Blue's POV
"Marry my son."
Marry… What? My jaw dropped as I stared at the not-so-old man in front of me, Nick Sanford, the well-known, powerful and scary mafia boss of the Sanford Family.
“Sir, ex… excuse me...”
He raised his hand, stopping me before I could finish my words.
"You heard me, young lady." He rested his back on the couch and crossed his legs.
"You are going to marry my son. I want you to make him fall in love with you."
I gasped in shock.
So, it's true. I really heard something like that from him.
Marry his son?
Why would I marry his son and why me?
And his son? His ruthless son who would kill people in a blink of an eye whenever he wants to? His evil son. The successor of his Mafia Organization?
No!
I don't wanna be involved with people like them. I'd rather die.
"S-Sir, I-I don't know why y-you chose me but… but sir, I can't do that," I was trembling in fear as I politely refused.
Please! Please! I'm praying he will change his mind.
Why did he even choose me?
Was it because he's claiming that I saved his life?
My heart raced when his expression darkened. He glanced at the man beside him who immediately moved and showed me a video clip.
My heart sank and my legs trembled after seeing the person in the video.
W-What… How? No! No! This can't be!
"I figured you'd say no, so I transferred your younger sister to a secret hospital," Nick Sanford said and paused.
"Young lady, my dear Blue, you just have to marry my son and melt his heart. Make him fall in love and your sister will be spared."
My legs have weakened like jelly and I fell on the floor, completely hopeless. My lips trembled as tears successfully rolled down my cheeks.
My sister! My poor sister. She's innocent. She's so precious. She can't experience something like this. She had enough of this cruel fate.
I can't risk her life.
"I will make sure that your sister will get the best treatment if you agree, young lady," Nick Sanford added and he smiled devilishly.
No! I shook my head.
I continuously shook my head as I lifted my chin and looked at the ruthless mafia leader in front of me.
"I-I don't t-think I can make him f-fall in love with me, sir."
The corner of his lips rose and his gaze intensified. He glanced at his man who immediately nodded and spoke.
"Blue Rivers. 29 years old. Orphan. Your dream is to become a doctor but you didn't finish college due to poverty. Now working as a janitress in a hospital and a part time waitress in a bar…"
My heart is slowly breaking as Nick Sanford's man continued reciting my background and whole life.
This can't be! That means he planned this and he's been watching me ever since that night?
"…Your younger sister, Sunny Rivers, who is 17 years old, has a heart disease. She badly needs to get treated so you're working all day and night to earn enough money."
I cried harder as I caressed my left chest. Now that he said those words, I felt how hopeless I am. My desperation has reached this mafia family's radar and now he's using my weakness against me.
I looked at Nick Sanford who's just watching me without remorse. His eyes were showing nothing but ruthlessness. He's a heartless man who uses money and abuses his power to do whatever he wants.
He's an evil man.
"You can't buy me!" I said trying to save my dignity.
I can't let him manipulate me like this. Yes! He's powerful, he's scary but he can't do this to the people lower than him. He can't just manipulate someone like me just to please himself.
Nick Sanford's man advanced to me again.
"Miss Rivers, this deal will benefit you the most. You've been working ever since your parents died to provide for your sister and support her treatment. This deal is the perfect way to save your dying sister."
I glared at him with my eyes full of tears. How could he decide on my sister's fate? He's just as cruel as his boss. People like them are cruel and evil. I hate them so much!
He ignored my glares and dropped a folder in front of me. My lips parted after I saw what it was.
A debt contract with my father's name printed on it.
It even has my father's signature.
"What is this?" I asked angrily and picked the paper. I was almost crumpling the paper in fury.
"Your family owes me a lot of money, young lady," Nick Sanford answered, drawing my attention. What?
I shook my head desperately. "No! No, you're lying."
He laughed dangerously. "Why would I lie? I can make you say yes with a gun pointed at your head but I'm being considerate here. You choose, young lady, marry my son or you'll have to pay your family's debt with yours and your sister's lives?"
