HAYLEY’s POV
He had to be fucking crazyMarry him?What were men on these days to have such fucking blatant audacity?I climbed the stairs to my home, sighing as I kicked the shoes I had on, awayTo think I had thought he had something important to say, like maybe offer me another fucking job.Marriage was the last thing on my mind and to a stranger?I stared at the card he had squeezed into my hand; one that held his number and name.Christian Montgomery.… I readWhy the hell did it sound oddly familiar? Like I had heard it somewhere and it was something I ought to know.“Whatever” I scoffed, tossing the paper aside and collapsing on the sofa.I had to call my friends but they worked late at night at some strip club so I did not think they would be with their phones at the moment.They had gotten me the job so it was only right that I told them I had been fired for something I had no idea about.Although I was pretty sure I had been fired because I had refused the advances of his son some days earlier. I could still remember how he had threatened to get me fired when I had stopped his creeping hand on my thighs.There was no proof that he had stolen whatever it was I was being accused for and blamed it on me.I sighed again, my mind drifting annoyingly to the man who had saved me at the bar… to Christian.He was stunning and I was sure he could get any woman he wanted at any time he wanted so why was he looking for a wife and why me?“Stop thinking about it, Hayley. You are not going to marry a man you have only just met. For all you know he could be the fucking axe murderer and wants to kill you and sell your body parts for money” I berated myself.What I needed to do at the moment was sleep and then think of what else I could do.My phone trilled loudly, indicating that the repayment of the debt I owed was fast approaching.Fuck you, Chester and may you rot in the belly of a shark!The bastard had broken up with me and left me with owing some loan sharks whom I had never heard of except when they had come to harass me for the money.According to them, he had borrowed five hundred thousand dollars and had put my name and house address up as his beneficiary. They could not find him anywhere so I had to pay his debt and although we had agreed on the time and dates to offer up part payments, there was no way in hell I could pay such amount of money.I had tried to find Chester but it was like he had disappeared from the surface of the earth and although Kitty had said she was sure he had been planning this for a long time, I did not want to believe her.I climbed out of the bathtub, wrapping myself in a towel and going straight to sleep.The next morning I was awoken by a conference call from my friends, Kitty and Darren.“Hey sleeping beauty” Kitten screamed while I groaned“Why are you still in bed?” Darren commented“I was fired” I told them.They were silent for a second while I fidgeted“Why? How?” Kitty asked“I… remember I told you that Santiago tried to harass me the day before and threatened to get me fired?They nodded in unison“Well, I arrived the next day for my evening shift and I was accused of stealing”“That is bull crap, baby doll”Darren raged“He fired me immediately and I…”I paused there as I thought of telling them about the man I had met and his offer. I did not think it was right to put it out there like that“And what?” Kitty prompted“That’s it. I went to the bar for a drink and came back home” I lied.“I am so sorry, Hayley but I think you are in actual luck. We have an opening at the strip club”“I am not stripping” I countered“You don’t need to. It is for the bar there; they are in need of a bartender and honestly the pay is good and will help with the debt. I think you should come in this morning and interview for it” Darren said.“Isn’t it glaring that serving people is clearlynot in my future?” I groaned.“Listen baby doll, you got fired from one job. It doesn’t mean you’ll get fired from any other one you try to apply to.” Darren persuaded.“Fine, I will apply as long as I don’t discard one piece of my clothing.” I murmured.We laughed and talked about the guy who had tried to touch Kitty during her strip act. He had apologized and tipped her big and they had exchanged numbers. She was going to see him during the weekend and then they were going on his yacht.“Don’t you think that is very dangerous?”“Nope and you only live once, Hayley… you have to start living! Forget that asshole you dated and allow a man fuck you to the seven heavens for once”I blushed, my head bringing up a mental image of Christian. Now, he looked like a man who would fuck a woman to the seven heavens. Fuck it Hayley, I’m already fantasizing way too far“I should get ready for the interview” I cleared my throat, shaking my head.I am still hungover, that is why I am thinking of him, I thought to myself in protest.I decided on a brown skirt and a black shirt for the interview.Crossing my fingers in prayers, I entered the club allowing myself be led into the office of the man whom I assumed was the boss.His eyes surveyed my choice of clothing immediately I entered and it was while before he pointed me into a chair.