The Ultimate Request!
1840 Words
Gabriella's POV
The memories in my head were a mess. They belong to me and... Gabriella Vaughan. How did I end up in her body? I thought things like this only happened in books and movies. The shocking look on the cops and maids face were proof that she was really dead last night. Of course, she was. I confirmed it myself after she swallowed those pills.
But Karl Vaughan, he was furious to see that his wife is alive. According to Gabriella's memory, their marriage is a secret, he never treated her as a wife. He was even responsible for her sickness, hoping she was going to die. Since it was taking time, he resulted in using an assassin to get rid of her.
He really hated her so much. Gabriella, how did you manage to endure all of this shitty treatment from this man? Well, I don't care, I'm not Gabriella. I mean, I am Gabriella but, not the one that'll endure all of that.
With my skills as an assassin, I'll be able to protect myself from him. But, how?
This body is so weak and sick. It doesn't have any muscle. And the boobs are too huge for me to even move. I miss my small boobs.
"Miss Gabriella, are you alright?" The cops asked. I didn't even realise when he got close to me.
Karl was behind. He was still giving me the 'How are you still alive' look.
"I'm fine" I spoke. It was strange hearing another voice that was calm, coming out from my mouth. I'm not used this body yet.
In my original body, I'm plain as a sheet. Black hair, black eyes, scar under my eyes and on my cheek, ones I got from missions. But this body, she has blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. Her body was beautiful and perfect. I'm sure it'll be more perfect when her sickness is gone.
"Did you know what happened last night? You swallowed everything in this pill case and... You lost your life. You've been dead for twelve hours. It's strange to say that you're alive. I can't explain this scenario ma'am"
What do I say? I just have to act natural, just like how the real Gabriella would act. And also, in a way I won't implicate my real self.
I gently threw my legs off the ground and tucked my hair behind my ears.
"I didn't swallow them" I said.
I saw Karl flinched behind. He was staring at me and I stared back at him, giving him a warm smile.
"Then, tell me what happened" the cop said to me. He brought out a book and a pen to write what I was about to say.
"I saw an assassin in my room last night. She... She forced them into my mouth. I'll never try to kill myself" I tried to look like a victim. The maid gasped loudly, covering her mouth in shock.
"An assassin. Did you see what she looked like?" He queried.
I covered my face last night, so I can't give an answer. Besides, the room was dim. I shook my head. The cop let out a sigh.
"Thank you, Mrs Vaughan. I'm sure your husband will be happy now that you're alive. I'll call the ambulance to check up on you"
Lies. He's not happy at all. The cop didn't hear the dumbass question he threw at me the moment I opened my eyes.
"Don't call any ambulance. She has a private doctor. I'll call him to check up on her" he said to the cop. I could sense the annoyance in his voice.
"Okay, Mr Vaughan. I never knew you had a beautiful wife"
"It's a secret. Please, don't go around telling anyone. Besides, keep whatever happened here a secret" he replied.
I knew it. Their relationship is really a secret. Is he embarrassed to have someone like Gabriella as a wife? I watched as they both walked out of the room. The maid from before walked to me and held my hand. She started crying.
"I'm glad you're back, ma'am. I would have killed myself if you hadn't come back to life"
Her name is Cheryl and she has been Gabriella's maid, even before she arrived at Karl's mansion. The other maids in the mansion treat Gabriella as trash because Karl treats her as trash. They don't serve her good meal, they even bully Cheryl whenever she tries to get food for Gabriella.
This is going to be a lot of hassle. In my memory, Gabriella was well educated. She has great idea on how to run a business. All of her parents businesses were handed over to her. But, some of them are being run by Karl. Karl on the other hand as his own corporation. Of course, he's a mega billionaire even without Gabriella's fortune.
Gabriella left everything to Karl. Now that I'm in her body, I'm taking everything back. Before that, I better get my health back. I feel so weak that my legs can't even move.
"When was the last time I left this room, Cheryl?"
"Three months, miss" she replied.
That's a long time. I got up from the bed. I almost fell back, because of how weak my legs were. I moved slowly around my huge ass room.
"Miss, I can't believe you can still walk" Cheryl burst into tears again.
