C6 Two Cunning Foxes

"Mr. Miller, if you had the opportunity, wouldn't you also give your life up to save your grand-father if he was in danger? What's the difference between us? I only have my mother, and you only have your grand-father". Ciara's words seemed to have struck Max's sour spot, but she didn't stop there.

"Today, the Old man in the William's family actually agreed for me to be a part of the Williams family, but on the condition that my mum and I would have no connection what-so-ever, till the day she passes away. Can you believe, just for me to live well, she actually agreed. If I didn't stand up for myself, I would have lost the only person who actually loves me whole-heartedly for a bunch of scoundrels. So if my only choice is to give myself to you for her survival and happiness, I'll be despicable to ignore such golden opportunity".

Her words touched the cold hearted Maximus and he couldn't help the warmth that filled his heart. But he still couldn't let it be. "You're still a child. How can you think of selling yourself?". Her method seemed a bit rash, and he didn't want her to regret in the future. "Do you know the meaning of what you're saying? To give yourself to a man means you're ready to fulfil his every demands. Think about this again, because once you're in, you'll never come back out alive. Since you know I'm a Miller, you should also know we're very possessive of our things, and our people".

"I had a dream a few days back Mr. Miller. And that was where I first met you. But I was already dead by the time you showed up. In my dream, I died at the age of 18 before we finally met. But in reality, I actually met you and confirmed you were the same person" Ciara lied fluently, surprising herself and Alex, who cheered her for her fluency in 'lies'.

"Mr. Miller" Ciara said calmly, looking into his eyes. "I am asking this of you so I definitely know what it means. I want to be yours, body, heart and soul. You can do with me as you want. As long as you fulfil my requests, I'll do what ever you want of me and I'll stand by you till death".

Ciara's sincere words touched Maximus. He felt himself burning for this young lady in front of him. Never had he ever felt such heat for the opposite sex as he felt towards Ciara at the moment. But he still had to confirm. "So, from this moment, you'll be my only woman, in return, I'll take good care of you and your mother? Plus your education? But you know what being my woman would mean, right?".

Ciara rolled her eyes at Max's obvious nervousness. "If you're talking about physical urges you men have, then how can I deny you that as your woman? Once you accept to my conditions, then you can have whatever you want, where ever you want and when ever you want it". Ciara said confidently. Wasn't it about his urges, Maria had hired 5 men to rape her in her previous life and the video had been on the internet for months. It'll be better to be with one man than five. Thinking about being raped on her 17th birthday, Ciara almost shivered in front of Max.

"Are you sure of what you're saying Ciara?" Max asked for the last time.

"Yes. But you are not allowed to touch me until my mum has started her treatment". Ciara stated with her left hand held up, her other hand holding the little kitten.

"Fine then. Tomorrow morning, I'll assign your mother to a VIP ward in this hospital to undergo treatment with my grand-father. That way, they could get to know each other before they become family. And you would be moving into my apartment right after your mother get's settled in. Once your mother can get treatment at home, she'll move into the Miller Villa to keep my Grandpa company".

Ciara was tongue tied for a moment. She had wanted this to happen but didn't expect it to happen so quick. "Okay, but what do you mean by 'before they become family?' Also, your grandpa's in the hospital?".

"You asked to be my woman and said I'm not allowed to have women outside, do you expect me to have sex with you, probably father a few children, without actually acknowledging you as my wife? The Madam of the Miller family? And for my Grandpa, he fell a bit sick so I came to meet up with him after a meeting, that's when we met you. But his sickness is nothing serious, just the flu and a high temperature. He would be discharged after some days, so he'll have the chance to meet your mum".

Now Ciara understood why Max had been emphasizing on her proposal!

[So cunning!] Ciara complained to Alexandra.

[Hah. It's quite funny watching two cunning foxes. You said you were beautiful, why don't you use your beauty on him?]. Alex was only making jest of her, but didn't expect her to take it seriously.

[Okay!] she said.

"Then that's perfect Max. Since we'll be moving in together, I might as well call you Max" She cheekily said before bouncing off the bed. She removed the needle and placed the cat on the bed before backing Maximus to put on her sandals.

Unknowingly to her, the moment she bent her back, her gown had already flown up, giving Maximus a clear view of her inner thigh, till she was done with her sandals.

"Come on, you'll take me home. It should be late now" she said, turning around with the awake kitten in her arms. "Here, you'll take care of Milkshake for the night. You can get her some non-fat milk on your way". It was only then she noticed how pale Maximus had turned.

"What?" She asked, not knowing why he was staring at her that way.

"Do you change your shoes in front of others so carelessly?"

Totally clueless to what he meant, Ciara replied, "Only mum. My classmates ignore me so I have no friends. Why?"

"Nothing. In the future, be careful". By then, Max's voice was already hoarse.

"Okay". Ciara happily replied, as she left the hospital with Max and Milkshake scratching Max to go to Ciara. Even the driver was stunned at the sight before him, the three really looked like a happy family.

The drive to Ciara's place was silent and once they reached her house, she waved goodbye to Max and the driver, Old Andrew.

"Wait, your number" Max said, handing out his phone to Ciara, which stunned Old Andrew, but he decided to mind his business to prevent himself from getting a heart attack.

"Oh, I don't have a phone. Just come over when ever tomorrow" Ciara nonchalantly replied before slamming the door and running off.

"My apartment". Max's cold face was back, but his gaze seemed warmer when he saw the cat in his embrace, which didn't seem to like him.