Chloe Montclair

I was instructed to enter a strange specific room, it was a special room which, I'd never seen before ever since I've been brought to this place. 

His back was facing me as I walked into the room. "Now, shall we get back to business?." He said as he turned around to face me. 

"Look, I do not know who you're or what you want from me. You can't just show up out of blue and act like we've known each other for years."

"And, when did I admit to that?." He asked raising his eyebrow at me. 

"But, you just made it seem like we've both known each other for a while now. You just listed my family in there a while ago!"

"Is there anyone who doesn't know who Chloe Montclair is in the country? Everyone knows that you killed your mother because of your father's property." He said in a nonchalant tone. 

"Excuse me! I... Did not... Kill... My mother!" I said through gritted teeth as I glared hard at him in anger. Tears welled up in my eyes.  

He looked at me and chuckled. "Well, between you and I, we both know that motherfucker deceived you and run away with everything you've worked so hard for but to the world, you're nothing but a piece of trash who betrayed her family all because of greediness." He said in a very cold tone. I can't control myself. Another hot fresh tears flow down my cheeks again for the second time. 

"How dare you rub this to my face? Must you rub it to my face that I'm a bad person? Yes! Yes, I agreed that I betrayed my family for a man but, I wasn't totally at fault! I was in love!" I busted at him and wipe off my tears. I refused to be weak again.

"As I've said, I'm not here to listen to your love life story. I'm here for business." He said again. 

"I have no business to do with you. As you can see, there's nothing I can do for you. I'm just a piece of trash who never valued her family as you had said. Just let me be." I said and turn around to leave but what he said next stopped me. 

"I'm getting you out of here." I turned slowly and look at his face to know if he was real or just joking. 

"What?!!"

"Fuck! Look, woman, I hate to repeat myself." He hissed.  "Let's strike a deal."  He added. 

"Who are you? And, how did you get to know me? What deal are you talking about? I do not know you a bit! Plus, how did you get to know about this place? Are you the owner of this place? Are you planning on employing me?." I bombard him with so many questions. 

"I do not need to answer your question. Only I have the right to question you and your job is to answer my question."

"But, I don't know you! Who are you?!!" I swear, this man is frustrating me right now. 

"My name is Kenneth Domanco. The fir-"

"You!!" I cut him off as I widened my eyes again in shock. 

"T... Th... The pre... The president son? Aren't you also the owner of a prestige oil and gas company?." I asked in bewilderment as I pointed my index finger at him and he smirk at me. I swear, I knew there was something strange about him the moment he came in earlier. I knew I know him from somewhere. I had no idea he's the president son.

But, what's the president son doing at a place like this? 

"I thought, you were only stupid, I had no idea you were this smart. After spending 3 years, 6 months, and 4 days here, you still remembered a lot of things... Huh?." He smirks again.  "Sit." He added as he sit on the couch. 

"Huh?."

"I thought, I fucking told you I don't repeat myself."  He said in an arrogant tone.  

"Can you stop swearing? It's annoying." I hissed. 

I sat across him and he scanned me. I became uncomfortable with his stare. "Can you stop staring at me in such way? You're making me feel so uncomfortable." 

"Am I? Well, can we now get down to business?." 

"What do you want from me?."

"Your service." 

"Huh?." 

"I want you to sign a 2 years contract deal with me."

"What are you talking about? Sign a contract with you? At a place like this?." I asked as I look around the whole place uncomfortably again. I thought this man is one of the youngest, richest billionaires in the whole world. Not only that, he's the smartest man too because, as far as I remember, he owned 13 different companies and several industries all over the world. I just don't know why he's talking like someone who has just lost it. 

"Become my girlfriend." 

"What?!!!" I jumped up from my seat. "Are you crazy?! You want me, to become your girlfriend?! How? When? I mean, how is that even possible? Why should I become your girlfriend?." 

"Because, you're in the perfect position for the job. Now, sit back and listen to me attentively." He said and I gently took a sit. 

"My father has a childhood friend whom, they promised to marry off their children to each other whenever they grow up. Now, my Dad wants me to marry his friend's daughter."

"But, that shouldn't be a problem, right? You can marry her. You two are rich."

