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...

lip as she thought about the

she at least had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman. This was way better than being

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

asked as 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 me. We will divorce after two years and I will not

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

my photos..." she faltered.

worried

you the source file after

said simply. He was

carefully with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin to

was something he already prepared before coming as he was sure that Amanda would

already had

All the things Clark promised to her just now were on it. This made Amanda's heart stir.

Two years for lifelong

of always worrying about herself and living in fear.

now, I will ask them to post your naked photos tomorrow,"

look up at him with panic

will sign it

and signed her name on

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

anymore. He was sure that Charlie would rather help his son-in-law than an

covered the ground outside. It had been snowing heavily for

sat in the warm study room,

work were covered with snow, hanging

tree, amidst the snow,

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