Protective Ragnar

Hello Ragnar Langston, good to see you again. The woman said with a bright smile.

Ragnar stood tall, his voice bold and sharp.

You didn't tell me you were going to show up today.

The woman laughed and looked around while she threw her hand into the air.

Since when did it become a crime to attend my brother's engagement party?

Ragnar scoffed," Your half-brother you mean, Clark Langston, why are you at my engagement party? We both know that you don't mean well to me, so out with it.

Clark chuckled," You haven't introduced your girlfriend to me. 

Ragnar rolled his eyes. Her name is Amy Blake.

Clark thought for a while, Amy Blake, the name didn't ring a bell.

 Clark turned to Amy. Who are your parents?

Amy cleared her throat, but before she could alter a word, Ragnar spoke.

Who her parents are is absolutely none of your business. 

Clark widened her eyes.  Oh! I like that, my brother playing the championship role, isn't that romantic? 

Clark, today is my engagement party. Please don't ruin it, just leave. Regnar ordered.

Clark laughed hard," I see you are being threatened by my presence, Ragnar. What now? You think getting married to a "nobody" would help you secure the contract. Oh! Common! Stop dreaming.

Ragnar moved closer to Clark, he folded his palm like he was going to punch her in the face, but Clark's bodyguard stood in the way, preventing Ragnar from moving any closer.

"If you ever refer to my girlfriend as a nobody again, I will make sure you regret it" Ragnar threatened, his voice shaking the whole room.

He held Amy's hand and they both walked away from Clark's presence.

Clark scoffed," Did Ragnar just walk away from me because of that girl?

Greg took some steps towards Clark and whispered, That girl is his girlfriend, ma'am'.

Will you keep your mouth shut and get out of here?

Yes ma'am. Greg adjusted his dress and followed his boss.

Amy was so excited. Oh my goodness, Ragnar, I can't believe you just protected me out there. Wow! Thank you. 

Ragnar rolled his eyes. Don't be too excited Amy, what happened out there meant nothing. I only did my part of the contract, and you should stick to your part too.

"Woo! It looked so real, Amy paused and continued. I saw the logo on the bag she was holding. She must be really wealthy and influential to know such a brand. I mean, the D. D brand is my dream brand, it's literally what I dreamed of becoming.

Ragnar smirked" You are really clueless, the woman you saw out there owns the D. D brand, and she is my half sister.

Amy gasped," What! Who are you? Who really are you?

Ragnar smiled at the corner of his mouth. You will definitely find out soon. For now, just do as you are told.

Amy slightly frowned. That was cold. Anyway, I should get going now.

Ragnar stopped walking and turned to Amy," Where do you think you are going?

Amy frowned slightly," What do you mean?

I mean, you are not allowed to go anywhere till we are married, even after the marriage. There will be some measures before you can step out of the house.

Amy laughed bitterly, Mr Ragnar Langston, you must be joking!

Joking! I am not joking Amy, you can't leave, not after I have introduced you to be my girlfriend. I am not being authoritative, I am only trying to protect you.

Amy moved closer to Ragnar. Listen, Mr Ragnar, I don't know what all of this is all about but, I have to go somewhere right now, and it's very important.

Have you seen the time? It is almost twelve am. Besides, you can't possibly go to see your mother or your boyfriend, considering the fact that you always claim you are an orphan and your boyfriend broke up with you, so where are you going?

Mr Ragnar, my movements and my whereabouts are none of your business. They weren't part of the deal I signed.

Ragnar chuckled. Unfortunately, it is. So I ask again, Amy, where are you going?

Amy looked away, avoiding eye contact with Ragnar. Some things are better left unsaid.

Ragnar becane curious. Is there something I need to know? Do you have a secret?

The question startled Amy. She answered quickly, Secret? No! Not at all. Common, what secret would I probably be keeping? I just need to see someone. That's all.

Ragnar wasn't convinced. First, you will go, but not now! First things tomorrow and with enough escort.

There won't be any need for an escort, trust me, I will be safe.

Ragnar didn't give a response, he signaled to Greg to come closer.

"Show her to her suite. He ordered.

Greg was surprised. I thought you both were going to stay in your suite.

Ragnar became angry. You expect me to share the same bed with a total stranger, you must be out of your mind.

With that, he walked away and went straight to his suite, leaving Amy and Greg standing.

Greg turned to Amy," This way, ma'am.

Amy was still processing all that happened to her in a day, her boyfriend and her best friend cruelty, meeting with Ragnar and becoming his contractual wife, meeting with Ragnar's half sister, and now she is staying not just in a beautiful and most expensive hotel in town but in the presidential suite.

"Wow! Amy exclaimed, entering the suite, it was so comfortable and beautiful. 

The golden designs sparkled as Amy moved past them.

Amy, do have a wonderful stay, I need to go now… Here, you can call me if you need anything.

Amy collected the card excitedly. Thank you, Greg. 

She jumped on the bed.

Woo! This is beautiful, it's funny how my life took a drastic turn in a day.

Greg went back to meet Ragnar.

Tomorrow morning. I want you to follow her. I think she is hiding something, find out whatever it is. Ragnar instructed Greg and he nodded.

The next morning, very early, Amy got dressed quickly, she stormed out of her suite to the reception and finally out of the hotel.

Greg was already on standby. She followed Amy as instructed by Ragnar without Amy's knowledge.

Amy took a cab while Greg followed the cab with a car.

Greg wasn't able to get any tangible information. Amy was only seen with an old woman, who obviously didn't look harmful or suspicious. 

He went back to the hotel to tell Ragnar what he had just seen.

Are you sure? Ragnar asked after Greg had explained Amy's whereabouts.

I am very sure sir, she only went to see an old woman.

If she just wanted to see an old woman, why didn't she just say it? Anyway, thank you, Greg.

Amy got back from where she had been, and headed straight into her suite.

A few minutes after she had settled in, there was a slight knock on the door. Amy opened and was surprised to see Greg.

"Hello Greg.

Hi Amy, Mr Ragnar asked that I give this to you.

Amy stared at the cute small box that Greg stretched to her, she reluctantly collected it, What is inside? Amy asked curiously. 

You will find out when you unbox, but before then, I need you to know that you are going to lawfully get married to Mr Ragnar on Saturday.

This Saturday! Amy exclaimed.

Yes, the civil wedding, not to worry, everything you need is in place, all you need to do is get ready, and remember, this is strictly business. 

Amy nodded and Greg left.

Tears rolled down Amy's eyes. That coming Saturday was supposed to be her wedding to Dan. She quickly wiped her tears. Did it matter if she was entering a marriage contract or not? What mattered was that she was eventually going to get married and have her revenge on Dan and Katherine. 

Amy kept staring at the box in her hand, she was eager to unbox.

As soon as she sat down, she unboxed the box, and her breathing became fast. Her hand trembled as she brought out the object in the box.