HIS HIRED BRIDE

CHAPTER - 11

"THE DECISION WE CHOOSE ALWAYS HAS TWO FACE. IT WILL MAKE US OR IT WILL BREAK US."

MARCELLO TROCELLI P.O.V

"You did what?" Raf growled in anger, making a sigh skip from my mouth.

"I know that was a f**k move, but it was a good plan better than having none." I replied to him by gulping my scotch in one go.

"Better plan? You mean invading someone's privacy, blackmailing, and threatening them is your better plan." He scoffed, going towards the bar and pouring himself another glass of bourbon.

"Bro, face it. It's hopeless. The way you just narrate to me how she swore at you like cats and dogs. She will never accept your so-called better plan." He scowled looking at me.

I let out a groan and smacked my glass on the table. "I'm still holding on to this plan." I stated.

"Shoot yourself." He spat going out of my apartment.

I laid there with a hand covering my eyes. I was getting frustrated more and more as the day passed. How am I going to find a girl who will marry me? How am I supposed to fall in love within three month? How am I going to do this all?

I was rubbing my forehead, as I felt it would explode any second. My cell phone started ringing but I ignored it thinking whoever it was, they would hang up. But to my frustration it continuously rang and I stood up in a foul mood.

"Who the f**k is this?" I looked at the screen and it was flashing with an unknown number.

Nevertheless I swipe the answer button "Marcello Trocelli. Speak." I snapped at whoever was behind the call.

But to make me more angry, the person chose to be silent. I grip the cell phone ready to give them a good talk.

"YES." My heart started beating so fast just hearing a single yes, because I know who this is now.

But I didn't get the chance to reply as she hung up, making me look at my cell phone in shock.

Did she just say YES?

Am I dreaming or not?

I pinched myself and a smile bloomed all over myself feeling the sting where I pinched.

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AVA WILSON P.O.V

I was crying, hiding my face in my hand. My body shook as I cried for selling my self respect. I can't believe that for some money, I decided to deceive someone.

Long arms capture me and I lean on their chest. "I did it. I said....Yes." I choked up as I told Sam about my decision.

"What are you talking about?" She moved away from me and looked at me with questioning eyes.

But I sat like that staring at the floor. "What did you do Ava?" She asked me again.

"Where's Bella?" I asked her, ignoring her question.

"She's looking at the paper in reception. Now tell me what did you do young lady? And I dare you to lie?" She raises her eyebrows.

"I....I....I was looking for another job and I got one" I utter slowly looking at my hands.

"What job?" She patiently asked me.

"I...I got a job at Trocelli shipping & Co."

"What?" she gasped, covering her mouth.

I nervously started playing with my finger and that caught Sam's eyes. She held my hand and looked at me with wide eyes.

"What is the job, Ava?" She questioned me while holding my hands.

I still hear her saying my full name. But I sat there still muted, not ready to say a word.

"I said, what is the job?" She asked me, raising her voice.

"Marcello Trocelli wants me to pose as his wife." I mumbled fast hoping she didn't hear a word. Unfortunately that idea was thrown out of the window when Sam choked on her own. She coughed vigorously and I hurriedly started patting her back. "Sam, are you okay?"

"Wait, wait?" She removed my hand and turned her attention back to me. "Did I hear you correctly? Did you just say that Mr. Trocelli offered you a job to act as his pretend.....wife?" She asked, flabbergasted.

"Sam, I know it sounds ridiculous but I don't have any other -" I tried to explain but she cut me off.

"No, No Ava." She firmly stated, standing up.

"But Sam-"

"Ava, no means no. I'm not going to let you pose as his wife. It's completely ridiculous! I'm not going to stand and watch you play house." She spat, bailing her fist.

"One million dollars."I shouted, making her stop.

"He is paying me One Million Dollar." I repeated again.

She wiped her head to me "What?"

"He is willing to pay me One Million Dollars. I can pay all my debts, I can pay all of Lily's hospital bills. Lily can have her operation without any difficulties. I can finally enroll myself at college. I can finally fulfill all my dreams Sam." I cried.

But she still shook her head "Then tell me, where can I find this much money, they are asking for Lily treatment. Tell me." I demanded furiously, wiping away my tears.

"I can give you. Bella will also help and we can also take a loan." She tried to convince me but I shook my head.

"You also know very well, I can't get a loan. If you gave me all your savings, it will cover half of the p*****t, they are asking, Sam" I whisper slowly.

She started pacing around the garden "No...No...No. I can't let this happen.

"Av, you are not a prostitute that he could just pay to pretend to be something you're not! Decline that offer right away, right now." She demanded holding my shoulder in an iron grip with a furious red face.

"Samantha, you don't understand." I irritatedly snapped, moving her hand.

"And what exactly do I not understand? She asked incredulously.

"One year. Our marriage will be for one year and after that we will go back to our life." I reasoned with her.

She gave me a sad smile with teary eyes "You're just saying now but when all this will end, you will see why I was against this. Mark my word Ava, you will curse yourself when you face the real world." She answered, wiping her tears and walked out of the hospital.

I stood there like a statue looking at her retrieving figure. Bella stood beside me and held my hand. No one said a word for a while and my heart was practically jumping out of my chest. I knew the job didn't sound decent but it was the only option that could change my life and bring an end to all my problems.

Bella chooses to break the silence "You know her Ava, how she reacts with these thoughts. She hates marriages. Just give her some time to cool down. She will come back."

I nodded and walked inside with Bella. But my thoughts struck at her words.

What if I will regret this after some time?

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