18 Chapter 14- A Perpetual Contract

MIRA'S POV:

It has been over three weeks now. Winters have never been better than this. Having him in my arms, cuddling and having hell-fucking good sex. I don't remember how we have been together like this for almost a month now. I've never thought we'd come this far. Honestly, a part of me wished for that. But I was scared. Scared that if I wish too much, I'd lost everything. Once again. Maybe this is why I had stopped wishing on my dreams.

I have never enjoyed an acquittance in my house, nor did I like when someone barges into my bed when I sleep. I mean it was my only peaceful space. Surprisingly, everything looks beautiful with him now. I started enjoying his company. I have started smiling more often. Only when he's around though. Most importantly I have grown obsessed with two things. One sleeping in his warm embrace, forgetting every other thing happening in this world and second, him cooking for me, shirtless in my kitchen.

The last one worth drooling for though.

But at the same time, I am thinking about all the possibilities that could be our outcome. I know this won't stay like this for long. Someday my heart will break into pieces again and I would end up in vain. Once again.

Regardless of what is going on in my head right now, it is almost impossible to stay away from him. I finally had to commit that no matter what the future brings for us, I want to enjoy every second I have with him. Thus, we agreed to meet each other on the weekends. Normally we both will stay busy at work.

This morning was calm and peaceful just the way I like it. He acted like a big spoon while he slept. Gripping me tightly in his embrace as I was relieved by the warmth of his skin. My home. Even though I hate to admit this in Infront of him, he had incredibly grown on my skin now. It is almost like hard for me to breathe without him. But somehow, I managed to suppress this.

He came to my house last night and we had our action as soon as he entered. Horny us.

I slowly turned towards him making sure he didn't get up. As my eyes lay on his drop-dead gorgeous handsome face, I smiled at my accomplishment. This handsome man is all mine now. As much as I know this will only last for a while, I was delighted to have him in my arms for now. I could care less what people think of me, whenever I see this face. Such an art he is.

I looked at his sleeping features and I noticed that his eyelashes were curlier than mine. He has one small scar above his brows and I wonder how he got that. I want to ask, but I am not sure if he'd like to tell me or not. Maybe something personal. His symmetrical jawline was relaxed now, compared to that day, back in the club when he was beating the shit out of that guy. God, such a reckless one he is. But he was sleeping peacefully in my arms now. Forgetting every tension of the world.

Slowly my eyes travelled down as I noticed the hickey on his neck that I gave him last night. I smiled knowing they look good on him. Although he had given me as many as I gave him. And for all this, I had to wear turtlenecks even though I don't like them at all. But I guess it's worth it.

I remember he's a little possessive. He prefers 'his art' would be out aloud on the display of my skin so that no one dares to even look at me, to which I retorted and told him that I won't be taking any risk for this. Besides, it would be disturbing if I walk around the campus with lots of hickeys on my neck. Oh my god, I can't even think about that.

Finally, my eyes looked back at his lips which still looked as delicious as they did last night. Full and plum. My God, he's gorgeous. I mean God, really took his time making this guy huh? I couldn't control myself as my eyes stuck on his lips. I had the urge to taste it. Leaning forward, slowly, I pecked at his lips. They were soft and dewy.

Gosh, I still wonder how did I end up getting all of him? I smiled thinking of all the fun we had these weeks. I have never been so happy, until now.

He didn't open his eyes but pulled me closer with a smile. He knows how much I have grown addicted to his lips by now. I snuggled more against his chest, closed my eyes, and slept for a little while longer. It was nice to feel his warm body against mine. A part of me silently wished this to last longer as much as possible.

"Good morning beautiful," he said in his morning husky voice. Fucking hell, that feels like a goosebump to me. I don't know how long we have been sleeping like this. The lights from the windows touched our skin and I know it is almost noon. Soon I felt a pair of lips on my temple as he kissed them gently. And all I could feel was the butterfly stirring up in my stomach.

He nuzzled his face trailing a few kisses on my face and neck.

"Good morning" I replied giggling at him.

He looked like a sleepy bear who hugged me as if I was his most prized possession.

"What do you want to do today?" He asked, smiling at me.

