"I do not wish for too big nor too small. Just the right to feel human and be proud of that." Priyanka Kapoor, a 20 years-old lady, faced with a hard life after her father's death, is forced to venture into the worst career she could imagine – dancing in public pubs! With a dancing competition set in place, Priyanka sets her goal of winning to save her family's situation. When an unavoidable accident happens, causing her to miss her competition, Priyanka thinks all hope is lost. But, was it? Or was there more when a dashing stranger who ruined her chances reappears with a strange proposal? Karan, the arrogantly charismatic wealthy young man with a secretively messed up family, who has no regard for the lowborn, and is the eye of every young girl, finds himself marrying a girl from the SLUMS! What could be the main reason behind his proposal? And how did she end up as a Bargained Bride? ***** Excerpt. He brought his face so close to hers, that she thought for a moment, that theirs were going to meet. What was he doing? Who told him she was going to fall for this? "Do not be stubborn, Priyanka" "What do you say about my offer?" "For my brother's health, I will marry…" "Not so fast," a wicked smile appeared on his face. He placed his lips, right before her ears and said "nothing goes for free, here. I have my terms and conditions." "I will provide you with all the money, you need in this world" the Billionaire's voice rang in her ears. "Sign a contract with three rules and save your dear family." "What are these conditions?" "Firstly, you will be a mother to my daughter. Secondly, this marriage will be built on trust, not love. You are not allowed to love another man or woman." "Lastly, you can't divorce me. This marriage is forever and ever" his lips curved into a smile. It seemed he enjoyed tormenting her. "What about…Uhm…sex? Are we going to stay from…" "I never mentioned that, sweetheart. It is not part of the contract, because at the night we are husband and wife…we will teach each other, the wildest things in the world…" *********** Disclaimer: Book cover is not mine, credit goes to the creator. chat me on Discord: Ella_dominic#9871 For now, 14 Chapters/week with the bonus chapter only on weekends.
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Salem stepped into the room at the right minute. Everyone bought their story except Priyanka. She knew that Karan was lying. Why did they not see it?
They had dinner without Salem and Karan. The guys claimed they had already eaten together at a restaurant before coming back to the house.
After dinner, she read a few stories with Aanya. The little girl slept off in her arms. Priyanka watched her closely. She was so beautiful. For the first time, she thought of kids in her life. They were lovely. Why did Karan say no to babies? Was he crazy? Aanya alone was more than gold and diamond put together.
"Priya," Aunt Saraswati called. She noticed that she had been sitting in that position for hours. "You should put Aanya to bed. Also, go and see Karan. He did not come downstairs at all.
"Okay, aunt" she shifted to the edge of the seat with Aanya in her arms. Priyanka got up and went to the room. She placed the little girl and sat beside her.