As the next three days passed, it was fun but not really that exciting. They did a lot of things in school and the kids really enjoyed it. Ivy kind of distanced herself from Lily with the intention Ivy does not want her to get in trouble. Asher is so obvious that he's too possessive of his little girl.
Every time the class ends, she subconsciously waits for him to fetch Lily but he hired a driver to fetch her now. As Friday came, while fixing her table preparing for her whole weekend escapades her phone rang. She saw that her dad was calling and she answered it.
"Hello, honey! I'm just reminding you that tomorrow is your Mom's Birthday." Her dad, Mr. Anilsky said excitedly.
"Yes, Dad. I know. I am heading to the mall to buy a birthday present for mom." She replied while finding her car keys.
"Okay, Honey. See you tomorrow. We have big news for you, love you."
"Okay, Dad. Love you too." She replied and ended the call.
She walked towards her car, hopped in, and went to the mall. She already has in mind what to give to her mom. So, she headed towards a luxury brand that sells jewelry. As she entered the store a familiar physique caught her attention. She saw him looking at the bracelet center and talking to the saleslady. She walked towards them acting like she did not see him.
"Hello Miss, I want assistance with this bracelet? Can I see it?" She asked genuinely while smiling.
Asher heard this voice which made him look up at the familiar voice and saw the teacher standing beside him is Ms. Anilsky with her pretty face and her school teaching uniform. Who could think that a person can still slay their working uniform?
She saw him looking at her mischievously. Just earlier, she saw him picking up his daughter. And now, he is here just right on time as she got here? Ivy looked at him sideways, and couldn't help herself but to ask after feeling his piercing stares.
He gave her a mischievous smile and teased her. "Well, aren't you a stalker?"
She glared at him but he chuckled a little. He loves getting into her nerves and he loves her. She doesn't want to stutter and she doesn't want him to know that he looks hot in his suit while looking at her.
"Ma'am, I am really sorry but Sir right here is buying this bracelet already and this is the only stock left." The sales lady replied with pettiness in her voice.
Ivy blood boils. The staff is clearly liking that guy! How could she do that when she got there first? She should have just informed her earlier before she asked her for assistance if there's someone who was buying it first!
He kind of feels insulted by what the saleslady said but he still acts like, He likes entertaining the saleslady.
It was hard for Asher the next three days but he was working more than usual. He wants to get this teacher out of his mind. So, the only thing for him to avoid her getting into his system is to work harder. He is already a workaholic, and this woman makes him more.
He comes back to his house late. All these days, he don't want to see the teacher and so, he had sent a driver to get his daughter home and when he comes home, he would have went straight to his daughter room to spend some time with her but he mostly won't spend time with his daughter because he wanted his business to grow more and more and to sustain everything that his daughter wants.
Yes. He loves his daughter so much and that is why he is quite overprotective of her. He feels jealous of Ivy. His own daughter feels closer to her own teacher than her own father. Asher didn't know what kind of magic that Ivy used to make his daughter love her even in a short period of time.
As Sunday came, Even though it's a day off, Asher is not a guy to take such days off. So, he went to his office and got reminded by his Secretary that it's Mrs. Anilsky's birthday.
So, he had thought of getting her a birthday present. He decided to buy a piece of jewelry for her because no woman does not like jewelry.
He never understood why a piece of stone is really expensive but people love it. So, he lets people enjoy things.
He walked inside to this luxurious jewelry store and He was instantly entertained by their saleslady. Hah! Not being so cocky but he can feel that she is head over heels for him.
A simple but very elegant bracelet caught his attention. He likes its design and the little details in the pendants. But then, it was her who stepped into the same store. He never thought that he would see her here… But in the party. He was mesmerized by her charm. Who can look this beautiful even in a uniform? But Ivy does. He smiled looking at her but she just stormed outside not looking back nor bidding her goodbye to the saleslady nor to him which made him find her cute!
Asher instantly gave her his card signaling the saleslady that He is getting the bracelet. He waited for a couple of minutes then she gave him a paper bag with the bracelet inside.
Ivy went to another store to find a gift that would match her mom's expensive taste. She chooses a Swarovski bracelet with a heart-shaped pendant filled with diamonds on the sides and an engraved name in the middle of the heart.
Asher saw Ivy at the other jewelry store as he walked out of the store. He saw her checking other bracelets while talking to the sales lady smiling.
'This girl is really kind to people.' Asher Murmured and then walked away from there leaving her alone because he wanted to meet with Lily and play with her before he left for the party.
Ivy then went straight to her condominium after buying the bracelet and dragged herself to wash even though she was too tired. She woke up late and prepared herself to go to their house. She washed and put on some light makeup but chose a red bold lipstick. She also straightened her hair to look a bit sophisticated and to match her backless silk black long gown. She finished preparing and went to the parking lot.
As she was approaching their mansion, she saw a bunch of luxurious cars park outside their house. She was not really that surprised knowing that her mom is really a socialite. She gave her car keys to their valet and proceeded to enter the mansion. She was greeted by a bunch of older socialite women and men. She smiled and greeted them and went straight to her mom.
"Happy Birthday, Mom." Ivy greeted her as she kissed her cheek, and handed her gift to her.
"Dear, you're here already. You look so amazing," her mother, Mrs. Bella Anilsky exclaimed and kissed her on the cheeks.
"You look amazing too Mom," she said while getting a glass of champagne from the waiter.
Ivy sipped a little before asking again. "So, Mom, where's dad? He told me that he has big news for me."
Her mom looked kind of nervous and pointed at her dad walking towards them. "There he is, honey."
"Well look at these two most beautiful women in my life. You both look so incredible." Mr. Oliver Anilsky said and hugged her.
Bella looked at her worriedly and said. "Honey, I think… you should tell FL that thing."
Oliver nodded his head as he pulled her towards an empty hallway in their mansion and told Ivy the big news.
"Ivy… my love. Our company is sinking and we have so many debts. We tried everything to save it but we really can't. So, your mom and I, we decided to arrange a marriage for you and a guy. Asher who owns this big and successful company. He will treat you right dear, I assure you. I know that you really want to be a kindergarten teacher and we have no objection towards that since you choose happiness over our companies and everything. We have given you everything you wanted. This is the only thing we want from you dear, we want you to save our company."
Oliver was teary-eyed and her mom was sobbing. She is shocked and trying to process everything they just have said.
"So, you mean to say. I've to marry someone that I don't like to save our company?" Ivy asked slowly, realizing that they are hopeless.
"Yes, dear. We're sorry…" Bella answered and hugged Silver.
As her mind was trying to process everything a tall, handsome and hot guy approached them. He is… Asher White.