In a building,A very tall guy entered a office,he went to sit at the front of a desk
"Long time friend"The other guy looked up and smiled
"Xander"
"That me"They both laughed
"Oh my God,how is everything?"
"Good"
"It's been long"
"Yes I know"
"What about your sister?"
"She is fine,Are you busy?"
"No not when you are here"
N"I have something to discuss with you"
"Okay Go ahead"The door to the office went wide open,A lady entered
"Here are the files"The lady dropped the file and looked at Xander
"Hi"she said looking at Xander from head to toe,but he didn't spare her a glance
"You can leave Elisa"she looked at him again but leaving
"Really?"Xander said
"I know she is rude but she is good at her work"
"Okay"
"Let's go to the restaurant nearby"
"Okay"They stood up and left for the restaurant
At the restaurant,
"What did you want to discuss?"
"My mom...."
"What happened to her?"Charles panicked
"Calm down Charles Nothing happened just that she has been threatening me to get married"
"Ohh that impossible"
"Yes I know I never want to get married but she hasn't been eating,she said she was going to kill herself"
"That bad"
"Yes"
"So why don't you get a girlfriend?"
"Should I just grab a girl on the road and turn her to my girlfriend or what?"
"Calm down Xander"
"My mom is on the edge of killing herself"
"I'll help you find someone"
"Okay thank you"
The next day,Xander came to the building again,
"Have you found one"
"No,I don't know how I'm supposed to find one in 24 hours"Xander glared at him"okay calm I'm sorry"
Then there was a knock on the door,
"Come in"A lady entered
"Good day sir"she greeted Xander but he didn't reply"sir I'm here to give you the files you said I should work on"
"Please drop it"
"Okay sir"she dropped it and left
"Xander she greeted you"
"I know I didn't feel like answering"
"She is a very good lady"
"So?"
"I don't think you are ready to get a girlfriend"
"You are not helping"he stood up and walked towards the door,he then thought of what Charles said"Do you mean she can pretend to be my girlfriend?"
"Yes,but you ruined the opportunity"
"God damnit,Talk to her anyhow,tell her I'll pay her"
"Everyone can be bought but not her"
"What do you mean?"he said starting to loose his patience
"How many days will she use to pretend?"
"A week just a week"
"I'll talk her into it,make sure you don't maltreat her"he glared at him and left the office in a rage,Charles looked that the door that was just slammed.
Later in the night,The lady got home
"Thank Goodness you are home,I thought you will sleep at work"
"Calm down,you are hungry right?"
"Yes"she smiled and raised up her hand which was holding into a nylon
"Thank you Sophie"
"I'll have my bath"
"Okay"she left and came back some minutes later,they sat and ate
"I need to raise money I need to go to Australia"
"Why?"
"I want to start living with my mom"
"What of me?"
"I am planning for the both of us Sarah"
"Okay"
"I need to go to bed,I have to wake up early tomorrow"
"Okay, don't stress yourself too much"
"I won't"
The next day,she was called to the office
"You called for me sir"
"Yes please sit"
"I'll remain standing sir"
"I insist"
"Okay"she sat and then he sat very well
"Sophie"
"Yes sir"
"I need your help please"
"Anything sir"
"Anything?"she looked at him as if regretting what she just said"no no I won't ask you to sleep with me"her expression changed to one who was relieved"The guy that you saw here yesterday"
"Yes I remember him"
"He needs your help"
"Me?I don't even know him"
"He is having issues with his mom,so he wants you to pretend to be his girlfriend but he'll pay you"
"I'm sorry I can't do that,I don't even know him"
"I do,if he does anything I'll sue him for you,you don't need to worry"
"I'm sorry I still can't do it"
"If it is because you don't know him I'll tell you about him please Sophie and you will be paid"
"I'll think about it sir"
"Please think carefully"
"Okay sir,can I leave sir?"
"Yes yes go ahead "
"Thank you sir"Immediately she left,Charles phone rang
"Has she agreed?"
"You have to calm down"The call was ended,he looked at his phone and smiled
In the night,she got home
"Sarah"
"Yes"Sarah came out of the kitchen
"I want to tell you something"
"I'll dish our food first"
"Okay"They sat and ate
"So what did you want to say?"
"When I went to work my boss called me and offered me a job"
"Okay and the job is?"
"I should pretend to be his friend's girlfriend"
"What!Do you know the friend before?"
"No but he assured my safety and I'll will be paid"
"Are you sure about this?"
"I am not sure that why I am telling you and you know I have been working hard to save up some money for Australia"
"I know but hmmm"
"Should I accept it?"
"Yes,then after that we will leave the country"
"Yes,Thank you"
The next morning,she went to Charles office
"Please sit"
"Thank you sir"she sat
"Did you think of what I said?"
"Yes sir and I have decided to accept the offer sir'
"Oh thank Goodness,thank you very much Sophie"
"No problem sir"The door went wide open, revealing Xander,he elegantly went to sit on the s hair beside her without sparing her a glance,she looked at him,she was taken aback by his beauty
"Welcome"
"Where is she?"
