Contract Marriage; Fated Love

He closed the car door and looked at her. Her face was pretty, her lips were inviting, he missed her touch. He missed her from five years ago, his body yearned for her. Emily felt his hot breath coming towards her. The next instant, he gently leaned her back on the car seat and brought his face to hers. He sealed her lips in a fierce and passionate kiss.

His kiss lingered and deepened. He longed for it and savoured every taste of her. It took so much effort and self restrain to move away from her. His cock was hard and was almost visible from his trousers.

Emily felt a warm blush rise to her cheeks. Her phone rang at that time, saving her an awkward moment with Noah. She seized the opportunity and got away from him. Noah stared at her until she entered the house. Her full hips and the swaying movement they made as she walked didn’t help matters. He drank some water, hoping that it would help him calm down.

Noah sat with his father in the sitting room, waiting for him to start talking. He was determined to hear the whole story of his mother’s daughter.

“After you were born, I didn’t want another issue but your mother did. She tried but failed. Five years later, I granted her wish. We tried to have another child but sadly, we could not. Then, there came this pregnancy. I found out at the dying minute that this wasn’t my child. I had no use for her. I wasn’t going to raise a bastard child, born by my legal wife. I intended to send your mum packing with the child. I can’t house them if they aren’t mine. When she lost her life that day, I ordered the medical practitioners to do whatever they wanted. I didn’t want to set my eyes on that child. I often wondered why you refused to accept the truth and bury the hatchet. One thing still stands, I will not accept her as my daughter. She’s only your mum’s daughter ”

Noah listened to his father with rapt attention and without interruption.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“What did the doctors do with the child?”

“That is something I don’t know about. She isn’t my child, I am not responsible for her.”

“Hmm. But, I don’t think mum will cheat on you.”

“You don’t think it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.”

“How did you know she isn’t carrying your child?”

“She told me to my face that I am not man enough.”

Noah was surprised.

“Just that?”

“You call it just? Invariably, I can’t father a child.”

“She might have said it in the heat of her anger.”

“It wasn’t any anger. She said it and meant it.”

“Dad but…”

“Enough! I know you will defend her. She’s your mother and you will see nothing wrong in what she does.”

“Then, why did you visit the burial ground? You never did that in the past years.”

“This is the twenty second year of her death. Twenty two has a significance in our family.”

“What significance dad?”

“Let me tell you one thing. Never forget it and make sure to do it. Even if you overlook anyone’s death, on the twenty second anniversary, go and see that person. Visit his grave.”

“Why? That sounds like superstition.”

“Call it whatever you like. Be guided.”

“How about DNA?”

“There isn’t any need for that. She is not my child.”

“Dad, she’s your daughter. You just don’t want to accept her.”

“We’ve had issues for many years because of this so-called sister of yours. What is your problem? I have told you she’s not my daughter and that’s final.”

“I want a happy family, dad. I spent many years looking for her because I wanted us to live together.”

“Then go live with her. No doubt, She’s your mother’s daughter, if you are sure and you say so.”

“How is the company going?” Mr Joshua asked, changing the topic.

Noah, knowing his father too well, ended the topic there.

“Emily? What are you smiling at?”

Emily turned in the direction of the voice.

“Ohh. You are back.”

“Yes, I am and I will be going out soon. Now, why were you smiling? What are you thinking about?”

Emily blushed.

“Why will you say that?”

“You love him, don’t you?”

“Hell no. I don’t.”

“I see it in your eyes.”

“Common. Stop. By the way, where are you going again? You’ve been out all day.”

“That’s simply because I am on a vacation. I have to go out, sight see and have fun. Unlike you, what do you do indoors all day?”

“I have another design that I’m working on. It’s going to be extremely superb.”

“Is it booked or for a client?”

“I want to join a competition.”

“Wow! You will surely win. Well, I have no time for designs. I am going out this evening with Liam and Noah. Wanna join?”

“No. You guys go alone. I have this design to finish. Moreover, he didn’t invite me.”

“He knows your answer will be no. He asked me to see if you would come and you still declined.”

Emily didn’t want to be in the same space with Noah. The thought of his passionate kiss hasn’t left her mind. It brought a smile to her face each time she remembered how gentle he was. Just like her first night with him, he was still romantic. When he held her in the car that day, she felt her nipples harden and she was aroused. It’s been years since she felt a man’s touch and she realized she yearned for it. Another awkward moment with Noah was a no for her. She was only waiting for the holiday to be over. There were only a few days left and she wouldn’t see him again. There was no need to let her new and blossoming feelings take the greater part of her.

They entered the car with smiles on their faces. There was never a dull moment with Noah.

It was a highway and the driver was on top speed. Suddenly and without warning, a car sped towards them and with a loud and dangerous bang, it crashed into their car.