His Wife (A Contract Marriage Story) by Heer Mangtani

Chapter 62

Before I knew, it was the weekend of the clarity gala. I asked Gabriel what it was for, and I’m pretty sure he said it was for

Sea Turtles

Polar Bears. The charity gala was for polar bears, judging by the huge white bear banner at the entrance and countless posters about the effect that global warming is having on them.

This was my third charity gala, and also the most fun. Arthur wasn’t around. Lily wasn’t around. I and Anna stuck by each other the entire time, Gabriel even danced with me at the end and a few older women gushed over what a good pair we made.

My black gown ended up on the floor of Gabriel’s room just like my past two dresses should have but didn’t. I slept entangled to Gabriel that night, and everything in the world telt ight.

But, on the Tuesday that followed, I got the call I had been fearing since years. It was from my Grandfather’s caretaker, and at part of me knew what it was before I even picked it up. I hoped was wrong, I prayed I was wrong, but I wasn’t.

I had been on the floor below, submitting a few files and meeting HR to get my employment contract when the call came.

My entire world felt shaken, and having no clue what to do, I did the best I could. Taking deep breaths and keeping my tears inside, I ran up to Gabriel’s office.

Peter had been on holiday for a week, and Gabriel’s interim assegant stared at me like I had two heads. “You cannot see Sir.” He told me. her voice sympathetic but firm. “He is an important meeting and he asked to not be disturbed by anyone.”

“Look, I- I know, It’s Logan, isn’t it? Your name?

He nodded.

“I am his wife,” 1 told him, “My name is Sofia, Just tell him once have come to see him. It’s urgent, okay? Please.”

reluctantly Tm sorry, ma’am. I wish I could do anything, but

wife, da*n it!” I screamed, a little louder than I expected. A lot louder. I gulped to compose myself, “Please. Just, please. Tell him.

looked at me,

holding back tears, and I was on the verge of breaking down about any

office door opened. “Why is there commotion outside, Logan?”

tears I had been holding back filled in my

firmly around My knees did feel wobbly. I could have been

as if

Gabriel. I couldn’t bring myself to finish the sentence without breaking

Gabriel stiffened. “When?”

I..

got a call.” The lump in my throat grew. Need to go, now.

“Let’s go, sweetheart”

1/3

J

Chapter 62

clients know you had

did she tell you? Who is

“Your wife, Sir.”

right to refuse my wife to see me?” Gabriel gritted. “You can tell the clients that

out. You’re fired.”

I was afraid I’d collapse really. His hands intertwined in mine, he led me out of the

wanting to hold me, but him driving was more important because he drove faster. than the driver. We completed a three hour journey in less than

there, but I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t utter a word to anyone