Contract Agreement
Stacy's Pov
I woke up to the sound of my alarm past midnight and couldn't sleep back until I completed the two half done design drafts I had with me.
I stood up to get some water midway and I got lost in the vast number of rooms. I wandered for more than 7 minutes, before I could find the kitchen with all the house help asleep and I couldn't ask Richard despite knowing he was still awake, because I could see light coming from the study.
Eventually I returned to my room to put my head down for a few hours before getting ready for my meeting with the Pearson Group's design manager during the day.
Some hours later I woke up to the bright ray of the morning sun from my window, turned to the other side to check the time on my phone and it was almost 10:00am.
I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and ran down the stairs trying to meet up for my 10:30am appointment…
I never thought I was going to see Richard at home by this time of the morning but I bumped into him while trying to check my phone and walking to the kitchen at the same time….
Auntie Ann the house manager called to tell me that they made my breakfast and I should come sit while she sets the table…
I thought of it and checked the time, I still have twenty minutes left before the meeting time and I have an opportunity to have a talk with Richard and hand him the contract agreement so we can move forward.
Richard's POV
Stacy came down the stairs and I was mesmerized by her beauty, because she actually looks good whenever she dresses up…
I guess she has somewhere to be by the way. She is so rushed that she wouldn't even raise her head from the phone. She was walking towards me, and I knew she would bump into me if I didn't move but I wanted her in my arms and I really wanted a sniff of her natural fragrance…
She awkwardly nodded at me after bumping into me and went to sit at the dinning. I have a meeting in the next five minutes but I also went to sit for breakfast like it is the most natural thing for me to do in the morning…
"Richard we need to talk" she said
I raised my head from my phone and told her to go ahead.
She brought out the contract agreement she printed and gave it to me.
Contract Agreement
No interference with each other's lives.
No physical contact.
No invasion of each other's space.
No emotional attachment.
The contract is stated for 2 years, After the stated period is completed both parties are to file for divorce peacefully.
I raised my head to look at her and bursted out laughing…
She was bewildered and asked me "is there anything you find funny in the clauses?".
I wore my stern face back and told her to forget about it, tearing up the document In front of her. This is my house and I make the rules! Who the hell do you think you are to come up with this piece of junk? And the confidence that I was going to go along with your shenanigans?
I don't care what plans you have with your life before coming here but I promise you sweetheart, your life going forward is in my hands, I said to her giving her my most charming smile.
Stacy's Pov
I watched with my mouth open as Richard walked out of the house after dropping the most ridiculous statement I have ever heard in my life…
I just can't seem to understand him, what does he want exactly? We don't like each other but he wants me to like my life with him involved in its details?
And what does he mean by "see what happens when I go against him?" I need to put my feet on the ground and let him know I wasn't sold off to him…
He is just the most obnoxious person I know! I took him off my mind and checked the time and I had to leave my breakfast untouched because he ruined my appetite already….
At Pearson's group I sat in the lobby waiting for the design manager. A few minutes later he sent a fair skinned lady with the most body hugging gown to pick me up and lead me to his office…
She kept trying to strike a conversation to know what I came to see the designer manager for and she was not pleased whenever I gave curt answers…
Sitting opposite the designer manager with looks that could pass for that of a celebrity model, I could tell why the lady was so tightly dressed…
Miss Williams, I must say that I am very impressed by your work and I would be so honored to have you on our team, if you would like to work with us. He said while looking at my resume again
Thank you so much Mr… I trailed off realizing I don't know his name
It's Ted, I'm Ted Owen. He replied
Thank you Mr Owen, I appreciate your kind consideration. I answered
The Hr department would reach out to you via email with the employment contract, please go through it and let me know of any inconveniences he said, handing me his business card.
I nodded, giving him a handshake.
I look forward to working with you. Have a great day. He said
At least the fact that I have a job now lifted my spirits from the shambles, it was earlier and I decided to go sightseeing a little bit before going back to the house….
Stacy retorted with anger in her voice "You don't own me! I can live however I want! Your tyrant attitude won't work with me!"
Oh my darling! How about you try going against me and see what happens? I said smirking
I took my jacket and car keys and left for the office with the sweet smile of vengeance on my face….