CEO's Regret: Fake Marriage With My Ex-boyfriend's Rival

BELLA "Late again Bella!" Sasha calls out to her and she froze immediately. She bites her lips in utter frustration before turning to face her. "Good morning boss." she greeted in the most polite voice that she could muster. "Good morning does not sweep the floor Bella. It doesn't mop the dirty tiles, it doesn't scrub the irkiest of stains and neither does it pay your salary!" She barked at her fiercely which causes Bella to flinch. She should be used to this lady's nastiest character and mean words but everytime she faces her, it's usually the opposite. "I'm sorry boss. It won't happen again" she begged profusely with sad eyes. "And that's what you said last two times. Maybe I should just fire you—" Bella's eyes flew open at that statement and she quickly clasped her hands together to apologize. "I'm sorry. I had to take Jamie to school and I lost track of time" she explained to the woman who looked like the doppelganger of jezebel in hopes that she forgives her and gives her another chance. Right! More chances until she's completely out of them. "Get to work!" She yelled at her with a crunched face and Bella quickly scampered away like her life depended on it. She arrived at the changing room and quickly changed into her working clothes. She meets Tia halfway through the corridor. "Thank goodness you're alright." Tia held that part of her chest where her heart is located and blew out a deep breath "I thought that jezebel actually got you. She's been sniffing her nose everywhere like a dog with a hound. Only time will tell if we actually survive her problems." Bella chuckled at her outburst. "I'm in one piece as you can see." "Of course I can see and that's why I'm relieved. What happened today? You're later than usual." "Jamie happened. It's always a struggle to get him to school on time these days. I literally have to pull an extra muscle." "I understand." Bella nods. "Did you happen to see my name on the roaster? Which room was I assigned to this week?" "Sir Andrews room." Bella's facial expression changes and she groaned in blatant irritation. "Why Andrew?" She asked no one in particular. "That man is a flirt. He's always trying to have his way with me at the slightest opportunity he gets and I've reported it to ma'am Sasha so why would I be assigned there?" "You know that he's a VIP guest Bella. My guess is that he requested for you and she had no choice but to give in. The customer is always right remember? You should be happy girl. You're extremely lucky to bag a guy like him who's fawning over your ass. You get to spend your shift with a hot boss and have a great time while doing it." Bella laughed at the statement. Typical of Tia to say something like that. She's always smitten with the hot guests at the resort, just like she calls them. Bella has also heard stories that Tia has been shagging most of the VIP guests to gain extra credit but she won't say anything about it. It's not in her place to do so neither was it her concern. "I'm twenty five years old Tia and I have a son as well." Bella reminded her. "Plus, I'm not into these types of games with employers." "Trust me, it doesn't end well. One way or another, you'd get into trouble. I'm content with whatever I have." "I hear you mother Theresa." Tia mocked "Too bad most of us are the devil's incarnate so we're left with no choice. Take my advice and everything would run smoothly for you." "You're beautiful Bella." She went on to say. "If I had half your beauty, I would've made a name for myself and found a way out of this dump. Too bad you're not putting yours to good use." Tia concludes before pushing her trolley towards of her station. Bella heaved before doing same. She takes the elevator and before she knows it, she's in front of Andrew's suite. She rings the bell before letting herself inside the room. As expected, the room is scattered. Bottles of drinks are littered everywhere. The bed is a mess and there are used condoms all over the floor. His clothes are hanging around every corner of the bedroom. She would've swore that she saw a woman's panties amongst the pile as well. "God give me strength." she whispers to herself before getting to work. She starts with the trash, the bedroom and then the living room. By the time she is done, she is already exhausted. She is about to leave when a voice stops her in her tracks. She recognizes it as Andrew's voice even without turning to face him but she did anyways. "Good morning Sir." She greeted and his eyes sweeps over her body lustfully. A smiling crossing his features. "Come on Bella. Enough with the formalities. We're well acquainted with each other. Just call me Andrew." He insisted, eyes still roaming over her body. "Employees are not supposed to address their employers by their first names sir or mingle with them in any way. It's considered a rule violation and my paycheck might not survive it." Andrew stalked towards her. She gulped fearfully when she noticed that he was clad in nothing but his bathrobe which meant that he was naked underneath. He stood in front of her and tried to touch her folded hands but she flinched. A reflex that reflected her current state of panic. "It's just me Bella. You don't have to be scared of me." He whispered to her. "Why are you so hell bent on running away all the time? I can increase your paycheck and give you all the luxuries of life if you just accept my offer." "I don't want any trouble Sir." she primped trying to get away from him. "Listen Bella, I really like you a lot so don't make this any harder for both of us. Just give me what I want and I won't bother you anymore. I'll also put in a good word for you." Bella would've easily punched or kicked him in the groin and make an escape but she can't. If she does something despicable and sir Andrew reports her to the manager then she'll be sacked and that's for sure. He knows that he has the upper hand and that's why he's behaving like this with her. Because he could easily get rid of her if she doesn't comply. As much as he repulsed her, she had to put up with him. This job is her only source of livelihood. That and Jamie's future as well so she can't mess it up. She's just a common girl trying to fend for herself in the big city without a decent certificate and even if she tries to look for another job in a different establishment, there's no guarantee that she might get in. To make matters worse, she's a high school dropout with no papers. Plus, she's a single mother, hence, the importance of this job. "Listen sir, this is wrong." she pleaded. Trying to see reasons with him and make him understand. "I cannot do what you're asking of me. It's against my morals as a woman and as a mother so please understand." Andrew looked amused when she said that. The fact that she's always stubborn and plays hard to get is the same reason why he hasn't given up on her yet. No one has ever turned him down before. He's wealthy. With a lot of claims to his name. As the only child, he is equally the owner of this resort because it belongs to his parents. Any girl would kill to have him in bed with her but Bella is just something else. At first he thought that she was just faking but with time, all his efforts proved to be abortive but then he can't do this anymore. He's going to have her today, no matter who comes short. "Bella." Her name sounded like wine being tasted on his tongue as he took regal steps towards her. "Stay away from me!" She warned but he didn't listen as he kept on approaching her like a predator stalking its prey till her back hit the wall. She yelped when she realized that she was stuck with no where to run to. Andrew grabbed her waist, caging her to the wall as he tried to force himself on her but she struggled to free herself from his grip. Seeing that he had overpowered her, she grabbed the vase next to her and hit him with it. Before he could recover from what just happened, she had already fled out of his suite.