Chapter 7 Contract Agreements
Grayson's POV
"What the heck!" I threw my phone on the couch.
None of my calls were answered by Quinn even after I sent her a message to raise the money she asked for if it was not enough.
I seriously had no idea why Quinn vanished into thin air after that night. It was like she avoided me and even when I tried to look for her at all three of her part-time jobs, she wasn't there. Her boss told me that she asked for a break. I don't know her home yet. As for the information I got, her address was the only thing missing.
I'm at the stage where I'm out of my mind because I haven't seen Quinn in a week. I've even had trouble getting satisfied with my hand only. Since I found Quinn and found out she's my fated mate, I've never hired a hookup again. Because I don't need them when I've found my mate.
And I guess I'll have to do it alone again tonight.
Except when I was about to go to my room, the door bell suddenly rang.
While no one would ring the bell during this time because I rarely receive guests and the previous ladies I didn't allow to ring the bell if they came, but waited at the door until I opened it.
So who on earth would dare to ring it?
I widened my eyes when I was in front of the intercom screen.
Quinn! My fated mate!
Her whole body was soaked and her gaze was blank with reddened eyes.
That made me immediately open the door with a straight face. Honestly, I was excited but I tried not to show it in front of Quinn.
I cleared my throat, "What are you doing there? Get in."
Quinn just nodded without saying anything then followed me into the living room. When I sat down, she still stood with her hand squeezed.
I was so happy Quinn came. But on the other hand, I was also worried because she came like this. She obviously walked through the rain until she got wet like that. And her red eyes, could it be because she was crying?
Oh shit! Who dares to hurt my Quinn! I'll wipe them off!
I decided to pull her hand to make her sit down, but instead she stood up again while looking at the wet couch.
"I'll just stand up. Your expensive couch will get dirty if I sit down."
"To hell with it, I want you to sit down," I said firmly and sharply.
But because Quinn didn't do it, I finally took a towel and spread it on the couch. Only then did Quinn want to sit down.
With her condition, I couldn't possibly let her get cold, so I made her hot chocolate, warm water, and brought her my dinner.
I was very concerned about her body, which was thinner than before. It looked like she hadn't eaten in days.
I put it all on the table in front of her. Then went back to sit in the seat opposite her. Because if I sat in the same seat as her, she might be uncomfortable.
"Eat up. That's for you. I don't want you to faint when we do it later because you don't have the energy."
"Do it?" she asked in surprise.
I raised one eyebrow, "Didn't you come because you agreed to my offer? Whenever and wherever I want it. And tonight I want you to have sex with me. So I want you to fulfill your energy by eating and drinking what I have prepared. Don't worry, I didn't put any drugs in there."
Quinn finally took the glass of hot chocolate with shaking hands.
Wait, am I misunderstanding something here? I mean, why would Quinn come here at night through the rain if she just wanted to reject my offer? She could have just ignored the message like she ignored my previous calls.
Damn! But Quinn is unpredictable.
"I'm here…."
"Finish the food on your plate and then talk again," I ordered sternly. I just didn't want Quinn to leave again so soon. I wanted her to stay here longer and at least by eating what I had prepared, it could slow her down.
Quinn did so, she ate but in such a hurry that she choked. That made me reflexively hand her a glass of water.
"Eat slowly. You're not being chased by something."
Then, Quinn ate more slowly. But this time she looked down and refused to look at me.
I sighed. I actually kind of liked it when Quinn complied, but I was also worried because she was pretty unfocused right now.
Quinn who I see now is different from the Quinn I saw the first time at the S-T Arena. Right now Quinn looks more somber and quiet, whereas in our first meeting, she was such a cheerful girl.
I'm just curious what changed her in such a short period of time. I want to know what she feels and does when she's not with me. I wanted to know everything about her so that if she had any problems or was facing something difficult, I could help her. After all, I won't let my mate be in trouble. I just want to see her happy.
"I’m done."
I blinked a few times as Quinn's voice brought me back to reality. I was glad her plate was clean, she ate everything on it, meaning she enjoyed it or maybe she was just really hungry.
Then I rested my hands on my thighs and leaned forward. "This week I called you hundreds of times and sent you countless messages. But none of those calls were answered and none of those messages were answered. However, after I sent the last message today, which offered you some money, you suddenly showed up at my house. But you were also surprised when I told you that we're going to have sex tonight. So what is your real reason for coming here? You don't just want to play me because I need you, do you?"
"Of course not. I never meant to play you in the first place because I know who you are," she said under her breath. That made me smile inwardly. At least until she continued, "because you're Grayson, the famous ice hockey player who can get whatever you want with the money you have. If I play you, you might just buy my life."
Fuck! That hit so hard to my heart. She's roasting me.
"I barely catch what you're here for," I said irritably.
Quinn finally looked me in the eye. "I want to confirm the tasks of the job you're offering me. The service you're talking about isn't just massage but also means sex, right?"
"Yeah, besides taking care of my body before or after a game or practice, I also want you to fulfill my superstition."
"Okay, I can see that. I have another question." Quinn then stood up. "Why me out of all the women you've slept with?"
Oh why is she standing up? Is this a trick question where if I answer it wrong, then she'll reject my offer? Shit!
"What does that answer matter to you?"
"Just answer it."
I stood up too. I erased the distance between us and looked into her eyes. "It's because only you can make me satisfied." And I continued inwardly: because you are my fated mate.
If it wasn't for her safety I might have admitted that to her. But right now whether or not she knows that she's my fated mate doesn't matter. All that matters is that she's out of danger.
"So what's your decision?" I asked in a hoarse voice.
"I accept your offer and I will sign the contract you sent me as long as the salary I get a month is 26 thousand dollars and it is paid in advance, tonight."
"What's that much money for?" I mean, I've already paid off her debts and paid for her brother's treatment. I was totally fine with the amount, I just wanted to know what she was going to do with the money.
"For my needs."
"Are you in trouble again?"
"You don't need to know my personal life."
"I'll decide after you answer my question."
Quinn let out a harsh sigh. "I'm not in trouble and I have no problems with anyone. I just want to gain the most because I'm the only one who can give you the pleasure you want."
"Okay, no matter how much money you ask for, I agree on the condition that even if I'm not in a game, you have to agree to have sex with me anytime and anywhere I want it."
I didn't expect her to nod so quickly. Even if she said openly that she wanted to exploit me, I was fine with it because she was mine. So even if she wanted to drain my money, I would still agree.
Quinn then showed me the screen of her phone which displayed the document she had updated with her signature on it.
I also signed the document and sent the 26,000 dollars to her account. After that, I put my arm around her waist and whispered into her ear in a heavy voice because I couldn't hold it in anymore. "All parties have signed which means the agreement has been made and I've transferred your salary as well. So I want you to take off your clothes now."