A Deal that became Destiny

Nuella sat in stunned silence, her mind racing. She took a dip sip of her coffee, still struggling from the shocking words Dickson had said to her earlier. “Amelia Robert and I are getting married, so I’d really appreciate it if you didn’t tell anyone that we used to date”. Dickson told Nuella “You want me to tell your trust fund girls that you’re single when You were actually cheating on me with her? She lashed out, allowing her anger to get the best of her, but the man wasn’t fazed. “That’d probably be best for you, Nuella. You don’t want to test me. Experiencing this over and over made her feel bad about herself, but she had no choice but to brush it off . She glanced to her side and couldn’t believe her eyes. A well-built man with piercing brown eyes and a chiseled jawline was staring at her, as if attempting to peer into her soul with his gaze. Nuella smirked slowly, turning away, then back to him. The atmosphere in the room felt so romantic that it awakened a different kind of sensation in her body. “ What are you looking at?” She questioned, in a soft tone, breaking off the silence. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you”. The gentleman replied. “Oh yeah? Try me”. “What’s a nice beautiful lady like you doing in a place like this? Nuella inched closer to him. “Just trying to have a fun night”. “And are you?”. He asked “I wasn’t… until now”. Leaning closer, she sealed her lips to his, tasting him slowly, as though savoring the moment. Nuella tried deepening the kiss but he pulled away. “Be careful… Miss Carter. He interrupted. “How do you know my name?”. “It’s my pleasure to meet you. Christopher Robert”. He finally spoke, offering her a handshake. “Robert?” She rolled her eyes. “ I thought my name might ring a bell “ he said. “No s**t”! “Your ex-boyfriend, Dickson, did leave you for my sister.” “Thank you so much for the reminder”. Rolling her eyes.” I’d almost forgotten “. “Sorry “ he apologized. “I feel like I’m going to be sick “. Nuella slipped in a sad tone as she sipped her coffee. “ Do you drive?” Christopher asked. “No” “Come on, I’ll give you a ride”, Christopher said as he stood up “Oh, I think I’m alright, Mr. Robert “. Nuella replied with a smiling face. “Are you sure?” He questioned again. “ I know what a ride home with you means,” she said. “ My reputation precedes me”. “Words travel fast “. “Suit yourself. Miss Carter”. Christopher finally said and left. Nuella wasn’t quite certain about the event that had just occurred. “Bzzz…Bzzz…Charlotte calls. “Nuella, where the hell are you? Get back home now!”. Charlotte cried over the phone. “Something terrible has happened “!. “Dad has just been arrested," Charlotte said, dropping the bombshell. Nuella was astonished, her body trembling with fear. “Charlotte, what the hell is going on?” she asked. “It’s all Dickson’s doing. They were working together on the same project, some finances went wrong and Dickson put it all on your Dad!” Charlotte explained. “That ungrateful miserable asshole”. Nuella yelled. “ Our family helped build his business from the ground up, he was a nobody when I met him!” She said with frustration. She glanced at the table and noticed Christopher had left his jacket. She picked it up and walked out. THE NEXT DAY “ You evil, disgusting bastard”. Nuella yelled, walking into Dickson’s office. “Nuella, what are you doing here? Dickson asked in shock. “I don’t even care that you cheated on me and immediately proposed to her. None of that matters. What matters very much to me Dickson, is what you’re doing to my father”, Nuella poured out in pain. “In every business venture there’s a certain degree of risk involved” Dickson said to her. “Don’t be coy with me,“ she warned, Dickson stood up, walked toward her, and gently held her jaw, a smile playing on his lips. “You know someone has to take the blame for the losses “. “Don’t touch me Dickson”. She warned him. “You know Nuella. I still think of you all the time.” Robbing her shoulder “How about this. You will be my mistress and I will let your father off the hook. “ Those words sent a jolt of shock through her vain. “You’re sick Dickson”. She said to him, Dickson stood up and went to his chair . “My hands are tied then”. My only suggestion is to hire a very good looking lawyer, because your father’s looking at a decade behind bars. He poured out as he sat on his desk, laughing sarcastically “Oh, I’m sorry… he continued. I didn’t mean to laugh. It’s just.. Who would actually dare to take your case and stand in my way? Remember I’m marrying Amelia Robert, the daughter of just the richest family in town”. He ended. Nuella couldn’t find this fun anymore. “Maybe her brother Robert Christopher”… Nuella looked up at him. “He’s a brilliant attorney “. But I don’t think he’s going to want to go to court against his future brother-in-law”. “Robert Christopher”. Nuella uttered . The guy I kissed? Is he really the one who could help me now?”. She taught. “Did you hear what I said?” Dickson asked as he snapped his finger over her face. Nuella looked at him and left without saying a word. “My door is always open, Ella” . He said as he smiled sheepishly. Nuella was so distressed that she had to look for legal counsel who could take up her father’s case, going from one end to another. “We are not able to take your father’s case”. First person “I’m sorry, Miss Nuella”. 2nd person “Please, Miss Nuella, I don’t want anyone to think I have anything to do with this case “. 3rd person. AT THE BAR. “Mr Robert”. Nuella called as she sighted him from afar. “You’re not waiting for me, are you? Christopher asked as he got to where she was. “I am.. actually “. She replied. Christopher looked at her, trying to sense something. “Umm.. I just wanted to return your coat”. Nuella finally broke the silence. “Okay…thanks. Is that all?” He asked her. “Umm.. Mr Robert, I need your help,” Nuella finally uttered.