The Proposition Novels & Stories

“I felt like a scoundrel…” “Isn’t that what you are?” I cut him off, irritated. His eyes seem to grow even colder and harsher. Damn, Julia, you’re not helping! “What did you say?” Bennett takes a threatening step closer to me. “What would you call someone who took advantage of a person who needed their help, Mr. Bennett? What name would you give to a man who propositioned a vulnerable woman and dissuaded her from leaving his bed in exchange for money?” “I didn’t know!” he growls.

His day hadn't gone well,and he was frustrated and irritated at the slow progress of the project. Now after seeing her he was horny as hell. He wasn't going to force her. If she wasn't interested they'd move on and forget about it. It would probably be for the best anyway,he knew the nature of his proposition was both inappropriate and insane. “He should just withdraw his offer now and shrug it off”,he reasoned. “Yes,thank you” Her whispered words brought his train of thoughts to an instant stop. His jaw dropped as he watched her. The shapely defined features of her hair move forward to hide her face,the gesture was so little yet so sensual.

But she wasn’t done. “I get that Alice is the mother of your child,” she said. “But you can’t have two families.” “It’s either you choose me—or them.” “Make a choice.” What a foolish way of talking, I thought quietly as I returned to the table. QUESTION OF THE DAY Millie feels threatened by Alice’s presence in the house. Will she let her emotions consume her—or will she learn to control them?

Dean thought, of course it's good to do charity, but it's better to teach them how to fish instead of giving fish away. Charity like giving fish can only solve the immediate problem, but the underlying problem still exists. Doesn't solve anything. If Daisy knew Dean's thoughts, she said; “too many reasons. If don’t want to give whoever anything, don’t say any words, let the air be fresh.” Because people like to analyze, give a lot of reasons, and never do any practical actions.

She pressed, seemingly not convinced. "Nope! We're definitely not together." As I answered I could feel my face starting to tinge pink, and I hoped she wouldn't notice in the dim lighting. I'm not even sure why I was flushed. I think it was from the wine as much as from thinking of Jax and I together. It was a thought that I knew I couldn't entertain, as much as I was beginning to like having him around. "Well in thaaaaat case... I have a proposition for you," Hannah said, pulling me from my thoughts.

"But mama you told me that no one can go against the head of the haveli if he is the head, then how Uncle Haider, without his consent, will help us?" "I know my Zahra, but we can hope that he has passed on his position as a "head" to one of his son or grandson, then we might have some chances to stay in there," she affirmed. "Even so, he is still the eldest, how come someone can go against him?" "Being the eldest and being the head are two different things, if the head approved it, regardless of the consent of the eldest person in the household, it still has to happen no matter what."

"Maybe I should just finish the proposal first. There are doctors at the hospital anyway." I forced a smile and urged him, "This is a life-or-death situation. You need to go. I've got my own schedule to stick to." Drew breathed out a relieved sigh. "You've really matured so much. When you come back, I promise I'll make it up to you." With that, he slammed the gas pedal and sped off, leaving a crowd of stunned onlookers behind. I smiled and hailed a cab. By now, I had learned to expect proposals that ended in disappointment.

With each word he reads from my proposal, my breathing is getting heavier. Finally, he closes the file and gazes directly at me. Fear in my eyes is obvious, something that anyone could easily catch. At that same moment, I’m curling my toes. “I apologize, Miss Bennett, but — we can’t accept your proposal. The story is good, but the budget is not manageable. You should try somewhere else.” He utters in a hoarse voice, echoing the same words I’ve been hearing for the past three months.

Lily's POV: Almost a week had passed. And there are things bothering me in a good and bad way both. By good I mean, Ace haven't figured out yet about the red file missing from his office. Grandpa is finally getting discharged to come back home. By bad I mean, I don't know what will happen next. Things are fine. Grandpa is fine. But I really have no idea where it leads to Ace's and mine relationship. Because he did make a deal. And that deal stated that it was for me to stay with him until Grandpa gets fine.

bye "Theo James thinking about the marriage affair , he made a vow never to be hitched with any woman . Crazy how you can love , either through death or divorce and at the same time hate one another . James wasnt into anything related to marriage or love not that he hated it but he doesn't want to be tied with anyone .He knew love is like a game of chess , you loose or gain . He knew some love lasted but thats of you found the right person. james wasnt too interested in finding the right person not with what he had been through .He had reason for staying as a bachelor , which he had vowed to himself . If he wanted to get married it would be for procreation and not love.