The arranged marriage proposal
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Rachel was tall, she had silver hair which matched her eyes. She was a woman who got whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted it. Her father was also into the mafia business. But he was known to reside in another country.
“ I don't understand, “ Raymond still stood in shock, “ You have a boyfriend already? You abandoned me at the altar because you were seeing someone? “
“ Like I said, I didn't see you as someone I could spend the rest of my life with, hence my decision. “
“ How long have you been seeing this Peter? “
“ He's right here Raymond, talk about him with respect. “
The man stepped out of the car and extended a handshake to Raymond. Instead, Raymond punched the man hard on the left side of his face. A fight would have ensued but Rachel stepped in the mix. She urged Peter to return back inside the car which he did.
“ How could you do this to me? After the love I've showered you? “
“ And what about what I did for you, don't give me that crap. What is done is done. “
Raymond had hot tears pouring down his cheeks. “ And Saturn, we each own it. “
“ About Saturn… “ she drew closer to him, “ Do you really think that I would sell my shares? “
He swallowed hard, “ No, I've been busy thinking about why you dumped me at the altar. That was a brutal betrayal Rachel. “
“ About Saturn, there would be no sale of shares as I don't plan to leave. You'll be seeing me here still and also my new boyfriend. “
“ What does this all mean? “
“ I am hiring him. I own equal rights and I have the audacity to. “
“ You want to hire to useless new boyfriend in the same company that you and I started? “
“ I will do whatever I please. “ She stepped into the car, “ I am sorry for ending things the way that I did, but sometimes, things don't go the way we plan. I can't afford making a wrong choice in marriage. “ She started the car.
He wanted to beg, “ Rachel_
But Rachel wanted to hear none of it. “ See you at work tomorrow. “ She drove off.
Raymond clutched to the ground in utter pain and desolation. Now, he got the bitter climax that he waited all weekend to receive. It appears that Raphael was right, Rachel was seeing someone else and it appeared as though she had been seeing the Peter guy for a while and didn't tell him. Raymond wanted to throw himself to the ground, but he was in work premises, he didn't want his workers to notice his dilemma. As he bowed in pain and sorrow, his emotions soon transgressed to one filled with anger and spite. Now, he wanted something else, revenge. And he would act just like Rachel had done him, without any emotions or pity.
As he thought long and hard on how to exact his revenge, he got a brilliant plan. Rachel was going to have a taste of her own medicine. He was not going to have a girlfriend like she had herself a boyfriend, he would get a fake marriage contract. All he had to to was offer the right offering to any lady of his choice, all in the game to spite Rachel. He would give his new wife the world, just so he could cause Rachel to be jealous. If he pulls his strings right with a given time frame, it would sure cause Rachel to come back to her senses and rushed back to him as he wanted. Raymond nodded, dusted dirt off his clothes and went back inside Saturn, he was satisfied with his new decisions.
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After work that day, Raymond had decided to visit his favorite local bar, just so he could drink out his stampeding thoughts away. But as he tried to place on his car, it refused to start. Desperate to go to the bar withstanding, he placed an order for an uber to come pick him up.
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Zoey's shift at the diner just ended, she was preparing to go home when Roy, her work mate rushed to her.
“ Want to make quick 100 dollars? “
“ Excuse me? “ she probed.
“ Do you want it or not? “ Roy pressed.
“ Of course I do, what do I do? “ Zoey couldn't pass the chance of making free 100 dollars, she jumped in on the idea.
“ I do night uber on the side, but I'm running late and this customer wants a ride. Get him to his location and when you return the car, I'll pay you. “
“ Hmm, “ Zoey pondered for a short while, “ Fine, I'll do it. “ She agreed.
When she got to the location, it was a peaceful house laying horizontal on the soil. The wooden template was painted brown and from where she parked, she could see the swimming pool sitting comfortably on the interlocks. Whoever lived in the house must be filthy rich, she thought. Zoey didn't know that it was Raymond's residence. Soon, the door slammed shut, her customer had entered the car.
“ Where to? “ she asked.
“ Targolta bar. “ Raymond replied.
“ Yes sir. “ without looking back, she drove him to the desired location. When they got there, the man got out. “ Dont leave, I'll pay you double if you wait until I'm done. “
That excited zoey, “ Of course. “ She said.
But as the man went into Targolta, she began to get a rendition that she had met her customer before. It was with the sound of his voice. But she saw nothing of it. Hours later she saw a fight burst out of targolta front doors, her customer was caught in the mix of the fight. Zoey rushed to the scene, in the mix of separating those involved, she got a clearer look at him and realized that he was Raymond Voss! And he was very drunk. She managed to pull him away from the fight and into the car where she shut both doors.
“ What the hell were you thinking! “ She screamed.
“ Put a stop to it! “ His drunken state had made him grow a British accent, “ I said put a stop to it! “ He yelled again.
“ Put a stop to what? “
“ The relationship, your relationship. “ He said.
“ Jesus, I have to take you home. “ She uttered and drove to his residence.
Zoey carried Raymond straight into his house and to his bedroom. But as she was about to leave, she realized that he had gripped her hand tightly. All efforts made to separate the hold was futile, as the hold was too tight. She found space close to him and laid.
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Raymond woke the next morning to find himself locked with a stranger in his bed. He had circled her as though she was his wife, while his hands were tied tightly on her wrist. Realizing this, he instantly broke from the bond, jumping to his feet as he woke zoey from her slumber.
“ What the heck is happening here? “ he took a closer look and realized that he knew her, “ Zoey Hart? “
“ Great, “ She wiped her eyes, “ You know my name. “
“ from your manuscript, what are you doing here? “
“ You read my manuscript? “ She pitched.
Raymond remembered the book in details and how it emotionally spoke to him, but he wasn't going to allow that resolve get to him. Not when there was a stranger in his house. “ What are you doing in my house? “ Raymond wanted to know.
“ I was your uber driver yesterday. You got into a fight while drunk and I carried you home. When I wanted to leave, you held me tight, I couldn't break my hand free. “
Raymond began to think, he searched his brain for the memory, and he remembered it. From where he got into a fight at the bar and how he was carried home. He also remembered where he held Zoey close and didn't let go.
“ I am sorry. “ he told her.
“ It's okay, “ She stood to leave, “ You owe me 200 dollars. “
Raymond rushed to his mirror stand and began scrambling for money. He drew out 1000 dollar note and handed it over to her.
“ This is too much. “ She said.
“ There is more. “ Raymond took 2000 dollars more and pushed it into her hand.
“ Thank you so much. “ she was grateful.
“ You can leave now. “ he said to her, “ Let me walk you out. “
He led her out of his house, but before she made her way inside her car, Raymond remembered his previous brilliant idea.
“ Zoey Hart is it? “
Zoey paused, “ Yes I am. “
“ Can we talk about a business proposal? “ Raymond inquired.
“ Is this about my manuscript? “
“ It is not. “
“ Then what business do you want to discuss with me? “
“ Come inside and take a seat. “
Zoey obeyed.
“ Are you married or in any form of relationship? “ Raymond asked.
Zoey arched a confused brow, “ No i am not. “
“ That is great, then what i have to offer would come easy. “ He rubbed his palms, “ I am offering you 6million dollars after a 6month marriage deal. “
Zoey gasped loud, “ What? 6 months marriage deal? 6 million dollars? “ she did not quite understand the statement made.
“ Yes Zoey, I would offer you my protection in exchange for an arranged marriage contract. “
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