Marry the Billionaire

“He's insane, girl.” I said as I buried my face on the pillows—screaming in frustration “You know what he did? He throw away my previous phone, that's why I wasn't able to contact you. The reason? It's because he doesn't like my old phone.”

I ranted on the new iPhone series he bought for me—I heard this new model of iPhone is expensive. That asshole broke my phone so he can replace it with a different brand.

It's not like I didn't like what he's doing—it's actually advantage to my side, but the previous phone have all my important data and documents—so what he did is bothersome.

Maybe he's doing this on purpose because he caught me love scamming someone again—which made him fury in anger.

“You know what we argued this early morning? It was because he caught me looking at his bodyguard for too long—he even remembered the seconds I stare at him.” I said in annoyance “The poor guy was almost fired because of how petty he is.”

Misha chuckled from the other line as if what I said was funny “You sound like a wife ranting about her husband. You shouldn't cheat infront of him, Aileen.”

The moment she said that I let out a bland laugh “Aren't you getting creep out to what you're saying? Cheat? We're not even together. He's just overreacting as usual.”

It's been two months ever since Aeros kidnapped me from the agency. Two months, and my goddamn boss didn't even attempt to retrieve me. I know I'm not that relevant, but still—I'm one of the best scammers.

How can he abandon me like this?

“When will the agency send someone to pick me up? How much was the ransom? I'll slowly pay it back when I get back there.” I said

She sighed and it took a long silence before she spoke again “I don't think that the agency have plans to pick you up. I heard that the one who kidnapped you paid the boss, so they won't bother looking for you.”

When I heard what Misha said, I sit down upright in an aggressive manner. Did I hear her right? The agency has no plan to pick me up because that asshole paid them?

“What?! Are they insane?!” I shouted in annoyance “All of you are really selling me to this guy?”

“Correction, they. They are selling you to that guy. I'm not included, Aileen.” Misha said

I buried my face to the pillow again and scream there in frustration.

“Girl, just deal with it. Marry him, what could go wrong?” Misha added

“B*tch, I can't even stay sane in just two months—now you want me to endure for eternity?” I cried out in annoyance

She chuckled as she said “Who said you have to stay with him for eternity? Were you raised at the mountain? Don't you know the existence of the word divorce?”

I was silenced when she said that. Why didn't think of that? Of course divorce—he also offered that back then—but they way he acted, I don't think he will divorce me at his own will.

“I thought you're Aileen the great. Best love scammer in our agency, why didn't you think of draining his money?” Misha continued “Drain him until nothing's left.”

What Misha said was true and it's not like I haven't thought of it. I know I can just use my techniques to him like how I get rid of my online boyfriends. But still that guy is different. Aeros is different. He have a different breed. He's the only guy who kidnapped me after discovering that I was planning to block him.

“It won't work. This asshole is deranged, Misha. He never let me go out of the house, never allow me to talk to anyone other than him, he even broke my phone because I kept texting my online boyfriends. I have no choice but to run away from him.” I answered

“Aileen, are you an idiot? Girl, you pulled a billionaire! A goddamn billionaire. Endure him a little, or better drain his wealth.” she replied with enthusiasm as if what she said is just picking up trash

“Will this even work?” I said as I lay down to the queen-size bed

“Trust me, when money is in the conversation—no men will sit idly. After you drain his wealth—he'll definitely divorce you.” Misha said in a matter of fact tone “Men are only good from the start—when they get bored, they will neglect their wife—so why not take advantage of the situation? He earns from you, you also earn from him.”

I glance towards the piles of gifts he sent me. Is it really the best choice to marry that guy?

“Unless you slowly fall inlove with him.” Misha continued “Once you fall, the plan will crumble down. If he realize that he was just a bank account for you. There are only two possibilities what he will do.”

“First, he will forgive you and live happily ever after. Second, he will leave you after realizing that you're only after his money.”

When I heard what she said, I want to laugh. Me? The greatest love scammer falling for that guy?

I laugh “I'd rather die right now than be a man's housewife. Besides, loyalty is a luxury that even rich people can't afford. They only have fleeting emotions, they don't stay loyal.”

She chuckled “Who knows? Maybe he will change?”

“This is not a fictional book, where they slowly developed their feelings in the middle of their marriage. Trust me, I'll just drain him until he has nothing left.” I answered and she just hummed as a response

Our conversation was cut short when a soft knock echoed the room.

“The door is open!” I shouted as I fix myself

The door slowly opened and Aeros entered the room. He have a smile on his lips as if he didn't go to work today so we can spend time together.

“Flowers for my darling.” he said as he place a bouquet of red roses on the table. I slowly stand up.

I blinked several times as I took the flowers. The flowers tied was at least twelve red roses. The scent of the boquet—it smells fresh—as if it was only picked early this morning.

“Red roses symbolize deep love, respect, and devotion.” he said as he kiss the back of my hand “The number of roses also conveys specific messages. Twelve roses means 'Be mine'.”

My brows furrowed as I heard what he said. Is he attempting to coax me? He should try harder. I won't easily fall for his traps. I planned much more reliable traps than the traps he set.

“How about we go out on a date?” he said in a bright smile

“Didn't you have work to do in your study room?” I asked

“The work can wait, my urge to be with you can't.” he said as he gently kiss my hand—every fingers, every part of my hand. “Baby, so can you be my date today?”

He said with a bright smile on his face. I don't know how to react. He seems very genuine—isn't he? I look away when I felt my cheeks warm. Why are you acting like a teenager, Aileen? This is not you.

“I realize to take it slow, marriage is not rushed after all.” he said trying to tug at my heart strings again

“Do you think marriage is just like changing clothes?” I asked him

He answered me with a soft voice “Marriage seems simple when you're the one I'm going to get married with. Marriage is complicated, but why do we have to pressure ourselves? Can't I simply ask your hand for marriage because I love you?”

What he said took me off guard. Marriage is easy when it comes to me? No one...No one has ever considered me as someone marriageable.

“I still don't understand why you would offer that to a girl you met online—and worst a scammer.” I told him as I look at his ocean like eyes

His ocean blue eyes twinkled under the sunlight. It was very pretty that I can't help but stare at him for too long.

“How about like this.” he scooted closer as he take my hand “Let's put a contract. A year to prove that I'm serious, and if it didn't work, we will have a divorce.”

“So, don't reject me Aileen...Give us a chance...I promise I will be good to you.” he whispered