The next morning, I woke up to my alarm ringing. I rubbed my eyes and stretched. “Ughhh.” I groaned. I had to get ready for work. I got up from bed, took a shower and got dressed. I was surprised that I didn’t hear Naomi's voice through the walls. She wasn't even in the kitchen or sitting room. I checked her bedroom, she wasn’t there. Was she out already? That’s impossible. She knew I didn’t have a car to take me to work. I grabbed my phone and dialed her number. She picked up on the first ring. "Naomi. Where are you?” I asked. “Didn’t you see the note I left on the table?” She replied. I looked down at the table and there was a small note. Ayanna. Won’t be going to the office today. My engineering team has a field trip. So I have to be there. I hope you won't mind. Take care, Naomi. I squeezed the note in frustration. "Naomi, what the hell." I yelled. "How can you do this? You know I need a ride. What the fuck am I supposed to do now." I said
Ayanna's POV I walked into the office at exactly 7:30. I didn't want to be late and have Mr Sinclair scold me. I went to the cafeteria downstairs to get his plain black coffee and got a latte for myself. I wondered when he was going to come and if his coffee wouldn't have been cold by then. I just decided to keep it in his office anyway so he'd see it once he comes. I opened the door to his office and there he sat in all his glory looking devilishly handsome, rich and powerful sitting on his executive chair. But he's not supposed to be here by now. I remembered his words yesterday, "I don't want to be here before you." An immediate frown appeared on his face and without looking up he spoke. " I thought I told you to be here before me and my coffee should be on my table as well," he stated calmly but with the way he spoke I know he was far from being calm, he was furious. What was I supposed to do? leave the coffee in his office overnight? "You did sir and that's why I'm here
Ayanna's POV I looked at all of them in confusion. Congratulations? I hope it was for something good, well no one says congratulations when something bad happens so well let me see where this leads. I looked at Travis wondering what he was up to, there was a small smirk threatening to escape his lips, I wondered what this was. "Congratulations on your engagement." his mother smiled hugging me Engagement? Me? Are they blind or can't they see my fingers are bare? Who am I even supposed to be engaged to? "I'm happy for you Ayanna, or should I say sister in law." Jenny beamed Sister-in-law? What the hell is Travis playing at? I was still confused as to why they were saying all of these. "I think you've got the wrong girl or there's a mix up somewhere." "It's okay baby, we can tell them," Travis said smoothly staring at me deeply. Oh God helps me. Tell them what? What's even with the pet name? He was shouting at me a while ago people, don't believe his lies. "Oh," I s
Ayanna's POV The next morning I was preparing for work when I got a call from my mom. I hope everything is alright with them, a call from her often meant that something was wrong. "Hello mom, is everything alright? " I asked and all I could hear was my mom sobbing. "Mom, what's wrong?" I asked already panicking. God, please let all be well with her. "It's about my illness," she said and my heart sank. Please God let him not be dead. "I had a heart attack and in an even worse condition than I was," she informed and I heaved a sigh of relief. At least she was still alive. "We have to do the surgery now." Surgery? But we don't have enough money for that yet. "But mom we don't have enough money for that." I panicked on the verge of tears. Where can we get that much money
Ayanna's POV We didn't go to work that day, we went shopping. He bought me a lot of things like jewellery, shoes and clothes, perfumes and makeup, he virtually bought everything a girl would need. At the store we got a lot of stares, people were wondering if I was the fiancée while Travis was being affectionate smiling and caring while I was playing the game too. "So we're going to be living together in my apartment till we get married." "Okay, so when are we getting married? " "I suppose you heard when Michael stated it," he replied. What would have been hard in saying the date? I tried remembering when and remembered when he said we had less than two months. Great! Now that we're alone in the car he's going back to his unaffectionate self as I care. I got out my phone from my bag and saw several t
We stood side by side in front of the car and the picture was taken. He wasn't satisfied with that then placed his hands around my waist and since he said it wasn't catchy enough we had to smile and take a more seductive pose. At the end of three more pictures, he was finally satisfied. All the pictures came out great, we looked good in all of them. The pictures looked believable enough.We got into the car and he instructed me to post the picture on Instagram with a tag that had to do with love and our engagement. I logged into my account and the followers I saw surprised me, the last time I checked I had just a thousand followers which I have no idea how I got since I wasn't active and haven't posted anything. Now I have 20k followers, I decided to follow the Sinclair family and posted the picture "Going out on a date with my fiancé." #Relationship goals, #fiance, #engaged, #love #myforever. I also tagged Travis and he followed me and liked m
