27 Days

CHAPTER 2

Quick side note: This chapter contains a lot of dialogue which is necessary. There will be some letters that are bolded but these are essential for second last chapter of the book. That's all for the side note! Hope you will enjoy the chapter.

Charlotte's p.o.v
"And so we meet again fair maiden after seven years of our break up." William sarcastically greeted me with a bow before standing up straight.

"What the fuck are you doing here Will?" I questioned, staring into his eyes as I clenched my fist.

"What I'm doing here?" he asked a he walked to his armchair behind his desk.

He took a sit, placed his legs on the desk and folded his arms.

"I'm the boss of this shipping company Ms Angel. The guy who interviewed you the other day? Ha! He was just fake interviewer." he smirked at me.

I gasped, stunned.

He was the boss?

I thought he was that rebellious boy who wouldn't even bother to pick up the textbook and flip to a page?

But this also explains why I was accepted. I just decided to try the job because who knows? It was a miracle when I got the job.

But it's not a miracle I got the devil as a boss.

"Surprised Ms Angel?" he sent a dazzling smile in my direction which made me melt but I tried not to show it.

I shouldn't be affected by him after what happened to us.

"Doesn't matter. You are still an asshole for what you did." I gritted my teeth as I recalled the incident.

I shook my head and gave him a glare.

"I know. I'm still an asshole. But I would like to start over. That's why I gave you a chance in this job despite not having the expected qualification." his voice softened as he placed his feet on the ground.

"My, you think it's so easy to start over? Look I know you were once in drama club and that you were once an actor but you can't act like it never happened." I hollered.

Honestly I had enough of this crap. I never wanted to see him after what happened. Yes, I would probably forgive but to forget? That's a joke.

"But what if I can make you love me again? In 27 days? Because obviously, it's the third of February and the month ends on the thirtieth February." he suddenly challenged.
"What?" my voice raspy all the sudden when he said that.

"Oh yes. 27 days. Just you and me." his voice dangerously low, a sly grin plastered on his face.

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

27 days with him? Is he crazy?

I took a deep breath before answering,"Just because 2 and 7 are superstitious in Chinese -meaning they bring luck, doesn't mean I'll fall in love with you again."

"But what if I pay you 10 million if I can't make you fall in love with me?"

My ears perked up immediately. Ten million? Damn, that was enough to pay mom's treatment for her heart problems. But that's my prize if I win this challenge and if I lose?

"What if I lose?" I asked him.

I immediately regretted asking because he replied devilishly, "Marry me."

"No." I defied openly about his proposal.

I can't give my soul to this devil who once threw my feelings out of the window like it was nothing.

It's going to become a loveless and convenient marriage. I don't want that. All I want is a dude to love me and make me happy.

This guy however won't do that.

"Why did you reject it? Reward too low? I'll raise it to twenty million. That would be enough to cover your mom's medical bills." he nonchalantly said while raising his eyebrow.

The fuck? How did he know that?

Seeing my face, William grinned slyly.

"Yes I know stuff about you. I have private investigators. Creepy I know. But anyways, proposal accepted or nah?" he asked casually as he arranged the papers on his table.

What am I supposed to say now? I need the money. It's absolutely going to be beneficial for my family. But I fear I'll fall in love with him once more.

I shook that thought out of my mind and tried to think positive.

I could feel sweat trickling down my forehead although there was an air - conditioner in here.

"So?" William glanced at me, demanding for my final answer.

I closed my eyes and opened them again. Taking a few deep breaths, I clenched my cold hands and gave my reply.

"Fine. I accept it."

Cliffhanger. I think. Anyways do vote, comment and share / add this book to your public reading list. It would be quite appreciated if you do so! But enough of my ramblings, do have a nice day ahead of you! :)