BOUGHT FOR LOVE

BOUGHT FOR LOVE

last updateLast Updated : 2023-12-29
By:  Ezeh BlessingOngoing
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She was paid to make him fall in love with her, marry her and then disappear. Just when she thought things would go well and she would be over and done with her six months deal, Ria Gabriel found herself deep rooted and unable to untangle herself from the love web.

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Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

"Do you really have to leave us? You can find a job here Ria" a woman muttered, holding a young lady's hands. Her eyes were filled with unshed tears which looked like they were waiting to be told before dropping.

I have to mum, and you know that. there are a lot of opportunities in New York City and I know it won't be long for me to make you proud. I really want to" the young lady smiled, wiping off the tears on the woman's eyes which started flowing immediately she touched them as if they were commanded to do so.

Other members of the family stood there. None of them seemed to be happy with the young lady's decision but it looked like they had to accept it, even if they didn't want to.

Silence enveloped the room as series of untold emotions communicate amongst each other.

"Sister, you promised to take me along with you once you secure a job remember?" A young girl about 18 years of age grumbled, breaking off the silence.

"I will Myler, I surely will" came the replied of the sister who was going away.

"Ria! Ria!" A loud voice echoed from outside and a knock followed.

"I have to go now mum, seems like Ann found a taxi" Ria announced sadly. She pulled her mother in a warm embrace, pinched her younger sister's cheek and hugged a young man who looked slightly older than her.

"I will miss you big bro" Ria whispered into the young man's ear.

"Shiii!" He held out his forefinger to his lips. "We both know you aren't specifically going to look for a greener pasture, so you can wipe off that pretence on your face." He whispered back into her ear, smirking.

"Sam!" She exclaimed in a whisper, looking back to make sure her mother didn't hear him.

"Sis!" Came his taunting reply, his brows raised.

"You piece of shit! You better keep your mouth sealed" she gave him a light punch on the arm.

"Ouch!" He faked a groan. "Yes ma'am, your wish is my command" he saluted and made a sealed sign with his thumb and forefinger across his lips as he threw away the imaginary key.

"Good, Now pick up the bag mister, and see me off" she ordered and smiled at his frowned face.

"Bye mum, Myler be a good kid" Ria waved as the knock came in again and this time, a red hair popped in.

"Let's go Ria!!!" 

******

"So you're actually going all the way to New York to surprise James? I don't feel like he deserves it though" Sam frowned as they all walked down the street. 

The cab Ann found had already left because they were wasting a lot of time hugging each other and when the poor driver couldn't take it anymore, he zoomed off leaving them behind.

"You're just jealous you aren't the one getting the surprise" The red girl said. She's Ann. Ria's childhood best friend.

"Shut it Ann! I ain't jealous of that trash. I have no idea what Ria sees in that dude, I don't like him one bit" Sam countered.

"Well that's for you. The dude's hot, Give him that credit!" Ann beamed, flinging her right hand as she dragged Ria's box with her left hand— down the sloppy hill of the street.

"I'm gonna miss this place" Ria muttered in a sad tone. She paused and took a moment to look around the street she grew up in.

"I can't believe you're leaving Oklahoma for New York girl. I wish I could also go there" Ann pouted as she stopped walking. She'll miss her friend terribly.

They have been friends ever since they knew the meaning of the word 'friendship' and had grown inseparable. It's hard for her to say goodbye even though she's happy for her friend, she isn't entirely happy for she was going to miss seeing her only friend around.

Ria noticed Ann had stopped walking and went to her.

"Are you crying?" Her eyes melted as she noticed the teardrop on her friend's eyelid.

"Please don't make me join you Ann" Ria muttered as she embraced her friend, Wiping off her tears.

"I will miss you so much" Ann sniffed.

"Awwww! What a cry babies!" Sam mocked, watching them.

"James better be worth all this sacrifices" Sam added silently.

He doesn't know why the name James gives him the irk. He doesn't like the man even though he did nothing to him but since his sister loves him so much, he had no choice but to let her be with him.

Whatever makes her happy, he shall support.

James birthday is in two days and Ria wanted to surprise him by moving to his state. They've been in a distant relationship for two years and Ria thought it was time she go over to him.

At first, Sam wasn't in support of the idea of Ria moving to New York. "What if the relationship doesn't work out, his sister would be left homeless?" He had thought but as Ria kept pleading with him to accept, he had no choice but allowed her.

