Making him to love me .

"What are you doing standing there Daisy?" My boss asked. I turned around, surprised to see him standing by the gate. How come I didn't notice him? He's one of the numerous boss I have and he's really fierce. "I'm trying to catch my breath sir" I replied, still breathing hard. "Tell me, what trouble did you make this time to warrant you running?" He squinted his eyes at me. "Nothing" I forced a smile while my brain to me down the last twenty minutes memory lane. I had gone to distribute the newspapers as usual. I got in front of a house and met an arrogant lady sitting on the front porch. I greeted and asked for her to buy the newspaper but she had just flipped me off. I angrily called her a b***h then she retaliated by pulling my hair. I beat her blue and black and was about giving her a final blow in the stomach when an old man came out, pointing a g*n at me. I ran to my bicycle as he still fumbled with the g*n and and took off before he could shoot at me. "Down to earth Daisy" my boss waved his hands in front of my face. His voice sounded from a distance so it didn't shake me out of my reverie. I've working non stop and barely have time for myself. At times, I work overnight which isn't good for a lady but I have to make ends meet and cater for my parents and siblings who are still in high school. For a twenty four year old girl, I have the most working experience ever, no boyfriend, no crush, and an extremely lazy and men's lady best friend. I love her so much even though she's really crazy. "DAISY!!!" I heard my boss voice shout. "Sorry boss" "Go inside, you have papers to distribute!" He stomped off towards his car and drove off. I sighed and made to enter when a group of girls laughed at each other at sometime they read on a leaflet. "I doubt if anyone would apply" one of them snickered and drop the leaflet. I went towards it and picked it up. Written in bold letters were "TEN MILLION DOLLARS TI ANYONE THAT CAN MAKE PRINCE ERIC FALL IN LOVE AGAIN" Ten million dollars??!!!!!! My brain rang in alarm and excitement. "You are to visit the palace with your luggages today, only one person will be picked.". That's a lot of money for a simple task. Ten million dollars?!!! I won't have to work again with that money. "Daisy inside now" boss voice said in my brain. "Daisy get the money" the paper in my hands argued. "If you go, you're fired and I won't accept you back" boss voice said again "Daisy if you don't go, we are going to miss out a lot of fun and a chance to win the money" my brain argued "Think about your future Daisy" "Think about your future with the money" "Think about your siblings in high school and your parents" "Think about then in your dream house, eating whatever they want" my brain argued. The argument went on for minutes "Daisy get the money" I agreed with my brain and took off in the opposite direction to my house, pedalling my bicycle hard. I parked my bicycle outside and entered my room, walking very fast. "Easy Leopard, what's the rush and aren't you supposed to be distributing papers?" My best friend Tina asked following me into my room. She had been in the living room, watching movies and eating. "You are not going to believe this, I saw a leaflet and it says.....ugh just a look at it" I fished out the paper and gave it to her. I brought out my travel box and started packing my clothes. When it comes to fashion, trust Tina to pick out my clothes so when it comes to my closet, I'm pretty proud of it. "Woah this is lot.." Tina drawled "Yeah I know right but there are this set of girls that said they doubt if anyone would participate" "It's their loss girlie, I know you can do it, need any more romantic tips, I'm just a phone call away." Tina said and helped me pack. "You aren't going to try to stop me?" I raised an eyebrow. "Do you hear yourself?" She glowered at me with her hands on her hips. "I'm already thinking of how we'll spend the money on a vacation" I shook my head and chuckled, that was what I expected. "Don't disappoint me Daisy, if you do, I'm slicing you into pieces" "Yes ma'am. You'll tell my parents right? I don't want to be late" "You can always count on me" I nodded and hugged her. "Please don't tell me you're going to ride thag bicycle to the Palace" she whispered in my ears. I froze and disengaged from the hug. "Oh no, that's what you want to do?" She gasped in horror. I looked away guiltily and carried my box. "Get yourself a uber, don't disgrace me" I nod in agreement and ran out quickly. I pitied my bicycle as I went out the front door and promised it I would take it out on a vacation as soon as I win. I entered the palace reception and looked around in surprise. I was expecting it to be bustling with people instead, it was silent and I seemed to be the only applicant. The receptionist eyes lit up when she saw me "you're our first applicant and definitely out last. I really love your