The Billionaire’s Bargain

ChapterOne-

CHAPTER ONE

Emily's POV

CHESTNUT APARTMENT, LOS ANGELES

The sudden ring of my phone brought me back from my world of fantasy. Carefree, I swiped my phone and put the speaker to my ear.

“Am I onto Emily Brown?” A soft feminine voice on the other end asked?

“Yes, this is her” I replied so unconcerned,

“it's probably one of these spam calls”, I thought.

“Great! It's our pleasure to inform you that after going through your results at the interview and from a trusted recommendation, you are now the new Head pastry Chef at Dixton Hotel. We will be pleased if you accept our offer and resume duty at the hotel, a week from today for a menu drafting”.

I sat up quickly on my bed. Yes, I know I did great in the interview, but a “trusted recommendation”?

“Oh God, tell me this is heavens sent”, I muttered.

“Sorry ma'am, what did you say?”

I had forgot for a second i was on a call.

“Yes, yes. I'd be at the hotel by 9am next Tuesday” I replied with all excitement.

“Okay then, don't be late”. She answered and the next sound I heard was the disconnecting tone of the call.

I screamed into my fluffy throw pillow, because that didn’t just happen!!

I picked up my chefs hat which was lying carelessly on the floor, found my phone and scrolled through searching for “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.

I certainly couldn’t hold my joy!

STRIP BAR AND LOUNGE, LOS ANGELES.

Emily’ POV

“I truly can't thank you girls for coming out to celebrate my first job in over a year”, I slurred over the loud sound of music blasting through the speakers.

My friends, Abbey, Joan and Izzy decided the best place to celebrate my new job, was a night out at a club.

Their idea, not mine.

Honestly, this was my first time in a place like this actually and I could tell it's not my thing. I mean, who gets tipsy and tired after just one drink??

“I don't feel good, i think I need to use the restroom” I told Izzy, rubbing my forehead.

“You want me to go with you?” she asked, her eyes scanning my face.

“No I'm good. Have fun, I be back soon”,

I finished what was left in my tiny glass and handed it over

to Abbey. But as I took a step, the room spun for a second, and I stumbled. Abbey grabbed my arm just in time.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to walk you?” Abbey asked

“No girl, the restroom’s just around that corner”, I replied pointing vaguely towards a direction as I walked passed our circle.

The moment I stepped out of the packed dance floor into a more open space, cool air hit my face.

I closed my eyes and let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding. Finally, some peace.

It was when I opened my eyes, I saw him.