“Your name is?”“Hayley, Sir. Hayley Marshall”“And have you ever worked the bar before, Hayley Marshall”“Yes” I lied“I… to tell you the truth; this is a strip club” He mentioned while I nodded. “You walked in here like you are going for an interview at some bank with those clothes.”“I can adjust. You do not need to worry about my morals” I said, the smile on my face very shaky.“Good because I would hate to be the man who ruined a perfectly innocent girl” He commented, flashing pearly white teeth at me.I was sure one smile from him and every girl within a 10m radius swooned in a faint but I was no such girl.“I am Khalid, Hayley and you are employed” He muttered, putting a hand out to me.I shook his hand, clearing my throat and brushing my lashes down so he did not see the tears in my eyes.He called in Kitty who pretended like she had no idea who I was and asked her to show me to the back for a change of clothes.I waited until we were far away before I squealed like a banshee and hugged her.”Where is Darren?” I asked.“At the back, finishing up. Welcome to the club, girl… literally”“I cannot believe it and when he made that comment about my clothes, I thought I was done for” I sighed, putting a hand out to my beating heart dramatically.“You chose really bad clothing, my friend but you have got the job so that is what matters. Change up and get ready for a great day and whatever you do, maintain your smile.”She kissed my cheek“Smiling attracts the best tippers.” She advised and left.I clawed the bartender’s dress in the closet, marveling at the short length of it. Was I even sure of what I was doing here?I never thought I’d see myself working in a strip club, not that it was too bad, after all my two best friends are working here. But fuck this,It doesn’t matter, Hayley… you got a freaking jobCHRISTIAN’S POV“Fuck man! You mean you did not even know the chick’s name?” Khalid laughed heartily as I explained what had happened the previous day.A small chuckle escaped my lips, It was tradition for Khalid and I to give each other the experience we had with any random we fuck. In this case, I was telling him about my little awkward situation with Erica, I mean Cressida.“Dude, and the whole time she was just letting you call her Erica?” he stretched forth his hand towards his glass of wine.I gave a casual shrug, “yeah- I mean there wasn’t time for corrections when I had her mouth full with my cock”He took a sip from his glass, shaking his head in denial as small chuckles escaped his lips. I reached for my small glass of bourbon; my eyes catching on the behind of a small figure moving around in the bar.Her hair was packed into a messy bun, the uniform was short enough for me to see her thighs and the beginning of the curve of her ass when she bent forward to place drinks on th
HAYLEY’S POV I figured with each painful and frustrating day spent living in this personal hell that is my life, I realized that God has favorites. Chester almost humiliated me at the club last night. I also drew the attention of a stranger, who never seemed to leave me alone. Since the first day we met, he could pick up on the fact that I was needy and broke. Is that how everyone sees me? a total fuckup? I eventually got to see my mom at the hospital yesterday; I couldn’t even pay her clinic bills. I felt so ashamed. I couldn’t look her in the eye, but I felt her pity. I couldn’t do this anymore; I couldn’t keep depending on Kitty and Darren to survive or let myself down. So I took his advice, the handsome, judgy stalker. Christian Montgomery, CEO of Montgomery Enterprise Holdings I could almost swear that the name sounded too familiar, but then I just couldn’t quite get it. I kept staring at the card he gave me and the big name boldly sitting on the company building as I stood
CHRISTIAN’S POVAs I sat and waited for a reaction from her, my mind couldn’t help but go back to Rebecca. She was starting to push her boundaries; she was becoming a problem. I don’t like problems; they piss me off.Even though I hate to admit that this is my entire fault, I should have known better than to fuck my secretary. What the hell was I thinking? It’s not even office romance; it’s more dom and sub.My thoughts briefly flickered back to Hayley, and I couldn’t help but marvel at her ability to catch me off guard. There was a raw innocence about her that intrigued me, a stark contrast to the polished women who typically surrounded me.But I don’t want her as a submissive anyway; pure innocence sometimes bores me."I’ll Marry you” My eyes widened in surprise, she agreed.I got up and walked towards where she stood, my body towering over her small figure.As I kept staring at Hayley, the door to my office swung open, revealing Cassidy’s entrance. I shouldn’t be seeing more of this
