"Look who's arrived..." Her blood ran cold when she saw Marga's face, Nathan's self-proclaimed girlfriend, who was accompanied by a woman her age. Like Nathan, she has blonde hair and blue eyes. Nathan's sister or relatives, most likely.
"What exactly are you doing here?" Marga inquires, disgustedly.
"Calm down, Marga," its companion said.
"I'm not here to find a foe, and I'm especially not here to find you, dear." She responded with a sarcastic remark.
Marga remained silent, her eyes narrowed, as she was irritated by Erin's presence.
"I'm surprised you're here!"She turned her head to see who it was when she heard a male voice from behind her and felt his breath brush across her neck then she glanced at Nathan and noticed how formal he was dressed now.
"I'm with my lawyer. Mr. Jones, this is Nathan Evans Velasco."
In an instant, the two gentlemanly gentlemen shook hands.
"You shouldn't be here!" Marga interferes with them.
"Marga, while I still respect you, don't wait for me to drag you out of my own house," Nathan told Marga.
"Don't say that, Brother." Nathan is referred to as a brother by a blonde girl. Erin believes she is the sister of the town's hottest man.
"Then take her out of my sight," Nathan orders her sister.
"Fine! Let's go, Marga..."
Nathan's gaze returned to Mr. Jones and Erin after the two had left, and he gave a half-smile.
"I apologized for that matter." He remarked this as he ushered the two inside his office.
When Erin noticed an elderly man inside Nathan's office, her eyes widened. She recalls the old man being present at his parents' family celebration as well as when she made her debut. This old man was his Father's close buddy in his last years.
"Erin Raylee...Long time no see!"
The old man greeted her warmly and welcomed her.
"Mr.Velasco?"
"Welcome to the family, hija..."
She ignored what the old man said and just sat down to discuss the issue between her and Nathan.
"Well...Grandpa, I already explained to you the situation. So what will be the best way to deal with this problem?"
"I propose that you stay married for a month and live in the same house as this lovely young lady to receive your inheritance from me. It was my last wish!" His grandfather smiled.
Erin's mouth dropped open and she looked to her lawyer with a 'help me' look.
"No...I can't do that..." She said softly.
"If that's the case, Miss Raylee, I'm afraid I'm powerless to intervene. You and Mister Nathan are legally married, and if you accept the proposal, you will be able to get what you want." Mr. Jones explained everything to her.
"For me, this is not a big problem," Nathan said and smiled at her.
She rolled her eyes to Nathan.
"Why is this so complicated? I only want your signature..."
"Did you hear what my grandpa said? You help me and I will help you." He said in a flat voice.
"Mr. Jones do something!" She said to her lawyer.
"I'm sorry Miss Raylee, I can't do anything about it. That's the only option you can get for your inheritance. perhaps if you have another proposal." He replied.
After their long discussion, she returned to her condo feeling exhausted by the events. Later, her father's former secretary called her by phone. She was confused as to why it was called late at night.
"Hello, Patricia?"
"Ma'am... The Velasco's have already bought your father's company because the fund no longer has money and the board agreed to save the company."
She threw her cellphone against the wall. She was devastated by the sudden events because the company for which his father had worked so hard had also vanished, along with the loss of her parents. She couldn't afford to lose everything her father had worked so hard for. She would do anything to get it back, so she accepted Velasco's offer. She had no choice... She won't have a choice but to accept the proposal because if she doesn't, her inheritance may be lost as well, and where will she go if that happens?
Then she cried again and again later that night till she fell asleep on the floor.
The next morning she heard a horn outside her building and quickly went out to scold whoever disturbed her sleep.
"Heyyyyyy!!!!!!" She screamed.
And Nathan got out of the car with a bouquet. She also stared at his freshly shaved face and it was as if something was tickling in her stomach and felt like a butterfly flying. Her cheek turned rosy but she hid it and pretended to be angry in front of the attractive man.
"What are you doing here?!" She asked.
"Well... I'm here for you Milady"
"Oh shut the fuck up. I don't want to see you early in the morning with that baby face." She mocks him.
Nathan stared at her from head to toe. He grinned as her nipples came out of her thin pajamas.
"Do you mind if you change into a different outfit? I notice your tits..." While closing his eyes, he asks her.
When she realized she was wearing thin pajamas, her cheeks flushed, and she dashed out the door, leaving Nathan outside. She is irritated and embarrassed to be with this man so early in the morning. She doesn't want to see his face anymore, or perhaps she does.
"Oh, please return!" He laughed.
"Shut up, you moron!" She screamed.
On the way to her room, Erin stomped on the floor and glanced outside to see whether Nathan was still waiting. This man demanded courage from her, so she got dressed and groomed before going out again.
"What can I do for you, Mister Velasco?" She asked in a grumpy mood.
"Don't be shy, silly..." He chuckled.
"What? To you? Excuse me!"
"Okay... let's move on. I'm here to ask you out."
"I'm not going on a date with you!"
"It's not what I mean. I want a proper discussion about us so you're coming?"
She frowned at him, but she had no choice but to accompany him.
She smiled a little when Nathan gave her a bouquet because she had never had a man give her a bouquet before because of his father's strict behavior.
Nonetheless, she is irritated by this man.