His Hired Wife

Chapter Eleven - A sudden Change

Jasmine’s point of view

What did he want to do for him so soon? I thought I was going to be meeting some of his family members after a month when I had time to look at his life, which Miguel suggested that I do while preparing to get to know him.

“Did you hear what I just said?” He took me back while leaning forward as he looked at me, trying to check if I was listening to him.

“Yes.” I shook my head, getting myself back to the conversation so that I could understand what he was trying to say to me.

“Did you understand what I just asked you to do?” He questioned me as I nodded my head.

“Good! I will have Miguel over the next couple of days to help you.” He added before turning to leave as I swallowed hard.

Why didn’t I tell him that I wanted out of this contract? It all seemed easy, but now that I put my ink on that document, it means that I agreed to do all this.

“I assume you signed these?” He picked up the envelope, showing it to me as I nodded my head.

“I will take them with me” he said, walking out of the room as I took a deep breath. He stopped in his tracks to look at me briefly.

“I would appreciate it if you stayed away from alcohol while you have things to do for me” he said to me and closed the door and immediately stepped out of the room. I took a deep breath, thanking the heavens that he was gone.

I went to the counter and took the cans of beer, putting them back in the fridge. It seemed I was going to be living a lifestyle well designed by him.

I decided to call Miguel and find out if I could go back home for the night.

“Hey? How did it go?” He questioned as soon as he picked up,

“Are you driving right now? Please don’t tell me….” How many times have I told him not to make calls while driving?

“I have pulled over somewhere. No need for you to start complaining?” He quickly cut me off so that I could stop my whining.

“Well, he wants me to meet his mother over the weekend for lunch” I said to Miguel. He was just quiet.

“Miguel?” I shouted through the phone.

“I am here, okay. We can talk about our lessons tomorrow. Why don’t you rest, and I will pick you up tomorrow first thing, huh?” He was quick to suggest, but my mind wasn’t at ease, knowing very well I wasn’t ready and didn’t pay attention to going through the documents.

“Okay, but can’t I just go there? I don’t feel comfortable here?” I quickly asked, hoping he would pick me up.

“That’s your home now. I need to take this call. I will see you tomorrow” He cut my call without thinking twice as I took a deep breath.

I went to the fridge, grabbed myself something to eat and warmed it before I went to bed. I binged and watched movies before I fell asleep in bed.

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The next morning, I was woken up by my phone ringing loudly in my ear. Who would be calling me this time? I questioned myself as I groaned softly, picking up the phone.

“Hello?” I picked up, my voice sounding as hoarse as it could be.

“Where are you?” Miguel questioned without saying good morning to me.

“Home, why?” He questioned.

“There’s someone outside. Is there a way to pick you up? Go with him” he said to me as I dragged myself out of bed so that I could leave. I grabbed a robe and put it on before rushing to the kitchen.

Before I could respond to Miguel, I heard a knock on the door. I went to check who it was, and it was another gentleman that I didn’t know. How many new people am I going to meet?

“Oh Hi!” I greeted him feeling uncomfortable knowing he must know that I signed that contract. Well, the guy was super handsome with his hot lips and his physical appearance.

“Hello Miss Carter, I am here to pick you up” he said with his deep voice. He was tall, about 6’5 feet tall with a well-built body, a clean shaven face with hazel eyes.

“Oh Sure! Let me just get my bag and change into something else”, I said to him. He gave me an affirmative nod as I swallowed hard.

“Are you not coming in?” I questioned him and he shook his head. ‘Okay”, I mouthed before quickly closing the door. I rushed and went to the closet to find something I could wear.

I went through all the clothes, and nothing was appealing to me. I ended up picking out jeans and a tank top with a blazer and black high ankle boots.

I grabbed my bag and dashed out of the bedroom.

“We can go now!” I mentioned as I opened the door. The man nodded his head reluctantly, he ushered me with his hand as I started walking in front of me. He followed behind and we walked in the hallway.

We got to the car, and he rushed to open the door for me as I inhaled deeply, getting into the white SUV.

I was getting royal treatment!

In no time, we were driving to God knows where this man was taking me. I was alone in the back seat and the man was driving.

“I didn’t get your name” I said, trying to start a conversation with the man.

“William Ma’am” he responded, without giving me a chance to even chat with him.

I had a lot to ask him, but I knew he would never answer me.

It took almost two hours for us to get to the mall.

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We got to the mall, and he parked the car, coming to open the door for me. I must say I felt out of place with all those treats I was getting today.

He led the way and I just followed him behind.

I entered a boutique. I must say I was astonished by the place. It had different sections of clothes but mainly for women and also a salon.

“Hi Darling” The lady came to shower William with kisses. She seemed to be in her late forties. I simply looked away from the scene.

She came to me, “And you must be the Cinderella girl?” She said with a smile on her face.

“I guess so,” I replied.

“What did that boy see in her” she said to William while walking around me checking my hair.

“Do you think you would be able to manage given the time frame?” He asked.

“Sweetie, there’s nothing this lady can ever do”, she answered, and I just looked at her.

“Great call me when you are done” he said, kissing her and leaving without saying anything to me.

“Come with me sweetie, there’s a lot we need to do” she said, and pulled me by my hand.

Who was she and why was she acting so strangely towards me? William had a bright smile when he saw that woman.

“What’s your name sweetie?” She asked me as she walked with me.

“Jasmine. And yours?” she asked me as she led the way for me.

“Caroline, William is my son” she said as I widened my eyes in shock.

“Son?” I was amazed by her body, she looked like someone who was in her forties. “Yes. Why are you so surprised” she questioned me as I swallowed hard.

“Well, I thought that…?” I wanted to say but she smiled at me, and I withdrew what I wanted to say to her.

“I look young, right? It’s all about taking care of your health sweetie” she said, making me sit in one of the chairs in the salon.

“Okay, this we need to get rid of” she said, touching my fizzy hair as I swallowed hard.

“What did that boy see in you? And where did he meet you?” She questioned me as I swallowed hard.

Where did I meet Javier? Oh my God! I should have read my notes.