Chapter 2: Mr. Ethan Iverson

[Klaea]

I'm on my way to the marketing office, good thing that Mr. Iverson's arrival was moved this afternoon. My mind is still flying somewhere thinking what I just did earlier.

I agreed! I accepted his offer and the worst thing is I don't even know him! Even his name! Because after I accept his offer he just nodded and left me there standing leaving no words coming from him.

Gosh! If that's really true, then how are we gonna contact each kther about this matter if we don't know each other right? But if it's just a joke then that would be better, atleast I can still live single. 

My shoulder fell when I realized that what he offered is not a joke because it's for my sister's life. I'm willing to do anything just to save her.

I sighed and continue walking with a defeated expression. My life is really full of up side downs. 

"Klaea! Where have you been?! I've been looking for you since you left!" Mylene asked me worriedly as I entered the marketing office. I just look at her and gave her a weak smile. She might have noticed that I'm not in the mood so she guide me to go to my desk. I'm thankful that she's here with me.

"What's wrong? Why did you cry?" She asked softly to me. I looked at her and sighed before telling her about my sister's condition. I didn't tell her about that stranger and his offer, I need to keep it a secret since I'm still not sure if that stranger really mean that offer or he is just playing around. 

Mylene tried to let me borrow a money to her but I didn't accept it. I promised to myself not to borrow a money to my friends and that includes her. She might have noticed that I'm not gonna talk to her anymore so she left me alone and I'm thankful for that.

For the whole morning I didn't do anything but to think about my sister's condition and that guy's offer. I sighed thinking about what I just did. If he's really not joking about it, am I ready for this kind of living? 

I don't do relationships and now I just agreed to be married in exchange of my sister's hospital bill. Another sigh came out from my mouth and I just keep reminding myself that I just did that for Klouie, my little sister.

I lifted my head to look at the person who just entered the office, I saw Gretta walking to our direction and looking at me. Yes me. Let me rephrase it, glaring at me. 

This girl will not really stop. For the third time! I sighed again. "Fix yourself and be ready! Mr. Iverson is now here!" She shouted and clapped three times to get all of our attention. 

We immediately did what she says. We need to be presentable to Mr. Iverson's eyes. I looked at Gretta when she approached me. She raised her eyebrow to me before speaking. "Don't make any mistakes when Mr. Iverson is here Ms. Gray, I don't want bad impressions coming from Mr. Iverson because of your clumsiness." She said before leaving.

I can't believe on what I heard. Seriously? When will she stop? Did I do something to her that she's so mad at me like this?

"Don't mind her Klaea. Faster! Fix yourself! You look like a mess right now!" Mylene said and starts to help me fixing ny face, my eyes are swollen because of crying so hard earlier.

"You've really got the beauty Klaea." Mylene said while staring at me with full of adoration in her eyes. I blushed because of her compliment. They used to compliment me everyday but I'm still not used to if.

"Stop it Mylene." I shushed her, she just laughed at me before leaving me alone. I stand straight when a group of people entered the office. 

The board members with some bodyguards entered the marketing office. All of them were familiar already, that means Mr. Iverson is not here in our office yet.

I watched the man who entered last. Perfect body built. My jaw literally fell and my eyes widened upon seeing the last person who entered the marketing office. 

"This is the marketing office Mr. Iverson." One of the board member said and introduce Gretta to Mr. Iverson.

I can't believe this! Mr. Iverson and that guy in the elevator and rooftop is only one person! This can't be! 

I stared at Mr. Iverson who's currently staring at me too. I met his ocean pair of eyes and I instantly blushed when he smirked at me. What the?! What is wrong with me?!

I looked aways from our staring contest because I can't take it anymore. If I'll continue staring at him I might lose control and shouted at him right now because he didn't introduce himself to me earlier.

Wait, what am I talking about?! Why does he need to introduce himself to me?! He doesn't even know me! I mentally messed my hair out of frustration. 

Gretta clapped to get our attention. "Marketing employees, this is Mr. Ethan Iverson, the CEO and the only successor of Iverson Empire." 

Gretta said, she continued talking but my mind was occupied by the fact that I shouted at my boss earlier and he saw me at my weak state. My face heated up and I can feel that I'm blushing on the thought that the guy who offered me to marry him is my boss! The youngest billionaire!

After the introduction and short talks they left already. They said they are just visiting each floor of the Iverson Company. Before the left, I saw Mr. Iverson looked at me. 

I breathe when they're finally out of my sight. I realized just now that I've been holding my breath since they entered the office.

I weakly sat down on my chair. I feel like I'm carrying the whole world, realizing what's happening to my life now. "Hey Klaea!" Someone shouted my name.

