The wife he bought

chapter 7

CHAPTER 7

Damien POV

I told her about the contract give her the contract to sign. Not up to 2mins she signed without asking questions. No reaction. Most people would at least asked about the compensation or their freedom. At the very least ask for time to think about it but she did none. None at all.

She just picked up a pen on the table and signed.

Just what kind of girl are you Zara vale. I thought to myself.

Is that all” she asked.

“The wedding would be in a month, the room you slept in would be yours from now on”

“You'll meet my father in 2 weeks” I said to her but she only gave me a light “okay”

I gave her some few rules to follow.

You don't go out without a guard and my permission.

We'll be attending public events, we'll act in love especially in front of my father and his wife.

This marriage is in name only. Remember that.

I said it all. She still didn't say a word.

“You can go” I said to her.

I watched as she resigned from the room, taking very light steps you could barely hear sounds. She closed the door quietly.

In my head. She was. How she got there I didn't know. She freely rented a space there. I hated the way she felt nothing in my presence. No expressions. I hated that I hated that. She was getting to me.

I picked up the phone, placed a call. Clothes, daily essential for a lady I said and hung up.

I stood up walked to the window and stood there. Looking outside. Hands in my pockets.

ZARA'S POV

I got to my room as I call it now— my room. Contract still in my hands. I'm gonna be married. I said with my mouth. But it sounded unreal.

I walked around the room. Nothing to do. Went back to bed. Hugging a pillow. I stayed there I slept off before I could know it.

A knock to my room door woke me up. Come in I said. Thinking it was Ms.mali. A lady came in dressed very stylish. “ Miss…..?” Waiting for me to complete “ Zara” “Zara vale” I said.

“Okay Miss Zara you can call me Rose, can I get your permission to come in” she said or rather asked “ you're already in I think” I replied.

She clapped her hands twice and the door flung open.

Clothes, shoes, jewelry, underwears, cosmetics name it all. They came in carried by other ladies. Things kept coming in.

They didn't just bring them in. They had them arranged in the walk-in closet I had in the room. I literally didn't know I had that.

The ladies were busy putting things in order when Rose asked me if there was anything else I would need I just need to say.

I looked around there was nothing “ohh A phone” I need a phone I asked her if she could help me with that. “Of course I can, you only need to say the word” she said

“Now for phase 2” I heard her saying clapping her hands twice.

Two ladies came to me leading me outside. I was surprised I didn't know where they were taking me. I asked but no answer. We came downstairs and I saw Ms Mali. She smiled bowing her head to me. I got into a van.

I was taken to what they call a make over spa . First time entering a place like this.

Pedicure, manicure, facials, hair you name it. I had them all done. After all that I was given a dress to wear. A short A-line red gown with heels. Hair up in a bun.

I was placed in front of a mirror. I couldn't recognize the person in front of me. God she looked so beautiful. I brought a hand to my face. Is this me. I thought to myself but got a reply instantly from Rose “that's you” as if she was heared my thought.

“Where am I going all dressed up” I asked Rose.

“You're having dinner with Mr. Damien, weren't you told” she said to me

“Damien” the name sounded foreign but that was his name “DAMIEN” I said again as if trying to get used to the name.

I came out the spa. A car waiting in front. The driver came down and opened the door for me.Rose bid me goodbye.

I got in the car.

The drive was short. 5— 10 minutes. The car finally stops. The driver came down and got the door for me.

In front of me was an hotel. A man walks up to me and asks “miss Vale”.

“Yes” I answered “ come with me please” he said.

I followed him. We got into an elevator. Got out.

And finally the restaurant. Right In front of me. Classical music playing. You could tell this place was damn expensive with just looking. He led me straight till he finally came to a stop. He bowed his head to someone at a distance. I didn't need to be told it was Damien.

He turned to me and smiled before walking away.

Now I was standing alone. Damien's eyes wouldn't stop staring.

I walked towards him. Nervously. Feeling self conscious. My legs were Shakey but I didn't fall.

He got up “why” my heart beating fast. He pulled out a chair “sit” he said. “I see Rose did a good job” he added.

“Yea” I agreed with him.

“You didn't tell me about this” I asked.

“All part of the deal, need to make old Voss believe this marriage is real” he said.

“Old Voss?” I asked.

“My father” he answered

We didn't say anything else he passed me the menu. I didn't know what to order so I just say anything is fine.

We stayed quiet, his gaze fixed to his phone and my gaze to him. My eyes diverts immediately he made any slight movements.

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