Chapter Three

After two years Miranda had saved enough money and opened her own private insurance company. Because of her knowledge in this type of business, she easily found good investors and within six months her company was among the top five insurance companies in the California!

Claudia's shop wasn't doing bad either, she even managed to open another branch San Diego. Miranda's success made Claudia hate her even more than before because of envy and jealous. On Thanksgiving, Miranda invited her family and friends to have a Thanksgiving dinner at her new mansion.

"Thank you all for coming here today. I really appreciate all your help in the past months. You all were there for me through all my ups and downs I am really grateful for everything. Mom and dad thank you for your support all this time I love you both . And Claudia my only precious sister, even though we barely get along I want you to know that I love you so much and I hope one day we will be the best of friends. And of course Becky, my best friend, you're like a sister to me and really thankful for all the times you pushed me beyond my limits I love you girl. Now let us all toast to long life good health and happiness!"Miranda said happily. "Cheers " everyone shouted happily. At this point Claudia was burning with fury so she left before the dinner was over. Miranda went outside and sat down near the pool. Her mother came to her and said " baby girl are you alright?" "Yes Mom I am okay I am just getting some fresh air." "Dear, I have been meaning to ask you something I hope you won't get upset though" her mother said calmly. " I won't I promise what is it" she replied." Dear you have a successful company a happy family and I was thinking maybe it is time you found yourself a good man and start your own family. Need I remind you love,you are not getting any younger and I want to see my grandbabies." "Oh mom don't worry you will see your grand kids I promise you that okay." Miranda said and hugged her mom tightly. Claudia went to see Nick and when she arrived at his house they had a few drinks. Claudia asked Nick if he loved her as much as she did." Why are you even asking me that baby you know I love you more than the air I breathe." Nick said softly. " It's just that I feel like you're the only one who I have in this whole world. My parents have always loved my sister more than me and sometimes I just feel alone." Claudia said with tears in her eyes. Nick hugged her tightly and they stayed like that for a long time then Claudia jerked up and said " I got it, yes, I got it!" " What is it ?" Nick asked confused." I know how to bring my bitch sister down and get everything she has." Claudia said with an evil smirk. "What! Why? how? Nick asked completely shocked. " I am going to get everything Miranda is so proud of because I am the one who deserves it and all that she has is mine since we are sisters.So am just getting was is rightfully mine, just in advance ." Claudia said proudly." Really? How exactly are going to do that? You think your sister will hand you everything she worked very hard for on a silver plate all in the name of family and why do you want to ruin your sister? It is not like she offended you or something plus she has what she has today because she worked hard for it all. Why do you want to reap someone else's fruits of hard labour? Claudia why would you ever want to do that to your own sister for crying out loud? What has she ever done to you. All she has ever done is love you and this is your idea of 'thank you'? Christ you're one heartless human being. "

" Shut up Nick I don't what one of your stupid lectures right now and whose side are you on? Need I remind you you are my boyfriend not my sister's okay. And you are making it seem like like l said I wanted to kill her,chop her into a thousand pieces and flush her down the toilet jeez. Claudia snorted. Nick stood there completely dumbstruck. Then he said" so you think your sister will just give you everything just like that. " No she will not but I have a plan." Claudia said.

Three weeks after the Thanksgiving dinner, Mrs Cooper died of a heart attack. Miranda was completely devastated. She cried so much until her eyes were swollen to an extent where her vision was blurry. She felt bad that she did not keep the promise she made to her mother. Her mother died without having the chance to see her grandchildren. Her dad tried to comfort her but she still wept bitterly. Claudia was equally broken but was even more hurt by the fact that their father consoled Miranda more than her. But the truth was that Miranda needed him more than her because she was more attached to her mother than Claudia ever was. Claudia blinded by hatred and jealousy vowed to make her sister suffer until she begged for death.

A month after the death of their mother both ladies went back to there normal lives even though they were not really over the death of their mother. One morning, when Miranda was busy signing documents her assistant Clara came in and told her that some one wanted to see her. "Who is it Clara?" "I do not know president,but he said it was important" " He?" Miranda asked " yes president" Clara answered . " Okay let him in." A few moments later,a tall handsome English man entered her office. His hazel eyes were very mesmerizing and his blonde hair was smartly trimmed. His lips were full and inviting. His skin was tanned and smooth. His body was thick and mascular. There was only one word for him, heavenly.

