Contract Marriage by Ashleh Queen (read e books online free txt) 📕

"Then let me show you around." He said and we walk towards the table that was most close. With his arm wrapped around my waist all the time.

The table was surrounded by at least 15 other people. A girl in a very professional suit was taking the bets. The table had a spinning wheel. And yea I have seen this kind of wheel in movies. But how they were placing the bets I really couldn't get it. I was still trying to get the things or what people were trying to say when I feel his gaze. I looked at him just to found his mouth really close to my cheek. Someone said his bet with a loud voice gaining my attention towards the table again but I felt his lips brushing against my ear.

"That's Roulette Wheel. You can pick the color either black or red. Or you can choose the number as odd or even. Or you can also choose a specific number just by calling its name." He explained. And I can bet his voice can't be more seductive. I was listening to him while keeping my gaze on the table.

That sounds easy. I thought. But then I noticed that the girl was looking at me. And then I heard Alex whisper in my ear.

"Call your bet." He told me. 
I turned to look at him and said. "Odd number."

I knew I didn't say it loud but that girl heard it anyways. She threw the metal ball in the wheel. I was looking at the wheel. A part of me was excited to know the results. But the ball was still swirling in the big bowl when he whispered.

"Ummm. You lost it." He predicted beforehand. But yes when the results were out, that prediction turns out to be true. The ball fell in the number 16. The air echoed with yay or nay. Did I lose too? If yes, then how much? That was the thought that first came into my mind.

"How much I lost?" I asked him while praying that it's not too much. He gestured the girl and she answered. "15000 dollars sir." and my mouth fell open. That's my whole saving for last four years.

"Relax, honey. It's on me. You just play and have fun." He said and I look at him in shock. Is this man serious? 15000 dollar is no joke. But then who cares If he doesn't care.

I turn to the girl and start calling my bets. And I lost every single game. And I was so happy about the situation. Yes, I want him to go broke today. I steal the glances to gauge his reaction but he was still chill. Even when we know I have lost 90 thousand dollars. I want to see him depressed but I was not getting it. Losing 8 games in a row I saw a small smile at his face. He leaned in and whisper in my ear.

"Go for no. 6. And bet 100000 dollars." I was shocked. I mean he was not just picking odd or even. He was telling me to pick a number which will ultimately make the probability to zero. But who cares Jane? You want him to get a big blow.

I did the same. Called my bets. But the moment ball rolled in my heart skipped a beat. After all, it was one hundred thousand dollars we are talking about. The time seemed like it's stuck. The moment the ball got stuck in one of the slots I leaned closer to have a good look on the number. But before I could see the number the girl called its 6.

OMG. I won 100 thousand dollars. I wanted to scream in joy or go wild dancing like a maniac but before I could utter a word or even show my reaction to the news he pulled me in and took my lips in his mouth. I was shocked for a second or two but then I kissed him back while placing both hands on his cheeks.

The kiss went for some seconds. I hurriedly took a look around us. All of the people were busy calling their bets. Thank God, we didn't catch the attention of many people. I sighed inwardly.

"I knew you were amazing." He gave me a fake compliment. Because we both know it was him who is the winner. And yea it's him who made the money. But even the mere thought of winning this big amount made my heart skip. But then reality kicked in. As it's not my money. It's his.

His phone buzzed. He took a look on the caller I.d and leaned into my ear. "I got some work to deal with. You have fun my honey bun. Keep on loosing. You will make it up to me...... Later in my bed." He said the last part seductively.

"And just in case you got bored you can find me there in the private hall." He gestured with his finger to the large glass encasing some big hall on the first floor.

How the hell on the earth he can act so naturally like we really a couple. I thought but on his face, I nod my head while curling my lips a little up.

The moment he left. I turn my gaze to the table. Well, I think about why all the people are not giving the money or getting the money but then I think they might have some other way to process the transaction.

Ok, Jane, just make your husband broke and bank defaulted or better a street beggar. I decided firmly. And kept on losing the games while winning the two in the way. I know I am supposed to be happy when I lost but winning the games were making me happier.

I was still immersed in my game when I felt a hand groping on my butt and a large figure on my left. And I know it's him. Only he could be this.... But then that hand kept on massaging like some shameless. I know I planned to let him do whatever he wants but it was so disgusting. I turned to him to finally realize that it was not Alex.

That man was tall but bulky and bald. And when I say bulky it means having a lot of fats on all the wrong places. My first reaction was to slap his hand away.

"What happened kitten. You liked it a moment ago. So, you don't like my face or what?" He said while leaning in closer. His mouth was reeking with cigarettes.

I didn't answer him but I didn't slap him either. Last time I slapped a man and I pay the price. I was so scared to fight back so I just left the game and turn to left. But the next moment that man's hand grabbed my right arm roughly and yanked me to him.

"You see..... We can do it with lights off.... Believe me, you are leaving the chance to have the most fun night." He said the words all in while pulling me in more. Until his chest banged into mine.