I don't know how to cry harder to ease the pain in my heart now. I want to remove the pain, the disappointment and self pity. I want to numb myself 'cause I can't take it anymore.
All my life, I only want to live in peace and get my sister treated. How could this world be so cruel to people like me?
I balled my trembling fists and pressed it on the cold tile. My aching eyes are swollen and I can barely open them now. I don't know what to do anymore.
I sobbed as I chewed my bottom lip. What must I do? Should I accept his proposal—no, he's not proposing a deal, he's blackmailing me. I'm confused. I'm scared. I'm… so hopeless.
I want to say no. But… Do I have a choice?
"I promise you, young lady. I will forget about your family's debt and your sister will get the best treatment. Just marry my son and make him fall in love with you. It's that easy, right?"
Blue's POVI don't know what to do.I'm sitting across from Nick Sanford while staring at the piece of paper in front of me. It was the contract that will completely change my life.If I sign this, then I'll have to marry Nicholas Sanford and make him fall in love with me within 100 days.I swallowed hard. I only saw him once in a picture and his eyes were dark and scary. He's handsome, but he's a rebel and a womanizer. He never takes women seriously and he's ruthless just like his father."Remember your sister, Miss Rivers. She needs you. She needs treatment," Nick Sanford's consigliere continued reminding me about my sister's situation.He's attacking me to my most critical and softest part. He knew that I can't risk my sister.I looked at Nick Sanford but I immediately looked down. "I-I don't think he will fall in love with me."Nick Sanford laughed as if he's amused."I didn't pick you to play this game if I knew I wouldn't win. Young lady, you have 100 days and I'm betting everyt
Blue's POVI cursed in my head after an armed man blocked me when I was about to sneak out. I sigh and frowned at the armed big man. He just stared at me blankly and it scared me. I immediately turned my back on him and slowly shut the door. I thought I could escape. What a waste of effort. Argh!Wetting my lips, I roamed my eyes around until my gaze fixed to the man lying on the sofa. I hugged myself as I felt the air conditioner giving me chills.Slowly, I walked towards Nicholas Sanford. Is he really asleep?I cleared my throat, testing if he's really asleep. He didn't move. Even his eyelids didn't. Well… I cleared my throat again, louder this time. A smile curved in my lips as I realized that he's really asleep.Slowly, I walked towards him. I stared at his handsome face. If he's sleeping like this, he looks like an angel. His eyebrows are creased but it just made him hotter. What? I gasped. What am I thinking? I felt my cheeks heated as my gaze slowly ran through his arms.He's s
Blue's POVI chewed my bottom lip while doing everything to hide my neck. I can still feel Nicholas' kiss and touch. I can still feel the warmth of his body against mine. His hot breath. His intense stares. His lips. His handsome face. Oh, God!I swallowed hard and squeezed my eyes closed. I almost gave in to him. If Atticus didn't come back, I'd really lose myself to Nicholas at that very moment. What the heck, Blue? Really? On the first meeting, you'd give in? Argh! So crazy!"Sis, why is your face so red?"I looked at Sunny and cupped my cheeks. She's sitting beside me. Her sunken cheeks are pale. I smiled at her and shook my head. "N-Nothing. Don't mind me. Just keep eating."She nodded and continued eating. I bought her food before I went here with Atticus and Nick Sanford's men.Sunny lifted her face and looked at me again. "What about your neck? It was also red. Did something bite you?"I cupped that part of my neck, shocked. Nicholas did really leave a kiss mark? That brute! T
Blue's POVNicholas rested his back against the wall and crossed his arms. His devilish eyes aren't leaving mine. He looked like a Greek god, a ruthless Greek god who would make anyone bow down to him. He's evil and handsome. He's intimidating me. His red and wet lips are distracting me. Including his exposed body which seemed like to be sculpted by the greatest sculptor. He's so freaking handsome!He cocked an eyebrow after a series of seconds. "I'm waiting."I pressed my lips together and slowly lifted my trembling hands. His eyes are telling me that if I didn't undress, he would undress me himself. That would be more humiliating and embarrassing for me.I saw how his lips twitched as I slowly lifted my blouse. Just my upper body, right? Since he's covered in the lower region, I guess he won't ask me to take my pants off.I sucked my breath and dropped my blouse on the floor.He suddenly whistled while staring at my naked body. I wanted to cry in humiliation. I squeezed my eyes clos
