The next moment, he came closer as his veiny hand rested on the bookshelf and slowly, he started to cage me. I remained motionless but deep inside, I was in shock.

I lowered my lashes as he was just a few inches away from mine. His robust chest flashed through the white shirt and the intimacy made me flinch and shut my eyes.

"Ara," he whispered. I instinctively lifted my head the moment I heard him take my name. He lowered to my height as his eyes never left mine.

All I had in mind were the cruel words he said, his threatening statements of spoiling my life made me dislike him but right now, his usually icy eyes glanced over a hint of charm.

He looked no different from any other day, cold as usual, maybe it was my imagination but there was an inexpressible warmth emanating from him at this moment.

"He spoilt my life, I hate him," I tried convincing myself but I zoned out for a bit and didn't react as he kept looking into my eyes.

It feels like I'm no longer sure what this man is up to because I thought he would treat me badly but he isn't.

There was utmost silence as the library was about to close since it was late and we stood at the last section where barely people came.

His brows tightened even more intensely as my thoughts made me grow more confused.

His face was slowly getting closer to my body.

"Why didn't you come to meet me? I was waiting in the parking area," he murmured getting closer to my ear as I shut my eyes tight.

I gulped as his slender finger trailed the strap of my dress.

"I had to meet my friend," I answered hesitantly as his touch sent shivers and I kept my eyes shut. I could feel his breath hitting my neck as his eyes roamed all over my body.

"Did you wear this dress to the office today?" He asked lining the strap of the dress as his fingers were tracing my skin.

"Mrs Lee had limited options," I whispered. His lips curled up as his eyes scanned my uneasiness.

"You don't look formal," he said as I lowered my lashes getting lost in thoughts.

"But, beautiful," he said in a low voice making me look into his eyes instantly. His hands travelled from the straps to my neck region pushing my hair at the back.

He was making me anxious but at the same time, I could feel the heat growing as my cheeks were burning.

The more I thought about our closeness, the more nervous I got.

Thinking about him, hearing his voice made me subconsciously clutch my clothes as I tried to calm myself.

He then placed his index finger on my chin which made our gazes collide. He gripped on it as his thumb caressed my cheek.

I felt too small in front of his tall frame. He licked his lip, his eyes never left mine and my heart raced so fast like it would jump out of my mouth any moment.

He fell in a daze, for a while he didn't move but stared into my eyes deeply and asked, "Did to sign the contract?"

"Miss Ara has to submit herself completely to Mister Park Jimin."
The sentence kept reciting in my head as I placed my hand on his chest to maintain some distance between us.

"I have some doubts about it," I said pausing at every word that escaped my mouth.

He smirked as he bent to my height, raising his eyebrow he asked, "You're nervous, aren't you?"

His question made me gulp as I found myself feeling defeated in front of him. The way he was looking at me, caressing my face, the closeness, the entire situation made me feel like he would kiss me but, he didn't.

"I have some questions regarding the contact," I repeated but he repeated what he said earlier.

"Are you nervous?" He asked, not moving away from the position that he was in before.

"I haven't been this close... To anyone," I said lowering my lashes feeling low losing all the confidence.

"I didn't let anyone," he said in almost a whisper making me widen my eyes.

"What?" I snapped furrowing my brows as he moved away and grabbed my wrist to drag me outside.

I couldn't help but keep thinking about the words he said.

"Ara, where are you going? Who is this man?" Mrs Bakes stopped us as I pulled my wrist away from his clasp.

"Mrs Bakes, he's my---."

"Husband, nice to meet you," he said in a sharp voice and shook hands with Mrs Bakes as I stood stunned.

"You got married? Why didn't you tell me? Besides, you've got a good choice," she said snapping me out of my thoughts as I couldn't help but just gaze at the man standing beside me.

"Why didn't you tell me about your love life?" Mrs Bakes asked making me more confused. I didn't know what to say but kept my gaze fixed to the floor.

The first point mentions not to disclose our relationship and he did that.

Mrs Bakes kept asking questions, getting impatient and kept grinning continuously.

"Ma'am, I'll meet you again and I'll tell you everything," I requested and she might have seen the nervousness on my face and stopped.

"Sure come back soon, along with him," she said patting Jimin's shoulder as he smiled not replying to anything and stuck his hands in his pockets.

I bowed to Mrs Bakes and followed Jimin. He stopped at his car, opened the door for me to get in and then sat in the driver's seat.

He stepped on the accelerator, turned the steering wheel at top speed and drove.

I caught sight of him in the mirror as I could feel his eyes on me. I bit my lip slightly before asking him, "Where are you taking me?"

He didn't answer but kept his focus on the road. Silence suffused the car, I didn't gaze back at him and kept my focus outside the window.

He then stopped at a small cafe and stepped out of the car.

We entered the bistro as he sat on the chair relaxing his back. I sat directly opposite him as he ordered two cups of coffee.

"Say it," he demanded shaking his head. He held his graceful and calm composure as he sat, his eyes never looked away from me even for a second which was making my actions get more formal ultimately feeling worse.

I gathered all my courage and looked into his eyes.

"You said this marriage was for making Jia jealous. You didn't do anything that would make her feel so?" I asked as he sighed in frustration. "I guess, you had questions about the contact."

"I understood the first condition, I won't reveal our relationship but what's with the second one?" I asked still keeping my head low.

"You submit yourself completely to me, is there any problem with that?" He asked raising his eyebrow and took a sip of his coffee.

"Do you take away my job and spoil my life after I sign the contract because I lied to you?" I asked as his eyes grew colder.

"You think so low about me?" He asked cocking his head to the side.

I couldn't help but gently lift my eyelids to look up at the side of his face, his expressions were still.

"If I don't sign it, you'll hurt my father?" I asked.

He ran his fingers through his hair in frustration and sighed deeply clenching his jaw.

"I want to know what you'll do after I sign the contract," I demanded. He didn't react but just looked into my eyes for a while.

Suddenly, he stood up leaving the coffee half-filled, paid the bill and held my wrist dragging me outside the shop which made me feel he might be fumed with anger.

I tried to stop him and pulled my wrist. He abruptly stopped and turned which made me bump into my chest.

"Where are we going?" I asked in a low voice.

"You need to know what I'll do to you once you sign the contract."

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A/N:-

Okay, I hope this is getting interesting!!!!