The Billionaire’s Proposal

NATASHA’S POV: "This is unbelievable Kelly, how can you tell me that Sandra is getting married without informing anyone? Moreover, she was here just two days ago. It was very shocking to me as one of my very closest friends was getting married but chose not to inform us. "Well, you know how secretive she can always be and I'm not surprised about it. So, how're you doing with the projects, have you succeeded in submitting your CV successfully yet?"Kelly asked. Kelly had been my childhood best friend and of course a sister to me too. We're doing every damn thing together. We had opted to go for a stroll together in the chilly weather, it was very much comfortable because we enjoyed every bit of it. Kelly was much of an extrovert than I am but we got crazy with each other because we found genuine sisterhood. "Look there, Natasha! It's a rainbow.." Seeing a rainbow again was very exciting because it had taken a long time since I saw the last one. "Sure, I've seen it. Let's stroll down the avenue a little to get some smoothies and some chocolate cookies too because I'm getting famished." I said, I loved any edible that had a chocolate flavor. Kelly loved chocolates too but she would easily go for vanilla instead. We both picked the chocolate bars I specifically carried my smoothie in hand while sipping it gradually. "So Natasha, tell me what your plans for this season are." I wasn't expecting such a question because it caught me off guard. I didn't have a plan for the season or particular time; rather, I was just hoping for a miracle to happen so that I could continue school and get better as a young lady with a future and potential. "You know me very much from childhood and you know that I've been facing a whole lot of challenges since then. My little plan is to become a certified medical doctor someday shortly and save the lives of less privileged people around the society." I replied. I had always dreamt of becoming a successful and influential doctor but what seems to always stop this dream is the family I come from and the kind of background story I have. I don't know much about my dad but I know that he left mum and denied her when she got pregnant for him. I grew up with Mum who is a seamstress at a local facility near our home. She made ends meet through tailoring and was able to train me through high school. Kelly is from a Christian family, Her dad is the Reverend in charge of our local parish, so her life condition isn't as bad as mine although it doesn't add up. We were done with strolling already as we decided to head home and rest. Her home is on the second street while mine is on the fifth so we live very near to each other. I got home after we bid each other farewell and I decided to rest. I got home and found out that my mum had prepared dinner all by herself. I was trembling in fear as I was about to enter the house. “Where are you coming from?”, she asked. “Mummy I was with…”, I was trying to explain myself when she hugged me. “I love you so much, and you mean a lot to me Tasha”, she said looking at me with so much joy. “Mummy I love you too, get a sleep, I will go and freshen up”, I replied, turning her towards the door of her room. The next morning I had prepared breakfast as early as I could and mummy had gone to work. I decided to go out to the nearest grocery store near my home to get some toiletries when I ran into Kelly who was just coming back from a church activity. "Hey, girlfriend." I greeted her and went to hug her. Natasha, I must say that you look extremely ravishing in this floral gown of yours. I can see you went to get some stuff over at the store." Kelly replied, looking at me with so much admiration. "Yes, I did. I came to the house to look for you earlier, Dad said you weren't around so I decided to go get something before you came back." I explained to her. Kelly was a very understanding and compassionate personality that had a very selfless disposition not minding putting herself at risk for someone else. I've watched her help and save a whole lot of people from danger in the past and she equally stood up for me whenever anyone tried to bully me. "I understand sweetheart, I went to the church for the workers in the training program. Meanwhile, I was about to enter the house, when I saw……” she paused and looked so scared, passing the package to me. “Saw what?” I asked with curiosity. It was an envelope marked with a golden seal, addressed to us. We had no idea who it was from or what secrets it might hold.