Chapter 3
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Chapter 3
ANN
I sat before a large table filled with food of different cuisines in the morning.
The maids served me my breakfast, treating me like one who has never eaten for a thousand years.
I won't blame them for acting that way. They are doing according to their master's order.
I heard one of the maids saying Jay wants them to give me whatever I want. But I didn't ask for all these foods.
"Do you need more juice, my lady?"
"What about dessert? "
"I'm okay, thank you," I appreciated, trying to eat the ones served already.
I felt my cheeks swelling on hearing them call me their lady.
Geez! Is this the life of the rich?
After breakfast, I left the dining room, exploring the beautiful mansion.
The sight of the interior is enough to take one's mind off any difficult situation. It's like I'm in a fairytale world.
Walking through a path, I came across a large family portrait on the wall. It had Jay, his father, two women, and another man just like his height, which I presume to be his brother.
"Which one is his mother and which is his aunt?" I wondered, staring at the portrait.
Just then, someone caught my attention from the corner.
It's Jay.
I see him walking up the stairs with a guard, talking.
Just looking at him, I felt warmth whelming my heart.
Just yesterday we met and somehow I feel closer to him already.
I thought of his deal and finally came to a conclusion.
Not wanting to delay, I went after Jay to speak to him.
"So he just vanished?"
"Yes sir," His guard reported.
I stood outside the room, which I woke up from last night, watching Jay and his guard converse about someone.
The moment he saw me, he told his guard to excuse us.
"Do you need anything?" He asked me.
I stepped into the room, holding my hands at my back.
"Jay, I thought about what you said, and I've made my decision."
His eyes flashed at me, slowly dropping his phone down to hear me out.
"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend for a year, " I accepted his deal.
A smirk appeared across his face, as he drew closer to me.
My heart came fluttering, wondering if he's going to kiss me like last night.
That's when he said, " It's good you gave me your answer on time. I was beginning to think about how I'll attend tonight's party without a girlfriend."
"Huh?"
Tonight's party?
Jay shares with me that his father is holding a party at his home and he has to be there with his girlfriend, as promised.
"We leave by four in the evening. A maid will bring you a dress," He said, taking his phone, calling someone.
This made me feel weird. A party at the Verman's?
I'll be attending the rich's party for the first time ever, as a billionaire's girlfriend. I hope I don't mess things up?
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Four in the evening, I got ready for the party, as Jay had instructed.
Heading for the stairs, I found Jay waiting for me down the steps, talking to his guards.
His attention was brought my way when he heard the sound of my footsteps, climbing down.
My heart came flying to my throat when I saw his eyes shimmering at me.
I didn't know how to react with the way he stared. I just maintained myself, standing next to him when I came off the stairs.
His eyes scanned me, before saying, "Beautiful."
My face flushed at his words.
"Thank you" I appreciated, hiding my smiles with a serious face.
Set, we left for the party.
Upon arrival, into the large mansion, many eyes fell on Jay and I in seconds.
Their faces filled with shock, as they watched Jay escorting me towards his parents.
I felt my heart racing as cameras came flashing at us non stop, while the guests gossiped about us.
"Who is she?"
"She's beautiful."
"There's no way she's his girlfriend."
I heard them all saying amidst the music playing in the background.
Jay brought me before his father and the two women standing beside the old man. The trio, wearing the same dress code, stared at us.
On seeing this, I immediately realized something.
"I see my son has brought someone to us, " Mr Verman said, dropping his eyes on me.
"Is she the one you speak of, Jay? " The one on his left asked, giving me an unpleasant stare.
It's like she could see something filthy around me.
"Yes mother, this is Ann. She's the girl I've been telling you all about."
"She's beautiful. How are you, dear? " The second lady at the right asked, taking hold of my hands, pulling me close.
I felt weird at first, but reminded myself of where I am and the people I'm standing before.
Composing myself, I smiled at the lady and answered, "I'm fine."
"I can see Jay has made the right choice. She's indeed a beauty like you described," She praised me, leaving me blushing.
"Did you doubt me before, Mom? " Jay asked.
On hearing him call both women mom, my observation was confirmed at once.
Mr Verman has two wives!
When I stepped in and saw the similar attire, my eyes spotted how both women held Mr Verman like couples.
If one was related to the other like a sibling, she won't be holding Mr Verman like he's her husband.
"I didn't know he had two wives. So does that mean his brother is..."
"Now where did you find this poor soul? " I heard from the side.
I looked and saw the young man from the portrait. This is Jay's brother.
"Please don't tell me that he paid you to come and act as his girlfriend," He chuckled, referring to me.
"The party just started and you're already drunk, Ben, " Jay said, referring to his brother.
Ben scoffs at Jay, stepping closer like one set for a fight.
I could sense some kind of tension rising between these two.
Is there some kind of family war going on or what?
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