Chapter 4
"Whoa, that was really unexpected," Paige said. "He really bought that?"
Phoebe laughs. "Of course, he'll do anything for the company. And I do have something he wants... the contract..."
Piper scoops some macaroni onto Phoebe's plate. "Are you seriously going to make him dance on stage?"
"Piper! Like I told Cole, it's not a strip show. Hmmm, I wonder if I could convince to wear something revealing..."
"So, what happens to the ladies who have.. bought their men.. what do they get?," Paige asks.
"Oh, normal stuff. The gentlemen's would have to bring their purchaser to a movie, dinner and stuff," Phoebe said unconcern. "What Cole doesn't realize is, my bosses will be there. Hah! I doubt they would want to have a contract with someone who would auction themselves off. Don't you see, this is the most perfect revenge! The most wanted contract, and they don't get it?"
Piper frowns. "It doesn't sound like a perfect plan to me.. how do you know this is the most wanted contract in Cole's company?"
Phoebe shrugs it off. "Poosh, of course I know. They've been trying to negotiate this contract with my company for a few years now without any success.. that's how I know"
"So, what made your boss change their mind about this contract?," Paige enquire.
"I've manage to convince them that it could be good for our company, but I have no intention of going through with this contract. I'm going to play with Cole Turner for a while...," Phoebe smiles evilly.
"You're going to be in a bachelor auction?," Maggie squeal. "I'm so going to bid on you.."
"Yeah, yeah. I'm suppose to take the lady out for dinner, and that's it," Cole said dismissively. "No big deal"
"Of course, it's a big deal! Oh, we're going to have a great time! You'll take me for dinner.. and perhaps later for dessert, you could come over to my place...," Maggie said imagining Cole caressing her in her room.
"I don't think it's a good idea for you to go Maggie"
Maggie pouted. "Nonsense, of course I must be there. Besides, I want to meet this Kate Lynn from the Abbott. Their company happens to be one to the most prestigious company in the world.," Maggie walks around to his sides of the table. "I ask daddy to try to take over their company, but he said that it's not possible as their company is way more advance than ours. Can you believe it? That's why I have to meet this Kate Lynn to.. ugh.. make friends with her"
Maggie peek a look at Cole and pouted some more when she notice Cole was listening to her. Pouting, she went behind him and started massaging his shoulders.
"What the..!," Cole shouted and dropped all his papers on the floor, Maggie taking the opportunity, spun around and sat on his lap and wraps her arm around him. "Maggie! Get off of me!"
"No! Not until you say I can bid on you!"
"Maggie!," Cole looks ready to explode. "Stop acting so childish and get off of me!"
"No! Not until you sa-," she gave a small shriek as Cole pushes her off his lap. She stumbled onto the floor and smile at him. "Why don't you join me here?," she said invitingly.
Cole rolls his eyes and got up from the chair. "Maggie, look, I don't care whether you come anot.. just leave my office and leave me alone"
Maggie got up and started clapping joyfully. "Cool! I'll see you there, and I will bring you back with me". She went pass him, tracing her fingers on his face. "See you there.."
Cole slams his door behind her. It's been 13 years and I've not encourage her one bit... why doesn't she leaves me alone? I just want to be left alone after the incident...
"Kate?"
Phoebe looks up. "Yes?"
"Emm.. Mr. Turner is waiting for you outside. Should I send him in?"
Surprised, she broke her pencil into half. "He's here? Outside?"
Her secretary, Anna nodded. "Okay, okay send him in"
Cole walks in and smiles grimly. "I guess you're not happy to see me"
Phoebe stares blankly at him. "Can I help you, Mr. Turner?"
"Yes, I would like to negotiate terms about our contract-"
"Contract?," Phoebe asks. "What contract?"
"You said as long as I go through with that bachelor auction, you'll agree on behalf of Abbott that the contract will take place-"
"Err.. I believe you have mistaken Mr. Turner," Phoebe stood up and looks up at him. "I said we'll see after the bachelor auction. The door is behind you". She sat down and continue doing her work.
"I cannot believe this!," Cole said angrily. "Are you purposely playing with me? If there is a game, let me in on it because I'm very much in the dark now!"
Phoebe looks up at him. "Oh, you're still here. No, there is no game. I'll see you after the auction"
Cole slams his palm on her desk. "Look missy, I'm not in the mood for games. Are you keeping me dangling here for fun? What the hell are you playing at?!"
Phoebe looks at her watch. "I'm a busy woman, Mr. Turner. If you could leave-"
The intercom buzzed. "Emm.. Kate? Tate is out here to see you"
Phoebe paled. "Tate? What the.. ask him to hold on!". Phoebe started pacing on the floor. "What the hell is he doing here?"
Cole cocked a brow. "I guess he's not what you were expecting either"
"Shut up! I can't think...," Phoebe said. She started massaging her forehead. Oh oh, everything was going into plan... why does Tate, of all people, shows up now?? I've given him the message loud and clear, that I don't like him, why does he still bother me?? Phoebe looks at Cole. Hmmm, I could put him to good use.
"Okay, this is what we're going to do, you're going to act as my boyfriend when we leave behind those doors"
