Chapter 36
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“The only thing I’ve been asking from you. The decision wholly depends on you. You either tell Grandma Patricia the truth and have her heart shattered or you’ll sign this papers and everyone wins.” He placed a file on her lap.
She opened it and saw a marriage certificate. Both their names were written there ans Tyler had signed already. The only thing that remained was her signature.
Rosalie stared at it thoughtfully.
Should she sign it or not??? She wondered.
If she signed it, there will be no truth to tell Grandma Patricia and Alex would finally have the father he has been asking for. But the downside of it is that she’ll be stuck with this egoistic bastard forever.
She took a quick glance at Tyler and saw that he was staring at her hopefully.
“What are the terms in the contract?” She asked him.
“Well, as soon as you sign it, you’ll legally be my wife and you’ll bear my last name, same with Alex. So you cannot have any affair with another man.” He deadpanned.
“What about you. Do you have the freedom to whore around?” She asked him.
“No, it’s the same for me too. As soon as you sign the contract, I’m all yours baby.” He said. It took a lot of effort for her not to be affected by his words. He’s a sweet talker.
“Also, if you sign these papers, I get to be Alex’s legal father. Alao, I to act like it.” He explained.
“Okay, there’s nothing to lose.” Rosalie thought. She could always divorce him anytime he breaks the marriage clause.
She sighed and signed the documents without reading it. Tyler smiled happily when she did. He took the certificate from her and stared at it in excitement. Finally!!
“Also, I forgot to add this as soon as we’re confirmed married, all my properties will be yours and you can have any thing of mine you want.” He continued.
“I thought you said that it would only be a business contract. So I can’t have anything of yours and neither can you.” Rosalie asked in confusion.
“Yeah, it was but I changed my mind.” Tyler answered not taking his eyes off the certificate.
“Why?? That wasn’t our deal before.” She said in annoyance.
“I know baby.” He said finally turning to face her.
“Why didn’t you tell me before?” She asked.
“And why didn’t you read the document before signing it?” He asked back.
“You didn’t tell me that before.” She said.
“Well I’m telling you know. Don’t worry, you’ll soon find out the reason I made that decision.” He said.
“Can’t you tell me now?” She pleaded with a cute pout on her face
He could feel his adrenaline rushing by just staring at her plump lips. It took everything in him not to take her there while her son was sleeping on the same bed. And there she was, acting like little seductress she is without even knowing it.
“No baby. Good night.” He attempted to leave but she held him back.
“What’s so important that you can’t tell me now?” She asked in desperation.
“I want you to find out yourself. Now, be a good girl and go to bed.” He said and pecked her lightly on the lips.
She stared at him in shock. What the hell? Why would he just do something like that? He was too dumbstruck to utter any word so she lied down close to Alex, on the bed per his demands and wrapped herself with the duvet.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
She closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep but she just couldn’t fall asleep. Her heart was beating so fast.
“Why did he do it so lightly. Why didn’t he continue like he had always done?” These thought were running around her brain.
She had wanted him to continue but why did he stop and leave her in this state? She wished he would continue but he was already lying on the big couch in the room. Probably asleep.
She took in a deep breath and decided to sleep too but she couldn’t. Suddenly, she heard ring tone of her phone. She picked it from the bedstand and saw Jasmine’s name flashing on the screen. It was a video call.
She had forgot to call her when she got home. She took her phone and went to the balcony in the room so she wouldn’t disturb the rest of them.
“Finally, I thought you were dead.” Was the first thing she heard when she picked the call.
She saw Jasmine’s face flashing on the screen. She was still in the office and everywhere was still bright. It looked like it was evening in M city. That’s because J city’s time zone is ahead of that of M city.
“Are you trying to kill me??” Rosalie asked chuckling softly.
“You bet. Why didn’t you call? I was worried.” Jasmine asked in concern.
“I’m sorry, I was caught up in a a lot of drama that I forgot to call you when I had arrived.” Rosalie explained.
“So, tell me. What happened? Did your family freak out when they saw you? Like did they look intimidated?” Jasmine asked staring at her in anticipation. She couldn’t wait to hear the full story.
“Well, somehow. I did make Rose freak out. And little by little, she’ll return everything she’s stolen from me.” Rosalie answered.
“Jackson too?” Jasmine asked.
“No not Jackson. We are long over. We broke up and we’re both married now. I feel nothing for him now so he’s not on my list.” She stated calmly.
“Good. For a minute there, I thought you were going to say that you loved him and want him back.” Jasmine sighed in relief.
“No way. I don’t even know what made me fall for him in the first place.” Rosalie answered in disgust making Jasmine chuckle softly.
“Also, what do you mean by you are both married?” Jasmine asked. Rosalie didn’t know when she spilled out everything.
“Damn my mouth.” She cussed inwardly.
“I’m waiting.” Jasmine said.
Rosalie sighed and explained everything about Tyler to her. How he came after her to J city, defended her and made her sign the marriage certificate excluding the part that they had shared a small kiss.
“Arggggghhhhh.” Jasmine released a loud squeal when Rosalie was done.
“Shhh. You know people are asleep here.” She said and looked back to check if they were awake but they weren’t.
“I’m sorry.” Jasmine said and placed her palm over her mouth.
“No worries. At least you didn’t wake them up.” She said and glanced back again.
“So, you mean to say that Tyler is in your room now?” It was so unbelievable.
“Yes.” Rosalie answered.
“Wow. I can’t believe he actually followed you all the way to J city.” Jasmine said.
“Me neither.” Rosalie muttered.
“That means you’re married to him now. Are you going to use that medium to tell him about Alex’s father?” Jasmine asked.
“No way. We just got married so it’s a big no.” Rosalie said.
“Why not? It’s better for him to gear it from you than someone else. It could lead to a big problem if he finds out later.” Jasmine explained.
“I don’t care. I didn’t sign that contract to let him know about my inner demons. I only did it for Grandma Patricia and Alex.” Rosalie answered.
“And he’s Alex father now. Don’t you think he has the right to know about Alex?” She asked trying to convince Rosalie.
“He doesn’t. I’m Alex birth mither and only I have a say in my son’s life.” Rosalie said adamantly.
“If you say so. I don’t know why I even bother when you aren’t going to listen to me. I just hope you don’t regret your decision.” Jasmine said.
“I won’t. I need to go to bed now. It’s getting really late here.” Rosalie said abd faked a yawn.
“Okay. Goodnight. I’ll call you tomorrow.” Jasmine said and ended the call.
Rosalie sighed tiredly and went back inside. She walked towards the bed and lied down again. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep immediately.
When Tyler was sure she had finally fallen asleep. He stood up from the couch and walked towards the bed. He crouched to her level and stared deeply at her face.
“I can’t believe you actually wanted to hide my son’s identity from me. Too bad I already know.” He placed a soft kiss on her lips and stood up.
He walked towards Alex and pecked his forehead before he went back to his position on the couch. He laid back and drifted into a deep slumber.
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