Because he doesn't want her to be sad, Sam had to agree even though he doesn't entirely trust James, Sam doesn't want to hurt his sister.

They finally found a taxi after walking for minutes.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay back Ria?" Sam glanced at his sister, hoping she would just forget about the trip and go back with them.

Ria smiled at her brother. She could see the crease of worry on his forehead. She knew he doesn't like James but has to support her since she love him. Moving forward, she pulled her brother into a warm hug.

"I will call you once I settle alright?" Ria reassured. Sam sighed and pulled back. He was stopping himself from crying.

That was the first time one of them was ever leaving Oklahoma for another state.

Ria got into the taxi after her luggages were taken to the trunk.

She waved at her friend and brother until she could no longer see them.

Smiling, she pulled out her phone to call James. He picked at the first ring.

"Babes!" she called happily, fighting hard not to tell him she was on her way coming to New York. She wanted to capture his surprised reaction when he finally sees her.

"How are you love?" James asked sensing the happiness in her voice. 

"I'm okay, I just missed you" Ria replied grinning. Well she was going to see him in few hours time. 

"I missed you too babe. I wish you were here" James hissed.

They chatted some more and Ria had to end the call when the taxi got to the airport.

She alighted from the taxi, paid and headed into the airport. See you soon my love!" She thought aloud.

"Bye Oklahoma! New York City here comes Ria!!!" she sing sang happily as she dragged her suitcase into the airport. 

*****

Few hours later...

The plane landed and Ria alighted. Her joy knew no bound. She would finally be meeting her boyfriend. They've been dating online for two years and hasn't seen each other. James planned on coming to Oklahoma to see her but Ria decided to surprise him instead by moving over to him.

Getting her luggage, Ria brought out her phone and dialed James number but it lead her to voicemail.

Since she had his address from one of their numerous chats, she decided to go over to his house. It would even be more surprising if he opens the door and sees her.

She got a taxi at the airport and handed over the address to the driver.

Staring at the beautiful city she would be living in henceforth, Ria breathe in excitement.

The taxi stopped at a block of apartments. Ria stared at the building and wondered how she would locate James's apartment.

Dragging her box, Ria got inside the building and met the receptionist who directed her to the apartment on her address.

Stepping out of the elevator, Ria was able to locate the number on her address book. There it was, apartment 106 staring back at her.

She heaved a sigh of relief as she rang the doorbell. She waited patiently for him to open up. 

"Who's there?" she heard a female voice. A very familiar female voice and if she was making any mistakes, that voice belonged to someone she knew.

 Concluding it was a mistake and she might be at the wrong address, Ria waited out for the door to open. She could ask the person about James if she happens to be at the wrong door and hopefully, She would be showed the right door" she thought.

Her heart flew into her stomach immediately the door opened and a figure appeared. Ria clutched her chest. Standing before her in a short towel was Pam, Her cousin sister who stays in California. 

She had introduced James to Pam during Christmas the previous year through one of their numerous video calls. What was her sister doing in New York. At her boyfriend's house?" Ria couldn't stop thinking. 

"Pam?" She called out in a gasp, Maybe she's mistaken. Maybe the lady was just her cousin's lookalike. She was still trying to convince herself the person standing in front of her wasn't her sister when Pam also mentioned her name.

"What are you doing in New York Ria?" Pam asked but before Ria could say another word, another figure on towel came out addressing Pam as sweetheart and asking her who was the door.

"James?" Ria froze. She doesn't need a soothsayer to inform her what was going on there. It was as clear as daylight.

Hitting him hard across the face in a resounding slap, Ria fumed. "So this is what I get from leaving my family and start to be here?" Her eyes watered but she blinked back the tears.

"I should have known, I should have believed Sam's conscience when he kept calling you an asshole. I should have known you were truly an asshole."

"And you Pam," Ria faced her cousin who didn't even looked remorse. "You didn't need to go behind me to take him, You should have been more bold and not pretend to dislike him while you were busy hatching on lashing him"

 "It's obvious I am disturbing your fun, I'll see myself out" Ria picked up her box and left the apartment ignoring James call.

She doesn't want to see any of their cursed face nor does she want to exchange anymore words with either of them.

