“So quickly? I thought he said thirty minutes?” Taking my purse, I head straight for the elevator. “Wow! You look stunning!” He said, on sighting me walking towards him. “Thank you! I hope I didn't overdo it?” I said, feeling shy from his hard stare. And I wonder why! I am the one always in control, not the other way around! So what's up with this new attitude around men? Or perhaps, just around Murphy?. “Nah! It's simple dressing but stunning!” He said, still staring at me. “Okay! Shall we?” I said, and he quickly opened the car door with a gentle smile. “Thank you!” I said on entering the same sporty car earlier on. “You are welcome, ma'am!”. With that, he drove off. “So, where are we going to?” I asked him after a brief silent between us. “To somewhere simple, quiet, but amazing!” He said with a smile. I noticed his tight grip on the steering wheel and wondering what he is nervous or anxious about!. “Alright!” I said and then turn to look at the bright, busy street. He d
“What is it?” She turns to look at me, the moment I unconsciously sighs out loudly. “Nothing, Alexis! Alright, we are there!” I said quickly changing the topic. Looking for a good place to park the car, I came out and open the car door for her. “Wow! It quiet, and looks simple too!” She said, looking around the Chinese restaurant. “You like it here? We can go elsewhere if you want to!” “No…I love it here. Actually, I hate crowdy places!” She replied and i smiled, while we both walked towards the restaurant with few customers. “Hello, Murphy! Long time, no see!” a slim build man, who is the husband of the owner of the restaurant, said with his English-Chinese accent. “Hello, Mr Liu! How are you doing?” I replied with hug. “Fine, fine! Welcome, miss!” He said to her with a handshake. “Thank you sir!” She replied, blushing. “Murphy! How are you doing, pretty boy?" Mrs Lui, a beautiful middle aged woman, who is the owner of the restaurant, said on seeing me. “Am fine
Wow! Hearing it makes me wants one too!” She. “Of course you can share with him, if you want to!” Mrs Lui said and then turn to wink at me. Looking at retreating figure, I smiled within my myself. Soon, the hot pot arrived and was place on the table especially made for it. Looking at her face, I saw her swallowing her hard. Ten minutes later, we were done. Checking my wristwatch, it was getting late, and I need to drop her at home before driving back home. “Are you okay?" I asked on seeing her rubbing her arm due to cold. “I'm fine, just a little bit cold!” She replied, still rubbing her arms. “Please, excuse me for a minute!” I said, stood up and went to settle the bill. “Let me take you back home, Alexis! The weather is kinda of cold tonight!” I said and she nods her eyes. Opening the car door for her, she enters and I did the same. I was about driving off when Hang ran down to us. Takes some notes from my wallet, I havw it to him and he smiled happily. “Do ta
ALEXANDRIA POV Yawning loudly, I slowly open my eyes to fully comprehend where I am! Slowly I remembered waking up in the middle of the night feeling thirsty only to drink the cup of tea with a strong lemon taste kept besides the bed. Looking at my bare feet's, I suddenly jolt up from the bed. “How in the world did I end up in the bed?” I said, checking, and finding my clothes still intact. Feeling relieved, I sat down on the edge of the bed while the memories of last night flashes through my mind. “Murphy is such a nice guy!” I said smiling. “Unlike some dude, who took advantage of my helplessness!” I said on remember what happened the last time between me, and Fred. Standing up, I walked into the bathroom, giggling while freshening up. After checking up on Sande, her grandma, and my dad with a phone call, I decided to phone Murphy. The phone rang for a while before he picked up. Hearing his voice made my stomach did a little rumbling sound. “Hello” He sounded like someone
What promise? Can you kindly remind me about it?” I said politely, not wanting to get on her bad side, so early. Woman and their anger about men's forgetfulness. “About helping me around the city, today? Remember i mentioned going out for shopping today?” She said and i sighs out softly. What about my decision to stay away from this woman?. I ask myself inwardly, when my dick refuses to cool down. “Are you busy today? If you are, please don't not let me disturb you!” She said in a hurry, and I sensed fear. Quickly, i immediately interrupted her. “No….no…nothing of such, Alexis! I will be glad to help you out!” i said, breathing out through my mouth. Wondering if I am making the right decision. “So, when are you ready?” i asked her while I tried to calculate the time for mine own sake. Women, shopping is literally an entire day event. “How about an hour time?” she replied and i paused, trying to check out mine schedules for the day. “One hour later, is fine by me!” I will come
Thank you, dear!” The items were carefully packed and the cost deducted from her account as wanted by her. “This is yours?” She said, handling two box of dresses to me. Looking at her, I was deeply amazed by ber action. Initially, I thought she was buying them for something else. “Thank you Alexis! Wow! This is amazing, and I really appreciate your kind gesture!” I said, looking at her with a different kind of look I can't even tell what it means. “Why are you looking at me like that?” “Like what?" I said, while helping her to put the boxes in the boot. "Anyway, forget it! I still have some cash left in my account. Do you know a very nice place to have breakfast?" She turns to asked me. "Yeah! Why did you asked?” "Alright, let's go there! It's my treat today!" "Alexis! You really don't have to! Let's go home!" I said, already feeling worried for the little cash left in her account. How do I send money to her without her suspecting anything?. “Are you worried about me? Don