It was Claire, one of my co-worker and also a great friend of mine. I asked her if she needs something. "What was that huh?!" She excitedly asked me and I looked at her with confusion written all over my face. What is she saying?

"What we're talking about is that staring portion of you and Mr. Iverson!" I looked at Mylene when she interrupted my conversation with Claire. My face heated up and I can feel that I looked like a tomato now "Oh that. It's nothing." I shyly said as I lowered my head.

They saw it! That's embarrassing! "Nothing? Really? But I saw how Mr. Iverson stared at you since they've entered our office!" Claire exclaimed and smiled at me mischievously. I glared at her but she just smirked at me. "Lower your voice." I told them.

They just smirked at me before continue talking like I was just an air to them. "Oh, the beauty of the Marketing team caught the attention of Mr. Iverson." Mylene said and I have to glare at her to shut her mouth. 

The two of them just giggled before leaving me alone. I took at deep breath because I feel like I would faint any minute now. This isn't what I'm expecting that will happen today! 

Afternoon came, and all of us were busy doing our assigned works. I focus on my work to divert my mind from all of my problems. I need a peace of mind even just for now. But that didn't last until our out time. 

Mr. Iverson secretary, Tyler just came in the marketing office saying Mr. Iverson wants to see me. Yes me! I can't do anything because he is still my boss even if I really don't want to see him now. Before I left the office I glared at Claire amd Mylene who's now smiling at me like an idiot. 

My heart is beating rapidly as I followed Tyler. The whole walk was silent and no one dares to break the silence. I calmed myself when we reached Mr. Iverson office on the top floor of the Iverson Company. 

"Mr. Iverson, this is Tyler. Ms. Gray is now here." Tyler said through the intercom. "Let her in." I heard him reply and my heart started to beat so fast again because of nervousness. Hearing his voice makes me want to run away now.

"You can go in now Ms. Gray." Tyler said and open the door for me. I looked at him and thanked him quietly before slowly entering Mr. Iverson's office. I can feel my sweat and I can feel my trembling hands. I'm really nervous. Why does he need to call me at this time?!

"Ms. Klaea Gray." I almost jumped when someone whispered behind my right ear. I stand there froze as I watch Mr. Iverson walk elegantly to his desk. 

I remain standing as he stared at me. I heard him sighed before speaking. "Are you going to stand there all day Ms. Gray?" Mr. Iverson ask and I immediately shook my head. I'm like a lost little girl right now. I really don't know how to approach him afyer what I've done earlier to him. 

"Then sit." He said using his cold voice. I slowly lift my head to look at him but I immediately lowered it when I saw him staring at me with his forehead furrowed. I slowly walked and sat down to one of the chairs infront of his desk.

"You already knew who am I right Ms. Gray?" He asked and I just nodded at him for response. "I'm asking you Ms. Gray use your mouth to answer." He said using his superior voice that I have to answer him utterly "Yes sir." 

"I think you already knew why I called you. So let's start talking about our deal." He said while looking at his laptop. "Sir, I just want to say sorry for shouting at you earlier, also I think the deal that we just talked about earlier is just a misunderstanding." I said and looked at him bravely. 

He slowly turned his head to my direction. "Are saying that you're taking back your answer earlier?" He asked me wearing his usual poker face. I nodded at him "Yes sir, I'm taking back what I said earlier." I answered nervously. I looked at him when he didn't say anything.

I thought he would let me "No. I'm not letting you." He said with authority. I looked at him with disbelief written all over my face. I was about to protest when he said something that made me shut my mouth. "If you really want to cancel our deal, how about your sister?" He added, not bothering to look at me.

I remembered my conversation with my mom earlier, they need to operate my sister, and that can only be done when we pay half of her hospital bill. I need half million for my sister and the one who can help me right now is Mr. Iverson.

And now, I'm trying to take back my answer to him. What am I thinking?! I mentally cursed myself when I realized that it was a stupid decision if I'm going to take back my answer. 

"So what are your decision Ms. Gray?" Mr. Iverson asked again and this time he looke straight to my eyes. "What are we going to talk about?" I shyly asked him. I saw how the corner of his lips turned upward and curved into a small smile. So handsome.

Wait what?! What am I talking about?! "Good choice Ms. Gray." He said and clapped his hands once. He gave me a piece of paper. "Read that Ms. Gray befroe we discuss about some important matters." He said as he continued browsing something on his laptop.

I looked at the paper and read it silently. Marriage Condition. Seriously? There still a condition? But on the second thought, I think this is better if we had conditions right? I mentally sighed. This day is really the worst day of my life!