"Do you think, if I fucking want to do that I'll come here to strike a deal with you? And, can you stop cutting me off from my words and allow me to finish my statement before you talk." It's a statement, not a request. 

"As I was saying before I got interrupted by you. My uncle and his son, are my major problem. They want to take over everything, that rightfully belongs to me. They both want to take it away from me because they believe I do not have a fiancee. I can only take over my father's empire only if, I introduced my fiancee to my family in three months."  He explained. 

"But, I thought... I thought your father wanted to match make you with his friend's daughter?." I asked confused. If he has someone who could even become his wife in the future, where does he have to come down here to tell me all these?

"I do not love her, dumbass." He hissed. 

"But, you do not love me."

"I'm not ready for commitment, don't you get it! I do not want to be committed to any fucking woman!"

Oh Lord, please help me. This guy is getting on my nerves by swearing at every opportunity he's got.  "I want a woman who won't get attached to me no matter what."

"Then, why me? You can hire anyone out there to do that for you. Look, I'm not interested in your family's issue. I have no business with you and let's both agree that we've never met. I don't know you likewise you... Just leave here because I do not want to have anything to do with you. Okay, I will believe, that's the end of our discussion... right? Okay, bye! Bye!! Bye!!!" I fake a nervous smile and got up gently, ready to leave but what came out again from his mouth stopped me. 

"$500 million." 

What?!! Fi... Fiv... Five hundred million dollars? 

No, you're not doing this and that's final Chloe- I mentally said to myself. 

I took another step but his voice stopped me again. "$900 million."  I swear this man is crazy! He did not just offer to give me $900 million! What if he goes bankrupt. 

Are you crazy? How can he go bankrupt when he has a billionaire of dollars in his account. 

I turned slowly to look at me with a fake smile still on my face."

"My 'No', is still a 'No' Mr, president. I mean, vice... No, I mean, president son. I can't do this job. I'm not fit for the job. I'm just an ordinary girl whom the whole world has painted bad already. Do you even know what will happen to you when you take me to your Dad? To your family? They'll curse you for bringing home a betrayal to them. I'm not the girl appropriate for this. I'm sorry to disappoint you but, I can't do this... This job is not for me but for someone else's. Maybe, you just heed to your father's word and be with his friend's daughter."

"You still don't get it, do you? That crazy girl is in love with me. I do not want anything to do with her."

"Likewise me. You do not have anything to do with me, also. You're a well-respected being. You're not to be seen with a despicable person like me. I'm sorry." I turned around to leave for the last time and this time around, I promised myself not to turn around and talk to him again but then... 

"$2,000 million." 

W... Wh... What?!!!!! 

Chloe Montclair

"Mr. Domanco, if you offer me all the money in your account, I won't still do this job of yours. I'm not interested. Kindly find someone else who fits in, I do not fit in for this job... Now, I will take my leave."  I said but his wicked laugh got me. 

Is something wrong with him? Why is he laughing in such a manner? 

"What kind of a person are you? Do you know, how many girls are dying and would be happy to pretend to be my girlfriend? And, I'm paying you a damn $2,000 million but yet, you rejected me?." He asked in a disbelief tone.

"Look, I'm not like those girls. Besides, you can pick from those girls. You just said it, they'll be happy to be with you. I'm not happy to be with you, I do not want to work with you or have anything to do with you. Just leave from here and never come back again." I hissed and eyed him. 

He looked at me unbelievably. "You don't want to leave here? This dirty place... You prefer this dirty place than to be with me?." 

"I have nothing to say to you."

"Answer my damn question! You choose this hell over me?." He shouted at me more like, in a commanding tone. 

"Look, I'm not one of those girls who get shivered by your empty threat. Don't you dare shout at me anymore because you're not my parents. Plus, there's no way I'm going to work with an ugly person like you. Your face sucks!" I said as I rolled my eyes.

That's a lie. I very well know his face doesn't suck. I swear, this is the most handsome face I've ever set my eyes on. I feel for the women he's going to fall in love with in future. She's got to be strong because a lot of women will drag him with her. Not only because of his looks but because of the money he has and his position in this country. 

" What?!!!" 

"Has anyone never said that to you before? That your face sucks?." 

