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...

her eyes and bit her lip as she thought about the

option to divorce him after a couple of years. This

that you will allow me to

she slowly opened her eyes. She

sign an agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will divorce

to ease her suspicion. Besides, he was quite sure that two years would be enough for him

my photos..." she faltered.

what worried her the

the source file after two

said simply. He was

with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on

something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would agree. What else could she

already had a

and started to read. All the things Clark promised to her

Two years for lifelong

always worrying about

offer is only available today. If you don't sign this now, I will ask them to post your naked

again, making Amanda look up at him

sign it

her name on the document. Despite her shaking

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

was sure that Charlie would rather help his son-in-law than an outsider of

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

the warm study room, drawing.

her work were covered with snow, hanging low because of the

snow, a girl slowly

with everything else around her. She was sure of herself, not even slightly worried. A