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n, and I smiled. It had been a good decision to beg her to spend the

every moment, not wanting it to end. But eventually, fatigue set in, and I pulled away, collapsing on the bed, breathing heavily. I looked at h

to surprise you," I said, reaching fo

nto the phone before handing it to her.

ant," I instructed, and

phone, I noticed the sum she had inputted was substantial. Money was never an issue for me-I had plenty. I en

ould my account be frozen? I q

th urgency as I hurried to the bathroom,

y account?" I asked, my vo

we'll discuss it," my dad replied tersely. With that

e lady asked, looking con

ading out. I raced to my car, and within minutes, I was at my house. I punched in the code a

frustration boiling over. My dad looked up from

teach you a lesson. I won't lift the freeze until you get married. That's the only condition.

just to regain access to my funds? The frustration was overwhelming. I

a contract marriage. But where would I find one? It needed to be with someone responsible, someone who wou

ce. I planned to introduce her to my father as my fiancée. When we arrived home, my father scrut

hat else do you want?" I yell

" my dad demanded. His response made it clear that this was more complicated than I had anticipated. How could I j

outside, the lady confronted me. S

Got that? I'm leaving now!" she said, her voice fill

frustration at its peak. I was more anxio

and started driving aimlessly. I was lost in my thoughts an

p here? What on

ask someone where I was. As I walked, I came across a woman lying on the ground, her

wondered. But then again, what if she dies while I'm trying to help? Maybe I should just leave. I hesit

he stammered, her gri

n though I had no idea about the area. Realizing I needed guidance, I fumbled with my phone and used the GPS to f

her to an emergency room. I watched an

doctors emerged from the room, my anxiety grew. What if she didn't make