5 CHAPTER FIVE

AMAYA'S POV

I woke up earlier than yesterday. Checking the time, its almost 8am. I got up, and went outside, I met Jason and Chase talking about something. Walking up to them, Jason noticed my presence and turned to look at me. He smiled.

"Morning Sis"

I smiled back, and he stood up from where he was sitting and started walking outside.

"Where are you going" I asked Jason who was almost at the door.

He turned and raised his eyebrows. Then ignited them.

"I'm going to get something from the store"

"What store and what do you want to get?" I asked not believing him. This time I stood up and folded my arms.

He sighed.

"Fine, I wanted to go to Mike's, I know You won't let me because its far, so I took permission from Chase so that his driver will drop me at his place"

"And what about school?" You're supposed to be in school right now"

"I know. I'll get to school with Mike"

"What? This is almost 8. When will you get there before going to school? Besides you'll both meet in school anyways" I argued. He just frowned. Something is fishy.

Seeing that I won't let it go, he sighed again.

"Okay okay. I wanted to drive to his place with Chase's cool car, and then I wanted Phil to drop us at school. I live with a millionaire now so I might as well just look the look. Pleaseeee" I knew it! Well its not everyday he gets to live this life. So I just let him go. And he was super excited.

All this while Chase was just staring at us without altering any word. When Jason left, I turned to Chase.

"About yesterday-" he started but I cut him off.

" really? I know we're not married but I could use some little respect you know. Why couldn't you just marry one of your sluts rather than choosing me? You left me worried and then you called me to tell me you're with a girl, in a hotel. What the h-"

"Just shut the fuck up" I was cut off by Chase. I was surprised, i couldn't help but just stand there blankly with my eyes open and mouth agape.

"Yes, just shut up. You're disturbing me with all that rambling. Besides there's no much difference between you and those slut"

his words came at me like a bomb. I felt like someone had just stabbed me.

"You're with me with the same reason those sluts are with me." He paused "Money!" He finished.

"You married me for money and now you think you're any different? Like hell you are" this time around I couldn't help but let the tears that was fighting its way down my cheeks slip. I blinked blankly. I couldn't see,

everywhere was blurry. His words were tearing me apart. I couldn't listen anymore so I ran up to my room.

Locking the door I got inside my tub and let the water from the shower hit me. With my clothes still on. I finally let it all out. All the tears and the pain. Tears flow in synch with the running water on my face. I sobbed and cried out loud. How could he say all those words to me?

After some long time, I pulled my clothes and had a proper bath. I got out and I checked my phone to see the time, and it was already past 10. I was already hungry.

I decided to get something to eat, getting out to the kitchen I saw the maids cooking. I checked the fridge and I found some apple, so I picked one and started biting it.

I am so hungry.

I can't stay any longer and the food the maids are making didn't seem to be ready any time soon. I went up and changed into a skinny jeans, and a crop top. I picked my purse and got out.

Luckily I still have my car, I started the engine and drove to a nearby restaurant. I saw this restaurant that read Bonjour. Maybe I'll have some French food.

Finding a suitable spot to park, I got down and headed inside. I was greeted by sweet and delicious aromas. I sat down and a waiter came to take my order.

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After an hour and some minutes, I was filled and ready to go home. I drove back home and it was past 12.

The house was quiet, my guessing is Chase left for work, and the maids are busy with something. I plumped down on the couch and turn the TV on. I selected the Nickelodeon channel and I was at least laughing to some funny scenes.

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Chase's POV

I feel really terrible after what i said to Amaya, i know she doesn't deserve all those harsh words. I wanted to apologize but I think it's best it turned out this way. She's gonna leave me in less than three months so what's the point in trying to make things okay?.

I've been trying to focus and concentrate at work but i kept on thinking about what I said to her.

This is why I hate having someone close. I know I've been nothing but cold towards her since our marriage and that is really bad.

I need to distract myself and focus on my work. I call my secretary and asked her to come over.

" hello sir, you called" my secretary said when she came in.

"Yes, I need the paper work for anything I'm having through out this week. I need all now" she was confused. I look up at her, with raised brows I asked her

"Any problem?" stuttering she answered "n-no sir" and she left.

I am hard working but I usually ask her for the paperwork when its almost time so I get why she was surprised.

Few minutes later she brought them, piled up, I started to occupy myself with lots and lots of work. I don't think I'll be going home early today.

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I checked my time and it was almost 7pm. I decided to go home now, because I am tired and very hungry. I didn't go for lunch today but it worked, I got distracted and I was done with a lot of works.

Picking my keys and jacket, I got out to my car. I asked Philip not to worry about driving me today so he was home. Driving home I was wondering what i was going to tell Amaya. Not that I plan on apologizing tho.

Once i was in, I parked and started walking in. I was surprised to see Amaya up, she was walking out of the kitchen with an apple on one hand and water on the other.

When she saw me, she was startled. She immediately composed herself, cleared her throat. I thought she was going to talk to me but she just left and walked to the couch, picking the remote and turning the TV on. I was still standing there, I decided to talk.

I opened my mouth but I couldn't find the right words. So I just left to my room. Changed and decided to sleep. But the sleep wasn't coming.

I turned and turned but nothing. Grunting I stood up, and headed to the kitchen. I was hungry..

I decided to make noodles, else I'll starve to death.

I was looking for the cabinets with the noodles but couldn't find it.

When I finally did, I picked two, opening them, I poured them on a pot and turn the gas on, placing it on it and pouring the spice. I don't know what to do next, I stood there watching.

