Flames of Love

Chapter1

Mr. Bretts seeming unbelieving by Andrew.

Andrew thinking on how to make a decision out of the two harsh options.

"You have worked tirelessly for me all these years, I can't help it but ask you to marry my daughter to keep my business alive. This also is a way of repaying me for picking you up after your father's death"

Mr. Brett at this point was appealing to his emotions.

Five seconds later…

"Fine, I will do it" Andrew said accepting the proposal.

Natasha's parents chuckled.

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Natasha

Why did he even agree to this, so awkward…?

I blinked at him, trying to ignore the smiles on his face. When he glanced over his shoulder and frowned at me, I have him the fakest smile I could produce. "I'll be right over".

Glaring at my mom, "I'm feeling sleepy, i have to bed now"

She smiled at me, "Okay darling, Go get some rest"

"Goodnight Mom" I said pecking her forehead.

"Goodnight Dad"

I looked over to my younger sister Delmira, she seemed to be enjoying the joke called special dinner. I bade her Goodnight and turned to leave.

I turned backwards to head to my bedroom

My Dad cuts in…"Aren't you forgetting something?"

"What?", I asked with a worrisome look.

"You haven't bid Andrew, a Goodnight"

I scrunched up my face a little with displeasure and disgust, managing to speak in a calm but caring tone. "Oh my bad, Goodnight Andrew"

"Goodnight dear"

Look at this one, who is your dear…

He could tell that the night wishes wasn't intentional from my tone. I left for my bedroom neglecting whatever his replies were.

In my bedroom, I started setting out what i will be needing the next morning.

Dad had asked me earlier to go to the office the next day to get familiar with the management of the company. My preparations needed to be fast tracked to aid my punctuality the next morning.

I had to set an alarm to wake me up at exactly 5:30 and made way to my bed.

RING!!

RING!!

RING!!

RING!!

Urgh!! My Alarm!

Groaning loudly, I got up, get a hold of my alarm beside my bed, turned the loud irritating thing off, in my half asleep state I put that is one of my biggest enemy back on the table, but something seemed to be wrong.

Crack!!

It made a loud noise

I quickly sit up only to see my poor enemy shattered on the floor

I feel bad for that poor thing, even though it was the first enemy of my sleep

MAY HIS SOLE REST IN PEACE!!

I have done these kinda things alot of time, so it's normal for me.

It's been quite a time, I should be out of my baby by now or else I would be late for office.

I put my foot down only to realize that am still stuck in the deathtrap which is my blanket.

And this cause me meet my favorite floor.

It's already 5:36am, i need to start my preparations for work. I dashed out to the corridor seeing my mom.

"Breakfast is ready, go and freshen up" She smiled at me.

"Good morning Mom"

"Good morning my dear, How are you?, Hope you slept well?"

"I'm fineee Mom, I slept well, thank you"

What a beautiful start of a day ! !

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Breakfast was very tasty, but much to my dislike, I didn't have much time to enjoy that.

I had wasted alot of time in morning chores and my clumsiness too.

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In the office

I was confronted with reading a lot of files, already getting tired of reading them but I had to do so because of my parents. Learning the managerial skills in quite burdensome and tiring.

I was hastening up inorder to finish my never ending loads of work.

When Andrew barged into the office like he owns it.

I had already known that this fellow is a ruthless and miserable human

Well, in a way he does…that's on the premise of his position as the managing director nothing more than that, After all the company is after the Bretts.

"Can't I visit the person enthrusted in my care?, You know your dad asked i should lead you in the company and show you the modus operandi" And that made me to avert my eyes on him and focused on what I was doing.

"So?... Is this all about the marriage?, Of course you know that I detest you."

"So do I" Andrew replied scornfully.

"I don't have any option but to marry you, not that I love you or that you are my type of a girl, it is strictly business. I will appreciate it if it remains like that"

"Get the files ready, we need to go the other branch right away" Andrew commanded her.

Did I really hear it right?!

Or is it really high time I visit a doctor to check up ears! !

"You're are commanding me in my father's company…"

"How dare you" She replied furiously

"Sorry miss, this is the new turn out of things now"

"What do you want from me Andrew"

He smiled at me

"Oh that, for us to get married and keep your dad's business alive"

"If not because of this circumstantial arrangement, I wouldn't be here exchanging words with you"

It has been crazy morning for me, Andrew had come to my office with his mean behavior to spoil my day.

"Here are the files, let's go"

"Sure"

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After the visitation in the second branch of the company, I realized that it was already 3pm. I needed to be at Ella's party. Ella was my secondary school classmate we reunited after our tertiary education. I love seeing Ella happy.

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The party is crowded. The loud, rough sound of music in the background brings you to life. It's one of Pitbull's songs, I guess. My head is unfocused, I was in a drunken state. Whenever I attend Ella's party I do pour my myself out and enjoy to stupor. I can feel the ground spinning around. I don't know why, but I just accepted to come.

Today is Monday, and from my state, I can say I will have the most memorable hangover experience in my life. It was one of Ella's parties again. She normally throws party whenever she feels happy. This time around it was her boyfriend who she broke up with. And the reason of her happiness is that she thinks she is now free and no one can capture nor control her. I said to her "Welcome to loveless and single life, a panacea to the journey of an independent woman"

Sounds weird and articulative right…

It's that same boyfriend that she used to call 'Honey' and 'my love' but now all is gone. She is awesome in her pale pink T-shirt and her short jeans. She likes dressing like this always showing her soft smooth skin. That's our Ella.

Steadily moving her hand in the air as she turned her hip repeatedly she is a best dancer while being drunk This place is so crowded. Still in awe, how many friends she invited. It must be thirst or more. The atmosphere was heating with loud music all through. She has a habit of throwing parties in expensive places like right now we are at The Primton Club, the most expensive and famous club in Boston.

I can't recall how many shots I drank Ten Twelve… I don't even know. Usually I don't get drunk in parties, I try as much as possible to be in good manners and responsible. But it's Ella's party I freaking drop the training and manners and party hard.

"Come on!... another shot please" Alice shouted amidst the crowd. She is my best friend or BFF as she normally puts it. She looks at me with her big Blue- gray puppy eyes. Her blonde hair glows in lights. I like her hair alot, especially now she made them into a big fancy bun. I'm rooting for her.

Time was already going by.. I had stayed virtually outside all day. My parents must be worrying themselves by now. Besides I have to get to work the next day, I had to start going to attend to business with my phone.

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When I arrived home, my parents were at my neck. I told them about what kept me so long outside. They were overprotective.

Off to my room, I hang my dress in the closet and got ready for bed. Tomorrow was going to be a great day but who cares since I will be stuck up with that miserable, powerful and Ruthless manager.

RING!!

RING!!

"Hello, how are you" A strange manly voice echoed.