Saturday was all about me being at home alone watching FRIENDS or something. But everything has changed now. He occupied all of my time. And I did enjoy his company.

I thought making a pout as he looked at me with a sweet smile waiting for my response. "How about you make me that delicious food again and we watch a movie later?" I suggested.

He laughed as he replied, "Well, I will be honoured but for that, we need to go shopping. You are out of groceries"

Okay, that was embracing.

"Uhm... yeah I was about to go yesterday itself but then you occupied all of my attention" I tried to save my embracing ass.

"Oh, is that so?" He raised his eyebrows with his famous boyish grin as he nuzzled his face on my neck and once again, leaving all the butterflies reaching up to my heart as we laughed and giggled teasing each other.

How I enjoyed these pleasant mornings with him.

******

"So, is that what we all need?" I asked like a clueless person as he shopped for the supplies we needed at home. I must say I have not come across a man who does this. Not this professionally. All those I have met were either too bossy and cocky or they were some motherfuckers with stupid attitudes.

But he was different. He made me feel like a princess who needed to be taken care of, even though I really don't. I can manage myself just fine. But I must admit. He's Such a hottie with the personality of a gentleman, who exactly knows when not to be gentle at all.

"Yes, pretty much it. We can come back if we need something else" he said looking over the shopping cart that was filled with all the groceries and Oreos and ice cream and so much more.

We walked towards the counter of the Walmart store and the cashier began to make our bill.

"That would be 104.27 dollars," the cashier said looking at us.

I opened my purse to pay the bill but before I could, Alex had already given her his card for the payment.

"Hey, I will pay for that" I tried to take back his card but he stopped me.

"That's okay. I am willing to pay for this one. At least that I can do for staying at yours"

"Ummm No... Not happening. I am giving you that back" I tried to convince him. I cannot probably take money from a student.

He smiled and replied, "That's fine Mira. Let's go now."

I tried convincing him all the way but he was too stubborn. He carried all the bags as I continued walking behind him, convincing him to take the money back. As we reached my car, he put the bags inside while I continued telling him to take back the money. I know it is not a big deal, but I cannot just let him pay for my groceries.

Just as he closed the back doors, he turned around, cupped my face and leaned in for a sweet 'Stopping me from yelling' kiss. As soon as his soft lips touched mine, the nerves relaxed and I was forced to give in. Once again, my heart fluttered.

Sweet mother Merry of Jesus... that was so fucking hot as well as sweet as sugar.

As he detached his lips from mine, I looked at him with a blank and shocked face. His lips twitched in a smirk as he said, "Hmm. So that's the way to shut your mouth. Though I have many other ways... But..."

What? Gosh, we are in public!

I gave him an offensive look with my mouth wide open and punched his guts, earning a wide groan from him. That's what you get, messing with me. Still, lost in the thoughts of the sweet kiss I had just a few seconds ago.

But he wasn't the one to back down that easily. A smirk twitched his lips. "Close your mouth or else I will shut it down with something else" he teased me as he then walked up to the driver's seat leaving me all blank. Probably crimsoned too.

Despite being all kinky at home, I'd never expected him to be so open in public. I was flushed. But at the same time, I was enjoying these little moments with him. As I walked towards the passenger seat, smiling at how absolutely adorable cum hot he is, I heard familiar voices.

His friends. My eyes widen at the realization that we can get caught at any moment in time. I quickly get inside the car and lock the doors. Sinking down the seat, hoping they don't find us at all. Luckily the glasses are all black preventing anyone to peek inside.

"What?" he asked, completely confused.

"Shhh... I think your friends are here. I heard Bellamy's voice"

We soon saw a Jeep parked in the parking lot from where Mike, Shawn, Bellamy and another girl stepped out. They were laughing and having fun with each other. Kids. Bellamy was way younger than her friends. She's a freshman. Despite that, she had a quiet reputation with the seniors.

Silently, I prayed that they would not see us from the car. They almost ignored us and were walking inside when Bellamy noticed something looking at my car and said, "Isn't that Miss Malhotra's car over there?"

