The Perfect Bribe

Chapter Seven: The Perfect Bribe.

It was a wonderful Saturday morning. Gianna's been in a good mood since she woke up. Boss Grant invited her to go to his condo unit because he said they need to do something...

Once she arrives at Grant's condo unit, she knocked on the door.

The door opened,and she saw the ever-gorgeous Grant Claravall, looking as crisp as the early morning...

"Good morning, Boss!" she happily chirped at him.

"Good morning. Come in."

Once she entered Boss Grant's condo, there were only few furnitures there. Just the basic stuff. Just like what you expect from a bachelor's pad. At the right corner, she saw a large vanity mirror, with boxes of different make-up kits.

"Wow! These are all yours?" Gianna unbelievably asked him.

"Yes. I want you to listen carefully to me. I'll be teaching you all the tricks,based on my experience, and I'm sure that you'll have a bigger chance to win the competition." Grant stated.

"I understand,Boss. I promise I'll be a good student." Gianna seriously responded.

"Alright,then. Let's get down to business. Sit infront of the vanity mirror." Grant started.

Once Gianna sat down,Grant started with the one-on-one lesson.

"Listen carefully because I don't want to repeat everything,is that clear?."

"Can I just record everything on my phone?" Gianna's asked for Grant's permission.

"Suit yourself."

Gianna pulled out her mobile phone and pressed the record button.

"Let's start. I'll teach you basic tricks. Let's start with the "natural look" or "barely there" make up. We just need to use eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyelash curler and mascara ..." Grant began.

Gianna tried to focus all her attention on her first lesson with Grant.

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Grant and Gianna's special class lasted for about two hours. After their class, her Boss suddenly invited her to go with him to the shopping mall.

"Maybe you're wondering what we're doing here?" Grant asked her, once they entered the huge shopping mall.

"Is this also part of my lesson?" Gianna asked back.

"You're right. I also want to teach you about the latest fashion trends. And one more thing, we need to prepare for my family's reunion party. I want you to look presentable when I introduce you to them." Grant's answered her.

"Okay,Boss." Gianna agreed.

"Come on, let's try the clothes in that shop." Grant unconsciously grabbed Gianna's hand as they walk inside an expensive shop.

Gianna almost forgot how to breathe when she felt Grant's soft hand on her hand...

"Get a hold of yourself, Gianna! This is purely business, no romantic feelings involved?" she secretly lectured herself.

Her train of thoughts stopped in a halt when Gianna heard Grant's voice. He's currently talking to to the shop's Manager.

"Please take care of her,Margie."

"Of course, Sir. Follow me, please." the Manager smilingly escorted Gianna to the dressing room...

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Grant's sitting at the couch while waiting for Gianna to come out from the Fitting Room.

"--So, what do you think, Boss?"

Grant looked up from the magazine he was reading when he heard Gianna's voice. Gianna's standing infront of him, and she's wearing a short tulle with round neckline and blue lace.

"Nah. It's too formal. We're going to a family reunion and not to the highschool prom." Grant said, while shaking his head.

Gianna tried her best to hide her disappointment.

She went back to the fitting room again to try more clothes...

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Gianna took a deep breath before she stepped out from the fitting room.

When Gianna came out, Grant's gaze immediately focused on her. She's now wearing a beautiful butterfly-inspired dress. The skirt is just above her knee level. She was also wearing a nude wedge on her feet to make her legs longer.

Grant whistled under his breath while looking at Gianna's shapely legs...

"Boss, what do you think? Is this okay? Or do I need to try more clothes?" Gianna asked.

Grant forced himself to take his gaze away from Gianna's legs.

"T-That's fine. Take that off so we can pay the cashier."

Damn it! Why is he stuttering?

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The day of the family reunion finally came...

Gianna looked at herself in the mirror. She's wearing the dress and shoes that Grant chose for her. She's also wearing a natural-look make up. She almost looked perfect but she feels like she's not yet ready.

She was startled when she heard someone honking outside her apartment building. When she opened the window, she saw Grant getting out from his car. She immediately grabbed her purse and went out.

She secretly smiled when she caught Grant staring at her. It only mean one thing. He likes what he see...

"Let's get going. It's better to be early at the party." Grant said.

They both walked towards his car.

Gianna was about to open the passenger's door when Grant suddenly stopped her.

"Let me do that for you. I'm your boyfriend, remember?" he stated.

Gianna's heart did a sommersault after he opened the door for her. She stiffly sat on the passenger's seat, and she's trying her best to calm herself...

"You forgot to seatbelt."

Without any warning, Grant leaned towards her. She could feel his manly cologne and it's making her crazy. His warm breath is fanning her face and as a result, her body feels like its on fire...

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Gianna's heart is beating so fast and she's having a hard time to. Her mouth and throat feels dry because of nervousness.

She and Grant are standing in front of a very tall gate. It's obvious that Grant came from an affluent family.

"We're both nervous as hell right now, Gianna. But as long as we stick together, we can get through this. We need to trust each other." Grant said suddenly. He then held her hand.

"You're right, Boss." Gianna replied. When Grant held her hand, her emotions calmed down a bit.

"Do you trust me?" Grant suddenly asked her.

"I trust you." Gianna firmly answered.

At the Family Reunion...

"How did you meet my nephew?"

"How much do you love Grant?"

"Did you already have s*x?"

Gianna choked after she heard the last question from Grant's Aunt. She wasn't really expecting that kind of question from a woman in her 60's...

"Amy, just keep your mouth shut,will you?". Fix your question." the other Aunt reprimanded Aunt Amy.

"What's wrong with my question? We are already living in a modern time and if they love each other, it's normal for a couple to do it." Amy sarcastically shot back.

"Okay,that's enough! Go to the other table,both of you!" Grant's mother reprimanded her two sisters.

The old women immediately followed their elder sister's order.

Grant and Gianna breath a sigh of relief once the Aunts switched tables...

"Goodness, I'm so sorry if they grilled you with their questions, Gianna. By the way, can you tell me the exact details of how did you meet my son and how did you fall inlove with him?" Grant's mother excitedly asked Gianna.

Grant and Gianna looked at each other. This was the signal to use what they had learned.

"I've been working for Grant's company as an all-around Assistant for many years now.." Gianna began.

"And I knew that she has a crush on me. She tried to hide her feelings but I noticed her before." Grant added.

"And what happened next?"

"During our daily meetings and interactions at work, she finally caught my attention because I saw how hardworking she is." Grant explained.

"You really are, son. When it comes to work, you're very serious. Fortunately, Gianna didn't completely turn you off." his mother said.

"I think that's why I fell inlove with her.She never gives up on anything.She never gave up on me." Grant smiled at Gianna, while clasping her hand tightly.

"And how did you let Gianna know how feel for her?" Grant's mother asked more question.

"I invited her to dinner and I told her everything. And the rest is history ..." Grant concluded.

"Are you happy with my son, Gianna?"

"Yes. I'm very, very happy." Gianna replied.

"Don't let her go, son. Looks like you've found the woman you're destined to be with forever." the old woman advised her son.

"Of course. I will never let go of her.." Grant replied, and then he put his arm around Gianna.