Chapter-6

Author Pov

"After two days I am going to visit Stroke Enterprises to finalizing the contract. You have two days to think and to make your decision. If you say no then it's a no. We will never meet again and you will never have my forgiveness. But if you say yes then be ready because you should know what you're getting yourself into. It's all on you."

Again his words echoed in her head as she stared at the raindrops rapidly falling on the window of the bus. She couldn't help but envy these freely dropping pearls.

They were at least free from every regret. Burden and sin. She sighed heavily leaning against the seat. Her face was paler than before. She looked almost lifeless at how much sleepless night she had last night.

All night she stayed awake thinking about his words. He did nothing after saying those words except grabbing her arm and forcing her to get out of his office.

She could hardly walk back to her apartment. All she could do is to cry remembering how much hate and disgust was stuffed in his eyes for her. 

The same eyes she never got tired of looking into now she couldn't get herself to look in them without feeling guilt and regret ripping her soul.

She came out of her thoughts when her stop came up. She held the umbrella opening it and walking inside the company. 

Before she could walk towards her office her boss stopped her. He grabbed the umbrella from her and smiled at her.

"Mr Stroke is here. He just arrived last night and he wants to meet you." She nodded her head and straightening her posture she walked towards his office.

Knocking at the door she heard a deep voice asking her to enter. Which she did. As soon as she entered the office he turned around and a small smile appeared on his lips.

Rose stared at the young man in surprise. She never expects him to be this young. She always thought that her boss must be older enough to be her father but he looked in his late 20s or early 30s.

"Hello, Rosaline. I am Daniel Stroke we finally met. I heard about you a lot. And also I would like to thank you because of your hard work our this branch was able to make a lot of profit. More than I expected." 

He said with a small smile. His eyes stared at her more than it was needed. She nodded with an emotionless face. Even though she tried softening her expressions but she couldn't get herself to smile at him.

She doesn't even know how long it has been when she smiled genuinely at anyone. And now she doesn't even know how to smile anymore.

Daniel frowned slightly watching her giving no attention to him. So he decided to speak again.

"I wanted to come to meet you on the day of the meeting but I was busy with my personal matters." Rose had no idea why he was explaining so much. But she again nodded.

"It's fine Sir. You don't have to explain. Uhm if you don't mind can I go back to work." Daniel couldn't help but stare at her in awe.

He didn't expect her to try to get rid of him so badly. It's like she didn't want to talk to him. He had heard her being introverted and also the CEO of the branch used to tell him how she doesn't like to talk much. 

But he always thought maybe with him she would talk more as most girls like to get his attention. But to his disappointment, she indeed proved to be only a hardworking introvert girl.

"Sure but before that, tomorrow Harry kale is coming so be there on time. I want you to be there so you could answer if he has any more questions." She nodded her head gulping down before walking out of the office.

Daniel stared at her disappearing figure as a small smirk appeared on his lips. "Interesting." He mumbled thinking about her.  The girl indeed surprised him with her lack of interest in him.

Soon his thoughts got interrupted when his phone started vibrating. He couldn't help but roll his eyes as the name of the woman he dislikes the most flashed on his mobile screen.

"What you want Kelly." He questioned making Kelly sighed out in frustration.

"What is this Daniel. How can you go without me? Do you have any idea how humiliating it is to know about your departure from maids? You didn't even care to inform me." Daniel rolled his eyes.

"I don't think we have that kind of relation to even think that I should inform you about what I do and where am I going." Kelly closed her eyes clutching the phone.

"I am your wife Daniel." She gritted out making Daniel chuckle lightly.

"If you will not give me any respect how can you expect others to respect me. You're my husband you should be the one telling me about your trip not others."

"Enough with your childishness kelly. Just enough. Don't behave like you care when all you ever care for was my money. Your getting it so be happy. Don't call me again. I am busy, not free enough like you to keep bugging others." 

