." I told him and he raised his hands eyebrows.

"Then what other way? You don't have any use to me, apart from what I just said if you really want to see me gain something. You asked for this, remember."

I stared down at his soft lips and I can't believe I still had to give reasons for his kiss when we were in a serious discussion.

This guy would surely be a womanizer. His lips are tempting with his blue eyes all over the place.

Maybe after all, it wasn't a bad idea getting married to a complete stranger then my life wouldn't be this complicated.

"You don't have your last name?" I asked, forgetting his gain I talked about.

He smirked and snickered at the same time. "I see someone's trying to get away with the topic. I see you there." He winked. "I have a last name. We are getting to know each other and I think that should be the least of your worries ma'am." He opened his towel and I turned around immediately.

"Hahahahaha." His laugh made sparks all over my body. "Why would you do that? All of this would be yours soon. Wifey" He emphasized.

I just stood there before he walked across me.

"Should we make the day with our marriage? Or you would rather make some time to think about it. There's no rush in here." He assured me but I wasn't even ready to have a rethink. I inhaled deeply with my eyes closed tightly.

"Let's do this now.”