ALEXANDRIA POV Murphy actually is a very nice guy, and I am beginning to like him. Waking up feeling peaceful in my spirit, I freshen up, make breakfast of scrambled eggs, toasted bread, and tea. After eating I decided to put a call across Sande. “Hi, girl! How are you doing?” She sounded a little bit low on the phone and it was unlike her. “Are you alright! You don't sound too good!” I asked, feeling worried. “Nothing to worry about, Alex. I am perfectly alright!” She said trying to cheer up. “Sande! When did you start hiding something from me? This is unlike you! Tell me, what is wrong? If it is something I can fix, I will gladly do so!” I said. “I am fine, Alex….”She was still saying something when I suddenly heard someone else voice at the background. “Tell her the truth, Sande, and quit trying to prove how strong of a girl you are! Jeez!" A loud female voice with a heavy Filipino accent spoke up, and I became more worried. “What in god's name is going on, Sande?” I sai
On getting to the estate gate, we were stopped by some men in black suits who seems to be the security men. “Hello, ma'am! You can't go in without an invitation!" One of the muscled chest men, said with her baritone voice. “Invitation? Oh! I was given one by someone living here!” I said, handle over the card to him. He looked briefly at the exclusive card, then turns to look me as if determining if I am worthy of being given such am invitation. “Excuse me, please!” He said then stepped aside to make a call using the walker-talking phone. I saw him nodding his head to whatever the receiver was saying, then he walks back to us. “I am deeply sorry for the troubles ma'am! Please, you can go in!” He said, and the gate made a loud sound before opening slowly. Zooming off, I was struck by the beauty of the housing design has we moves by. Well, it seemed entire estate was owned by just one person.“Wow! He must be freaking rich to have such a magnificent estate” I said loudly and I s
“Now, tell me doctor Kim? Is she…is she in any sort of danger? Is she…is she dieing?” I asked coldy, my eyes red from fear, and uncertainty.“Please, stop that! My baby isn't dieing, or going to! Right, doctor Kim?” My mom asked, already walking towards us.“Of course not, Mr Chester!. She is fine, Lady Ave!. But she needs a lot of bed rest, and medications to help boost up her immune systems, especially her white blood cell. She must have have seen or experience a great deal of ill experiences…!” He was still trying to say something when I interrupted him.“I'll experiences like what? Make me understand you better, doctor Kim!” I tried to refrain myself from yelling at the top of my voice. God! I'm going crazy!.“Like trauma, Mr Chester! Traumatizing situations or reoccurring experiences that might have happened to her which can cause damages to the nerves system, or brain if not properly handled. She is a strong lady, but the limit has been crossed. I would recommend she undergo the
I fell in love with the simple, yet elegant decorations. It made me feel a little bit at home.Ten minutes later, I was done. You look beautiful, ma'am!” Selena said after putting the final touch to my clipped bun-hairstyle.“Thank you!” I said while staring at the sea blue eyes gazing back at me from the dressing mirror. The emerald necklace compliment the black color off-shoulder styled lengthy gown. Suddenly someone knocked gently on the closed door.“Yes!” Quickly Selena went to check out the reason for the knock. Opening, and closing back the door swiftly, I couldn't tell who the person was.“Ma'am, It's time!” She rushed towards me while I stood up slowly. Holding my black color clutch sized purse, we both went downstairs, where he was already waiting for me.“I thought I said twenty minutes?” He said while checking his wristwatch, the moment he saw me. “Sorry I'm… .. late!” I paused on my words on seeing him dressed up in a simple white color totem-neck styled long sleeve swe
“What?” I said, deeply embarrassed with his stare. “You love it so much?” “You can say that again!” I said before chewing on the noddles with chopsticks, no longer embarrassed of his silent stares, and smug smile. He can go on watching me without eating, while I finish off everything. Murphy did informed him well about my favorite dishes. Eating more of the noddles, and pork meat, I suddenly saw something shinny inside the broth of the noddles. Curiously, i picked it up with the chopsticks. On seeing what it is, a loud gasps unconsciously escaped from my mouth. “I know it's not a proper marriage, but what is worth doing, is worth doing! Will you do me the honor of being my contract wife?” He said, already on his knees, staring intensely at my eyes, and I went mute unsure of what to say or how to respond to his crazy question. “Despite my traumatic past, yet I have always secretly hoped and dreamed about the day of being proposed to by a man that loves me. But what should I called
