Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Mandy is at the cafe with her friend Mercy, she is not taking a sip from her coffee.

Hey girlfriend, what is wrong with you? Mercy asked her.

Nothing, just in a bad mood.

No way, I know you, you only sulk when you have issues, did that naughty sister of yours get on your nerves? Mandy shakes her head. Then what is...

Fine, dad want me to marry a boy, remember that boy we all call ghost?

Oh my God! The son of the richest man in Singapore? Lauren Edward? Mandy nodded. Why you? What happened to Sharon, she loves that type of life?

That is it, she doesn't want him, she claim he is ugly, heartless, characterless... Mercy mouth drop open, as Mandy voice sound frustrated.

What are you going to do? Mercy asked with sad voice, she felt sorry for Mandy

I don't know, dad is going to throw me out of the mansion if I disobey and I am sure that my account will get froze, the very minutes I rejected the offer.

Not now, what will happen to Noor now that you are into what we called an arranged marriage?

Shit! I didn't think of Noor, I haven't called him since last night, I need to see him, talk to you later.

She peck Mercy and hurry out.

Be good! Mercy yelled behind her. I will, you too. She replied her, Mercy felt sorry for her, she and Noor had been dating for four years, she loves him, so do him, how will she survive without him? Noor will be heart broken when he get the news too.

Hey waitress your bills. Mercy drop the money on the table and left also, Leah is watching Lauren since he arrives the condominium, he is all cold.

Lauren, what is it?

Can you survive without money? Leah ogle at him, like the answer is on his face, apart from the fact that she claim she loves him, one of the numerous reason is that he is handsome and have money, she is among the few people that know the boy is handsome not some kind of beast that people had label him.

Go on and answer me. Lauren voice came up. You can you survive without money? Leah asked him, he pressed his lips together, all his life, he is used to luxury, he had never tasted poverty before, he is assuredly born with a silver spoon, it will be really difficult for him, he might not be able to survive without a coin.

Fine, I know I can't, it will be hard to get stock in a mud but harder because I can't get married to another. He voice the words out in frustration.

Wait, what did you say? Leah walk in front of him.

I didn't say anything. Leah smirked at him.

You don't think I am some idiot, do you?

Fine, dad wants me to get married to one strange girl, his best friend daughter or so.

So this is it? You want to leave me....

Leah stop it....

Oh no! You are going to leave me

Leah face darken more, she frown.

Of cause not, I love you, If I don't love you, I will never had show you my face.

Lauren is right, he had never make the mistake of showing any girl his face even with all the numerous concubine he had, a long silent go on then she smirked.

What is funny?

You really don't have to marry her, you two can also have an agreement, she should pretend as your wife and then paid her off.

Really? Lauren face lightening up. Yes, most girl will want your money not love, so paid her for it like a contract marriage instead of an arrange marriage

Lauren smiled wide.

I know that she will agree, like marriage for six months after that, you go your separate ways, you and me can then get married.

You are the best, I will make arrangements to meet the girl, so I have a talk with her.

Perfect, do you have her number? Lauren shake his head. Don't worry, I am sure Larry could help you. Don't beat yourself every golddigger like her deserve money to make them get their miserable self from you.

Lauren grabbed her, pulling her to himself.

I missed you, I need some body treat. Lauren kissed her as he speaks, he just can't get enough of Leah, whenever they are together, the next thing, they are in bed, no good communication, Lauren isn't complaining because he is not much of a talker, he throw bunch of money at her, after their intimacy, off he goes wearing his mask.

Larry is playing game in his room with Lisa, when he pulled the door.

Hey big bro!

Lisa jumped on him.

Hm! My princess is getting bigger. He press soft kiss on her forehead while hitting Larry on the shoulder slightly.

Hey man, I need your help. Larry look at him. Yes, I need to talk to that girl, dad want me to marry.

Why bro? Larry asked him, as he fold his legs staring at Lauren, he too is handsome, friendly and easy going, Lauren used his eyes to tell Lisa to close the door, she lock it and come sit back.

I want to pay her...

Hell no, she will tell on you, from the information I gather from a reliable source, she is not money conscious but I think she has a boyfriend.

Lauren look at Lisa.

Yes, I want to help you because you are hurting and it break my heart to see you hurt. Lauren run his hand on her hair, this two Siblings of his really love him.

Since she has a boyfriend, I think, she will agree to just stay with you for a few months and then divorce you to go back to her boyfriend. Larry said. That will be fine, can I get her pic? Lauren asked, Lisa burst in laughter.

Not a social media type, she is like you, private life.

Then how did you know she has a boyfriend? Larry asked Lisa because of her words.

It's simple from her almighty sister, Sharon gorgeous. Larry and Lauren burst in laughter. You need to see Sharon, she is super hot, she dress gorgeous and richly too, she would had made a good wife for...

Shut up! Lauren said, at this point, the only thing on his head is to meet with Mandy before the fortnight and explain everything to her.

Sorry!

Better, Larry; look for ways for me to meet her by weekend. Lauren grabbed the door. Neither mother nor dad should know about this, it remains within us. He open the door and walked out, Mandy had already tell Noor everything, the boy is all sad, Mandy circle her hand around his neck.

Stop sulking, I am sure the boy too doesn't like me, he should have a girlfriend concerning the fact that, he is rich.

Are you sure? Noor asked her. I don't want to lose you, I don't want to be apart from you, I don't want anything to come between me and you, I could die...

Stop talking about death.

What if we run away? Let's go away, I don't want you to stop loving me, run away with me, if they don't see you then Sharon will go in for you.

Noor, is not that easy, I will not leave you.

Are you sure? The man is at his limit, breaking down is closed.

Don't you trust me, I will never get married to another but you, you are the only woman in my heart and mind. She pout as she said that.

You promised!

Cross my heart.

Fine, come here, I love you. Noor said, Mandy look at him.

I don't love you. Mandy said, before Mandy could run from him, he had already pinned her to the bed, pressing her two hands above her head, in a blink is finger meet the side of her ribs, he tickle her, she laughed uncontrollably. Stop!

I won't, untill you tell me what I want to hear. He tickled more making her laughed hard and more, her lungs is going to burst, if he continues.

Stop! She said amidst laughter.

Just say the word and you are free.

I love you. She said in mixed of the laughter, she can't hold it anymore, Noor smile he pulled her to himself.

You are a bad boy. She said.

Sorry! He said.

I love you and I will always be yours. She hugged him tight, breathing on his neck. Noor don't ever leave me.

She said in mixed of tears, she is breaking down gradually but she is just holding on, not like she have an idea of getting out of the mess but she just hope that miracle will happen that she doesn't have to part ways with her love.

Come on, stop it, let's go watch the stars, it's getting late, so you go home.

Those artificial stars of yours? Noor wall in his room is full of paint stars, he noticed that Mandy like stars and most times, she is gone before the stars appear, so he made his own stars.

Watching it, Mandy and Noor fall asleep, sleeping for three hours, Mandy left, she received a message on her phone, from Larry, Larry was able to get her number from a reliable source.

Asking her to meeting him at five stars hotel, his brother want to talk to her but she shouldn't let her sister or mother know about it.

Oh! I will just text Noor to go with me, I really don't want to get kidnapped. Mandy is assuredly talking to herself, as she received the message,she texted Noor, that they should meet up, she doesn't even know how Larry got her number all she knows he want to meet with her.