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...

and bit her lip as

Clark, she at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an

you promise that you won't touch me and that you will allow me to

she slowly opened her eyes. She

I can promise you that, don't worry. I can even sign an agreement with you if you don't trust

Besides, he was quite sure that two years

photos..."

worried

give you the source file

was much more serious now.

fearful eyes. She inspected every crease

a document. This was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would agree. What else could she do,

had a lawyer

Clark promised to her just now were on it. This made Amanda's

for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good

always worrying about herself and living in fear.

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

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

will sign

up a pen and signed her name on the document. Despite her shaking hand, she managed to affix her signature.

smile as Amanda scribbled her name on

one else to help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie

ground outside. It had

the warm

work were covered with snow, hanging

amidst the snow, a girl

not even