“I know it is possible for million of people to have the same eyes color, but how can they feel the same? The hidden warmth, and kindness behind the cold aura emitting from him, just like Murphy's” I thought inwardly while his eyes keeps trying draw me in, to trap me, and make me one with him. “Are you done?” He suddenly asked, and I jolt out of my thoughts. Swallowing my saliva back, I shifted uncomfortably in the seat before releasing the seat belt. “Yeah! Can we go in now?” I said, looking away from his face, feeling embarrassed. “Right after you, Milady!” He said with a soft chuckle, and I paused on my track. “Is there something you are not telling me?” I turned to look at him. “Humm…Something like what?” He asked, I saw those hints of fear in his eyes again. “I don't know! Maybe you should tell me about it!” I watched him nervously rubbing his palm against each other vigorously. “Tell you what, Alexis?” Listen dear, I am not hiding anything from you, okay! I wouldn't h
“Oh! That is kind of you sir!” I said, feeling relieved a little bit when he informed me of his intentions of taking over my father's medical treatment immediately. At least, my decision is not in vain. “You mean this evening? Alright! I will get prepared before then. Okay, see you later, bye sir!” Ending the call, I breathe out again. He is indeed not wasting time. Since he wants to officially introduce me to his parents before the commencement of the wedding plans, I need to start preparing myself for a gorgeous dress to wear. Taking a brief look at the quiet front view of the compound, I closed up the window and walked away. ************ CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV Waiting restlessly the second day, I gave up hope of her ever accepting my offer until I received her call. “Yes!” I did a happy fist up in the sir before pacing around the room, wondering what to do next now that she has finally accepted me. Suddenly I stopped on my track, picked up my car keys and head out of the hous
“I knew it! I knew it was going this direction, but not the way I envision it to be!. So, what was your reply?” She giggled happily, and I wished I never wasted my time discussing it with her. She was going to make me agreed to it in the first place! Well, not that I had a choice, though!. “Nothing yet! He give me two days to think about it!” “Listen girl! There is absolutely nothing much to think, or worry about. Consider it as a job employment were you are being paid handsomely at the end of the month!. A marriage with convenience? And just for six months?. Girl, you are in for some luck! Chances of you getting a better medical treatment for your dad is slim! Plus an avenue for you setting up your future is guaranteed! So what are you scared of?” She asked the question that have made me restless since I came back from the party. “Yes! What am I really scared of? Afraid that I might end up loving him? Or afraid that I might miss a chance with Murphy?” I questioned myself inwardly.
“Welcome home, sir!” The housekeeper hurried out to welcome me.“Thank you Mrs Williams!” I said while one of the bodyguard’s opens the car door for me. “Are you going in, sir?” She asked slowly, and I turned sharply to look at her, puzzled by her question.“Is there any reason for me not to enter my own house, Mrs Williams?”“No sir! Well, sir….” She started stuttering, and I watched her moving her arms behind her back nervously.“Is there something you are not telling me, Mrs Williams?” I narrowed my eyes at her.“I……well, I……i…..” She kept on stuttering, and I became confused.“Welcome back from the party, darling!” A female voice I have come to dislike sounded. Turning slowly to the direction the voice was coming from, I saw Sofia cat-walking towards me.“Now listen to me, Mrs Williams! The next time you allow strangers into my house without my consent, consider yourself sacked immediately!” I said coldly, while she nods her head vigorously to my words.“Yes..yes, sir!”“Who is a
“And why is that?" She interrupted , frowning her face. "Because you are the wife, and hence I won't want eyes on your reputation as well as that of my family’s?" "Oh! I get it! Well, honestly, isn't fair!” She said, but I choose to ignore it. “The fifth one, I like I said, no flirting with the opposite gender as a married woman, and don't expect any form of intimacy from me!” I said, and she breathes out softly. “I have a condition too!" "Go on please!” “I won't be working with you at the company! And can we live separately?” She asked, and I frowned at the last part. “How do you intend to make it look real to the outside world if we were to be living separately? As the wife of a famous billionaire, all eyes especially the media eyes will be on you, finding faults from all angles!” I explained, and she breathes out softly, again. “I am smarter than she is! No man will flirt with my wife even if it a contract marriage!” I said inwardly. “Do you agree to my first request th
“Thank you, Sir! You don't look bad yourself!” She replied. “Hummm…” “Go ahead!" I said when she hesitated from saying something. “Have you been able to call Murphy? His mobile number isn't connecting any more!” “Are you that worried about him?” I asked wondering if I should be happy about this or not. “He is my very good friend, of course I will be worried about his safety!” She said as a matter of fact. “While I believe he is fine, but I haven't heard from him either. His line isn't connecting just like you rightly observed!” I said, suddenly annoyed for no reason. “If you say so! But kindly let me know whenever you can reach him!” “No problem!” I said before opening the door to a place that I haven't been to in a very long while. “Is this your…?” She turned to stare at me, looking surprised. “Yeah, it is!” I said feeling proud of my decision of bringing her here. “This is beautiful!" You must have spend a great part of your childhood here!" She said, running her elegan