My Bossy Husband

CHAPTER ONE

"Mum...I don't care. I don't want to know about him or anything because I am not going to marry him!", Rachel shouted at top of her voice, fuming.

She just came back from South Korea, having completed her education only for her mother to inform her about her arranged marriage with an unknown man.

She has never thought of getting married this way. I mean, who in this era is still bound by arranged marriage, she thought. Since she arrived, her mother has been pestering her about the issue and she has no idea how to accept that.

"You think it's a choice, lady?.. This was your father's wish to marry the son of his childhood friend.", Madeline pointed out, as she set the table for breakfast while

Rachel bothered herself with the unclean dishes. Hearing her father being called made her weak. Her name is in her while before continuing. Seeing her so quiet, she regretted mentioning her father but it is already late. She finished washing the dishes without uttering another word.

"Come let's eat," Madeline said as she settled down on the chair. Wiping her hand with the kitchen towel, she sat opposite her mother without saying a word.

"I will be going for an interview at Dante's company tomorrow. I applied on my way back and they asked me to come for the interview,'' Rachel said after moments of silence. She hasn't eaten much, only touching and playing with the food.

"But don't you think you should rest, you just arrived two days ago", Madeline suggested;

"I have already rested enough."She replied, standing up with plates in her hands.

"Will you be doing anything today"

"Yes, I would like to get a suit for the interview", with this, she went straight to her room without a word.

Rachel is a jovial and cheerful girl, little issues don't get to her easily but when it comes to her father, it is a different case.

She grew up with both her parents but she is more fond of her father. Being an only child, she has received extra care, attention, and love from her father so much that people usually call her Daddy's girl.

He does not let any harm come to her and even if he wants to go to work, he would take her along leaving their mother at home. Her mom is usually left out but that does not mean they love her. The whole family loves each other.

She would always trouble her mom and run to her father but she is not here anymore. She rarely talks about him because it only adds to her pain.

She missed him, she did. She can remember the night he called her before he took his final breath. It was five years ago but the incident is still vivid in her mind

He called Madeline and asked her to give the phone to her. Unknown to them, he was having his final breath

.

"Hello... Princess", he said over the phone, in a raspy voice. He struggled to hold his abdominal bleeding, they just had an accident while he was coming back from work. It was a hit-and-run accident. The driver who caused the accident refused to stop. He came out of the car after struggling so much but he already knew he wouldn't make it.

"Yes ..daddy. I can't wait for you to be back. The birthday party was fun and you need to see how I danced. So amazing", she said with excitement evident in her voice.

"I am so proud of you dear. I-love--you", he said, stammering while struggling to breathe.

"Can you hand over the phone to your mum?"He added and Rachel was quite confused because of her father's voice, "Is something wrong", she wondered as he handed over the phone to her mother.

Madeline walked out of Rachel's room while talking to him and a few minutes later, her mother screamed in tears.

Rachel rushed out to meet her mother who was crying profusely.

"Mom..what's wrong?"She asked while trying to calm her mother.

"Rachel... Rachel, your dad", Madeline said amid tears as she tried to find words in her mouth.

"Mom tell me, what happened?"...She is curious to know what her father did for her mother to panic like this.

"Death..". Her mother ended with tears.

"W–Wha- what?", She was too stunned to speak, before she could say anything else.

She collapsed on the floor and her mother screamed, rushing to her.

Shivers went down her spine as she tried to dismiss the thoughts of what happened years later. She took a long, refreshing bath.

Wearing Cargo pants with converse, she wore her sweatshirts and hung her sidebar on the shoulders while tying her head in a bun.

She set out to go to the supermarket, promising herself to forget about whatsoever that happened between her and her mother.

CHAPTER TWO

Rachel peered through the crowd to see who she was referring to.

"WOW", She exclaimed when she saw a well-built, tall muscular man standing with his hands in his pocket.

He was wearing a facemask but Rachel knew he was hella handsome judging by his appearance.

