SHAYAN'S POV
I looked at all of them in confusion. Congratulations? I hope it was for something good, well no one says congratulations when something bad happens so well let me see where this leads.
I looked at Kel wondering what he was up to, there was a small smirk threatening to escape his lips, I wondered what this was.
"Congratulations on your engagement." his mother smiled hugging me
Engagement? Me? Are they blind or can't they see my fingers are bare?
Who am I even supposed to be engaged to?
"I'm happy for you Shayan, or should I say sister in law." Tess beamed
Sister-in-law? What the hell is Kel playing at?
I was still confused as to why they were saying all of these. "I think you've got the wrong girl or there's a mix up somewhere."
"It's okay baby, we can tell them," Kel said smoothly staring at me deeply.
Oh God helps me. Tell them what? What's even with the pet name? He was shouting at me a while ago people, don't believe his lies.
"Oh," I said realizing what he was pulling at. Couldn't he just leave me alone?
"Congratulations Shayan, I've always wanted you as my sister in law. " Jess spoke up and since I had nothing to say I just simply nodded.
"You guys would have to rush your wedding, you have less than two months to get married." Mr Jones announced packing his suitcase to leave.
"Better for us then. I can't wait to get married to you hun," he smirked saying, wait till I slap it away.
"We're not getting married Kel, I thought I've said this before," I said frustrated.
"Come on babe we're over this already, no need to be scared," he said still smirking.
"Is there a problem Mr Adrios?" Mr Jones asked and before I could give a reply Kel said there wasn't anything wrong telling them to leave.
Before they left that each took turn hugging me.
"What the hell is going on?" I angrily asked as soon as I was sure they were out of earshot.
"Language Miss West." he
scolded."Language my foot, what's this nonsense I'm hearing about marriage? " I angrily asked
"I don't know if your ears went on a vacation the entire time but we're getting married, Miss West." He answered sitting on his chair twirling it.
"Did I happen to tell you that I want a relationship with you because I don't get you and by the way, I'm engaged?"
"There's no ring on your finger and if there happens to be any you'd get rid of it because you're getting married to me." he stubbornly said.
"I don't know if you've been joking the entire time but I'm not getting married to you. I will not." I stood firmly on my words.
If he thinks he can easily pull a prank on me then he's entirely mistaken. The era I had with him was long gone, I wasn't going to replay anything.
"You will Miss West," he ordered angrily. "You don't have a choice."
"You know what I'm not going to listen to you or talk to you," I said angrily walking to the door.
"Two million dollars, be my wife for a year." he wasn't even asking just stating it as if he knew what my reply will be.
This situation was funny and I couldn't help but laugh. What does he think I am?
"Haha Mr Adrios, I'm not interested in you or your money. Even if you make it 50 million or billion I don't care." I firmly stated.
So he thinks I can be bought? I might be poor but that doesn't mean I'd sell myself, especially to someone like him.
"Well, you will have to because I'm not backing down on my words. You'd be my wife and that's final." he angrily stated, well I was angry too, even furious.
"It's not final, I have a say in this and it's a capital letter NO. I'm not some slut you can buy with money, I'm sure they'd be more than willing to participate in this game of yours so don't involve me in it." I angrily stated.
"Why chase around other sluts when I have you here. You're even more than a slut, you're a two-timing cheat, nothing but a filthy beggar and liar." he accused harshly. "Aah I forgot, you're also a scheming gold digger."
My palm wasted no time in connecting with his face after what he had just said. Who gave him the right to say things like that to me when he was way worse. There's no way I'd let him talk to me how he pleases, boss or not. I was furious, the rage surging through my veins. How dare he call me all that? Slut? Two-timing beggar and a cheat? Liar? Big whore and a gold digger? He was highly crazy.
"I see that two isn't enough for you. Three perhaps?" he coldly demanded.
He was mocking me, saying things he knew would get to me. He wanted to make me angry and he was winning. I won't let his words affect me again, I'm way past that.
