Love Interest

ChapterTWO

I rested my head on the headrest and adjusted my tie as Evans drove me home. I finally had the chance to clear the news.

The next thing now was to also convince the press that I was getting married in a few weeks.

They may be doubting so I thought of something and that's a contract marriage.

At first, I thought of presenting the contract to Siri but that would mean giving her what she had always wanted.

She is so cunning and mischievous so I need to be one step ahead of her. After some seconds of contemplating, I changed my

My options were narrowed at this point as I had a very few number of women in my life, of course, I could actually count them with no stress, “Mum, Selena( my sister ) Siri (my secretary), my office cleaner, a few of my female workers, and that’s how Maya came to my head. “Maya”, I said still thinking…

Maya could be so innocent and naive at times though. I don't even know why I am thinking of this, I’m not even sure if I could still find her or if she would even accept a contract marriage with me.

"Boss you did a great job at the press conference but.... about the wife of a thing. Were you serious about getting married" He asked I glared at him and he immediately stopped talking.

The rest of the ride was silent and in some minutes we arrived at my mansion. He parked the car in the garage and came down to open the door for me.

I walked out majestically from the car like I wasn't in a tight situation earlier. I walked into the mansion and there I saw some worried faces.

It was my Mum, Selena, my sister, and Princeton, my best friend. They all came to me one after the other.

Mom was the first person to come to me and she hugged me. I hugged her back and patted her back. She must have been extra worried about me.

"How did it go? Did you find the witch that caused all this? I've always known that she is a sheep in wolf clothing" Mum said and I chuckled.

"Mum I already took care of Siri and I have cleared my name. I'm sure that by tomorrow those investors will be coming back to the company" I said and she sighed in relief.

"I'm glad" she smiled and then Selena came over. She is my elder sister and the only sibling that I have.

"You never believed me when I told you that she was up to something. You always ignored my warning" Selena said and she was right.

She had always had a bad feeling about Siri but I had always ignored it because I never suspected anything.

She patted my shoulder before going to Mum and then Princeton came to me, the only friend that I had and he was also a billionaire like me.

"I already knew you would take care of it, that's why I didn't need to interfere but I didn't know that you would take it to that extent," He said and I knew he was referring to the fact that I told the press about having a wife I would be getting married to.

"So who's the lucky woman, Siri" He chuckled but I glared hard at him and he laughed out afterwards.

"What? you aren't in any relationship with a woman so who are you then getting married to or is she someone I don't know... " He raised a teasing brow at me but I pushed him off.

"I just said that because I didn't know what else to say?" I replied sincerely.

"Like seriously, then how do you expect everyone to believe when at the end of it all you are not getting married" Princeton said.

…"I need time. You know Maya right? I'm thinking of proposing a contract marriage to her" I blurted and his eyes widened.

"Do you know what you're talking about? A contract Marriage. That's worse than having a one-night stand with Siri if this gets to the public" Princeton yelled but I covered his mouth.

"I'm aware and that's why you're the only one who knows about it" I replied.

"I don't know if she still works in the bar we first met two years ago but I hope I get to meet her," I said silently praying in my mind.

"Good luck to you. I hope you get yourself outta this mess" Princeton said and I escorted him out of the house before going into my room. I had a long day today and I am so exhausted.

I took a cold shower before getting on my bed to sleep.

Maya POV

* A BAR

The bar was always bustling with life at this time of the day and that's when we get extra busy. I held my pen and notepad in my hands as I went to where a group of men were gathered drinking.

"Good evening gentlemen. What would you like to have?" I said politely.

"You," One of the men said and the rest of them laughed along with him. This is what I get every time.

I don't know if this foolish man doesn't understand then I am not interested and then they keep saying rubbish.

"I'm sorry sir, but that's not an option," I replied politely again. I don't wanna create a bad impression because I love my job and I don't know if I will find another one again.

"See she's pretending like she doesn't know what I am saying. She is acting like she's not part of them" He said.

"Sir if you're not ready I would excuse you all," I said and turned to go but I heard a smack on my butt and loud laughter.

I turned angrily to them and without even blinking an eye I raised my hand and slapped the man who I think was the one who did that.

The laughter died down and then they began murmuring. I'm already fed up that I have to go through this every day.

"You b*tch, you had the right to raise those filthy hands on me" The man yelled, and then he stood up raising his hand to return the favor.

I closed my eyes expecting a thunderous slap but after a few seconds I didn't feel his hands on my cheeks, I opened my eyes and I saw the man groaning as someone twisted his hands preventing him from slapping me.

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