Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

"I'm sick and tired of this damn contract thing!" Jade stormed in his office and tore the marriage contract before his presence. She was so upset and she doesn't care about the consequences of her action anymore. "I demand a revision of this agreement. I don't care if you are still head over heels over your ex-girlfriend but the fact that we are married, you must also consider my feelings towards you! You want to flirt with her, fine! do it! But not in front of me, not if I am around. Do it once more and I will surely pull her hair and drag her out of the office!" She was shivering in anger. Of course she can't literally put her words into action. It was just her emotion speaking at the moment. 

A while ago, Marcus allowed Rachelle to enter his office and she must admit that the woman succeed in provoking her to anger. She's jealous and afraid at the same time. Yeah, she's afraid of what Marcus would do once she learns that Rachelle is pregnant with his baby. 

However, she's carrying Marcus' child too and the thought of being married with Marcus legally strengthen her hope. Besides, they decided to be friends (though with benefit since they're married) so she will take the risk to defy the man for once. 

She can't tolerate seeing Rachelle come and go as she pleases. Earlier, the woman came out from Marcus' office with a messy lipstick while fixing her untidy hair. And before walking out the office, Rachelle smirked and voiced something that spiked up Jade's anger even more.

Rachelle bit her lower lip daringly and looked at the shivering woman at her desk. "I told him to go easy but he's so hungry for me." She chuckled in jest before leaving the office.

"Ex should remain as ex. If you want her then you should wait until the expiration of this damn contract!" She threw the torn pieces on the man's desk.

Marcus, on the other hand, furrowed his brow but something caught his ears. "What did you just say?" he asked.

"What?! Do you think I can't possibly drag your woman out---?"

"No, not that… the thing you said before that?"

"That I am going to pull her hair? or the thing about you flirting with her?" She's quite irritated.

"No. The thing before that…"

Jade somehow forgot her current emotion while recalling all that she said.

"The contract revision?" She creased her brow confused.

"No, not that… The thing before that…"

"What? My feelings towards you? Yeah, I like you and seeing your ex-lover annoys me greatly so you better not -----" It was too late when Jade realized what she had just uttered. Did she just confess to him? Omo! She widened her eyes in shock and cover her mouth with her hands. She cursed within her.

Marcus smirked when he saw how her face reddened in embarrassment. Then he leaned his back on the chair and fold his arms across his ċhėst. He was about to speak up but Jade buŧŧed in.

"Taunt me all you want Marcus but this marriage contract is torn and ineffective starting right now! So for this next four months, tell your ex that she is not allowed inside this office starting NOW!" She blurted and walked away. 

But before she totally left his room, she faced the man once again. "I'm not kidding. If I ever see that woman here again, I swear, I am going to hand you my resignation letter right away." She glared at him before going back to her desk. 

He was left dumbfounded. He never expected such an attitude from the meek and reserved woman he once knew. Was she really his wife? Wasn't she always gentle and soft spoken? Guess he doesn't totally know her yet. 

His mouth curved to form a smile. "I was actually planning to do that. Good thing you suggested it first." He mumbled. "Revision of the agreement? We'll sure do. So better yet prepare yourself, wifey. Hehehe." He smirked mischievously.

MEANWHILE, Jade's knees weakly trembled. Her heart was even pounding abnormally fast. What in the world did she just do? 

She doesn't know how she was able to blurt such words towards the man but as soon as she remembered what she just did, she wanted to bury her head on the ground.

'Fudge Jade! Why did you do that?! Why did you confess to him? Now he's going to use that against you!' She was scolding herself.

'What will you do now?' She buried her head on her desk and wailed softly. 

MARCUS, ON THE OTHER HAND, was watching the woman fretting on her desk. She must have regretted what she just did, Marcus thought. 

Once again, he chuckled when he remembered how mad she was earlier while threatening him. 

'Revision? Yes, dear, we shall do that later.' 

He was watching the woman when he suddenly recalled what Rachelle told him a while ago. She wanted to make love to him right that very moment but Marcus stopped her. He already made up his decision and he wanted to stick to it.

FLASHBACK:

"I'm sorry Rachelle, but I am at work right now." Marcus held the woman's shoulder and pushed her away. He remembered what Spencer told him and he wanted to stick with his decision. 

He chose Jade.

He decided to stay loyal and if possible, stay faithful to Jade until the end of the marriage contract. 

He will try to be a good husband to her until the end of the agreement.

And also, he wanted to preserve their newfound relationship as friends. 

He will sort out his next move as soon as the marriage agreement expires. 

"That's not you, Marcus." The woman sneered in contempt. "That's not you. The Marcus that I know will never ignore me. He loves me very much and he will never disappointment me."

"I'm sorry Rachelle. I know I promised to be with you despites being married but I cannot continue like this any longer. Don't think that I don't love you anymore because you will always be a special woman to me. However, since I made Jade signed an agreement, I decided to do my counterpart as well. I'm sorry."

"Counterpart?" Rachelle gave a scornful face. "When you told me about the agreement, you didn't mention anything about that thing! You're supposed to stay beside me even if you're married with that bitch!" 

"But I'm being unfair not just towards Jade but also to you." Marcus explained. "And I don't like that feeling to haunt me further. Please understand."

"But Marcus, this is not what we agreed upon!"

"I know but I already made my resolve, I am going to follow the terms on the agreement sheet to be fair with Jade."

"So you are breaking up with me right now, is that what you are saying?" She looked at him unbelievingly while the man nodded in response and that angered Rachelle.

"Alright, if that's what you want then fine! But I hope this will open your eyes to the real nature of the woman whom you married!" Rachelle took out the photos inside her bag and threw it on his desk. 

"Let's see if you still want her after you see those photos. She clearly doesn't like you because she's in love with another guy." She sneered before turning her heels towards the door.

The man picked up the photos one by one and browsed them carefully. It's Jade along with Zion!

He's face became sullen all of a sudden that he didn't notice Rachelle smudge her lipstick with her own finger and messed with her hair a little before leaving his office. 

**End of Flashback**

"We definitely need to revise the contract wifey." Marcus muttered while looking at a single photo of Jade and Zion smiling at each other while eating at a fine dining restaurant. 

They both look happy and---- satisfied.