I looked around the unfamiliar surrounding. There was nothing else than a long stretch of trees, trees and trees as far as I could see. Sigh. How could I have trusted someone I have known barely for a day? Good going Natalie. I should have known earlier. So what if he is the 'Chase Turner' the billionaire? I'm not gonna give in to him. I know he's got a whole lot of power in the business world but he is not going to use his authority over me. God. Stupid me. Good friend huh? Serves me right. I knew something was so familiar about him but I couldn't get hold of it. What about the deal?  Everyone knows he's a womanizer. Everyone knows he's with another girl every day. Who wants to sign a deal with someone like that? Maybe some old money greedy woman may. But. Obviously not me. Especially when my image will be at stake. No. Never.

~×~

"You have to sign a deal with me." Chase said keeping his eyes on the road and his hands on the steering wheel.

"Deal?"  I asked astounded.

"A deal." He said again.

"And what's that?"

"The deal is that," he cleared his throat, " you'll have to pretend to be my fiancée."

"Your what? Are you crazy?" I couldn't believe my ears. "For God's sake, you're engaged." I said totally disgusted.

"That's the point."

My eyebrows creased in confusion.

"You see, I am engaged. Well you know with whom. Don't you?" He questioned.

"Of course, the great Charlene Davli. Who doesn't know her? I mean the news is scattered all over the papers and magazines." I retorted. Yeah, Charlene Davli, another billionaire. Hell, one sitting here beside me is more than enough for me. How could I handle two?

"Correct." He asserted. "You may as well have read the papers. And as you know I found out that she's been cheating on me," he said it too calmly, " I want you to pretend to be my fiancée and see how she reacts."

"And be called your 'mistress'." I added. "No. I am ne—"

"One million dollars." He cut me mid-sentence.

"One million dollars?"

"Yes. For a four month deal."

"You're trying to buy me. Ridiculous." I murmured.

"I think I am.So what do you think?"

"No."  I replied curtly.

"I know you're in need of money." He smirked.

"Ha! As if you know me."

"Of course. I do. House rents. Medical bills. Water. Electricity. Medical school fees. Am I right?" He smirked again.

I gasped. "How do you know?" I asked in shock.

"I have my own tactics."

How does he know so much about me? This is weird.

"And do you think I'll give in to you?"

"Oh no. You'll have to." He replied coolly.

"What makes you think so?"

"I just know it." He winks at me. This is too much. He's getting into my nerves.

"You can't be so sure. You never know." I smirked.

"Not in my case. Cause I know you should be in jail if I wanted but here I am offering you one million dollars for a few scenes of your acting skills. You'll become experienced. That's the plus point." He grined and then winked. How on earth did he knew so much about me?

Yeah, I don't want to do this but I need the money. Sigh. What do I do?

"And how do you suppose you'll explain me to your family? Charlene?"

"I'll cook up some story to tell my family. And as far as Charlene is concerned, I bet she'all even bother at all." He said keeping his eyes on the road. Then a flash of pain came to his eyes and disappeared as soon as it came.

"Oh!" I couldn't say anything more.

"So you're in?"

"One month."

"Huh?"

"I'll sign the deal for a month."

"What? A month?"

"Yes."

"Do you even know how much you're asking for?" He questioned.

"Yes. And I'm not easy to bargain with."

"Whatever. Four months." He said.

"No."

"Seriously?"

"Yes."

Then he suddenly stopped the car and pulled me out.
~×~

I had to call my parents and tell them that I'll be late, at least for their sake. I pulled out my cellphone. Oh! Great. No network coverage. It was getting dark. By now, I had waited for almost two hours for a single car to pass by, but did not. God, I don't want to spend the night here alone. What if someone tries to kidnap me? What if someone comes from behind and tries to strangle me?What if? Stop thinking nonsense, Natalie. Think of a way to get out of here.

Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps coming from behind me brought me back to my senses. Who could it be coming from behind the trees at this hour? A strangler. No, it can't be. Whoever it is, I won't be afraid. I was already trembling with fear. I turned to face my fear and my eyes widened with shock.

"Alex." I said but it  came out only as a mere whisper.

~×~
Chase's P.O.V.

I reached home and threw myself on the bed. It had been a long journey. Sigh.

I took a shower and turned on the television. As I flipped the channels, the thought of Natalie crossed my mind. Where could she be? Who cares, she deserves that. She's one hell of a careless and proud person. Who does refuses to an offer like that? It's okay. If that what she wants. I don't care a little.

I put the television to a news channel. After a little while something caught my attention.

Breaking news: A number of cases of robbery,rape and serial killings has been reported along the national highway 53. All the citizens are requested to be on high alert..........

What? I stared at the television in shock. Natalie. I looked out the window. It was almost dark. I quickly grabbed my keys and drove as fast as I possibly could hoping that I wasn't too late.

All sorts of thoughts crossed my mind. And every time it did, it send down a chill down my back. God. Keep her safe. Though I did not practically like her attitude, I don't want to be responsible for her.

It took me one and a half hour to reach the spot where I had left her. It was dark and I couldn't see properly. A sense of relief flooded me as I saw a human figure in the dark. I took a heavy breath and walked towards her.

As I approached her, I realised she wasn't alone. A man was standing beside her and was grabbing her by her arm. She looked broken, defeated and afraid. Then a sudden rush of anger filled me up.

~×~×~×

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