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Episode 8
Beatrice pov:
Mum told the security men not to let me out so I went to my room in the house angrily.
Do I really care about what she thinks? because whatever it is definitely have nothing to do with my happiness.
After like 30 minutes, the Nathans left and Mum barged into my room furiously.
She gave me a resounding slap on my cheek and I gasped. I touched my cheek and stared at her.
"How dare you disgrace me and your family publicly" she rasped at me.
"Publicly?" I scoffed and she frowned harder.
"Your task was to marry Wesley..."
"And I said I don't want to...is that too much for you? I'm not a child mother and you can't decide things for me, period" I said and she c****d her eyebrows at me.
"Do you realize what you've done?" She asked Icily and I just folded my arms.
"You rejected Wesley" she said
"So?" I forced out
"What will I tell your Father then? Wesley is the only..."
"Only richest my foot... aren't there better people out there but you hated me so much to give me a..."
"I don't hate you Beatrice. Mind your language. Giving you Wesley was the best I could" she cut me off and stared at me.
"Best? You call that human being the best? Why are you wicked? Why are so strict towards me? We don't even have a good mother and daughter relationship, the feelings are not there, they are dead and you still want to kill me by selling me off to that devil. Are you that cruel? What kind of mother are you?" I gathered all my courage to say that to her and I expected her to react or give me another slap but she didn't say anything.
Instead she kept mute, surprisingly.
She sat down on a chair close by and interlocked her fingers before sighing heavily. I just stared at her in awe wondering what she was about to say.
"Fine... I'm going to give you two options" she started and I narrowed my eyes at her.
"I give you two months to find a husband with the quality of my taste or else you'll end up with Wesley" she said and that caught me by surprise.
She stood up and left.
Just like that?
Where does she want me to find a man within two months? Could she be more crazier?
I slumped on the bed with a huff and stared at the ceiling frustratingly.
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Jimmie's pov:
It was closing time so I had to clear my desk properly. I thought of going to Leo but it was already late.
I only have a T fare to take me home and I can't just risk it to go his office hoping that he would be there to give me some home.
I'll just text him or I'll rather see him tomorrow.
"Hey Jim. Are you done?" Samantha came again and I nodded.
"Then let's go" she urged me and kept pulling me by my arm.
Let's go to where?
"Hold on...I need to take my bag" I said then she finally let go. I grabbed my bag and ran away.
"That's not fair Jimmie!!! Wait for me"
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We both walk along the street, talking about random things and I found her really interesting. It's funny how she picked interest in me.
Maybe because of my good look?
I have no idea but being friends with her is really cool.
"I live with my sister and my parents are not in this country, not even in this continent." She said and I furrowed my brows.
"Then where are they?" I asked
"Asia, North Korea" she replied
"Wow but you hear well from them right?" I asked
"Of course...I actually moved into my sister's place because of my job." She explained
"Oh well that makes sense. I stay with my Mum. I'm the only child" I said and deepen my hands into my pocket.
"Awwn that's amazing. I thought you were living alone? I guess you're mummy's boy" she nudged my shoulder teasingly and I laughed. We finally got to a T junction then she stopped walking and I did the same as well.
"The road to my sister's house is that way" she said pointing to the left and turned to look at it.
"I guess we are parting our ways then because mine is this way" I replied and she chuckled then we went silent again, staring at each other.
She was really pretty with her long brown hair, her well shaped long nose and small pink were just perfect.
"Thanks for what you did for me today" I appreciated and she smiled.
"It's nothing...you don't have to thank me but I'm glad that we are friends" she replied
"I'm glad as well...guess I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked
"Of course and don't be late. Your Mum should be expecting you by now... Mummy's boy" she winked at me and I chuckled.
Not to have a second thought about it.
"Alright then goodbye" I waved at her and she did the same before walking away to her own direction while I took a cab home.
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Vivian sat on the chair with her eyes on the wall clock, expecting her son.
Isn't he going to come back? Or has he finally abandon me like he said?
She thought sadly with a sigh then the door opened and she turned to it swiftly before springing up on her feet, fiddling with her fingers.
Jimmie walked into the house and his eyes ran into hers. She saw how smart he looked and she wondered where he was coming from.
"Welcome home honey" she said nervously hoping he would say something to her but he didn't say a word.
She dropped her gaze in disappointment and thought of just throwing the truth at him. When he was about to walk away she spoke...
"You had a father" ...
