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

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

you won't touch me and that you will allow

she slowly opened her eyes. She was

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

sure that two years

photos..."

worried her the most.

you the source file after two years,"

said simply. He was much more serious

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

He then took out a document. This was something he already prepared before coming as

it. I have already had a lawyer to

document and started to read. All the things Clark promised to her just now were on it. This made

only viable option for her. Two years for lifelong freedom and a good reputation sounded like a

was tired of always worrying about herself and living in fear.

sign this now,

again, making Amanda look up at

will sign it right

up a pen and signed her name on the document.

into a victorious smile as Amanda scribbled her name on

to help him anymore. He was sure that Charlie

snow covered the ground outside. It had

sat in the warm study

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

tree, amidst the snow, a

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