A Graduation Gift

No! That could not happen! She was not going to allow it!

"Clark, what the hell do you want?"

she asked with her voice shaking. Clark's motive was a puzzle to her.

"I just want to marry you,"

Clark replied with a carefree smile on his face. He stared at Amanda like a snake wooing his prey.

"But I know you don't love me,"

Amanda replied. She could not understand why Clark would want to marry her. This was a torture for her. Her freedom was something that she held at a high importance.

"I just need us to get married. I won't even touch you,"

Clark shrugged as he took two steps back. Now, his intentions were clear.

Amanda stared at Clark with a face full of disbelief.

'Why does he want to do that?' she couldn't help but wonder. It didn't make sense. His words only made her more and more confused.

"I swear. I won't touch you anymore as long as you agree to marry me. Think about it. Do you want to get married with me then get a happy divorce in a few years, or do you want your naked photos to be seen by the whole world?"

Clark's tone was calm, but his threat was clear.

Amanda looked at Clark miserably. Neither option appealed to her.

Besides, she knew how bad Clark could be. She knew what he was capable of. Ignoring his threat would mean that he would do everything to make her life a living hell again

Saying yes, though...

bit her lip

divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This was way better

me and that you

asked as she slowly opened her eyes. She was cornered

with you if you don't trust me.

sure that two years would be enough for

my photos..."

worried

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simply. He was much more serious now.

with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin

smiled. He then took out a document. This was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would agree. What else could she

I have already had a lawyer to

things Clark promised to her just

viable option for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good reputation sounded like a

of always worrying about herself and

you don't sign this now, I will ask them

her again, making Amanda look up at him with panic on her

sign it

picked up a pen and signed her name on the document. Despite

corners of Clark's lips lifted into a victorious smile as Amanda scribbled

help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie

the ground outside. It had been snowing heavily for days.

sat in the warm study room, drawing.

tree on her work were covered

amidst the snow, a girl slowly walked.

with everything else around her. She was sure of herself, not