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

He posed for the pictures while Jane gave a little smile to all of the media persons too. Someone shouted for them to get closer and Alex didn't waste a single second to have her completely glued to him.

May I know the name of this beautiful girl? Who is she, Mr. Black? Is she your girlfriend? A lot of similar voices like this echoed when he proudly answered.

"She is Mrs. Black."

Hundreds of heart broke at the loss of such a wealthy husband who wasn't going to be in any of the prospect lists from now on.

They went inside to find the party going onto the full swing. A lot of singers, actors, models, and directors were attending this party while some were also dancing on some piano in the background. The hall was white. His favorite color with golden chandeliers sparking.

The first person who came to attend them was Daryl Darvin.

"Hey, Thank God, that you made it." He said giving a side hug to Alex and came forward to take Jane's hand to kiss but Alex was fast to take her hand back.

"Mine," He warned. 
"Don't worry, bro," Daryl assured her. 
Jane clearly noticed how Daryl ran his gaze over her and winked but she ignored.

"I gotta talk to you for something real." Daryl gestured him to talk to him alone. And next, they saw Alicia in a red cocktail dress.

"Hello, Alex. Congratulations! I will bring the gift next time." She said but had sorrow in her eyes.

Alex was about to say something when Daryl intervened and said, "Hey, Alicia! Why don't you give Jane some company? We will be back in a minute."

"Why not?" She passed Daryl a welcoming smile. 
Alex gave Jane a reassuring smile before leaving her to Alicia.

"How did you manage to get him?" Alicia asked. 
Jane was a little surprised at her question but replied. 
"I believe we are meant to be." She said and Alicia broke into a laugh.

"I,.... I am sorry." She tried to say but was still laughing. 
"I mean he wanted this type of woman. I really thought you would be a lot better than me."

Jane was still confused at her words and look at her like she had lost her mind when Chris arrived for her rescue.

"Hello, Jane," He greeted Jane. 
"Hello, Chris, how are you?" She asked with a smile. 
"Can I have a pleasure to dance with you." He asked with his beautiful blue eyes pleading. Chris was tall with blond hair and blue eyes. The perfect package one can call.

Getting herself out of the situation she said yes without much thought. Besides he was used to be one of her very good friend in junior high school. And even knew Paul. And from the moment he last called her Anderson she knew they had a lot to catch up when he leads her to the dance floor.

"Remember the dance we prepared for the gala," Chris asked. 
"Absolutely." She replied. 
He swings her to his left and said, "I am sorry for not being in contact. I called my mother to ask about you. I remember how you used to be after him. How are you doing now?"

"I am married for the second time Chris. I am doing great. You don't need to be sorry. All of us knew how busy you are in your career." She replied,

"Are you sure? I mean you and Mr. Black are quite opposite. Like poles apart." He asked.

"You are still the same. Can't you just learn to let go and let people live their lives and figure out." She replied laughing at his curiosity.

"Come on, I was your friend. I won't tell anyone." He asked. 
"We are doing perfectly. Believe me,"

"Yea, I can see that. Mr. Black announcing someone as his wife is something really big." He snorted.

"But looking at you tonight. I wonder why I never made a move on you." He wondered running her gaze from her eyes to her lips.

"Even if you had made a move on me I would have never said yes," She replied with confidence and tried to getaway. When the music changed and he again catching her from her wrist start doing the steps she all knew. Their coordination was amazing that even for a second all the people had their eyes on them including Mr. Black's grey ones.

The piece ended in one minute and fifty seconds with a lot of clappings followed.

This is when she felt a very same hand on her waist. She looked above to find Alex beside her who was looking at Chris like he was going to skin him alive.

"I am taking my wife back," Alex said with such a cold tone that Jane shivered. Another piece was playing when Alex turned her to him as he whispered in her ear. "You got some great moves. How come I don't know about it?"

"This was our dance practice from school." She replied.
He looked at her like he was going to eat her when Daryl's voice in the mic took all of the attention.

He thanked all of the people who came to join their hands and made a toast to the success of this company. Jane looked at Alex who was smiling looking at Daryl.

"There is another very important announcement. One of us very close friends, Alexander Black had decided to tie the knot from three months now. All of you will get your invitation. So, let's make another toast for their happily ever after."

His announcement was followed by gasps or cheering or some of his friends shouting to show their excitement for the upcoming wedding. Many walked to the couple to said their greetings that went on for next half an hour. All the limelight of the party was stolen by this announcement.

Jane started feeling suffocating. She needed some fresh air away from these people or never-ending greetings. And for the strange reason, she feels like puking and excused herself from Alex telling him that she is going to the restroom for a minute.

Alex nodded and made a waiter show her the way as he was so busy talking to a man in his fifties who has come to say his greetings too after the announcement.

Fifteen minutes passed but she never came. But he chose to stay to talk to the people thinking girls always take times and this is Jane and she always took longer. But when almost half an hour passed he decided to leave the guest who was talking to him and made his way to the toilet. But before he can open a very pale Jane came out. She looked scared and out of breath.