"What?!" He repeated as he took a step forward and I took one back. The more he keeps taking a step forward, I kept taking each step back and mentally curse as my back kissed the wall. I can't believe that this man is standing right in front of me now. The man I've once seen over the newspaper and the man hovering over me right now is two different persons even though, they're still the same person. 

He's deadly gorgeous. His manly scent filled up my nose and I swear, I can't concentrate very well. I'm mentally shaking right now.

I saw him scoff and inspect my body carefully before looking deep into my eyes again. "Don't you think, it's too much for you?."He asked back.

" And, what's that?." I asked him, boldly.

" I wonder how comes, a mere prisoner had this much gut to talk back at me. This attitude of yours quiet doesn't suit you at all. You have no fucking right to talk back at me or condemn my face!" I swear, I'm literarily shaking inside of me right now but, I'm just trying to be strong. Thank goodness I'm leaning on the wall, I wonder what would have happened if I had not. 

"You shouldn't be surprised, I thought you were more than that. You've always been so proud of this face, don't you?." I lightly pat his cheek and pushed him further away from me. 

All I wanted to do is to get out of his presence. But before I could leave, I felt him sneak his hand to my waist from behind and my back kissed his chest. And I swear, my heart is about to explode. Mentally, I'm shaking but I'm still trying to stay calm.

My heartbeat wouldn't stop beating weirdly because I could feel his hot breath on my neck. Not only that, I was only putting on tight leggings and the usual baggy orange top but, I wasn't wearing anything inside. And my hair, I made it a ponytail this morning.

"Yeah! I'm not. After all, you were bold enough to say those shit to my face. What was that? You've got some nerves haven't you?." He whispered to my ear and I swear, I wouldn't stop shaking.

"Hmmm." He hummed.  "My face sucks right?." He asked me in his deep husky voice. I turned around and pushed him from me before he could realize how much effect he has on me. I don't know why I'm feeling this way though. 

Besides, why is he so concerned that I said bad things about his face? If anyone was to be here, they'll know I wasn't saying the truth. 

He's deadly gorgeous but, why is he taking it too personally?

"Well... My bad, I lied. Telling you your face sucks was a lie. I admit." 

He walk closer to me again but this time around, he wasn't holding me. He only leans his head down to my face and looks deep into my eyes. "Seems like, you don't know what you're getting yourself into, sweetheart." He remarks.

"I never intend to get into any trouble and that's why I have asked you to leave in peace. I do not want to have anything to do with you. Why can't you just get that into your empty skull and leave me alone in peace?." He hold my waist tightly and pulled me to his chest. Before I could realize what was happening, he was already trailing his finger on my bare stomach. How did he do that? I don't know, all I know is that the idiot in me is enjoying all of his every touches.

Am I getting crazy? I think so.

My breath got hitch. I couldn't breathe properly and guess what I did? I close my eyes to feel his touch. The tingling sensation he's giving me isn't helping the situation at all. I was supposed to be mad at this man and push him away from me but instead, I'm here, so close to him enjoying his touch on me.

"I can kill you right now and no one will fucking ask me any question... Do you know why it's so?." He asked. His grip on my stomach is now getting hard. I could feel his sharp nail dig into my skin which made me feel the sharp pain.

He's a mean guy, I'm never going to trust him. Now, his face, and eyes don't look friendly at all.

I tried to wiggle out of his tight grip but, he wouldn't release me and the pain is getting much. He expects me to shed tears or beg him to release me but, I'm too stubborn to accept defeat. Even though the pain is much, I endured it and kept on struggling to get out of his tight grip without saying a word. This is nothing compared to the pain I've been getting past this year. A few minutes later, he release me and I hissed because of the pain.

I glared at him but, he still held a calm expression on his face.

Meanie!!

"What do you want from me now, bad brain?." I made sure to press the button even though, I'm literarily shaking deep within me right now.

He looks at me and scoffs again. "You amaze me, Ms. Montclair. Even after knowing everything, knowing what you're dealing but yet, you're still proving to be bold? Well, I like people like you."

"I don't want to listen to any of your stupid speech. Just tell me what you want from me and get the fuck out of here!" I busted at him.

