CEO's Paid Bride.

Hearing my alarm ring in the morning was one of my worst things. I stretched my hand towards my bedside table, switching off the very disturbing alarm. Then sluggishly climbed down the bed. Walking into the bathroom I took off my clothes and went straight into the shower. I'll be having a really quick bath today because I'm already late for work.

After my bath, I walked to the kitchen with a blue towel wrapped firmly around my breast.

Hopefully there was half a loaf of bread in my fridge, so I pulled it out and applied some spread on them before eating.

My entire kitchen looks like a desert, it's so empty and frustrating. Am hoping to get paid today cause I don't see myself surviving on just bread.

Brianna Salvador is the name I was given by my parents and it's what everyone calls me. I am a twenty three years old lady trying to be independent.

I told mom and dad, I was going to become rich and survive without their help, I don't need them to survive but darn am thinking of moving back home.

This house was given to me by the three star hotel I work for and I bless God for it.

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I walked out of my house once I was done dressing then I headed to the hotel which was not very far from my house.

"Hi Jeff" I greeted the guard man before walking into the hotel.

I was dressed in my very beautiful and neatly ironed waitress uniform.

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"Brianna! Hurry up. We're having visitors soon" the head chef ordered as I walked quickly with the tray in my hand.

B&B has been my saving grace since I moved into this state, although the pay is little I'll still take it besides I was given a beautiful house.

Our hotel and restaurant is one of the best in the state so many rich people come here to eat and rest.

I served the table, the food I carried and walked back to the kitchen to get more.

The hotel was full like every normal day but we still had a very important guest coming, at least that was what I heard.

I don't have shifts. I work full time and that was why Mrs Barbara had given me a house to stay in, I am so lucky.

"Brianna! The guest just arrived. Go take their orders'' the hotel manager rolled out nervously.

I picked up the menu and walked to the table which was occupied by two men.

"Welcome to B & B. Can I take your orders?" I asked them to hand them the menu.

The man in a very dark suit that had a crumpled and grumpy look stared at me for some seconds and it only took the godly manner inside of me to not give him a very hard glare.

I noticed his eyes climbed my body. He looked at me like I was some sort of thing.

Diego's POV.

I couldn't be more angrier today. Stepping my feet into such low class hotel felt like an insult to me. I fuçking hate three star hotels, they don't have value, they're nothing less than motels to me.

Now I am going to be spending my night in this hotel.

The mare thought of how the bedsheets would feel once I lay on them sent irritation around my body.

I own seven star hotels and more, am so used to the comfort of my home and high rated hotels and I don't see myself settling for anything less.

I watched as a waitress walk to us with a menu in her hands. I bet they'll serve rubbish.

I stared at her from need to toe. She's hot I won't lie.

She has cloudy blue eyes and very tiny lips. Her cheeks were torn into a beautiful smile and I loved it. She's cute.

"I'll have a latte and some coconut biscuits" I said looking at my manager who also stared at her.

"And you sir?".

"Umh. French toast and warm chocolate drink"He flashed her a smile.

What's he smiling for, when his boss is feeling uncomfortable?

We both watched as she swayed her hips out of our sight.

I turned to him angrily.

"What were you smiling at? Am I feeling uncomfortable and you're smiling?"

"No sir. He bowed his head nervously.

After a few minutes we were served our food by the waitress.

I didn't have much strength, I was obviously tired from the flight.

My Granny had asked me to see her today. Like the old woman called me to come see her. I was in Italy when I received her call, she sounded a little bit worried and sick so I had to come see her.

I'll be leaving this hotel tomorrow cause I still have other things to do. I have a business meeting here.

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Few hours later I was done with my meeting and I retired to my suite.

Honestly, I expected worse from the hotel but damn their hospitality was good.

The room was quite nice but I wouldn't compare it to my house in Italy or any of my hotels.

Since I had no work to do, I just retired to bed.

The next morning.

I yawned tiredly getting up from the bed. I have to see my grandma today, otherwise I'll land into shit, I can't delay my visit any longer.

I had a very normal and warm bath, dressed up and I was ready to leave.

Walking out of the room. The first person I saw was my manager, he was already heading to my room, I handed him my bag and walked with him following behind.

I didn't have time for breakfast , I just wanted to go and see my grandma so I can know she's okay

The hotel management bade us as we entered the car.

"Drive" I ordered my driver.

The road was kind of muddy because it rained heavily last night.

"Drive faster!" I ordered again.

In the blink of an eye.

"Oh my god."My manager yelled startlingly at me.

"What happened?", I asked and noticed the driver was stopping the car.

"Sir we splashed muddy water on that lady over there"

I turned and saw her standing looking at our car.

"So, why did you stop? Drive this fucking car"I yelled, making the driver scared. He instantly drove off

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I bent to tie my shoe properly when a huge rock flew into my car breaking my windshield at the back and gave a crack to the front one.

"It's the hot waitress sir" My manager alerted me. The driver had already stopped the car but I urged him to continue.

"You'll get her when I ask you to"

Brianna's POV.