My heart skipped a beat at the realization that we were not far from getting caught. No no no, this can't be. Not now. I am not even prepared. Mike stopped and looked back at my car and all of them did the same. After some time, Shawn replied, "No... I don't think it's her. She doesn't look like she will come here on weekends. She'd rather be doing her she-devil thing at her home. I think you are mistaken."

Bellamy looked closely at our car squinting her eyes. "I think it's her Mercedes. Also, I think I heard Alex's voice."

"I think you are still high from last night. Alex would not be here. I know him, he would probably be fucking some girl right now."

Mike pulled her and said, "Come on we need to hurry. I don't think it's her. Monsters don't come here."

Luckily, they left and I sighed in relief. Until then, I held my breath. Though the black car windows prevented them from seeing through the shield, I was still scared as hell.

"Wow, you got a reputation here," Alex teased finally being all normal.

I deadpan, "As do you. Now get out of here, unless you want to see my reputation in person.".

We cannot let people know what we have in us. This will cause problems for both of us. I will lose my job as well as he will lose his chance at NYU. He stepped on the accelerator and drove us out, while I kept thinking about the possible ways to keep them low as possible.

******

"Do you wanna watch Fifty shades of grey or 365 days?" He asked me while hugging me from the back as we lay on my bed, going through the options on Netflix.

"Both are forbidden love. Filled with excitement, thrills and lust. The heavenly sin that they did, and their only way to redemption." I tell almost imagining any alternative ending that may or may not be possible for them. Nevertheless, I like how they are just now, but I hope this kind of ending exists also outside the movies.

"Wow, you speak such poetic"

"It's just how I feel about forbidden love stories."

He hummed as he chose to watch the 365 Days This Day movie on Netflix. It came out recently so, of course, we would watch it. There was always a thrill and a sense of dominance in the movie that I loved. Both for the hero and the heroin.

"Just like us?" He questioned while adjusting the start of the film.

I was shocked or astonished, I don't know which, when I heard him tell "Us"

"Are we 'love'?" I asked, unsure.

"Not far from it though" He replied casually while finally hitting the play button.

All I could do was stare at him with wondering eyes and a flushed face. I liked the way he thought about us. But... I was not sure if that ever will be. Even though by now, a part of me, silently hoped for a miracle.

I was extremely in love with the characters in that movie. The first part showed the love Massimo had for Laura was undeniable. He did everything he could do under his powers to protect her and love her. I agree they start roughly, but eventually, fate brought them together. They were "forbidden love". And the end tore them apart. That's what you get to do when you commit a sweet sin. Now we'll see what's next for them.

Not everyone gets a happy ending, right? Despite the book showing us the happy ending, which is so magical, I have never believed in magic. They only exist in romance novels.

While watching the movie, he said, "I want to take you to school tomorrow.".

"What? Are you mad? We just can't show everyone what we are" I replied in a panic.

"Why?" he glared at me.

The answers are unknown nevertheless. One of the many arguments is that the university will never accept it and I would have to end up getting kicked out of my job and he could lose his degree. This is a huge risk.

"Because we can't. Nobody could know about us Alex. This could be too risky."

He stared deep into my eyes as he tried to read me. Something in me wants to hold him and tell him how much he does matter to me, but I don't want to fall into my own trap later. It is better to be safe than be sorry.

"Fine," he finally says getting back to the screen.

I sighed and fell back on the bed again. This is too tiring. I need to do something. So that we don't ever lose control.

"We need to have a contract, Alex. So that both of us could know the limits."

"Like the one, Mr. Grey had with Anastasia?" he smirked.

I hit his chest and replied, "NO. More like us not getting caught"

"Fine, what do you propose?"

Okay, I got up from my bed and brought my laptop. I opened the word and began to type.

"A Perpetual Contract:

1: We would never mention ourselves to anyone by any means.

2: From Monday to Friday evening, we will avoid each other on campus.

3: No calls or texts during the weekdays apart from work.

"So, I cannot call you or text you the whole week?" He asked surprisingly.

"Uh... well, not while I am at work, I stay busy most of the time. Maybe after that. But I prefer weekends. If there's something important, you can." I replied.

He nodded and replied, "sounds okay with me. I will be busy too. Internals are coming."

