Chapter Three.
Some strange chills run down Mia's vein when Richard held her hand and led the way out without waiting for Eugene's response.
The only reason she could thought was probably he was a busy man. Before long, she sighted a man sitting on a gleaming Rolls Royce hood and exude elegance. Her intention was to by pass the man but was surprised when he came, rushing towards them.
"Welcome Boss" Kendrick greeted and Richard only nodded.
Mia was surprised by what just happened, is that the man was truly Richard Brown?
"Get in" Richard's cold voice startled her and she flinch.
In a swift moment, they were already in the car as the drive begin slowly.
For awhile, deep silence emerge the car as Richard look out of the car while Mia was trying to recover from the shock. Everything happened too fast within a day.
"What is your name?"
She heard the man beside her asked and then her lips move slowly in response. "Mia Guilford"
Richard only nodded and keep his focus.
After a long ride, the car drove into a luxurious estate and Richard step out. With a unsteady legs, Mia manage to get out and her mouth leave a gap in shock..
So many car of different name surrounded the environment, and a small pool was located in front of the building, decorated with some flowers.
Then some maid rush out and bow. "You are welcome ma'am, please follow the lead" A middle age woman, who appear to the palace oldest among the maid spoke.
Without much hesitation, Mia follow the lead into the estate. Soon she was led into large room that looks like that of a princess, even though her household was prestigious, Mia haven't seen such room before.
"Please sit ma'am" The same woman said. Although Mia wasn't okay with such honorific, but she comply with her.
Without wasting any time on small talk, the woman started applying makeup on her face,covering up the mess of tears on her face. Mia closed her eyes and concentrated on the feeling of soft tools brushing over her face.T he woman painted, pulled, combed and straightened for hair properly, giving her a new look.
The woman snapped her fingers to signal she was done with the make up.
Mia's eyes fluttered open and saw another face. All traces of tears and the slap bruises were gone, instead what remained was smooth porcelain skin. So fragile it seemed that it would crack at the slightest touch. She had perfectly coloured checks, light pink lips.
Her eye was not puffy anymore, dark lined eyelids and eyelashes coating her eyes with her long flowing black, cascaded down to her waist level.
Maybe it was just a nightmare, she thought childishly. How could she be this beautiful?
She snapped back into reality as the woman handed her something smooth. "Change into this" she said.
Mia rose from the chair and slipped the dress on. It hugged her thin body perfectly, the smooth fabric reaching the floor. The dress parted below her waist, running down her leg. She looks stunning and breath taking.
After everything, she was still confused and was prompt to ask. "What is happening? Why am I getting changed?"
"I'm sorry but only the Young Master has the answers to your questions. If you can follow me now.." The woman gesture with her hand.
Mia take a deep breathe and held her dress tightly before following the woman while the maid follow respectively.
In the huge sitting room, Richard was sitting on the large couch with his legs crossed across each other while his fingers hold the whiskey glass leisurely.
Across him was Kendrick, who sit professional on the couch holding a brown file.
As soon as Mia appeared with the maid, Richard find his eyes glued to something and couldn't deny the fact that its a beauty.
"Here is she, Young Master" The woman bow respectfully.
That bring him back to reality and he compose himself instantly. "Thanks, madam June. You can go"
With that, the maid disappear leaving Mia behind.
"Have your seat, Miss Mia" Richard offered with a professional voice, looking prepared for business.
Taking another deep breathe, Mia sit down slowly and expect his next line of action.
Richard snapped his fingers to signal to Kendrick, who quickly place that brown file on the table and bring out some white papers.
Then he said , "Miss Mia, here is the agreement"
Mia furrow her brows, and give a confusion look. "Which agreement? What is it for?"
Just as he expected, Richard knew she would ask questions. It was as if she was the Queen of questioning, however, the agreement is important to him at that moment.
"Miss Mia, this is a marriage agreement. Once you signed this, we will be married officially and get our marriage certificate from the civil affairs" Richard explain sharply.
For a while, Mia got the blunt expression of the matter. What was he trying to say? Agreement? Marriage? All that wasn't clear yet and she needed some explanation.
"What do you mean?"
Richard shut his eyes and pinch the bridge of his nose in frustration, he hate questions! He doesn't love to talk too much and didn't accept questions either!
Kendrick knew Richard preference and Mia seems to be doing what he hated the most. "What Mr Richard was saying is that you are going to be in a contract marriage, get marriage certificate and live together till the contract is over. After that you will have a good share and go your way" Kendrick explained to the best of his knowledge.
However, Mia find it disrespectful and ridiculous. "That is so ridiculous! I understand that my stepmother sold me out but this is so disrespectful!" She expressed her anger.
Then, an evil grin appear on Richard's face. "Really? Ridiculous? Since your mother sold you out, initially, I shouldn't propose any contract to you. And it is also a better idea to cover up what happened last night unless you want to keep embarrassing yourself" Richard muttered sharply, hitting the nail on its head.
Everything was true! She has no right to object after been sold to him and it was a privilege that he proposed such contract.
Richard tap his foo
t impatiently, he was tired of of waiting. "Are you going to accept the contract or not?"