The Alphas Unexpected Child

Flash Marriage To My Best Friend's Father

Madel Cerda

I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector. That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world. The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor. The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist. Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch-a titan of industry and my best friend's father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared. "Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb. Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen. "Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back." I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe.

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*ELITES STREET 3 P.M*

Alina Morales gazed at the worn-out advertisement, her heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. "Nanny Wanted for High-Profile Family." The words whispered promises of a better life, a chance to escape the suffocating grip of poverty.

A chance to make her mother, who had suffered enough get the chance she deserved in living a perfect, comfortable and luxurious life.

With a deep breath, she picked up her phone and dialed the number. A crisp, professional voice answered, and Alina's voice trembled as she introduced herself.

"Uh... I... I'm Alina and I'm calling to inquire about the nanny needed for a..."

The voice at the other end didn't let her finish before cutting her off.

"Please, come to the Blackwood Estate at 3 pm tomorrow," the voice instructed. "Be prepared for an interview with Mr. Blackwood himself."

Alina's mind raced as she hung up. Blackwood? The Blackwood of Blackwood Industries? The man rumored to own half the city?

She already had her hopes high as she disposed the waitress t-shirt she wore to work. Currently, she had a job at 'Crisp Restaurant'.

"Babe, guess what?" Alina asked her best friend just the moment she stepped into the house. She lived with 'Mia'.

Mia wasn't rich but she had enough to provide for herself and Alina. She had a job at one of the Blackwood's companies in the city.

"I don't know, get to the point. You know I hate guessing games." Mia muttered without sparing Alina a glance.

"If this is going to be your attitude, then forget about it." Alina said and she sat on a couch while pulling of her clothes.

"I can't see your uniform on you? What does that mean ? Should I be concerned?" Mia suddenly asked earning a huge smile from Alina who couldn't keep her joy to herself anymore.

"I got a job. That's it Babe..." She said at the top of her voice. Mia had a surprised look evident on her face, then it changed to one of joy. They hugged each other each feeling so much happiness.

The excitement died down after a while. Alina busied herself with searching for a suitable outfit for her interview the next day. She hadn't shared any vital detail about the new job with Mia.

And Mia was worried, she knew her best friend and wanted to know more about the new job she just got. In case she needed any form of advice or such.

"Babe? What's your new job about?" She finally got the courage to ask.

"I'm gonna be a nanny... In a high profile family... I have an interview with Mr. Blackwood tomorrow... Can I borrow a dress?" Alina smiled off her dimples which made her irresistibly cute as always.

"Blackwood? Really?" Mia asked her ignoring the request to borrow a dress.

"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"

"There's everything wrong with it okay... Babe, you don't know this... Blackwood guy. And you can't work for him. You also can't be a nanny to his arrogant daughter."

Alina forgot she was searching for a dress while turning to face her friend. She didn't look pleased with what Mia had just said.

"What do you mean I can't?" Alina asked the first question that came to her head.

"He's the ruthless billionaire everyone talks about... Mr. Blackwood Alexander. He owns the whole city, I'm sure you must have heard rumors about him." Mia said, her voice raised this time.

"Mia, I don't need to remind you what the meaning of rumors are..." Alina spoke quietly.

"Those aren't rumors. He's a devil, look... I never complained about taking care of you and your mum. And I'm not complaining... You don't have to do this..."

"You don't even have a reason. You just want me to stay with you and... Keep suffering... Do you know how hard I have to work just so I can feed my mum and give her a comfortable life? Mia... You've done so much for me. Thanks, I appreciate all your efforts as my best friend. But, I can't let you push me around."

Mia gasped.

"You can't tell me what to do... You just can't sit here in your apartment and control my life."

Alina's outburst shocked both she and Mia. They had never had to fight or yell over anything. The both women were so close...

"Wow! Since when did you start feeling that I'm controlling your life uh?" Mia asked with a heavy heart.

"Since today." Alina replied nonchalantly.

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