Frayed Edges

he acci

motorbike rider. How did he know her name? She p

at her, raising an

discuss the incident. "Yea

. Arriving at the house, Patrici

Patricia exclaimed. "

alert on her phone. Patricia

urant tomorrow! We would be ea

excused herself. "I'm tired

softened. "No proble

e helmet had obscured his face. She pushed the thoughts aside, not wanting to dwell on t

tion. She took on various missions, each one a success. But with

liams Brown" – the influential CEO of WB Shopping Mall. Za

id off my father's debt, but you've kept me here, using me for your gain.

ra's spine. "Who told you you're done?" s

"I know I am. And I

ll discuss this further after you've taken care of

anger was palpable, but fear s

a break from Patricia's manipulations and the daunting task ahead. Sliding into a booth by the wi

documents, a voice int

in you?" a de

She wasn't in the mood for small talk, but he seemed harmless

the silence was palpable. She was g

k, she glanced at her wa

rstandingly. "It wa

the restaurant, her mind ref

liams Brown had just arrived at the airport, and Zara wa

me. This was it. Her last mission. She took a deep br

ort terminal, her gaze locking onto

tally" bumped into him, apologizing profusely

rinkling at the corners. "N

k at him. "Yeah, I'm fin

ly, exchanging their luggage tags. Williams d

Zara had to do was wait for Wil

one, apologetic. "Hi, I think we had a luggage mi

m so sorry! I'm the one who bumped into you. Whe

s Zara arrived, Williams stood u

easantries, she said, "I'm so sorry again for bumping

course, who doesn't kno

ing to Zara's poised demeanor. "You're a well

raciously. "T

terest. "Would you like to meet

was demure. "

rted ways, Zara felt a sense of satisf

g room, expecting a warm welcome. Instead, he w

ked about your future," his

n eyebrow. "What

firm. "You've made enough money, dear. It'

s head. "I'm not

say, Williams. You're not getting any younger

anger, but his father's n

wife, you'll find out that you're

t his mother, expecting her to intervene, bu

ring my girlfriend to meet you. Since you're rushin

smile spreading across his face. "I'm lo

ut he knew exactly who he was going to introduce to his p

in concern. "It's been days, Zara. Ar

f course, I was nice to

rang, and she smiled swe

ice came through. "Hey, sorry I haven't been

nd understanding. "It's

ed, "Would you like to me

fancy restaurant downtown. As she hung up the

ked, barely contain

He wants to me

iams seemed distant, his mind elsewhere. Zara tried to engage hi

a asked, "Is everything okay?

, he blurted out, "My parents want me to get married. I'm not

in shock. "You wan

couldn't just... I'm willing to make it worth your

as racing. This was the opportunity she had been w

ut him off, a sincere smile spreading

d in surprise. "Are y

ed marriage, and I'll help you appease your parents. I'm willing to negoti

k you, Zara. I owe you one. Let's discuss the de

ctly what she was getting herself int

rriage agreement and agreed to meet

nked her again for agreeing to marry him. Zar

tricia greeted her with a wi

and sighed. "Williams

widened in sur

arents need him to get

room, her expression thoughtful. "

wondering what Pat

ed to Zara. "Okay, this is what

widened in s

you'll get the money. It will be easy. Then, we'll think of a way for you

ll, her eyes w

u lost your mind?! You want me to do this just for money?! Ar

ng. "Nothing's going to happen, Za

he stormed off to her room instead. Patricia c

h and whispered to herself, "Good work, Zara. I'

documents that sealed their deal. Williams smiled,

n arms, loving her instantly. For the first ti

ing charge. Zara found herself swept up in a whirlwind of w

onder what lay ahead. Would she be able to handle the c