004:Just a contract bride

CASSANDRA

I dropped the bread I was eating when a lady walked in, a tray of grape juice on her left hand, “I’m,, I’m sorry, I got hungry,” I instantly said and the lady just smiled.

“That’s fine, I’m Belinda. The head of all staffs in this particular building,” She introduced bringing her hand forth for an handshake, I welcomed it.

She was the one Nikola referring to earlier.

“Cassandra Andretti,” I replied, she went over to sink and trash the grape juice into the sink, open the tap to flush down.

“Cassy, you should eat something better than that bread, huh. Should I make you toast?” Belinda turned to me then asked.

“I,, I’m..I,,”

“I don’t take no for an answer. I will make you something better, you still love it and thank me,” She cut me off and brought out two eggs, broke it into a bowl, added two chili peppers and a green pepper and a fish sauce, with lots of spices.

I was already licking my lips, thank God I didn’t tell her no. She poured everything into the three different sliced bread and placed it in toast machine.

She pull out her glove and turn to me, “So while we wait for the toast, I’ve been hearing news from other maids that you’re the new guest Mr. Nikola brought home?” She asked while I nod.

“I guess I am,” I replied with a blush.

“Girl, whatever you did to Nikola to make him let you stay just continue with it, Nikola is a hard man and it’s difficult to see him bring another lady after his supposed bride, Rosa died,” Belinda added.

“I heard about her, I feel so bad for him,” This was the only thing I could say since I was so embarrassed about what my father did.

“You don’t have to be. Rosa crossed the line too, she went aboard trying to get on Nikola good side and it simply cost her life,” Belinda chipped in.

Wait, what?

“What do you mean?”

The toast machine gave out a sound, it was done, “Here, your toast,” She dished it on a plate, I took one of it and took a bite.

Was this what it means when they said, “heaven on earth?” The toast is so tasty and good!

“Thank you, it’s so sweet! So tell me, What really happened to Rosa?” I asked getting curious for an answer.

“Nikola wanted to shut his family members who kept bringing ladies to marry for him and not only that, he had bets from other mafia chain that worth billions and would only win if he gets a wife, which made him took in Rosa,” Belinda explained

Wait, does it mean am nothing but a bet? Ain’t I doomed?!

“Now, tell me, if they won’t come for her, for her life that worth billions. All she did was be on Nicola good side which ended up bad,” She added while I just felt absolutely lost.

“Why was she trying to be on Nikola good side?”

“Cassy, what else would be the benefit? Protection. Nikola protect whoever he likes, I’ve been working for him for such a long time and I know that for sure,” She added now walking out.

“Huh?”

“Yes that. To survive, become his favorite.” With that she left.

His favorite? How is that even possible for someone cold like him? Tsk! In my dreams!

I took the remaining toast and munch on it. “This taste so yummy,” I mumbled stepping it down with a fruit juice.

NEXT MORNING

I yawned getting up from the bed, I was really tired. Then a soft knock came on the door, “Who is that?” I asked walking towards the door, when I twisted the knob open, Belinda appeared.

“Good morning Cassandra,” She greeted with a smile. They were three ladies behind her, one with a pretty black gown, another with a red stiletto heel while the last one was holding a jar of green tea.

With questioning eyes, I looked at Belinda, “Err, Morning but can I get an explanation?” I asked.

“I received orders from Nikola that you should be dressed up,” She replied, I blinked my eyes.

Without no more questions, she walked in with her ladies, “I hope you’ve taken your bath?” She asked and I shook my head.

“Err,, can you please tell me what this is for?”

“Well, news reached me from your Husband, Nikola that you’re his new bride. I apologize for being clumsy yesterday, I shouldn’t have spill so much,” She instantly bow while I licked my lips flustered.

“Hmm, that’s fine but you haven’t tell me what the occasion please? I’m getting confused here.”

“Nikola wants you to meet his family. The DeSantos. It’s at the end of this building. It’s a family dinner,” Belinda smiled out softly.

“Huh?”

“I guess you haven’t been informed? Well, it’s the DeSanto’s family anniversary today which I believe it’s an honor to be invited as Nikola bride,” She added and while I just stood, dumbfounded.

“Is she finding it hard to process?” I heard his voice, he walked in. Nikola. Stunning as ever, looking super handsome in his emerald suit.

Gosh! What am I doing?!

He looked at me, I quickly look away, “Leave Belinda, I want to have a chat with my ‘Bride’” He instructed and I feel the sarcasm on the ‘Bride’

Belinda left after his instructions.

Nikola came closer, “Sign these. Your temporary contract,” He toss a folder to me.

“You’re meeting my family which means, you’re becoming my fake bride from now on, I just need one thing from you, little cat,” He stated

“What’s that?” I timidly asked looking at the folder.

“Don’t act like my bride until I tell you so. You’re a fake bride. Don’t overdo it, just a contract bride, gatita,” He whispers.

I simply nod, “Yes, I..know.”

“Get dressed and meet me at the car garage. I hate it when I wait, Little cat.” With that he walked out.