THE CONTRACT : AN UNDYING LOVE 27 Chapter Twenty-Seven

I just received my first salary, which is huge and very much satisfying.

I am going to get something nice for Malia and Eunice, in appreciation of what they've done for me. Currently I was fidgeting my pen in my mouth, trying to think of what to get.

I also wanted to get myself something nice.

Malia has been complaining that she was tired of the paint in her office so I decided to add a touch to it, and Eunice on the other hand, I'll get her that sungla.s.ses she saw on TV and wanted to die for.

I guess I'll get myself a new dress after all.

Its Friday which means I get to close by 2pm today, and checking my watch it's 1:15.

I decided to start packing my things. When I was done, I walked to Malia's office and met her with someone discussing, I guess that's business.

"Excuse me" she says and stood up to walk to me.

"Sorry, I didn't know you were with someone, I'll come back later" I say and wanted to turn.

"Wait, Charles is picking me up for dinner which means you'll have to go with my car again, and this time, please don't let anything happen to that angel" she said putting her hand up and pleading.

I chuckled, shaking my head.

"I'll just take the cab, thanks" I refused but she put her hands on her waist.

"Well I'm asking you to help me drop my car at home then" she says, raising her brows and trying to look serious.

That made me laugh.

"Fine" I say and she smile, walking back inside her office as I wait for her. She returned with the car key and handed it to me.

We hugged and she return to her business.

Checking my watch it was 1:34 but I decided to sign out now, since I don't have anything left to do.

Shortly my phone buzzed, I checked and the caller was Will.

"h.e.l.lo" I said answering the call

"h.e.l.lo, Miss Amaya, how are you today?" He asks and I smile.

"Well, just here you know, I'm okay" I replied and I hear him clear his throat.

"Where are you then?" He asks and I wanted to lie but what if he sees me driving or maybe he's outside the restaurant already.

"I'm at work but I'm leaving very soon, like right now"  I say quickly so he wouldn't say he wants to come

"Good, I'm at a downtown cafe close to your restaurant, I'll drop you home then" he says and before I could protest he ended the call.

And I grunted loudly.

"What will I do with Malia's car?" I say out to myself.

"Amaya? You're still here?" I hear Malia's voice from behind me and I turn.

"Well, lucky for me Will wants to come and pick me up" I say sarcastically.

"Oh good, give me my keys" she says, collecting it from my hand. I just opened my eyes.

"Well? Go meet your man then" she says hugging me and then pushing me out.

I was pushed out and just stood there, with my mouth wide open.

"Betrayal" I say twitching my eyes.

I walked out and then begin to search for Will.

What if he didn't show up? I ask myself.

Exhaling, I checked my watch and the time was 1:55

"Great" I say out and just as the word came out of my mouth, I see the red Mercedes pulling over and I was sure that was Will.

He halt and then got down and walked to me.

"I'm sorry I delayed you Miss Amaya" he apologized and I smile.

"Not a problem" I reply.

"So, you're still heading home right?" He asks and I don't know if I should tell him that I was going to the mall or let him just take me home and then go to the mall later, but that'll be stressful.

"I actually have some things to get at the mall, so you could jus-"

"Oh great, I wanted to get something too, I guess we'll just go together then. Hop in" he interrupted gesturing his hand for me to get inside the car, exhaling I just walk behind him as he stopped in front of me, opening the door for me and I smile and entered, watching him walk over to his side and then starting the engine and we drove off.

Once we got to the Mall, there were paparazzi outside, I think they were taking shots of someone, I was about opening the door when Will shouted.

"No don't" he said stopping me by placing a hand on my hand and I just froze.

"s.h.i.t" he mutters and I follow his gaze to the paparazzi and I remembered he was the Prince so when they see him they'll probably pile up around him.

"What is it?" I ask pretending

"I uhm, let's go to another Mall, this one looks too busy" he quickly lied and before I could say anything he started the engine and drove off.

There was silence and I wasn't ready to break it.

Why was he hiding it from me?

I was getting uncomfortable with the silence and so I turn the radio on, and luckily music was been played.

Recognizing it immediately, I begin to hum to it.

♪♪♪ SHAWN MENDEZ ft CAMILLA CABELLO - I know what you did last summer♪♪♪

I begin to follow the lyrics, and then I started to move my body to it and Will noticed me, he started laughing but then joined me after all.

We were currently singing to the song and practically very loud.

We got to the Mall and I stopped the music playing, once we got down and entered the mall I wanted to run back, as I see the kind of mall it is.

It looked too expensive and I don't think I can afford any of these things.

The price tag was scary and I think just two dress alone will swallow my whole salary.

"Uhm, I'll wait for you outside" I tried to excuse myself

"But why,I thought you wanted to get something?" He asks and I just gave him this nervous laugh.

"Oh don't worry about me, just get you something and let's go" I say, scratching the back of my palm.

"Actually, I brought you here because I wanted to get you something" he added and I look at him confused

"Why will you want to get me anything?" I ask and he exhaled

"I'm sorry I lied to you, I didn't wanted to go to the other mall because of the paparazzi, and I wanted to get you something as a friendly gift and for you to attend the party with me tomorrow, which is my birthday" he explain and I made an O shape with my mouth.

"I am not happy I crashed your car but I'm glad I did. I just want you to accompany me to the ball and if you by any chance feel uncomfortable I will bring you back home immediately. Please Miss Amaya" he continued but then went on his knee causing my eyes to go wide open almost falling out.

"Will you do me the honors of accompanying me to ball tomorrow?" He added, and I wasn't sure what to say. But, he's the Prince of England and he's kneeling before me right now in a mall with lots of people who are now gathering to watch us.

I definitely don't want to embarra.s.s him.

"What are you doing?" I whispers and he looked around.

"Good, I'm not standing up until you finally accept to accompany me and also allow me get you something" Will replied smirking

"Fine. I'll go with you, now stand up please" I pleaded and then he begin to smile, as I hear people cheering and giving funny comments.

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"I hope you didn't feel embarra.s.sed Miss Amaya?" Will ask me as I was standing in front of my doorstep right now.

He went ahead to get me two dress, which we had to fight each time he picked any dress for me and I see its too expensive.

I really don't like people getting things for me. I wouldn't want it to look like I was poor or just like getting things from people.

"No its okay. I guess I'll see you tomorrow then?" I say, and he smiled and nodded.

"Goodnight Miss Amaya"

And without uttering any word I just waved at him as I watch him drive off.

I have a ball to attend.