Devoid of Choice

CHAPTER05

Celyn couldn’t get her mind off Mr. Carlo and the way he treated her so well that night.

Everything about him couldn’t be erased from her mind, the way he spoke so softly, his hair, his body fragrance and his piercing blue eyes. Celyn reminisced about these and she was gradually falling for him.

She dozed off while fantasizing about Mr. Carlo.

A gentle knock on her bedroom door woke her up. It was one of her Nannies, she came to deliver a package to her.

“Who’s there, come in.” Said Celyn with a yawning voice.

“Good morning Miss. A package just got here this morning for you.” The Nanny said.

“Alright, thank you. Do keep it on my bed couch please.” Celyn replied calmly.

What a great way to start the morning, Celyn thought and smiled to herself.

An aura of happiness and joy she felt in her heart that morning. She had forgotten about her twisted ankle when she stood up from the bed forcefully, “Oh! My ankle still hurts.” She groaned.

She gently laid back in bed and tossed to her bed couch where the package was. Unwrapping the package, it was lovely fragrant red roses, scented candles, chocolates and a card.

Celyn blushed out so well feeling so much happy after she saw the content of the package.

Immediately her phone rang, it was Mr. Carlo, she didn’t hesitate to pick.

“Hello, Good Morning Mr.Carlo.

I received your gifts, I love them and you are so amazing Mr Carlo, Thank you!” Celyn said softly.

“Good Morning Angel. Anything for my beautiful lady at all times. How’re you doing today and your ankle?” He asked in return

They exchanged good pleasantries over the phone.

Celyn had never laughed this hard in a while . Her house workers could obviously hear her laughter. Mr Carlo promised to come see her later.

Celyn took that day off to take care of herself and heal properly. She called the doctor to ask about her mom and informed him that she wouldn’t be coming to the hospital that day. She wouldn’t want her sick mom to see her in that condition.

It was past 2pm, Mr. Carlo came as promised to visit Celyn. They had a swell time at her mansion.

Mr Carlo invited her for a dinner date later that night and still promised to pick her up when it’s time. He handed her the gift he bought for her and it was all for the dinner date. He pecked her and left.

Celyn was surprised, “But my ankle still hurts!I can’t walk so well.” She echoed out.

Mr Carlo who was already at the door chuckled and promised to be her carrier with a wink.

Their bond seemed to be so fast to Celyn. She was already in love with the billionaire. Mr Carlo also was playing on just to get Celyn on the contract with him.

Celyn is in love and as well ready to bring her company back to life with whatever that comes with it.

The thoughts of closing down the company scared her. It’s a family business and should continue. But then what’s a company without investors?

Meanwhile, she was ready to have fun and forget her worries for a while. She got dressed for her date with Mr. Carlo who had already arrived at her house. The ankle pain was getting better, she managed to climb downstairs on her own.

Celyn was dressed in a red cocktail gown, her hair neatly packed and styled like a bride with statement earrings and a matching handbag. Mr. Carlo couldn’t take eyes off her as she climbed down, “You look more gorgeous my lady.” Mr Carlo uttered. Celyn’s face beamed with so much smile in appreciation and as Mr. Carlo Carried her as he promised.

They got to the venue where Mr. Carlo fixed the date,It was at the beach side.The natural ambiance of the beach came with the sound of waves gently lapping at the shore, creating a soothing melody for a relaxing intimate evening for the duo.

Their table had a stunning arrangement of tropical flowers,with their name written on the sand, the soft and warm lighting from candles added a romantic ambiance. Cool and romantic music played in the background which set up their mood for the magical moments.

It was such a beautiful sight for Celyn, “ Wow! This is so beautiful and lovely, how did you come up with this?” She asked amazingly.

Mr. Carlo only smiled and popped the champagne.

“Cheers my lady.” Mr. Carlo said, raising his glass of wine in the air.

There were lots to eat and drink already on their table.

It was indeed a billionaire dinner date.

It was until the moment Mr. Carlo kept staring at Celyn without blinking an eye, she became uncomfortable and asked the reason, to know what could be the problem.

“I’m proposing a contract marriage, Celyn Reyes…” Celyn’s mouth dropped in awe immediately. She couldn’t believe what she heard.

“Yes! I want a 10 years contract marriage with you my lady. Get married to me, give me two lovely children,nurture them and get whatever you want in return.”

Celyn looked at him dumbstruck. How could she go into a contract marriage of 10 years just to bear two kids? And walk away at the end with anything she wants in return.

She had always wanted something like this but not with this kind of terms.

“I, Mr.Carlo Buenavista, is willing to offer you a generous settlement, luxurious lifestyle and unlimited opportunities around the world.” He said boastfully.

“Mr. Carlo this is too much of a term,10 years? What happens to the Children after 10 years? You deny me access to them?” Celyn asked.

“You can ask for anything in your settlement including having access to the kids.” He said sharply.

Celyn was worried in her thoughts and at the same time wanted to do it for the sake of the company. After all, she had always crushed on him as her business crush. She was worried about what she would tell her mother but as a shrewd person she was, she would go on with the contract marriage.

“I will agree to your proposal on a condition,Mr Carlo.

“If you can build my company, bring in more investors, be my top shareholder or investor as well and make my company be among the lead,I’m willing to marry you.” Celyn stated.

Mr. Carlo agreed to everything Celyn had to say.

He engaged her, Celyn was happy and at the same time felt skeptical about the whole thing.

Her whole life was about to take a new shape of getting married to a billionaire and being the mother of his kids.