There were some guards behind him which means he is one of those rich men, spoilt men exactly.

She shook her head as she watched the scene in front of her.

"She is trying to frame him up.", She thought after observing the lady.

Rachel might not be the type of girl who is smart when it comes to books but knows everything about ladies. She has witnessed how ladies plan to get money from men or how to make them fall in love. Many girls at her universities have done this countless times and they have always succeeded. The woman in front of her is no exception. She is just trying to frame him up to get money from him. She shook her slightly and turned to go but heard some people whispering,

"Isn't that the CEO of Dante's company? The only man that rarely shows his face?"

The female in blue said, covering her mouth as she whispered to the person next to her.

"Yes you are right, He is the one", the other lady in brown confirmed.

Rachel's eyes beamed with light as she heard the two words, "CEO" and "Dante".

"Oh so he is the CEO", she thought of devising a plan in her mind. "Then I need to help him out so that I can get on his good side". She smiled cunningly and walked back to the crowd.

"Hey girl, you have to think before you speak like that", Rachel said, coming in between the man and the lady. The lady was confused and too stunned to speak.

"And who–who are you?", she asked rudely, folding her arms. Meanwhile, the man assumed to be the CEO was quite taken aback by the lady who just stepped. He is not interested in letting his guards handle this issue because he thinks it is useless. This is not the first time a woman is accusing him of doing something he did not do and to him, they are all the same except-his mother.

"I saw everything", She said, folding her arms. "Or have you forgotten there is a CCTV camera in this room? You should not frame someone for a crime he did not commit", She said and the man raised his brows trying to understand why she is defending him

"Or do you want us to check the CCTV camera?", Rachel added and the woman nervously scratched the back of her neck. The crowd started murmuring.

"No... I don't need to check the CCTV camera... I just want him to apologize to me and if he says he will not... then I will probably let it slide or-"

"Then you should have let it slide since rather than causing a scene, ma'am" She ended with a smirk and the crowd started pointing an accusing finger at the lady.

She stomped her feet in anger and walked out. All the people went back to their busy work shaking their heads at the shameless act by the woman. Rachel turned to face the CEO but he had already started walking out.

"Excuse me!"She said and ran to stop in front of him, laughing sarcastically.

"Are you sure you did not forget something like how to say thank you?"She said indirectly and he raised his eyebrows as if he was asking the question

"Are you for real?". She scoffed and tried to fold her sleeves, ready to hit his poker face but remembered, he is the CEO of the company she is going to work at. "I cannot believe the CEO of the company is arrogant, but I cannot punch him since I need this job", she thought and brought down her sleeves.

"Hmm don't worry. I was not planning to do anything. Just go on and consider me your savior", she said laughing by herself. His guards glanced at each other wondering what kind of lady this was while he looked at her with no expression.

You look real good baby", Madeline answered for the fourth time. Rachel has been changing her makeup and her hairstyle just to make sure she is well-fit for the interview, "Are you sure?"

She asked again while adjusting her collars. Madeline came closer, placing her psalm on Rachel's shoulders.

"More than sure. Now go and make me proud'', They both hugged each other and Rachel hurriedly left the house so that she won't be late.

She waited for the bus at the bus terminal. It arrived after 10 minutes and she got in. Numerous thoughts ran through her mind.

She recalled how she made a fool out of herself in front of her soon-to-be boss. She just hopes he doesn't remember her face from yesterday,

"Oh God, please let him hit his head and lose his memories of yesterday's incident". She even tried to wear a face mask to cover her identity but she figured it was of no use. So she just prayed and hoped he would forget. When the bus stopped in front of the Company, she got down after using her credit card. "Finally", She said to herself as she stood in front of the company debating whether to go in or not.

Leonardo Dante, the youngest millionaire in Los Angeles is seated in his office with his face mask on as usual. None of his workers has seen his real face and nobody knows why he always wears a face mask.

Rumors went around saying perhaps he is ugly or had a big scar on his mouth. However, nobody knows his real face and he does not seem to care about anything they say.