"Like I said Adrios, I don't give a damn about you or your money and you can keep it for yourself. I may not be rich but I'd rather die poor than to have anything to do with you or accept a dime from you." I firmly stated angrily. "You can call me whatever you want, I'd even help your vocabulary."
He was looking at me with a frown, so was he expecting me to cry buckets by now?
"Look here Miss West, how much are you asking for?"
"The only thing I want is for you to die and rot in hell Adrios." I angrily said leaving his office.
If I hated him before, I hate him ten times more now.
The next day I was contemplating coming to work because I didn't want to work there but I knew I'd only be giving Kel the satisfaction he wanted and besides I need the money. I was in the office by seven to avoid him and his wrath. I got him a coffee from a cafe downtown and went to his office to keep it there.
I was so shocked to find him there going through some papers, what was he doing here by seven for god's sake?
"Good morning sir." I greeted placing the coffee on the table.
I still got here before you was his reply, I was beginning to think he was doing it on purpose and was even a game to him.
"But that doesn't mean I'm late." I countered and he just nodded, taking a sip from his coffee.
"About my proposal yesterday," he started
Finally, he's going to admit that it was all a joke. "What's your response?" he asked
Are you kidding me? He's still adamant about that? If he desperately needs to get married why don't he ask all the ladies downstairs who were already adding Adrios to their names.
"My response doesn't change, it's still a no. I will not get married to you Adrios." I stated firmly so that I could drive the words to his brain. I was expecting him to drop the matter but he just laughed a deep humourless laugh.
"It seems like you don't get it, Miss West," he said looking at me with his stony expression. "You don't have a choice." he coldly stated.
"Everyone has choices and I've chosen mine. It's not mandatory to marry you so I will not." I angrily stated
"It is mandatory Miss West, if I don't get a suitable response by the end of the day I wouldn't waste time in announcing our engagement." he threatened harshly.
"And if I see a crazy thing like that I'd deny it and say you're trying to buy me and you're only forcing me to marry you." I threatened too and he just laughed.
"We'd see about that Miss West," he said as I left the office.
Why do you think he wants to marry her?SHAYAN'S POVThe next morning I was preparing for work when I got a call from my mom. I hope everything is alright with them, a call from her often meant that something was wrong."Hello mom, is everything alright? " I asked and all I could hear was my mom sobbing."Mom, what's wrong?" I asked already panicking.God, please let all me well with my dad."It's your dad," she said and my heart sank. Please God let him not be dead."He had a heart attack and he's in an even worse condition than he was," she informed and I heaved a sigh of relief. At least he was still alive."We have to do the surgery now."Surgery? But we don't have enough money for that yet."But mom we don't have enough money for that." I panicked on the verge of tears.Where can we get that much money for surgery?"I know Shayan, I'm thinking of taking a loan or selling the house," she informed."Loan?" I
SHAYAN'S POVWe didn't go to work that day, we went shopping. He bought me a lot of things like jewellery, shoes and clothes, perfumes and makeup, he virtually bought everything a girl would need. At the store we got a lot of stares, people were wondering if I was the fiancée while Kel was being affectionate smiling and caring while I was playing the game too."So we're going to be living together in my apartment till we get married.""Okay, so when are we getting married? ""I suppose you heard when Jones stated it," he replied.What would have been hard in saying the date? I tried remembering when and remembered when he said we had less than two months. GreatNow that we're alone in the car he's going back to his unaffectionate self as I care.I got out my phone from my bag and saw several texts and calls from my parents and colleagues, they were probably going to ask if the news wa
SHAYAN'S POVI was sitting in the sitting room munching popcorn while watching a movie on Netflix when Kel came in. I was thinking he was going to walk away but he walked up to me dropping a package on the table and then left. I opened the package to find the latest iPhone and I'm not going to lie and say I wasn't excited because I am. He was probably embarrassed by the one I was currently using but I didn't care, I've always wanted an iPhone and he got me one.I went upstairs to his room knocking on the door to gain his attention, he opened the door and I realized. His tie and suit were gone and the first three buttons were off. His body was amazing I wouldn't deny that even if it was just a glimpse I caught."Are you just going to stand there staring at me or you have something to say?" He asked irritated."I just want to say thanks for the gift," I answered and he just frowned."It's not a gift, I just gave it to
