Seven
848 Words
Eric's POV:
Rules:
Party A; Chase Knight
Party B; Eric Walts
1. Party A and Party B are required to make public appearance together.
2. Party B should never interupt Party A's daily life.
3. Party B must accompany Party A whenever there's a social event. No questions asked.
4. Party A will provide a specific amount of allowance to Party B every month.
5. Party B can not treat Party A's servants as his own.
6. Party B will not have a share in Party A's inheritance or any other assets.
7. Party B is not allowed to have any illicit relationships outside the marriage.
8. After the agreement is over, Party B can not claim for a separate alimony.
I kept reading the clauses and kept sighing with disbelief after reading each one.
Childish
Unreasonable
These were the words which were ringing in my head
"f**k this!" I said as I saw chase grinning before me
Even though he's got a good appearance, his personality is as good as pig shit
"Did I say anything funny?" I rolled my eyes
He took out a pen from his pocket and threw it for me to catch.
I caught it and heard him say
"I stayed up last night and asked my lawyer to prepare this. Appreciate that."
"Oh, thankyou so damn much. I'm so f*****g grateful!" I faked being touched by his kindness
I had a bitchy tone in my voice, filled with absolute hate.
This whole set of rules only benefits this motherfucker.
And what's with this rule of having illicit relationships?
So he's free to sleep around but I can't?
Well, it's for a year anyways and I don't particularly think I want to get in any relationship at this very moment.
Not after that bastard River.
"What are you waiting for? Me to get on my knees?" Chase made me snap out of my thoughts
"Here!" I said as I signed the papers and handed over to him with annoyance
"Catch!" He said as he threw a velvet box at me that I caught
I opened to see it was a platinum band with a small diamond on it.
"Such a romantic proposal." I mocked
"I know right?" He mocked me back mimicking my voice
He just loves pissing me off
"I swear, you anger me Everytime I see you." I spat
"Because atleast someone's getting laid." He joked making me even furious
"Ha ha, very funny! I'm dying out of laughter here." I mocked with a weird voice but only heard him chuckle at my words
Why do I think I'll be jailed for murder?
I stared blankly at the pen I was holding and to be honest, I had actually imagined murdering Chase 20000 times in 20000000 ways in my head with this very pen.
Eric
Never harm the innocent.
The pen did nothing to you.
Put a curse on him.
Draw dark magic symbols with this very pen.
I shook off the thoughts that I was having.
Chase took the papers and saw my sign. He seemed to be glad with my work.
"Anyways, I'm done here. To be honest, I hate you but it was nice seeing that we both like to focus on our own ways.
This one year agreement will be easier now that we both have a good idea of each other.
But only if you get rid of your stubbornness." He said and left before I could say anything
I sighed as I looked at the box.
"Eric?" I heard my mom's voice and I immediately took out the ring and wore it.
"We were worried." She said and dad looked quite angry but when I held my hand up to show the ring, he looked satisfied with my job
"He proposed." I lied
"Oh my God, congratulations." My mom hugged me and dad seems to be on his phone, smiling
"But where did Chase go? Didn't even get a chance to say hi properly." She looked sad but I immediately changed the topic
"I'm sorry, he's joining as the CEO after his dad's retirement so he's really busy these days.
He'll meet you soon."
My mom seemed satisfied with the answer and my dad suggested to go back home.
Dad looks like he's in a good mood.
I'm guessing the money's transferred to his account.
But mom's smile was worth it.
It's enough to make me forget everything that happened.
She's suffering from Leukemia, last stage.
Her chemotherapy is going on. She's getting weaker day by day. Soon she'll be in the hospital.
She's in her bed 90% of the time usually but ever since I have returned she has been jumping around like a kid all day.
She's so happy seeing me back.
But it's just that I feel guilty for hiding this from her.
She'll be heartbroken after this one year engagement gets over.
No, I won't probably even have that time.
Right now I should focus on making her last days count as the best days of her life.
To Be Continued
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