Chapter Three-Marry Me
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Derrick's POV:
Everyone is not expected to live life the same way I guess, I don't believe in love, marriage is not for me, why does my grandma finds it difficult to accept this with me?
I had received another text message this morning from my grandma —Mrs Linda Harrison. The message reads: "Don't you ever think that it's going to be a smooth ride for you to claim your legal right just because you are the only legitimate son of the Harrison, without giving birth to a son!" "It's not going to be possible, not when I'm alive."
How do I start searching for a lady to marry? I'm sure going to be deceiving myself if I think that I can live with any lady as a couple.
This has been a great burden in my heart, my grandma's threat is real, she does whatever she set her heart to do, I must act fast before she eventually finds a lady for me to marry out of my own will.
I will deceive her by getting married to someone but we will be divorced after 8months, to prove to grandma that marriage is not for me.
But who?
Who is going to agree to this kind of offer?
I've been observing my secretary, Miranda, for sometimes, just that I'm able to study her within this few minutes of her vulnerability.
"Marry me" I said.
"But just for eight months", she raised an eyebrow in uncertainty.
Miranda is a lady I've known for almost two years working with me as my secretary, she is going to be perfect for this kind of plan. I don't want any strange lady that I know absolutely nothing about in my life.
"We will divorce after 8months". A confused expression washed over her.
I don't seem to understand you sir. Miranda asked, her voice fainting wrapping her trembling fingers.
"It's going to be a contract marriage with no string attached for just 8months, 50% of the payment at the beginning of the contract and you get the rest after we divorce"
"Like, what?" Her mouth drops open in surprise.
"What is it that you don't understand?" Trying to raise my voice at her.
The office goes quiet.
I leaned back to my chair watching her as she bites her lips with her fingers intertwined.
"What do you have to say to this?" My voice grows softer and deeper.
"Atleast you will be able to pay off the debt and sort yourself out, regardless, it's just for 8months." Trying to persuade her.
I know Miranda for one thing and that is her decision making, she doesn't go over an issue for a longtime before she decides on what to do, but I guess this may take her some time to decide, also, I don't really have much time on my side, I really need to act fact.
Miranda will be in best position for this offer, I will have her under my control even if grandma tries to meddle into our affairs.
Can I go over to think about this sir? "Her voice shaking with fear."
"For how long?" I said.
Silence creeps in again, she is not saying anything.
I twirl my chair around, backing her.
Okay, go and think about it, but be ready to loose your job anytime I see those guys again in my company. You can go.
Her steps retreating but suddenly stop, making me turn the chair to face her.
Any problem? Why are you still wai.... "I started but got interrupted by her words."
"I will do it sir." She said, Her words tumbled out nervously.
But I have a condition sir.
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Miranda's POV:
"It's just for 8months", he said
I had once crush on my boss during my first year in this company but had to clear my head off the feelings and focus— thinking about how impossible is it for someone like me to be with him.
But not even crush this time around, I had let go of the feelings since.
If it's just for 8months, why can't I do it?
Besides, there will be no any string attached, I will still be able to keep my virginity. I just have to do this to save my life and grandma's.
This is an opportunity I must not miss I guess, is heaven helping me out already or I'm about to drag myself into another trap.
I will pay off the debt completely, get to pay grandma's eyes medicine in advance and get the long lasting and immediate bills sorted.
I can't even wrap my head around sleeping with that riff raff because just to pay off the debt, the more I try to think about it I keep getting migraine, finally, I will pay off his debt! I'm giving this offer a trial.
"But I have a condition sir", I said.
"Sit down" he said pointing at one of the chairs in his office.
What's the condition? He sighed, leaning forward, folding his hands together.
"I will like to live a private life after the contract is signed —for the 8months."
I should think about my life after the contract ends, it's just for 8months and I will still have my life to live.
I know how Harrison's family can be so famous and I wouldn't want so much attention on me that will affect my life after the contract ends.
I also understand that my boss, Derrick Harrison is a quiet guy—this serves as an advantage. But then, is it really alright for me to see this as an opportunity?
"A private life?" His voice jolted me back to reality.
"Yes sir", I nod.
What does that mean to him? Or do I have to explain myself further? I asked myself.
"That should not be a problem since it's going to be a contract marriage" He said, leaning on his chair, tapping his finger on his table and he makes the final blow.
"Basically we are going to be acting, so no one is going to be interrupting or interfering in your affairs."
Acting? But then, what was I expecting? My heart aches at that statement and at the decision I'm about to make.
Why 8months? Why does he have to get married for just 8months? I honestly wish I can ask those questions but I guess it's not the best time yet!.
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