Elizabeth’s life has always been an economic roller coaster. She wishes her family could afford a vacation to Dubai sometimes just like her friend’s family, but it was not the case.Her family had deceived many people. Well, probably some knew about their money difficulties, and thankfully not talk about it.But Elizabeth knew that they are considered fake rich despite having a big house and luxurious cars. Sometimes she wonders what’s the point of keeping appearance.It was not so bad to accept the truth that they don’t have the same status rich status in society compared to other families that are supposed to be friends with Elizabeth’s family.They needed to accept that because it was already difficult for them to make ends meet. Her father had already pawned some family heirlooms to compensate for the lack of money so they would not suffer and keep their old rich lifestyle.Elizabeth silently let things be

By morning, Elizabeth was definitely not rested. That was because even though she had a plan on how to deal with her fiancé, she also knew that it was easier said than done. She knew that the nightmares were because of those negatives thoughts, and she could not do anything about it.So when she gave up sleeping, Elizabeth was just more upset than usual. She went straight to shower, preparing for her performance.The role she would play would be a distant girl and annoyed with the situation. No matter what the man she knew said, she would ignore her or directly criticize her with inconsistencies.Elizabeth took a slow shower. She wipes her body from last night’s sweat and tears. After an extensive morning ritual, she walked to her room wearing a towel. When she stood in front of the mirror, she dropped her towel, observing her body.Her skin was slightly tanned to a soft shade of brown. Light brown hair was not her natural color, but she kept

In other circumstances, she might consider him attractive and a perfect candidate for a physically speaking boyfriend. But at this moment, she could not be attracted to the man in front of her, breathing slowly and trying to project her voice.In truth, after arriving in this country, he did not expect much when he sees his father’s newly acquired company. The helpless status of the company and other things that need to be settled had all been a not very pleasant surprise.Cole was more curious to meet the girl with whom his father had engaged him with. His family wanted him to marry, to the point of arranging distant relatives or females from family friends to have a blind date with him. None of that worked.His father might have changed his tactic to get Cole married by adding it to the business contract that he could not refuse. However, being a Mrs. Hernández has its requirements and qualifications. That’s why he was curious.To his

He snorted before chuckling. Cole then said with a playful smile, “I don’t want to marry you either. But I already agreed to my father.” That was the truth before. However, Cole also realized that the situation was not as boring as he thought it to be. He had always been an optimistic person who looked at the positive side of things.Just like looking at the beauty that was in front of him. It was indeed a wonderful surprise that Elizabeth was not the anti-social type like some of Cole’s friends refer her to be. Yes, he did some research about her.He shook his head, “Regardless of how we don’t want like each other, the marriage will go through. Let’s just make a deal, instead, okay?” Cole said, his eyes are looking at her with anticipation.With the way he was looking at her, she felt like it moth that was close to the flame. She was being enticed by that flame, and Elizabeth felt like there was no way to resist.

Cole, most of the time, lived alone. Because of this, it was easy for him to prepare for the family life that his father had set up for him. He was living in a three-bedroom apartment near where the company’s new offices were supposed to be.But at the moment, he was still moving. He still had boxes arranged in piles all over his house.He spent a little time every day unpacking in space that day since Elizabeth was coming. He simply arranged the boxes and taking out the mirror he had in his room. He thought that the living room with the carpet in the middle would be the perfect place for Elizabeth’s photos.The feeling was kinda novel to him. He was technically planning for the arrival of someone that he barely knew. Heck, they only have one date, and that’s the first introduction too.It felt weird, but Cole already learned to accept that.Pushing all thoughts at the back of his head, Cole then got dedicated to his job of cleani