bravery" she flashed me a smile. " Seems luck is really on my side" I thought to myself "first the reception is silent, secondly the receptionist is friendly to me." I had the confidence to participate. No body truly wants to take up the challenge because they are afraid of the prince. I guess I'll soon know what exactly they are afraid about the Prince. An hour later, I was ushered in to car to the prince abode I guess. Everything is really going easy. I couldn't help but notice the furtive glances the driver and his colleague threw at me. We arrived what I would call paradise on Earth. The car stopped and I got down in awe. I had barely put my luggages down when the driver sped off. "Good luck" he shouted. What's with them?? I shrugged it off and walked to the front door. I rang the doorbell and plastered a smile on my face, waiting for a response. The door opened and a beauty blinding angel opened the door. "Go back to where you come from" he said coldly and slammed the door hard. I took an involuntary step backwards, Okay, what the hell happened? I knocked again, from what I heard, he's the only in living here. After knocking for about thirty minutes and my knuckles red with pain, I opened my hand bag and brought out my hair pin. Thank God I learnt how to pick locks, thanks to Tina. That's the only area us useful at. I picked the lock and the door opened with a 'pa' sound. I smiled triumphantly and rolled my bags in closing the door behind me. He'll change the lock tomorrow. The living room is very big and everywhere is painted in black. That's a very weird colour while the chandelier suspending from the ceiling illuminates the house with white. He painted the interior of his room black while the bulb is white. I can see he's not really okay. "How did you enter?" I felt a chilling breath on my neck. He's breathing out ice or my body is hot? "Ever heard of picking locks?" I turned around to face him. "Cool" he put his hands in his pocket and moved further into the room so my back is facing him now. I turned around to face him again and watched him move closer to the window. The hairs on my body stood, I was feeling cold. "Go out the way you came in" "Thanks for the warm reception, I guess I'll just have to pick any room I want" His eyes turned to slits and he glared at me which was getting at my skin but I didn't let him know it was affecting me. "I want you to leave" he said again, this time, the temperature of the room dropped by degrees. "I ain't leaving here till I accomplish my mission, apart from my bestie dissecting my body, it'd be an insult to my personality" I countered back and rolled my bad upstairs. To the room opposite his. I had been given the layout of the house before so it made navigating the house easy. My phone beeped on cue when I entered the room. A credit card as been slipped into your travel bag in case you need money for anything. Good luck living with Prince Eric I opened my bag to check for the card and found a book which has the list of events the prince is supposed to attend. One is taking place this night. I freshened up and brought out a chocolate bar to eat. Anything chocolate is my favourite. I came out from my room and knocked on his thrice before entering when I got no response. He was seated by the window gazing out in the sunny day. I cleared my throat but he didn't even spare me a glance, he continued looking out. "From what I heard, you don't talk but you talked to me today, should I take that as a miracle or am I too beautiful to ignore?" "What do you want?" He asked flatly. "Simple, get dressed we have an event to attend." He stood up and advanced on me quickly like a predator. I walked backwards quickly and felt the need to remind him of the law " according to the southern law, a man isn't allowed to raise his hands up on a lady. Irrespective of who you are, your hand would be cut off" He camped me to the wall, placing both hands on the wall, he brought his mouth close to my ears, his warm breath sending shivers down my body. "Will you get me dressed then for this important event we are to attend?" "Huh?" I raised an eyebrow in surprise "G-get you dr-dressed?" I stuttered "Hmm-mnh" he replied throatily and moved to steps backwards to remove his shirt. Realizing what he was about to do, I pushed past him and ran to the safety of my room, my heart thudding fast in my chest, telling myself "he doesn't need to go to the event today, let me rest." Gosh, he's a seductive devil? Why didn't anyone tell me that?. I yawned and stretched on the bed, then sat up. The bed is a really comfortable one. I looked at the clock on the bedside table, it was 11am. I can't believe I woke up that late. I stood up and freshened up quickly, ignoring my rumbling stomach then changed my clothes and went downstairs to the kitchen I earlier saw yesterday. I entered the kitchen and found him eating french fries and Orange juice. Seeing none was