ELVIRA"Oh my God," I mutter as I sit down. My mind is racing with endless thoughts that are not the answer to my question.I take a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. "Calm down, Elvira, calm down," I close my eyes and mutter to myself and after some seconds, I begin to calm down.But suddenly, just as I calm down, I suddenly hear footsteps in the office and immediately, my eyes fly open with shock and fear.Standing in front of me is the almighty Demetrius, he looks at me with a slight frown on his face.I swallow hard and wriggle my butt on the chair with nervousness, is he mad to see me?!"What are you doing here?" His cold, deep voice suddenly rings out as he walks towards his seat."I..I..he.." I stutter, not knowing how to answer his question. At this point, I have lost my voice and I don't know what to say. I am not thinking straight right now, I am too scared to speak."Calm down now, Elvira," he says as he starts without sparing me a glance as he starts operating
ELVIRAThe notification that popped up on my phone made me feel broken and helpless.“Oh my God," I cry as I bury my face in my palm and literally cry my eyes out. I was not expecting this kind of news when I was in a happy mood with Demetrius.“What happened, Elvira?" Demetrius asks, but gets no response from me. I am too broken to reply to anyone.“I said, what happened?!" He asks again, this time his tone heightened above normal.He then stands up from where he was seated and crouches down to my height.“What is wrong?" He asks, his tone surprisingly soft.I look up to meet his gentle gaze with my teary eyes; I try to say something, but only more wails and sniffles come out of my mouth.I look down at my phone and then at Demetrius, and almost immediately, he grabs my phone and looks at the content that had upset me earlier.“What?" He mutters as he furrows his brows in confusion. "A birthday invitation?" He asks.I look up at him with tear-filled eyes and shake my head. It is not
Elvira" You've got this, Elvira," I say to myself as I drive carefully down the road leading downtown. I'm on my way to the clerk's office to pick up my marriage certificate. A bead of sweat trickles down my forehead as I try to keep my nerves in check."You'll be fine meeting a total stranger who's supposed to be your husband," I assure myself, my grip on the steering wheel tightening. "But..." I think again, my mind racing. "What if he's ugly? What if he's weird? What if he's dangerous?" My heart begins to pound in my chest as I imagine all the worst-case scenarios.It wasn't my decision to get married; I was forced by my mother who arranged a marriage between me and a total stranger I've never met before.Two years ago, I had my heart broken by the man I thought I loved; on the day of our marriage, I was left standing on the aisle like a deranged lunatic, waiting for my prince charming to pick me up.This experience made me not believe in love, making me get married just to fulfil
ElviraAfter Demetrius says that, the frown on my face deepens even more."Excuse me?" I say, my voice dripping with disbelief."You heard me right, miss," he replies icyly.This time, I'm not having any of it. I speak up with annoyance, anger coloring my tone. "Firstly, I am your wife and not a 'miss'. Secondly, you are being very rude, and what the hell do you mean by that nonsense you just blurted out?"I had tried to act calmly because it was my first time meeting my so-called husband, but now I realize he's a rude jerk, so I decide not to stay calm."If you didn't understand me, I don't mind explaining it to you," he says, a smirk dancing on his thin lips."Explain yourself," I snicker."I will," he replies. "But first, let's get the marriage certificate." He turns abruptly and starts walking away, not bothering to look back.With a groan, I rush up to catch up with him. We both silently stride down to the counter clerk's office without saying a word to each other.After about tw
ELVIRA"Why did you bring me here?" I manage to ask, wriggling my butt uncomfortably on the seat."Good question," Demetrius says, nodding."Okay?" I raise a brow, waiting for him to speak up, but it seems like he's in some kind of trance.I furrow my brows in confusion as I glance over at Hendrix, who is smiling sheepishly at the other side of the table.Although Hendrix seems just as cold as Demetrius, he still has a friendly aura that makes me feel a little bit relaxed."Damien, don't keep the little woman waiting," Hendrix says as a jovial smile appears on his face.Looking up at him, Demetrius casts a chilling glare before averting his gaze towards me. "Remember I told you it was never my intention to marry you, right?" he asks.I roll my eyes and furrow my brow, a frown forming on my face. Demetrius' blunt honesty can be quite annoying at times. "Yes, how could I forget the sweet words of my lovely husband?" I say, my tone dripping with sarcasm.As the words leave my mouth, a sl
ElviraAs I stare at the check, disbelief floods my face. "So, you're telling me that you'll pay me... whatever amount I put on this check? For what?" I question, my voice filled with confusion."For bearing my child, of course," Demetrius responds casually, as if it's the most natural thing in the world. "You'll be taken care of, in every way possible. It's a promise. You'll receive half of the reward now, and once the child is born, you'll get the remaining amount."My head spins, and I struggle to comprehend the insanity of the situation. Why on earth is Demetrius proposing this?"Why?" I ask again, hoping for a clear answer.Demetrius takes a deep breath, pinching the skin between his brows. "Can't you understand what I just explained?" he exclaims in frustration."Hold on, Elvira," Hendrix says, catching my attention. "Do you want to know something else that's just as crazy?""Yes," I admit, feeling a heaviness settle in my heart. This whole ordeal feels like a surreal dream, one
Elvira"Oh my God," I cry. "Where are we going to get that money from?""Oh my precious Andrew!" My mother cries even louder.Just then, the doctor steps out of the room and both Elvira and my mother rush over to him."Doctor, how is Andrew?""Doctor, where is my son?" We ask impatiently."Calm down," the doctor says with a calm and composed expression. "For now, the young man is out of danger but if the surgery is not carried out, then I'm sorry, there is nothing we can do about it.""Doctor, how could you be so blunt and mean?" I ask, my eyes blazing with anger and frustration. "Can't you just...just start the surgery while we gather the money?""I'm sorry ma'am, but that isn't how we operate here," the doctor says."But tha..." I try arguing, but my mother immediately stops me."It's okay, Elvira," my mother says as she shifts her gaze to the doctor and speaks softly. "Can...can we see him, please?" As she speaks, tears trickle down her cheeks, making her look pitiable."Of course,
ElviraMy brows furrow with confusion as i try to understand what he means by having a phobia of women.I...I don't understand," I stutter, wriggling uncomfortably on his lap as confusion furrows my brows. It's my first time in such an intimate position with a man, and I'm trying to comprehend what he means by having a phobia of women."You heard me right, my darling little wife," his voice, deep and intoxicating, rings out.It's official, this man is crazy! What in the world have I gotten myself into with this deranged psychopath? If it weren't for saving my brother, I would've punched him so hard in his perfect face!I force a laugh, attempting to play it cool."Okay," I stutter again, clearing my throat before speaking up. "If you can't be seduced by any woman, how am I supposed to bear you an heir to continue your legacy within five years?" I ask."It's up to you, baby," he whispers, gently biting my earlobes.This man is such a flirt! How can he claim not to be easily seduced by