She suddenly regretted her decision when she saw who the client was. She believed that her day just got worse.
“What are you doing here? Haven’t you done enough for one day?” She greeted him with a bit of hostility.
“That is not how you should greet your future husband.” Alex wiggled her fingers at her as if chastising her actions, sitting down on the chair opposite hers.
“I have no time for your games today. I have a lot of work. So, state your business and be gone.” Being hospitable was the last thing on her mind. After the day that she had, all she wanted was some peace of mind.
“Well, I was invited by your father to have dinner at your house tonight. He asked me to bring you along. I thought that was an odd request. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?” He mockingly said as if her situation was quite funny.
To other people, it might seem that way, but to her, this was serious. Nothing was funny about what he just said. “I hope you said no.” But from his smile, he obviously did the opposite.
“How could I refuse my future father-in-law? That will certainly send red flags and make them question our relationship. Besides, this will be a perfect opportunity to solidify our affair in the eyes of the public.” He reasoned.
What else could go wrong with her day? She thought as another issue just sprung up. She was already looking forward to spending some time with Jacky.
“But I already made plans for tonight.” She tried to make an excuse to get off the dinner, which he and her father agreed on.
“If it is not life-threatening, then cancel it. You know we have to do this.” He insisted.
He knew that he was already asking so much from her, but he had no choice on this. He would make sure that she got compensated for all her effort. He would provide her with all the help she would ask of him, as long as it was reasonable.
“But I already promised that I would go out with Jacky after work to shop. I guess we can reschedule it tomorrow.” She voiced her concern. She hated breaking a promise.
She tried to evaluate her schedule, and she knew that they would be pressed for time. Their flight schedule was to leave tomorrow evening. So, going on a shopping spree would seem quite impossible.
“I’m sure she will understand.” He guessed he also had to make up to Jacky, making a mental note about it.
“If that is all you wanted to say, you could have just called. It would have saved us both the trouble.” His presence always made her uneasy.
Something that she needed to work on, if they would pass as a couple, they needed to be comfortable with each other. She knew that. How to do that was still a mystery to her?
“I have a meeting with David today, so I thought of dropping by to tell you personally the plan. Then, I suggest we go together to your father’s house.” He stated.
“I can wait for you until you finish your work.” He continued, hoping that she was going to be amicable to his plan.
“I guess that is the best thing to do.” She could not think of any other option. It would seem odd if they left her office and went to the house of her father separately.
Her father would automatically think that something was not right with their relationship and figure out what they were up to in a second. She did not want to blow their cover. She did not want them discovered for their lies, especially not by her father.
“Then, I’ll be at David’s office. Call me when you are ready to leave.” He stood from his chair and fixed his jacket.
He was thankful that things went smoothly and everything was going according to plan.
“I think the deal will surely push through. With a little more incentive and persuasion, Mr. Enriquez will certainly sell his shares to you in no time.” David announced to the group.
“He is a fool if he thinks he can get a better deal from someone else. Alex already gave more than what his shares cost in that company.” Marcus also pointed out.
“Why are you so adamant in buying shares in this company, anyway?” Evan questioned his true intention.
“It is a good investment. You might not see it now, but eventually, it will pay off. Just make sure that no one will be able to trace that I am the one buying the shares.” He instructed all that was present in the meeting.
“I guess that concludes the meeting. Thank you, gentlemen, for your time.” David dismissed the rest of the people involved in the meeting, leaving just him, Evan, Marcus, and Alex in the conference room.
“Is everything set for your birthday, or is it your summary execution.” Evan teased Alex.
“But honestly, are you sure that Dani is the right person to act as your wife?” Marcus still had his doubts, but what could they do now? Even if Alex agreed with Marcus, they already had no time to change their plans.
“Why did you choose her anyway? Besides the fact that she is gorgeous, intelligent, rich, you still barely know her. On the other hand, thinking about it, she is indeed a good choice.” Evan suddenly retracted his question after realizing the many good attributes Dani possessed.
“She is all that, but she is also something else. She hates men. I was sure that she would immediately shut down Alex’s proposal. Fortunately, Alex here was able to use his charm and persuade her to agree.” Marcus revealed what he had learned from Jacky.
“Come on. Dani could not be a man-hater. You are judging her unnecessarily. I am sure that Alex had a good reason why he chose her. Am I right?” David looked at his friend, who was silently listening to them.
“I do. Dani doesn’t hate men, but just like me, she does not like commitment. Something that we both have in common. Evan was also right. She has all the qualifications I need as the perfect fiance, the reason why I chose her.” He said to his friends.
“And another thing, she is unquestionably not boring to be around.” He was sure that the six months that they had to pretend as fiance would be full of exciting challenges. He was looking forward to dealing with it, with Dani at his side.
“Have you tried kissing her?” Evan was usually the most mischievous one in the group. “As your fiance, people will be expecting it from time to time.”
He just smiled at his friend’s question. “I better go. Dani already texted that she is ready to leave.” He was not the type of man that kiss and tell.
Although, he did wonder what would happen if that circumstance were ever to occur. How would they both deal with it? He did want to kiss her again. He could feel that she was also attracted to him. But was it wise to act on that attraction? He guessed he knew the answer to that. Better to keep the deal as it is. Just another business transaction.
He stood up from his chair, ready to leave. “I’ll see you all at my birthday.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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