Blind Spot by Sakshi C (best novel books to read txt) 📗

He released a deep sigh and a rub a hand down his face. 

"Will you sit down, please," he told her. She hesitate for a moment but complied. 

He pulled his chair closer to hers, to her discomfort.

"Listen, Inessa, I want to marry you because I want you. You are all I ever wanted since the moment I saw you. You have no idea how difficult was it for me to see you with my brother," she couldn't do anything but stare at him in complete shock as he revealed the truth to her. His voice held a hint of pain, a hint of something he had carried all along for a decade. Only he knew how difficult was it for him to stay away from her. His heart had broken countless times seeing her smiling, playing, getting closer with his brother whereas, he was still stuck on her. Hopelessly stuck on her. She was all he ever wanted and she was the only one he was forbidden to have.  

This piece of news had boggled her mind. 

"And you need protection, doll. It is clear someone is framing you. Someone is plotting against you. You need protection. And no one would dare to raise an eye at you after I'll claim you as mine. I'll keep you safe," he tilted her chin and peered softly into her eyes. So many doubts swam through her eyes. She was still not convinced. He licked his lips and continue to explain further. 

"Even if you married me, nothing will change. You will be free to live like a single woman. And..and I promise I won't touch you without your permission, You will be free to move out and live wherever you like, I will not stop you. I will also not contact you except on our wedding anniversaries. We will only have dinner that night together. That day too I will keep my distance. I will let you have a look at the contract before finalizing it. In short, you will live however you like under my protection, and in return, I just want you as my wife," he confessed. 

He knew, right now, it was impossible for her to accept him, let alone love. He was ready to let go of her but leaving her was not an option. Inessa was a beautiful girl with a heart of gold. She can make anyone crazy for her. He could take her rejection but he wouldn't be able to see her becoming someone else's. Even the thought of someone else owning his Inessa would fill him with burning rage. He had been through that pain once. It was gut-wrenching, he would die if he was made to go through that pain again. 

She was his.                

Staying away from her would be a true struggle but it was still better than staying without her. He will have her in his life, at least, and that way he would also be able to protect her without facing questioning glares.

She didn't respond. She just continued to stare at him in disbelief. 

"I will give you time to think over it. See me when you have made up your mind," he told her softly before rising to his feet.  

He walked away feeling her eyes on him. 

Two days had passed since his proposal. Inessa was cooped up in her room. She hardly went out. 

Danzel was not in a good mood today. Someone had killed his PI, Jaques. He was barking orders on his phone while pacing his study when the door pushed open. 

He turned and found Inessa standing there.

She looked unsure, even more, after seeing his sullen mood. Danzel halted at her unexpected sight and hung up the call.

"Inessa, come on in," he invited her in. 

She walked in and stopped only when she was standing in front of him. Danzel looked at her expectantly. His exterior might look confident and indestructible but he was a bundle of nerves on the inside. 

She licked her lips before giving him her answer. 

"I will marry you," she told him with a nod. 

A swirl of happiness burst inside Danzel.     

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