He paused and turned to look at her so she continued.
"I was married to him like every normal couple but he went for a business trip two years after you were born and that was the last time I saw him."
"I made calls that I could but found out nothing of his whereabouts...I don't even know if he is dead or not but there was no report..." She paused and sniffed with tears wailing up in her eyes. Jimmie just furrowed his brows in thoughts as he listened to her.
"I wasn't working and I still had little you with me, I really needed to take care of you. So much pressure was on me and even my family couldn't help me. I started looking for every means to make sure you survive not even thinking about myself."
"Everything I did was for you and if I was harsh in anyway, it's not because I'm enjoying it but I don't want you to suffer like I did. I just wanted the best for you and I'm sorry if it hurts you in anyway" she whispered and covered her face with her palm, crying profusely.
Jimmie felt really bad and he walked to her and pulled her to a hug.
"It's all my fault for not giving you a better life" she whimpered as he stroke her hair.
"No Mum it's not your fault and I'm happy with whatever we have okay?" He said and kissed her forehead before resting her head on his chest.
"Don't leave me please, You're all I've gat" she said and he smiled
"I won't leave you alright? I love you Mum" he muttered
"I love you too son. Thank you" she replied and hugged me tightly.
They were in the hugging position for some minutes but...
"I got a job" he said and she gasped before disengaging from the hug to stare at him.
"Really? Where?" She asked
"At a very big company" he replied and she smiled
"Wait...how much are they paying?" She asked with her hands at akimbo.
"$500,000 every month" I said and she covered her mouth with her eyes wide open.
"That's a lot of money (laughs) my friends are going to be so shocked" she boasted and Jimmie shook his head with a smile.
She hasn't changed yet.
"I'm so happy for you Jim...let's celebrate, I made dinner and I'm sure you'd like it" she said and he nodded with a smile before going inside to freshen up.
As they ate dinner... Vivian's phone kept ringing non stop but she refused to pickup. Jimmie stared at her and the phone, wondering who was calling her.
"Aren't you going to pick the call? Who's calling?" He asked
"Nah it's not an important person" she just waved it off and continued eating but Jimmie was disturbed.
"Is it one of your clients?" He asked and she sighed.
"Yes...but I'm not interested in that lifestyle anymore and besides I've gotten a different job." She said and he arched his brows.
"What job?" He asked
"I applied to be a maid at someone's house,...a very wealthy family and they offered to pay me $10,000. At least it's better than being a slut like you said" she shrugged and he smiled.
"Are you happy with it?" He asked
"Do I have to be? I'm doing it for you. If at all I'm not happy being a Nanny to their child, I'll have to force myself to be" she said and he chuckled.
"I'm proud of you anyway" he said and she smiled sidedly.
"Thank you"
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Beatrice's pov:
"What are you going to do now?" Penny asked but I just didn't know what to say.
"You know that Mum is unpredictable most times. You'll never know what she can do. For her not to force you, you should know how brutal her next action on you would be" she added
"Why am I being the one pressurized the most?" I mumble
"Because you are the first daughter?" She replied and I scoffed.
"That makes sense but I'm tired of being the first daughter. Please take my birthright will you?" I groaned
"God forbid. Your birthright is hell, I don't want to be under Mum's order for any reason." She grumbled and I just rolled my eyes.
So what am I going to do now?
"Getting a boyfriend within two months is really stupid. How does she want me to do that?" I said and rubbed my face with my palm.
"Hello o, Husband" she jibed in
"All the same" I replied and she chuckled
"What do I do Penny?!" I groaned loudly
"Why don't you just tell someone to help you pretend to be your boyfriend or your fiance rather." She said and I furrowed my eyebrows in thoughts.
"Like how?" I asked
"Like a...a contract boyfriend. He should act for a certain period then when the job is done, you'll pay him. You could do this just to get rid of Wesley. I don't like that guy, he's a prick" she huffed but I was lost in thoughts.
A contract boyfriend?
It sounds nice but difficult and dangerous at the same time.
"What if Mum finds out? I'll be dead meat cause when she finds out, she will kill me" I sat up and said then she sighed
"That's a good point but if you at least play your cards well without Mum finding out that easy, it's still something because you'll definitely get rid of Wesley and his troubles" she said and I nodded, finally agreeing to what she said.
"So who do have in mind that would agree to this?" She asked and I thought for a while.
"Jimmie!"
I never knew when that name came out from my mouth.
"What?"
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