I smiled at her. She must really care for Gabriella so much.
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The doctor finally arrived and got me checked up. To his amazement, I was healthy, just physically weak because I've been laying at a spot for a long time. He advised me to walk around the house once in a while and I'll be fine. It's good news.
The doctor left and I was alone in the room.
I started thinking of how I was going to live as Gabriella from now on. I'm supposed to hate Karl Vaughan because he was responsible for my death but, even without him giving the order to get rid of the evidence, my boss would have still killed me.
The life of an assassin isn't supposed to be long. I should just accept that fact and do what the real Gabriella wants. And that's for me to make Karl Vaughan fall in love with me. Also, she wants to work at the company. Though Karl won't let her, I'll have to convince him this time. I slipped off the bed and landed on the floor.
I should probably take a walk outside the mansion.
When I tried to stand from the floor, the door threw wide open and an Karl walked in. He slammed the door behind him and glared at me. I was still on the floor.
We both stared at each other for a few seconds before he broke the silence. Normally, Gabriella would have spoken first. She would have said something like....
"Karl, I can't believe you came to see me. You have no idea how happy I am"
It sounds desperate and I'm not going to say that. Never!
Even his expression is asking why I'm not saying anything.
"What the f**k are you doing on the floor? You're being disgusting" He asked.
"Why do you care?" I asked back. His eyes shot wide open. Ah! He's surprised. He knew Gabriella isn't the one to talk back to him. If I'm going to make Karl fall in love with me, I'll have to pretend not to love him. I've seen it happen in movies. Movies that I watched while growing up before I got sold by my father. I'll just pretend I no longer love him since I died and came back to life.
"Did you just ask me a question?"
I let out a sigh and slipped my fingers into my hair.
"I'm glad you came to see me, Mr Vaughan. I have a request to make"
"Mr Vaughan?" He asked again. He really must be confused. I got off the floor and he walked closer to me. "Is something wrong with your memory?"
"Nothing is wrong with my memory, Mr Vaughan. I'm sure you hated it when I call you by your name. You hate hearing my voice, you hate the sight of me. No, you hate everything about me. Yet, you keep crawling in and out of my room"
He smirked after hearing what I had to say. He stood so close to me. I just noticed the mole under his left eyes. He really is a handsome man. Tall, dashing, muscular. He's literally a work of art.
"Your request, let's hear it"
I almost forgot I said that to him.
"I'd like a job at the company"
"You're not allowed to work"
"Don't worry. I promise not to tell your secret or my secret. We'll be strangers at the company. Just fix me a fake identity. Something that doesn't spell 'Vaughan'"
"Do you think I'll trust you? You're the first person that like to reveal our relationship when you have the chance. I'm sure you'll do so if you work at the company"
He really doesn't trust me. I lowered my head, thinking of another idea. Gabriella really wants to work at the company to show off her skills and also, not getting locked inside this mansion like a princess. Well, it's true that she wanted to reveal her relationship to the public. She couldn't stand to see women flocking around her husband. There was even a magazine made just for him, with the huge title 'The Most Eligible Bachelor'
She wished she could cry to the country telling them he's married to her, but no...she can't.
"Fine. Let's do this. I'll put you in a department in the company. I will be your boss, that way I'll keep an eye on you. You must not reveal anything to anyone. The moment you do, you're staying locked up in here. Whenever you see me at the company, run away from me Gabriella and also, don't you dare get close to Katelyn. Understood?"
"Yes, Mr Vaughan"
He frowned and walked out of the room.
At least, he promised to do what I asked for. According to Gabriella's memory, this is the longest they've spoken for. This is going well.
But... Katelyn? Why is he protecting her?
She's the real Gabriella's step sister. She was adopted to be her playmate when Gabriella was young. They grew up together but, Karl ended up falling in love with Katelyn, but was forced to marry Gabriella whom he had no affection for. That explains his hatred for her.
But there are a lot of messed up memories in my head that I can't understand. I shook my head and walked towards the bathroom. I rather go for a walk than sit and think.
I can't wait to start working a real job. Not something that takes people's life. I'm glad I get to live not as an assassin again. Thank you, Gabriella.
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