"Good morning president Cooper," he said in his seductive British accent and kissed the top of her hand. "My name is Nickolas Michelson." "You're welcome Mr Michelson please take a sit. How can I help you sir?" Miranda asked.

" Thank you and please just call me Nick the formalities make me feel unwelcome. And am actually here to help us both, I want to invest in your company president." He said .

" Which company are you from Mr... um Nick?" " Am from QT cooperation." He responded. Miranda slightly frowned " QT cooperation huh, I don't believe I have heard of it,where is it located?" Nick smiled and said" well it is in England so maybe that is why you do not know it. You can look it up if you are having doubts." Miranda smiled lightly and said " Alright let me just gather some information about you and then I will discuss your proposal with the board members I will get back to you tomorrow morning. Now just give me your contact details and I communicate with you as soon as I can."

Nick wrote down his contact information and address and as he stood up to leave he said" I am looking forward to working with you miss beautiful." As soon as he walked out of her office Miranda smiled to herself and let out a deep breath. She somehow found her self thinking about Mr Nickolas Michelson . She imagined how kissing him or being carried in his strong arms would feel like. "I bet it feels like paradise" she mumbled to herself. She snapped out of her daydream and started to look him up. QT was indeed a company in England but she could not find his name anywhere in the company's information and was still wondering why he came all the way from England to invest i her particular company. So she decided to give him a call.

When Nick saw her name pop up on his screen he smiled knowing why she was calling. He decided to pretend like he did not know who was on the other side of the line." Hello who is this please?" " Good evening Mr Michelson, it's Miranda I wanted to ask you a few questions about your company. Is it fine if we meet somewhere?" Miranda said. " Oh miss Cooper sorry for not recognizing your number and I don't mind meeting with you but currently am home and am not feeling too well I think I might have migraines. So I don't know if you can come over at my house and we can talk here." Nick said in a calm but serious tone. Miranda was a bit uncomfortable with the idea of being in a man's house but she convicted herself that she was doing this for her baby ( that is what she called her company) "Alright then I will be there at seven pm." After hanging up the phone she went back to what she was doing. At six pm Miranda knocked off from work.

After putting Nick's address into the GPS of her car she drove off. When she arrived at his outside his house, she packed her car on the street and went to his door and knocked. " Please come in!" Nick yelled from inside. Miranda slowly opened the door and let herself in. She sat down on the couch and waited for Nick. He came down buttoning his shirt and Miranda got to see half of his broad chest she found herself staring at him with her mouth open. He stopped buttoning his shirt when he saw Miranda mouth watering over his body. Miranda closed her eyes and tried to stabilize her breathing. Nick came down and sat opposite her, giving her a front role view to his amazing body. Miranda cursed inside. "So miss Coop..." Miranda please." She quickly cut him. Nick smiled and said" Alright, so what do you want to know, Miranda?" Obviously stressing ' Miranda'. " Um I... I well I wanted to know why your name is not among the company's information and." Miranda struggled to talk." Oh yes, sorry I forgot to mention that I am new in the company so that is why you could not find my name there . But I can assure you that by the end of this month my name will be there." Nick said apologetically. " Alright then one more thing, how much do you want to want to invest in my company and why did you come all the way here to invest in my company. " I want to invest a million dollars and because you are beautiful." Miranda's cheeks burnt red " What? You want to invest all that money in my company because of me?” Nick stood up from his seat and leaned down closer to Miranda, so close that if any of them moved then there lips would collide and whispered in a low deep husky voice " Yes, why are you so surprised?" Miranda subconsciously licked her lips. Nick growled at the gesture and said " please don't do that again it's driving me crazy." Miranda covered her face with her hands. Nick stood up straight and said " Sorry miss Cooper, I am behaving unprofessional right now and I didn't even ask you if you wanted anything. Damn, these migraines are driving me nuts.

Miranda quickly stood up and said "I have to go now thank for your time Mr Michelson I will keep in touch." Afterwards she walked out of the house without waiting for a response.

When she got into her car she took some deep breaths. " What is wrong with me why am I behaving like this. This is not good I need to stop this before it affects my decision making." Claudia said while looking in the mirror. She still could not understand why she was acting like that. After five to ten minutes, Miranda drove home and as soon as she arrived she went straight into the bathroom and afterwards went to sleep.