Oops, did I just swear? I think so.

" Hmmm, what do I want? I told you what I what from you, right? Work for me and be my fake girlfriend. I'm not asking you now, I'm ordering you to do that for me."  

I looked at home and scoffed. "Because you're? Look, you're no different from me if you had not been living with the influence, privilege of your father. All thanks to him, you got to do all this shit around else, you're just as plain as me." His face darken immediately after those words came out of my mouth.

I mentally smirk. He knows, I hit the button. I'm aware, I did hit the button this time around. He wanted me to ask for mercy. Nice try but, I'm never going to do that. He can do his worse for all I care. 

"Why? Did I press the button so hard? You don't seem to like what I had just said to you? Come on, you and I both know that I wasn't lying though. That's the hard truth." I tried to leave again but he smashed my back roughly to the wall.

I sighed before looking at him. "When I decide to challenge him, I should have known I would expect something like this or even more." I thought. 

I'm never going to be his girlfriend and that's final. Millions of girls are out there waiting for this opportunity just like he had said. Why me then?

" What exactly do you want from me, Mr. Kenneth Domanco? You asked me to be your girlfriend and I refused. What more do you want from me? what's all this about?." I burst at him in an angry tone.

" I don't know what you're thinking but, whatever it may be, just know that it's not going to work. You know exactly who you're dealing with. So, I'm giving you the grace of 7 days to think about the whole thing thoroughly, and I also want nothing but a positive response from you. I'm only leaving because I have other important things to attend to. I won't stay here forever exchanging words with a mere murderer who killed her mother, betrayed her family, and above all, disappoint her dead father who has entrusted her with a lot of responsibility only because of a man." He mocks and tsk in an irritated tone. 

Tears welled up in my eyes, everything became blurry because of the tears I'm trying so hard to hold in. "Aren't you ashamed of yourself? My family hasn't done anything to you, especially my dead father. Don't you think it's childish bringing them into this thing between us?." I asked him as I pointed between myself and him.   "You want to insult me, it's fine. You want to treat me like a piece of trash, it's also fine but please, don't you dare bring my family into this, especially my dead parent. You have no right to say things about them. Leave my precious sister and parent out of this!" I busted at him. 

"Precious sister.." He repeated the same word and scoffed. "Indeed, she's a precious sister." He mock again with a wicked smile creeping on his lip. 

"I swear, don't you dare bring up my family, especially my mom into this because.., I will never forgive you if you dare repeat such a thing. I will make life miserable for you if you dare try me, Kenneth Domanco." I threatened him.

" Sweetheart, that line is for me and not for you... It doesn't suit you at all." He winked at me before walking out of the room. Immediately he's gone, I took out a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding in for so long and slumped lazily on the floor.

Tears wouldn't stop coming out of my eyes. I can't control it. I wanted to vent my anger, I wanted to punch something really hard. This is why I don't want to accept his offer. I hate this place, I hate this place so much, I wanted to get out of this hell, this miserable place but... On the other hand when I thought of how I've been a bad person, how I've been a bad daughter and a bad sister to my family... I hate myself more. 

Sometimes, I believe all that I've been going through for the past years, I deserved it. I caused everything. I ruined everything! 

"Chloe! Chloe!! Chloe are you okay?." I heard Christiana's concerned voice as she slumped beside me and hug me tightly. 

Chloe Montclair

"Can you stop crying, Chloe? I hate to see you in tears please."

"He was right. I'm a bad person. I betrayed my family."

"No! He was wrong. You did not betray your family, girl. Your only mistake was, that you were in love. You were in love with that fool and he fooled you into doing things you weren't supposed to. Look, can you at least stop crying? I hate seeing you in this state." She said.  "Plus, why didn't you accept his offer? Don't you want to leave this place?." She added. 

"I do not want to talk about that now, Tiana." I said. 

"But why? That's a good offer. Besides, you can find that bastard and make him pay for all he's done to you with the help of Mr stranger, don't you think?."

"I do not wish to find or see him. He doesn't worth it. I don't care whatever he does for now. If I'm going to have a reason to leave here then, it will be because of my sister."

