THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT LADY

CHAPTER 2

Election was nothing peaceful, lots of chaos is attached to it, many innocent citizens lost their lives, the threat from opposition candidates was a major problem. For the man in politics to excel, he needs a man who can do the dirty jobs and the one who can talk for him. James Holland got them all, he won the primary election at the Conservative party house and also won the election to represent Buckingham at the British parliament. The form doesn’t become his without a woman beside him.

The contract they signed gave room for them to live under one roof and appear as couple in public for the period of one year. The new mansion of the James contains 15 rooms, 6 living, a study, a gym and a game centre. It is wide enough for them to live in the house without seeing each others for months. Kate got a new position at the office, because the marriage made Holland abhor her more. On their wedding night he showed her where she would resides till the contracts ends.

Living in a mansion without joy, a bitter-sweet experience, showed up as an opportunity to make money. She has done it for her family, her brother’s school expenses would be cleared and her father treatment won’t stop, thanks to the contract money. Her major safe zone is the law that protects her from the emotional abusive Holland. During the election, she wasn’t idle, she organize a youth movement to support her husband campaign team, this strategy pull 70% of the youth to their side. Notwithstanding, her husband never appreciate it.

At the midsummer party if the Conservative party, many great man appeared with their spouse, likewise the main man of Buckingham with his wife. Parties were meant to bring people together, to create room for interaction among people. The Conservative party has been divided since the last primary election and the Chairman has decided to host a midsummer celebration in the heart of London. The guests arrived at the venue in an elegant style. Kate Larry wore a met-gala fashion dress that made her stand out among all the ladies there, even Holland couldn’t believed his eyes, he seems to just noticed her since they’ve gotten married. Someone was working toward him, it was George, his major opponent at the Primary election, and the man he suspected was behind Camilla’s death. “Hey George”, He said, while they exchange pleasantries. What friendship lies between two politicians? The ambience was full of betrayal as they continued their conversation, while standing. No talk last forever, George told him that he would like to have his wife ones their contract is over and left. His last statement got him agitated a little, how could he have known that he had a contract marriage? But he never cares about Kate for once.

The best dressed female at the ceremony, wore a long silver gown, with glittering stones, accompanied by a red heel that compliment her dress, on her left wrist was a diamond bracelet given to her by her husband, her long neck was held by a Moussaieff red diamond, her Louis-Vuitton hand bag was one that squeak wealth. She was called to the stage to receive her award, which made her the talk of the event. Holland couldn’t blink his eyes; it seems she’s someone he never knew. The ceremony was a blessing to her, she got cash awards from lots of dignitaries present. Deducing from Holland’s look he was getting jealous, but this lady he never seems to love.

“Come and seat beside me”, he told her as they approached his official car, a Chevrolet Equinox that was given to him as he resumed office as the representative. The front seat has always been Kate’s birthright since she started working for him, even after the marriage, her position never changes. She was startled with the statement. She never seems to hear the right thing. The life of a Personal assistant wasn’t different from that of a wife to Kate; all she needs to do is obey order. The door opening looks like a new level of life attained, which was viewed unattainable. Her heart was pounding fast. What was her tyrannical boss and husband up to? Could this be a dream that can never come to pass? But her head seems to fail to give her answers to the millions of questions running in her mind.

The journey back to Buckingham was so quiet, that one could hear the sound of a dropped pin. By nature, James Holland remained a silent man he wasn’t throughout the journey. The gate flipped opened as they approach the James Buckingham mansion, the car moved to the parking lot , while the security vehicles found their parking space before it’s too late. The main man highlighted from his side of the car, walk slowly as if he was waiting for child to catch-up with him, obviously he wants to walk side by side with Kate, where as he’s not used to it. At this point, he doesn’t know what was controlling him, was it the fact that she was complemented b people? Is it jealousy? Is he in love with her without heart informing his head about it? She also walks fast to catch-up with him just to avoid the trouble that might come after. One leg carrying more than a step at a time, made her hit one that made her almost fall, she felt herself losing balance. Her arms flailed out the sides, and a faint cry of alarm escaped her lips, just as al, hope was seemed lost; the strong hand of Holland grasped her elbow, then pulled her back from the nasty fall. He left her arm as she got back her balance and went straight to his room without looking back.

