The proposal
1382 Words
Vivian’s POV
I wake up early today, surprisingly before my alarm rings.
I grab my phone to check the time.
5.50am.
I still have enough time to get ready
I get up from my bed and go inside my bathroom.
I grab my toothbrush, brush my teeth then I take my bath.I dry my hair with a towel, then I rub cream on my body
I style my hair in a low bun, apply a little gloss on my lip then put on a
pair of black trousers and cream blouse.
I slip into a pair of sleek black heels and grab my bag.
Finally, I spray some perfume before I leave my room and say hi to my
mom in the kitchen.
“Good morning mom”
.
She turns to look at me.
“Good morning darling”
“You look gorgeous”
“Thank you mom”
. I say as I give her a small hug
“You won’t be eating breakfast?”
“I don’t want to be late, I’ll eat at work.
”“Have you heard from your father?” She ask in a concern tone
“I haven’t seen him since last weekend”
.
She sighs.
“Don’t worry yourself mom, he’ll come home when he’s out of money
again.
”
She let out a forced smile.
“Have a great day mom”
.
I say goodbye to my mom as I leave the house to the bus stop. The
thought of my dad’s behavior cross my mind again.
My father has always been unpredictable.
Honestly after he took my whole savings, I don’t want to care about
him again but it can’t be help.
The bus ride to work is surprisingly smooth.
I sit by the window, put on my headphones and watch as the buildings
move past me.
For the first time in a while, I feel slightly hopeful.
I’ve a good paying job.
And even though my boss is annoying, I’ve to handle it i say to
myself.
I walk into the building saying hi to the receptionist before heading to
my office.
I drop my bag on my desk and go turn on my computer.
I pull up Justin’s schedule.
My eyes widen.
“Wow”
.
His day is packed.
Ten o’clock meeting.
42Eleven o’clock conference call.
One o’clock appointment.
Two o’clock meeting.
Four o’clock meeting.
I sigh.
I begin organizing the documents he’ll need.
Go to the cafe to get his coffee and I drop it on my desk waiting for
him to summon me.
The telephone rings.
“Mr George’s office”
.
“Come to my office”
.
The call ends. I already know he’s the one.
I grab the documents and his coffee, breath in and out before
knocking on his door.“Come in”
.
I enter.
Justin is standing by the window.
He’s putting on a brown suit this morning. I hate to admit but he looks
annoyingly cute in suits.
His hands are in his pockets and he’s looking out at the city.
“Good morning, sir”
.
He turns.
He walks up to his desk and picks up a folder.
“Cancel my ten o’clock meeting”
.
I write it down.
“Yes sir”
.
“Move my eleven o’clock meeting to next tomorrow ”
.
I write that down too.
“Okay sir”
.
“Cancel my two o’clock meeting also”
.
I look at him.
“Alright”
.
He picks up another folder.
“And also, clear my evening”
.
I write that down also.
“Lastly, prepare the documents I will be needing for tomorrow board
meeting.
”
“I’m on it already sir”
.“Okay”
.
I nod
“Anything else?”
I ask him.
“No”
.
As I reach the door, he calls.
“Miss Cole”
I turn to look at him
“See me before you go home.
”
“Okay”
.
What does he want to see me for, I thought as I sit on my desk and get
to work.It’s already lunch time and I’m half way done with most of my work.
Justin already step out of the office.
I grab my phone and head to the cafeteria to get lunch.
A call came in on my phone.
It’s my mom.
“Hi mom”
“Hi Miss Vivian, this is Elena speaking, I’m calling from George’s
hospital.
”
I stop walking
Why is she with my mom’s phone I thought.
“Hi Elena, please is my mom okay?”
.
“She was rush in from work, because she collapsed, please we need
you at the hospital.
”“I’m coming”
.
I don’t even think twice.
I turn around and rush back into my office.
Grab my bag and I run out of the company.
I flag down the first taxi I see.
“George’s hospital please. Quickly”
.
I don’t know how long the journey takes because every minute feels
like an hour.
When I finally arrive at the hospital. I pay the driver and jump out of
the taxi.
I hurry inside the hospital and go straight to the reception.
“Hi
good afternoon, I’m here for Hannah Cole. I’m her daughter”
.
“Please sit somewhere, the doctor will attend to you”
. A fewminutes later, a man in a white coat walks out of the ward.
“Miss
Cole?”
I immediately stand.
“Yes”
.
“I’m doctor Xavier. I’m attending to your mom.
”
My heart pounds faster.
“How’s she?”
He gestures towards the hallway.
“Come with me”
.
I follow him to his office.
He closes the door and sit behind his desk.
I sit opposite him.“Hi miss Cole”
.
“Hi doctor”
.
He looks at the folder in his hand.
“Your mom was brought in unconscious two hours ago.
”
I gulped nervously.
“Yes”
.
“We did some test”
.
I rub my hands trying to stay as calm as possible.
“And?”
He pauses.
“Your mom is currently stable but we still need to conduct some
tests.
”
“Thank God”I let out a breath I’ve been holding.
“So when will you start the test doctor?”
“Immediately you make payment, we’ll start the test.
”
“How much will the tests cost?”
He gives me an amount.
I stare at him.
“That much?”
“Yes”
I look down at my hands.
“I’ll look for the money doctor. When will she be discharged?”
“In three days, we just need to watch her for awhile.
” “Can Isee her?”
“Sure, but she’s still unconscious.
”
I go inside my mom’s ward, i couldn’t find the tears as I leave her
ward to the reception to make so payment.
It’s already past my lunch hour. I go back to work and finish up with
the documents.
It’s evening already so I go inside Mr George’s office.
I knock on the door
“Come in” he says in a flat voice.
“Hello sir, you asked me to see you before going home.
”
“Sit.
” He says in a surprisingly calm voice.
I sit opposite him.
For a few seconds, he doesn’t say a word.He simply stares at me, as if studying me before reaching for a file on
his desk.
“I have a proposition for you”
. He says in a cold tone.
I frown.
“What kind of proposition sir?” I ask trying not to sound intimidated.
Help chip in slides the file towards me.
My eyes land on the words written across the first page.
MARRIAGE AGREEMENT.
I look up at him
“Sir?”
“I want you to be in a contract marriage with me.
” Hesays in a final voice, leaving no room for questions. I
stare at him, completely speechless.
A contract marriage?
With my boss?
I don’t even know what to say.
Why me?
Why choose me?
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