I walked along the very muddy street. In Fact I tiptoed because it was really muddy. I wonder why this particular place always has problems, even after it was fixed, I didn't want my shoe getting soiled.

Just then this very fancy black car drove past me splashing me with the disgusting muddy water.

Immediately the driver noticed he stopped but after some seconds he drove off.

Like wtf. He splashed me with this muddy water and he couldn't apologize.

I became so angry.

Cleaning my eyes properly, I picked a rock that stood at the side of the road and threw it at the car. Which cost the windshield to break.

I gasped in fear and ran away.

I fuçking ran for my life when I hit the car.

My life is going to be over if the owner gets me.

I turned and noticed that no one was following me, maybe they knew they were at the wrong. I smiled.

Since I was dirty, I had to go back to the house to get changed.

Diego's POV

I'll surely get her for destroying my car, that's a promise.

My car arrived at grandma's huge estate. I immediately got down from the car.

"Sir what should we do about the car?"My manager asked as I looked at my brand new car worth millions that just got damaged.

"Just pack it. I'll tell you what to do"

When I entered the mansion, it had this welcoming atmosphere.

The entire environment was at peace giving me this homely feeling. I smiled as I walked in and was graced with the smell of my favorite food.

"Diego!"Grandma called in her very Italic accent.

"Grandma. How have you been all this while?"I asked pulling her into a very warm hug.

Her hug was warm and I felt so at peace in her hand. It felt like I was wrapped in a thick sheet that covered me from all danger.

"I have been very good and I still am."she rolled as her cheek turned red.

It was obvious that she missed me and was happy to see me.

Even if grandma is old she's still very pretty. Her always big smile had made her face wrinkle but I still love her.

"How are you son?"

"Am fine,"I answered, withdrawing from the hug.

Grandma stretched her head out. She turned like she was in search of something.

"Where is she?" She asked.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Your, Your girlfriend."she stuttered, shaking her head.

No no no this old woman. No, she didn't call me here to ask about my girlfriend.

Grandma has been bugging me to get married since the past few years now but fuck, I ain't ready and I don't think I do marriages, I only fuçk the hell out of girls.

"Grandma, there's no girlfriend. Just me" I answered and she let go of my hand instantly.

"You promised me you'd bring her home last year"she yelled at me..

"Granny. I just haven't seen the right lady"I tried touching her shoulders but she moved.

"Granny, I am extremely tired after I get some rest we can talk about this okay"

"Yasmin!"Grandma called.

"Yes granny!"her tiny voice answered from the far away kitchen.

"Yasmin!"I called in shock as she walked towards us.

Yasmin has turned into a fine young lady. She was just a small child when I left for italy.

"Diego!"she called in surprise.

"Oh my goodness Diego. When did you arrive?"she asked, pulling me into a brief hug.

"Yasmin don't talk to him."Grandma yells, making us pull away in shock.

"Granny what happened?" She asked.

"Take me to my room Yasmin. I don't want to talk to him"

I sighed giving grandma an eye roll which she returned with a scornful glare.

Yasmin is my cousin, she's been staying with grandma since she was about seven or so. But now she looks so matured. I wonder how old she is now.

"Adele!"Yasmin called. Immediately a maid came running.

"Take cousin's things to his room"

"Yes Miss"

"I'm starving Yasmin. I wanna have breakfast"

"Adele. You heard him, serve him. I'll be back soon"

I watched Yasmin take grandma to her room. Grandma kept looking at me like I've sinned or something.

"Adele, don't give him food. There's no food for the wicked." She rasped realising a grunt before moving towards the stairs with Yasmin following suit.

Yasmin's POV

I had already prepaid dinner for the family. Since my cousin was here, dinner had to be extra special.

We sat on our very big dinner table eating in silence.

"Umh cousin since your here they'll be no need to talk over the phone"

"Yeah!"

"Well I'll be getting married in two months' time"I smiled. The fact I'll be marrying theam of my dreams still give me shock.

"Married? Wait, you're getting married, how old are you?"he asked in disbelief.

I chuckled, realising a smile. "Am twenty three"

"I thought you were nineteen"

"Common Cousin am twenty three"

I turned and noticed the way Granny glared at Diego. If looks could kill, he would have been dead by now.

"Yasmin, I have a beautiful gift for you." Grandma spoke, realising a smile.

She dropped her fork then sent a very hard glare to Diego.

"I'll be handing over the De Lucas property to you."

"What are you saying granny? De Lucas belongs to me"Diego frowned.

"Granny, you don't need to do that. My fiance are financially stable. Even if we don't work for years, we'll still have enough"

"Shut up girl !"She fired.

"Granny, I own De Lucas, you can't just give it to Yasmin"

"And even if you do give it to me Granny, I won't take it".

"Then I'll give it to the government. Cause it's the same thing that'll happen in a few years time if I give it to Diego, since he doesn't want to have a family to pass it on to, it will go to the government when he dies, so why not quicken the process. Let's give it now"

"Granny stop pulling my legs"Diego sighed out facing his food.

"Am not pulling your legs Diego. My lawyer will be here tomorrow"She said, dropping her fork on the table.

