THE SET UP

ISA PERCEPTIVE.

THIRD PERSON POV.

"Isa, wake up," Isa had heard someone calling, a smooth voice that made her want to sleep even more, but with the gentle tap, she knew she had to open her eyes, blocking them from the bright light.

"Oh good, you are up, I just got a report that reporters are heading to this building, with your ex fiance," Xavier informed.

"Was that why you woke me up?" She grumbled, slowly sitting to find a sharp pain just beneath your abdomen and then the headache.

She remembers drinking with him but after the third, she couldn't think of anything to remember anymore.

"Regretting already?" He asked, based on her sour look. "Would regretting change the fact I just slept with you," She asked back, slowly standing up, but found herself unable to stand.

"Beside, if we run, he would win, it would make it look like we are having an affair, he would have the public sympathy, which could affect my stock," She continues.

"So, do we suggest we tell them we are dating then break it up a week after or so?" He asked while she groaned.

No, Thomas would only make her look like the curse one. "Mr. King, last time I checked, you were still unmarried," She brought up as he grinned.

"What's makes you think you are the perfect wife for me?" He inquired.

"One, I have my own money so you don't need to worry about me being afters yours, two, I will let you carry on with whosoever you please to be, three I'm bold and confident and capable of handling my business so you don't need to worry, lastly, it's seems I didn't only catch your attention last night but I left you satisfied" She listed.

Xavier smiled widely before going to clap his hand. "They are all good point but if I'm getting married, it would be till death do us apart," he says.

"Meaning you can't leave me but I can divorce you," he added. "Deal," She mumbled, surprising him.

"We will get married tomorrow, by the morning, no wasting time," he instructed, bringing out his phone.

After a few minutes of his call, their marriage was announced. "Now let's go, the reporters are waiting," He grinned, offering his hands.

Isa first looks at his hands and then at him, yes she was crazy, accepting the marriage even with his demands, yet she knows Thomas how much this would affect and destabilize him, once she is done with dealing with him and her family, she will find a way out of this marriage.

XAVIER PERCEPTIVE.

THIRD PERSON POV.

FLASHBACKS.

"Boss, we were able to delay her investors from meeting today, just like you asked," Xavier Secretary.

"And her sister had already met with her fiance today, since they would be expecting her to close really late," He added..

"Good, have someone monitor her, once she leaves the house, tell me, keep track of where she goes," He instructed before ending the call.

The fact that today, he would finally be meeting her got him excited, he just couldn't wait, nor could he concentrate on work.

He decided to drive, hoping to close the pace between them. The plan was simple: they would meet, he would make sure she could confide in him and then they would date and after he seemed to have gained her trust, he would marry her.

He recited this in his head, too often he didn't hear his phone ring, not until it rang for the third time.

"Sir, she is currently heading to your night club," he was informed. "Good, I know a shortcut, I will be there shortly," Xavier announced, tossing his phone away and increasing the speed.

"Drinking, I thought she wasn't an alcoholic," he mumbled to himself. "But then, having a one night stand with her and then being her friend afterwards could be a good way," he went on, an evil grin on his face.

He got there and parked his car, his eyes had caught her car there also, giving him a sense of relief that she hadn't left.

It wouldn't be hard to locate her, his bar man was attentive, all he had to do was describe her and he could tell him where she could be.

With this, Xavier bras in, not paying attention to his environment, thus bumping into her.

"I'm sorry," he muttered, but paused when their eyes met. Damn she was beautiful, the picture his secretary had gotten must be of low quality.

But no, now wasn't the time to be lost in her looks, he was here for an objective and he would need to fulfill it.

FLASH BACK ENDS.

Looking at the naked Isa sleeping peacefully close to him, he couldn't help laughing to himself.

Coincidentally bumping into each other had played well for her. All through he had thought about how he would meet her, how he would converse with her because he had heard she was a tough one to talk to.

