Leonardo's POV
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What is this girl talking about?
I can't believe what came out of her mouth.
What? I asked her when that nonsense came out of her mouth.
"Let's sign a contract, a Contract marriage " She said, still holding that annoying smirk on her face.
I thought she was impressive because of the way she comported herself during dinner at dad's house, But clearly I was wrong. What this girl just said was the most Senseless thing I have ever heard.
"What are you talking about?" I asked, still trying to comprehend the nonsense she just said.
" Clearly we don't want this marriage but don't have a choice. Well at least you do while I was forced into this to take the place of my elder sister"
"So much for an elder sister " I heard her mumble to herself before continuing.
"So why don't we make a deal, let's sign a contract. I don't see why we should dedicate ourselves to something we both clearly don't want just to please our families."
Is this girl stupid or just entirely Senseless.
A contract marriage inside an arranged marriage?
It made me chuckle inwardly amazed at the words that came out of her mouth.
She went silent for a few seconds hoping I would say something but I was just too amazed to speak.
"Well Mr Leonardo, for starters, I have a life. I had a life before I met you. I have a career I have worked extremely hard to build. I had a boyfriend, I have stuff I need to straighten out back in America. I can't just throw all that away and marry you"
At Least she made sense.
"So what's this deal you are talking about?" I asked knowing that the next word that might come out of her mouth would either piss me off or would be the dumbest thing I would have to hear again today.
"Let's get married, you know just to please put families but let's get divorced in a year or two." She said looking all serious.
What is this girl talking about?.
"And during the period of our marriage, let's set a couple of rules. I already have mine, if you are interested to hear them now." She paused and observed my face for some seconds but went on anyways.
" No strings attached, don't fall in love with me , Don't ever touch me because what we have is a partnership not a marriage, You aren't going to restrict my movements and let me have a room in your house for my arts stuffs, we are not to share a bed-"
I just looked at her as she rambled on for about 3 minutes.
She looked really beautiful amidst the nonsense she was spewing. Strands of her hair continuously fell to her face due to the movement of her lips and hands. Her hazel pupils complimented her face so well, her sharp nose,heart shaped lips are the perfect feature for her V- shaped face.
I would have let her continue talking but she was starting to piss me off and I had more important work to do.
"Look Arinda, Aenna-" I said as I cut her off.
"It's Arianna Mister" She yelled as she cut me off too.
She was starting to get on my nerves and if she continued, she wasn't going to like the outcome.
"Arianna, First things first, Don't you ever cut me off again" I said sternly as I walked closer to her. " And secondly , I am not here to debate words with you. You are going to do what I say, wear what I tell you to wear and go where I tell you to go. No questions asked"
"Is that clear?" I asked sternly as I saw fear creep into her eyes.
"I have more important things to do"
With that I walked out of the room leaving her rooted at the spot speechless.
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"Boss we have him," Andrew said over the phone as I made my way to the car.
"Keep him there, I'm on my way " I said as I hung up the call.
"Take me to the warehouse"
"Ok sir" Mr Jones, the driver said as he started the car and drove off
I need a smoke.
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"Good day boss" Andrew said as he opened the car's door
"Where is he?"
"At the back boss"
"Light me a cigarette" I ordered as we made our way to the back.
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"So you are the little rat Mariano sent to spy on me right?" I inquired while dragging in my cigarette and puffing it into his face
"I..I'm s.. so sorry boss" A white haired man who was all tied up with his knees to the ground and covered in blood said as he skimpered close to me trying to hold my clothes, but he was held back by the boys there.
"I'm sure you and your boss have no idea that nothing gets past me" I said as I laid a hard punch on his bloody face causing him to fall to the ground spitting out blood.
"Boss please I'm sorry please" He yelled.
" I don't have time for this, Andrew " I called him while wiping the blood stained off my hands with a handkerchief.
"Yes boss"
"Kill him, and send his head to Mr Mariano's home. Make sure his daughter gets it first."
"Please please don't kill me, I'm sorry boss please" The rat pleaded, shaking with fear.
"Done boss"
This will let him and anyone else know that they cannot mess with me and go scot-free. I will come after you, your family and every thing you hold dear to you.
I made my way to the car and I could hear his screams before a gunshot went off.
With all this stress on me, I still have to babysit a girl all in the name of Marriage.
I need a drink.
I sigh as the thought of Arianna crossed my mind causing me a headache.
The driver drove off and sleep gradually crept in on me.