chapter 6

Don Jones-

I wasn't sure if knowing I was getting married today was supposed to make me happy or not.

It was definitely going to increase my stocks as joining hands with the Silvers international was a big deal. This was certainly a good idea.

The wedding was not until 2 p.m, this was just 8 a.m although I was already in the hall, dressed.

I stared at myself once more in the mirror, I looked stunning in the black custom-made tailored tuxedo I had on. My hair had been greased to the back which I would admit suit me a lot.

A knock came from the door. "Come in."

The door opened and Miss Eri appeared. She looked stunning, I don't think I've ever seen her this beautiful before.

She was dressed in a red knee length gown that showed off her curves. Her hair was left to fall beautifully, she hadn't done a lot of makeup, but her natural self was enough to make a man drool.

I didn't let any of this admiration evident in my face as I just maintained a straight face.

She smiled. "It's your wedding today sir, congratulations."

Normally I would ignore such comments, but I found myself saying "thank you."

My phone began vibrating. I took it from the table where it lay beside me. It was my mom, probably ready to congratulate me or something.

I answered the call, placing it close to my ear. "Yes mom."

"Don," her tone spoke worry.

"What's wrong?" I pulled my brows together, wrinkling it.

"June's no where to be seen, it seems like she's ran away from her wedding."

What! How could she? "I'll come meet you?" I hung up, rushing out of the room I was in, heading to where my mom would obviously be, ignoring Miss Eri's confused and worried expression.

I should have known when she called yesterday disturbing me at work. She was crying that she loves me but can't live a loveless marriage.

I should have suspected then that she was going to do something this stupid. What was wrong with this girl? On the wedding day? What can we do? Everyone's looking for who miss anonymous is and we can't postpone or cancel the wedding, gosh this girl's stupid.

I pushed the door open to where everyone sat worried, my parents, Violin, even June's parents.

My dad was making a call, probably asking someone to look for her. June's mom, Lucy was crying and being comforted by her Personal Assistant. Her dad, Rhys was also making a call. Violin seemed to be dialling June's number while my mom looked stressed out.

They all turned their attention to me when I walked in. "What do you mean she's left? What the heck is her problem?"

"My baby, I don't know where she could be in such dangerous world." Lucy said dramatically.

"This is so bad," dad had ended his call. "What would happen? We've stirred the public interest, now everyone's waiting for Miss anonymous and we have no one to bring to them."

"This would be very terrible for the company." He added, earning a death glare from Lucy.

"Do you seriously only care about your company?" She stood up, eyes bloodshot. "My daughter is out there, no one knows where she is or what she's doing, even her personal assistant is not answering our calls and you're only thinking about the stupid company."

"Calm down." Rhys walked up to her, rubbing her shoulders and ending his call.

I had no time for this drama. Dad's right, this would be very terrible for the stocks.

"What do we do?" Mom looked so worn out, I'd have felt bad for her if the situation wasn't lalready occupying my mind. "We can't call off the wedding at the dine minute neither can we offer any bride, this is not good at all."

"Try her number again." Dad told Violin who immediately complied.

"Are you sure she ran away?" I had to ask, maybe she was kidnapped or something, even worse, maybe she committed suicide. Oh no, she did sound really sad yesterday.

I doubt it, June has always been a girl who loves life. She can't leave because of a man. She always said people who killed themselves for a guy were bee-brained.

"Yes." Mom replied. "She left a note saying she was sorry but can't live a loveless marriage."

Damn! What the heck was wrong with this stupid girl. Now what do I do.

"She even left her phone and other device so we won't trace her, the only person she took with her was Drine, her personal assistant."

Lucy was sobbing more. "My baby." Her sobbing was only infuriating me more. I wanted to shout at her to shut the fuck up.

Everyone was literally tensed, we couldn't cancel the wedding, that'd be terrible neither can we look for a bride at the last minute, or can we?

An idea popped in my head, it wasn't stupid. What do I have to lose? Nothing, absolutely nothing. In fact I'd be losing a lot if I don't go with my plan.

I immediately ran out of the room, completely ignoring the shouts of my name. This was the only chance I had, I couldn't let it go.

I ran quickly till I got to the room, without thinking, I threw the door open and luckily for me, she was standing in front of the mirror, probably observing her beauty.

I knew I was supposed to give this a little more thinking, but I let it come out either way, again what could I lose.

"Miss Eri," she stared at me in surprise. She had probably not expected me to come in like that.

"Let's get married."