left for me, I poured cereal in a bowl and milk then took a spoon with me and headed to where he was seated. I ate silently, sneaking glance at him occasionally but he just stared on stonely, he was even looking at his plate. "Ahemm" I cleared my throat to catch his attention but he didn't budge, looked on like I never existed and was sitting in front of him. "Prince Eric?" I called out again. He brought his focus on me, still with that cold eyes. "What's your name?" I asked, he kept staring at me. I decided to try another tactic, "where are you from?" "Ever gotten married?" "Kids?" "Dead wife or fiancee?" "Retired wife or fiancee?" "Sleeping love or awoken love" "s*x life?" "Runaway wife or fiancee?? I kept bombarding him with questions, he slammed his juice on the table and left. Did I ask a silly question? I just want to know how is love life is so I would know the type of lady to bring home for him. I rushed my food and followed him to the dark living room. "What are you? A devil?" "Omg! Are you by chance a vampire?" I gasped out "Or a werewolf? Are you an alpha? Your Luna rejected you?" "Can't you answer my questions?" "Or are you a demon?" "I'm so interested, what kind of demon are you?" He turned his back at me coldly. One thing I hate in my life is silent treatment, It hurts me a lot so one way or the other he has to talk. "Is black your favourite colour?" "Are you a man or in disguise?" "Is that your hair or wig?" He grunted and head out of the living room. I made to follow him again but his icy glare froze me. "Why aren't you in love? Are you scared?" I smiled cheekily. He turned and left the living room Maybe I should rest a bit again and think of what to do next? Why is he suddenly giving me the silent treatment? The prince: After the incident with my ex wife, I vowed never to let anyone near me especially a woman. This girl does know she's walking in icicles with me. Initially, a girl never gets further than my front door and with in my house, there must be something about her. She definitely piques my interest but I must admit, her questions are really getting on my nerves. Can't she shut that mouth of hers for just a minute besides that voice of hers turns me on everytime she talks. It's so silky and soft. Gosh, I can't believe I almost lost it yesterday. I almost kissed her small full lips. They were alluring and kept calling to me and she's really beautiful. I have to stay away from her, I like being alone, I don't want anyone with me but how will she go back the way she came? I'm not sure my charms can work on her besides I think I lost those charms long long ago. First, I have to find out why she's here? "She's Evil" the second voice in my head said. The voice took habitat in my head ever since my ex left. It always made the right decision for me and told me what to do. "She's Evil and a threat to us" the voice said again. Daisy: I sat on a black sofa and thought hard on what to do. He has a ball next weekend and he at least go with a lady so it can show the world that I'm really trying my best. I went to my room and sat in front of the PC in a corner of the room and opened a dating site with is name. Soon a lot of ladies were suggested. I picked a handful and contacted them immediately, telling them to meet in the house a day after the other each. I made a mental note to always have a notebook and pencil with me. I targeted he'll be in the living room when it's time for a movie series. Guess I thought wrong, he eventually came to the living room one minutes before the SpongeBob SquarePants program. The door bell rang and I ushered in the first lady. "Who's this?" He suddenly flared up "what's she doing here?" "I brought her so I can study your behavior and know your kind of ideal woman." "Show her the way out" he took on a dangerous note, the temperature of the room went down by degrees, making the air cold. I turned to face the girl but she was nowhere. The sound of the door opening and closing confirmed my thoughts. She had ran away. "Is this why they're afraid of you?" I asked "you're attending a ball next week and you have to go with a girl!" I brought out my phone and dialed three more numbers, asking them to visit today. "I'll soon find a girl that's not afraid of you" I sat on the sofa and watched as he clenched his hands into tight fist as if controlling himself from doing something. The prince: I was surprised when I saw her holding a book and pen, standing above me like I'm some sort of experiment and even more surprised when I saw a lady enter. "Who's this?" I asked angrily "what's she doing here?" "She brought the girl here so she can kill us, you have to do something fast" the second voice in my head said "I brought her so I can study your behavior and know your kind of ideal woman." She replied, I don't even know her name yet. "Show her the way out" I replied. This lady is really taking my silence for granted. "Yes and she