Chapter 51

‘Marry me.’

Something is definitely wrong with Asher. Or was it my heart? Because it kept on thumping hard almost painfully against my chest I could barely breathe. I guess that what's happens if the man you like that’s your boss proposes to you out of the blue.

‘don't stare at me as though I have horns. I just proposed to you.’

‘I know but getting proposed to wasn't my thought when I came here. I ..’ I allowed my voice to trail off not knowing what else to say but my breathing was becoming steady.

How was my getting married going to pay Elle's hospital bills?

‘it's a contract marriage. I will pay your sister's medical bills and in exchange be my wife.’

That was a good deal. I have nothing to lose. He would pay for Elle’s surgery and I would even gain more because I would finally be with him even though he might not have feelings for me.

‘but why me sir? You can have any woman you like but why did you choose me?

‘my mother threatened to kill herself.’

I gasped. I didn't expect that. I