A Deal With The Millionaire

They were finally home and Layla had rushed to her room just to get the makeup off her face. She heaved a sigh of relief when she realized she was back to her real face.

She applied some cream given to her by the make-up artist, to help massage the face to prevent wrinkles as a result of too much make-up.

” You really did a great job ” Mira said beaming with smiles as she walked into the room with a tray on he hands.

” You cooked me food? ” Layla asked in suprise.

” Yeah, you did a great job ” She said and Layla’s lips crept into a smile.

” Aww, thanks.. I’m damn hungry ” She said and rushed to her as she dished out the food in a plate and handed it over to her.

She swiftly took it from her and dig in immediately while Mira chuckled at how fast she was devouring the food.

” You know you could have asked Shane to get you some road-side food or order something at any restaurant ” She said and Layla and scoffed as she raised her head up to Mirah.

” Nah, I don’t think he’s going to want that, I didn’t wanna annoy him again since I’ve been doing that lately, who knows if he might hate road-side food ’cause they’re not from fancy places, and he might reject ordering food from a restaurant, I think he prefers his chefs cooking ” Layla explained at once and Mirah’s brow raised slightly.

” Hmm, and how do you know all these? ” She teased and that earned another scoff from Layla’s lips.

” Well, after much reasoning and studying, I found out he likes fancy things, everything about him is fancy and luxurious ” She replied.

” And you’re okay with that? ”

” Huh? ”

” I mean, you’re going to accept anything he offers even if it’s expensive ’cause you don’t wanna annoy him? ” Mirah asked again and she suddenly went mute.

” I don’t know ” She muttered and looked away while Mirah chuckled.

” I sense a foul play against the contract ” She said with a sly smile while Layla raised her brow in confusion.

” It’s nothing, enjoy your meal ” She replied as she walked out of the room while Layla stood still in confusion.

A part of the contract says *Falling in love isn’t allowed*, tho Layla felt it wasn’t necessary it was added there as she wasn’t interested in Shane one way or the other.

***

* At A fancy Bridal shop *

Shane’s attention was on Layla whose eyes kept roaming around like she was searching for a thing. It seems Jennifer also noticed this as she was also staring at her.

” Is everything okay? ” Jennifer finally decided to break the yoke, it was then Layla noticed she had been acting strange.

She faked a smile and nodded shortly.

” Yeah, I’m fine.. I’m just wondering why we’re the only people here ” She said with a raised brow.

” Oh, Sire booked this place only for us ” Jennifer replied and Layla turned to Shane who was only staring at her without saying a word.

” Oh.. okay then ” She said nervously and looked away from Shane’s gaze.

” So, why am I not trying any of these dresses on? ” She asked pointing at the ready-made bridal dress on the racks.

The bridal gown are really pretty that she couldn’t help but think they might be really expensive, but she didn’t want to complain again before Shane flares up.

” We’re not getting ready-made dress for you ” Jennifer finally said and she turned to her.

” Why? ” She asked.

” I want us to get customized dress for the wedding ” Shane chipped in.

” You could just buy any of this, I mean, they look fancy and expensive since that’s what you’ve always wanted, buying luxurious things when they’re really not essential ” She blurted out the last part without thinking and Shane raised his brow.

” Excuse me?.. ”

” Anyways I think I’m right, I don’t see why you’ld go extra miles buying all these fancy and expensive things, I don’t want them!, This marriage is fake anyways, I don’t know why you’re making a fuss about it! ” She snapped. Jennifer had walked away without them noticing, she was getting tired of them arguing every single time.

” I think you don’t seem to understand my plights… ”

” I do!, You’re just one rich dude who thinks everything is about luxury, who thinks money can solve every problem!!, no they can’t!, they’re millions of people out there who needs this money you spend anyhow!, try to be economical for once!, Your fiancee might like all these but I don’t!!, I want any of these ready-made dress or nothing else, or you could just find someone else for the contract ” She spat while Shane stared at her for a while and then starts to walk away from her without saying a word and that seemed to anger Layla.

” Did you just look down on me!?, Wait, you think my opinion doesn’t count ’cause you’re the rich one! ” She shouted in annoyance after him.

” I’m done! ” She said and with that walked out of the bridal shop and that made Shane stop dead on his tracks.

He sighed deeply before moving on and walked over to Jennifer who was busy discussing with the attendant.

” Sire, what’d you think about this? ” Jennifer asked showing a digital sample made on an avatar.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

It was customized and was worn on Layla’s image and it seemed to fit perfectly. It does bring out her shapes and curves.

” It fits her perfectly ” He said and Jennifer hummed in response.

” I’ld take that ” He finally said and the attendant smiled.

” 1million dollars ” The attendant priced and Shane nodded in approval.

” I’ll take it ” He said and Jennifer smiled hugely.

Layla is really lucky if only she could see clearly that this guy here is only trying to satisfy her, I mean every lady wants a perfect and expensive wedding tho it’s fake but still,, he’s a millionaire, he can’t have a low key wedding when different celebrities would be there.

Shane did the transfer and sent the money to the shop’s account.

They promised to deliver the dress some days from now and the duo left after collecting the receipt.

Jennifer and Shane were seated in the car when she decided to start a conversation.

” Sir,, is everything okay? ” She asked, from the front seat while Shane was seated alone at the back seat.

” Girls.. ” He suddenly said and then paused sharply while Jennifer turned her head with a slight brow on her face, anxiously waiting for what he was about to say.

” What do they want? ” He asked taking her by suprise.

That was a weird question, why was he asking her?.

He finally raised his head up to her, meeting her confused look.

” Layla,, what do you think she wants? ” He asked again and Jennifer got the hint.

” Oh, Um.. I think she’s different… ”

” She’s from a low-class family, and people like that aren’t used to fancy things, and they think rich people are not economical, they think they’re wasteful.. and some of them develop this hatred for rich people, I think she’s not used to expensive things, she doesn’t like them.. I think that’s just it ” She explained and he nodded thoughtfully.

” Thanks ” He mumbled and she nodded with a smile, tho she’s shocked and wondering why he’s trying to understand her. It’s probably his first time encountering a low-class lady like her.

***

Shane walked into the mansion with his numerous guards behind him. He met with Claus who stood up and rushed to him immediately with a confused look on and he stopped abruptly.

” What’s wrong? ” Shane asked as he studied Claus’s expression.

” Layla… she wants to terminate the contract ” Claus rushed and he sighed deeply. He gestured to him to wait there while he made his way up the stairs.

He got to the girls room and could hear arguments erupting in the room.

***

” Layla, what’s wrong with you? ” Mirah questioned but Layla ignored her and kept packing her stuffs.

” Don’t tell me you’re really bent on terminating the contract!? ” She questioned again but got no answer.

” Hey! ” She yelled and grabbed her by her arm and that made her stop.

Layla turned to her with a tiring look.

” What?? ”

” What’s wrong with you?, why’re you stressing yourself over something that isn’t worth all this?.”

” The truth is I’m tired of all this, I’m trying my best to keep with all this huge responsibility he’s putting on me, but he keeps stressing me, he doesn’t listen to my opinion, anything I say doesn’t count, why?. ‘Cause he’s the rich one and I’m the poor one?. ” She questioned angrily and Mira sighed.

” You should calm down… ” She was cut off when the door suddenly pushed open and Shane walked in.

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