HAYLEY’S POV "Moving? To where? What’s going on, Hayley? "Kitty kept pestering me with her numerous questions as she followed me around the house as I shoved my things into the duffel bag I moved in with anyway. "I really can’t explain it, Kitty; I wish I could tell you…."I paused and she stopped abruptly, narrowing me down like she was waiting for the remaining sentence. "But?" She arched a brow.I exhaled deeply, in as much as I love kitty. I couldn’t risk letting her know about this arrangement, news spread. All she has to do is blab to one person and it’s over for me. "I promise that I’ll explain everything as soon as I can, I’m sorry and I love you" Kitty moved closer to me, "I just want to know you’ll be fine, if where you’re going will be of great help to you then I won’t stop you." I let out a soft smile; She had always supported me. "Be safe love." She pulled me into a hug before I dragged my duffel bag and walked out of the apartment. Terry, Christian’s driver quickl
"Take it off." He ordered he kept staring at me coldly. There was nothing about the way he looked at me that screamed sexual, he just enjoyed barking orders I guess. “But I like this outfit, this is what I want to wear Mr Montgomery.” I refused to budge, since when did he think he could tell me what to wear? “I can tell you what to wear since the moment you signed that agreement.” He ran his hands in his hair. “That was in the contract!?” My eyes bulged with shock, I didn’t see that part. How come I didn’t see it? Fuck! What have I done? “I guess you didn’t read it thoroughly, what if I wanted you to do….” He kept walking towards me and I moved back slightly till my back touched the mirror. He was now standing in front of me, I felt cornered. “Something immoral.” He whispered in my ears, I know I’ve only met him for like few hours and he’s like a total jerk, but there was something about him that made me shiver with seduction. Can I explain it? No! “I don’t think your little inno
CHAPTER NINE After Christian dropped the bombshell on the reporters, they still wanted more, but Christian seemed to be a man of suspense. He knew what he was doing; he had it all planned out. He just wanted to give the media a hint to further sell this lie; at least by tomorrow morning, the media would be going wild. I couldn’t believe my eyes as Christian and I walked into the business meeting gala. The lavishness of the venue made me short of breath. Everything looked so good, from the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to the walls adorned with artwork and the impeccably dressed guests, whose every move smelled like money and power. Never have I even dreamed of being somewhere like this. I guess busting your ass at a local bar for a long time won’t give you time to dream. Beside me, Christian appeared cold and distant. I’m not surprised he wasn’t as mind-blown as I was; he was born into this. "Wait here, I’ll check around for my parents." His hands brushed my arm sli
CHRISTIAN'S POVThe rest of the evening was filled with my parents gushing over Hayley; Hermione was already talking about babies. I’d hate to break her little heart when this contract ends, but we have to break a few eggs to make an omelet.I’m sorry Hermione, but no grandkid for you. Not now or even ever, I don’t do shit like that. I still found it somehow weird that my dad kept insisting that he knew Hayley, but she said she didn’t recognize him and they’d never met.Could Dad be right and maybe she was lying? I couldn’t fully trust a woman I’d only known for a few hours.“Goodbye, Mr. Montgomery, and I’ll see you soon Hermione.” Hayley waved as I held the car door for her to get in.My parents waved back with soft smiles, I got in the car and Terry closed the door. Hayley played quite the charmer; at least now I can say the fake marriage might work. She bought them!“You did a great job tonight, I hope it gets better.” I adjusted in the seat as I loosened my tie a bit, I glanced a
“What do you think you are doing?” I growled as I grabbed her aggressively by the arm and she flinched“I-I’m sorry, you said to pick a room and I didn-I didn’t know that this was..” She couldn’t even find the appropriate words to use, she was just all over the place.“It was a mistake, I’m sorry.” She apologized, her gaze fixated on the marble floors in the room.I exhaled deeply before letting go of her, she had found it anyway. What most women sign contracts to see is what she just walked right into, was I mad? Definitely.“So-so you’re into BDSM?” She swallowed.“I’m guessing the room already answered your question” I scoffed, with one hand on my hips as I watched her in annoyance. Could I survive six months with her if she was already getting on my nerves, defying me, and trespassing?My sexual fantasy wasn’t something I share with many women, only those I see fit to. I liked them submissive, crawling to me and begging for me.“Right.” She mouthed softly before trying to leave t