" Trent!!" The loud banging on the door made Trent grinch.
" A moment please" he told the lawyer sitting in front of him and strode furiously towards the door. Abigail knows better than to disturb him when he's at the library, so this better be important.
" Abigail what happened?. You're still putting on your school uniform?"
She opened her mouth to talk and paused. Okay something is definitely wrong. Abigail is not the type to hesitate before making any comment.
" What have you done this time young lady?" Trent allowed the impatience to show clearly in his voice. He really doesn't have time to stand outside his library now. He just found out that his grandfather has willed his share of the company to charity if he is still unmarried by the end of the year. The old man sent the damned lawyer to inform him!.
" Trent, it's not really my fault…" Abigail winced at the glare at her brother's face.
" I'm sure it wasn't " Everybody knows that Abigail MacAllister is a trouble maker.
The butler saved them both from what looked like a troubled confrontation when he cleared his voice " Master Trent, you have a visitor. She claims to be a teacher from Miss. Abigail's school".
Trent watched his sister turn pale. Interesting. " I see. Tell her to wait at the living room, offer the teacher some refreshments, I will be joining her shortly "
" Yes sir " The butler excused himself. Leaving the siblings to keep staring at each other
" And you, I want you out of that outfit before I get downstairs " He ordered and slammed the door to her face.
The lawyer was still sitting, patiently waiting for him. " Sorry for keeping you waiting"
" It is fine sir. Is there a message you wish for me to convey back to your grandfather?"
"What?" Is the meeting already over? "Wait Samuel, you know Christmas is just a few weeks from now. Surely my grandfather isn't expecting me to find someone and be married in just a few weeks!"
The lawyer adjusted his reading glasses. He always does that when he wants to calculate his words." Mr. MacAllister told me that you have a lady friend when I mentioned that to him". He has been working for the old man for fifteen years now.
Trent groaned out loud. " Come on Samuel, my grandfather knew that was a lie"
" Of course" The lawyer nodded with a faint smile
The realisation struck him then. His grandfather is now ready to make the lies a reality " oh my God". He groaned
"There's a shareholders party this Saturday." Pretending not to notice how frustrated the young Mr. in front of him was "It would do you good to come with your mystery woman. Maybe that would calm him down". Mr. Samson stood up " I wish you the very best of Luck sir".
" Thank you" Mr. Samson accepted the handshake.
ERIN ROMERO had finished her tea and biscuits and was already tired of sitting still. Yet, no sign of the owner of the house.
She had arrived very upset and angry but now feels more frustrated than angry. Has he forgotten that he has a visitor?
" Maybe you should go and come back tomorrow?" The little girl, Abigail had mocked her when she came down a few minutes ago before going to sit down at the bar.
But seriously, should she go and come back tomorrow?. Her roommate will be back soon and she is with the keys today. She stood up at that thought.
But her car, she really needs her car back in order.
" I am so sorry" A voice called out from behind her and Erin turned to stare at the most beautiful man. Yes this man could be termed beautiful, with his jet black hair and amber eyes. His face is all straight and masculine and his dark brown shirt is all unbuttoned showing off his hairy chest… the man is half naked!
Erin swallowed her spit and focused on just his face " I have been waiting for…" she looked at her time " two hours forty-eight minutes sir" Erin couldn't help the frown that pulled up on her face. She really had waited for too long.
" My apologies ma'am. I lost track of time". He had actually forgotten about her. He had been making some arrangements about going to the shareholders party with a woman.
" No problem. I will go straight to the point." She folded her arms round her breasts which drew his attention to her busts. He was actually expecting someone older. This girl certainly couldn't be more than twenty and two.
" Your daughter damaged the windscreen of my car and painted it some weird colour this morning with her friends and when I asked for your phone number, she gave me the wrong number. Which I kept calling but it wasn't reachable. I had to find a way to locate your place, it wasn't a difficult search "
Trent could feel his sister's gaze and know that everything the lady had said was true. Otherwise, Abigail wouldn't be sitting so quietly far away. "Do you have a picture?"
She brought out her phone " And before you ask, yes I packed it in the parking lot"
Trent stared at the picture and gasped. Yes, he really would have asked. It doesn't look like a car that could be parked in a parking lot. The car looks older than the lady. " This is your car?"
" You see Trent?. I totally thought it was trash too" Abigail finally feels that there's a need to justify her actions.
" Shut up your mouth Abigail. You are to remain silent". He turned to the teacher " I haven't the opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Trent, Abigail's big brother. If you don't mind Mrs…."
" Erin Romero, Miss. Erin" She looked up " And yes, that's my car. I need it for easy transportation "
"I understand Miss. Erin" He nodded. Realising that they have been standing, he gestured for her to sit down. " Abigail go to your room"
Relieved, the girl hurried up to her room
" She didn't apologize " Erin murmured to herself
" Oh she will. I can assure you that. You look young, do you teach her?"
" No. I teach at the school close to hers. I came to her school to submit my resume. I could be taken as her mathematics teacher." She looked at him. Hoping he noticed her warning tune. "Also, looks can be deceiving"
He folded his arms and stared at her. His eyes pierced her petite features. She has the look of a calm sweet woman. Just someone his grandfather would approve of. " How about I offer you a part time job that pays well?" He blurted out. Okay so, this idea is crazy but what options does he have?. There's no harm in trial.
" A job?" He can't possibly be searching for a private tutor so soon.
" You name your price. Two million dollars a month?"
Erin froze. With that kind of money, her mum and brother wouldn't have to worry about medical bills and food anymore. " What exactly is this job you have to offer"
" Be my girlfriend". Yes. There, he said it. Trent watched different expressions cross her face and finally disbelief settled in.
Erin scoffed " Am sure you have no problem getting yourself a girlfriend sir"
" You're probably right. But this is more than just a girlfriend. I need someone my grandfather will believe is responsible and you just fit in. He wants me married by the end of the year and he believes that I have a fiancé which I don't as you can see" he made the gesture of opening his arms " I have a function to attend this Saturday and I need to attend with this woman "
" So, you are asking me to marry you then. Sorry I can't " Erin shook her head . Marriage is not in her plans for the near future
" I don't think it will get to that. We just need to convince my grandfather that we're in love, make him change the clause in his will and everything will be fine "
" And if he didn't?" Erin asked. She's just meeting a man for the first time today and they're discussing marriage?
" Then we might actually get married. A marriage of convenience of course, I will pay you well and you will be well taken care of "
" You are beginning to sound insulting, Mr. Trent". Erin rebuked. Obviously the pride runs in the blood.
"I apologize. It's just the situation. Here's my card" He handed her a black business card. " You can call me tomorrow if you are interested. After tomorrow, I will assume that you have no intention of working with me."
Erin stood up " And my car?" Clearly he hadn't forgotten why she was here
"Sorted out my dear. You will go with Cole, my driver now and purchase a new car".
At her perplexed look he smiled victoriously. Showing off his faint dimple. " He knows all the best places in town".
" I can't." She looked at her phone again, checking the time. Her roommate would have been standing outside for about twenty minutes now." I just need to get home as soon as possible ". She walked towards the door. She needs to get out of here
Trent found himself trying to keep up with her pace. Why is she in such a hurry? "Ohhh" clearly he wasn't expecting that response. " You can discuss it with him on your way home then. He will have the car parked at your place tomorrow morning "
Erin didn't acknowledge him until she was seated at the front seat of the range rover car. " Thank you very much sir"
He leaned towards her. His breath was right there on her face and Erin had to stay completely still to avoid kissing him. Damn, she wants to kiss him " You can marry me. Then, I will have you to thank for the rest of my life".