The night it all changed

 ~Andrea~

I spent the whole day with the family talking about things we will do when mom is discharged from the hospital. 

All this while, my thoughts were still on the big announcement that will be on the news tomorrow. 

It was night already and I made a decision to tell them the truth before I leave. 

“Mom, I want to tell you something.”

She turns to look at me,noticing the urgency in my voice. 

“What is the problem Andrea?”

“There will be a big announcement today at–”

I was still talking when my phone started ringing. If it was any other person, I would have ignored it but it was Derrik. That should mean he is calling to remind me and I can't skip it. 

Hum.

I gave out a deep sigh and looked around only to see everybody looking at me. 

The call ended while the phone was in my hand. 

“Andrea, who is that? Why didn't you answer?”

“I will answer that later, mom. As I was saying, an announcement will be–” 

The call came in the second time, cutting me off. If I miss this chance of telling them, they will see it in the media. 

“Go on and answer the call Andrea. You can tell us the problem after that.”

She was right. I'll finish the call and tell them everything they need to know. 

“Okay mom.”

I got out of the ward and called Derrik. 

“I asked you to answer faster when I call you. G*ddamn*t!”

There was no need to cuss and he should learn to be polite as well. I just can't keep up with his arrogance. 

“You should know I have other things to do rather than being at your beck and call Mr. King.”

“You should remember the rules, Andrea. I can decide to annul the contract right this very moment.”

“But you won't! You know why? Because, you need me as much as I need you. Stop acting as if you are doing me a favor when in reality, we're doing each other a favor.”

I had my fist clenched and my knuckles had turned white by now. He was just too annoying. I sure will go insane staying with him for a whole year. 

I'm beginning to regret my decision. I heard him sigh and continued. 

“I called to remind you of the program. Get ready, I'll pick you up when it's seven.”

I rolled my eyes when I realized I was right about him calling to remind me. 

“You didn't have to. I know what will happen tonight.”

Beep, Beep. 

I ended the call as soon as I finished speaking. I can no longer stand him. It was about an hour to seven, that means I have to leave immediately. 

Entering the room, they all turned to look at me once again. 

“Now, tell me, who was that? You sounded angry.”

Mom asked the moment I got inside. I was not aware they could hear me. Does that mean they heard the whole conversation? 

“Did you hear everything I said?”

“No, just the part you shouted. Can you also answer my question now young lady?”

“It was my boss. He called to remind me to get ready for the program and about that, I have to leave now.”

“What about the announcement you were talking about?”

“I will tell you when I get back!”

I shouted as I rushed outside and flagged down a cab. 

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I looked at myself in the mirror after dressing and couldn't help but stare in awe. I didn't do anything special, just a light touch of makeup. 

I wore a navy floor-length gown with a silver necklace and earrings that screamed wealth! I had my hair tied in a sleek bun and a silver chic clutch in my hand. 

I couldn't believe I was the same person in the mirror. Before I could continue admiring my new look in the mirror, a call came through. 

I needed no soothsayer to tell me who was calling. 

“I am outside your house. Be out in five minutes.”

“You can't just-”

Beep, beep. 

He ends the call before I can say anything. That arrogant b*stard.

I regret ever knowing him. If only I knew I did end up like this, I wouldn’t be so excited to receive that job offer. 

I glided downstairs with caution, not wanting to fall. 

Finally, I got to the door and in front of me was a black limousine. It was so beautiful and this time, I wasn't only going to watch from a distance but sit in it as well. 

Aah!! Is this some sort of dream? I don't want to wake up if it's a dream!! 

I stood glued as I watched the car. Then Derrik came out. Coincidentally, he wore a navy tuxedo with a crisp white shirt making it a matching outfit. 

OMG! How did we think alike? 

I must admit, he was looking handsome. His sleek side parted hair was giving. 

He came up to me like a gentleman and held my hand landing a kiss at the back of my hand. He did all this with a smile on his face and that gave him a much handsome look. 

Snap!

“Get back from your dream world Andrea. We're late already.”

D*mn! I was lost in thought again. Surprisingly, my thoughts were not about killing him this time. 

He looked at me with a devilish smirk as if he knew what I was thinking. 

I followed him to the car. The inside of the car was fire! 

The interior screamed luxury! A mini bar and a soft plush seat which was so comfortable. 

I would love to take a picture in this car but I know Derrik will definitely use it against me. 

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“We're here Andrea, act natural. I don't want people suspecting anything.”

I was nervous. Whenever I attend a meeting or a ceremony with him, I was never in the spotlight but this time, it will be different. 

I sighed. Taking in deep breathes to calm myself. This is the night. The night my identity changes in front of the whole world.