wants to kill us" the voice replied in my head. I watched from the corner of my eye as the strange lady scurried out in fear. "Is this why they're afraid of you?" I asked "you're attending a ball next week and you have to go with a girl!" She said but I ignored her. Why's she even here in the first place? Did my family send her here? So many whys but no answer. "I'll soon find a girl that's not afraid of you" she added Thirty minutes, six ladies and infuriating me later, I disappeared into my room and came back with a bag. I sat in the sofa closest to her and pulled her on to my laps. Her breath turned rapid almost instantly, glad to know I still have my boyish charms."I brought her so I can study your behavior and know your kind of ideal woman." She replied, I don't even know her name yet. "Show her the way out" I replied. This lady is really taking my silence for granted. "Yes and she wants to kill us" the voice replied in my head. I watched from the corner of my eye as the strange lady scurried out in fear. "Is this why they're afraid of you?" I asked "you're attending a ball next week and you have to go with a girl!" She said but I ignored her. Why's she even here in the first place? Did my family send her here? So many whys but no answer. "I'll soon find a girl that's not afraid of you" she added Thirty minutes, six ladies and infuriating me later, I disappeared into my room and came back with a bag. I sat in the sofa closest to her and pulled her on to my laps. Her breath turned rapid almost instantly, glad to know I still have my boyish charms. She really need to be dealt with, only I don't know how. "How can't you know how?" The voice replied "tie her up with the rope and throw her in the fire" Once upon a time, when I wanted to get over my ex, I used to invite ladies to my house but after having s*x with them, they suddenly look like me ex and I find myself filled with hatred towards them then I say mean words to them. I'm sure most ladies in the state hate me. In a bid to stop hurting people, I chased everyone well except this girl on my laps. "What's your name?" I asked, bringing my lips close to her ears. "Daisy" she whispered. "Nice name" "Thanks" she said breathily and before she could react, I tied her hands to the back determined to know why she's here. Is it possible she was sent by my ex? "Good, you've tied her now throw her in to the fire there" the voice commanded. I fought against the voice but I did put her beside the fire not yet in the fire. Daisy: Each lady I brought after the first one always tremble when they see him then he makes matter worst by staring at them without emotion. As the last lady rushed out, I stopped her by the door. "What's it?" I asked. "How come you are still here and smiling?" She asked back. "Is there a reason I shouldn't be?" "That man in there is a seductive devil, he uses and dumps ladies then say really mean words to them. No one in this town is interested in him." "How come I didn't know?" "You're probably from another world." The girl replied. No wonder one min he's cold, the next he's a seducting devil." I stood beside a sofa lost in thought and I didn't even notice his presence till he pulled me on his laps. It was so unexpected and I was scared. Not scared of him though, scared of falling in love with him because he always find a way into my thoughts since I came. I need to accomplish my mission and quickly get out of his lair before I become vulnerable to him." I was afraid when he tied my hands unexpectedly and threw me beside the fire place. Then I got amused and watched him pull a chair closer to me. Unable to decipher what he's trying to do, I settle more comfortable and flashed him a grin. "Can you get me a cold lemonade before roasting me?" I asked, batting my eyelashes. "I should have one last wish isn't it?" The Prince : I drew a plastic chair and drew it closer to her. She doesn't even look afraid. "Can you get me a cold lemonade before roasting me?" She asked, batting her eyelashes. " I should have one last wish isn't it?" Is she crazy? Who in her right senses would ask for a cold lemonade after being put near fire. I stood up and paced in front of her. I've been thinking, why don't I make things easier for you?" "Oh really? That would be nice" "Yeah since you wouldn't stop disturbing." She chuckled softly. "Why are you here? what's your mission?" "Very simple, to make you fall in love" she answered. "Who sent you?" I asked "What kind of woman do you like?" She asked back. "None, who sent you?" "I dunno" she shrugged "love blondes?" shook my head and stood up. "If you don't get a girlfriend by next weekend, I'm going to cut off your balls" she threatened. "Oh really?" I raised an eyebrow " Cool then, I'd like you to cut the balls." I went up to my room slamming the door. Daisy: How can he go and leave me here?? I struggle against the rope, thankfully it wasn't tight. I got free after thirty