365 DAYS WITH YOU

“The day CARL BRADFORD offered me the contract: "These are the laid-down rules; Rule Number One: You are not allowed to fall in love with me. Rule Number Two: You are not allowed to kiss or hug me, except if I want to, just to convince my father, which I wish will never happen." He didn't bother to hide the disgust on his face when he made the last statement. "Rule Number Three: No one is allowed to know about this contract, not even my brother. This is strictly between I, you, and my P.A. Is that clear?" I nodded nervously, wondering if it was the right decision as I clutched my stomach. This guy was unbelievable, and so full of himself, like he rules the world, and could destroy it with the snap of his finger. "You will get paid monthly as long as we don't get caught, for a year. If you want to ever opt out from this, get ready to pay me back." He said firmly. How on earth am I going to survive with this menace for 365 days? I inhaled deeply, and forced a smile at him. "I should get back to my boss, Daniel". His face twisted into a frown when I mentioned his brother's name. No one needed to tell me, that they were sworn enemies who will forever hate each other until one step downs, or preferable, dies. *** Carl's father had always blamed him for the death of his mother, who had died in childbirth. Mr. Williams, his father, had never shown him love while he was growing up. Now, as an adult, he wanted him to be the main shareholder of his company. This sudden change was very odd. Carl attended the best business school and graduated at the top of his class. He has always believed this was the reason his father wanted him to take over the company. But what he didn't know was that there was a very different reason. Khloe, Carl's contracted girlfriend, happened to find out the secret behind his mother's death, and the main reason his father wanted him to be in control of the company. She eventually turned the secret to her advantage when his father, Mr. Williams became determined to ruin her life when he discovered she was one of his own employees, and was secretly dating Carl. What could the secret be that would make the powerful and influential Mr. Williams Bradford bend to Khloe's demands?”