Chapter Fifty Four: Not A Nice Time

The word ‘anything’ seemed like a trigger word, it sparked so much darkness in him, it was like a world full of opportunities and possibilities, her desperation was a gateway.


And amidst her plea he thought of something, “be my girlfriend” the words struck her like a lightning bolt.

“You are insane,”

“You said you would do anything, didn't you?”


“But…”


“I will kill him, and I bet you, you can't prove anything ammy, so choose one, you either pretend to be my girlfriend or stand a chance to lose your lapdog, the ball is in your court, choose wisely”


At that point, Maxwell felt like he had hit gold mine, just watching the conflicting reaction was priceless he could almost taste the victory ahead, to save Jonah Amelia would do anything even if he dared her to jump off a bridge she would do it, few seconds back it was a limitation, but at that moment it was the only guarantee he needed to know that she was going to do his bid and would do it very well.


“Maxwell”


“Yes ammy?Have you decided yet? Your time is ticking, for all I know the sight of this man here makes my skin prickle, I want to cut another line on his skin, you know what?”


Maxwell walked towards a drawer at the end of the room, he pulled out a table knife, the sharp edge of the knife glittered underneath the light, sparked terror into Amelia's heart, she fell on her knees again, her hands clasped in a plea.


“Maxwell,”


“You have five seconds to make that decision, what ever you choose will affect how I react, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5”

He pierced the knife deep into Jonah's back. “No!, I accept, please spare him”


“Was it that hard now?”


He pulled the knife out, a sly grin plastered on his face, he cleaned the bloody knife with a rag close by, this was why victory felt like, if he had known that having Jonah in chains would push her to do his will he swore he would have done it long ago.


“What do you want me to do?, if you think sleeping with me will fill that dark void in your heart, then you are mistaken,”


“You think so low of me Amelia, I won't sleep with you, not if you want me to to, then I will glad, but soon enough, I will take it one at a time”


“Fu*k you”



“Soon” he responded.


Jonah was still unconscious, the only thing she was certain about was that he was alive, all this while he had no idea she was there, whatever they had done to him must have been really strong, she knew if Jonah was awake to witness all that Maxwell had been doing he would choose death than let her go through all this.


Amelia could not bear to see him dead, there was no way out, and somehow it was good that he was unconscious, it gives her enough time to do things at her own pace.


Maxwell walked up to her, giving her his hands, in an attempt to help her stand, but Amelia didn't take it, rather she stood up on her own, then walked out of the cell, she could navigate her way out, but couldn't move past his room. It was shut.


“Damn this automated door” she kicked and cursed till Maxwell walked into the room.


“At least let me go, you only asked to be a Girlfriend I didn't sign up for being locked up too”


“Well I wanted to talk with you first,”


Amelia hated the spot he had placed her in, all she wanted to do was leave but Maxwell was not having it, it was like he wanted her to get pissed so he would tag her for bashing out on him.


“What is it?”


“Since you will be my girlfriend, I want you to put pictures of me on your social media account”


“What!”


“Wait I am not done”


“Then go ahead, I need to sleep”


She folded her arms, his presence was exhausting.


“And we would make an announcement to moxley about our relationship, which means everyone In the hospital would be aware of both of us dating, and you would follow me to my lunch break with doctor John and Felix, they know how much I liked you and seeing that I have bagged you as my girlfriend would also be needed”


“You are an obsessed psychopath”


Amelia kicked the door again, she could not believe she had been placed in such a position, to play that dumb role, she wanted to rip his eyes out but she knew too well
That she wasn't going to win against Maxwell.


“Any other thing?”


“Kisses and hugs”

“Fine!, I get it Maxwell, now open the goddamn door!”


The sound of retreating hinges broke the odd silence, and without hesitation Amelia walked out of the room, her finger dug deep into her skin!She hated herself so much at that point.

“Damn him!Damn everybody!”


Back to bed, the night was oddly long, Amelia could notef a glimpse of sleep afterwards, she imagined her life with Maxwell it in, it was a horrible thing to imagine, but still, it was all channelled into saving Jonah from his evil clutches.


•••


The next morning, Maxwell had prepared food for them, he had insisted that she take pictures in her nightwear, Amelia was reluctant, but she had to, it was either that or Jonah died.


He promised if she was able to stay a week without misbehaving or making a fool out of him, then he would release her and there would be a break up.


Amelia agreed, she had no other choice at that point, with that being said, their account was updated, photos of Maxwell kissing her on the cheek and while he fed her pancakes were most popular.


They have bizarre comments and has pulled attention, he got what he wanted.


Jerk…


Amelia went back home to get dressed, and Maxwell volunteered to come pick her up, she didn't pay him any attention she just left.

Few hours later. He was parked outside her house, with a flower bouquet in his hands.


“Hello sweetheart, you look nice in scrubs”


“You know it's just work right?, the flowers were not needed”

Disgust flourished in har eyes as she pushed him away from the door then helped herself in.

“This is how I would treat you if you were mine. Because it's a pretence doesn't make it any less real to me, it might be fake to you, but I like you, I believe it will take a little bit of time but surely, you will come around”


His words fell on deaf ears, Amelia didn't respond.


Maxwell was frustrated, he opened the back door, placed the flowers inside, entered the driver's seat then drove to the hospital.


The news about them had caused a fuss back in the hospital, everyone was talking about it, it was unbelievable.


The sight of Maxwell and Amelia coming down from the car, pulled their attention. It was as though the work for the day had been suspended.


“Remember, you are the one obsessed with me, not the other way around, so quit the frown and smile” Maxwell whispered in her ears before he placed a kiss on her neck, her hands clenched to the unappealing feeling.


But she smiled afterward, they held hands and then walked into the hospital.


“Look at the new couples, i can't believe this!, ammy I am so happy for you!” a giggly tone from behind made her hair stand, Juan, her colleague was going to make her regret her actions she was sure of it.




“Hello Juan, good morning,” Maxwell chirped.


Juan grinned at him, she was the type of girl in high school who was friends with everybody just for some hot gossip, there was no hiding it that she only approached them because she wanted first-class information.


“Morning max, you look surprisingly nice today, you know?, I was already noticing some differences in the both of you, I didn't want to say anything, because…well it's very rare to see workers dating”


“Yes it is, but not with Doctor Amelia, it might have taken you all by storm, but I bet you, this relationship is going to be the talk of the year”


“ I am so happy!!, is Moxley aware?” she asked, her curious eyes paired at both of them.


Amelia hulled down a mouth full of saliva, she hadn't said anything because it was really a nice development to have to lie, the only words that crossed her mind were abusive words.



Words like, ‘go fuck yourself,’ or, ‘get your nose out of my business tou cheap gossiper’


But rather than all that, she chose the most pleasant.


“Moxley is aware, you don't need to worry”


“Oh that's great”



With that being said, it was time for the next phase of the plan, Maxwell leaned in then placed a kiss on her lips, she wanted to pull away but Juan was there.


“I love you” he whispered.


“Love you more”