CHAPTER THREE
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ADRIAN'S POV
“I know you are now looking for a bride, so I propose this. I know you've met my daughter." Mrs Christiano said.
" Yeah and I have to say that she left quite an impression." I said sarcarstically.
I knew that Sophie was a highly modified slut who threw herself on any pretty boy she sees.
Mrs Christiano was a smart woman. She immediatly felt the sarcasim in my words as her face turned ugly.
" Sophie is still growing. She will learn. I am talking about my eldest daughter. She arrived from England some time ago."
“Really?" I asked. My interest now perked. Mrs Christiano seemed to see this as she smirks.
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I look at the lady in front of me. She was already late for our supposed 'date' and yet here she is, shamelessly checking me out. I mean I don't blame her though. I know the kind of workout I did to get this body. Call it bragging but who cares. The lady snapped back to reality and her face blushed red. I smirk at her. To save her from further embarrassment, I stood up and offered my hand for a handshake.
“Nice to see you made it Miss Christiano. “
“Sorry I'm late. I was..."
"... standing outside for minutes wondering whether to come in or run?“ She slightly opened her mouth in surprise.
I laughed. Okay I'm being a big bully but seeing that shade of red creep back to her cheeks look really cute.
" Have a seat. “ She did and as if on cue, a waiter came in with a trolley and served us.
“Shall we...?" She asked.
" Oh no! Food first by all means. “ I said and began eating. She nodded and did too. I took my time to Look at her. She did not wear anything fancy. Just a plain evening gown that fit her perfectly. Her long brown hair fell gracely on her shoulders. She had a small pretty face with pink plump lips and beautiful green eyes. She was really a beauty. I smiled. This would be good.
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LAURA'S POV
“Is... Is anything w…wrong?" Geez! Why can't I form a simple sentence without stuttering.
" Why'd you ask? “
“Well, you have hardly touched your food and..." I wanted to get back at him for embarrassing me earlier. “... you have been staring at me all evening".
“You're right. I have been staring and thats because you're beautiful. Much more than I imagined. “
I immediatly choked on my drink. I was red with embarrassment. I looked at him and he was smirking. He did it on purpose!
ADRIAN'S POV
After the meal we got down to business.
“Do you know why we are here Miss Christiano?“
She sighed. “About that... I have something to tell you."
" I asked a question first. “
“Business. We are here for business." She said confidently. I like this one.
" Business? Is that what you call a marriage alliance?“ I was testing the waters.
“That is what I wanted to tell you. There will be no marriage." She looked me in the eye.
" Your mother... “ she cut me off.
“My mother is forcing me into something I don't want to. I am in a serious relationship and I don't plan to end it. “
“Wow!" Really wow! I was impressed. No woman had ever rejected me before. She is the first and I kinda liked it.
" I don't mean to be rude President Black. Its just that we can do this some other way."
“And what other way if I may ask? “
“I can show you the merits of partnering with Christian Jewels and then you sign a collaboration. “
“Thats interesting." I said. “But I don't want a partnership, I want a bride. “ She opened her pretty mouth to protest but I stopped her." You know my Grandpa wants me to get married?“
“No I have'nt heard." She shook her head. Wow! Its like Julianna never tells her anything.
“Well yes, he does and I plan to fulfill his wish."
" I don't... “
“I want a contract bride." I told her.
She gasped in shock.
“What?!!"
" I don't plan to get married really. This contract will be for only five years and you will get full benefits."
“You don't understand do you?" She snapped. “I am in a serious relationship with the man I love and I cannot marry you. Contract or not." She said angrily. She was really committed. The man was really lucky and I was kinda...jealous.
" What about your Mother's contract?“ I asked her.
" I will find a way." She said and turned to leave. She got to the door, stopped and turned back.
“Please President Black. Try to understand me." She begged. I almost find this hilarious. Almost!
“I have already made up my mind Miss Christaino. Here is my card incase you change your mind." I put my card on the table and left.
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LAURA'S POV
I got home feeling dejected. Mom and Sophie met me at the door.
“Well, how did it go? “ Mom asked visibly tensed.
“It went the way it should go." I answered curtly.
" What do you mean? How did it go? “ Sophie shouted not caring whether she woke anyone up.
“It went well. Geez! I am so tired." I told her.
" Tell us the details. “ Mom demanded.
“Tomorrow. For now, I am exhausted
I need to sleep. “
" You little b***h! Answer me!" Mom yelled angrily.
I don't know but I was'nt scared of any of them this time around.
“ I am tired. Adrian said I am way too skinny and I need to get some weight before the wedding. Now if you will excuse me, I need to get some sleep!"
Liar! Liar! Liar! I know I lied but I did'nt want to talk to them now. I lied with Adrian's name and it worked.
" Really?Okay baby girl. Get some sleep. Tomorrow we will talk. “ Mom cooed. I cringed in disgust and went upstairs.
The next day, I still don't want to talk with any of them. I left for Kara's.
Luckily, today was her off.
“Hey Kara." I greeted.
" Laurie! How are you? “
" Could'nt be worse. “I laughed..
“What about the marriage thing?"
" Well, I met with Adrian Black yesterday and... “
“You met with him?" Kara squeled.
“Are the pictures real? Is he really that handsome?"
“Kara!" I was devastated. “Why are you asking that?"
“What? I want to know." Kara shrugged.
" Okay, he is handsome but... “ I stopped Kara from squelling again." He is a big bully. I will never go for that kind of guy."
" Never say never girl! “ Kara laughed.
“Which side are you really on Kara?"
" The side of Laura - getting - what - she - really - deserves - and - putting- all those - a**holes- in- their - place."
I laughed.
“I don't know what to do Kara. He wants to get married."
“ And thats a good thing right?"
" No its not. I love Migel. I can't and I told him that. “
“You did? What about your b*tch of a mother? What did you tell her? “
“ I lied that the wedding will go on. “ I sighed.
" Laura! What would happen if she finds out?" Kara was concerned.
“I don't know."
Kara sighed. There was silence for a while.
" Call Adrian. “ She said.
“Why?"
" Book an appointment with him. Talk to him again. “ She said.
“Okay."
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TBC
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