Martins , Maxwell's adopted father sat at the terrace of his magnificent mansion reading a newspaper with his glasses on , his legs crossed.
His wife , Tatiana sat beside him enjoying the beautiful morning view of the city from the terrace.
Maxwell arrived just then with Lucas in a sleek , black rolls royce car.
Moments later, they were seated in the spacious living room.
" What are your plans now, Maxwell ?" Martins asked , his eyes scrutinizing Maxwell's expression.
" I plan on employing more females workers into my companies . That could as well shut the public's mouth . But I swear, the person who framed me would pay brutally. " Maxwell said ,his fists clenched.
" Calm down okay, that seems to be a good plan. People find the rumors about you easy to believe because of the few number of female employees in your companies. You also haven't being involved in a dating scandal ,though, I understand and I respect your decision. " Martins said glancing at his wife, Tatiana who nodded.
" But employing female workers wouldn't really help much. Listen Maxwell, I know how much you despise women due to your dark past. Getting married would go a long way in proving that you aren't a gay , or.... don't you think so Martins." Tatiana suggested as she held Martins hand.
" She also has a point , but you don't have to really get married for real . You could just find someone to act as your wife until the rumor dies down ." Martins said.
There was silence after that as Maxwell was in deep thoughts, his hands on his jaw as he starred at the marbled floor.
His parents really had a point . Getting married could really stop the rumors about him. Even if he despised women a lot, he would have to do this to shut the rumors about him. They would divorce secretly once his name was cleared with monetary rewards .
" Ok , thanks so much for the advice . I will create a job interview for female employees and then I could also find an acting wife through the process." Maxwell said , as he stood up shaking hands with Martins and Tatiana. He sighed out before returning to his seat.
He sent for Lucas and almost immediately, Lucas came rushing in.
" Boss ,you sent for me" Lucas said.
"Create a job interview for females specifically. Reduce the required qualifications. The interview would be tomorrow morning. " Maxwell said as he glanced at Martins and Tatiana as they nodded affirmatively.
Lucas bowed and left. Maxwell stood up about to leave too.
" Stay and have breakfast with us, Maxwell " . Tatiana said hoping he would agree.
" Sure, Maxwell said heading to the dinning as Tatiana and Martins smiled .
*
Ariana was drying her hair when her phone chimed. She checked as she read the news.
Maxwell's companies were creating a
job interviews , for females specifically and it required the qualifications she had.
"OMG!!!" . Ariana screamed happily as she jumped like a kid, twirling her body like someone who was listening to a crazy music.
What more do you expect from a crazy girl?
She was so excited as she immediately sat down to type her application letter which she did in a hurry but carefully plus checked before sending it. She was so happy as she left her apartment for the day's work.
After her morning part time jobs, she hailed a cab which took her to the hospital her mom was admitted in.
She hugged her mom as usual but didn't sob. Instead, she smiled as she told her mom about the job she applied for.
At that moment, her phone chimed , a message was sent to her telling her to come tomorrow morning for the interview. The time and venue were also stated in the message.
" Mom, I've been asked to come for a job interview tomorrow . If I eventually get employed and receive a good pay, you would be transferred to another hospital and will receive better treatment. Keep fighting mom, don't give up ". Ariana said trying to fight back tears, biting her lips.
A nurse came in at that moment informing her that she was no longer going to be allowed to visit her mother often, claiming the hospitals rules were against it. She was only going to be allowed to visit her mom thrice in a week.
Ariana stared at her with utter shock as she seemed displeased by the news. But she eventually nodded in affirmation remembering the fact that the hospital was doing her a huge favour by treating her mom even though she was lagging behind in the payment of her bills.
*
The next day, Ariana woke up as early as possible. She applied simple makeup ,putting on a black short denim skirt with a casual white shirt.
She picked her mom and dad's photo caressing it .
"Wish me luck mom and dad" . She said as she chuckled softly. She returned the photo as she went back to the mirror to take a good look at her self.
Her face was a masterpiece with high cheekbones , a petite nose and full lips that curved into a perpetual smile.
Her eyes were like sapphire shimmering with a deep blue light. Her figure is slender yet curvy, with a grace and poise that commands attention. Her hair is a rich, dark brown, cascading down her back like a waterfall at night.
She left the apartment afterwards. She actually rented a bicycle the previous day, reasons best known to her.
She rode the bicycle to the road side as she waited at the side of the road with several other bicycle riders as they waited for the traffic light to turn red , which would eventually make the cars on the road stop to allow pedestrians cross .
It turned red and the cars halted as the pedestrians crossed followed by the bicycle riders. In a haste to cross, a bicycle rider almost collided into Ariana. She swerved as she almost fell but quickly maintained balanced as she made to cross.
She didn't notice that the traffic light was back to green. Suddenly, a car blocked her from crossing as she almost collided into it.
Meanwhile, Maxwell saw how Ariana almost fell and was about crossing when he noticed a madly speeding car coming behind him . He pressed his accelerator quickly driving straight to Ariana preventing her from a very deadly accident. He stopped the car right in front of her starring at the racing car as it drove off.
Ariana became really angry, this was the second time she almost collided into something. Why does her day had to begin like this ?
The car window was tinted thereby preventing Ariana from seeing who was in it.
Well, even though it was tinted, it didn't stop crazy Ariana from cursing the owner.
She clenched her fists as she posed like someone who was ready to fight.
"AHey you, do you want to kill me. What did I ever do to you, you asshole , what's wrong w....." . Before she could complete her statement , Maxwell drove off as she scoffed.
Ariana shook her head as she cursed under her breath, picking up her hand bag which had dropped mistakenly.
The traffic light was back to green. She had to wait for few minutes more before she eventually crossed over to the other side.
Few minutes of sighing and cursing.
She got to the venue of the interview, it was actually in one of Maxwell's hotels. Many people were present.
She glanced around , taking in the luxurious sight of just the reception as she wowed at its interior decoration.
The intercom buzzed , a voice informing all applicants to assemble at the interviewing room.
An employee of the hotel came to lead the way to the interviewing room as the applicants followed closely.
As they stepped into the room, some people began gasping as they starred in awe at the expensively furnished interviewing room.
Ariana wasn't left out.
"Whoever gave that announcement , saying we should all assemble in the interviewing room must be really sick in the head, this is not just a room , it is more like paradise. She mumbled lowly to herself , chuckling at her silly words.
The gasps increased when Maxwell stepped in escorted by Lucas and two hefty body guards who all had cold expressions.
Maxwell was in attendance, his sole aim was to find someone who would pretend to be his wife.
Ariana was already in her own world as she brought out her phone taking pictures of herself swiftly without thinking , oblivious of Maxwell's presence.
She was too engrossed in what she was doing as she strolled ,her hair twirling in the process. She was still too focused on her phone ,checking the pictures she took when she suddenly bumped into a hard chest , her hair slapping his face softly as she slowly looked up.
She gasped immediately as her eyes widened. Not only her, everyone gasped as their eyes widened.
Time seemed to be still at that moment .