Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

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The next day, Jeslyn went to the cinema with Valen. The day had no drama like yesterday. The two of them plus Pink and Blue had a great time because Jeslyn didn’t exclude them from the fun. I mean, she has the money now, so why not. 1

Last night, she asked Maverick about the card and he replied: “I didn’t pay your dowry.” Meaning if it was her dowry. What a lovely man..

While watching the movie, Jeslyn excused herself to use the restroom. Just when she entered the cubicle, she heard the main door slam sh ut. She didn’t fr eak out because it was the lady’s room.

After a while, Jeslyn came out of the cubicle to wash her hands in the sink. While doing so, she raised her head to look at the mirror and was almost frightened out of her mind.

Resting lazily on a cubicle with hands folded on his chest was…Ray.

“So it’s true, you are alive.” He stood upright and started walking towards Jeslyn.

Jeslyn/didn’t bother to pretend because she knew it would be futile and time-consuming. “So what if you know?” She asked as she stared daggers at him.

“I have been searching everywhere for you. I- I thought you were really gone. It dr ove me crazy and-”

“If I understand what you are saying, It means, you care?” Seeing him silent, Jeslyn snorted and

decided it was time to leave.

As she walked past him, Ray grabbed her wrist and stopped her without looking at her. “I’m sorry, Jeslyn. I was wrong.” He confessed.

Ray waited for a while. Still not hearing her say anything, he turned and pulled her closer with a small

distance between them.

“Jeslyn, I was a je rk. I deserve all your anger, punishment, and everything you can do to me. You can also hit me with a car, I won’t mind but please, don’t ignore me like this, I beg you.”

Hearing that, Jeslyn’s eyes shook for a moment before they regained calm. “Good thing you know I was the driver of that car. I’m not done with her, when I’m done, you’ll be the next. Ray, I’ll make you suffer so much that you’ll wish you were dead…”

“I know I deserve it. No matter what you want to do to me, I will endure it, but please-”

“Ray, to think you still have the audacity to come to me after all you did? If I can forgive you for hurting me, I’ll never forgive you for killing my grandfather. If you know what’s best for you, go and start making preparations for your funeral because, by the time I’m done with you all, no one will be left in your family to care about your dead body.” She flung his hand away from his hold and proceeded forward.

Ray turned sharply. With a swift move, he pressed her against the cubicle and lowered his head to kiss her. She loved his lips a lot. Ray knew that because he had seen her countless times staring at his lips. If he had known he would have kissed her then but now…

Jeslyn forcefully pushed him away and a loud resounding slap echoed in the place. “How dare you!”

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talking when the cubicle neck to theirs was opened and a girl walked out.

me, Mr. Ray, this is the ladies’ room and you shouldn’t be here. I have texted my friends and

Jeslyn slapped his hand away. “I’ll find you.” He threw the words at her before opening

you ok, ma’am?” The lady earlier asked with

fine. Thank you.”

They go about making life difficult for weak young

Jeslyn smiled faintly.

by the way.”

blurted out without thinking.

Jeslyn and it made me

I guess he saw something in me that reminded him of Jeslyn.” She smiled awkwardly.

By the way, Rossa? Your

Vera. I need to go now, my family

yeah, that’s nice. I came alone. I don’t have family or friends.” She smiled

herself and

Let’s exchange numbers. I’ll give you a call later.” Jeslyn said and pulled

she would have someone to talk to until

goodbyes and separated. While going back to the cinema,

you so long?” Pink looked behind Jeslyn but couldn’t

longer than I expected. Is Valen still in?” She asked.

bored without you

better. I also want

them left the cinema and went to other

of an eye. Jeslyn and Vera became good friends online. Although they hardly saw each other, they were ok with it. Besides, Valen started to feel feverish recently, so Jeslyn halted all their activities and decided to stay at home with

bed with Jeslyn hugging him

wasn’t going to be like every other peaceful night because Maverick got two good

news.

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saw she was petting the child to

“She’s awake.”

immediately connected the dots and je rked up to a sitting position.

seconds

“When can I-”

“Now.”

body is still warm.” She shifted her gaze to the child under

to stay

call to Pink before she went to get ready. They will be returning to Country M tomorrow, so whatever she needs to

Maverick who offered to drive her