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...

eyes and bit her lip as she thought

had the option to divorce him after a couple of years. This would only make her an unlucky, divorced woman.

that you won't touch me and that you will allow me to get a divorce in

she slowly opened her eyes. She

agreement with you if you don't trust me. We will divorce after two years and I will not be

sure that two

my photos..."

what worried her

you the source

He was much more serious

inspected every crease on his skin

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

it. I have already had

All the things Clark promised to her just now were on it. This

for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and

of always worrying about herself and

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

up at him with panic on her

sign

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

victorious smile as Amanda

sure that

the ground outside. It

warm study room, drawing.

of the tree on her work were covered with snow,

amidst the snow,

not even slightly worried. A smile