Bella's POV
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I got back to my car and drove out of the restaurant immediately without waiting any seconds.
What the hell!,
Frank? Frank? Frank?. of all people why does it have to be Frank?.
He will be the last person I'll decide to marry, not frank of all people, definitely not Frank.
I just ended a relationship with a crazy Playboy I'm definitely not going to marry another crazy Playboy.
All of this is still confusing to me and I find it hard to believe.
How come he's the son of the multi-billionare, if he's indeed his son then why did he came to my company seeking for a job.
Is he on some kind of a mission? Did he have a plan against the company? Or perhaps maybe this is one of them.
Did he came to infiltrate the company? Yeah, of course he came to copy our project, he's an enemy all along.
My dad must hear about this maybe now he will see reason why did is a mistake from the beginning.
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I drove for a few more minutes till I got back to the mansion.
I pulled into the parking lot, got down and went into the house immediately.
I saw my parents in the living and Stella at one corner staring at her phone, immediately they see me entered they looked up in surprise.
" Bella?, What happened?" Dad asked as I sat on one of the chairs.
" C'mon Bella, talk to us what happened...you came back too early" mom said.
" Mom, I'm never going to marry that man, even the thought of it makes me wanna vomit" I said.
" Why?, what did he do?" Dad asked.
" That man is the same man I was talking to you about before I left home, that man is a universal Playboy" I said.
" You mean he's the same man who worked in your company and you sacked?" Mom said.
" Yes mom, that man is a con.....I think he had a plan when he came to our company, he definitely came to spy on our work" I said.
" Actually about that Bella, His father told me about that, he said his son went outside the country to gain more knowledge on how the company works.."
" I thought it was a smart decision and I didn't even know he's talking about our company maybe he didn't know as well" dad said.
" Oh c'mon Dad, don't tell me you fall for all that, they are definitely playing us" I said.
" I don't think they are cause they are the Only one offering to help us, even if they do what other choice do we have" dad said.
" Dad, don't tell me you're even considering this" I said facing my dad.
" We have no choice Bella, if we're going to safe the company this is the only way" Dad said and I was dumbfounded.
" Wow dad, this is unbelievable....this is totally unbelievable..., But just so you know dad I'm never going to marry that man" I said then turn to my room.
" No argument on that but just so you know, we don't have time so i suggest you find a solution to it before the due time" dad said then I entered my room.
I can't believe my father actually want me to go through with this, didn't he hear all I told him about Frank.
The door to my room opened and my mom entered and sat beside me.
" Mom, I can't marry that man" I said.
" I'm not here to convince you to marry him, I'm here to here what you have to say" mom said.
" is he that bad?" Mom asked.
" Mom, he has a reputation in the company as a sex addict, I caught him in the act at the parking lot with one of my staff" I said.
" Oh My...is he really that kind of person?" Mom asked.
" Trust me Mom, you don't want me to marry him, he may be good looking but he can't control himself around women" I said.
" Wow, is he the same Frank you told me about who help the company secure many contract?" Mom asked.
" Yes mom, he might have the talent but the other side of him ruins the good side" I said.
" Look Bella, you have a very good point not to Marry him but the only thing left is for us to find another way around this" Mom said.
" Yeah I know Mom, that's what I've been thinking about......we need help mom" I said.
" Whatever your decision let's be snappy about it, time is running out" she said and stood up to leave.
" Mom, tell Dad to speak to his friend about this, he can still help without this marriage" I said.
" You know that's not possible" mom said.
" Why do you say that?" I asked.
" For the merge to happen the you two CEO must sign some documents which link the two companies..."
" Frank is the CEO, now tell me do you think he will agree to the merge?" Mom said then I understand what she meant.
" So what do we do Mom?" I asked.
" Beg him?, Or try to make him understand, who knows he might agree with it" mom said.
" I should call him?" I asked.
" Just try that and see what he has to say" mom said then went out of my room and I sighed deeply.
' This is F**k Up'
Frank's POV
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I got back home after my date with Bella was unfortunately cancelled.
I expected her reaction to be exactly like that but I didn't know she will end up leaving, I was hoping she will hear me out.
I knew she's never going to accept me like that especially with my reputation in the company.
I know she will be back cause according to what my father told me they have nowhere else to go.
So definitely she will be back and I'll be waiting patiently till she becomes mine.
I got out of my car after parking it at the garage, I went inside and my parents were surprised to see me.
" Frank?....what happened she didn't show up?" Dad asked as I sat on the couch.
" No Dad, actually she did" I answered.
" She did, how come you're back by now I mean it's too early" mom said.
" How did it go?, do you like her?, Did you work things out?" Dad asked.
" I do like her but she doesn't" I said and my mom furrow a brow.
" She didn't?, are you sure cause who will refuse to be with someone like you" mom said.
" Mom, it's not like that she and I had a rough past" I said.
" You two know each other?" Dad asked.
" Yeah, and she happened to hate me" I replied.
" Whatever happened she should forget it and focus on the situation at hand, both of you are adult and you can work things out" dad said.
" Yes dad" I replied.
" Son, what happened between you two?" Mom asked and immediately dad's phone started ringing.
' wow, perfect timing' I thought as my dad picked the call.
" Hello, Mr Richmond" dad said.
" Good"
" Yes, my son just got home and told me things doesn't workout between the two of them" dad said and I really wish I heard what the man is saying.
