CHAPTER 4

"Fine, if that's what you want. But one more thing—" I raised an eyebrow at his "one more thing."

"You will follow my rules, Anaya," he said with a smile. It was just the two of us in the office now because he had already sent away the maid who had come to me earlier.

"And what kind of rules are those, Mister Kael?" I raised my eyebrow to show him that I was annoyed with him. We just met, and he's already talking about rules!

"My first rule, Anaya... Don't ignore my calls or messages; always respond to my calls and messages promptly. I hate late replies, Anaya, so be careful, or you will always face my punishment." I suddenly felt uneasy because of what he said.

"And use this phone always. No more phones allowed, only this phone, and take this bracelet. Always wear this wherever you go, and whatever you do, understand, Anaya?" I gaped at what he said because he gave me an expensive cellphone that I had dreamed of owning my whole life, but it's so expensive.

"I'm serious about this." My eyes shone because of what he said, and I kept looking at the phone he was holding.

"Yes, and before that, there is my second and last rule for you, Anaya, flirting or being overly friendly with other male colleagues, even if it's just friendly banter, to make me jealous or make me mad, so stay away from those boys, or you want me to kill them (evil grin), so always maintain professional distance, my wife." He said at length, handing me the phone, which I didn't refuse. I don't have a phone anymore, so I'll grab this opportunity. Where else can I find one? I won't spend money on a new phone.

"Do you understand me, Anaya?" He said seriously when he noticed my eyes still looking at the phone he gave me.

"Of course, I understand you, I'm not stupid. But seriously, this phone is amazing! Is it really mine? No strings attached?" I said, just making sure, because he might be joking.

"By the way, it's already 7 o'clock, I'm going to work now. Thanks again for the phone!" I said with a smile; he just nodded in response.

"Don't forget my rules, Anaya," he warned me.

"Whatever, Mister Kael." I rolled my eyes, then I left his office and went to take a shower so I could go to my own work.

I thought the ordeal was over, but it wasn't. As I left the mansion, I was stopped by two bodyguards. Apparently, Kael had ordered them to watch over me and be my drivers. Wow, he's really rich. I had no choice but to comply; it was their boss's order. I didn't want to go back to my parents. I hated that even more. I'll just have to go along with Kael for now, even though I don't love him.

Before we even got far from Kael's mansion, I was amazed by its size. It's a good thing I didn't get lost, although I only really saw the bedroom and living room in those two days.

It's a good thing there wasn't traffic. So I easily arrived at the company where I work. Of course, I got off far from my workplace. I don't want my colleagues to see me and say I have a sugar daddy.

But the two bodyguards were still watching me, even though they were far away.

I'm now facing a large company. I've only been working here for a year and don't have many close friends. I have some, but only one.

~~ G Corp Company ~~

One of the biggest companies in the Philippines, with the largest branches in different countries, and I'm one of the lucky ones who got accepted to work for them.

I sighed as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I stopped by the CR to retouch my face. I've been absent from work for two days, and I know Tasya, my manager and above all, my friend, even though she's so grumpy, is worried. I didn't mean to, but I can't tell her the truth either. Everything is too complicated.

I can't just suddenly tell her that I got married to a stranger I met on the side of the hotel (where my wedding with Dave was supposed to be held).

The truth is, I'm still confused about everything; my brain can't process it yet. I'm going crazy choosing to marry a stranger I met on the side of the road, but it seems like my life got better even though he's a stranger I only met for a short time.

I shook my head and started applying foundation to my face and a little lipstick so I wouldn't look haggard.

The problem is, I don't know how to tell Tasya everything. How will I explain my absence? How will I say that I have a husband, and take note, a rich one? I'm scared of her reaction. She might scold me, and she might kick me out of the company.