Chapter 23: Chapter 23
Omar walked to his office, something that he rarely did. He had packed his car further from his usual parking lot in the company. Sometimes, walking was goo not just a as a surprise for his employees but also to give him time to sort through his emotion. The deadline to the tender was fast approaching and he had to admit that he really did not know what to do. While he could pay someone to act as his fiancé or maybe wife, the very idea appalled him. This was because his heart was already set on someone yet she hated him.
Opting to take the stairs he climbed slowly until he reached his office. Right now, Lisa may not want to listen to him, but he was damn well going to make sure she did. He felt his mouth tighten with the knowledge that he had already made one couple quit working with her but so what, if making even the others quit was going to make his proposal more palatable to him, then that was what he would do.
She would come back running to him, he just knew it. So that afternoon, he set meetings with her to be clients and by the afternoon, there was only one who was stubborn enough to remain, no matter how much he offered them. He knew what he was doing was plain cruel, and probably if she ever found out, she would not work with him, but he wanted to take that risk.
In the afternoon, Omar took his Ferrari out for a drive and somehow ended up passing by her place. he wanted to try again, hopefully he would get a chance if he tried again. Getting past the door, he saw Anthony, who really irritated him. Beside him, was Lisa in a tight black dress. They were busy talking about something although Anthony’s eyes seemed to keep wandering. It was obvious that the fool was in love and yet that irked him even more. He could feel his blood pulsating in his veins, anger nearly clouding his mind. He had to remember that he had no claim to her.
They both turned to his sound and he realized that there were shadows beneath her eyes. She looked tired while at the same vulnerable though that ended when she recognized who it was. Anthony was already moving towards him in a macho way but he was not near relenting. His fist actually itched to connect with his jawbone, but just before he could reach him, Lisa held him back.
It’s okay tony, let me handle this. So, Omar what brings you here. I remember I explicitly told you that I didn’t want your proposal whatever it was. She said as she noticed his rough looks. He had a busted lip and a slightly black hair, yet this only seemed to add to his bad boy character and it made her heart race.
Will you at least listen to the job description please?
Trying to cover up that she actually wanted to hear him out of her curiosity. She fixed him the coldest stare she could master.
I don’t need work from scum like you. And by the way don’t you feel shame showing up at my place. you of all people should know that you are not welcome.
She did not like the way his eyes hardened. Let’s talk in a more private place, where the likes of your boytoy won’t listen in.
What the hell Omar, boytoy, you really have the nerve to come to my place and start insulting me.
Well, I’m not sorry if he looks younger than you do and he’s obviously into you. He said, his eyebrow lifting in mockery.
Somehow that look made her so angry that her hands itched to slap him. The nerve of the man. And what is your problem with that, so what if he is my boytoy huh.
Nothing, after all it isn’t my business.
Good at least you know that my relationships are none of your business. Actually, on second thought, I don’t think I want to hear the proposal of such an arrogant prick like you.
But I can help you
And who said I needed help, look around Omar, everything is okay. As she Said this, Lisa was nearly smarting. How was she okay, weirdly her customers, the ones she had been hoping to do their weddings had dropped her off one by one until there was only one, and that one would have her wedding six months from then. She felt discouraged and now this man was at her place offering her help, why would he do that or did he have something to do with the customers quitting. Wait did you cause my customers to go, no you couldn’t have Afterall it’s not like you could know them. She said as she shook her ahead.
You just said it yourself, you have no customers, besides, what I offer you is not something hard.
Okay, let me hear you what do u want me to do that will pay me so much money.
I told you that what I have is something that we should talk about in a more private place.
Okay, then lead the way.
Walking after him to his car, she watched the way his pants hugged his ass, making her mouth water. Shaking her head, she moved faster after him. The quicker they talked about this, the faster she could go back and mop around because everything was failing all around her. besides who was she kidding, she would never ever work for Omar, what would her dad think.
This time standing by the car, Omar run a hand through his hair. Actually, I have a proposal which will not require much of you. I need you to pretend to be married to me for a while and in the end, I will pay you well.