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Chapter 3
I went back to my seat deep in thought. I was weighting the evil plan formed in my mind with what I would face if I go back home without a man on my arms. I was pulled back into the horrific memory of my Cousin Olivia's marriage. Olivia was one of my aunts many kids, no offence but she was not on the bright side of things most of the times. At that time I was having a short term relation with a doctor named Lucas, we were almost in the moving together stage at that time which was before I caught him cheating with a nurse in his hospital. I had decided to take Luca with me to take him meet dad but at the last moment he was called back by an emergency surgery which ended in me going alone for the wedding. I had told dad that I would be bringing my boyfriend but when I came alone my sweet stepmom gave me a big boost of confidence. I still her remember her inspiring words, "Come on Ana dear, it's okay we love you no matter what you don't have to lie to us of an imaginary boyfriend. Not everyone is beautiful as my lovely Leila. She has all of it you know, beuty, charm, class, manners everything and well you are a plain Jane type. Don't push yourself out my girl; god knows we don't want you ending up with some con guy who is after your dad's money, ha-ha".
It's those types of words that get to me; I know I am a top publisher with a couple of bestselling authors,I have made my name in the publishing field without using my dad's name, trust me which is a big deal. Having the name Steele connected had its pros and cons, being the daughter of the major wooden manufacturer of the states ended up in either getting what I wanted without giving any efforts or people having pre conceived notions about me. I hated that fact; I was someone who wanted to make a stand in this world on my own. I knew Leila enjoyed the status of step daughter of Raymond Steele to the fullest; she was a stay at home pampered party girl. One fact I knew for sure was that my dad was so damn proud about me, as it was last time when we had met for lunch when he was in New York he said one of the famous writers asked him if the Steele in his name is the same in Steele publications. Whatever my professional life was ,my love life sucked. I wanted to be with someone who loved me, who would help me grow, who would do anything to see me smile but i was still stuck on my first love José.
Me and José where neighbors' as well as high school sweethearts. My world was perfect till I was 21, when one day I came back home early from Portland after a debate for my college to find my boyfriend and Leila having sex in my bedroom. I was shocked beyond anything and my world crumbled to bits. He was the only guy to have me and I was dreaming of our perfect little life since I was 17.I had packed my bags and left the next day breaking my dad's heart, but staying back was even more terrifying. For a few years I avoided relationships like the plague, only after getting my ass kicked by my friend Kate I returned to the real world. Still I avoided every chance of running into José when I was in town; I almost had fainted when I heard Leila was marrying him. I knew from Elena's gloating that they had been going on for a year now and they were as pretty like Cinderella and prince charming, yeah right more like prince charming and cruella if u ask me. To make my suffering the most enjoyable entertainment for the wedding I was ordered by my dad to come 3 weeks prior to the wedding, I only gave in cause he played the guilt card for not being able to spend time with his daughter.
While inviting for the wedding, Elena said," I am preparing your old room for you Ana, I am sure it would be enough as you are coming alone. Don't worry my girl, there would be talks about you not having a date people are like that you know. The wedding planner Mrs. Ronald was so mean when I said not to add a plus one with your name. She had the guts to ask if you were you know a lesbian." I distinctively remember shattering my vase at that question which caused Hannah to come running. I growled at Elena and had said "so kind of you Elena, but sorry my boyfriend is coming with me, and yes my old room will be enough for us. Thank you". After a couple of minutes and a few chocolates it hit me, where in the world was I going to get a boyfriend. I started hyperventilating and called Hannah. My efficient PA drew up to her superwomen strength and called up a casting guy friend of hers, Eugene Edward or EE if you prefer. EE was blessing from god at that time, he took it up as his personal mission and had loaned me out his best guy. I had sent him my story of how we met essential basic information and everything. He but bailed on me today which comes to the current thought in question.