I was sitting in the sitting room munching popcorn while watching a movie on Netflix when Travis came in. I was thinking he was going to walk away but he walked up to me dropping a package on the table and then left. I opened the package to find the latest iPhone and I'm not going to lie and say I wasn't excited because I am. He was probably embarrassed by the one I was currently using but I didn't care, I've always wanted that iPhone and he got me one.I went upstairs to his room knocking on the door to gain his attention, he opened the door and I realized. His tie and suit were gone and the first three buttons were off. His body was amazing I wouldn't deny that even if it was just a glimpse I caught."Are you just going to stand there staring at me or you have something to say?" He asked irritated."I just want to say thanks for the gift," I answered and he just frowned."It's not a gift, I just gave it to you to replace the sorry excuse you have for the phone
Ayanna's POV We were in the venue of the show, it was The Jolie Bennett show. It was one of the biggest shows in New York in which several celebrities were interviewed and never did I think that I will be on the show. I was quite nervous, though I was an escort with a bold personality I've never been comfortable with speaking in front of the crowd and now on a live show with a vast audience, thousands or millions of people could be watching and with just one flip they'd know that this is fake. I was in the dressing room, touch-ups were added to my makeup and the stylist was making sure my hair was still in place. "Two minutes to show time" someone announced I was getting nervous, what if they found out about this being fake. I'd be in a lot of trouble. I looked at myself in the mirror and I looked different not like the poor girl I knew but like a rich sophisticated lady. I had on a simple blush pink gown, diamond earring and necklace
Ayanna's POV During the lunch break, we were still both busy, he had been getting multiple calls and deals so we barely talked."Don't you think we should get a break?" I suggested and he didn't even look at me from the papers he was signing."We have to finish this today, there's no break," he said and I whined but he didn't even pay attention to me.Finally, finally, I finished going through and reviewing the files by eight and I was famished, he didn't even let someone order food for us and I'm sure he'd make me cook. We left the office by nine because Travis still had things to do and I nearly slept in the car on our way home."We're going for dinner, go get ready," Travis said as we climbed up the stairs."What? Out for dinner? I'm stressed as I am and I want to sleep even though I'm so hungry and now I'd have to get ready for dinner add that, the time we'd use in preparing it would be late, I can't wait that long. Let's just order pizza. " I said tiredly."Go get ready Ayanna,"
The next day they decided to explore the island, Ayanna had thought of all the fun things she could do. Snorkelling, swimming, eating and not to mention sunbathing, she had to work on her tan. They had activities for each day and today was sunbathing. They were outside receiving the free ocean breeze. She was wearing a light blue crop top and dark blue short shorts with her bikini underneath. She also had her shade to prevent the scorching sun from burning her eyes. She relaxed listening to the calm waves, drinking cocktail and reading a book.Travis, on the other hand, wasn't relaxing, he was attending to some issues with his resort on this very island. His upper body was naked but he had on a short and his shade too. Once he had finished doing what he was doing, he turned to look at Ayanna, how relaxed she was and he decided to join in but soon fell asleep due to exhaustion.Ayanna was bored, the book of no interest to her anymore. She started taking pictures to post on her Instagra
I had no idea where we were going but when we got to our destination I was surprised. It was an island and considering Travis status it was probably his. We were currently on a yacht to get to his house, the experience was exciting. I turned to look at Travis, he has been on the phone for a while. He takes his work seriously alongside treating me like a maid, hopefully, he wouldn't stay here. We got to the house and it was amazing, my mouth was left wide open, it's not fair that someone like him gets all this. "You'd catch flies Ayanna." Travis walked past me typing furiously on his phone. And if I thought the exterior was amazing, the interior was beyond beautiful. While the exterior had palm trees around, a pool and a hangout area. The doors and windows were made of glass and the house was well furnished with expensive-looking cushions, a table and let's not mention the stairs. Travis had a great taste in design. "The place is beautiful." I complimented and he replied in an
