Contract And Marriage

Sarina

I couldn’t help but laugh at Maximus. So that’s why he was so irritated when he saw Jason and me-because Jason is my ex-boyfriend, first love, and childhood sweetheart. On top of that, I also found out that his family is wealthy, but his parents supported me, just as mine were of him.

I remember asking my husband if my parents didn’t like him, and he said it didn’t seem that way. He mentioned that my family loves me very much and always supports whatever makes me happy.

Maximus had to leave the next day, so Chase and I were just at home. I was glad he had someone to play with-Rocel’s son, who also significantly helps with his development.

I was by the poolside, reading while watching Chase and Jerome play. Lisa asked her daughter-in-law, Rocel, for help, so I offered to watch over the kids for a while.

We had already hired a nanny for Chase, who was supposed to arrive later, according to Aries. Maximus was heading to his office with Mariano, but I knew they would also discuss Ralph. I hope all of this ends soon. I hate the constant fear that Ralph might suddenly appear before me. He terrifies me. If it weren’t for Chase, I might have completely given up because of everything I endured at his hands.

Maximus doesn’t know what I went through when Ralph and I were together. I don’t even know if I can tell him everything. I’m afraid of how he might feel or what he might do to that monster if he ever finds him. I opened my eyes again, looking at my son, who happily played with Jerome. He was so different from how he was back in L. A. As I thought about this, I couldn’t help but recall my tumultuous life as Bella McClaire.

***

I opened my eyes but quickly closed them again because the surroundings seemed too bright. When I slowly opened them, I realized I was lying down, looking at a ceiling light.

“Hey, babe…” said the man who leaned over me. He was smiling, but my brow quickly furrowed because I didn’t recognize him. From how he smiled, it seemed we were close, but I felt uneasy under his gaze. “How are you feeling?” he asked, but I remained silent, staring at him.

I looked around and noticed that I was in a room. It was a clean and tidy bedroom in a house, but there were machines around that made it look like a hospital. I looked back at the man, who was still smiling, but I couldn’t understand why I felt so uncomfortable.

“Babe, are you feeling hurt somewhere?” he asked again.

“Babe?” I asked in confusion.

“Yes, babe. Why?”

“Why are you calling me babe?”

“Because you’re my wife.” What? His wife? Why don’t I feel it, and why don’t I recognize him?

“I don’t think I get you. Who are you again?” His smile suddenly disappeared, replaced by a look of sadness. I felt a twinge of guilt because it seemed like I had hurt his feelings.

“You don’t remember me?” he asked, and I shook my head.

“Actually, I don’t know who I am either.” Realizing this, my eyes widened. Why can’t I remember anything? I tried to think about our marriage, but nothing came to mind. I was completely confused, and it must have shown on my face because he quickly held my shoulders as I tried to sit up.

“Babe, babe, relax… Don’t push yourself too hard. You’ll get your memories back soon.” For a moment, I thought of what he said. Was this memory loss I’m experiencing only momentary?

“What happened to me? Why can’t I remember anything? I can’t even remember you?” I asked, still confused.

“You had an accident and had been unconscious for days. The doctor said you could be treated at home, so you’re at our house, in our bedroom.” Huh? Was it that simple?

“What kind of accident? I can’t even remember my name or anything about myself!” I was almost hysterical as I spoke, and then I suddenly noticed my stomach. “Why does my stomach look like this?” I quickly looked at the man and asked.

“Yes, babe, you’re pregnant.” I was shocked. He had just told me I’d been in an accident and unconscious for several days, yet here I was with a big belly because I was pregnant?

“How?” I asked, bewildered.

“Calm down, babe. I know this is a lot to process, but you must be careful for yourself and our baby.” He was clearly worried about me, and I also became afraid for my baby, so I tried to calm myself down.

I couldn’t believe what had happened in my life for several days. Anyone would be confused because everything was happening quickly, even though I couldn’t remember anything. That was one reason why I felt even more uneasy.

But the baby inside me was something I couldn’t ignore. He needed me, especially now. I touched my belly, feeling a strange joy. Even if I couldn’t remember anything, I couldn’t deny that I would be a mother. And for my child, I needed to be strong and resilient.

“Hi, babe! How’s your day?” Ralph, my husband, greeted me cheerfully before giving me a light kiss on the lips. I didn’t like it, but I had to show him I was okay with our physical interactions.

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“Well, everything’s okay at the clinic. I talked with a psychologist and asked him about your condition.” I looked at him carefully, and it seemed he noticed. “I just didn’t want to see you confused all the time. I know you have many questions since you don’t remember anything, and I thought consulting a doctor would be good for you and our baby.”

What he said reassured me a bit. I didn’t agree with his suggestion about the psychologist, and I just tried to get along with him based on our relationship. Since I was pregnant and we were married, I decided to live as Bella McClaire, according to what I had learned from my husband, Ralph McClaire.