Chapter 8

Two months later I got used to the work and Alexander's rudeness *cue eye roll*. He never said please, thank you and most of all, he was always in a bad mood.

As I was finishing up some work since it was almost lunch break, the buzzer went off and in came Alexander's voice, "Come to my office now Ms Alexander", I rolled my eyes at his rudeness, I mean, how hard is it to say please? He really needs to learn manners. I sighed as I got off my chair and knocked on his door, "come in" and with that said, I walked in.

"Miss Anderson?" My name came out of his name more of a question than a statement. "Yes sir?" I answered. "Marry me."

Pardon? Is this guy delusional? I gawked at the man sitting in front of me. He didn't even bother looking up from his laptop and he breaks this kind of bombshell on me? "Pardon?" I spoke my thoughts. He finally looked up from his laptop and looked me straight in my eyes with a blank look on his face, i don't think ever seen him with any expression on his face but anger. Focus Amelia! "I said marry me." He wasn't even asking, he was ordering!

Excuse me? I don't think I heard right. "I'm giving you three days for the decision making, and remember Amelia" at that moment I hadn't realized he had stood up and was now standing right in front of me, "clock's ticking" and with that he walked past me leaving gawking and dumbfounded. Before walking out of his office he added on, "there will be consequences for the wrong answer Ms Anderson" and he walked out and left me there, gawking like a fool.

This guy must be delusional if he thinks I'm just going to say yes to his 'proposal'!

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After his proposal I went back to complete some work but I don't remember ever seeing him come back to work from wherever he had gone.

I hailed a taxi and told the driver my address and just leaned back in the seat and replayed what had happened today.

I got home and immediately got in the shower. I don't know how long I spent in the shower, but I stood there until my fingers became wrinkly.

I put on an oversized t-shirt and shorts and just sat on the couch re-thinking what had happened today. He said he'd give me three days to give him an answer, but my answer is definitely a no because I don't even love the guy, let alone know him! Today was Thursday so he was expecting his answer on Sunday, which was definitely going to be a no!

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Sunday came by really quick. I thought of going for grocery shopping at around noon so I got up and went to a shower. I wore dark wash skinny jeans and a black chiffon top that stopped just below my belly button and had a lace design around the hem. For makeup, all I did was the usual, lipgloss and mascara.

I pulled on my black Fila sneakers, grabbed my house key, phone and wallet then I walked out of the house not forgetting to lock.

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I got home with groceries and put them away then went to change into something more comfortable than jeans. I had called Bella earlier on and we made plans about her coming to my house. As I was showering, I heard the door main door opening but I didn't give it any mind because I gave Bella a spare key to my house.

I changed into a pair of joggers and an oversized shirt and walked out of my room. "Bella?!" I called out but there was no response. "Bella?!" I called out again. I frowned and decided to look for her.

I walked into the living room, and there sitting on my couch, in all his glory. Was Alexander fucking Knight! I gawked at him sitting comfortably on my couch as if he owned the place.

"W-what are you doing in m-my house?" I stuttered still bewildered of how he got into my house.

He finally looked up from his phone and looked me straight in my eyes as if he was looking straight into my soul. "I think I made myself clear about the instructions I gave you Ms Anderson. I gave you three days and today is when I'm getting my answer." He said with his face blank.

"W-why?" Was all I got out. "If you agree, I'll explain everything to you." Is this man crazy? How can I agree to this?!

"I don't even know why I should agree to this." I said looking him straight in the eyes.

"It'll only be for a year and besides, I'll pay you if you do it." I fumed at his words, who does he think he is?! Does he think I'll do anything for money?! I know I don't have much, but I at least have my dignity!

"I am not a whore! You can't just come into my house and assume you can get me to do anything for you just because I get money at the end of it!" I bursted out, anger oozing through my veins.

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