Blue's POVDanger. That's what my mind is saying. Lust and danger is very visible in Nicholas' eyes. My heart is racing and my palms are sweating. I don't want any more trouble with him, but I can't think properly. I want to avoid him because I know, from the very first time I saw him, I know, he's not good for me. He's affecting me in a silly way and I don't like it."You can feel it, right?" He asked dangerously. "You can feel the lust. I know."I looked away, unable to withstand the tension in his eyes. "I-I don't know what you're talking about."He chuckled and sat beside me again. I was about to leave when he grabbed my wrist and pulled me. I landed on his lap, making me gasp. I put my trembling hands on his shoulder with an attempt of pushing myself up but he held my waist and pulled me closer to him.I gasped at the intimate contact. I'm sitting on his lap and it's not making it easy for me. I feel like I'm burning. A sudden flame ignites within me and I can't stand the burning
Nicholas' POVMy eyes squinted as memories of last night crossed my mind. Why did I go easy on her last night? I don't understand myself. I've never been this confused in my whole life. Blue Rivers. That woman is doing something in me that I couldn't figure out. What's happening to me?After showering, I went to the kitchen and found Blue Rivers on the dining table. She's sitting there patiently. She cooked our breakfast and I supposed she's waiting for me to wake up.Crossing my arms, I rested my left arm against the door frame. I watched her sit there, doing nothing.She suddenly looked at my spot. Her face showed shock and she quickly rose from her seat. She awkwardly pointed at the empty chair across from her. "Uh… I cooked our breakfast."I know. I'm not blind. I pursed my lips and stared at the food. She quickly assisted me, putting soup on my bowl as she looked at me. "Have a taste."I shot an eyebrow up as I scooped a spoonful of soup and tasted it. Hmm! Damn! Did she cook thi
Blue's POV"I haven't made any rules!" I argued while he remained staring at me with those dangerous and cold stares.He licked his bottom lip and shot an eyebrow up. "You just did, woman. The first rule was, you can make rules."I gasped and pressed my lips together. This cunning man! I can't believe this. He's indeed the son of a mafia leader. He can play his cards well. Damn him! I can't believe he's this manipulative.I looked away, feeling uncomfortable. "What… Uh! Which part do you want?"I heard him chuckle. I want to look at him and glare but I think I'd lose my life the moment I did that.He moved away from me. I thought he's gonna leave but he just sat on the dining chair and smirked at me. "Come here, woman. Let me think about it."I swallowed hard and walked towards him at a very slow pace. I couldn't look straight into his ruthless eyes. I just can't believe I fell into his trap.He slowly tapped his right leg. "Sit here."My eyes widened. I was about to protest when he g
Blue's POVI heaved a sigh after thinking about what happened this morning in Nicholas' penthouse. I can't believe I had a deal with him and I lost to him. He was very cunning and I hate him for manipulating me like that."Blue?"I coughed and looked at Doctor Trevor, who's talking to me. I chewed my bottom lip and scratched my cheek. He's convincing me to be his assistant. I don't understand why he considers me knowing I didn't finish college."I know you're hesitant, Blue," he added. "You're probably thinking why I chose you when there are suitable nurses here. I chose you because you're capable, Blue."I felt my cheeks heated. He's complimenting me again. Last time, he complimented me because I assisted him. His assistant nurse was sick last time, so he doesn't have someone to assist him and since I'm not busy that day, I offered my help and he's satisfied with my work."Uhm, doctor Trevor. Wouldn't it be unfair to your assistant and to other nurses here? I'm just a janitress and I