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INTRODUCTION:

"That's it you're fired." My boss yelled at me. "You can't keep getting our customer's orders wrong." He yelled.

"No, no, please. I need this job." I pleaded trying to save my job.

"I'm sorry but I can't let you stay. We have lost a large percentage of customers since you've been here. Get out now."

I quickly grabbed my stuff and ran out the door and hurried off to my apartment.

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20 minutes later in my apartment. May 29th

Oh, wait. I should probably introduce myself. My name is Katherine Eloise Blanchett, but you can call me Kate. I am 22 years old and well I just got fired from my job. If you are reading this- and I guess you are. Welcome to my diary, this is where I am going to start keeping the story of my life in this book and I hope you guys get something out of my mistakes.

I guess I should probably explain my situation a little. I live paycheck to paycheck, which is fine and all if you have an incoming paycheck, which I don't as of 20 minutes ago. Now I have to go find a job or else I am going to be evicted from my apartment. My landlord is already mad because I paid 2 days late last month so I already know he'll have no problem kicking me out. I'm going to warn you now that you seriously do not have to keep reading. It's up to you, but, know there will be a lot of drama and it may become very cheesy. So right now I am giving you the option to leave.

Well If you are reading this then you didn't take my advice, which means you are okay with drama and cheesiness. Don't say I didn't warn ya. ;)

First off I'd like to thank you for giving this book a chance. It means the world to me. Now let us get down to business.

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A few days later- Job hunting. May 31st.

I looked online for some job options the last couple of days and have attended interviews on some. But, one offer in particular stood out to me. There was an opening for a secretary at Lancaster Enterprises. I decided to send my resume there and hope for the best.

After sending that email. I decided to take a warm bath to try to help with all the stress I was in. After a good half hour soaking in the bath with a lavender-scented bath bomb, I went to check and see if Lancaster Enterprises had gotten back to me.

I had 3 emails when I logged into my account. 1- from my friend Bella regarding her parent's 25th anniversary. 1- from Walmart and 1- from Lancaster Enterprises which I hit the open button.

Ms. Blanchett,

I am pleased that you submitted your resume. You are very much so qualified and I hope we can set up a meeting with Mr. Lancaster to go over the details. How does this afternoon at 2:30 sound? Please let me know.

Thank you,

Marie Newton

Secretary Of Lancaster Enterprises

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 555-5555 ext. 555

I decided to respond quickly.

Ms. Newton,

Thank you for accepting my resume. I am indeed available at 2:30 this afternoon. Thank you for giving me a chance.

Regards,

Katherine Blanchett

Then Marie Newton was hasty with her response.

Ms. Blanchett,

That sounds good. See you at 2:30.

Safe Travel,

Marie Newton

Secretary Of Lancaster Enterprises

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 555-5555 ext. 555

I logged off my computer and checked my wristwatch. 1:34. Great I had a little under an hour to be there. I ran and got dressed in business wear and hurried to Lancaster Enterprises.

Upon my arrival, the receptionist led me to Marie who was waiting for me.

"Ms. Blanchett. Follow me please." She said. Marie was a tall blonde-haired woman maybe 25 or 26 and she was very pregnant. She was a very beautiful young woman.

Marie approached an office, knocked, and then opened the door.

"Ms. Blanchett is here sir." She said.

"Have a seat, Ms. Blanchett." Mr. Lancaster said. Blake Lancaster was a beautiful man with dark hair and big blue eyes. He stood at 6'2 and had a broad muscular build.

"That will be all Marie." He said and Marie exited the room quietly.

"Let me get to the point." He started. "To be honest you are not qualified for this job."

I looked at him confused. "Then why did Marie ask me here? She said I was qualified." I asked very confused.

"Well, you are qualified for the job, just not the one you initially signed up for." He replied.

"Ms. Blanchett, need you to fake date me so my mother gets off my back about me finding someone."

"What?" I gasped thinking it was a joke.

"This isn't a joke Ms. Blanchett. I will pay you 5 million dollars in return you become my girlfriend and perhaps my wife eventually for 1 year. I have a contract all drawn up by my lawyer." He said.

5 million dollars is a lot. I thought for a moment.

"You will live with me and all your expenses will be paid for during the year as well as you will receive an additional paycheck resulting in the year of lost income along with your 5 million." He kept on saying.

"I accept," I said shocking myself.

"What?" He asked.

"I accept," I answered. I had my mother's chemo bills to still pay off and my father's funeral debt too so 5 million dollars would help immensely. My mother died 5 years ago of Leukemia and my father died of a heart attack a year later.

"I didn't think it would be that easy for someone to accept. But, I guess no one can resist my charm" He smirked.

"It's not because of your charm, Mr. Lancaster, it's because I need the money, you have no idea, sir." I rolled my eyes.

"Oh OK if you say so and please call me Blake, girlfriends usually don't call their boyfriends mister." He laughed. I just smiled and nodded.

"I will have my driver pick up your things from your apartment and bring them to my penthouse. My lawyer will meet us there to go over further details about the contract." He said casually.

"OK, that sounds good," I answered.

I followed him to his car: a Black Lamborghini. It was beautiful. He opened the passenger door for me and I got in and put my seat belt on.

"This is a very pretty car," I commented.

"Thank you, I am glad you like it." He answered. "We will go car shopping for you once you sign the contract, you can buy any car you want."

"Wait really?" I said baffled.

"Yes, I said taking care of your needs is part of the contract." He smiled.

"A car though?" I stuttered.

"Of course, Currently you don't have one and you're going to need one. Therefore it is a need and I will take care of it." He said.

"Well thank you, I will be on the lookout for a used car then," I answered.

"Oh honey, I am not buying you a used car. We will go car shopping together this weekend." He laughed.

"Um ok." The only words I could say without bothering him.

By the time we were done arguing, we reached this penthouse. I stepped inside and-

A/N: Left it at a cliffhanger so you guys will have to get 50 votes for chapter two!!! lol.

Thank you guys so much for all the love and support! As always please go share, comment, and VOTE! I edited this 1/1/2024. Please let me know if this is superior to my old writing, I've been working really hard at excelling my writing skills. =) Happy 2024 y'all!