The Contract Wife

CHAPTER FOUR

The following week, Emily made sure she was with Sophie every chance she got trying to make sure everything was perfect.

Sophie received the address and time for the meeting with Lucas, Emily had insisted that it was a date but she knew better. She wondered who his types of women were, she was sure they were sophisticated, beautiful and had their own money unlike her, who was the complete opposite.

“You look great baby” Emily said as zipped up her dress.

“It is too short Millie” Sophie protested.

“Shhhh! I don’t wanna hear anything about that. When you are going to see royalty you have to dress like one”

“You are taking this too far”

“Why not? You are taking us out of penury”

Sophie laughed.

She ordered a ride and waited till the driver arrived before she came out of her apartment, she was trying to be safe as ever. A yellow sedan screeched to a stop in front of her building, Sophie entered the cab, waved goodbye to Emily and left. A shadowy figure appeared from around the building staring intently at the cab till it was out of sight.

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Lucas had asked his chef to prepare dinner for two. The meeting was at his house and he still chose to wear a suit. He looked at his wrist watch impatiently, it was thirty minutes till she got here and he wondered why he wanted to see her so badly. As if on cue she walked into his house as the butler opened the door for her and ushered her in.

She was dressed in a short black dress that clung tightly to her body. Damn she was hot!

He stood up to greet her as she walked towards him.

“Welcome to my home” he said flatly.

“Thank you, you have a nice place”

He showed her to the dinning. They were silent through the meal and he could sense unease as he watched her.

“Why am I here?” she clearly couldn’t take the silence any longer

“You are here because you are going to be getting married to me in a month or two” he said

Sophia looked at him as if he had gone mad.

“You must be joking” she replied.

“Fortunately for you I am not joking” he waved to a guard who quickly produced an envelope and left

“I don’t understand what you mean by I thought you had no interest in me whatsoever” she smirked

“This is purely for business purposes, I want a contract marriage with you. You don’t have to do much, you just have to follow some rules and always listen to my instructions” He said handing her the envelope.

She stood up angrily, the first time they met he called her a gold digger and now he wants to get married.

“Listen to you? Follow your instructions? Do you really think we are in some medieval era where you can just claim me as a prize or an item on the shelf?”

“I think you should look at the contract, the pay is good and from what I’ve gathered, you need the money.” He said with amusement in his voice.

“You know what! F*ck and your money!” she said as she flung the envelope at him and stormed out.

He must be a fool to think that she will give in to some shady ass contract because of money.

Lucas watched her leave in amusement, he seemed to always enjoy her feistiness. There was something even more attractive about her when she was mad. He wanted to grab her and shut her mouth with a kiss, he had been staring at those luscious lips the whole night. Although he hated to admit it, he was terribly attracted to her and wanted her in his bed.

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“Marraige! Girl I would kill to be in your shoes right now”

“I don’t know how to feel about this, he dosen’t even like me” Sophie said taking off her shoes.

“Who needs love when money is speaking, this is business baby. You don’t fall in love with your clients do you?” Emily asked

“Why would he want a contract marriage? Why would he pick me? He could have choosen someone else”

“Well I don’t know why he wants a contract marriage but I think he wants to keep things private that is why he chose you. Where is the contract he gave you?”

“I threw it back at him”

"You did what!!!" Emily screamed

"Emily I don't know if I can do this, he's arrogant and get on my last nerves"

Emily was quiet for a second.

"Sophie, I understand you have your reservation but this situation is a win-win for you. Think about the bills, your sister's college fees. I need you to think about yourself for once"

"I know" Sophie sighed.

"He doesn't have to like you honey. It's a contract marriage, it might be for a few months and your life is changed."

"But I already said no"

"Then go back and say yes or I could go back on your behalf, go with you, I will do anything, we would cry, beg and roll on the floor" Emily said laughing.

"You golddigger" Sophie replied as they both laughed.

"We might need a tractor to dig this gold girl"

"Emily!" Sophie shouted. "I'm tired, I will think about this later for now I need to sleep. I have work tomorrow." Sophie said as she stood up.

"Fine, we'll talk about it tomorrow.