Total pages in book: 38
Estimated words: 36007 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 180(@200wpm)___ 144(@250wpm)___ 120(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 36007 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 180(@200wpm)___ 144(@250wpm)___ 120(@300wpm)
“Does it matter? You’d act as my wife when we’re in public. Only when we’re alone could you speak about us not actually being married.”
“What should I tell Rae?”
“Rae and Travis already know the deal. Both have already signed some paperwork saying they won’t disclose any of the details. But around my family, you would still need to play the part. My parents, especially my mom, are going to be over the moon.”
A small smile pulls at her plump lip. Her bottom lip is a bit puffier than her top, and it gives her an adorable pout. Something I doubt she ever does. Julieta isn’t the pouting type. She works for everything she has. She’s never had a choice.
The idea of a woman pouting to get something from me is the very reason I don’t even try to date anymore. But fuck me would I enjoy her pouting to get something from me. That would mean I’ve gotten past all those walls she has around her and made her comfortable. That she trusts me.
“You love your parents?”
“I do. I got worried about my father there for a while around the time I was leaving college. Thankfully, I was able to take over for him. Things had gotten to be too much for him. It was taking a toll on them,” I tell her. I don’t think I’ve ever said that to anyone else before, but if we want to make my mother believe we’re real, then I need to let Julieta in. To tell her about myself.
“I guess it doesn’t matter, but I’m just kind of curious is all.”
“One day I’ll tell you.” I don’t want to lie to her. “But it will be good for my parents. I think they’ve been worried.”
“I guess I’ll have to move here. Quit my job.” I try never to get ahead of myself. Or count my chickens before they hatch. I’ve learned that will get you into trouble, but it looks as though she’s agreeing.
“As the contract stated, money won’t be an issue. You’ll have your own credit cards, a driver, and anything else you desire. Once you complete the five-year term, you’ll get five million free and clear.”
“Five million?” She gasps. “I thought I’d just be taken care of. I didn’t know that. Wow. Sorry. I’m trying to wrap my mind around that amount of money.”
“You get to come home. Rae is here.” Her eyes light up at that. A surge of jealousy runs through me. I want her eyes to light up that way when she thinks of me. I take a deep breath to calm myself down, knowing I need to be patient. It’s not really my forte, but to have her, I’d pretty much do anything.
“But sex—”
“Is not required.” That is stated in the contract too. Paying for sex is something I’d never do. Or so I thought. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that if she offered to let me lay her out across my desk and feast on her for a price, I’d most definitely pay. “But we will share a bed. Our bedroom and home will look like a married couple's home. My parents come over, and there are housekeeping people and other staff that come and go. It’s a big bed, and we’re adults. I don’t need to pay for sex or have it with an unwilling participant.” I swear I see her frown for a second, but she quickly recovers.
“I didn’t think you’d have to pay for a wife, either.”
“It’s simpler this way.”
“Ah, so you don’t want all those messy love feelings and demands that come along with a real partner?” She gives me a teasing smile, but it doesn’t meet her eyes. I wouldn’t say that. I think I’d take anything messy from her I could get.
“We will still spend time together.” I want to make that very clear. “I’ll have a schedule drawn up and our calendars paired so you know when I have events I need you to attend with me.” She nods. “So you’re agreeing?”
“I mean. Yes, it’s kind of a good deal, and that’s without the whole getting Travis out of trouble part.” A surge of pleasure hits me. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been excited about something. I stand, going around my desk and calling for Aaron.
“Sir.” His voice comes over the speaker.
“We’re ready,” I tell him before cutting the call off. There is no way I’m going to give her a chance to back out. I want this done, and I want it done now. Especially before she and Rae get together. She might try to talk her out of it. She’s been a bit fickle about this all from the start. If not for Travis pushing, I never would have gotten my Julieta here.