'Hi sir, I hope I am not late' she said and walked towards him. She shook his hands and sat down across from him. My father was no small man. He was well built, with an aristocratic nose and piercing blue eyes. His grey hair was styled perfectly with not a single strain out of place. He was wearing a grey Armani suit that matched his greying eyebrows and beard.
' I hope you didn't have any trouble to find this place?' he asked.
'Trouble finding the most famous place in the city? Of course!' she replied jokingly. His laughter rang in the office and said.
' Always as sarcastic as you can be, huh?'. She simply laughed. I wondered what kind of relationship both of them had. My father was a reserved man and he behaved in a similar way with a selected few. He always said "Never let them see the kink in the armor, they will try to destroy it."
I was thinking maybe he would tell me to come to a later time to discuss my problem, but he motioned me to sit next to her. I looked at her back, and then at my father. I was the one confused now and from where I was standing, I could not see her expression either. So, I walked and took the chair next to her wondering what my father had in mind.
Jane
' Jane, this is my eldest son Emilio and Emilio this is Jane. She works at the lab and is among the best officers we have.' I just nod at Emilio; I did not even engage eye contact with him but could see he also nodded. Mr. Alexander need not know what happened and how I jumped onto his son in his semi naked state. I waited for Mr. Alexander to continue. But why was his son here? Just sitting next to him was making me uncomfortable. Was it because he was drop dead gorgeous and sexy? Was it because I wanted to do unthinkable things with him? Duh!! In your dreams Jane.
'Look Jane, I am aware of your immigration problem, and I think I have a solution for it,' said Mr. Alexander.
It felt a bit weird. I should be relieved but there was something about this meeting that felt off. I could feel that the solution that he was going to propose was not going to be so simple. He paused and looked back and forth from me and his son whom I could feel became still. It was as if he was shocked, and he knew what his father was going to say. I dared myself to glance at him. His profile was perfect with a Greek nose and strong jawlines and his face was tight in disbelief. He stared at his father who very diligently turned his attention to me. So, Adonis knew what was going on? Why would he know about my situation? I gathered my strength and asked.
'What are you proposing Sir?' I could feel that it was a mistake asking this.
There was a long silence, it felt like nobody was breathing. Mr. Alexander stared at something on his desk and then slowly moved his eyes on me.
' A contract marriage!' In my peripheral vision, I saw his son become more rigid which I did not know was possible. I tried to focus on what Mr. Alexander just said. I was really confused about this meeting.
If we were to discuss my problem, what was Emilio doing here? Why did he react like this to what his father said? It was my problem. I was a stranger to him so why did he even bother to be here?
I pushed aside my thoughts and re focus on the solution Mr. Alexander proposed and said. 'I think we should wait for Meghan to see if she comes up with a less risky idea. I mean I still have time....'' There's no time Jane' Mr. Alexander interrupted me and continued'I already talked to Meghan, and she said that this is perfect. It will solve all your problems'.'I seriously think that this is a big step Sir....' I paused as my mind went into overdrive and continued
"I mean there are many risky things to consider. Let us just say that I do accept to do this, where will we find someone to agree to this whole contract thing? Not to forget that we will need someone reliable and trustworthy. This could end up bad. I mean Sir.... '
I stopped when I saw that there was something going on between Mr. Alexander and his son. They were looking at each other in a weird way as if they were talking telepathically. I could not take this anymore and snapped.
' Ok! That's it! What's going on Sir?'He leisurely leaned towards me laying his hands on the desk and said.
' I know someone who will be able to do this. In fact, this will help him too''Who?' I hurriedly asked. He remained silent for a while before pointing to his son. I had almost forgot that he was sitting next to me. I turned and faced him. He turned his head slowly until his pitch-blue eyes met mine. I could remember how it felt being so close to him. His hard body and my curves. How good he smelled that I wanted to remain into his hug. I felt a strange sensation and tried to turn away from his gaze. I looked down in my lap and then faced Mr. Alexander. I asked.
'You mean your son?' He nodded and I could not hold myself anymore and burst out laughing.