Flower on the ash

After reading the novel I put it down and turned towards the window. The sun was setting. I looked up at the clock. It was already five in the evening . I can hear footsteps walking outside my room every now and then. Must be the guest coming was a big shot that my whole family is busy in doing their work for welcoming. I can hear words like : put it there, it must be done elegantly, he is not someone we can offend, and many more. I was hungry. My stomach was grumbling and it wanted some food in it. I stood and drank a glass of water." Few more hours and I can have food. " I said consoling my stomach.

I heard a car 's honking sound and I peek down to the window and I saw an expensive car was waiting at the door. My father reached the car and opened the door and a rich, handsome man step out of the car. To my surprise he was the same man whom I had met at the hotel's room. I closed the curtains of my window so that he cannot see me by any chance. I was lucky to be locked in my room or else he would surely see me at my home. I decided to stay in my room without making any noise pretending that I don't exist.

I was lying on my bed and was using my phone for almost 20 minutes since the arrival of the guest but suddenly I was distracted by a knock at my door. I thought the guest is gone and I opened the door. My father was standing at the entrance. He grabbed me by my hand and pushed me inside the room and stared speaking in angry whispers, " What the hell did you do Anna? "

I was completely shocked by his sudden reaction. Did he found out what happened in the hotel's room? Had the man told him about it? Unaware of these answers I asked him " What's happening ? " I was totally confused.

" No! " I lied.

" Hmm. Okay then. Change your clothes and come downstairs in 10 minutes. Ah! And yes, you don't have to speak anything unnecessary. " he said and walked off. Why is he calling me? Now I was more confused about this matter.

I opened my closet and pulled out a plain white colored frock that reached till my knees. I tie my hair in a pony tail , wore a simple shoe and went downstairs.

When I entered the hall I saw two men were sitting on the sofa . Both were God damn beautiful . One of them I knew before as I have met him in the hotel. They both looked at me. My father stood up and started to speak introducing us.

" Mr. Wilson she is my younger daughter, Annabell. Annabell this is Mr. Alexander Wilson, president of Star corporation and beside him is his younger brother Mr. Kelvin Wilson, The vice-president of the same corporation. "

I gave both of them a polite smile pretending that I don't know any of them. " Nice to meet you Mr. Wilson. " I said politely.

" Nice to meet you too Ms. Annabell." said the man I have met before, Mr. Alexander Wilson.

Then he continued speaking to my father about the business. " Mr. Evans I will be glad to be a share holder of your company as your request in the contract but I want to add one more point. Actually I am lacking a assistant now. I want your younger daughter Ms. Annabell to fill that space minimum for 2 years. If yes, we can proceed to the other details and confirm it. "

What! I knew he would be scheming something to torture me. I looked at him with narrowed eyes and he winked at me. I suddenly looked away to confirm that no-one saw him doing that. I was blessed. My father was discussing something with my stepmother and Sophia.

After a few seconds my father spoke, " Mr. Wilson I agree to your condition. "

What! What! What! He agreed to his condition this easily. I can't even disagree with his decision now. He has already warned me.

" Okay then. Come to my office tomorrow for the signing of contract and Ms. Annabell we have got time. " he said and stood up with Mr. Kelvin behind him. " We should be going now. " he shook his hand with father and left.

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But what did he meant by "WE HAVE GOT TIME"?!