The Seven Days Of Contractual Marriage
Chapter 33 Mrs. Black Night's

Austin is my friend's sister. He recently joined his family business and was supposed to be a good man. It's a guy Jane really wants. That's why I refused to introduce them. Shut up Alex, it's not like you love Jane. He can be with anyone. I introduced them. What happened next surprised me. They said their pleasantries like they were eager to get to know each other. Where'd you go, Hydes? I cursed in my brain. I just came to this party to talk to Hydes. And God knows which hole he went to after calling me here. "Alex, can I talk to you for a second."

I looked back to find Hydes. He smiled and showed me his teeth. And even though I didn't want to leave Austin and Jane alone, I had to leave them alone. The earlier I finish the task, the earlier I can go home with my newlyweds. And that thought made my lips half curled up. We stopped walking when we were almost 10 feet from Jane and Austin. I turned around and looked at Jane and then Hydes blocked my beautiful scenery. "What?" I heard Hydes ask. I gave him a fake frown. "What makes you smile?" ask Hydes again. "It's none of your business. Now tell me why you asked me to come here." I asked her as I looked next to her to see Jane and Austin. "I'm calling you here so you can meet Mr. Mason as well. He'll be gone in 3 days." Hydes told me casually.

"WHAT? I told you I wasn't interested." I almost snapped at her and this time when I turned to look at Jane. He laughed at something Austin said. This is the first time I've seen him laugh. I swear I forgot to breathe for a moment. But it wasn't me who made her smile. Something is spinning inside me. "But Mr. Mason is interested." Hydes tried to get my attention. "In what?" I still look at Jane. "In your company" said Hydes and this time he really caught my eye. I looked at him with confusion written on my face. So, I asked. "In what company? I can't get you." "The company you bought with you tonight." He said quite normally while sipping his drink. And this time he turned around and looked at Jane as well. This is when I made up the words he said.

"What the fuck? Know that this is not happening." I patted Hydes on the shoulder to get her attention. "Are you serious?" Hydes asked this time his voice was a little worried. "Never be more serious" I replied confidently and was about to walk past him when he said. "What's wrong with you, man? We always share. Have you forgotten Mia, Sara, and Julia? And I can name a thousand. What's so special about him?" He asked in despair. "I'm leaving Hydes. And you can tell your Mason that he can dream of him all he wants but he can't have it. I said but I was not calm. I also wondered. Why does my blood boil when someone talks about him like this. Why can't he have it? It's not like I'm gonna have Jane forever. I always share. But then I became the antagonist.

Alex, she's your wife. Even if it's only on paper but still she's your wife. That's why you act like this. There's nothing else. I'll leave when I hear someone say, "Black, don't play today." I turn left to find Mr. Anthony. His back was facing me and he sucked his cigar. But I do recognize him anyway. A famous gambler, in his fifties, used to be quite close to me when I first got into the Casino business. It's not that we're not close now. It's just that we don't see each other often now. "Do you want to lose this badly," I replied amusedly. This made him turn around and face me. "Don't rush. Let's just see." is the answer.

A cheerful smile appeared on my face and I walked towards their table. But Hydes followed me too. Watching Hydes again made me remember our conversation. And this also made me realize that I couldn't leave Jane alone. He attracts evil things. Turning around, I walked towards Jane. When I arrived, he was talking about something I hadn't noticed. But when I put my hand on her back, she became silent and looked at me. "Hey, Austin. Let my company back. Tell Dan that I'll call him." I tried to send him away. I'll leave without giving Austin a chance to say anything. But he didn't get the signal or maybe ignored it and said. "Bye Jane, I hope to see you soon."

I gave him a frustrated look that he did not ignore at all. But then Jane hit back and it really pissed me off. I made a note in my mind to ask Dan to tell his brother this to stay away from me from now on. But why should I bother? Because she is your wife now. And he shouldn't be messing around. I wasted no time and walked over to Anthony. Getting there, I noticed that Hydes was already sitting there. And the other two are old friends of Anthony's. I pulled the chair for Jane to sit on. He took time to sit down. He must know that patience is not my friend. I sat down and gestured for one of the dealers to come to our table and start the game. As I stared back at the people on the table. I found them quite busy glancing at my wife. I saw my wife too. I understand that she is beautiful but why every man around her acts like she is the only woman left on this earth. He looks very tense.

He could not keep his mouth shut for a minute. "When exactly did this happen?" ask Anton. I could see he was surprised and a little embarrassed as well. "Yesterday" I replied casually. "Why didn't you tell me?" This time Hyde asked. "I'm telling you now. And by the way, it's a private event. Only family and friends are invited." I said as I looked towards Hyde. And Hydes looks hurt. The dealer reaches out to start the game at our table. Everyone stood up and looked everywhere except for Jane. Yes, they know me well not to mess with me. My one hand was on Jane's thigh and I could feel that she was relaxed now, a huge relief to me.

"Congratulations. I might buy a gift only if I'm told." Hydes said with sarcasm without seeing me or Jane. "Well, now you know and yeah remember that he's allergic to cheap stuff." I try to get a point out of him. And I could see that he was angry. The dealer finishes setting the table for five people to play when another man comes to our table. "May I get this chair." He asked and before I could say anything, Hydes and Anthony spoke. "Of course it's Huka." Anthony stammering. "It is with our pleasure" said Hydes as he extended his hand to shake. He took a seat right next to Anthony. But that chair was next to Jane too. And if I'm not mistaken the guy's eyes are on Jane. And I feel Jane's body is getting too tense. He looked at her like he was seeing a ghost.

I screamed in my mind. But then I noticed that he was a Mason. I've seen him at a party before, but he doesn't seem important enough to remember his name. A waiter came and gave Mason a drink. He catches the glass and passes it on to Jane. Jane looked at the drink and then looked at Mason. His eyes showed that he was afraid. And I don't think I'm the only one who's interested when Jane's eyes show her clear emotions of "Beverage to the prettiest girl." She teases Jane who still holds the glass in her hand. The whole table became tense again except for Mason who did not know that he was flirting with my wife. A waiter passed my table. Taking a drink from the tray, I passed it on to Jane. "He did not receive a drink from dirty hands" I told Mason with a frown on my face.

Jane looked at the drink and then looked at my face. But in the next moment, he received my glass and brought it closer to his mouth.

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