CHAPTER 63

Mark's POV
She was looking extremely beautiful in the white dress and her fragrance alone was making me lose my mind just like the way I feel when I see my Casabella but I had to compose myself in the best way I could.
Even the sound of her breath was like a melody in my ear. Every feature I have noticed in my Casabella is exactly the same with her except for the face.
After a long drive to the restaurant, we finally arrived at our destination as I walked out of the car before her and walked over to her side and opened the door for her as she stepped out and stood beside me.
"Shall we proceed?" I suggested as we both made our way inside the restaurant.
"Good afternoon sir, ma'am." A female waitress greeted us as we both walked inside.
"VIP reservation under Mark Clinton." I stated and she checked her tablet.
"Yes, there is a reservation under your name. This way, please." She responded and took us to the reserved table at the last end of the restaurant which was more peaceful.
"Make yourselves comfortable sir, ma'am."
"Bring the menu in a short while."
"Okay sir." She replied as I took out a chair for Madison to sit.
"Thank you." She uttered in a soft tone.
"You're welcome." I answered and took my seat before staring at her face.
Something is really off about her attitude which I still can't figure out. I don't want to make the mistake of telling her about the business deal with Mr Noah to make her misunderstand the help I need from her. Not everyone will be willing to accept it except for money which I know she isn't like that.
Casabella's POV
I was hoping he was going to begin the discussion right away but it was the other case. He kept staring at me like someone who bought him a diamond, which I am beginning to get uncomfortable with.
The stare was getting intense to the point I was giving myself away, admiring his features before making up my mind to break the stare and silence.
"What do you want to discuss with me? I'm all ears."
"Oh, yeah. It's really a serious situation which I know you will be able to help me out with."
"Really? Is it about business or something else?" I asked curiously, seeing the way he was looking restless.
The man I knew back in America was a fearless and rude man but this man here is a lot different and really soft. Is he really the same man or what has come over him?
"It's about business but it might sound a little bit off."
"What is it then?"
"It is about a business deal with one of the top five businessmen around the world I secured but his demands are what is holding the contract back."
"Wow! Congratulations but what is the demand?"
"Well, he wants me to..." He wasn't done with his sentence when the waitress showed up.
"Here is the menu, sir, ma'am." She said, dropping the menu in front of us.
"Thank you." I replied to her.
"So tell me, what does he want from you?"
"We can discuss that after lunch." He stated.
"Alright." I answered and took the menu going through their dishes.
The dishes look mouth washing and expensive, making me go for the less expensive ones.
"What would you like to have, Madison?"
"I'll just go for coleslaw and pasta."
"Are you really okay with that?" He inquired, looking confused.
"Yes.That will do."
"Okay. I will have that as well."
Few minutes later, the waitress came back to take our orders and after another couple of minutes she showed up with the dishes on a tray and served us.
Mark's POV
I kept stealing glaze at how she ate so perfectly and how her lip looks pink unlike before.
I don't know but I doubt if she's really Madison. Casabella's lip was really pink unlike Madison's own, so why does her lip look exactly like Casabella lip all of a sudden?
"Mark, is something on my lip? You have been staring at me?" She asked as she caught me staring at her.
"Well, you have a little cream at the edge of your lip."
"Where?" She asked again as I took a napkin towards her lip and wiped the stain. Her lip looks so tempting to crush one's lip on them.
"Thanks." She added shyly.
"You're welcome." I replied and continued with my meal.
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Casabella's POV
"Can you continue with what you were trying to tell me earlier?" I asked him, after lunch.
"Yeah. Well, as I was saying, the contract has to do with a condition."
"What condition? Please tell me."
"I will need to present my fiancee in front of the C.E.O and I don't have a fiancee yet not to talk of having a woman in my life. That's the only problem I am facing right now before deal can be met."
"Is that so? How do you want me to be of help?"
"I want you to stand in as my acting fiancee to be in front of the C.E.O and you're the only woman who I know can help me out with it. I know it might sound somehow to you but I do need the contract, will you help me out."
I couldn't believe my ears when he said the words. Is this really happening and is he serious about what he said? How could someone think of something like that before signing a deal with another person?
"Please, say something." He added, jolting me out of my small thoughts.
"It's really a serious situation indeed. I do need to think about it because it's still a shock to me. I hope you don't mind?"
"Yeah, I guess you need to think about it. You can take as much time as you want."
"Alright. Thanks." I replied with a weary smile.
This is a really more complicated situation than I have ever imagined! He really wants me to act as his fiancee, more like his girlfriend. God! This is really going to be a hard time for me to decide or even think of accepting to help me on something like that.
Mark's POV
I dropped her off at her company and headed straight home and met Alex and Rosy watching a movie in the living room.
"Are you back already?"
"Yeah. I just need to rest, I will be in my room." I stated and walked out on them.
I stride to my room feeling unwell in ages, not all over my body but in my heart. I know it is really a hard decision for her to help me but I hope she will agree to it and in many ways, my heart keeps betraying me these days whenever I see her.
I feel much alive when I see her, just like how I feel about Casabella which is still a shock to me. How could two women have the same qualities? Isn't something not right somewhere? Perhaps, I am the one who is confused about my feelings.
EVENING
After having dinner, Rosy, Alex and I all moved to the living room to watch a movie. Rosy was the one who insisted I join them, which I had no choice but to accept. Moreover, it had been a long while, I had watched a movie so it was to my advantage as well.
"What movie do you suggest we watch, brother?"
"I don't know. You do know I barely watch movies or anything so suggest for yourself."
"You're really no fun, brother."
"Yeah, sure. He totally isn't. How about we watch something erotic?" Alex grinned a broad smile.
"You're so unbelievable, man." I snarled and got up.
"Where are you going, brother?"
"I'm going to my room, of course."
"But he was just joking with you."
"I understand. Give him what he wants, okay?" I chuckled and trooped to the stairs.
"You're really something else, brother."
"I know, right. Enjoy your night but try to reduce your tones." I added and they both laughed.
On getting to my room, I saw my phone buzzing on the nightstand and walked up to check the caller to see it was Madison. She was calling me, I hope she has made a decision. I picked it up at the last minute to hear her voice exactly like Casabella's voice, sending a great effect to my body.
"Good evening Madison."
"I hope I am not disturbing you this late?"
"Not at all. I was close to my phone, that's why."
"Oh, erm... well, I have made a decision."
"Great. Tell me." I uttered eagerly.
"I accept. I will be your acting fiancee."
"Are you serious?" I asked, not believing my ear.
"Yes, I am. I will help you out in getting the contract."
"You have really done a huge favour for me which I promise to repay you."
"You really don't have to. I clearly saw it in your face how you needed to bag that contract."
"Totally. Thank you Madison."
"You're welcome Mark." She replied.
"I will come pick you up tomorrow morning at your mansion. We have somewhere to go, I hope you will have a little time to spare?"
"Well, I am all free tomorrow."
"Perfect. Text me the address."
"I will. Good night."
"Good night." I responded and dropped the call.
Yes! Yes! She finally agreed! I will make sure to fill her with every good things, two lovers do to each other.
I'm so happy right now. I wish it was my Casabella, it would have smitten my heart the more. I hope wherever she is, she's safe and will eventually find her way to me.