The previous incident couldn’t stop playing in her head, James wasn’t a gentleman to do that, he prefer to looks you fall, laugh and lecture you on strategies to save yourself next time. He’s a man of great intelligence quotient but lacks emotional quotient. To her it looks like she won an Oscar. “I’m a good lead female character in some kind of fantasy novel. I’m not falling for his magnanimity. Am I? “ she assured herself of not seeing the kind gesture as something special, because he would still do something evil to her. She slowly off her dress and went to take her shower. The door was swung opened as she comeback from the bathroom, he was met by a sight that shocked him, and he never planned to come to her room, it one of her diamond ring fell, when she was about falling, he only did himself good to return it back to her, for proper safety. But he met her dressed in a lacy undergarment; her cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she hastily attempted to cover herself with a nearby towel. He mustered, ‘I’m sorry’, dropped the ring and left without adding to it.

The second morning, the dining table was filled up with all sort of foods. While Kate was preparing for the day, a maid informed her that she had been invited to the dining by boss. She couldn’t believe herself. The dining hall was set for two when she got there. As long as she could recall this would be her first breakfast with him, the table was never big enough to contain both of them, despite being a 10 feet long table. “Do you care for water”, he asked politely, when discovered she’s choking on bread. Things don’t feel normal, this is the ninth month of their contract marriage. She has always being feeling like an outcast in the house since she entered, thank God for Jane, her personal maid that keeps her company every time she’s free. “I booked a first class ticket for us to Banwa Private Island and we would be leaving by next weekend”, he said after offering her the water. No way they would be travelling to Philippines all of a sudden and besides, her consent wasn’t seek, but who was she to refuse a week vacation to an island, where they pay $100,000 per night. She has heard of it before, but doesn’t know where it was located. Immediately, after the breakfast and checked more about Banwa Private Island on Google.

London city airport was eight and a half miles away from Buckingham and it was seen as a better idea to travel by from England to Philiphine. Holland has previously booked a flight to Ninoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA), Manila. The flight lasted about 20 hours. The darkness already took over the earth on their arrival to Manila. For safety they had to lodge at the Manila Marriott Hotel for the night. Very early the second day, they booked another flight Puetro Princeca International airport Palawan, where Banwa Private Island helicopter was already waiting for them. Their arrival wasn’t unknown to their travel guardian who took them to their apartment. Kate stepped out of the apartment to admire the wonderful nature that lies within it, the pristine white sand beach was calling, the dramatic rock formations and secluded coves provides more beauty to the Island, she had never dreamt of being somewhere like this in her life. “Kate, get yourself cleaned up, so we can tour the island a little bit”, Holland said politely. This was one of the rear occasions he spoke politely. Nevertheless, to their surprise they only have one bedroom, a living room and a bathroom in their apartment; this made it looks like it was made for couples. Holland in a command tone told her to always sleep in the living room for the whole of their vacation, but this never appears to be new to her, after the day tour, coming back to sleep was the only option left for them.

The look of things changed, he was in bed, with his body tense and rigid, his breaths heaving with rapid, shallow breath, his face was contorted as he keeps repeating,” let her go”, his hands where shivering, the only help he was able to render was hold tight to the bedspread, as if it’s the saviour. His body trembled, his limbs jerking slightly as if they can run from the horrors of his dream. The sounds of, “let her go”, woke Kate up that she rushed to the bedroom, her face couldn’t believe what she saw, he almighty boss and husband found it impossible to save himself from the terror of his own dream, without wasting time, she ran towards his, tossed his head toward her chest, laying on her breast, she patted him until he was himself again. His stare was full of appreciation and embarrassment, he felt like entering into the ground. “I’m sorry sir”, she said feeling the embarrassment in his looks, as she was about moving out of the bed, he gently pull her back, wrapped his hands around her waist and gave her warm hug. She became resistant, but his arms were too strong for to break through, she eventually surrendered and her face tucked into his neck. “Thank you”, he said as she finally escaped from his strong arm.