"Diego what did you do to her, I have never seen her this angry. Please know it's not good for her health"I explained taking a stand from my chair, immediately following granny.

Diego's POV.

The next morning, I stood on my balcony as I scrutinized the massive yard. The morning breeze did wonders on my very soft skin.

Well I am on Vacation and I don't need to work or stress.

Just then my eyes met with my car. Gosh! It looked a mess, that lady will most definitely pay dearly for doing this to my car. I mean we didn't splash the water on her purposely.

I pounded on what to do to her and what to do to my granny, before taking my phone to my ear.

"Get me that lady"I ordered.

She's fuçking going to hate her life once I am done with her.

She'll pay me back..

I am still borderd about my grandma. I mean the woman wants me to get married but am in no way ready for a relationship talk more of a marriage.

Just then this car pulled over in the compound and a man with a very fat tummy came out of it..

Why do I have a feeling this means danger

I watched the guards take the man into the mansion.

Could this man be the lawyer? Granny was only pulling my legs right?

I quickly put on my shirt and walked out of my room heading to the main room.

There Grandma was eating some biscuits, Yasmin was seated beside her but she was engaged in her phone.

"Mr Noel. Come have breakfast." She smiled at him.

"Oh no. Madam. I have other things to do so I would like us to go into business now" she nodded his head.

I watched them exchange pleasantries, smiles and laughter before she turned to me. She knew I was watching. I swallowed the lump that formed in my throat then gave her this questioning look which she returned with a smirk. Grandma ma! This old woman, she meant what she said over dinner.

"You see Me Noel. I have decided to give all my properties to the government. I want to help the poor, I'll be dying soon and there'll be no one to succeed me"she rolled her words out so dramatically.

"Madam, what are you saying? You have Yasmin and Diego to succeed you" The lawyer said and Yasmin gave a sigh.

"Nah ah. I really don't need such in my life. Just count me out" she said getting up from the sofa.

"Then Diego here can take it on".

"No. Diego isn' worthy of such responsibility, besides he isn't of my descendant." She said, making my jaw drop.

"What are you saying granny am your grandson?" I said walking to her.

"You're not. You can't be my grandchild" she spat out.

This is wickedness, what did I do to this woman? So I'll watch her give my property to the government.

"Madam. If this is what you want then I'll go to court and prepare the papers. I'll also inform the government committee once they give their approval I'll send the documents to you for your signatures then you'll hand it offer to the government officials"' he said.

"That would be wonderful. But when do I expect it?"

"In the next three days"

"That's great. Thanks for your help Mr Noel, I'll see you in the next three days" She said

Once the man was out of the house I turned to her.with anger boiling in me. " Granny, what is all this?"

"Never raise your voice at me Diego" she yelled.

"But Granny, you're giving my things out. I own all of this"

"Like I said Mr, you're not worthy of the responsibility. By responsibility I mean you don't have a family"

"Granny please stop this"

"I'll stop in three days, that's if you can get married in three days."

"So you mean if I get married in three days you'll give back my inheritance?" I questioned.

"No. I'll hold in for a while the moment your.wife becomes pregnant I'll sign it over to you"

"Pregnant! Granny no." I almost went on my knees.

"This won't work on me son" she sighed before walking out on me.

Granny has always been hot headed and strict.

She has a way of getting whatever she wants.

I sat on the cold floor as I began to ponder on my life.

If I lose the inheritance it means I'll become a nobody.

I own a few businesses but those businesses won't make me super rich like my inheritance would.

"Oh Diego. I forgot to tell you this. I also froze all your accounts" she said.

"Granny no. No! Please no"

I don't know if this woman is really my grandma, she acts like she picked me from the street.

God how did I get here.

hours later

Brianna's POV.

The restaurant was filled up as always, I served the people on the huge table and went back to get other food left to serve.

"Brianna. Someone is here for you" the manager said, walking into the kitchen area.

"Okay. I'll be there sir. I'll just serve the last table".

"No, let it be. Go to the car outside someone is waiting for you"

Dropping the tray of food I walked to the car section to see a very flashy car.

Woah! Who the hell wants to see me.

I got to the car and the tinted glass whined revealing a very familiar man.

I scratched my head trying to remember where I had seen him but my brain was numb.

"Get in the car!" He ordered.

"Why?"

"Just get in the car missy. We have business to discuss"

"What business is that?" I asked again.

Of course I am curious, who does business this way?

Like I should just get myself into the car.

"Its worth millions dear" he smiled at me.

"Just get in. I just want to talk".

I gulped hard, then opened the door and got in.

"The moment I got in the man locked the door, ignited the car and zoomed off

"Where are we going too sir?"

Oh my, I'm in big soup. This man wants to kill me.

"God, I did nothing wrong. I'm you girl right? Come save me saviour" I cried.

Why did I get into this car? Have I become so in need of money?

Very soon we got to a very nice compound. A bungalow was built in the very pretty compound.

"Get down boss wants to see you"

Just then I recalled the man's face. He was the man that kept staring at me in the restaurant the other day.

We walked into the empty bungalow to meet a man who was sitting with his back against us.

"So you're here?" His thick harsh and manipulative voice came.