Then I remembered, so I picked the pot and fill it with water, the noodles are strong so it may take sometime to be ready. Covering it, I left to the parlour, turning the TV on and relaxing. Amaya left for bed already.

Amaya's POV

I was sleeping but I was perceiving some smell, like something was burning. I think I'm dreaming.

It was becoming worse and by now I was coughing, that is so not a dream. Standing up I checked my room and it was filled with the smell of the smoke but it seems to be coming from somewhere else. Quickly I rushed to Jason's room and nothing was there, he was still asleep, then I thought the kitchen.

Rushing there, I saw a pot on fire, quickly I started to use water on it, before Chase ran to the kitchen

"Shit shit shit" he started using the fire extinguisher to quench it and thankfully it worked but the kitchen was filled with smoke so we rushed outside.

"What.did.you.do" I asked coughing in between words.

"I was hungry and wanted to make-" coughs

"Noodles" coughs

"But.I slept.off" coughs. Chase explained.

The smoke reduced after some time so I walked inside the kitchen and washed the pot.

Putting a new pot on the fire and picking two noodles. I started to make them.

"What are you doing" Chase asked from behind me.

"I'm trying to play soccer here" I answered sarcastically and that made him shake his head.

Few minutes later, I served him the noodles and he was delighted.

He was eating like he hadn't eaten for ages. I just sat on the other end of the dinning staring at him like he's grown an extra head. Why was he so hungry? He even tried cooking.

When he noticed I've been standing there he cleared his throat, looking at me

"Uhm are you hungry?" He asked. After almost finishing the noodles, he's now asking if I'm hungry. Shaking my head

"No" I replied.

When he was done eating, he stood up and sat close to me.

"I'm sorry for all I said Amaya. I was a total jerk to you and I hope you forgive me, I didn't mean any of those. And you're not like them. You're different, all I said was uhm, i -I'm not good at saying sorry" he said scratching the back of his head, bowing his head. I think this is the first time he's apologizing this way. I smiled, immediately I forgave him.

"Its okay. I've forgiven you"

Smiling he stood up " thank you Amy"

"Amy?" I asked. He raised his shoulders and smiled. Leaning forward and down to where I was sitting, he was close to my face.

"That's what I wanna call you" I smiled at that. He was staring at me straight in the eyes, he came close and closer. His eyes darted to my lips.

Oh my God is he going to kiss me?

He leaned in and kissed me on the forehead. I didn't know what to feel, relieved or disappointed? I felt both I think.

I don't know why but I wanted it to be on my lips.

Why do I want him to kiss me? We're not married remember?

He smirked noticing I was disappointed.

"I'll go to bed now" I stood up and started to leave

"Uhm Amy?" Chase called out and I turned

"Thank you" I smiled at that. And I left to my room.

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Chase's POV

I watch Amy leave I like this name I'm calling her now. I know I said I wouldn't talk to her and I'll avoid her. But, come to think of it we're gonna be together for less than three months, so why not just have fun together?

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Morning

Amy was making breakfast for us, she insisted on cooking again. I was getting ready for work and seeing my father today. He called earlier and wanted to meet me, usually when my Dad wants to meet up like this, its usually something serious. I hope its not about the company again.

Hours later

I was done with most of the works already yesterday, so I got time to meet my dad, in less than 40 minutes

I decided to clear some paper works to my secretary, so she can do some work for me before I return.

Phillip went to drop me at my Dad's, getting out of the car I looked up at the building, exhaling I walked towards the door, and I entered the code and got in.

I met him standing by the window with a glass on his one hand and the other hand inside his pocket, clearing my throat he turned to me.

"Chase"

he said, smiling at me. His white teeth radiating all over his face, he was handsome, tall, with his hazel eyes. I don't look much like him tho, I look more like my Mom, her eyes, her hair, and skin. But I took over my dad's height and his nose.

"Hey Dad" I walked up to him and sat on one of his expensive furniture.

"How's business going" he asked pouring me a drink and walking over to hand me the glass. I collected it, raising my shoulders I answered "fine. Why'd you call me?" I cut to the chase.

"I haven't seen your wife in any magazine or even any event, I'm having questions been thrown at me, so care to explain why your wife's in hiding?" He take a sip, sitting at the other end of the couch.

"First my wife's not in hiding, second I thought you just wanted me to marry, does it have to be publicly or something? And last she's not the social type, she enjoys staying in door" I finished, smirking.

"Well she have to start being social. I asked you to marry so that the board of counselors and other partners can see that the successor to my company is ready and capable of handling everything, not to keep your wife inside like a pet and go about partying. Yes I saw that on the news, how you go clubbing and your wife have to clean up after you. What were you thinking?" I didn't answer. I just take another sip.

"I want her out and public, I want you two out for interviews and I want you two at the lunching of my new line. Which is in two weeks. So get ready to present her to the world. Unless you have something to hide, you can leave now" he finished and I couldn't even breath again. He doesn't know this is a contract, that I didn't marry her for real, everything is fake, the wedding and everything.

Getting up I replied "that really sucks Dad, all you do is control my life. Kudos to that" and with that I left.

Philip dropped me at home and I met Amy watching a movie. She must be bored to death everyday.

"Hey" I called out making her look up from the couch she's sitting on and to me. She smiled immediately,

"Finally some company" she said in exasperation. I laughed and walked towards her, bending down to her height. I look her in the eyes.

"There's been a change of plan"