" Yeah, it seems they had a past"
" That's the deal my friend, you should understand the reason for the deal" dad said.
" Alright, I'll see what I can do but I'm not promising" dad said.
" Alright, Later" he said then ended the call then he faced me.
" It seems the girl hate you" dad said.
" Something like that" I replied.
" Her Father is an old friend even if this marriage don't go as planned, I have to help him" dad said.
" What are you talking about Dad?" I asked.
" We have to help them" dad said.
" No Dad, I'm the CEO and I refuse to help them, Leave this to me dad. I'll handle it" I said.
" You're the Boss, whatever you say but we just have to help them" he said.
" How long do they have?" I asked.
" It's three weeks now" dad replied.
" Fine. give me till then" I said.
" Okay. as you wish" dad said.
" Thanks Dad" I replied then went to my room.
As I was looking for a cloth to put on I heard my phone ringing which I went to answer, the caller ID says unknown.
" Hello" I said.
" Hi Frank" I heard a female's voice.
" Hi, who is this?" I asked.
" It's Bella" the voice said then I was surprised.
" Heyy Bella. I'm surprised you called" I said and sat on the bed.
" I'm sorry with the way I reacted earlier at the restaurant, I was just shocked and confused" she said.
" Nah....i-i totally understand, I understand but I just want you to know that I'm a changed person" I said.
" I'm not the same Frank any more, it's a new me now" I added.
" I'm glad to hear that Frank, I want us both to act as an adult and let's forget what happened in the past" she said.
' OMG, is this what I'm think it is'
" Yeah Bella, I totally agree with you" I replied.
" Good, cause you know it will be very awkward for us to be together, I mean you and I are two different people....are you getting me?" She said.
" No I'm not" I replied.
" C'mon Frank, I think you do. we can't work, let's just merge the company and get this over with"
" it doesn't have to come to marriage" she said then I realized I was wrong.
" I'm sorry Bella, that can't work either. the only way the merge can happen is for us to be together legally" I said.
" C'mon Frank, please don't be like this" she said.
" I'm sorry Bella, that's the only way" I replied then ended the call.
Funny, did she think I'll actually fall for that? I'd like to see her sacrifice her company all because of her pride.
I hate to do this to her but I just need to do this, this is a one time opportunity and I must make use of it cause I have nothing to lose.
{Two Day Later}
Bella's POV
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It's been two days now after the date with Frank, My dad has been pressurising over this and I still haven't come to a conclusion.
I just can't picture Frank and I together even if I do the event that happened between my staff keeps replaying in my head.
The thought of what he did with other women won't let me, the thought of what others would say keeps disturbing me.
Even the thought of him being with lots of women irritates me.
Even some of my staff that he has been with makes it more complicated, so I don't think I can accept Frank.
I don't have any other choice but to apologise to Gary and accept him back even though I'm not the one at fault.
I scrolled through my phone and dialled Gary's number and it rings for some time without anyone answering it.
I dialled it again and it rings twice before he picked.
" Hello Gary" I said.
" Gary is sleeping, who is this?" I heard a female's voice.
' Oh My God. what the hell?'
" Heyy, I should be the one asking you that. who the hell are you?, and what are you doing with Gary?" I asked angrily.
" Oh, it's you. well Miss Virgin Mary...My name is Cindy and I'm the one servicing the engine while you're away" she said sultrily.
" What the hell are you talking about?, put Gary on the phone NOW" I said.
" Hold on, B***h" she said and my heart skipped.
' oh God, what the hell is this?'
" Heyy babe, you have a call" I heard from the background.
" Heyy Bella" Gary said and I confirm he just woke up.
" Gary, what's going on?, what's that sl*t doing with you?" I whimpered.
" Heyy watch your mouth Bella, last time I checked you left me and since then Cindy here has been helping me get over you" he said and my heart sanked.
" Gary, please let's get this behind us and start afresh. please Gary, I need your help" I said then he burst into laughter.
" You've got to be kidding me, Bella. I told you, you will run back to me for help" he mocked.
" Please Gary, please...I really need your help" I begged.
" Of course Bella, I'll be happy to help" he said and my heart jumped for joy.
' oh God, thank God'
" Thank you Gary. Thanks so much" I said.
" All for you baby, but on two condition" he said I stopped.
" What condition?" I asked.
" Before I help you, we need to be married" he said and I took a deep breath.
" Fine. I agree to marry Gary, so what's the second condition?" I asked.
" I get to break your cherry" he said then chuckled then I wondered what he's talking.
" Cherry?, what cherry are you talking about?. I don't understand what you mean by cherry" I said.
" Oh Bella, you're too pure and innocent,...I mean I get to be the first to have sex with you" he said and my heart jumped.
" What!, Gary...you just have to wait till we get married, then I'll be yours and you can do whatever it is you want" I replied.
" I already told you I'm not having sex with anyone until I'm married" I added.
" Nah Bella, you see I need to use that as an insurance just in case you tried to do something smart" he said.
" I'm sorry Gary, I can't have sex with you before the marriage, I Made a covenant with God to stay pure till I marry" I said.
" Well I'm sorry Love, that's the deal or no deal at all. will you do it or not?" He asked.
" I'm sorry Gary I can't but we ca..." I was about to say then I heard the disconnected beep.