Sorry for updating late, I was sick this week! I even lost my voice for a day! What a horrible experience. Anyway, Enjoy the New Chapter! And review, please =)

Chapter 3

Elizabeth was dumbfounded, or was there a right word for it? Its either she was insane or the man in front of her was asking her to become his wife. And not any kind of wife, but specifically a fake one! She blinked. She took a sip of her coffee; still her brain could not digest this information. It started from yesterday when Doctor Bingley was telling her about a person who could help her to pay her mother's expenses.

Yesterday…

-"Doctor this is not a joke!" said she in a serious tone. She knew Doctor Bingley was a spoiled brat, but this…

-"As I was saying, please meet him tomorrow. I am dead serious!"

-"Why should I? Can't he find someone else?"

-"Well, first of all his proposal will benefit both of you. He is willing to pay all the expenses. You must consider it."

For few months Elizabeth has been working like machinery. Day and night! Sometimes she could not even afford to buy herself a lunch. She was sending all of her earned money to her parents'. Leaving nothing for herself. And yet it wasn't enough. It was never enough. Hospital bills doubled over the last month. She was lost. Could this be a solution, but this sounded so surreal?

Present

Finding her voice back she asked;

-"Why me?"

-"My proposal will benefit both of us. I do know your current situation and your need for money. Also, I am in power to find the right doctor for you mother!"

Suddenly Elizabeth became weak. The man sitting in front of her was giving off this aura, prideful and cold. Like a statue. But if his words were true, then she could help her mother.

Taking her silence as a signal to go on Darcy kept talking,

-"You will only be required to show up on few occasions with me and visit my family with me. Other than that your time is entirely yours."

She was still quiet, or she chose not to say anything? Unlike her looks, she was a headstrong woman, Darcy thought. Getting tired of waiting for her reply, Darcy stood up and said;

-"Please consider it. And if you agree, call me. I'll be waiting for you reply."

He left her alone.

She sat there for God knows how long. After some time, she finished her coffee (where else could she afford such a luxury?) and left. Upon arriving at her friend's apartment, she received a phone call from the hospital telling her, "Your mother's condition is worsening; she needs to get a surgery as soon as possible!" Surgery? How on earth can I pay for surgery? She sat down and cried for half an hour, now it was inevitable. She must do it. She did not want her mother's condition to worsen. She silently dialed his number and waited for him to pick up.

At Darcy's House

Darcy came out of shower after hearing his phone ringing. He took it knowing who was calling;

-"Yes?" said he in a neutral tone.

-"I accept your proposal" said she with her voice trembling.

-"Good. I'll send my driver to pick you up tomorrow at 11."

-"I…I want to receive the money now, if possible. My mother needs an immediate surgery."

-"I understand. Everything will be taken care of like I promised"

On the other line Darcy barely heard her say "Thank You"

Darcy sat there knowing that he should start writing a contract with all the terms for their marriage. He did and the first sentence was

"Sleep in separate bedrooms and no physical connection"