Ruby stared wide eyed at Keith and she felt lost for words as his question kept repeating itself in her mind.
I’m dead.
How am I supposed to reply to that? I can’t allow them to find out that we haven’t had sex because we are not really a couple and neither can I lie that we have cause my stupid ass might start to stutter judging by how nervous I’m feeling right now. Ruby thought.
Well technically we almost had sex she thought and blood immediately started rushing to her cheeks at the thought of their car adventure, in the office as well and ke kisses her.
“Well grandpa we are both very healthy adults and married so of course we uhm do what every married couple do and stuffs” She laughed nervously and grandpa smiled.
“I’m not referring to stuffs Ruby, I’m talking about sex. Do you both have sex with each other or is Jaxon too busy to make time for that?” Keith stressed on the word sex and Ruby awkwardly coughed.
She can’t believe her in-laws are interested in their sex life and she cursed Jaxon in her heart for abandoning her to deal with the torture of answering this particular question.
For goodness sake they were not a couple so why would they have sex and why was Keith so interested in knowing?
“Grandpa, why are you suddenly interested in all that? It’s not really important what matters is that Jaxon and I are both fine.” Ruby replied sweetly and Keith smiled.
“I knew you guys were not a real couple but I wanted to check if things had changed between you but unfortunately it seems that everything is still the same between you.” Keith sighed and Ruby’s eyes widened.
“What are you saying grandpa?” Ruby asked with furrowed eyebrows.
“I know everything concerning how you both met down to the contract that you both made. I know that your marriage is nothing but a business deal, a show for the public and a means to protect his image and stop the rumors that have been spreading about him being gay. I know it all Ruby” Ruby’s breath hitched and she felt as though she might faint from shock.
She shook her head and Keith just gave her a disapproving look.
“I have always known that Jaxon would never willingly decide to settle down with any woman and that was why I added the condition that he had to be married before he would be given full access and ownership to his shares and I thought I had made the best choice but he decide to play it how I wanted and got a contracted wife instead I must admit I was disappointed but after Nana and I met you we immediately liked you because you are a very thoughtful, loving and selfless person…” Keith said all these with a warm smile on his face.
“I instantly liked you and I accepted you as my granddaughter-in-law. I know that things haven’t changed between you and Jaxon but i have fully accepted you in this family.” Ruby felt tears gathering in her eyes as she listened to Keith.
Ruby felt happy that he looked at her as his child and a part of his family. She felt overwhelmed by joy.
“You are family now Ruby and we both want it to remain so but it is not possible unless you take your relationship to the next step with Jaxon.” Keith deadpanned and Ruby thought about what he possibly meant by that.
How could she take their relationship to the next step when there was no relationship to begin with? How was she supposed to build a castle with a solid foundation?. Ruby thought.
“Ruby you have to secure your position in Jaxon’s life as his wife, it doesn’t matter if he sees your marriage as a contract as long as you work towards lighting the fire of passion between you both the contract wouldn’t matter anymore.” Keith said.
“How am I supposed to do that grandpa? You said it yourself that Jaxon never wanted a partner and he has also made it clear on various occasions so what could I possibly do to make him change his mind?” Ruby asked.
“Get pregnant.” Keith replied.
Ruby felt like her breath seized immediately the words registered in her mind. “What!” She shouted in shock.
“You heard me right Ruby. Get pregnant with Jaxon’s baby and your marriage will be sealed for life.” Keith said with a mischievous smile.
“Jaxon is the most responsible man out there and believe it or not he would never allow his own flesh and blood to suffer so the moment you give birth to a child for him he would never think of divorcing you… You are already his wife Ruby and we have fully accepted you into this family, get pregnant and secure your position.” Keith said seriously as he stared directly into Ruby’s eyes.
“But… how” Ruby mumbled, she felt lost and confused. Everything felt like a lot for her mind to process and she felt like a dull child at that moment.
“You are a very beautiful and smart lady Ruby. You have been staying with Jaxon for some time now. I’m very sure you’ve picked up on some of his habits and things he likes, try your best to get close to him and get pregnant.” Keith said.
“But grand….” Jaxon walked into the room and Ruby immediately stopped talking. What was he saying? How was she going to get pregnant and for Jaxon?
Through sex idiot!!
A voice ran in her head. But how? Jaxon and her were doing things but he did not look her who will fuck her anytime soon. And was definitely not going to be the one to initiate that.
“It’s all good Ruby just think about what I said okay?” Keith said in order not to alert Jaxon of their previous conversation.
Jaxon sat down and looked at all their faces suspiciously. He shrugged his shoulders and continued eating his food.