CHAPTER TWO

E M E R A L D

The heavy snoring of Hamilton made me wake up earlier than usual.

My eyes flutter open slowly as I scanned the unfamiliar environment I found myself.

The continuous snoring, caused my eyes to look beside me and found Hamilton sprawled across the bed; shirtless, showing off his huge stomach.

With a yawn, I use one of the sheets to wrap my naked body and head into the bathroom to take a shower.

My eyes caught my reflection in the mirror, a mix of guilt and embarrassment hit me. The woman staring right back at me is not me.

"Remember you are not doing this for you." My brain reminded me.

I took a shower and put on the same clothes I picked up from the floor this morning. The signed cheque just sat on the stool so I grabbed it and left.

"Have a great day ma'am!" The receptionist greeted with a warm smile which I returned.

I took a taxi back home and let myself in with a spare key that's always in my purse because I'm certain Ethan would still be asleep.

Immediately I step into the living room, a foul smell hit my nose. I observed the mess of a living room.

Empty beer bottles scattered on the floor and table while empty pizza cartons rested on wooden table.

He must have had friends over.

I took off my shoes, kept them aside and gently went to the bedroom to see if his friend slept over again.

I gently opened the door and revealed a peacefully sleeping Ethan on the bed.

A smile found a way to my lips, he's going to be thrilled with the amount I have for him.

I changed into a loose shirt which was long enough to cover my ass, packed my hair up in a messy bun then proceeded to clean the house.

After cleaning I made my way to way to the living room and noticed a magazine resting on the couch.

I picked up the magazine and the image of a blonde hair man rested on the cover which was titled America's richest bachelor's.

He is definitely good looking.

Ethan doesn't read these types of things though, unless..

"No, no, no..." I shook my head as if removing the idea from my head.

I just finished with Hamilton, he can't possibly be throwing me to someone else so soon.

"Good morning Emmy." Ethan's groggy voice came from behind.

"It's afternoon Eth. It's afternoon." I corrected but he slowly walked to the kitchen.

" What did you make for breakfast or rather lunch?" He asked carefully scratching the back of his head.

" I haven't had time to cook Ethan, I've been cleani-"

" You didn't make anything?! I didn't complain yesterday only because you were going to get us money, but you have no such excuse today." Ethan interrupted with a semi loud voice.

" Ethan I got back a few hours ago and I had to clean, I am exhausted not forgetting that I couldn't sleep properly at all." I defended myself.

" That's right, I am sorry." He came closer to me and engulfed me in a hug.

" It's fine Ethan, I'll make your favorite for dinner!" I smiled and he he kissed my cheek.

"I see that you've seen the magazine." He narrowed his eyes at me.

" Oh yes. When did you start reading about rich bachelor's though?" I questioned hoping it wasn't what I think it was.

" About that..." He paused and motioned me to sit down on the nearest chair.

" Our landlord came over to remind us about our rent next month and you know how expensive it is, we don't have enough."

" Mr Donald is such a wicked person! He knows we're struggling with keeping up with our own expenses!"

" Emmy, you can't blame him! He also needs money and I know we decided to have you go on a break after the old geezer but we need just one more job. One. Please. For our future." Ethan pleaded.

He knows I can't say no to him, why does he keep doing this to me?

"Ethan bu-"

"If we get kicked out of here, your family is gonna know that we have it tough." Ethan reminded me with a frown.

I sighed before responding," Did you already pick a person?"

"Yes, that's why I was going through this magazine." He took it from my hand and opened to a certain page with had a list of guys and their photos.

"This guy." He pointed at a dark haired handsome man with a killer smile.

Garrett Kenwood.

"He was my first choice but he was involved in a scandal recently and now he's the talk of the country, which means a lot of eyes are on him send we do not want your picture everywhere. It's bad for business."

" So who did you finally decide on?"

"Him." He pointed at a picture of the blonde man on the cover.

Reynolds Castriel?

"Him?" I questioned out loud.

"Yeah, is that a problem?" Ethan asked causing me to shake my head.

" I think he's s good option, he's the richest among all of them."

" Right. If he's the richest doesn't that mean he's gonna have a lot of attention?"

" No, from what I researched, he's a very private person."

" So what's the plan?"

" First, we're in luck because his company is searching for a personal assistant for him and the pay is also good. So you are definitely filling for that position, you have a month to make him fall for you and if things work out well with this guy's money, we could be well off."

" If I do this right, there's a chance I can stop doing this?" I asked with a gleam of Hope in my eyes.

"Yes. So try to make him fall hard for you then you know what to do."

I nodded like an obedient student.

I will do this. Reynolds Castriel, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to break your heart.

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