"She just accepted"That was when he looked at the person beside him
"Okay,then she will start today"
"Mr Charles you didn't tell me I will be starting today"
"I'm sorry,please"
"It's okay sir"
"Then let's go"Xander stood up and walked towards the door,but then he turned to Charles"Thank you buddy"
"You're welcome,at least you said a Thank you"
"You don't have make a big deal"
"You never say thank you"Xander turned around and left
"Goodbye Mr Charles"Sophie smiled at Charles while he waved at her
At the parking lot,
"Get in"she tried opening the door but all to avail,he got down and went to help her,she entered then he closed the door,he entered the driver's side and drove off,the journey began and ended in silence,The car entered a medium built house,They got down and entered inside,A young lady ran towards them
"Hi big bro"
"little sis"
"Oh my you have finally given in to mother's request"
"I have no choice" he left,she walked towards Sophie
"What is your name?"
"Sophie"
"You are very beautiful Sophie,welcome to our house"
"Thank you"
"If you need anything come to me, don't go to him,he is hard to deal with"
"Okay"
"Yes,have you eaten?"
"Yes....."
"Come I made grilled chicken and potatoes"
"I have eaten"
"Ohh I am sorry"
"No no I'll have some"
"Yeee, thank you come on"They sat at the dinning,she served her,
"What is your name?"
"Ivy"
"That good,you are the only children of your family"
"Yes"
"Okay,you seem quite close"
"We are but atimes he is very hard to be with"
"Oh okay"
"I know he has brought you here to pretend to be his girlfriend for my mother"
"Yes"
"Sophie,Xander is a nice person,but he is hard to deal with"
"I don't want to deal with him or get to know him,I just have to pretend and leave"
"Okay right"Ivy said with a sad facial expression
Ivy took her to Xander's room
"I don't think I can stay in the same room with a man"
"Why?"
"I have never lived with a guy"
"Ohh please you have to,if my mom comes and she sees you are staying in a different room she will suspect"
"Okay"Ivy helped her to arrange her clothes
"What is this used for?"she looked at what ivy was holding
"It my drug"
"Are you sick?"
"No,not really"
"Why do you use drugs?"
"I have a sickness,when I face something that fears me the most or I feel anxious something bad happens,so I use the drug to calm myself down"
"I hope it is not serious"
"No it is not"
"Okay"
Later that night,she had her bath and wore a long silky gown,she laid on the bed ready to sleep,then Xander entered
"Hi"he looked at her
"What is your name?"
"Sophie"
"Sophie"he said it again and she liked the way he called her name
"When is your mom coming?"
"I don't know,she will come unannounced"
"Okay,you have a nice sister"he didn't respond,he just went into the bathroom,when he came out she had already fallen asleep,he slept on the couch
The next morning,she woke up and had her bath,she cleaned the House and prepared breakfast
"Good morning"she said to Ivy who was walking towards the dinning
"Good morning Sophie,oh my you made breakfast"
"Yes,Eat and rate me"
"Sure"she sat and took one spoon"wow I give you a ten over ten,this is very delicious"
"Thank you"
"Put more I'll eat much"Sophie smiled at Ivy's behaviour"where is Xander?"
"I don't know,he always goes out whenever he wants"
"Oh"
"That your sickness,is it from birth?"
"No"
"What happened can you tell me?"Ivy cleared the plate and did the dishes
"Okay,it is an incident I never want to remember,My mom and dad were happily married but then my dad started acting weird started beating my mom most of the times,so my mom fell sick,I rushed home and told my dad but he didn't answer me and she needed an urgent surgery but he didn't give me the money,I cried and cried while he drank alcohol,my mother was dying,I went to meet him again,I met him with a woman and the child she gave birth to for him,I was chased out of the house,I begged for money but no one helped,then one day the doctor called me to say my last words to my mother,as I was running to the hospital,I was hit by a car,The person that hit me,took me to the hospital that my mother was,as soon as I woke up I removed the drip and went to look for my mother,I met the doctor instead and she told me that my mother was dead,then my chest tightened and I wasn't able to breathe,I fainted,I remained in the hospital,I cried and cried again,I felt like tearing my dad into pieces,the person who hit me comforted me and became my family,once I'm done I'm going to meet her"Sophie looked at Ivy
"I'm so sorry"she said cleaning her tears
"So the accident affect my chest,that was what came about my sickness"
"I'm so sorry,that too painful for you to remember"
"I'm fine"
"Where is your dad?"
"I don't know how he is,I don't know anything about him"
"What are you two chatting about?"Xander was seen standing with one of his hands in his pocket
"She made breakfast brother,come sit it is very delicious"
"No thank you I'm not interested"
"You have to,it is good I'm serious"
"I never said you were joking"
"Why are you being harsh?"he rolled his eyes and went to sit,Ivy quickly stood up and went to serve him, Sophie stood there and waited for a reaction from him but when he took a bite,he swallowed and then took another one then he stood up"it is yummy right?"
"Hmm"he answered and left,Ivy looked at Sophie
"You don't have to feel bad,he likes it"
"I am not sad,why would I be?"she smiled at Ivy
"True"
"When is your mom coming?"