Travis POVIt turned out that he was having a meeting with some important people and he needed me to take notes mentally."The building would be structured to perfection Collins as long as the contract is ours," Travis spoke in his deep sexy voice"We trust you." Mr Collins said and his two other colleagues nodded.There was a lady in their midst who had been eyeraping Travis since and flirting with him but he barely paid attention to her, the poor girl."We can have lunch to fully go over the plans for the building," she suggested batting her eyelashes.She had done things to gain his attention, she purposely dropped her pen and had bent down to pick it, her butt directly facing Travis but he paid no attention to her. Later she opened her first two buttons complaining of the heat. I had nearly laughed at all the things she did and you know what made it funny, Travis never noticed or acted as if he did."I've gone over it with Mr Collins if you need any questions just ask him," Travi
Ayanna's POV Immediately after the wedding, Travis said we had to leave for the honeymoon, I didn't even pack any clothes. "Jenny already packed your bag, I have to be there by 1 pm tomorrow, we have to leave." "So this is just a business thing then," I asked "What's it supposed to be? For pleasure?" he asked mockingly and I scoffed. " I just wanted to make things clear to you that this is just what it is a contract nothing more so don't expect anything." "If I want anything I know where to go." He replied and I rolled my eyes, typical Travis. We got into the car and the driver drove us to the airport and we entered his private jet, I tried not to show my excitement too much, this was the first time for me to be on a plane and it was thrilling yet scary. We were sat beside each other although we wanted to be far away. He had taken off his suit and wore his shirt loose reading something in a file. I was dressed in a light red dress that I had worn for the reception. The
"Travis wouldn't be able to take his eyes off you." Bella beamed. The only reason Travis wouldn't take his eyes off me would be to make sure I don't run away. As if on cue my phone rang and it was Travis. "I can't wait to see you," he said and I knew it meant I can't wait to get this over with, I had to smile telling him I can't wait to see him either and in a warning tone, he added. "Be there." Getting to the venue of the wedding which was in a big church while the reception was holding in one of his hotel I saw some people I never thought I'd see and I rushed to hug them. It was my mother, brother ,Daisy and her family. I was beyond excited, even if they didn't want the marriage to hold they were here to support me. Even if the marriage was fake I was glad they could make it. "Thank you so much for coming," I said hugging them in turn. "Although I'm not happy with your marriage to him I have to be there for you because you're my daughter and I love you." my mom said hugging me
Ayanna's POV " I just want you to be there, I want you guys to come, I can't do this without you. It would mean a lot to me if you guys come please." I begged and I could see Travis relaxing a bit. I was actually going to tell my family but knowing what they will think of me stopped me and also I wanted to taunt him. I wanted them to come because this was going to be my first and last wedding, I wanted them to be part of it. "Please leave Ayanna and please don't come back except he's gone." he opened the door wide for me to leave and I could see the tears slip from my eyes. "We'd leave but I'd love for you to come, if not for me but Ayanna, it would mean a lot to her." he took my hand and I just let him take me out. I was shattered. As soon as we got to the car I started crying. I hated this whole thing, I hate the deal. I hate that I'm getting married to Travis, I hate that my mother and brother don't want to come and probably hate me. I hate my life and it's all because of
"Hurry up Ayanna" he angrily shouted. Travis had woken me up with a loud knock asking if I was ready and I was so surprised to see him all dressed in a casual outfit. I quickly dashed to the bathroom after he gave me ten minutes to get ready. "I'm here," I said running down the stairs to meet him. I didn't think he would take me, most of all not this early. I had intended to take my time, eat breakfast but here I am rushing to catch up with him. We got to the car and it was a four hours journey, thankfully he stopped by a restaurant and we had breakfast together, something that has never happened. We tried making small talks since people were watching, I even saw some secretly taking pictures. The journey was long and boring, we never said a word and I even slept at a time but finally, we had gotten to our destination. I got out of the car and when I thought he'd be on his way back he stepped out too. I began to pa
Ayanna's POV"You wouldn't do that." he sounded so sure as if he knew me too well as if he had a plan."Don't dare me Travis, we both know what I'm capable of doing." I threatened further meaning every word I said."Yeah, I'm sure we both know that you're capable of doing absolutely nothing." he retorted staring at me with hatred.Angrily I got out my phone, went to my Instagram, added a picture of us together and wrote. "It's all fake, Travis and I don't love each other, there's no wedding." I read out to him and all he could do was laugh."I dare you to post that Miss Davies." he coldly dared to smirk.I didn't take dares lightly, not especially when I'm angry. He seemed so confident that I wouldn't and I just had to prove him wrong.Just as I was about to post it my phone was yanked away and it was no one other than his mom giving me a hard slap as I turned around it was so painful I wanted to cry and Travis was laughing at me."And what'