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After what felt like forever, I finally listed the rules that I had in mind, adding a few others
along the way.
“Now that we’ve gotten my rules out of the way, what are your rules?” I asked, wanting to hear what
he had to say so we could wrap this up and I could go back home and get some rest.
“Well, you’ve pretty much said everything that there is to say, so I don’t exactly have anything else
to say. Actually, I do have something to say, but I wouldn’t call it a rule. It’s more like a
reminder,” he replied.
“I’m listening.” I urged.
“Just keep in mind that you’re not allowed to tell anyone about our agreement. I don’t care if the
person has been your friend forever or whatnot; just don’t mention to them that you and I are in a
fake marriage,” he instructed.
I scoffed. “Why would you think I would ever tell anybody about this? Besides, I have no one to tell.
I don’t have any friends,” I retorted.
“Also, if that is all you have to say, that means that our rule–making segment is settled, and all
is sign the contract that seals our agreement,” I pointed out, and he nodded
agreement.
you get both, sign them and send them
married. I have a few subsidiary companies that I want you to look into and decide for yourself which one you’d like to join,” he casually said, taking me by surprise.
I asked, unable
you weren’t interested in working, so just in case you are, feel free
housewife excited me a lot more than I expected it to. After I
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the idea of his wife working, and it was even worse
made me quit my job and put me on a monthly allowance that equated to the amount I was gettin paid before I quit.
you not like the idea?” he asked, snapping me out of my
no, of course not! I love the idea so much that I can’t believe it. I mean, it’s been at while since I had a job, and I’m just a little worried that I might not be fit to join any of your companies. What if I mess up and everyone associates my failure with you?” I wondered out loud, unable to stop myself from
didn’t have a rule? I believe I have
on yourself while you’re married to
than I expected.
standard, and even if you do have a few loose screws, no
think you can’t
skipped
you,” I whispered, not conscious of the words that came out of my
I said
he asked, obviously confused and
not what I meant, Richard,”
shouldn’t you
a
Richard. And to me, there’s nothing more dangerous than a mar like you who speaks so smoothly, I responded, making sure my response was a little vague since I didn’t want to give away the fact that
harden at my response, and his
how good I am with words, just don’t fall in love with me, Amber. Feel free to
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the rules,” he
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