Eighteen- Conversation

Fuming inside. That's how I describe my emotions now towards this egotistical man and myself. Yes, me. I hate the fact that he was overbearing just because he has a lot of money and POWER. And I resent myself for agreeing to this contract. But the sad and bitter truth is that I really needed this opportunity to gain my goal faster than doing several part-time jobs. Similarly to how the saying goes, “Games are all about taking risks.” The moment I agreed on with the contract was already a risk. All I have to do is play along until the end to win. To be free. I thought. So, I composed myself and my thoughts and words. And replied, “All right.”

Alexander smirked and we were silent again.  A knock on the door interrupted the silence between us.

“Come in”. Alexander with his usual cold tone.

“Sir, we have to get out of the hospital, reporters were already at the entrance.” A broad shouldered man in a