SWNOVELXO Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Luke's eyes widened," You're pregnant?" He asked, his triumphant grin now replaced with shock.
He couldn't believe Amelia had planned to divorce him while carrying his child. The thought sent a shiver down his spine. Thankfully, he had been able to change her mind with their intense love-making.
Amelia stood up from the bed, wrapping her naked body in a blanket, " The baby isn't yours" she replied, walking towards the bathroom. She wasn't interested in conversing further.
He was fond of this, manipulating her with sex and fucking her out of every decision she's ever made. However, this time was different. The sex was good, yet, her mind remained made up.
A few minutes later, she stepped out of the bathroom, her skin radiant from the quick bath. The soft glow of the bedroom lamps highlighted Luke's naked form, still seated on the bed, lost in thought. His eyes seemed a thousand miles away, his expression unreadable.
Turning her attention away from him, Amelia slipped into the silky red dress she had set aside for her special evening. The fabric hugged her curves, flattering her figure. She zipped up the back, the sound breaking the silence.
Luke's gaze slowly rose, his eyes locking onto hers. Amelia met his stare, her expression neutral.
Breaking the silence, she turned away and strode to the mirror to examine her reflection. She smoothed a stray of hair behind her ear, her eyes never leaving her gaze.
Luke emerged from the bed and approached the mirror, where Amelia was primping. "Amelia, can you stop joking around already?" he asked, frustration etching his voice
Amelia slipped on a pair of sleek black stilettos and delicately applied a final swipe of lipstick. "I'm not trying to make you laugh, Luke," she replied, her gaze locked on her reflection as she smoothed out her features.
Luke's eyes narrowed, and his jaws clenched. " Amelia, what's going on? You're getting dressed and I have no idea who you are meeting?" He demanded, scanning her face for any hint of explanation, but her expression revealed nothing.
Amelia met his reflection with a serious gaze, her eyes locked onto his. " The papers are on the table, sign them before I get back," she replied firmly.
With one last glance at her reflection, she exited the room, leaving Luke with only silence and the lingering questions that hung in the air.
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Amelia stepped out of a sleek black Lamborghini and made her way into the vibrant nightclub, her black heels clicking on the floor with each step.
The club was packed but she was able to locate her date, who was on the dance floor with a Slim-mexican woman.
As Amelia approached, the woman quickly excused herself and disappeared into the crowd to find another dance partner.
The man swiftly took Amelia's waist, pulling her close. " Mi amor, Eres muy sexy," he exclaimed over the pulsating music, kissing his hand as if taking an oath to emphasize his sincerity.
" What did you say" Amelia shouted back
" I said, you look sexy" he replied, moving her hips to the rhythm of the music in the background.
" Let's move to somewhere quieter," Amelia said, withdrawing from his grip and then grabbing him by his hands to a secluded spot at the back of the club.
" Too eager to skip the dance and get straight to business, huh?" The man teased once they were seated
" I am not here to have fun, Carlos" Amelia replied, her voice firm
Carlos's eyes flashed with annoyance, " Fine," he hissed, standing up abruptly. He disappeared into the crowd only to reappear minutes later with a silver briefcase.
" Everything you requested is inside," he said curtly, slapping the briefcase onto the table. From the inner pocket of his leather jacket, he pulled out a neatly packaged file and handed it to Amelia who accepted it without a word.
" According to my sources, he relocated to the United States two years ago and now runs a successful business," Carlos revealed.
" That bastard!" Amelia muttered under her breath, shuffling through the documents.
"So, he's been alive this entire time?" Amelia asked, her gaze locked on Carlos in disbelief
Carlos smirked," Yes. Told you his death seemed suspicious"
Amelia nodded fervently, " Yes, you did."
She retrieved a sleek briefcase from beside her and handed it to Carlos
" Here," she said, studying his face intently for a reaction " I added an extra $50,000" she said.
As she stood to leave, Carlos swiftly rose from his seat, his sudden movement catching Amelia off guard.
" Not so fast, mi amor," He said,
" Our contract has ended and I have paid for your services," Amelia said, attempting to brush past him but Carlos grabbed her hand and spun her back to face him
" We had an agreement, one that goes beyond contracts," He said
Amelia's laughter dripped with condescension. " You can't be serious," she said, her gaze sweeping over him with an air of superiority.
Carlos's face softened, his voice taking on a note of desperation," Don't play dumb Amelia, you know exactly what I'm talking about"
Amelia's eyes flicked with disgust, "I can't get married to you" She snapped
Initially, their deal was straightforward: $100,000 for a secret investigation. However, their secret meetings sometimes led to passionate moments. But when he proposed marriage, Amelia pretended to accept his proposal, masking her disgust to keep him invested in their deal.
Marrying him was never a consideration - Their brief romance was nothing more than a casual fling and she hadn't ended things with Luke just to settle for a downgrade.
Amelia's expression darkened, " How could you assume I'd agree to this?"Our arrangement was a transaction, not a lifelong commitment."
Carlos's expression twisted with desperation, " What about our baby? " He reminded her
Amelia couldn't help but laugh. He sounded incredibly foolish and pathetic
" I will get rid of it" She spat, jerking her arm free from his grasp and storming off.