His last minute bride

37

-Rose Dern- (finally my p.o.v)

“I don't think there's need for you to come along, you really should rest.” I told Suzy, though I was certain she wasn't going to heed to what I was saying.

She was packing her hair in a ponytail. “I'm okay, I've done surgery and chemotherapy and I'm certain I no longer have any cancer.”

“The doctor said you needed rest for at least two to three months, you should stay at home.”

“Rose,” she turned to me, “I'm alright and I'd be staying in a car for about 99 percent of the journey, I think I'd be fine. I also want to see Eri.”

I sighed in defeat. “Whatever, let's get going then.”

We left the house, ambling to one of the cars we had. The door was opened by a bodyguard, and we both walked in.

This was the life. I was living a wealthy life, all thanks to Eri.

The car started driving when the bodyguard closed the car door.

The car came to a halt in front of Don's mansion. I hadn't been to the mansion before and was awed by its beauty.

A bodyguard sauntered towards us, opening the car door for us even though we were capable of doing that ourselves.

“Wow.” Suzy said when we were both out of the car.

“This is such a beautiful house, even bigger than ours.” I completed what she obviously wanted to say.

We both ambulated towards the beautiful door. I pressed the doorbell.

Within a few seconds, the door opened and a female I guessed to be a maid was standing in front of us.

“Good day, I'm looking for Eri. I'm Rose.” I smiled at her.

“Oh yes, please come in.” She made way for the both of us to enter which we did.

“Where is she?” This place was too big for me to search for her myself.

“She's in the second parlor with Mr Jones and Mr Stan.” She said like I was going to quickly know where that was.

“Please take us there.” Suzy said with a warm smile on.

The maid started walking towards where I guessed was the second parlor so we followed her till she stopped in front of a door.

“They're in there.”

I opened the door without even bothering to knock. Suzy and I sauntered in.

“Hi Eri.” I smiled to her. She grinned from ear to ear as she jumped up from the sofa she was on, scampering towards us both.

“Rose! Suzy!” She threw us in her arms as soon as she got to us. “Oh my, I've missed you two so much.” She tightened the hug and we hugged back.

“I guess I missed you.” I said when she'd released us from the hug, earning a playful slap on my shoulder.

“Oh my bla bla bla.” I stopped listening when I sighted the man sitting beside Don who was staring at the three of us.

He was breathtaking. He had smooth dark skin, his hair was black and curly, I felt like running my hand through it.

My breath seized when his electric blue eyes met with my hazel colored eyes. Our gaze locked and I couldn't break from it.

“Rose.” Eri made me break from his gaze and breath. She stared from Darien to me and I hoped she didn't notice what was happening.

I had no idea why my heart was beating fast, I just hoped Eri wouldn't notice.

“Why are you blushing?” I didn't even realize I was till she pointed it out.

“Am I?”

“Yes you are.” Suzy said with a chuckle.

Eri held my hand, the both of us sauntered towards where Don and Darien were sitting.

My heart might not have been throbbing so fast if Darien's gaze had left me.

“Darien, this is my best friend, Rose Darn.” What was she doing? “And Rose, this is Darien Stan.”

He stood up from the sofa he sat, beside Don who was staring with a raised brow. “Hi Rose.” He stretched forth his hand.

“Hi.” I received his hand. He let the handshake last for longer than needed. Our fingers intertwined together sent shivers down my spine.

“Uh, okay then why don't we go to my room.” Eri broke the awkward silence I didn't realize was even there.

We sauntered out of the parlor to Eri's room. The place where his hand had made contact felt warm like his hand was still on it.

Eri's room was very huge and beautiful. Her bed was of similar size to the one Suzy and I shared. It was also as soft as it.

The three of us made ourselves comfortable on the bed.

“What was that?” Suzy had that teasing smile on.

“What was what?” I pretended to not understand what she meant.

“What’s going on in your thoughts about Darien?”

“Nothing. You know guys, I think I want to start working again. I don't like sitting at home everyday.” I quickly changed the topic because it was discomforting.

“Don't change the topic.” Suzy said but I ignored.

“You know,” Eri started, “I heard Don and Darien talking and Darien said he was looking for a new personal assistant and secretary, you could try it.”

The thought of working with him made color rise to my cheeks, but I was able to cover it with her hair.

What on earth was happening to me?

***
I lay on the bed beside Suzy who I guessed was already asleep. We slept in the same room though there were lots of empty rooms, but I just wanted to stay close to Suzy, just in case.

We had stayed with Eri for three hours and asked her tons of questions about her stay in Australia.

Although she told us a lot of things, I was sure there was something she was keeping but I didn't think it was right to force her to tell me, she'd do so when she's ready.

I heard a notification from my phone. I reached for it, checking what message I had received.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw it.

'Hi Rose, it's Darien. I got your number from Eri.' Eri, that goat.

I replied after few deep breaths. 'Hi Darien.'

He replied almost immediately. ‘Eri told me you're in need of a job and I'm in need of a personal assistant, would you be available the day after tomorrow for a job interview at Stan's international?’

'sure, okay.’

I had no idea what was happening but I felt my heart fluttering just by knowing I might be working for him.

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