It's been four years...

Four year of misery, sufferings, pain and numbness

They're correct when they say, " Past never leaves a chance to haunt you... "

" Hello Everyone this is Maya Katz !! Owner of Adrielle Architects, It's a pleasure to stand here and give a toast to my company's first win, I hope you all still keep supporting us " I raised my glass for a toast and so did everyone

I fake smiled and made my way out to the balcony to get some air

" Mind if I give you company? " A deep voice caught my attention and I looked up to the owner of it

" No " I answered

" Not a talker huh? Congratulations on your win though "

" Uh Thanks "

" I'm Dante btw, Dante Yearwood " He forwarded his hand for handshake and I took it

" Maya, Maya Katz "

" Obviously I know you " He said in an obvious tone which made the corners of my lips lift a little bit

" You look gorgeous "

" Thank you , you yourself are looking charming "

" Oh Thanks, My mom always says that never leave a chance to compliment a woman " He winked

I just chuckled

" Well I must say your mom must be a great woman "

" She sure is , Thanks "

" Why are you here? " I questioned from nowhere

" I'm representing my company Yearwood Interior Designs "

" Oh not that, I obviously know your identity, it's just that I'm seeing you in person for the first time, I mean don't you want to attend the party? "

" To be honest I hate going to gatherings like parties and all , the only gatherings i really enjoy are charity ones. " I smiled at his words

" That's so....umm...thoughtful " I couldn't find words to describe that feeling

" I assume you're also thoughtful one? "

" No i literally hate every gathering not even charity events, i hate being in crowd "

" Sure, everyone has different priorities "

" Hmm "

" Now if you'll excuse me! I'm damn upset to leave you but i gotta go... " He gave his dimple smile

It reminds me of him

" Sure thing. " He took out a card from his jacket's inner pocket

" If you're free sometime. I would love to have a dinner with a beautiful lady " I took it

" Why not? "

And he left bidding a last bye

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I cover my ears from loud ringing of my phone...

" Uggghhhhh " After being frustrated first thing in the morning I picked up my phone without checking caller I'd

" Hello! "

" Bitch you still sleeping open the damn fucking door, I'm at your door from past 10 minutes " An annoying voice brings me back to life

I got myself up and went downstairs to open the door. I was attacked by a wild cat.

" J, What's wrong? Why are you here this early? "

" I bought you breakfast, atleast have some courtesy to wish good morning. "

" Hm Good Morning " I yawned

" You didn't sleep again? "

" You know me well!! " I took the paper bag from her hand and put it on kitchen counter

" When you're gonna get over it? "

" You ask me this question everyday! "

" And you always reply me with ' soon ' , it hurts to see you like this dude " I smiled at her

" You know I love you right? "

" Ofcourse it's hard not to fall for me! "

" That was too much " i said receiving a scrunchie on my face

" We have an event to attend this weekend " She informs

" So? " I ask her with my half mouth full with bagel

" He's gonna be there! " That stopped me mid way

" I cannot try and ignore him forever,
Can I? "

" You sure you're gonna be okay? "

" I'll try my best " i threw a painful smile at her

" Btw I got a call at office from someone named Mr.Yearwood. "

" Oh! What did he say? "

" He asked for your no. And said he'll call you personally "

" Alright, So what do we have today? "

" Nothing much , there are only two meetings with the clients regarding the structure and budget of our new project "

" Okay, you can go ahead, I'll join you after getting ready "

" I'll head to office first then "

" See ya "

" Bye "

I was heading to bathroom when my phone ringed

" Hello! "

" Hi! Ms.Katz " That same damn deep voice

" Mr.Yearwood! Good morning, what can I do for you? "

" Just a coffee "

" Huh? "

" I mean Can you meet me for a coffee? I really want to talk about something important? "

" Sure when? "

" Right now! "

" Right now? "

" Yes, Please. "

" Alright "

" Thanks I'll send you address "

" Okay! "

I head to get ready......

I wore my most casual work/comfortable clothing...

I took my car keys and head to the given destination

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I enter an aesthetic café and saw him waving at me in a corner seat

I sat opposite to him

" 30 mins " I speak out

" Huh? "

" You've 30 mins Mr.Yearwood, I've a meeting at 11:30, so I've to be at office by 11 "

" Yeah absolutely, first of all I'm sorry to call you out like that "

" It's okay " I waved my hand to call waiter for order

" Uh don't. " I looked at him with one eyebrow lifted

" I mean, what I'm going to talk to you i don't know how you're gonna react to that and considering you a fiesty woman i think you'll maybe throw your coffee at me... " His words made me chuckle

" Okay! Is it that serious? "

" My life depends on it... "

" Fine then I'll try not to throw my coffee at you " I teased him with a smirk on my face

" Ms.Katz I know you'll think of me as a creep but i really want you to consider my situation....Will you marry me? " For a second i thought something hit my head

" Wait what? I didn't quite hear you right? "

" You heard it correct, Will you marry me? "

" Okay Mr.Yearwood it's not some kind of joke going on here.. " I stood up from my seat and turned to leave when i felt a hand grip my wrist

" Please Ms.Katz listen to me for once? "

I tried to calm myself down

And i sat back again, gesturing him to speak up

" I don't want you to marry me in real..I just want you to pretend to be my wife for a month! "

" And why is that? "

" My mom has bone cancer, and she urgently have to get operated within a week, she's refusing to do that because she thinks that she'll not make out of operation room and she made a demand that if I'll not get married in a week she'll not get herself operated.... "

" She said she wanted to see me settle down so even if she'll not make out of OR she'll be at peace thinking that her son has someone to take care of him... "

" I know it sounds stupid, but I've talked to best doctors they've guaranteed that her operation has chances of 85% survival, but she isn't willing to listen, I know this operation will be successful and you and i can part our ways after her recovery...I promise I'll not keep you bounded to me, Please Ms.Katz you're my only hope " He is looking at me like his life depends on me

" But why me? You can have any girl you want? "

" I don't have time to find another woman, as soon as she made that demand you were the first one that came into my mind, Please Ms.Katz , I genuinely promise I'll not disturb your professional or personal life at all... I'll make you feel this marriage never happened, you just have to live at my house for a month that's it please "

He literally plead me don't know how many times.

" I'll help you Mr. Yearwood " it took just five words to make that guy's eyes shine with relief

" Really? "

" Yes.. " i smiled at him

" And I'm really sorry for your mom " I held his joined hands on the table and smiled at him

" She's gonna be okay and also? "

" What? "

" Can I order my coffee now? " He let out a soft chuckle

" Please Majesty "

" Thank God " i ordered my coffee and we sat in silence until he spoke again

" You don't know , how big of favour you're doing for me!! I owe you my life "

" Don't be like that, I'm just seeing my advantage in this " He looked at me with confused eyes

" I got the honour to be wife of one of the most handsome Ceo of recent times for one month... "

He gave me his big dimple smile

I couldn't hold myself in and i lifted my hand to poke his dimple with my finger

He just chuckled again and i looked away feeling my cheeks grow hot....

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I hope you guys liked the first chapter and please feel free to make suggestions and comment on my mistakes...

Thank you

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