Bride for the King Billionaire

CHAPTER 4

6: 30 AM

I've been awake for over thirty minutes, not that I could even sleep after I got back from the hospital. I looked around the small basement apartment that one of my Dad's old friends got for us to keep our personal belongings on the outskirts of New York City after the bank took our house. The place was shabby and damp with a small mattress and a small kitchen but it was better than nothing, especially after all Dad's friends abandoned him when he lost everything. This small town was the closest to the big city which made it easy for me to get to the big city where I had a small job and then to the Hospital where Dad was to see him.

Thinking of the big city and Dad I remember the conversation we had the previous day. I never knew that Dad was well acquainted with the young master of the King's family, to ask me to go and see him and ask for help from him.

The Kings Family is one of the wealthiest families and their business was always in the papers. So even though I had not met the young master of the King's Family, I've heard a lot about the ruthless, obnoxious, and arrogant billionaire. Especially since I started to work at the King's Mall a few months ago, thinking about work I quickly picked up my phone from the chair and called the head manager of the section where I work, on the second ring She picked up the phone, Good morning ma I greeted, why in God's name are you calling so early in the morning? What's so urgent that it can't wait until later? She grumbled. I'm sorry ma, sorry to disturb your sleep, I was hoping you could let me off this morning, there is somewhere important that I have to be this morning. Is that all? Yes ma'am. Then it's fine. By the way, is your father getting any better? For now, he's just stable, Sophia replied. It's ok, he will come around. Alright Bye. Bye. Sophia heaved a sigh of relief, I wasn't expecting it so easy to get the morning off work but I guess the head manager is not as bad as she seems.

The taxi stopped in front of the King's Empire, we are here ma'am the taxi driver broke into Sophia's thoughts. Oh ok, thank you, she said and quickly got down from the taxi. The King's Empire lived up to its reputation, the place was so big that ten more companies could fit into it effortlessly and still have room to operate. Sophia walked in through the door, ever since I was a child I have always thought that the Powers corporation was the most beautiful place to walk into but standing right here in the center of the King's Empire, I can say that the Power's Corporation holds no water to this. This place was beautiful and flamboyant, the glasses were polished to perfection. Everyone here was properly and neatly dressed. I felt out of place with the denim and shirt I wore, why didn't I wear a skirt or even a gown? Why do I always make decisions against my better judgment?

Feeling downcast, like my journey was a lost cause I walked to the reception area, there were two receptionists there but one looked friendlier than the other, so I choose to speak to the friendlier one, please I would like to see Mr. Dave King, the receptionist, looked at me and asked do you have a prior appointment with him? No, I shake my head, I don't, well I'm sorry I can't let you meet Mr. King without an appointment. Please can you at least try to ask him, please I tried not to show my desperation and hold back my tears. Please tell him I'm from Mr. Patrick Power I'm sure he will grant me an audience. The receptionist looked at her, she didn't seem like all these models, actresses, and rich heiresses that were always trying to get their hands on Mr. Dave, maybe whatever she wanted to see him for was very important, so the receptionist decided to take a chance on this innocent looking beauty and call the Vice President's office directly.

Have you been able to find me a suitable wife? I don't know how suitable your wife should be but I have narrowed down a list of a few prospective candidates who might be willing to take your offer. Remove the names of anyone I might have dated before from that list, ok sir? Speaking of which, instead of going through all these troubles to find a wife, why not ask Lectica.?We both know that she has had a thing for you for a while now, at least it would not be all that bad to marry someone who loves you and might eventually grow to love her, in this case, it would be easier since both of you have been friends for a while now. What do you think? Hmmmmm it's not a bad idea, I didn't think of it…. Just then a call interrupted their conversation. Dave was going to decline the call and continue talking but he pressed the wrong button and the call went through. Hello sir, there is a lady here to see you. I don't want to see any lady or anyone!!! Dave thundered, just as he was about to end the call the receptionist continued but sir she said she was from Patrick Power, from whom Dave asked to be sure he heard correctly. From Patrick Power, she replied, what's her name Dave asked, I didn't ask but let me do that, the receptionist turned to Sophia and asked what's your name ma? Sophia Power, Sophia replied. Dave could hear the conversation clearly but still waited till the receptionist replied to him, sir she said her name is Sophia Power. Send her up immediately Dave ordered. Which Patrick Power is sending someone to come see you? Is it the Patrick Power of Power Corporation? Mark asked after listening to Dave's conversation with the receptionist. Yes, Dave replied. I never knew you were both acquainted. While Mark was talking Dave was buried deep in thought why would Patrick send his daughter to me or did he already figure it out? I covered my tracks well and I made sure no traces led to me, so it can't be that, then why?

Mr. Dave would see you now, go through the elevator, his office is on the fourteenth floor, the last office, he is currently occupying the president's office. Ok thank you, Sophia said as she bowed and walked away, her stomach had been tied in several hard knots, and her palms and forehead were dripping sweat. Sophia was so nervous she could barely stand on her own two feet or walk properly. When she got to the Last office as she was directed she took several deep breaths to steady herself before knocking on the door. Immediately the door was opened by a young man, he looked handsome in his designer suit, this isn't Mr. Dave I thought, I had seen his back view once outside the boutique. He looked taller than this and his hair was chestnut brown and not blond. Mr. Dave is waiting for you inside. He opened the door wider to allow me entrance. Just as I thought the arrogant billionaire wouldn't stand to answer his door himself. She is one hell of a beauty and those eyes a man could sink into it and never be found, Mark thought.

Sophia walked into the office, the place not only smelt nice, but it also looked beautiful, the place was tastefully furnished, and even though it was just in plain black and white it still looked simple and beautiful. Dave swings his chair to turn around and face her and for more than a few seconds he was stunned, he had never seen any woman look so beautiful without making an effort, her oval-shaped face was smooth, her nose was not well-pointed, then the eyes those sea green eyes that held a lot were calling him to come in, her lips were small but full, for her petite face she was quite tall. Gosh, he never expected Parick's daughter to look this beautiful. Ohh my God he is so handsome, I never expected him to be this cute, those gossip magazines did not do justice to his manliness. What can I do for you? Ms. Powers right? Mmmmm yes, it's Ms. Sophia Powers. Ok, what can I do for you, Dave inquired. Well, the thing is… please forgive my manners and sit down, Sophia sat down opposite him, and continued the thing is my Dad made some bad business choices which affected the business and led to his heart attack, he is supposed to undergo surgery to help him but we can't afford it after we lost everything thing, tears were beginning to well up in her eyes, speaking about her father's condition always made her emotional, he was her only family after her mom died a few years ago. He asked me to come and see you last night so that you might be able to help us. Hmmmm help you Dave thought after everything he did to my family, he wants my help he must be delusional. While Dave was silently thinking. Sophia remembered that her father had asked her to show him her neck chain. She immediately took it off and passed it to him, here my Dad said I should show this to you. Dave stretched his hand and collected the neck, it was his mother's, so this woman also gave her most precious jewelry to his daughter Dave thought. He might as well help them by making them all pay for what they did to him and his family. And he had just the right sacrifice. Well, Sophia, I think I can help you, but only on one condition. What is it Sophia murmured? You have to marry me?