mins. Angry at myself, he didn't to fall in love quickly so I can go back home then Tina and I would go on our vacation. Just like that, he started ignoring me and gives me the silent treatment, I saw less of him too. Like he vanishes and appear only in the night. Two weeks later, I haven't done anything about the challenge nor gotten anywhere. It's over two weeks now and he keeps ignoring me. The silent treatment is really eating me up. I don't need the money anymore, I need to let him know he can't ignore me forever and I'm going to make him fall in love. "I can't give up, my reputation is at stake." The weekend passed, no girlfriend. It's really getting out of hand. Daisy : Two weeks later, I haven't done anything about the challenge nor gotten anywhere. It's over two weeks now and he keeps ignoring me. The silent treatment is really eating me up. I don't need the money anymore, I need to let him know he can't ignore me forever and I'm going to make him fall in love. "I can't give up, my reputation is at stake." The weekend passed, no girlfriend. It's really getting out of hand. What's it about those girls? I must be lucky he even touched me. I think I'm done using others to make him fall in love, I'm going to use myself as a bait to make him fall in love even though he loves ignoring and giving me silent treatment. I stood up and entered the bathroom to refreshen up. My body had an unusual colour to them. I was burning up, the weather had been pretty harsh these days but it seemed not to have effect on Eric since he always turned on the air conditioner. I took my bath quickly and head to his room. "We are going to the grocery store together." I told him. He glanced up from the book he was reading and gave me a questioning eye. "Yh we are" I argued with his silent protesting. He continued reading and neglected me again. I marched over and snatch the book from him. We both both eat, now we have to go to the store besides you have no maid or driver. "I'll keep disturbing till we go, I'm really famished." Eventually, he got and drove to the store. Since it was a market, we stopped the car a little far from the store and walked in. People didn't know it was their prince since he wears disguise. My back was a little bit hunched over and my limbs were weak, making it hard for me to walk. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder, trying to keep me upright and supporting my weight. I looked back to see a smiling unknown person. "You shouldn't have come to the market when you know you're ill" the man said. "I needed the groceries" I replied, totally forgetting Prince Eric's presence till he talked. "Hands off her" he growled, the sound coming deep from his throat. Huh?? "Sorry are you with her?" The man asked. Instead of replying, he dragged me away from the man. With the lack of someone supporting my weight, my limbs shook violently. His eyes widened a little, he must have felt my body temperature. He did what I would never have expected in a thousand lives. He dumped the grocery bags on the floor and gave me a piggy ride back to the car. This is the first time I'm very close to him. His aftershave and woods smell filled my senses. This is great, the prince is carrying a lady. If only I can understand him. I relaxed and closed my eyes, enjoying my ride. "What's with the change?" I wondered. I woke to find myself on the bed with a cold towel on my forehead and a plate of hot porridge. It must have been what woke me up. I sat up, feeling slightly better than before. I looked around, saw he wasn't in the room and I was on his bed! I took the porridge and ate. Halfway through the meal, be came in with nylon bag. From the looks of it, he was coming from a pharmacy. He dropped the drugs on the table and left, guess he's back to the silent treatment. I dropped the food and went after him. "Hey!" I called out. He stopped and raised his eyebrows again? He must really love doing that. "If you know you're going to continue giving me the silent trea......" I was saying but was interrupted. He placed his lips on mine gently, I was too stunned to do anything. I continued blinking my eyes in surprise, unable to stop. He smiled "I was going to get you warm water" he winked and turned around, heading towards the kitchen. Is this the prince? Prince Eric? He winked at me? He kissed me!! Omg I think I'm going to tell the whole world, the prince is falling for me. My heart fluttered in my chest and butterflies filled my stomach. I happily skipped back to his room, laid back on his bed and put the towel back on my head. Opportunity comes but once, this is going to pass me by. Besides no boy has ever taken care of me personally. Daisy : I happily skipped back to his room, laid back on his bed and put the towel back on my head. Opportunity comes but once, this is going to pass me by. Besides no boy has ever taken care of me personally. He arched a brow amusedly but