UNEXPECTEDLY YOURS

vening. Fragments of memories began to surface – the party, the intoxicati

embered aloud, her cheeks

uences of their impulsive actions. The enormity of their situation was begin

ausing Michelle's mind to race. Suddenly, the memories of her job at the bar and the reality of her actions came flooding back, overwhelming her with a s

lizing that Michelle was not in the room she had directed her to the previous night. With Venessa nowhere to be found, Miche

orrent of questions swirling through his mind. Who was that w

ents and focusing on his career to distract himself from the pain. He couldn't recall the last time

aniel finally gathered himself and prepared to leave the hotel room. He knew he couldn't hide from the consequences

estling with an unsettling mix of emotions: guilt for allowing himself to be so vulnerable with a stranger, confusi

r. As she mechanically wiped down the counter, she couldn't help but wonder what would become of her chance encounter with Da

Venessa asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of

for Venessa before leaving but found her room empty. "I looked for you,

ed about the events that had unfolded the previous night. Despite the tension between them, the two friends ev

her sudden departure, but the intimate nature of her encounter with Daniel and the uncertainty surrounding their connection left her unsure of how to broach the subj

herself lost in thought, replaying the events of that fateful night and wondering about the man who had so captivated her. She couldn't d

where Michelle worked, and he found himself standing at the entrance, steeling himself for the possibility of seeing h

p but be intrigued by his palpable presence. She approached him, a friendly smile playin

earched for Michelle. "I'm actually looking for someone," he admit

ht, Michelle had left her headband

her friend who was occupied with customers at the opposite side of the bar. "She's right ove

uncertainty playing across his face. Venessa, observing the palpable connection between them, sudd

ly in Daniel's direction. Michelle's heart fluttered as she turned to face

ed smile. "What can I get for you, sir?" she asked, de

aniel replied, his gaze locked onto hers

with anxiety about the true nature of his visit. She couldn't help but wonder if their passionate encounter

ze upon them. Steeling herself for the conversation that was about to unfold, Michelle couldn't deny the flicker of exc

from each other, both wrestling with the words that would either brin

his voice low and conspiratorial. "I require

request. She had anticipated a discussion about their passionate e

entarily speechless as she grappled w

acing as she attempted to process the full weight of his w

my next birthday in order to maintain control of the family business. "My mother has also been pushing me to settle down and get married," he explained, a hint of vulnerability cr

y of entering into such an unconventional agreement. The potential risks and benefits swirle

nse would either bind them together in a daring arrangement or extinguish the s

e laid out the terms of his proposal. "Half of the amount will be paid upon signing the contr