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27 Chapters
CHAPTER 1
"Do you really have to leave us? You can find a job here Ria" a woman muttered, holding a young lady's hands. Her eyes were filled with unshed tears which looked like they were waiting to be told before dropping.I have to mum, and you know that. there are a lot of opportunities in New York City and I know it won't be long for me to make you proud. I really want to" the young lady smiled, wiping off the tears on the woman's eyes which started flowing immediately she touched them as if they were commanded to do so.Other members of the family stood there. None of them seemed to be happy with the young lady's decision but it looked like they had to accept it, even if they didn't want to.Silence enveloped the room as series of untold emotions communicate amongst each other."Sister, you promised to take me along with you once you secure a job remember?" A young girl about 18 years of age grumbled, breaking off the silence."I will Myler, I surely will" came the replied of the sister who
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CHAPTER 2
Trotting down the street of New York where she knew no one, tears pouring heavily down her eyes like flood, Her hair in shambles from her dejected pulls, What has she done to herself by coming over to a state she knows no one all for a man?A man who she just caught cheating on her with her cousin. A lump formed in her throat and she swallowed it down, painfully. She kept on walking, eyes and legs having no idea of their destination yet they kept moving. The night which was fast approaching.It was already dark even though the street lights and busy street made it feel like it was still day. A plus for her.Her phone vibrated in her purse and she let out a tired hiss. If only the phone knows— it would seize from ringing. The had been ringing non stop and beginning to irritate her. She could easily pull it out and silence it or put it off but her hands were too stiff from pain to do that.Ria knew her family were probably the one calling. They must be dead worried about her since she
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CHAPTER 3
Damon tried waking her up but she wouldn't bulge. He tried shaking her hands off but they grasped tightly onto his neck."Shoot me! Girl are you a witch?" He fumed. What the hell was she doing sleeping on his body. "Get off me, I need to go! I didn't bring you here so you can't sleep on my body" Damon fumed. She wouldn't even bulge. How come a tiny body like hers feels so heavy and hard to pull away. What kind of strength does she possess?He doesn't even know her and he certainly wouldn't be taking her to his house because he doesn't trust strangers. She might be a set up or a trap set by his enemies and he wouldn't fall for that even though she doesn't look dangerous."Hey! Hey drunk girl wake-up. I need to go" he shook her again and this time, she mumbled something but he couldn't make out what she said."Hey drunk girl what are you saying? Get off me" Damon muttered. At this point, he just wanted her off him. He needed to go home. He has had enough and needs some rest."Drunk gi
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CHAPTER 4
"I don't believe what you're telling me dude," Chase announced. His eyes staring at Damon the whole time. "Do you mean to tell me that you, Antonio Damon Sinn, the cousin I've known for ages took a drunk girl to a hotel and even slept on the same bed with her? No! That's too hard to process" Chase Cackled.They were in Damon's house. After Chase picked him up from the hotel, Damon wouldn't tell him what he was doing at the hotel until they got to his house and after telling him what happened, Chase stare at him like he had lost his senses.Moving over to the mini wine bar situated at the corner of the dinning room, Damon took out a bottle of wine and headed back to the sitting room."I don't expect you to believe. It's too hard for me to process also. I didn't even see her face properly" Damon slumped on the couch, his hands massaging his neck. "Wait, you aren't pulling my legs? Ofcourse you don't joke around" Chase realized and immediately dropped the wine he was about to pour for h
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CHAPTER 5
Two days later...Ria finally got a job in a construction site. She remember roaming around the street two days ago after leaving the hotel the nice man took her to. She went into different stores, eateries and restaurants in search of any available Job but either they doesn't have vacancy or they don't provide accommodation.It was getting late and she was looking for where to sleep when she spotted an uncompleted building. She thought to sleep there and continued her search the next day. When she got to the building, It was still under construction and few people were still around. She waited for them to finish and leave before she came out of her hiding.She found herself inside one of the rooms and thankfully, it has a door. She went into the room and bolted the door from inside.Keeping her box by the wall, Ria brought out two thick clothes which she spread on the tiled floor and laid down. Immediately her back touched the floor, Ria fell fast asleep. She woke up the next mornin