I just could not suffer another torture from Elena or Leila and I knew no magic to make someone fall in love within 3 hours. I brought my new thought in front to draw up the lines. Christian or Mr. I. own. The .fucking .world Grey was the best choice I had. He was handsome, well looking and I will bet my money that he is coming from a well bought up family. He had the charm and he could land any girl, who I am kidding in another situation I would have loved to know him close. He was just perfect like Michelangelo's David, well with sort of a caveman personality. He was an arrogant prick, selfish I would say, I play my game guy but I was desperate here. He wanted money and I was blessed with it while I wanted a guy to act with great looks which he was blessed, It was a mere co existence I would say. I smiled thinking of the best offer to put on the table, something he couldn't refuse.
CHRISTIANS POV
I was playing game in my iPod when Cindy my coworker came to me, I liked Cindy since she was lesbian she dint battle her lashes every time she saw me, We were pretty cool friends . "Chris, that lady in seat C4 first class wants you. She requested me to send you to her as you can only I quote, 'fulfill my needs'. Seriously man how the hell do you manage screwing all these ladies"? I laughed and replied, "It's the look Cindy girl, too bad I can't show you". I was walking towards the first class when it hit me C4 was Ana's seat. I smiled knowing my charms worked so fast that she wanted me so fast, but somewhere deep I felt a twinge of disappointment since I had pegged her for to be the challenging type. I went to her seat to find it empty, when I took a closer look I saw a note addressed to me, 'washroom, and now'. I walked to the washroom stalls and I knocked on the door. She opened and pulled me right in.
"Whoa slowly baby" I said pulling her close to me, I inhaled her smell so flowery, mouth watering and something so her. I looked at her deep blue eyes and her perfect lips, her skin was smooth and her body, lord it was a work of a sculptor only. I rubbed my fingers below her bottom lips, unknowingly she took that sweet lip and bit down on it, fuck me I need to have her nothing in the world had been as alluring as that small bite, and I got hard in a beat. I whispered to her thinking of going the cheesy route, "did it hurt when you fell from the heaven?", her eyes unfocused a second then she whispered back to me " I am not so sure of that, but I know that this will" and that little devil kicked in my balls. I dropped my hold her on her and bend forward in pain, aaaargh I could kill her she just hurt my best guy there. "Touch me again and you won't even have that thing hanging down there Grey" she growled, women are so frustrating and she was their queen." Why the fuck did you pull me in if not to screw you" I growled back.
She took a deep breath and perched on top of the sink, "I have a business proposal to you". Seriously, she has lost her marbles, "really, is it about catching unicorns?" I replied. She puffed up a bit and even in the pain I couldn't help but notice that it was so cute," no moron, I well uhmm overheard you saying that you needed money and well I had a job for you" she said blushing. I was trying hard not to lunge on her and kiss her, her blush was making my heart so warm,' don't be sappy Grey' I gave myself a kick, "oh really! Haven't mommy told you overhearing is bad habit?" I asked smirking. "well haven't mommy told you fucking old ladies for money is a bad habit?", shit she was good I agreed with myself ," I don't overhear usually, well you used my name so I just stopped to hear" she completed in a low voice which I think was more like talking to herself. She was so damn adorable and I wanted nothing other than to pull her close to me, a small pain from my friend below reminded me that it would be a bad idea," ok miss Steele let's hear it".
She let out a breath and started speaking rapidly" I am going to Seattle for my step sisters marriage, I am currently dateless as I don't have much time to date due to my busy work schedules, I had arranged a guy to act as my boyfriend but he bailed out on me last minute. If I turn up alone my step mom and her gang of goons and her daughter will give me time in hell about what a failure I am which I want to avoid. If you would act as my boyfriend for three weeks till the marriage is over and convince everyone without a doubt that we are in mad love I will give you 40k at the end of this three weeks."I was shocked, this was a big deal I can start my company, my dream GEH if I do this, but it also had pit holes, one of which is that I don't know anything about her, "it sounds dreamlike but I don't even know you". "That can be fixed, I would let you know every bit of thing you need to know, and you can trust me. So will you do it?" I paused for a minute thought about everything and I decided to see a bargain, "50k and I am yours, this is without the sex part of which is absolutely free for you" I smirked "45k final and if you even breath on me when we are alone I will kill you" she growled and offered her hand for a shake," you have a deal milady!", I gave my full blown grin and shook her hand.
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