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-Eri Sunville-

Was I dreaming or did Don just ask me to marry him? First, he had just barged in when I was trying to fix my makeup and then he asked me to marry him.

I tried to study his expression to figure out if he was joking, but he looked as serious as ever. His face was set in a stern mask, his eyes were narrowed and intense.

Oh God, he was serious. Was this guy mad? "What?" My brows furrowed, forming wrinkles in between my brows.

He walked towards me, I moved backwards, but that didn't stop him from coming closer. "What are you doing?" I asked, my blood literally boiling. What on earth was happening.

I felt my back hut the wall and knew there was no way to go, but he still kept on coming closer.

He stopped coming closer a few inches away from me, we were so close, the scent of his cologne choked my breathing.

"Listen," he started, his minty breath hitting my face. Those dark blue eyes held my hazel eyes, "I know I shouldn't be saying this, especially not at the last minute but I need you to get married to me."

"Are you crazy?" I knew I shouldn't be talking to my boss this way, but who the heck does he think he is telling me to just get married like that. "What do you think I am, stupid?"

"I'll pay it." He sounded eager for me to herself.

"Huh?"

"Suzy's surgery, I pay for it." Woah. That had entered my soul.

Would I really want to spend my entire life with a guy just for money? I can easily get the money if I keep on working.

"I wouldn't get married for $55000." I hated myself for sounding so weak. It looked like he knew he was winning.

"I'll give you $100000."

What?! I have never seen such money since I was born. That was enough to take care of me for my entire life time.

But again, was I going to sell myself for such huge and mouth-watering amount of money. Was I really going to sell myself for $100000?

How on earth would I even tell Suzy and Rose that I sold myself for $100000? They'd think I'm the most stupid person on earth.

"I don't want to spend the rest of my life with you for—"

"Who said you'd be spending the rest of you life with me?" His voice came out hoarse, spending shivers down my spine.

"Huh?"

"I need to get married to you so because June ran away." Oh so that's what this is all about. She was smart enough to run away and now I'm the one who has to cover up her mistake.

He moved backwards, allowing clean air flow into my lungs. "June has been the talk on every media for almost a year now, if we don't show any female, that'd ruin the company's image."

He sounded really concerned. Hmm so he could be this in need, smooth. He looked like he needed my help. "It'll just be for two years, till the media die down, then we'll get a divorce."

Two years was a long time. I don't think I can make this decision without asking Suzy and Rose. They'd be good friends and telk me the right thing to do.

I'm sure if I were to get married for $100000, they'd never forgive me for being so stupid.

"I don't know if this is right, I'll have to ask my friends, I'm sure they'll advise me not to and I don't want you to pester me any more, please you must accept my no."

Was I really talking to my boss in this manner? I just hope he won't take it to heart and fire me after he gets embarrassed in public.

He didn't reply, so I quickly ran to grab my phone that I'd dropped on the table in front of the mirror.

I immediately did a group video call with them both.

"What's popping? How's the wedding going?" Rose spoke first. I did a quick glance at Don whose back was turned to me.

"Listen, I have to telling you something quickly,"

"Is everything okay?" Suzy asked, she sounded tired. I would have asked her what's wrong if I didn't have to speak quickly.

"No, Don's—I mean—Mr Jones' fiancee ran away from the wedding."

"Oh my." They both said in unison

"And now he's asked me to get married to him for $100000." They both gasped, I knew they'd not agree with that. Why on earth would I get married for $100000.

"And what did you say?" Rose asked.

"No of course."

"Are you stupid?" Rose said at the same time Suzy said. "Are you crazy?"

"What?" What was happening?

I heard Don chuckle, then turned to him, he stared at me. I quickly returned my gaze to the phone.

"Why on earth would you do that you stupid girl? $100000! Have you ever seen such money in your life." Rose's annoyed voice just made things even more confusing, what was happening?

"Listen, I didn't want to tell you this before because I didn't want to stress you out but I think my condition is worsening. I've been feeling serious abdominal pain, I've also been feeling really tired these days." Suzy sounded tired.

"Also my urine have changed color, it's darkened. And I've been vomiting after meals. I think the operation needs to start soon."

That was not good, she needed the surgery. Should I just get married?

"The marriage is for two years."

"So it's not forever? So what's your problem?" Rose scoffed. "You must not lose this opportunity."

"Please reconsider it." Suzy had said in a very weak tone. She looked even worse than she sounded.

"How old is she?" Don asked after I hung up.

I turned to him. "She's 21."

There was silence for a while. I must not lose Suzy, no never, there was only one way.

"Okay then, let's get married."