Chapter 7

Erica came downstairs sighting Mikel eating. She stood still, turned her back to go back when she heard a voice

"Come here" his voice commanded.

Erica bit her lips and walked to him.

"Sit" he said.

"Huh?" She said confused. Mikel didn't repeat himself again and she sat down.

She didn't eat but kept her face glued down.

"You aren't eating" he said more like a statement and command

"I am" she said picking up her fork.

"You can start working" Mikel said.

Erica coughed out the food, grabbing a glass of water, gulping it down.

"Really?" She said smiling.

Mikel could see the sparkle in her eyes.

"Yes but in my company"

Erica face changed after hearing this. She thought work would make her stay away from him but it seems it wasn't me as she planned but she was still happy she would work.

"Oh your company"

"What aren't you happy?"

"I am just that....

"I want no buts* he interrupted her.

Erica kept quiet smiling but bleeding inside.

**

Mr Harwood, Erica's father. He was planning of Carolina and Adam's engagement party.

"It's going to be grand" he said.

"I'm happy that my son is getting married to my sweet Carolina and not your promiscuous other daughter Erica" Adam's father said.

"Yes you are right, she got it from her mother, her mother would sneak out going out with different men"Her father explained.

"Yeah, let's forget those pathetic people and focus on the two new couples life, how about the engagement tomorrow?" Adele asked. Erica's stepmom and Carolina mother.

"Yes it would be good" Mr Harwood said.

"Dad I want to invite Erica, I miss her so much and would like her to come to my engagement" Carolina finally said.

"Never, I will never let the cursed girl into your engagement party" Adele said.

"Please Mom, dad " Carolina begged

"She still loves her sister after everything she's done to you " Adam's mother said.

"I'm lucky to have you has my daughter in law " Adam's dad complimented.

Adam who was also present held her hand smiling at her

"fine, you can invite her" Mr Harwood finally agreed.

Carolina smiled.

"Thanks dad" she walked up to him hugging him. While doing so no body had it in mind she has an ulterior motive.

**

Erica was resting in her room when she had a phone call. It was her sister. She didn't pick it but her sister relentlessly continued until she picked it.

"What's your problem?! Why are you calling me?!" She shouted.

"Easy sis, I just called to inform you about my engagement party with Adam, it tomorrow evening, I want you there, 7:00 Pm"

"What if I say no" Erica persuaded.

"I knew you would say this but don't worry I know why, it's because you've lost, your ego, pride had all fallen, it would be so shameful for my sister to come" Carolina said laughing through the phone.

"Your main motive is to embarrass me?" Erica asked.

"You're really smart sis"

"I ain't coming"

"If you don't then I won and you lost, that's how it will always be, I'm always ahead and will be at the top while you clean my shoes" Carolina spat.

"Don't forget I'm your elder sister, show some respect " Erica cautioned.

"An elder sister who's a slave to her younger sister, don't come, you've always been a loser and you'll always be "

"I'll be there but you asked for it" Erica said and Carolina ended the call. She knew Erica would eventually give in.

Erica regretted her mistake immediately. Why did she agree?

She can't come to her sister's engagement?

She'll be laughed at except she comes with her treasure, Mikel but he wouldn't agree.

While still thinking, her door bolted open, Mikel.

"What are you doing in my room? Don't you know how to knock?" She asked.

Mikel lifted his brows in confusion.

"This room is also mine "

"How..(sigh) I don't have time for this, Mikel please can you accompany me to my sister's engagement tomorrow, remembered you said if I get married to you, you'll will help me, I hope Mr Mikel Andrei isn't the type that goes back on his words " she said smirking

"I never go back on my word"

"Then accompany me to my sister's engagement tomorrow" she said

"Ok I will but on what price will you pay?" He asked.

"Price?" She asked confused.

She thought she was the only one who could play this game well.

"Yes price" he said coming closer.

"I don't have any price"she told him

"I have one in mind" he said unbuttoning his shirt.

She stretched her hands at him.

"Stop you can't do that" she blurted.

"Why?" He asked in a deep voice.

"Bec... because it's Ill..... illegal" she told him.

"We're married" he was now shirtless. His abs in view. Her eyes were drawn to them but she can't do that.

Mikel Climbed on the bed, Erica shifted but he pulled her leg making her to be lie on the bed.

"Stop, I'm gonna scream"

"Scream, no one can save you" he tucked her hair back, caressing her face. He bent to kiss her and saw her reaction. He couldn't help but laugh. He laughed holding onto his stomach.

Erica sat up quickly.

"I was joking,you could have seen your face" he said laughing. His laugh was crazy.

She looked at the man in front of her that never laughed. She smiled watching him.

Mikel noticed her and stopped.

"Why did you stop?, You look cute laughing"

Mikel held her jaw. He was hurting her, she didn't make him annoyed for him to hold her jaw.

"Don't frustrate me or I'll make your life miserable" he said walking out.

She didn't understand this man. He was laughing with her a minute ago and now he was hurting her.

She still hopes he comes to Carolina and Adam's party