Sunshine

ANASTASIA

"A hundred million dollars!!!" I shrieked in horror.

What did I just read from the paper? I was going to get paid a hundred million dollars for acting as his wife for a hundred days, not me, Scarlet, whoever she might be, I think we might have a striking resemblance to each other.

I looked up at him, my eyes widened in shock. Maybe this was a joke. How could he offer such a huge amount for a fake marriage?

From the stern look he had on his face, it was obvious that he meant business. He wasn’t joking at all. I could tell that if I didn’t give him an answer soon, he would lose his cool.

I returned my attention to the contract in my hands, reading it carefully, it had rules clearly stated,

The rules stated that we would be married for just a hundred days, and during that period, there'd be no form of intimacy between us. We would live in the same house, but In different rooms, almost like strangers. He wanted nothing to do with the Scarlet of a lady.

"I'll do it.." I mumbled softly, deciding to take a very big risk.

I had no idea who Scarlet was, but they must have made a deal or something, and somehow, he had mistaken me for her, which was somehow a good thing for me.

Since Grandma was sick, and I needed the money badly to save her, I could only view this as the perfect opportunity.

Besides it is just for three months, no sex, no nothing, and then we'll go our separate ways. All I have to do is pretend to be Scarlet for these three months, and save Grandma.

I never planned to let him find out that I was fake, from now henceforth, I would be scarlet.

"This is for grandma.." I murmured assuringly to myself, this was a very crucial time of my life, I had to be smart and strong, ready for anything that was to happen.

"Then get on with it.." he said to me coldly,

"I'll sign this on only one condition.." I spoke out loud clearing my throat.

"What condition.." he questioned keeping a hard gaze on me.

"You have to pay me some money before I sign the contract.." I stated.

The plan was to go straight to the hospital, to pay for Grandma's medical bills, after I left here.

I was so happy that I would be able to save Grandma. I finally got out of this mess, though I ended up getting myself in a bigger one, but none of that mattered, saving my grandma was my responsibility.

"How much do you need?" He asked.

Whoa! he accepted my terms so quickly, meaning that the matter at hand must be a very serious one.

"One million dollars.." I replied softly, as I watched him pull out a chequebook, while he scribbled on it.

"Take it, and sign the contract.."

"Oh my goodness, thank you…" I appreciated it, feeling so happy for the first time in a while.

"I can't believe this.." I uttered, I finally got the money.

"Hmm, hmm," I cleared my throat returning to my composure. I saw the weird look he had on his face while looking at me.

I quickly signed the contract and then returned the documents to him. I just got married to someone I knew nothing about because of a fake Identity.

Not to forget, he is one spooky hot man.

"You can leave now, I'll be back for you tomorrow.." he informed and I shook my head slowly. I couldn't wait to leave her and run straight to the hospital.

"Thank you.." I said and turned with enthusiasm to leave.

But then realization struck me hard, he just mentioned that he was coming to pick me up tomorrow, I was not scarlet, and neither did I know who she was or where she lived.

What if he comes to her house and ends up not finding her?

"Don't come to my place.." I abruptly turned in panic.

"Huh?"

"Um..um.." I chuckled sheepishly, looking for the best lie to tell him, he'd murder me if I blew my cover.

"I'm living in a hotel at the moment, there's no need, I'll forward all my details to you.." I smiled weirdly, biting my lips hard.

"Your phone…" he requested stretching out his hand.

"No need.." I raised my voice a little. I was panicking for a bit, I had to calm down and deal with this.

"Um…I lost my phone.."

"Yes, I lost my phone, give me your contact instead, and I'll call you.." I grinned shyly, he stared hard at me.

Was I acting weird? I questioned myself, what if he found me suspicious, I would be doomed.

"Here.." he handed a card to me, which contained his details. I smiled while collecting the card, which had his company name on it.

I was lucky this time, at least I could research more on the man I had gotten married to.

"I'll leave now.." I turned to leave. My grandma's health was my priority, I'd deal with this afterward.

I was about to reach out for the door when his deep velvety voice rang in the room.

"Sunshine.." he called as I froze, my hair standing out.

What did he just call me? Did he find out so soon? My father usually called me Sunshine when he was still alive. He was the only one who had called me by that name. Why then did he call me that?

Oh goodness. I was In deep trouble now, I thought in fear, while my feet remained rooted to the ground.

"Have a good night and do not try running away from me again.." he said to my dismay. My brows creased, what made him call me that?

Well, that wasn’t the issue now, I had to get out of this place as soon as possible,

"Good night sir.." I opened the door and I dashed out of the room, finding my way out of the place as soon as possible.