A Dream Come True

Chapter - 29

The black sedan pulled up in front of The Trump International.
Nervousness was an understatement.One couldn't begin to describe the emotion she was experiencing.
"Azalea?You okay dear?You look like you've seen a ghost."
Ian Harvey pointed out at Azalea's pale appearance.
She cleared her throat.
"I am fine."
He looked at her skeptically.She shrugged.

They walked inside the huge hotel.As they approached the glass door entrance to the hotel,a doorman swung them inwards,so that they could go in.
She took a deep breath.The moment has finally come.
Abruptly a waiter collided with her and spilled the entire content of the glass.
She gasped when the liquid seeped inside the jacket.
Thank God she was still wearing her long jacket.
The waiter bombarded her with apologies.
She sighed.
"Its okay.Can you give me the direction to the washroom?"
She excused herself from Harvey and made a beeline towards the washroom.Her phone buzzed and she looked down.Suddenly she collided with another hard body.
'What the fuck is happening today?'

"Sorry?"
That voice,she recognised that voice.Her heart was slamming against her ribs,her pulse racing through her body like a torrent of lava.

Looking up her voice caught on her throat and before rationality dominated her mind.She threw herself into his arms and dropped her head at the crook of his shoulder,as though it was the most natural thing to do.She breathe him in.The familiar musky,manly scent of Xander caught her senses.

"Umm..Excuse me."
She stiffened and quickly move out of his embrace.She looked everywhere but him.
"Do I...?"
"So this is the beauty you kept babbling about Xander?"
"Umm.."
"Yes",interjected Mr.Lord (Xander's assistant).
Xander silently glared at Mr.Lord.
"Won't you introduce us?Never mind I'll do it myself."
"Hello my dear,I am Bill Smoak."
Azalea widened her eyes.
"Umm..I am Azalea Evans."
"Mr.King's fiancee."Alastair smiled at her shrewdly.
Azalea again seemed surprised but quickly hid with her stunning smile.

"Mr.Smoak why don't you make your self comfortable?I just need a word with my fiancee and Alastair."
"Sure,take your time son."

As soon as he was earshot.Xander glared openly at Mr.Lord.
"What the fuck did you do Alastair?I don't even know this girl.And now I have to pretend to be her fiance?"
He whisper yelled at him.
"I beg to differ Mr.King.This lady Azalea latched onto your arms.If you would have said otherwise,Mr.Smoak wouldn't have believed you.And suffice to say,he wanted a committed man for his company."
Alastair pointed out.
Xander gritted his teeth.
"You?Girl?Do you even know me?Why the fuck did you hugged me like that?"

Azalea couldn't believe her luck.Though she planned a different approach to meld into Xander's life.This wasn't the one she anticipated.So she kept the charade.
She stared at him head to toe in a slow perusal.Clearly enjoying herself.Then angrily replied.
"Don't you dare talk to me in that tone.I save your lame ass.And instead of thanking me.You are throwing profanities at me."She glared at him.
Xander was surprised and somehow she knew a woman with spunk is rather Xander's type.
She continued on:
"Now I not only have to lie to Mr.Smoak.What the fuck will I say to Ian Harvey?"
She chewed her lip.
Xander stiffened.
"And who are you to Ian Harvey?"His voice was low and dangerous.
"I'm his personal assistant."
"Great,just freaking great.Now I'm engaged to my competent assistant.Can it get any better?"His eyes shooting daggers at Alastair If looks could kill.Alastair would have been under the ground long ago.