"Okay, fine! For the sake of your sister, can you at least do as he's asked you to do? You'll be free from this hell also. Why are being so persistent about this? Aren't you tired of this place?."

"And you?." I asked as I raised my head to look her in the face and wipe off my tears. "What about you? Don't you want to leave here for good? How can I leave without you? We've been through a lot together in the past years. You've always supported me and there for me, how can I leave you behind?."

"Is this because of me?." She asked. "Is that why you declined his offer?." She added. 

"How much did you hear?." 

"Enough. Enough for me to know he offered you $2,000 million and to be his fake girlfriend which you declined. Are you crazy, Chloe. This is a huge opportunity for you. Aren't you sick and tired of all these crazy people walking over us all the time?." 

"But I-"

"Thank goodness, Mr stranger hasn't changed his mind yet. He gave you 7 days to think about it thoroughly and you have all the time to make the right decision. We, have to get you out of this place, Chloe. You need to find your sister and also, find that scammer who scammed you."

"You think so?." 

"I know so. And, how comes there's a good room as this here? I never knew we have a good place like this here. It's beautiful." She looked around in awe and that was when I decide to take my time to study the whole place too. Tiana was right, the room is so beautiful. There is even a king-size bed here. The room looks cool. 

"You think, I can lay on that bed for some few seconds before that queen of the dragon come over to drag us out?." 

"You want to try it out?." I tease her. 

"Of course! I've never laid on a bed like that in my entire life. Besides, you're from a rich family so, all this won't be surprising to you. Come on, let's me enjoy the moment while I can." She giggled and ran towards the bed. She jumped on it happily and can't stop giggling. 

I looked at her, shook my head, and can't stop laughing. She's acting like a child right now. Though, I'm glad she's happy. I've never seen her this happy before. 

"Come on, Chloe... You need to lay on it too. It's so soft and comforting. I can lay on this bed forever." She said happily and drag me forcibly as I slumped on the bed too. 

Yes, she's right. I missed my comfy bed so much. Just like she's advised, should I accept Kenneth's offer? But, what will the world think of me? It will only tarnish his image more, I'm someone who they portrayed as a criminal... This can't work out between us. No, it can't. 

I was still in my world when all of a sudden, I felt someone slapped my arm roughly making me jerk in fear. I looked at the person and it was my friend Tiana. "What was that for?! That's so painful!" I hissed and rolled my eyes at her as I carefully rub where she hit. 

"Chloe, get up! Get up from the bed now." She said in a worried tone. 

"What are you talking about? Aren't you the one who forcibly made me lay on it and now, you're asking me to get up again? Plus, why are you standing and shivering? Is everything okay with you?." 

"Chloe, look at your back." She said in a soft tone. 

"Huh?." Is this girl okay at all?

"Just take a look at your back first. Stop looking at me like I'm some kinda crazy girl or something." She added. I did as I was told and jumped up from the bed immediately my eyes came in contact with who was standing right in front of me. 

The warder in charge of this horrible place, Juliana. She's just as horrible as this place. 

"Erm... We... We were just... I mean, it's not wh-"

"This will be your room from now on. But first, you'll have to excuse us as it needed to be thoroughly cleaned." She cut me off before I could finish my statement. 

Tiana and I looked at each other before we both burst into a peal of heavy laughter. "what are you talking about? Look, I know you don't like me Juliana because I've always gotten on your nerves but, can you stop mocking me already? I know, it was wrong of me to do this... I mean, by laying on a bed that wasn't even mine in the first place and I just apologize to you... I said, I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional to do th-"

"I meant what I just said, Ms. Montclair." She cut me off again. Okay, this isn't a joke anymore. Tiana and I looked at each other's faces for the second time in bewilderment. 

"What are you talking about? What do you mean, this is my room from now on?."

"Mr. Kenneth has instructed us to clean this room up for you and also, provide you with everything needed."

"What the hell are you talking about? I'm a prisoner here right? So, why should I be treated like some princess?."

"That's because it's Mr. Kenneth's wish and also the order given by him. We have to abide by whatever he says. Now, if you'll excuse us for some hours to rearrange this room to your taste." 