SHAYAN'S POVWe were in the venue of the show, it was The Anny Deserati show. It was one of the biggest shows in New York in which several celebrities were interviewed and never did I think that I will be on the show. I was quite nervous, I've never been comfortable with speaking in front of the crowd and now on a live show with a vast audience, thousands or millions of people could be watching and with just one flip they'd know that this is fake.I was in the dressing room, touch-ups were added to my makeup and the stylist was making sure my hair was still in place."Two minutes to show time" someone announcedI was getting nervous, what if they found out about this being fake. I'd be in a lot of trouble. I looked at myself in the mirror and I looked different not like the poor girl I knew but like a rich sophisticated lady. I had on a simple white gown, diamond earring and necklace and a white six-inch heels and of course the engagement ring.Kel
SHAYAN'S POVThe next day I was packing a light bag, I was going to visit my parents. My mom wasn't replying to my text or calls and I had to know how they were faring. I came out of the room with my bag and purse only for me to find Kel outside the room. I had planned on sneaking out, he wasn't even supposed to be hone by now."And where do you think you're going to?" He asked angrily"To visit my parents, now excuse me" I answered trying to get past him."And what's the fifth rule?"I have no idea what the fifth rule is but seeing as I'm about to leave I guess it was the prisoner rule."I don't know and I don't care to know" I snapped moving past him.He forcefully pushed me towards him giving me his famous glare and for a second I was scared, why was he as angry as he is?"Let me refresh your memory, you're not to leave this house especially without me" he ordered angrily.His anger was pissing me off, he didn't buy
KEL'S POVI introduced her to some business associates and then my mom had a word with her telling her more like warning her not to hurt me. After that, I introduced her to Carlos my best friend. She didn't look so pleased to see him and I knew it was because he was the one that revealed her secret to me. Carlos was trying to make a conversation but she was just replying in monotone. It was funny watching her being so uneasy.We had to dance and so I took her to the dance floor, the spotlight was on us and it enhanced her features. She was beautiful I'd give her that. When I saw her I was dumbfounded, I know she's pretty but seeing her like this was surprising. We were the centre of attraction as everyone stood watching 'the loving couple' dance.My hand was around her waist holding her firmly while her hands rested on my shoulder as we danced to one of those romantic songs. She was looking away from me and I wondered why. She was supposed to l
SHAYAN'S POVKel and I had no interaction during the week, we didn't even see each other. He left early and came back late. I was always bored having nothing to do. I've taken up a hobby of watching TV or going through gossips about us on the internet. I was even going to ask him about getting a job but I doubt if he'd answer me."We're having breakfast with my mom tomorrow," Kel said announcing his return.I turn shocked to see him as he was home early by seven. "Okay," I replied nonchalantly."We're also taking pre-wedding photos you don't have to worry about clothes it's over there," he said then walked away from the sitting room.I sighed after he left, I was regretting my decision already and we weren't even married. I wanted to work so I could get back the money I used on my father's surgery and give it to Kel so I could end the deal but I knew he wouldn't allow it. He came back a few minutes later showered wearing a white te
SHAYAN'S POV"You wouldn't do that." he sounded so sure as if he knew me too well as if he had a plan. "Don't dare me Adrios, we both know what I'm capable of doing." I threatened further meaning every word I said. "Yeah, I'm sure we both know that you're capable of doing absolutely nothing." he retorted staring at me with hatred. Angrily I got out my phone, went to my Instagram, added a picture of us together and wrote. "It's all fake, Kel and I don't love each other, there's no wedding." I read out to him and all he could do was laugh. "I dare you to post that Miss West." he coldly dared to smirk. I didn't take dares lightly, not especially when I'm angry. He seemed so confident that I wouldn't and I just had to prove him wrong. Just as I was about to post it my phone was yanked away and it was no one other than his mom giving me a hard