The Handshake Agreement
by A. Akinosho
Genre: Age Gap, Second Chance Romance
He promised her the world,
Then, abandoned her at the altar.
Anne
I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan - the rich and
powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and
made me believe.
Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting
him at the altar.
Only, I got the text - "I'm not coming" – shattering my world.
Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions.
Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he?
Declan
I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry
for love. Ever.
Years later, Anne crashed into my life. I find myself craving what I thought I
didn't need or want.
Unexpectedly, the agreement I made resurfaced, presenting me with a dilemma:
Marry as agreed or
Lose Anne forever.
Deal accepted, regardless of hurting Anne.
When I find Anne again, she’s engaged, far as I’m concerned, she’s still mine.
I’ll cheat, steal, and fight before I let Anne marry another.
All is fair in love and war. And this is war…hope he’s ready to fight?
The Handshake agreement is a contemporary an age gap, second chance romance
with a Possessive MMC
EXCERPT
“Why are you here?” I ask in the
sharpest controlled possible tone; I could proclaim instead of answering he
moves closer to me. Instinctively, I move out of his reach in my narrow
hallway. We mustn’t touch and we both know that, or at least, I know that.
“I came for you,” he states like it
should be obvious as he takes his coat off and throws it onto my coat hanger.
Just as I scoff. He must be losing his mind.
“Put your coat back on. You are not welcome
here, and you won’t be here long enough to sit,” I say to him as I raised my
left hand to my forehead, sighing. My ring catches the light, his eyes darken
as he zeroes in on my ring, his jaw stiffens to that predatorial look. I know
that look. The last time he had a look like that, the guy that smacked my ass
almost had his head cut off. He moved closer and my feet quickened behind my loveseat
couch.
“You ran away for almost four years, and
you ask me why I’m here?” His voice deepens, giving me a perplexed, furrowed
brow like I should know my question sounds stupid. Only it isn’t. He’s the
one saying stupid stuff. He moves towards me, and I move back as well.
“I didn’t run away. You rejected and
dumped at the altar me.” I raised my voice at him, he didn’t flinch “Instead of
wallowing in self-pity, I took the opportunity that was offered to me and went
on with my life, like you did. Why do you care where in the world I am?” I
state as we continue our non-musical chair dance around the couch. In this
moment, I’m glad I arranged my furniture for ease of traffic. I know what
happens once he touches me. I wouldn’t be able to resist him, so my best
defense is to avoid the slightest contact and keep moving till he leaves.
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About the Author
A. Akinosho lives in her own little nest in
Illinois. An avid reader and enjoy reading thrillers, suspense and romance
novels (partial to romance genre). When, She’s not reading or keeping up with
life. She enjoys writing and creating twist to stories. She loves writing about
diverse characters, friendship and overcoming challenges through, what is
perceived as a weakness.
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I would enjoy reading this story. Sounds good.
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