LOVE AND CONTRACT

ELA

isfortunes seem to target me even though I have not wronged anyone. Just when I believed I had finally achieved some stability after a prolonged period, everything was shattered by him. Perhaps my

the preceding dance, I commented, 'If I present myself like this, even those uninterested will undoubt

was no way I would venture outside unclothed just because she proposed it. At tha

ry distress? This alternative idea held much merit, and we chose to adopt it. The mere act of breathing escaped my awareness as we stepped outside. The prospect of f

y extricated ourselves from the situation without arousing anyone's suspicion. Both of us occupied the car's interior, she at the wheel. Even though her de

aware," I responded, acknowledging that changing her mind might

tation of relaxation - it involved pushing the limits of speed without getting caught. Her seemingly nerdy exter

t that she wouldn't seek retribution for my antics? Reflecting on the previous night, I stared at my room's ceiling. I had miraculously made it home alive. However, I hesitated to check my phone, knowing it would be flooded with emails and messages, de

y sole friend that helped maintain my composure. I knew that finding my inner calm wouldn't be an easy task, but I had resolved to spend the day as I

chime signalled the arrival of a package, the only reason anyone else ever visited my place aside from my friend, who was currently away due to an unforeseen emergency. Perhaps it was s

the person outside, their back turned to me. Unable to discern their identity, I cautiou

g remained a jumble, for the face that accompanied the voice was one I had hoped to never encounter again. An array of responses sprung to mind, yet all that escaped my lips was a futile attemp

ith apparent curiosity. Regardless of the unfolding scenario, I was resolute – his

ime, I count to 10." The significance of his status held no sway over me; this was no empty threa

into me, dissecting my being as if attempting to undress me through sheer gaze alone. A realization

demeanour. It became evident that such a ploy wouldn't coax him to depart; his r

news if they discovered my presence at your residence, especially at this hour," he casually remarked. The

ecollecting an action I deeply regretted – an impulsive outburst.

ce conveyed, snapping me out of my prior disposition. It became evident that continuing to resist would be futile, and almos

iginally appearing impromptu, had taken on a different dimension as he presented a comprehensive contract. I struggled to comprehend why an individual of his stature would want me to feign a romantic relationship, publicly bound by

that I had indeed consented – a decision made under the allure of being offered the lead role. Yet, circumstances had sinc

lawyers are ready to initiate against you for resorting to force or opt for a peaceful resolution by signing the contract with me," he declar

to walk on water," I countered, surprised by my own sarcastic retort. His words may have been intimidating, but I w

le. I had intended to examine my own expression in the video, but he withdrew his phone abruptly, as

tract or self-destruct your nascent professional career," he warned, utilizing my own earlier words against me. The audacity of his strategy was b

he interjected, shattering the spell I had inadvertently fallen under