Our Accidental Forever
I never expected my life to change so drastically. One moment, I was a woman with dreams, deeply in love with a man I thought I’d spend my life with. The next, I was betrayed and heartbroken, walking in on him cheating without a hint of remorse. That night, overwhelmed with pain and too much alcohol, I made a reckless decision, a one-night stand with a stranger who, to my shock, turned out to be my new boss. Arec, the vice president of Denco Groups, was desperate. To secure his future as CEO, he needed a wife, and in a twist of fate, he offered me a contract marriage. It sounded absurd, but his desperation mirrored my own need to escape the wreckage of my life. It was supposed to be simple: no emotions, no strings attached. A business arrangement, nothing more. I thought I could handle it, that I could keep my heart out of it. I was wrong. What started as a deal quickly spiraled into something far more complicated. As our fake marriage blurred into real feelings, the world around us began to close in. Disapproving family, old enemies, buried secrets, scheming rivals, and even an attempt on my life threatened to tear us apart. This is my story, a journey of heartbreak, unexpected love, and a fight to protect what we built together. In a world filled with lies and deceit, can a marriage born out of necessity become something real? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
Making a Move
Arec's POV:
As I stepped out of Ella's penthouse, I closed the door softly behind me, feeling the weight of the night pressing against my chest. I couldn't shake the image of her standing there, her eyes warm and searching, as if she were waiting for something more. And if I was honest with myself, I wanted to give her that "something more."
I made my way to the car. Once inside, I gripped the steering wheel, staring through the windshield at nothing in particular. I wondered if she would've pushed me away if I'd actually leaned in. Would she have been surprised… or had she been waiting for it?
I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel, feeling the urge to call someone, to spill all of this pent-up frustration and, maybe, excitement. I scrolled through my contacts until I landed on Sam's name. If there was anyone who'd understand , even tease me mercilessly, it would be him. I pressed "call" and waited, tapping my thumb against the wheel.