Carrying The Billionaires Child

MANNY

Manny has been working as early as 7 in the morning preparing the models for the upcoming fashion show.

Looking at the clock, she discovered that it was already late into the afternoon and she hadn't even had breakfast yet.

With sweat running down her face and a bunch of pins in her mouth, Manny felt tired.

All she wanted was to go back to her office, relax, and have a good lunch. Good thing she was dressing the last model for the day.

“Allen Cooper and his father will be coming by the office today to sort out the contract for the marriage and I want you to remember that this marriage benefits the both of us and you must sign the contract. ”

her mum said in a serious voice, coming out of the large dressing room.

Manny felt irritated and fed up. Her mum has been pestering her about the contract for the last two weeks, why couldn't she just accept that she's not ready to marry?

“No Mother, I want to marry someone who loves me for me and not just what he can get out of me.”

“I don't want to be like you and dad!" Manny yelled back and her mum's face hardened.

You could see the hurt and anger in her eyes – although she might have lived in a loveless marriage, Manny's mum felt it was worth it.

"You should be happy that someone has agreed to be with you despite how you look. If you go on like this, you might end up alone forever.“

“And how do I look, mother?" Manny asked, getting furious.

She was well aware of how she looked but she didn't think her mother would hate her or try to marry her off just because she was fat.

“I don't care what you think or want Manny but you're signing that contract whether you like it or not.”

With tears gathering in her eyes, Manny watched as her mum dashed out of her office banging the door closed.

So much for a quiet afternoon.

Hours after the conversation, the Coopers arrived.

With the black shining limo dropping them off, Manny thought that they must be extremely rich since her mum was hell-bent on matching them together.

As the men made their way into the fashion house, Manny noticed how the ladies fawned over the two men.

But she couldn't see what they saw.

As Mr Allen and his son both entered the office, Manny found my mum smiling like a lunatic.

Did her mother really think that Manny would sign the contract so she could have more money?

“Mr Allen, I'm so glad you could make it. Please sit."

Manny's mum offered them seats in her office and Manny could feel nothing but anger. Her mother looked like she didn't even care.

Clearing his throat, Mr Allen was the first to speak.

“I'll just go straight to the point so we can seal the deal and start necessary preparations.”

Manny took a quick glance at Mr Allen's son who seemed confused. Perhaps he wasn't aware of what his father was planning.

Too bad.

Without hesitating, Mr Allen brought out the paperwork for the marriage which was ready to be signed.

“Manny, Andrew you just need to sign where your names and phase one of the marriage is done.”

“Marriage? Dad? Is this a contract marriage?" Andrew asked with anger in his voice.

“I told you, Dad, I do not want to get married and besides couldn't you find someone better to do business with”

Andrew looked at Manny with disgust and at that moment, she prayed for the ground to swallow her up.

Manny couldn't bring herself to look Andrew in the eyes, she felt so naked and furious and was on the verge of crying.