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CHAPTER 6
"Remember everything I told you about my son. He doesn't joke with his early morning coffee so you have to always go on time to prepare the coffee" Lady Lizbeth muttered, shoving through lines of luxurious clothes.They were in a boutique to get classic items for Ria. Lady Lizbeth wasn't going to allow a wretched looking girl appear in front of her son.Her plans needs to work well and it starts with filling Ria's wardrobe."I remember everything ma'am. You don't need to worry. I can do all" Ria assured. She was already tired of going over everything. She wasn't a dumb that doesn't know how to do things or forget things easily as lady Lizbeth thinks of her."Good you do. No mistakes from you. Here, go try this gown" Lady Lizbeth handed a white not so short gown to Ria. I told you White is my son's favorite color so most of your clothes should be in white. Don't mess up" Lady Lizbeth warned."I won't" Ria collected the clothes and went into the closet to try it. This should be the hund
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CHAPTER 7
"Get out if you have nothing to say" he seethed not looked at her with any familiarity."I'm sorry sir. I'm your new assistant and I brought you your coffee" Ria muttered. He clearly doesn't remember her or doesn't even give a damn about her.How would he remember when she's just a drunk girl he met at a clubhouse and took to a hotel. There wasn't even any thing to remember but it hurts anyway.She remembered every minute they spent and hoped to see him again but here he was, three days later without even blinking with familiarity. Knowing this prickles her heart."Assistant? How come I have a new assistant? Anyway drop the coffee and Leave" He ordered.Ria nodded and dropped the coffee. Fighting hard not to cry, she turned around and left the office. She doesn't know why his action hurts her but her heart was in deep pain. It was as if a knife was stabbed right into her heart.Entering her office, Ria blinked off the tears trying to let lose. She wouldn't allow that ruin her makeup.
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CHAPTER 8
Ria couldn't believe what Chase just told her. How is that possible? She knew the things she said to him would harden his heart but how come he didn't want her to leave again."But I said things I shouldn't say to him. Mr Chase maybe he was just pulling your legs. I'm sure that man— sorry boss would never consider taking me back not after all I said to him."You challanged him Ria. The man was temporary sent to the school of shock. You might not know but no one has ever spoken to Damon the way you did. Maybe he wants to see more" Chase explained."Should I be scared Mr Chase?" Ria inquired. Her heart was beginning to pound.What if he kept her in order to deal with her. Maybe he doesn't want her to go Scot free after what she did."I don't know Ria. I have no idea what's going on in Damon's head but you need to be really careful"Damon isn't one to forget things easily so you really need to be careful and mind the things you say around him" Chase cautioned."Now I'm really scared. Sho
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CHAPTER 9
Ria got back from work late at night. She had a very long day and just needed a very long warm bath to calm her nerves.Peeling off her clothes, she made her way to the bathroom. She turned on the shower and sighed in relief as the warm water hit her soaking her skin in relief.She stayed under the shower for a while and when she felt her nerves had calmed, she dried her skin and tied the hotel's bathrobe.The doorbell rang and since she ordered food for dinner, Ria went straight to open the door."Lady Lizbeth?" What the heck!" Ria exclaimed. What is the woman doing in her hotel room at this time of the night" Ria thought."Don't be surprised. I've been calling for for the past one hour. Where the hell did you keep your phone or were you intentionally avoiding my calls?" Lady Lizbeth nagged as she shoved Ria aside stepping into the room."I was in the shower ma'am. I didn't hear the phone ring" Ria explained."You were in the shower for a whole hour? Are you giving birth in there?" L
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CHAPTER 10
Ria stood staring at Cathy. She didn't do anything to her and her ruined makeup wasn't her fault but the way others kept murmuring and throwing pitiful glances at her made her think twice.Cathy's eyes were covered with fury. They were as red as blood. She turned to a mirror and let out a scream."You fool! She yelled and raised her hands to hit Ria" Ria closed her eyes waiting for the pain she would get from the slap to hit her but then she heard an authoritative voice."You have no right to hit my assistant" A voice everyone fears filled the room.Everyone's eyes turned to the entrance. Damon stood by the double door, his expression remained stoic. His eyes were fixed on Ria. They all gasped on seeing him there in the studio. He has never appeared at the studio and not every model know him. They all hear and fear his name but only few are opportuned to see him once."But Damon she ruined my makeup" Cathy cried out.It's Mr Damon to you" Damon shot her a cold glare."I'm sorry Mr Da
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