Chapter 12

CARLA
I stared at him in anticipation waiting for him to say what is on his mind. I know I am hot and many guys want me but not to the extent of stalking me for so long.
He sat on the couch looking round my apartment, he seems to be surprised that I live here. What's with the face?
"Are you going to state your mission here or should I show you out?" I asked rudely.
"I am sorry. I was just carried away for a while." He apologized.
I scoffed, "Carried away by looking round my apartment? Do you have something missing here?"
He smiled, why does he keep smiling? Is it because he has dimples? Jay has dimples too. Just great. Now I am comparing him with Jayden. It's so annoying that I can't get that man out of my head.
"Yes. There's something here I desire so much that I can't stop myself." He replied.
I raised a brow in inquiry, "Huh? The last time I checked, everything in this apartment belongs to my bestie and I. So what the hell are you talking about?"
"You Carla. I want you. Ever since our first time together, I've never been able to get you out of my head. You Carla, is the only woman that has been able to satisfy me and stay in my head for long. I know you don't want any commitment with anyone, so I won't force you." He stated.
Okay, I was expecting this and at the same time, I wasn't expecting this. If he knows that I want no commitment, why is he wasting his time and mine?
"Since you know that I want no commitment, or anything to do with you. Why are you still stalking me? What exactly do you want?"
"Friendship Carla. I know I sound weird, but I want us to be friends. I want a chance to prove myself to you, to try and change you. Then we can see if you're going to accept a relationship or not."
I burst into a loud laughter, he doesn't seem surprised.
"What?! Change me? That's like the hardest thing to do for even me. Don't waste your time or have false hopes Jerry. I don't want that kind of relationship." I told him bluntly.
His face still has this smile, does this guy ever frown? This is the way he keeps smiling when I met him. That's why I seem to like him in the first place.
"I can try. You can give me a few months Carla, if I don't change you, then I'll give you anything you want."
For a billionaire, this guy is too soft. Jayden is very cocky and annoying. He's a pain in my ass.
"Are you trying to make a bet?"
He nodded, "I'll get you to fall in love, or I'll do whatever you want if I fail."
I laughed again. This is so funny, he's so gonna lose. I can't fall in love, how does he plan to do that? Buy me expensive things, take me round the world, show me lots of love? All that don't move me at all. I wish he knows that. I am not someone he can buy with anything.
"Wow. You really want to waste your time with me. I can see that. You know what, there's no harm in becoming friends with you but I have my conditions. You and I will have nothing intimate together, unless I decide to."
He grinned, "You've got a deal. Will you be nicer to me from now on?"
I shook my head, "What's the deal in being nice to you? I am just being blunt."
"Your sincerity is what I like most about you. You're a woman who likes to say what you think without caring what people will say about you. You're proud of yourself and I like you for that."
The praise is too much but he's saying the truth. I don't give a fuck what people think about me. I am a queen of my own world and I need no one to tell me what to do.
"Thank you very much. I appreciate that you came all the way here but you do know you have to be back at work. I know you're a businessman and staying at unimportant places at these hours is inappropriate. We can always see some other time, but I won't let you use your work for play." I explained.
He nodded in agreement, though he doesn't look quite happy. I'm glad he understands that his work is more important than me, in his life I mean.
"Yes you're right. Another reason why I like you. I'm going to take my leave now. I'll be in touch, take care of yourself." He said getting up.
I also got up and nodded.
"Yes and you too. Goodbye."
"Bye." He smiled before walking out the door.
I heaved a huge sigh of relief, that was so awkward. What the hell is he talking about anyway? I wonder what more he wants from me. Why is he so desperate for my friendship after telling him everything about myself? Who knows, maybe he's being sincere. I'm a very sweet girl.
Just when I sat back on the couch to continue watching the TV show, the doorbell rang again. Who could that be? Did he come back? What now? I am very sure he didn't forget anything.
My guess was wrong as I opened the door for an uninvited guest. Did he follow me all the way to my home? This stalking is becoming too bad.
"What are you doing here? The last time I checked, I didn't give you permission to come to my apartment or follow me around. You're supposed to call when you need me, and considering the fact that I just left your place a few hours ago, you don't. So what do you want?" I asked rudely.
He smirked and forced his way inside while his stupid bodyguards tried to walk in. I slammed the door on their faces fast enough. I've gotten another stalker on my list, what is happening to me today? Why won't these men just let me be?
In all my years of this job, I've never been this fed up as I am now. This guy is acting like my boyfriend, it's annoying.
"I asked you a question and you forced yourself in? Are you being serious right now?"
He took his seat comfortably on the couch.
"You're not going to offer your guest anything? You're a millionaire now. I expect more of you." He said looking around.
I scoffed, "Last time I checked again, I didn't invite you. So you're not welcome."
"Why are you being so rude to your client? You know, a lot of people would give anything to have me in their houses. You have no idea how lucky you are beautiful."
I scoffed, "I am not a lot of people. Our tastes are quite different. The fact that I am in a contract with you gives you no control over my life. You're beginning to act like an over possessive jealous boyfriend." I fumed.
He shrugged, "You left me with no choice. I mean you don't follow the agreement. You're still flirting with men and even inviting them to your apartment. I am very sure you won't dare breach the agreement."
Huh? Did he see Jerry when he left here? Of course he must have since he's coming almost immediately after Jerry left.
"I always keep my word. Jerry is a good friend of mine. Our agreement did not say I can't talk to my friends anymore."
He stared at me for a while before giving me a weird grin. There's something he's planning when he is smiling like that. I hate to think of it.
"Well, I want you to prepare. We are going on a trip tomorrow. It will last for a month and we'll be very busy." He blurted out.
My eyes widened in shock, "What?"
"Are you heard of hearing?" He mocked.
I frowned, "I heard you but What? Since when am I obliged to go places with you without my permission?"
"Since you signed the contract." He brought out a paper, "Check your agreement. You agreed to do whatever I say."
What? That's impossible. I opened it and read it properly. This bastard!