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...

closed her eyes and bit her lip

option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would

that you

slowly opened her eyes. She was

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

sure that two years would be

my photos..." she faltered.

what worried

you the source file after two

He was much more

studied Clark's face carefully with fearful eyes. She inspected every crease on his skin to find a hint of a

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

had a lawyer to look it

up the document and started to read. All the things Clark promised to her just now

the only viable option for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good

tired of always worrying about herself and living in

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

her again, making Amanda look up at him with panic

sign it

these words, she picked up a pen and signed her name on the document. Despite her shaking hand, she managed

victorious smile as Amanda scribbled

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

ground outside. It had

sat in the warm

of the tree on her work were covered with snow, hanging low

tree, amidst the snow, a

of herself, not even slightly worried. A smile spread across her face. She was clearly