didn't say anything. He put the pills in his hand and held the water in his left hand. "Open your mouth" he said. I opened it meekly with my eyes closed, I felt the pills enter my mouth followed by the warm water. I swallowed quickly and squeezed my face. Pills and me have never been best friends, I hate them so much. I planned to open my mouth and ask for chocolate or vanilla to dull the bitter taste in my mouth but like before, I was suddenly rubbed off my senses. He was kissing me the second time in three minutes. The taste of his mouth cleared the bitter taste almost instantly. I couldn't think clearly not that I would want to protest though, the prince needs to fall in love. He broke the kiss with a smile "now rest" he said and draped a cloth over my eyes. I smiled excitedly and slept like a baby, very peacefully. Please tell me I'm not falling in love, things can't go the other way round. He has to fall in love. The prince : I started and couldn't stop, it's difficult to stop. I'm beginning to care to much or can it be lust? It's most definitely l**t? Since the night she told me she was here to make me fall in love, I didn't want her to get hurt. I was after her well being especially emotionally. I couldn't take it in when a stranger attended to her in the market. How can a stranger know my house mate is sick before me? I dragged her away from the stranger. Her body was hot against mine so I gave her piggyback ride home and attended to her personally. Then she came shouting at me making it hard for me to resist the urge to kiss her. So I did it, what I've envisioned for a very long time, I kissed her. What I've been trying too hard to prevent. No one would get hurt right. No one can get hurt, we're both adults, matured adults. I watched over her as she slept peacefully while I read a psychology book to keep myself busy. "Hello" I answered my ringing phone and went to the bathroom. "Your betrothed is coming over this evening" the person on the other end said. The prince : "Hello" I answered my ringing phone and went to the bathroom. "Your betrothed is coming over this evening" the person on the other end said. "What do you mean by betrothed?" I asked. "Someone you're supposed to get married too" mother replied. "No mother, I'm not interested. If she comes here, you'll hate how she'll return to you" I threatened but she already hung up. I called her back immediately, it rang several times but she didn't answer. I threw the phone into the bathtub angrily. "Set this house on fire, that way that girl won't come. By the way, what's Daisy doing on your bed?" The second voice said in my head, sounding foreign to me. Funny how it's been long I heard the voice, thinking about Daisy or being with her alleviates the voice. The more I stay with her, the voice disappears but what do I do with the unknown betrothed coming?. Daisy : Prince Eric's ringtone woke me up from my sleep and fortunately, I heard all the conversation. A betrothed wants to come when my work is in progress so she can take all the credit for herself, I won't allow that. Never ever. I tiptoed out of his room to mine and brought out my phone. I unlocked it and found two missed calls and a new message. I clicked on the message and read, it saidDear applicant, we appreciate your work but we'll have to call it off now. Kindly visit the office and claim your reward There's no way I'm leaving here for someone else, I can't claim a reward of something I haven't done. I put all through the sender and waited as it rang. "Hello, this is Zena. How may I help you?" "Oh hi Zena, I felt to let you know you can't ask me to leave here neither can you bring his betrothed here." "Why? And how do you know someone his coming?" "He's angrily talking to himself" I replied. "The prince never talks to himself whenever he's angry." Shit.. I swore internally " Omg! Is his situation that worst?" "Sadly yes" I replied in a sober voice. "You need to vacate here immediately then" "No no no" I replied quickly "I'm the only one that can help him" "Ohh, the king needs to hear about this." She said. "And yeah, the prince asked me to collect the girl's number, he claimed to have misplaced it" "Okay, sure" she answered and called the number for me then hung up. I took a deep breath and placed a call to the number. No one should call me selfish, I'm just helping the prince. "Hello" a very silky voice answered "Hi, I learnt you're the prince's betrothed" "So?" known to the world except for a few people." "Why are you telling me this?" "Because I've followed tabs of you and you're my celebrity idol. I so much care about you" I lied effortlessly. "Turn the car" she ordered and hung up. Hmph.....she couldn't even say thanks! I'm doing her a favour. "Daisy?!" I heard the prince call out. I ran into the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting it run. I can't let him see me, he might look through me and know what I've done.