With that, he hung up the call and threw it on the table rubbing his temple in stress. He looked towards the window only to find the pressure of the rain increasing.

He walked out of his office only to bump into someone. He heard a soft gasp and instantly he moved forward placing his palm on the back of the woman he just bumped against.

Snapping her brown eyes open they met with the enchanting hazel ones. Daniel stopped breathing finding their faces extremely close.

"Rosaline." He whispered and within a second she wiggled out of his arms stepping back. She apologetically bowed her head a little.

"I am so sorry sir. I didn't know you were coming out." He flinched coming out of his thoughts and gulped down.

"It's fine I can understand. But why are you here? Do you want something?" She shook her head extending her hand and giving him the file.

"It's a final report of the designs that we have to present in front of H-Harry Kale tomorrow." She cursed herself for stuttering his name. Why can't she just spell his name properly? Why is she so much scared that she can't even take his name properly?

"Alright. I will go through it once again so if there are any errors I could get rid of them." She nodded and walked towards her office.

Daniel gulped staring at her disappearing figure. He frowned. Those eyes reminded him of someone. This can't be. Right?

"Her eyes. They are just like her." He mumbled staring at the door of her office. There was something in her eyes that reminded her of the only woman he ever felt like caring about.

He shook his head. No, he shouldn't think about that woman. She can't be her. Right? That woman can't be alive. 

He ruffled his hair. There is numerous woman in this world who has same eye colour. He's just mistaking Rosaline for her.

"Come on Daniel she seems too innocent to be someone who you can hit on. You should stay away from her." Reminding himself that she's too innocent for a playboy like him. He finally went to his office and continued his work.

Next day 

Harry walked with powerful steps towards the meeting room and entered the room. Daniel stood up and met the tall guy. They both were of an exact same height. 

Harry nodded his head at Daniel in acknowledgement and soon his eyes travelled to Daniel's side where the fragile girl was standing.

He mentally chuckled watching her eyes avoiding looking at him. He couldn't believe she's that much scared of him now what she will do then when he will unleash his real beast?

"Please take a seat, Mr Kale." Harry nodded taking a seat in front of Rosaline who stared at the table with a blank face.

"So shall we start the meeting Mr Stroke?" He nodded his head motioned Rosaline to give the files to Harry which she did silently avoiding his burning gaze.

Harry professionally handled the meeting and asked few questions which Rose answered professionally even though she was dying from anxiety inside.

"If you don't mind Mr Stroke can I talk to Ms Rosaline alone?" Daniel frowned and didn't even look at Rose for her permission.

"Can I ask why?" He questioned making Harry break his gaze away from Rose and looked at the guy with a frown. 

"That's none of your business. You can ask her if she wants to talk to me or not." Daniel clenched his jaw and looked at Rose who was already looking at him.

"I have something to talk to Mr Kale. Please excuse us." Daniel sighed giving Harry a last glance and walking out.

Harry traced his finger on the edge of the table as he walked towards her. She still didn't move her gaze to meet his.

"So wh---" 

"I accept."

This paused his steps. He looked up at her who still wasn't looking at him. He didn't expect her to say yes this fast.

"I accept everything. I will marry you. You can do whatever you want. I just want to earn your forgiveness. Just your forgiveness." She mumbled finally looking up and meeting his eyes.

"Remember you said yes. You should always remember you got yourself into this. But you wouldn't be able to get out of this without my permission." She nodded her head making him smirk devilishly.

"Ok, then we will marry tomorrow." He said as he walked towards her making her gulp. Leaning down to her ear he whispered.

"Be ready to face my hell princess." 

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If you don't remember then let me revive your memory.

Kelly is Harry's ex-finance who broke the engagement believing Rose's accusations.

Daniel Stroke. If you remember in chapter two of Ex-wife Liam mentioned his name saying kelly is engaged to him and is going to marry him soon.

Yes, Daniel Stroke is a husband of Kelly and they both have major characters in this story.

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