He rarely talks and he is neither friendly nor wicked, just in-between but there is something he hates- when you don't take your job seriously. Nobody comes late to the company because if you do, consider that as being fired.

CHAPTER THREE

"You look real good baby", Madeline answered for the fourth time. Rachel has been changing her makeup and her hairstyle just to make sure she is well-fit for the interview, "Are you sure?"

She asked again while adjusting her collars. Madeline came closer, placing her psalm on Rachel's shoulders.

"More than sure. Now go and make me proud'', They both hugged each other and Rachel hurriedly left the house so that she won't be late.

She waited for the bus at the bus terminal. It arrived after 10 minutes and she got in. Numerous thoughts ran through her mind.

She recalled how she made a fool out of herself in front of her soon-to-be boss. She just hopes he doesn't remember her face from yesterday,

"Oh God, please let him hit his head and lose his memories of yesterday's incident". She even tried to wear a face mask to cover her identity but she figured it was of no use. So she just prayed and hoped he would forget. When the bus stopped in front of the Company, she got down after using her credit card. "Finally", She said to herself as she stood in front of the company debating whether to go in or not.

Leonardo Dante, the youngest millionaire in Los Angeles is seated in his office with his face mask on as usual. None of his workers has seen his real face and nobody knows why he always wears a face mask.

Rumors went around saying perhaps he is ugly or had a big scar on his mouth. However, nobody knows his real face and he does not seem to care about anything they say.

He rarely talks and he is neither friendly nor wicked, just in-between but there is something he hates- when you don't take your job seriously. Nobody comes late to the company because if you do, consider that as being fired.

Everything is well-organized and you don't joke when it comes to words. This might probably be why Dante's company is the most successful in Los Angeles. His company which deals with textile and fashion design is the most famous Company where many models work at. His family background is unknown. The only thing the media knows about him is his mother who visits the company once in a while. Although there are rumors that his father is alive but sick, no one has ever confirmed it. He just finished talking about his arranged marriage with her.

Weeks ago, his mother has been disturbing him about his father's promise before he died and she insisted he fulfills it. He is not interested in marriage at the moment but he has to if he wants to see her happy.

She promised to send the girl's pictures and he agreed. He decides to take care of most of the people that came for the interview before she sent the pictures.

"You call this qualification?... I do not need that. I am pleased to inform you that you cannot work in this company", he said to the 9th interviewee. Sighing, he looked at his phone as the pictures came in while the last participant entered. His eyes widened to see the picture sent to him is the face of the woman in front of him and it is also the abnormal lady from yesterday.

Rachel felt as though the ground should open up and swallow her. He signaled her to sit down before she sat. He stretched out his hands and she felt like burying her face in her palms as she hand over her credentials to him. She doesn't know whether he recognized her or not.

"Did you do any internship training?"He asked in his usual cold demeanor voice...

"Pardon?"Her expression looks puzzled.

"Do I need to repeat myself again?", he asked, raising his eyebrows. She noticed he likes raising his brows.

"No... I did not" Se answered almost immediately. The question he asked her caught her off-guard as she was busy trying to hide her face

Then the door opened, and a man came in. Rachel's eyes widened when she recognized the person immediately. He took a glance at her before focusing on her credentials again.

The door opened and a tall, handsome man came in. He was wearing a dark blue overall suit with black cover shoes that matched his outfit. His hair is well-shaved and he has a beard.

"Hey bro", He said, stretching his hand out to shake Leo.

"I'm busy", Leo said ignoring the

handshake.

"Oh come on", he forces Leo for a handshake. He turned to say hi to the lady sitting opposite Leo and was astonished to see Rachel.

"Rachel?!", He exclaimed.

Rachel was shocked that he recognized her, if anything, Leo is more shocked.

"Oh don't tell me, you don't know me!?, He asked, putting a hand on his chest dramatically. Rachel furrows her brows as though she is trying to remember.

"Williams?!"She finally recalled his name and he smiled, while Leo stared at the