Chapter 2 : The agreement

With wide open eyes, he watched as emotions spread across her face confusion, shock, and even a hint of disbelief. "Two million dollars?". For… for what?”.

Holding her gaze fixedly, he mentioned surrogacy and stated: "You're welcome to help me have kids.".

It's a contract. Nothing more.”.

There was a deep silence, each second becoming an indefinite one. Alex felt hopeful as he battled the fear of their future. “You could use the money for your brother's surgery,” remarked him. But there is one important thing: we can still handle this together.

With her blinking lips, Melissa weighed each word as if to snap away from the subject. "I... I need to think about it.". It seems excessive to me.

Without considering its potential benefits for both parties, he interrupted me with an airy whisper, "Melissa.".

It's a shame that I have been stuck in my own thoughts for so long. Maybe you'll view this as a rare chance that I require....

The warmth in her eyes softened, and he perceived the burning sensation of possibility in his eyes as she struggled with conflicting feelings. A period of uncertainty, including fear, desperation, and perhaps even the distant sound of longing, was present beneath this decision. The air between them grew increasingly inexplicable, leaving the walls he constructed around his heart shaking from their conversation. It was only minutes later. Why?

With a breathless voice, she finally said: "Ah, that's fine.".

"I must go back home and have a conversation with my boyfriend." Request.

The reply faded before he could comprehend it, but the fear of losing her to another man caused him to feel extremely protective. "There are no opportunities for external thoughts.".

You can take care of your brother by taking this step now.'

Charles is the only one I can vouch for, and without conversing with him, she shakes her head.

With a heavy voice, he suggested thinking about his brother instead. "This is your chance to bring harmony to your family.".

His stare flickered, his eyes ablaze. “What if I say yes?”. What then?”.

Alex grabbed the contract and swung it across the table towards her. "We'll just sign and see what happens next.". No promises, no attachments. Just two individuals striving to improve their lives.

She contemplated the life-changing decision while gazing down at the contract, heart racing. The health of her brother, Melissa felt pressure from his.

Desperately, he said: "Let's solve it together, and then we'll do it one by one.

They were all shivering in the silence, as their bodies became too quiet to even consider what might have happened. Two lives were tied together by a contract that could alter their fates, as they stood in the midst of candle-lit nights. It was an opportunity for change.

As Melissa drew closer to the pen, Alex felt that this was only the beginning of a journey that would forever affect their lives.

The Magus Mansion's dining room was lit up by the morning sunlight, which Alex enjoyed drinking coffee from. The thought of knowing what Melissa had to say filled him with anticipation. The contract was a simple piece of paper that felt like he had shattered some ground with another. It seemed so secure and strong to him. Would she accept? Would she be able to comprehend the scope of their planned journey?

As she walked, Melissa's face was marked by both determination and fear. With a tentative look, she reached for her pen and held it close to the table. "I've thought about it," she said, her voice being gentle but firm. “And I'm willing to do this for my brother." She finished reading.

While relief washed over him, it was quickly replaced with concern. "Are you confident?". You don't have to.”.

Nodding and biting her lip, she said, "I am. The money is capable of altering a lot about my family. I'll sign.”.

Taking her time, she wrote on the contract with a sharp pen and pen. Upon taking off her pen from the paper, Alex examined the agreement and then recorded his name beneath hers. Each single stroke was a solemn commitment to secure their fates, even if only for the sake of necessity.

He said, "We'll do this together," looking into her eyes, trying to convey his words with the hazy fog of uncertainty hanging over them.

With a hint of worry, she whispered: 'We are all one.

After signing the deal, a new journey was embarked upon, filled with difficulties, joys, and emotions they had yet to experience. The only option left for them was to venture out into the unknown.

An electric silence erupted as Melissa signed the final line, filled with anticipation and fear. The pen was scrimped by Alex, who looked at her with a mixture of disbelief and gratitude. He had crossed a boundary, and he could only hope there was no way back.'

Alex urged her to sit and discussed the details with him.

After taking her seat, she felt a slight shaking in her hands, which indicated the gravity of her decision. "We'll need to handle this as professionals.". Terminology, appointments with doctors... everything.

As she nodded and viewed the contract, Melissa's confidence seemed to fade as they readied herself for what had just happened. "I have never done anything like this before," she said with a smile.

Alex confessed, "I haven't done it myself," with a smile on his lips. "Nevertheless, I will make every effort to finish this job.".

That is the most important thing that you can give your brother.

They talked about timelines, medical procedures, and their respective roles in a conversation that was less formal than usual. Nevertheless, every aspect brought them together and turned an agreement in clinical practice into something like a partnership. Her spirit, and the power within her nerves captivated Alex beyond measure. He felt a warmth that broke through the cold walls of his heart. It was like this.

Melissa pondered, her eyebrows raised, contemplating the possibility of problems. "What if...?".

In the event that I am unable to conceive, what steps should I take?

With his hand wrapped around his own, Alex reached across the table. "We'll have to try and figure out what happened.". But I'll stand by you through it, no matter what happens. Our approach can encompass all the potential choices.'

After a brief moment, Melissa seemed to forget about him, her expression softening. "I'm feeling uneasy, but I trust in you," she said.

A new relationship emerged from the flames of need and ambition. Consequently. They wouldn't simply be two individuals contractually obligated to each other; they would become partners who navigate this unpredictable journey together.

Remaining silence, which was now less scary and infused with an increasing sense of.

While in bed later that night, Alex reflected on how his life had been transformed in just a few hours. Despite its usual fear, the mansion felt more spacious and uncluttered than ever. This was unusual. His chest was filled with excitement, indicating the impending fate.

His thoughts drifted to Melissa. A startling transaction that could go on to become something more profound, but he was afraid of the attachments they had previously avoided. Why? He leaned into the pillow, informing that this endeavor was to fulfill a common purpose and avoid becoming trapped in his feelings. "This is my dream," he said.

He couldn't shake the feeling that their journey would go against his established boundaries. He took a deep breath and decided to face the consequences.'". For the first time in many years, they were together and this thought gave rise to a hopeful feeling.

As he fell asleep, his dreams were not about the loneliness of being alone but about possibilities that had yet to come. Their story would be written without any pre-planned plot, but through a journey of discovery.