"I'm sorry Andy" Louie cried dabbing a napkin on his teary eyes

"All rich men are assholes!" He sobbed

"Hey...hey...its okay,you did well" I said keeping my tears from falling

"I failed you"he cried hysterically holding my hand

"No you didn't,luck is just not on my side today" I said trying to sound okay,running my eyes on the people to keep him from seeing the fear in my eyes

"I cannot see you married to that man!"

"Dude!the party is still not done!people will still arrive" I said lightly slapping his shoulder to wake him up to his senses

I breathed out

"I need a drink" I uttered my frustration after minutes of staring at the entrance

I fished two flutes of champaigne and handed Louie the other one

After staring at the entrance relentlessly I felt a heavyload on my chest seeing the entrance close

No...No...

I looked at Louie who showed the same panic as I do

***

We sat on one of the tables on the corner of the charity party hosted by Louie's friend Erica

I drank from the bottle while Louie looked at me with woeful eyes

I felt his comforting hand slowly rub my shoulder

I eyed the entrance once more and cursed seeing an angeringly familiar face

"Shit"

He walked with such confidence while the ladies are instantly drawn to him.He shot them one of his smiles causing the ladies to giggle

Tsk!what a player!

Now that I see it,its not only the face that's the same with Domenic

Speaking of Domenic another with the same face came in...

Wait...if that's Niccolo then this is Domenic...?

The second one smiled too but this time he has a dangerous look in his eyes,his smile was sharp and shows possessiveness

I think its the other way around

"What?" Louie asked tracing my eyes his mouth swung open and his hand flew and cover it

The two of them are here...Fabian is here

How could I be so unlucky?

"Girl...is that..." He showed shock and excitement while his eyes shone like it does everytime he sees someone attractive

I shook my head and smirked looking at them then returned to drinking

"Wait...Andy" he sounded pulling my sleeve hastily

"What?" I asked while my eyes voluntarily looked at one of the twins and can't keep my lips from thinning in irritation

"You must marry one of them...the one is as rich as Fabian and the other is waaaaay richer so either way its gonna do"

"What?no!" I said in surprise,I jumped and few heads turned to our direction

Is he crazy?

Never!

"Or what?you want Fabian to marry you?" I felt something in me surrender but something fought back

I reluctantly looked at Louie

If only I can tell him what happened...

I wanted to tell him but I can't

"They are your last chance..."he said firmly

"I can't..." I said squirming in my seat while I played with my fingers

He noticed it and instantly rose an eyebrow

"What is it?" He asked

"Y-you see..." I hesitated taking a glance at the twins,he followed my eyes and a question mark appeard on his face

"You see...I-I loved Domenic right?"

"Uh-huh" he replied slowly anticipating my next words

"He rejected me and I got drunk and kissed Niccolo thinking it was Domenic and...something happened" I said closing my eyes and rushed the words out while I endure the disapproving feeling in my tongue

"What?!" He screamed standing up like he did before but now more heads turned

I quickly grabbed and him to sit down while I gave an apologetic look towards the people

"What?why?how?" He asked in a loud whisper,while his eyes is about to kill me

"I was drunk and broken hearted...and I didn t know!" Replied harshly playing with my fingers

He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose

"I hate to even remember it"

"Well now one of them could save you so take your pick" he said

I reluctantly looked at him

I don't want to even be near them but I don't want to marry Fabian so I stood up seeing an oppurtunity and my foot voluntarily followed one who I saw walked to the rest room

I thought of a plan and remembered something that could make him agree...

He has to say yes...

I thought while I walked fast and walked ahead of him

I went the ladies' restroom and saw it was empty

perfect!

I waited for him to reach the men's restroom door just across the women's door and pulled him in

His hands moved fast and the second I found him pinning me on the wall while his arms holding both of my hands up

My heart got heavier looking at him

Shock showed in his eyes but blinked away and let out a smile that bewitched women before

"Its you" he said in a husky voice widening his smile

"May I know why you pulled me here?" He asked looking around in a confused look

Why did I choose him?

I asked myself again and again

"Mr.R-Romano I have a business proposal" I said feeling his hand let go of me from the very uncomfortable position

He paused for a sec with a questioned face

"In the bathroom?" He asked in a naughty smile"are you sure its business?"

What?

"Forgive me for pulling you here but please hear me out" I pleaded

My body and mind disaproved but he is my only hope now

"Im all ears but can we exit this place,I can't have the tabloids saying I came out of the women's restroom with a woman,would I?" he said in his swift english accent

I nodded and pulled him out again,luckily no one is outside

We sat on his table,I can't help but feel intimidated by his green eyes showing power and wealth

"Lets hear this proposal of yours" he said showing low interest in his eyes but he still wore an odd smile

I found my tongue and spoke

" I want you to marry me"His eyebrows shot up and replaced by a laugh,people turned their heads wondering what amused this powerful man so much

"What?"he asked

" I want you to marry me"I repeated swallowing hard

"Miss if you want more of what happened that night you should've told me,no marriage necessary" my tongue was taken aback...Lost for words

What?

I blinked looking at this arrogant man

"You misunderstood Mr" I later found my words and explained

"I will stay with you tonight don't be shy"he said raising his wine for a sip

Once again I was lost for words!

I felt myself heat in anger

Calm down Andrea,you're the one who needs him

I reminded myself stopping me from chocking him at his moment

"I heard before that you are looking for a wife..." His arms stopped midway from taking a shot,his face face finally got serious

"I want you to marry me,I will be your wife for the deal you have with that person..."

"I heard the man in the hotel yesterday..." I slowly said eyeing his serious face

Scary!

"What's in it for you if I marry you?just so I know your motives are pure business" he said in a playful smile

I thinned my lips and clenched my fists

Is he saying I like him?he must know that not everyone wants to be on his bed!

"I will get out of a marriage my father arranged for me..."I continued

"And?"

And?

I came up with an impromptu decision

"I-I will use your name and have a branch of my restaurant in Italy,using your name I could earn more money to find my lost sister" I honesty uttered

Great now I told this man my biggest secret and plan!

Finally he looked convinced and nodded lightly

"And what's this mariagge you want to get out of about?" He asked taking his delayed shot

"My father wants me to marry a man 35 years older than me" I confessed honestly hoping it would help in making him say yes

He nearly choked on his drink but quickly composed himself

"35 years older?Wow" He said

I bitterly smiled

"Please Niccolo help me...just this once and I will never show my face to you again"

"How's that?" He asked

" It's a one year marriage,I'll have divorce papers that would be noticed in a year just to be sure we will part ways"

It's something I have planned yesterday for the man who will marry me...

A year...I will act as I am broken hearted by my marriage and I still love him,that way I can stay safe from my father arranging me again and maybe I could leave without his eyes watching and find my sister

His silence made my heart pound louder.

I played with my fingers anxiously anticipated for his answer

"Its a deal Miss..."

I was shocked but instantly came back from my thoughts

I smiled widely

"Frause...Andrea Frause" I introduced quickly

"We have a deal then" he said looking amused

I quickly closed my smile as soon as I noticed why he was so amused

"What must I do to start this?" He asked

"All you have to do is meet my father and ask for my hand in marriage tomorrow" I answered

"Who is the man?" He asked

"Giovanni Frause Sir" I replied feeling my cells go crazy of happiness,my chest felt so light

He clenched his jaw then nodded

"Okay" he said like it was nothing

Well,it is nothing but my father was known as a ruthless man,which is right,some find arranging meetings with him is frightening

"Then let us meet tomorrow" I said and stood up and offered my hand for a hand shake