A Deal that became Destiny

CHAPTER 2

“My father was accused of stealing from Dickson’s clients, but he was framed. Would you be my attorney?” I…

“I’m sorry to hear about your father’s case. Christopher interrupted, but I can’t take it”.

“I can pay you”.

“It’s not about money “.

“Did Dickson tell you not to take my case? She asked.

“No. I know he’s a bastard and a coward. I’m not inclined to do him any favors”. He said.

“So you’re not a fan of Dickson’s? She asked again.

“I am not . But he is my sister’s fiancée. You’re asking me to call him a liar in court, which will upset her. My interest in you.. Doesn’t outweigh the risk. He said to her, which made her feel bad for herself for asking in the first place.

“Enjoy the rest of your night. Miss Carter”.

“Wait please.. Nuella stopped him. I’ll do anything”. She pleaded “anything “.

“Miss Carter”

“Call me Nuella”.

“Nuella… what do you think you have to offer? Chris asked.

“You can have me…if you want”. Nuella answered in a seductive manner.

“Are you offering your body in exchange for legal services?”. He questioned her, raising an eyebrow.

Nuella looked down in embarrassment , realizing she had just made the worst mistake of her life. At that moment, it was the only option she could think of.

Christopher raised her head up.

“What do you say we take this to a hotel room?” Nuella, feeling shy about what she had said.

For a moment, Chris looked at her and then said,

“You’re just like every other woman I have met”. Whiskey please he ordered, turning to the waitress.

For a moment her heart skipped. But to not embarrass herself, she ordered the same thing which made him turn to her.

It was a tense moment, the two intoxicated by alcohol.

“Case” Nuella uttered. “You”… Still trying to process her words.

“Kiss you?”, Chris asked. He brought our faces closer to hers about to kiss. Nuella interrupted again.

“Case…”

Chris laughed, placing his hand on his face. You’re killing me Nuella”.

“You like me. Nuella, pressing her head on his shoulder. “Don’t you?”

She asked.

“This is no way to seduce a man. Chris replied. “You don’t even know what you’re doing. Looking at the drunk Nuella.

“You can have me, if you take my case.

Removing her head off his shoulder

“I want you to.., Before she could finish Christopher pushed her to her chair.

“Have some self-respect, Nuella," and he went off.

Nuella realized she had just let her guard down once again - all because of a man she had just met. She grabbed her phone and walked away. As she stepped out of the bar, a mysterious stranger gripped her shoulder, pulling her into his chest.

“You smell so good”. The stranger slurred, reeking of alcohol as she tried to force a kiss on her.

“ Get off me! You smell “. Nuella yelled, trying to free herself from him.

“Ahh” the stranger shouted as he fell to the ground.

“Mr Robert”. She called.

Before Christopher could utter anything, Nuella collapsed to the ground. He scooped her up in his arms like a baby and left.

Nuella woke up the next day. Realized she wasn’t in her clothes. Her eyes were wide open “what happened she thought.

“Bzzz…Bzzz…” her phone rings

“Charlotte”?

“Some thugs broke into our house and took away all the cash and jewelry”. They said it’s for Dickson’s clients and if we don’t pay them back they will show up again!”. She cried in fear.

“Oh my God”.

“Nuella, I’m so worried. Our bank account was frozen. Now this!”.

Nuella’s heart thudded loudly, her stomach constricting with the pain she couldn’t explain.

“What are we going to do? Charlotte asked.

“I will see how I’m going to make money “. Nuella answered.

“How? Have you got in touch with that lawyer you mentioned before?”.

Before she could answer, Christopher walked in.

“Uh yes actually um,” trying to find the right word to say .” kinda, I …

I have to go. Call me if you need anything. Nuella ended the call.

Stepping towards her, Christopher leaned down on her level, resting his head against hers and returning her smiles, with his eyes locked on hers. His palm grazed her cheek.

“My phone’s behind the pillow”, he murmured as he took it out.

Nuella felt embarrassed. She uttered

“Mr. Robert, wait. She stopped him, getting up from the bed with the duvet covered around her body.” Does this mean that you will outtake my father’s case?

“Who gave you that idea? He asked.

“I… last night, we”. Trying to recall.

“Nothing happened last night “. He answered.

“Oh”

He guided her to the bed, igniting a swarm of tingles in her.

“Trust me. If we had done something you’d still be able to feel it. Am I turning you on Miss Carter?”.

Nuella tried to catch her breath.

“Please”, she uttered in a lower tone.

“I was interested in you. Until you threw yourself so cheaply at me last night “. Christopher whispered in her ear. Her eyes were wide open, still in shock. He stood up, allowing her to rethink.

“I owe you nothing. Aside from you being drunk and me taking your dress off, you could sleep better. I didn’t touch you last night”.

Nuella gestured in refusal . “You said you wanted to know how determined I was, and I just showed you.”

“So you’ll throw yourself at anyone for a favor?”. Christopher asked in disappointment.

“What I’m I doing “? She wondered inwardly.“I refused Dickson, but now I’m begging for Chris? Regrets.

“Mr Robert, please you’re my only hope”. She pleaded.

“I’m flattered”. But I’m afraid I’ll have to decline your offer, Miss. Carter. My sister Sophia once tried to run away because my mother tried to break up her and Dickson. She loves this sin of a b***h and I care for her deeply, so I promised myself that I wouldn’t interfere in her relationship and I would not let you do that either. He ended.

“Then why did you make me drink all that whiskey?” She asked. “Why save me and bring me back here? To reject me?, insult me? Is this some kind of sick game for you?

“ Should I have left you in the street?.. If not, then you’re welcome. He turned and left.

“Don’t forget your coat this time”. Nuella reminded.

“I wasn’t. Don’t want to give you any other reason to pester me”. Took the bag and walked away.

Slamming the door behind him, he unzipped the bag and pulled out her business card. “Why can’t you get out of my mind?” He muttered to himself. “Nuella, you make me want to play more games with you “.