The debt

MIA'S POV

I blinked multiple times and looked at the cheque of a hundred thousand dollars in my hands and for the first time took a breath of relief. I could finally get my dad the best medical care with this money. 

I never knew Matt had such a young and handsome uncle. They never spoke about him and I never met him.

As I watched him from acros the car, my eyes were drawn to his striking features. He had a chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes, and perfectly tousled dark hair. But there was something about him that gave off an air of mystery and detachment. His cold and aloof aura seemed to surround him, making it difficult to approach. Yet, despite his distant demeanor, I couldn't help but be captivated by his undeniable handsomeness. It was as if he held a secret that I was determined to uncover.

As I watched him, completely engrossed in my thoughts, I suddenly felt a warmth spread across my cheeks. I realized that I had been caught staring, and embarrassment washed over me. My face turned a shade of crimson as I quickly averted my gaze, hoping he hadn't noticed my obvious admiration. It was a moment that made me realize just how captivating he truly was.

"Sir, I'll pay you back I promise. I'll get a job and pay you back." I mumbled as I felt his eyes on me.

"You'll work in my company until I decide how you'llpay your debt" I heard him say in that cool voice.

At twenty one years, I was done with my studies but I had never worked a day in my life. Realizing I didn't have any options now, I readily agreed. "Yes sir"

I risked another glance at him and saw him staring at me. "It's been a long day. Let's get you home."

 I told him my address and watched him drive. We were in comfortable silence as he took me home. But I needed some answers.

"You know who I am but I've never seen you before and Matt never mentioned you."

He looked at me like my question caught him by surprise.

"I've been in England. I'm not really close to the family. I left when I was a teenager and I'm only back to expand my company Blackwood incorporated here."

My ears perked up as soon as I heard the company's name. 

"You're Damien Blackwood of Blackwood incorporated? The ceo? The owner?" Words fell out of my mouth in shock.

 I had come across that name severally when helping my dad with documents in the office. I remember my dad continuously commend and tell me how much he admired the ceo of Blackwood for starting a company from scratch, expanding and becoming a multi billionaire. He had even tried severally to get in contact with him for some collaborations but it never succeeded.

 Looking at him from the corner of my eyes, I finally understood the cool aura he gave off. This man is a billionaire and he's only twenty eight. His name rang bells in the cooperate world and sent shivers down everyone's spine. He was rich and a ruthless business man. Only few people knew him in person as he had never stepped foot in the county since he left and now he's back and with me driving me home!

He glanced in my direction and let out a chuckle at my rambling. "Yes. I'm surprised you know about me. I'm sure your dad is responsible for that."

He spoke up, his voice filled with amusement, as he glanced at me.

I looked at him with with a shy smile and asked " You mentioned me working in your company to pay off my debt. But I'm aware you don't have a company in this country."

" I don't but I intend to start one. Everything is already in place. I need a person assistant and you're perfect for the job. I'm aware you've helped your father in some ways and I know you graduated from the prestigious university of Massachusetts in business."

My eyes went wide as I heard him speak, a mix of surprise and curiosity filling me. I couldn't help but be surprised that this man knew so much about me. It was like he had a window into my life. "How did you know that?"

"I called my secretary to tell me about you as you were escorted out of the party. I'm sorry about your dad Mia."

 At the mention of my dad, my eyes welled with tears again. I wonder what went wrong, my father trusted the wrong people and now his company was gone and we faced bankruptcy and he was lying in the hospital critically sick.

Thankfully we had arrived at my apartment. I mumbled a thanks and got out. I could feel his piercing gaze at my back as I walked into my house. 

I quickly got into the hot shower and went to fell asleep immediately my head touched the pillow. 'Tomorrow, first thing in the morning , I'll be on my way to the hospital to see my dad'... I thought to myself as I drifted to sleep with dreams of a handsome stranger with an umbrella.