"We have to sort this out,and might I say in private."
Alastair gestured both Xander and Azalea to a private room.
Both the men were quiet.One was thinking while the other was fuming with anger.
"Ms.Azalea I have some questions for you."
Azalea raised her brow.
"Are you engaged or other wise committed?"
"Isn't that a personal question?"
She reminded herself to be difficult.
"Given the circumstance,I believe there is more at stake here."
She was downright pissed at Alastair.She figured he was trying to manipulate the situation in his own conniving manner.
"No,I'm not spoken for.If that's what you wanted to here."
"Then by all means this can be a very fruitful coalition."
"And by fruitful you are implying?"
"We can pay you?Tell me how much Mr.Ian Harvey is paying you?"
"Are you trying to buy me mister?"
"Now don't be offended Ms. Azalea.I am stating a fact.We can give you more than Harvey."
"So are you game?"
She wanted Xander's involvement.
"Go to hell.I'm not interested in your millions."

She started walking towards the door.Xander hasn't utter a word.Maybe,she has made a mistake.Maybe she shouldn't have walked out.But now,it was too late.

"Stop..."She breathed a sigh of relief.
"If you reveal the truth.You might as well be posed as an impostor?"
"And how is that?I didn't lie to him.He did."She pointed an accusing finger at Alastair.
"But you kept up the charade.Not to remind, you were the one who hugged me.Why the hell did you do that in the first place?"

"I made a mistake.Assumed you were someone else."She bit her lip innocently.
"So tell me what it's gonna be?You might even get arrested."
"Oh really,I am so afraid."She answered sarcastically.
"Do I look stupid to you?I can say whatever to the guards and they will believe me.Trust me they will."

Xander was a ruthless business.No wonder he was handling the situation with expertise.
"This is blackmailing."
"Nope this is business.Strictly business."

She tapped her heels and regarded him intently or rather her acting skills surpassed the veteran actors of the theatre.
She exhaled a breath.
"Might we discuss what is in for me?"
"Now we are talking sense."
He gestured her to sit on the L-shaped sofa.
"You don't want money.What do you want then?"He regarded her acutely.
"I am not a gold digger.And after just what happened.
I don't think Mr.Harvey will be eager to welcome me with open arms if he think..You know?"She gestured her hands between him and herself.
"If he would know we are together."
"That's right."
"Then I'm offering you a job in my company.A job for a job?Sounds good?"
"And I shall play as a doting fiancee to you?"

"You are an intelligent women Ms.Azalea."
"Not talking to you."She snapped at Alastair.
All this made Xander,rather amused.
"So that's it?"
"Yes..for now."
"Are you ready for the deal?"Xander enquired.
"Hmm..Deal."
He shook his hand.
A large number of butterfly fluttered in her belly.

They walked outside hand-in-hand.
"Azalea do you know Xander King?"It was the first question she was asked as soon as she settle on the table where Mr.Smoak was witnessing everything.
"Umm..yes.He is my fiance."
"Why didn't you tell me you were engaged?"
"My personal life was not upto debate Mr.Harvey."She said politely.Ian Harvey reminded very much of her own father.She cannot be a bitch to this man.
"So let me get this straight.She is your assistant (he pointed towards Ian Harvey) and your fiancee Xander?"
"Right sir."
"Aah.."
"So honey which side are you in?"
Azalea bit her lower lip.Then she looked at both the gentleman and answered truthfully.
"This is the man I love,she laid her hands on Xander.And this is man I owe my allegiance,she pointed to Ian.So if either of them acquires the company its a win-win for me."
"A smart answer Ms.Evans.I can see why Xander is so smitten."
The rest of the meeting went smoothly.While Xander was focussed on the meeting Azalea was left free to observe him unnoticed.He had an autocratic profile,too symmetrical ,perhaps,to be considered as traditionally handsome, and yet he was the most dynamic and charismatic man Azalea had ever known.

Just then, Azalea's phone rang.
She excused herself politely.
"Lea where are you?I called you twice."
"Umm..sorry Dad.I'm in a meeting.I'll call you as soon as I'm done."
"Okay honey.Take care."
"You too."
Then out of nowhere the reality of the situation sets in.
What the hell is she gonna tell her parents?
How will they allow her to work with Xander and that too in New York?
Oh crap.She was dead.....

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