As Cold as Ice (Dangerous Stranger's Book 1) Complete

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The first rule of living in a Jungle is never to make the tiger your enemy. And I didn't follow this rule. I messed with the king and now I am going to pay for my actions. After we had our breakfast Mr. Rodriguez dragged me out of the hotel.

He didn't said anything as he threw me inside the carriage and clasped my hand into his holding it tightly. So that is how it all was started.

I was on my guard as we passed the people who were selling various things from cloths to jewelries and various foods. I wasn't talking to Mr. Rodriguez.

I as a good fiancée locked my arms with his as we discovered the local bazaar. Ibrahim was somewhere close. He was watching I know. "Why are you so silent?"Mr. Rodriguez asked. I didn't say anything as usual.

He talked to few people on the way probably negotiating something. "Wait here I will be right back." He said as he left. Ibrahim was instantly by my side. I still didn't said anything.

"My lady do you have any special thing what you are looking for?" He asked me. No not saying anything. I looked at the jewelries which were sold by a old lady. One thing caught my eye was a pendent. It has a blue stone carved in shape of heart.

"What is this?" I asked the lady. She looked at me and smiled. "This is the pharaoh's amulet it protect the wearer from evil spells" evil spells interesting the only thing I need protection from is Mr. Rodriguez right now. Maybe this can help.

"Did something catch your eye Love?" Mr. Rodriguez's voice brought me back into reality. "Nothing" I said and walked away. Mr. Rodriguez catches up with me easily. "I found out something about your father" He said. "

What did you found out?" I asked looking at the daggers at one of the stalls. I still didn't look at him. His hand got around my waist and he pulled me away from those sharp objects. I still didn't look up at him.

"You are trying to avoid me love?" he asked. "no I am not trying to avoid you it's just that the sun is too bright and it's hurting my eyes" I said my eyes are still downcast. "Why didn't you say so before Love come on let's see if we can find something to relieve you from the problem." He said pulling me along again.

"So why are you avoiding me can I know Love?" he asked as we returned to the hotel for our supper. "I am not" I said giving him a sort and curt reply. "We are supposed to be in love darling not the other way around" he said as we passed the people who were greeting us happily. "We are in love Honey" I said in a sweet voice. "Now what did you find out about my father" I asked in a hushed tone.

"Your father was indeed here and he bought some camels for the trip and he was not alone." Mr. Rodriguez informed me. "Anything else that I may know sir?" I asked. "A Yes turn out that Mr. Daniel was working for someone of higher rank." He said.

"You mean government is involved in this?" I asked. "Maybe or maybe not we cannot say for sure. The mystery will be revealed if we somehow found your father. He is a big key in this mystery" He said.

"Ok I can understand but if he was associated with the project then how did you don't know about him?" I asked.

"You will be surprised love how many are after this treasure for it can be proven a key factor in deciding the turn of power in the world of business. A lot can happen over few shillings Love" he said. "I do know what few shillings can do Mr. Rodriguez" I mutter under my breath.

"So what should we do next?" I asked. "We will travel now my love to the place itself" He announced. "We need to purchase something for the Journey and if you want you can accompany me to the bazaar" He said. "I have nothing to do" I said.

We got towards merchants who were selling camels. Mr. Rodriguez started to negotiated for the prices. "Exactly how many do we need?" I asked Ibrahim. "That depends on Saheb and the men he wants to take with him" He said.

"So you are his bodyguard dressed as a merchant?" I asked. "I am his protector Saheb have saved me once from slavery in Africa my life had been indebted to him forever" He said. Exactly how many thing he did? Like I said before he is still a mystery. He has many layers figuring each one out is next to impossible.

I looked at the Mr. Rodriguez as he browsed various stalls. He test the swords and draggers and negotiated the price. I followed him without questioning him.

"you need proper cloth for riding the Camel. The dresses won't do the work." He said without looking at me. Do I look like a fool to you? What do you think I don't know that?

"Buy something you like I will provide the expenses as your employer" He said. "I don't need your money" I hissed. "It is your money what you had earned however it will get deducted from your pay" He said.

"Talked like a real gentleman Mr. Rodriguez" I said. "If you want to work with me Miss Davis you follow my rules" He said. "Just few days Mr. Rodriguez just for few days" I said as he gave me money. "I Doubt that Miss Davis" He said as we parted our ways.

We met later that night at the hotel. "Tonight is the last night for us in the hotel" Mr. Rodriguez said as he came to my room. "Yes Mr. Rodriguez I know and tonight is the last night I will pose as your fake fiancée" I said in an emotionless voice. After tonight there will be no interaction between us.

No Romantic talks. He will be just my employer and I will be his employee. Nothing else. It had been that way from the beginning. We shouldn't have been interacted as we did. It was wrong at many levels. We don't mix with each other and after we get away from here, I will forget him. I will do it.

"Let's use the last night wisely then. Our last night as a couple My love" He said but his voice still hadn't betrayed anything. Maybe he was just testing me. Maybe he doesn't actually feel anything. He feels no emotions at all.

I cannot be compassionate, I cannot love, I cannot provide you warmth I am cold as ice.

I remembered his words. Maybe he was right. He cannot feel. Or maybe he is very good at hiding his true self. Which one it is I don't want to know anymore.

A/N:could Katherine be right about Christen? Is he really so cold? what will happen with them next stayed tuned to find out...