4: No kissing or making out inside the campus, to stay risk-free.

"Come on, you're zapping up the fun," he said with puppy eyes. I deadpan as he turns to the contract.

5: No emotional attachment. There should be no questions about each other's past. No invading privacy." I don't want us to grow much closer. I know I'd end up hurting both of us in the end. So better that we keep our personal affairs separate.

"Do you wish to add something?" I asked.

"Sure," he said. I handed over my laptop.

"6. No physical relationship with any other person until we are together."

"Okay you sound like a jealous Christian Grey right now dude"

"What? I gotta take care of what's mine"

"And what's yours?" I asked playfully

Then he gently placed his lips on my nose and gently whispered, "this". Then to my cheeks and said "this" to my eyes and said "This" To my forehead and said "This" And finally to my lips and said "This" After that, he glided down my neck and started pecking me everywhere stating, "All of this"

My blush couldn't be controlled as he acted so cute all the time now. My heart flutters dangerously as if I'm slowly drowning in his ocean eyes. I know I am. Eventually. And I have to admit, some part of me, let me.

"Fine. Let's complete it now."

"Okay," he said returning his attention to the contract.

7. We'll have a date every Saturday night and will spend the weekend from Friday evening to Sunday at my house or your house. He stated while writing it down.

"8. Acceptance of small gifts inside or outside the office, of course, will send it like an anonymous."

"You don't have to," I replied softly. This is something I never expected. I mean...

"Oh, I have to."

"9. Going on parties, and dates should always end up with having the best sex."

I laughed at his points like a two teenage couple. I was so liking all this. He certainly knows how to bring the best out of me, that even I never knew I had in me. So, I prayed, hoping maybe, maybe I deserve to be happy too. Just this once.

"10. And finally, try out every position with each other."

Kinky, but okay.

"Agreed"

"Agreed"

"Wait, what if we break these?" he pondered, confused.

"Then we have to break up," I say looking at him. As much as I hate to enlighten to him, I have to. The rules I made when I started as Valeria because this helps me to keep control. This contract stands for the same too. "Nobody should know about us. We would lose everything if they did Alex. And I cannot afford that. Not right now."

I responded with a little smile at the end when I noticed how serious it has become right now. "Also, you know my obsession with forbidden things. It will be fun sneaking around."

He nodded in acknowledgement. "If that's what you want let's do this. I am ready to walk to hell if that's what you want Mira." He smiled showing his perfect little dimples on the right cheek. I have always admired it secretly.

We are embarking on a dangerous road. I know the consequences will not be desirable. But I am ready to walk down with him now. I don't know when did I became this daring, but I guess all because of him now.

"So that means I am your boyfriend starting today?" he asked with a boyish grin.

Boyfriend? That is freaking cringe. And no, I am not in a fucking relationship. It is more like an arrangement-ship. Benefits for both of us. Just sex. No feelings. And before even we both know, I am sure, this will end.

"Umm... If that is what you want... A boy who is a friendly fuck... or not..." I replied cockily and he started tickling me.

Trust me in there was a bulge in my throat, that almost make me choke on my own air. Luckily, it is all sorted now.

"Oh, is that so, your mouth seems really empty to talk about those, isn't it? Let me fill it up with something useful" he teased, causing me to laugh a little.

Honestly, this is the first real relationship I will ever have. I was too excited... and scared too. I don't wanna think of any bad things right now, but I knew no matter what, there would be a time I would regret all of this. But fuck that time now, all I have is now, and I will enjoy it.

We smiled while closing my laptop and he leaned in for a kiss.

"Uhm..."

"Are you okay?" he asked with solicitude.

"Yeah, I am just a little sore from earlier," I said shyly.

He chuckled as he pulled me into his arms and said, "How about we have our first movie date night, then?"

I smiled and nodded, getting back to the 365 days, this day.

I was so sure that in a few months, we would be ancient history. But as long as we are here, I won't be leaving him.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, so there is a contract now. I have adapted this idea from one of my favourite novels, Fifty Shades of Grey. Though I have attempted to enhance each character's story in this chapter, 365 days offer the most fire.

Vote between Don Massimo and Christen Grey. I prefer Alex.