Chapter 55: Chapter 55

I chuckled in nervousness, “Oh, haha, yep.” Why am I acting nervous? I should feel happy that I managed to get closer to Arson, an autistic kid.

“Looks like you’re already close to Arson…no, he likes you.” Theon nodded, looking at the child, “Do you like her, Arson?”

Arson nodded, his hand hugging me.

Theon halted, looking like he had seen this nothing before.

“Why? Why are you acting strange?” I asked in a panic.

His eyes darted back to me, “Saphira, do you have any experience handling kids?”

I nodded, “Uhm.. yes? I had an experience at my volunteer work at my father’s orphanage.”

“You know he’s autistic, right?”

“Yes.” I nodded.”

“You’re not afraid of him?”

“Why would I be? This is a child..right Arson?” I smiled at Arson, patting his head as I knew I gained his trust. I could pat him now. Another achievement.

“Do you know how autistic kids behave right?”

I nodded again, looking at him like he was crazy. What's This sudden shift of mood? He’s suddenly acting nice and interrogating me.

“Tell me, do you have any other business after this date?” He asked.

I shook my head, “Oh, I’m planning to run away from home after I reject you. Oh, now that you reminded me, I better leave now. Good luck on your endeavors and-“

“Do you want to live with me?” He suddenly asked, and that caught me off guard.

“What? if you’re asking me to be Arson’s nanny or maid, just tell me.”

“Will you marry me?”

His sudden question caught me off guard.

“What?”

I slapped him in the face, “Did he forget what happened to us last night? Huh? After pretending to forget about it, you’re here proposing to me? Are you trying to play a game with me?”

Theon looked pissed. He is definitely pissed. He looked like it was the first time that someone slapped him in the face.

And I did not regret it. He needs to wake up from his stuck-up ways. If he thinks that he could just get me like that then he better straighten up.

“Why did you slap me?” He asked, his jaw clenching.

“Because I wanted to. Serves you right so that you could learn a lesson.” I answered back, and just then, I heard a little laugh beside us.

It was Arson, he was laughing at us, and I glanced at Theon to make sure I was seeing it too.

But Theon is much more amazed than me.

He looked stunned and speechless, but his eyes shone.

He then turned to me, “You’re in. I could manage your ill attitude, as long as I could see Arson laughing like this.”

***

I did not know how the hell things happened, but things took a turn and I was now heading to Theon’s office. The headquarters of his company.

This Is my first time going here of course and I couldn't miss the stares of his employees as they silently judge me.

“Why are they looking at us?” I asked him as he carried Arson with him.

“Just get used to it.” He was walking ahead so I am trying hard to keep up with his long stride.

“I never brought another woman here, you’re the first woman.” He suddenly said.

“What?”

“Yes, now don't feel special. You’re here just because of Arson, nothing more.”

“Right.”

I have been used to stares, of course, I could manage that.

“Why are we going here again?”

“We’re here to discuss our marriage.”

“Marriage? I haven’t said yes yet!” I yelled, which made his employees turn their heads.

Theon gave me a dead stare, guided me inside his office room, and locked the door close behind him.

He made me sit by the chair as he laid the sleeping Arson on the little bed beside his table.

“Arson is sleeping so we have to keep quiet.” He started and then cleared his throat, “About our marriage, let me handle everything.

“My rules are simple. Take care of Arson 24/7. Make sure he never leaves your sight.”

“Uhm, why me?”

“You’re the only girl who managed to get close to him, make him laugh, and talk. Even I couldn’t do that.”

I nodded. “Uhm..why do we need to marry each other?”

“You’re asking me that? You’re company needed some saving, right? And I need a nanny for Arson. We’ll both benefit from this.”

I scoffed, “So you mean I am going to be Arson’s nanny in person but your wife in papers.”

“Exactly. Didn’t know you would get that quick.”

I breathed deeply, “Stop acting like I am an idiot.”

He ignored my comment and continued, “I’ll prepare the papers as I had contacted my lawyer. You’ll need to send me your documents and sign the marriage contract.”

“We need to add some clauses to that.”

He nodded, “I’ll let you. What do you need? Money? Property? You name it. I’ll be happy to oblige.”

“No kissing, no sex….”I counted off all the things I could think of because I do not trust this man. I am not gonna be caught in his trap again like last night.

Why do I keep on seeing his face from last night? His rock- hard abs and his soft lips as he thrust forcefully to me…

No….

No! Why am I daydreaming in this broad daylight!

He gave me a look, “Do I look like I fancy you?”

“Well, you offered me drinks last night and hooked up with me last night. I am definitely your type.”

“I told you it was not me.” He looks like he had enough of this conversation. So was I. Why else would he deny this? There must be something that he's hiding for him to clearly reject it was him!

“Then how do you explain these?” I showed him the marks on my shoulder. “You did this. Not unless you have a short-term memory loss, or pretend to forget it, or you have a clone or something.”

He suddenly got quiet.

I grabbed my bag and stood up, “Now, I have to go.”

“Wait, I won’t let you go, not till you hand me the papers and sign it.” He said, “I feel like you’ll run away the moment you leave my office.”

“Wow, so you’re not just a liar but a kidnapper too?” I said, “I have been on house arrest from my father, now you're doing it too, what gave you the right?”

“I am your future husband,”

That sounds like a sting on my ear. Psh, how did this man even become the hottest bachelor in town?

He’s not that charismatic or handsome at all…

Well, maybe a bit…but place him beside Chris Evans or Henry Cavill and he’s nothing.

I bit my lip, now that I see it, he looks like a mix of them both…

I shook my head, no I must focus on the argument, “No, you’re just a liar and kidnapper.”

“Can you stop accusing me?”

“Or what?”

“Or I’ll do this.” He suddenly put his hand on the wall behind me, pinning me as his other hand tried to grab my chin gently. His eyes pierced me, caging me and I was too shocked to move.

I gulped, my knees turning weak as I could see him getting near. I closed my eyes and licked my lips.

His lips curled up into a smirk as he leaned in, whispering to me in a low breath, “You really think I would kiss you?”

I gritted my teeth in annoyance, too embarrassed but I wouldn’t have the guts to admit it. Instead, I said the first thing that appeared in my head, “Are you gay?”

He suddenly loosened up his hold on me and looked down. “See for evidence then. prove it.”

I followed his train of eyes and internally gasped, seeing his crotch ashard as a rock.

“Is it clear enough? Want me to show you?”He asked, teasing me more.

I lightly pushed him away, “No thank you, but this is enough evidence that you’re turned on by me, hence we need that clause on the contract.”

He shrugged. “No problem for me, I know that between me and you, it’s you who’s going to fold first.”

“Are you challenging me?” I asked because there’s one thing he needs to know. I, Saphira Bernadez Uy, never back down from any challenge.