Chapter 2 Marriage contract with Alexander

Ava's pov

I slowly opened my eyes to find myself in a hospital bed. I tried to remember what happened and how I got here.

"You are awake," a man said with a smile as he walked in. I stared at him, he was gorgeous.

He was tall, well built, dark hair, full pink lips and handsome face. I wondered if he was the doctor.

"Who are you?" I asked politely and he chuckled as he walked closer to me.

"My name is Alex, I saved you three days ago on the streets," he replied and my eyes widened.

" Three days ago? I have been out for three days?" I asked in disbelief, my heart racing and he nodded.

Sweat formed on my forehead as I panicked about the bills. I had no money on me, how was I going to pay the bills?

"The bills has been sorted out, you don't have to worry about a thing," he assured me, as if he just read my mind.

"Thank you so much," I said, my voice shaking and he smiled. I have to worry. I have no money and no home.

"It's fine and you must not go through any stress because of your baby," he urged gently and i raised a curious brow.

"What baby?" I questioned with confusion etched on my face.

His eyes widened. "Don't you know?" He asked, his voice soft and i shook my head.

I sat up feeling hot all of a sudden. I better not be pregnant for that monster.

"You are three weeks pregnant," he announced, and I felt like I had been hit by tons of bricks.

"No, I couldn't be pregnant. I can't..." I stammered as tears stung my eyes. I couldn't be pregnant with Julian's child.

I remembered that night three weeks ago when Julian came home drunk. We had sex but it was quick.

I never thought it could lead to a pregnancy. Tears streamed down my face as i thought about my situation.

"What's wrong? You should be happy not sad," Alex asked, his voice full of concern.

I couldn't go back to Julian. He wouldn't believe me anyway. I had no money to take care of myself and the child.

"There's nothing to be happy about," I whispered, shaking my head as i wiped my tears.

"You can tell me what's wrong. I can help you," he offered and i took in a deep breath.

"My husband divorced me because I couldn't give him a child. I caught him in bed with another woman and she is carrying his baby. I have nothing, Alex. No money, no home... I'm all alone," I explained.

"I'm so sorry about that. Why would he do such thing to a beautiful woman like you?" Alex growled, his face darkening.

"I don't know what to do about the child. I'm not financially capable to take care of a baby," I groaned, Alex touched my hand.

"I will help you. I will take responsibility for you and your unborn child," he promised, and I laughed bitterly.

My laughter died down when I saw the seriousness on his face.

"Why? Why do you want to help me? You barely know me," I asked him.

"I need a wife. You can be my wife, a contract marriage thing," he proposed. Another marriage? I shook my head.

"I don't think i want to get married again. Julian has put me through enough trauma," I disagreed.

"Did you just say Julian? Julian, the mafia leader?" He asked and I nodded.

"That son of a bitch," he muttered and I raised a curious brow.

"You know him?" I asked and he nodded, his hands balled into fists.

"Julian is a fucking monster and I will see the end of him soon," he nodded, his jaw clenched.

"He is strong, Alex. He is the leader of all the mafia lords in America," I pointed out.

"I'm also the leader of all the mafia lords in Mexico," he revealed and I opened my mouth in shock.

I felt a spark of hope ignite within me. Julian would know him and maybe i can get back at him by accepting his rival's proposal.

"I accept the marriage contract, Alex. I want him to know that I can live without him," I said with a smile spreading across my face.

"You are not weak. Don't let any man pull you down," he encouraged, smiling back.

"My name is Ava," I introduced myself, feeling a sense of determination wash over me.

"I came here for a business meeting, Ava. I will be going back to Mexico tonight," he informed me, standing up.

"I will go with you," I decided, making up my mind.

I needed a change of environment and I would make sure Julian doesn't know about my unborn child.

"I will go see the doctor now," he said with a smile before walking out of the room.

I closed my eyes feeling happy about the new development. I would have a roof to my head and money to survive.

"I will come back here bigger and stronger, Julian," I promised myself.

"Let's go now, Ava," Alex said as he pushed the door open. He helped me out of the hospital bed.

My legs trembled, he supported me by wrapping his arms round my waist as we walked out.

"What did you know about me?" He asked as he drove away from the hospital.

"Only that you are a mafia leader from Mexico and Julian's rival," I replied.

"That's a good start but let me tell you more. I'm not only mafia leader, i'm a business man and i'm Julian's nemesis," he said with a chuckle.

"Nemesis? That's a strong word," I raised an eyebrow.

"Julian and I have a complicated history. I'm looking forward to making him pay for what he has done," he said.

"Is that why you asked me to marry you?" I asked and he shook his head.

"I asked you to marry me before I knew Julian was your ex husband, Ava," he corrected, I nodded in agreement.

"Let's build something new. Let's make him pay for betraying you, Ava," he said as his gaze locked into mine.

"I'm in, let's make him pay for what he has done," I nodded in agreement with a smile on my face.