Chapter 8
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Anitta's POV
I shook as I got the papers in my hand. I beg that God didn't do this to me. Of course, it had to be me. It says:
Notice from landlord
Greenwald land is no longer available to citizens. We have been offered land in a different area. Please see your landlord for more specific information.
I couldn't believe this. I have lived and basically raised Rosie here my whole life and to tell me to leave, that is just bullshit. I didn't know what to do. I have a job (an unstable one of course) and Rosie has school which means that the area we are living in has to be a good school area for Rosie to grow up in. I don't want Rosie to grow up like me, in the slums. She deserved a good education and I failed as her sister.
I just found out that I had to move out of here in 2 weeks. 2 weeks is just too short for me and Rosie to move out. We had all of our memories here. It is just impossible to leave where I tried my best to make a cosy home for Rosie. What do I do now? Start again?
After my talk with the landlord, I told her to talk to the ones who wanted to take the lands since I wouldn't be able to afford anywhere else. I have to be strong this once for me and for my sister.
Suddenly, I felt so tired. I want to let go of everything in life and just go somewhere I am finally free. But when can I when Rosie is still here underage and in a terrible slum. With that, I looked at the time and realized that I have 20 more minutes before work. I have to head there quick.
I caught the bus on time and made sure that I made myself representable before I head in. I actually like this job without the fake girlfriend contract. The contract just made everything worse. Everyone wants everything and takes everything from me but I never got a chance to take back what I really wanted. I miss mom, I really do. She was my protector and my best friend when I was younger. She was all I loved but now with Rosie, the task makes me seem like I have to give Rosie all of my love. She deserves them but I was such a bad sister to her.
A knock on my door startled me and I looked at who it was. It was the big, bad and cocky boss - Jared Dimitrou. I swear, I thought the guy was a nice guy at first that I could trust him but I was terribly wrong. Instead of making me trust him, he made me become his fake girlfriend for god's sake. But I will let myself to submit to his wills just because I need the money for my sister's education. I will have enough money for her to finish until university. Once that's done, my duty is finished and I can finally leave to a better place.
"Anitta, we have a function party this week on Saturday at 7. I will have people to come and measure you for your dress at the party. Please be ready this afternoon for your measurements."
"Yes sir. I will do. Thank you for the heads up sir. Oh sir, can I have one more question?"
"Speak"
"When will the contract end, sir?"
"In three months. Now, I have a meeting that you and I need to attend to. Do you have any other questions?"
"No, sir. I will get ready for the meeting."
"Very well. Get ready in 5 minutes and come over to my office. Understood?"
"Yes, sir."
In my head, I was calculating. In three months, then that's November. I need to set up plans for right now. I want to travel and be happier. With the amount of money that I have tried to save up for Rosie's university funds and with the money I would have as a salary and a final price from the contract, I would actually be able to have enough money to travel anywhere I want. I have a plan mapped out in my head when Jared snapped me out and into the reality.
"Are you coming or not?"
"I am ready sir."
"Let's go!"
Damn you, Jared Dimitrou.
Jared's POV
Anitta has been on my mind for the last few days and she's driving me crazy. I couldn't concentrate on anything except going to the quarters and work the s**t out of myself. It's getting to the point of crazy I guess because I can't do anything without her around. And now? I am drooling over her sexy body and those long legs that would go on forever.
"Mr. Dimitrou? Sir?"
"Yes?" I remained my cold and calm tone while pulling my eyes looking at the speaker.
"What do you think about the plan that I have proposed?"
"I think that you need to do more final revisions with the plan. Once it is done, send it over to Ms. Raynott to have me check it. Understood?"
"Yes, sir."
"Now, the meeting's dismissed. You can go back to work now. Anitta, stay behind."
After everyone has left the room, I talked to Anitta.
"Get ready for your fitting this afternoon. I will have someone come to your room and set up. Is that understood?" She nodded and left. God. She looked skinny and even though she covered her face with a little bit of makeup, I can still see the dark circles under her eyes. She hadn't been able to sleep well and hadn't been able to eat well.
That caused a strange feeling over me. Why am I feeling sad for this girl? Why do I want to hold her in my arms making sure that she eats well and that she had a good night sleep? Sweet Jesus, not to mention about my little friend down there. I sighed not wanting to think anymore about it. But in fact, I am lying to myself. I have also been thinking about Anitta lately, about the way she moves, the way she works for me and that she is indeed my fake girlfriend.
Just get a grip Jared. She is a fake and not your real girlfriend.
But in my mind, I didn't want it to happen. I want her to be my real girlfriend. Knowing that she will leave after our 3 months dating time would kill me for sure.
"RINNGGGGG"
My phone started ringing in my pocket and made me mad.
"What?" I snarled.
"Boss, someone is fighting against us for taking the land in Greenwald."
"Who is it?"
"It is Ms. Anitta Raynott, sir. She said that she would not be able to pay for her land somewhere else and would not want to move sir. Her landlord is a very understanding woman and both of them do not want to get out of there."
"What did you say? Anitta Raynott?"
"Yes sir. She is one hell of a stubborn woman."
"I will see what to do. Now just put the land process on hold and I will get back."
"Yes, boss."
Anitta Raynott is living in Greenwald. How come did I not know that?
"Marcus, I need as many information about Anitta Raynott. I don't care if the information is repetitive. I need all information from the past to present. Understood?"
"Yes, brother. Anything else?"
"No and send it to me as soon as possible."
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