Hazel's POV
I walk out of the shower getting ready for work as I noticed an incoming call,
Hey mommy why are you calling so early I hope everything is alright.
Everything is alright dear just something I wanted to discuss with you.
Can you come home this weekend,
Why mother did anything happen to Azel or Daddy
No dear it about the engagement that happened when you were 1 month old.
You told me that story already Mom what happened again
Well.... the man wants to meet you this weekend..
Wait what I thought you said he wasn't interested in the Marriage anymore why the sudden change of heart.
They never knew we lost you immediately after the engagement party so all this years we told them you were studying abroad, they suddenly stop talking about it, so I thought maybe they were no longer interested, but it turns out they still want the wedding to push through.
Mom.... I honestly don't know what to say,
Am just about taking my revenge on Alex and now an going to get married to a complete stranger.
I know we shouldn't be putting you through this stress dear but our hands are really tight, just come home Emi we need to sit down and discuss about this.
Yeah mom we really need too, see you on Friday
I hung up as Sweat drips from my palms.
Am not done dealing with Alex's problem and now another one shows up. There is no way am getting married to someone I don't know,
Now that I need Lizzy the most she isn't here.
I got to the office and luckily for me Alex wasn't in all day, what a stress-free day I stretch my arms after going through the last fashion designs on my Desk.
I head to lobby waiting for my driver when a blue Mercedes Benz pulled up before me.
" You need a right miss
A familiar voice said as he whines down the glass.
" Caden is that really you.....
He walks out of the car and hugs me tenderly.
"Body and flesh....
He replied pulling out a bouquet of red roses from his car and handed them to me
I didn't really like red roses but I smile nevertheless.
How did you find me....
You can't hide from me Emily... I told you before graduation that I will pursue you to the ends of the world, that is just how much I love you.
We talked about this Caden,
I know, am not here to force you into anything I just want to take you out for dinner.
I smile as the guilt of having to reject his proposal digs my heart.
Caden has always been a good friend to me through out Fashion design school, I like him like a friend and nothing more.
He opens the door and gestures for me to go in, as I walk towards the car a hand grabs me and pulled me back.
Alex.....
What are you doing here.
I need you at the office right now. He turns without waiting for my answer.
Am sorry but as you can see I was heading out .
Alex tyyrs back and purses for a moment, his face unreadable.
I said I need you in the office Emily it urgent,
His stern tone sends a shiver down my spine and I sign and turn to Caden.
Who was that Caden ask immediately he disappears into the company.
That's my boss am so sorry I won't be able to go out for dinner with you.
It ok Emily it must be really important he walks to his car and zoom off feeling disappointed.
Why do you keep doing that...
You should be thanking me for serving you from that gigolo.
That gigolo out there is far more better than you. The worlds left my mouth and I immediately regretted it, I can't afford to raise any suspicions.
What do you mean by that you don't even know me...
He looks at me suspiciously.
In other to change the subject I intentionally pricked my hand with one of the roses thone.
His icy demeanor suddenly turns caring as he holds my hand and presses my bleeding hand with his pristine handkerchief.
What kind of an idiot gives roses with thorns to a lady throw them out you hate roses by the way,
My heart trembles as the word left his mouth.
How .. do you know I hate roses.
"The ones on your desk don't look like roses. He speaks in his usual Matter of fact tone but am not surprised. With a snap he turns into my frigid boss again as I followed him into his office.
You see that girl over there...
He pointed at a beautiful girl setting at the conference room, I nodded.
I went on a date with her yesterday, and she is here to meet me I need you to get rid of her.
Why should I do that.
My body was boiling in anger mixed with a little bit of jealousy.
" She is extremely clingy and I don't have time for that kind of drama, so go in there and get her out of my company.
His voice was as demanding as always and he pushed me into the room before I could say no.
I sign and reluctantly move towards her as Alex tries to sneak away but miller sees him and wave enthusiastically.
A wave of happiness floods my entire being as Alex was forced to come into the room,
I suppress a giggle as he waves back.
I missed you so much babe she wrap her arms around him happily can we go out for dinner.
Alex gives me the side eye asking me to intervene quickly.
Hmmm... Alex sorry for interfering but you are late for the call with the American clients.
He dramatically turns towards miller.
"Am sorry babe I need to go.
He barricades himself in his office and I turn to an upset Miller.
Am so sorry for that, I said not knowing what else to say.
Alex set you up to this right? He is a terrible person and so are you for enabling him.
She shut a murderous gaze at me and left in tears.
Ooh poor girl.
Alex came out of the office and Huff in relieve.
I don't know why I am the one cleaning up your mess for you.
My best friend is on a date with some crazy bitch and I had no other option but to ask you to do it.
All I feel is guilt and I gave him a cold look, I can imagine what that pour girl must be going through.
I didn't sleep with her if you must know , am not that much of a jerk, now leave.
His tone made me regret why I had to help him in the first place,
Duchbag I whisper to myself and left the building furiously.
I should be the one making him suffer not the other way round, am so disappointed at myself.