Yet he just had amazing sex with her last night. And now, she was speeding things up by asking them to get married.

He couldn't understand how someone could be bold yet dumb at the same time, she is willing to risk marrying a stranger just to get revenge..

Interesting, well why would he deny such an offer, after all for as long as he can remember, he had only wanted to marry her.

"Xavier," he heard his name being called out by her. She had accepted his hands, yet he seems to have a new idea, pulling her and holding her by the waist.

"Don't worry, you won't be questioned much, as my team will personally make sure you will be escorted safely to the car," He informed with a grin.

"I will also cover the story of how we met and why we choose to get married," He added.

"Do as you please," She replied, a statement that made him grin.

"You will also be picked up this evening, they will handle your dress, make up and your gown," he added.

"No need, I can handle myself," She cut in. "Fine then, I will send the time, don't be late," He added, before opening the door.

With his men blocking the reporter's, they were able to make it to her car, where he had kissed her publicly on the cheek before leaving.

"Nathan, clear my schedule for today and the next three weeks, also plan a wedding tomorrow, it's should be huge and send an invite with a threat, anyone that does not attend will become my enemy," he added with a smirk.

"On it si..," Xavier ended the call without letting him finish.

He had stopped to buy some flowers, chocolate and expensive jewelry, those would be his peace offering. As he approached the house, he could smell the freshly baked cake.

No doubt she was in the kitchen, prepping dinner. "Nathan called," he heard her say from the door, before seeing her appear in front of him, wearing his t-shirt and nothing on, no undies, no bra, just how he likes it.

"Hey love," He greeted, going to kiss her but she dodge, leaving him standing. "Only flowers," She asked, displeased at him.

"And chocolate and new diamond necklace," he presented, the necklace catching her attention.

"I know it's not easy seeing your husband getting married to someone else but I assure you, things are already moving faster than planned, by tomorrow, we will be getting married and our plan would start, so just trust me," He pleaded.

"When you put it like that," she mumbled, a smile playing on her lips. "Tell me, how did you get that dumbass to marry you," She asked, walking toward the kitchen.

"She brought it up herself, apparently she hated her boyfriend so much, she would want to do anything for revenge, even getting married to her enemy," He explained.

"Now thank me, because it was my idea to use hypnosis on her boyfriend to cheat on her, to hate you and to desire her wealth, Beside her step sister would do anything to hurt her, what a predictable family" She grinned, placing the plate down on the table.

"Thank you, your majesty, for being so smart,"He gestured, bowing down with his head low. They laughed as he proceeded to help her prepare and set the table.

The drugs you gave me worked on her perfectly well, she (Isa) was a sex beast" He added.

"I will be the best husband while we are on our honeymoon and when she comes back" he stopped, a devilish grin on his face.

"I wonder if she would still remember me," The lady mumbled. "I heard the accident wipe some of her memories, if she did, I would love to see the look on her face when she sees me," She went on, taking her seat.

Xavier offered to pour wine but she rejected. "I can't drink that honey," She says, pulling out something from her bag.

"Why are you sick?" He asked out of concern, these used to be her favorite. Rather than answering, she drops the pregnancy test in front of him as well as a doctor report.

"Six weeks gone," She murmured as he scanned the papers, his frown replaced with a smile. He immediately picked her up, spinning her around.

"Oh my goodness, you should have told me sooner," He mumbled. "I went to the doctor to confirm," She explained.

"Xavier," She called in a serious tone. "I don't want my child to be illegitimate, so you better hurry up with this project, alright," she complained.

"I promise my love, before our child is born, I will have rounded up everything, don't worry, I will make sure to give her a cruel death," he assured, placing one hand on her belly.

"But what if tomorrow, she back away from the wedding, what if she doesn't attend, then our efforts would be put to waste," She grumbled.

"Relax love, Isa will show up tomorrow and then her doom begins, nothing is going ruin our plan," he assured.