"I don't know but she will come unexpectedly"
"Okay"
"Sophie"
"Yes"
"I want to ask for a favour"
"Okay,what is the favour?"
"I want you to make my brother fall in love with you"
"Hmm"
"I want my brother to fall in love"
"I'll leaving in a week"
"I know but he is too hard hearted"
"I can't do it Ivy"
"Why? Please he has never fallen in love after his heartbreak in high school,look Sophie I'll be so happy to see my brother in love again please"
"I'm leaving in a week"
"I know it is still possible just give him your attention,he will open up to you please I beg you please Sophie"
"Okay okay I will help"
"Thank you very much"
"It okay,I'll try my best"
"Okay thank you,he is upstairs"
"I should go meet him?"
"Yes please"
"Okay"
She entered the room,she opened the wardrobe and looked for clothes,she heard the door to the bathroom open,she turned and saw Xander standing with towel wrapped around his waist,he walked closer to her
"Can you excuse me I want to pick my cloth?"
"Oh sorry"she moved aside"Xander please I want to see Mr Charles"
"What for?"
"I want to discuss something with him"
"You can go"
"Can you drive me there?"he looked at her,his gaze was sharp
"Why?"
"I don't think I can quickly get a cab"
"Okay"he wore his clothes at her front and they left,In the car she tried thinking of something to say to him at least start a conversation with him but it was hard,they got to the parking lot,she tried to remove the seatbelt
"What is always wrong with this car?"she whispered,he looked at her and shakes his head,
"I'll do it"she looked at him and left it,he helped her to remove it and then she got down
She entered Charles office
"Sophie you are here"
"Yes Mr Charles"
"How are you doing? How is my friend treating you?"
"He is good but cold I want to discuss something with you"
"Please sit"
"Okay"she sat"Do you know he has a sister?"
"Yes"
"How do I make Xander fall for me?he is so cold"
"Do you like him?"Charles smiled widely at her
"No no I mean his sister said I should make him fall for me"
"He doesn't like ladies except his sister"
"Is he in love with his sister?"
"No no,he received a big heart break in high school"
"Oh yeah,his sister told me"
"I'd love for you two to be together"
"Okay Mr Charles,how do I start up a conversation with him?he seems to want to end the topic immediately I start"
"That how he is but if you want to deal with him you have to be patient"
"Okay"
"Very patient,if you are he will calm down"
"Okay that all patience right?"
"Yes that my only advice to you"
"Okay thank you Mr Charles"
"I hope to hear good news from you"
"Okay Mr Charles"
Xander drove her back home,she went to the room and her eyes searched the room for what to do,she saw her suitcase on the wardrobe,she sighed and took a table,she stood on it and dragged the bag,she used force thinking it was heavy,so she fell to the back on fell into someone's arms,he dropped her on the floor
"You should be careful"
"Thank you"she smiled"how much are you paying to me?"
"It worth whatever you want to do next"
"Hmm"he left the room,she sat on the bed,she took her phone and called her Sarah
"Hello Sophie how are you doing?"
"I'm good,I just called to check on you,I hope you are taking care of the house"
"Yes sure you should trust me"
"Oh yeah thank you very much,I'll send you some money,start by securing our passport,then later I'll send you the money for visa,and also you can buy foodstuffs from the money okay?"
"Noted thank you"
"You're welcome"
"How is the place?"
"When I'm back I'll tell you in details"
"Okay"
"Bye then"
"Okay bye"
In the night,she laid on the bed after having a night bath,she waited for him,the door finally opened after what seemed like eternity
"You are back"She got down from the bed
"Yes"he raised an eyebrow"Is anything the problem?'
"No no there is no problem"she walked closer to him"you must be very tired let me help"she unbuttoned his suit,she was about to unbutton his shirt but he held her wrist to stop her
"What is all this about?"
"I don't understand,I'm your girlfriend"
"You are not my girlfriend"
"Ohh,Is that what you will tell your mom?"
"That none of your business,your own is to pretend"
"Practice make perfection,if I don't practice how will I be able to act perfectly at the front of your mom"she looked at him until he left her wrist,she unbuttoned his shirt,she saw a red stain on it"Are you injured? This is blood"He cleared his throat
"I got into a fight with someone"
"Ohh"he left and entered the bathroom,he came out and met her dozing off
"Go to bed"his voice startled her
"Are you not hungry?"
"I'll have breakfast tomorrow"
"I'll prepare breakfast for you"
"I'd eat at a restaurant"
"Is the taste of my food bad?"
"Go to bed"she stood up
"You are supposed to eat your girlfriend's food"
"You are claiming to be my girlfriend right?"
"Yes"she said confidently,In the next second,he wrapped his arms around her waist and pinned her on the wall
"Will you satisfy my needs?"he said staring in to her eyes waiting to see the fear he always saw but to his disappointment he didn't.
"If you would marry me"she said with a smile,he left her and went to sleep on the couch
"Make sure to prepare breakfast before I wake up"she smiled before going to bed.