Chapter 9

*Kiara*

I didn't know what came over me when i instructed Amy to place Lucas on call, i guess it was as a result of what i said. What i had seen in the paper my father left for me was enough for me call to Lucas. I needed more clarity on this before i completely lost it. My father had left me a message and it wasn't just any message, it was a warning and deep down, i knew i needed to heed to it before everything came crashing down.

''Mr Bell is waiting to see you now.'' Amy said.

''Thank you Amy, i'll be there shortly.'' i sighed.

I had left the hospital about an hour and had come straight down here. At that moment, this was the only place i could think of. It was neutral and very official. Now that Lucas was here, i couldn't allow him wait any longer. I needed to clear this out once and for all and to find out if he knew about this. I rose up from my seat, heading towards the waiting area where he was already waiting. I didn't know how i was going to feel and react when i saw him. I couldn't deny the fact that Lucas did things to me that made my body tingle with need and excitement. He oozed this sex appeal that i just couldn't resist and i knew if he eventually took over the company, i would have a hard time acting normal around him.

''Sorry for keeping you waiting,'' i said as i walked into the boardroom.

''You should learn to keep to your time.'' he said.

He didn't say it in a harsh tone and so, i didn't take offence but i couldn't help the sting that went through my heart from his words. Just who exactly was this man?

''Sit.'' i clipped.

He chuckled, adjusting his tie before taking a seat which was two seats away from where i sat. The effrontery of this man to behave like he had already taken over my company was great. I was determined to put him in his place and that was what i would do.

''I got called by the hospital shortly after our meeting this morning and they handed me a letter.''

If he was surprised about what i said, he hid it well. I knew his head was already thinking, piecing different scenarios together as to why i would recieve a letter from the hospital my father had died in.

''A letter?'' he asked.

''Yes and this letter is from my father.'' i said, pulling out the single piece of paper from the file i brought in.

I placed it on the table, sliding it over to him so he could have a read. I knew he would be equally surprised when he read through what my father had written and i very much wanted to see his reaction.

''I don't understand, your father never told me this.'' he said, looking up at me.

''I guess he can't really tell you everything huh?'' i mocked.

I didn't want him to feel special. I knew it was petty to act that way but that was the only defence i had for myself. If this man thought he could win this game we were playing, he had another thing coming. I was going to come for him with everything i had and in full force.

''I have to get married to you before i could take over the company? Heck! I barely even know you.'' he said.

''Trust me, the feeling is mutual.'' i chuckled.

''Your father would have told me this, i am very sure of that. Why would he not tell me this? I don't understand.'' he said with a confused look on his face.

''That's what it says, at least you can read.'' i smiled sweetly.

''Having a sharp mouth wouldn't help you you know, we have to work together if we are to make this work. I get why your father didn't tell me this at the onset and ot was due to the fact that i would have refused instantly. Kiara, you are rude and you lack manners and i don't think i even want to be with you.'' he snapped.

''How dare you?!'' i barked, raising my hand.

I didn't even know what i wanted to do but my hand didn't even get inches to his face before he held it in a tight grip. Now, i was very close to him and his breath on my face did wonders to me. This man wasn't only hot but he was fire.

''What did you think you wanted to do hmm?'' he breathed on my face.

''Slap the nonsense out of your mouth. How dare you insult me? Who do you think you are?'' i seethed.

''Oh trust me darling, if you know half of what i am, you wouldn't even want to be any closer to me.'' he said, cupping my cheek.

Now, i was leveled to his face and i could see every emotion that passed through his eyes. He stared at me like he wanted to fuck me and i knew that if given the chance, he would do it. It was in his eyes.

''Kiara, i won't deny the fact that you are hot and i badly want to fuck you right here and now but i won't. You're still mourning and i respect your father enough not to taint his image by fucking you in the very building he labored to build so no, i will not do that.'' he said, walking closer to me.

''How dare you?'' i said without heat.

''I will do what he said by getting married to you and if you know what is best for you, you have to agree to this. And remember, i am not doing it for you but for your father.'' he said.

He traced his fingers at my lower lip, making me shiver with every touch of his palm. This man would be the death of me and i just knew it, i seriously had to find a way to avoid him at all cost.

''Laters darling,'' he smiled before walking out of the office.

I sat down back with fire in my eyes. He had just aroused me and left me hanging but one thing i knew was that i would get him back for what he did.