"But I-" 

"Sure! Thank you so much, Juliana." Tiana said to her in a sweet tone and drag me out of the room. Once we were out, she jumped on me and hug me tightly. "we've made it, Chloe!! I swear, I love you so much." She exclaimed in an excited tone before placing a quick peck on my cheek. 

"Are you crazy?! Made what? This is crazy."

"No, you my friend is crazy for not getting everything that's happening right now. You just hit the right jackpot! Just take a look at how Juliana was talking to you back there, with so much respect and she was using a very careful tone. You haven't agreed to Mr stranger's offer yet but, your room was changed, Juliana had started to give you the respect that you deserve now tell me, what next is going to happen when you say 'Yes' to him. I'm positive that, the whole country will kiss your feet!"

"Stop hallucinating, you idiot girl." I eyed her and smack her on the head. She needs to wake up from her dream. 

"Ouch! That was painful!" She glared at me. 

"Do I look like I care! Look, no matter what Kenneth does, I'm still not changing my decision. I'm never going to be his girlfriend."

"What?!! You're joking right?."

"Want to make a bet?."

"ARE YOU CRAZY, CHLOE MONTCLAIR?!!!" She screamed in my ear. 

"No, you're crazy for behaving this way." I again smacked her forehead for the second time.  "Why are you this happy? Haven't you thought of it? If I agreed to his request, we won't get to see each other again. Are you that happy to let me go? Haven't you ever thought of the time we've spent with each other? After losing my family, you were the next family that I had. You've always been like my backbone and you what me to leave and go away from here? Like seriously, Yazzidah? What am I to you?."

"Chloe, you were more than a sister to me. I wasn't happy that you were going to leave or probably agreed to his offer but at the same time, I want you to get out of this place. Look for your sister, asked for her forgiveness, and reconcile with her. She's your only blood relation left. You and I both know, she wasn't happy with you in the past, and maybe, she's still holding onto that to date. What if, you were not able to make it up to her till eternity? Is that what you truly want? Will you be happy? I know, you know, you mean no harm to your family in the past, do they know that? You haven't been allowed to explain yourself to her and I want you to do that. I was only worried about you. You know what, just think about it like Mr. Stranger had suggested and make a decision. No matter what your decision is, I will always support you." 

"And, what if I choose to accept his offer?." 

"I will gladly support you and be happy for you."

"Even with the fact that you won't get to see me again?."

"As long as you reconcile with your sister, I will be fine." 

"Do you even have feelings at all? Do you even care about me at all?!" I burst out at her. I can't believe she's saying all these to me.

"I'm sorry." She apologized. 

"Forget it. You want me to leave right? That's what you want, fine!"

"Chloe, come on! Stop being this way. Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? To be frank with you, if I was asked or given the power to do anything... I will stop you from leaving. It's hurting already that you might leave me all alone here in the next few days. I wanted to punch Mr stranger so hard on his face as I overheard your conversation with him earlier... I hated him so much for coming all the way here and choosing you of all people to be his girlfriend when he can choose any lady of his choice. You think it's that easy for me to let you go but, I have to be happy for you at the same time... This is the right time to correct your mistakes. Make up for the mistakes you've made in the past by finding your sister. You must do."

"It's hard to let you go but, for the love, I have for you... I had to." Her face, eyes, and body language says it all. This lady in front of me was more than a friend. And, she's more than a sister also.

Tears well up my eyes. I've never had a sister or a friend who stood by me like Tiana. She's the best thing one could ever ask for. 

"I'm sorry too for saying out something I'm supposed to... I was only not comfortable with you wanting me to leave from here but, I heard what you said. I promise you, I'm going to make the right decision. Just promise me, you won't be upset with me no matter what decision I've come up with?."

"I promise you, baby girl. Come on, come here." She wide her hands out for me and I embraced her tightly. 

"We will stick together, forever. I'm never going to allow anyone to come in between us." I said to her, smiling but this silly girl just smack me so hard on my back. 

"I told you not to say anything for now, didn't I? Just take your time and think about it thoroughly.

"Fine! Mother." I teased rolling my eyes before we both chuckled at the same time. 

"Ladies." We heard Juliana's voice and we both pull each other from the hug. 

"The room is ready, you can both go to your room now." 

"We?!!!!" We both exclaimed at the same time.