Chapter 2 .

Alicia walked through the city streets, her mind buzzing with a mixture of confusion and intrigue. The proposal Gregg Allman had presented lingered like a question mark in the air. The vibrant city lights reflected in her eyes, mirroring the internal turmoil of her thoughts.

Who wouldn't want to accept the proposal with Gregg Allman? Though she hasn't seen him face to face until that day, she has been hearing about him from her Dad and her Friend, Sam. He's a young Billionaire who doesn't take back his words.

Other Girls would have take the job instantly without Having to think about it first. But Alicia wouldn't pus herself in to what she's going to regret in the future just because she needed a job to take care of herself.

Entering her modest apartment, Alicia kicked off her shoes and sank onto the couch. The city's hum echoed through the walls, creating a backdrop for the whirlwind of emotions she was experiencing. The thought of a marriage contract with a man she has never met, a billionaire no less, seemed like a plot lifted from the pages of a novel.

" I really Need a Job. What am I going to do now?" She Shook her head. Her legs ached from walking all the way home. She didn't even have a penny to spend on a Public Bus talk more of a Taxi. Her Daddy didn't leave her with anything, He left her to cater for herself.

She retrieved Gregg's business card from her bag, turning it over in her hands as if seeking answers in its glossy surface. HAVEN was broadly written on it. It was indeed an Haven, no doubt about that. The company was so Quiet that you wouldn't know there were people working in there .

As she sat on her couch, surrounded by the silence of her apartment, Alicia allowed herself to revisit the past. She recalled the laughter, the shared secrets, and the innocent dreams she and her Dad had woven together before being separated.

" I missed you so much Daddy, how I wish you will come back" She wiped the drop of tears on her face and inhaled deeply. Crying won't help her, it's better she stop it but she couldn't just help it. She was all alone with no one to call her own. Now, she feels what Orphans feels.

The city's skyline shimmered through her window, a tapestry of lights that spoke of both opportunity and challenge. Alicia wrestled with the idea of a marriage contract, a union on paper that held the promise of financial stability. It was a good offer, one that could alleviate the uncertainties of her current job hunt. Yet, beneath the reality, a deeper connection tugged at her heartstrings.

She found herself lost in a sea of contemplation, the waves of uncertainty crashing against the shores of her thoughts. Could she enter into such a peculiar arrangement, and what mysteries would it unlock? The question of whether Gregg's proposal was driven solely by business or if there was a something different lingering in the shadows remained unanswered.

" This is Normal between Business dude, they'll go extra miles to do something like this for their Business to rise. But is he doing this for that? Or does he have his own motive?" She couldn't fathom.

Alicia's fingers traced the edge of Gregg's business card as she mulled over the possibilities. She imagined the high-society events, the glamorous façade of a life entwined with a billionaire. The allure of financial security beckoned.

As the night deepened, Alicia's apartment became a haven for contemplation. The soft glow of the city outside painted a canvas of reflection on her face. She gazed at her reflection in the window, questioning the path laid out before her. The city below seemed to hold the answers to her unspoken inquiries, its rhythm a comforting backdrop to the turbulence within.

The notion of destiny danced in her mind like a delicate waltz. Was this unexpected encounter with Gregg a mere coincidence, or was it a carefully orchestrated twist of fate? The universe seemed to be whispering its secrets, urging Alicia to listen.

With resolve building within her, Alicia decided to explore the possibility further. She retrieved a notebook and pen, the blank pages inviting her to pen down the swirling thoughts and emotions. Each stroke of the pen became a step towards clarity, a journey into the unknown depths of her own desires and aspirations.

That was her first time writing in that book Gifted to her by her late Dad. She decided to make it her Diary, starting with her encounter with Gregg that day and his proposal.

The city outside continued its relentless pace, but within the walls of Alicia's apartment, a quiet determination took root. The decision to embrace or reject Gregg's proposal hung in the balance, and as Alicia poured her thoughts onto the pages, she felt a sense of empowerment.

" Should I Call Sam and ask for his Assistant? Maybe he's going to give me an Advice that will work" She reached for her phone to contact her friend but then changed her mind. " What if Sam tries to talk me out of this? Or what if he thinks I'll be after Gregg's Money? He's over protective at times and I know he's going to stop me from doing this" She nodded her head in affirmation.

She closed the Book, dropped it on the bed side table and took in a deep breath. " I have to accept this offer, I need the money. And come to think of it, he is going to turn me in to a princess. Who knows, he might decide to make me his real wife if I act Nicely" She giggled

Alicia went inside the bathroom for a fresh shower for the night. Even though she didn't have anything to eat at home that day, she wouldn't keep herself messy. She went to the kitchen and the only thing she could find was water.

" Better than nothing" She Uncapped it and gulped down the entire water in the Bottle. " Time to sleep. Who knows what I am going to eat tomorrow after telling Gregg I agreed to his proposal?" She happily went back to the room and lay down on her bed.