Chapter 108 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

Improving by the day? Bryan thought with a snort. He was looking forward to the day when he would finally shut that smart mouth of hers up. What could he do to leave her speechless? It seemed like she was the very wild type. Maybe what he needed to do was to tame her. Wild females like her needed a man that would break them in like a stubborn horse. What were her past relationships like? Bryan wondered as he watched her leave the house.

“Sorry for keeping you waiting,” Sonia told Mia as she got into the car.

“It’s fine. I hope everything is alright?” Mia asked in concern.

She had been expecting Sonia to come out from the house in a fit of anger and looking very pissed considering the duration time it took her to come out, but seeing how ecstatic Sonia looked, she contemplated whether she should check on Bryan to see if he was okay.

“Sure. Cars make me sick so let’s do without the AC please,” Sonia said as she wind down the glass and placed her head over the window.

“Alright.”

“Looks like things are going well between you two,” Mia observed after a while when she noticed how Sonia kept grinning while looking out of the window as she drove the car.

Sonia didn’t hear Mia’s question as her mind was still clouded by thoughts of her little development with Bryan.

He had made the move himself this time, regardless of his reason. She very well knew that he didn’t like her and that he didn’t like that he was attracted to her either, but it was good to see that she wasn’t the one pushing herself on him.

She had been pleasantly surprised when he asked her not to leave last night, but this? This was even more satisfying. She felt like toasting herself on her little victory.

“Do you know if Bryan has ever been in a romantic relationship before? Maybe a secret relationship?” She asked, turning from the window to look at Mia.

“I don’t think so,” Mia said with a shake of her head, “You really like him, don’t you?” She asked, turning to spare Sonia a glance.

“Who wouldn’t? He is annoying and all, but he’s pretty handsome… And I have a weakness for handsome men,” Sonia said with a grin, making Mia giggle.

“You are right on the annoying part.”

“Tell me honestly, Mia. Do you think I stand a chance with him?” Sonia asked with a serious expression on her face.

“I don’t think you would be in his life for this long if you didn’t,” Mia said with a small smile.

After watching the way Bryan bickered with Sonia at every chance he got the previous day, especially after Jeff left her to meet with the CEO, she had to admit that there was a possibility that Bryan was already developing feelings for Sonia.

Sonia returned Mia’s smile, “Maybe you are right. You know, I threatened him I was going to clear up everything and leave last night after you left. I packed my clothes and everything,” Sonia said with a grin, and Mia turned to look at her with interest.

“You did? What did he do?” Mia asked, unable to hide her surprise and curiosity as she struggled to keep her eyes on the road since she really wanted to see Sonia’s face as she listened to her.

Sonia giggled, “He asked me not to leave, and that was when he agreed to do the reality show,” Sonia said, and Mia giggled.

“I knew it! He is beginning to like you,” Mia said with a wide smile.

“You think so?” Sonia asked skeptically. She wasn’t sure about him liking her, but one thing she was sure of was the fact that he was attracted to her.

“Yes. On our way to pick you from the airport, he said you looked and smelt like trouble and all he wanted was to ‘wrap up this whole nightmare’ in his own words, and return to his exciting life. Seeing as he asked you not to leave when that is what he has wanted from the first night, you must be growing on him,” Mia said with a grin, and Sonia smiled at the thought.

“I hope so. Tell me, what do you think about him as a person?” Sonia asked, believing Mia to be an excellent judge of character.

“Me? I don’t think I know him well enough,” Mia said with a shake of her head.

“Come on, you have been working with it for how long, two years?”

“Eighteen months,” Mia corrected.

“Then you should be able to tell me what I need to know about him. What kind of girls have you seen him with apart from other celebrities? Is there any lady that hangs around him a lot who might be trouble?” Sonia asked curiously.

“Hmmm… Underneath his annoying and casanova self is a thoughtful, considerate, and well-meaning person. And I don’t think any lady can be trouble to you, especially not when Bryan likes you. But don’t worry, I will keep my eyes and ears open for you,” Mia assured her.

“Now I feel like you are my big sister. Thank you,” Sonia said with a wide smile as she reached out to pat Mia’s shoulder fondly, and Mia returned her smile.

“That reminds me, he gave us his card. He wants you to get some new clothes too,” Sonia said as she flashed the black card in front of Mia so that she could see it.

Mia’s eyes twinkled as she looked at the card, “Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” Mia asked wriggling her brows mischievously.

“We should run away with the card?” Sonia asked, making Mia slam her foot on the brake pad as she hooted uncontrollably with laughter.

The car behind them honked angrily at them before driving past them, while Mia waved in apology as she tried to control herself, “Why would I think that?” She asked as she tried to stop laughing, while Sonia simply flashed her an awkward smile.

“I don’t know. What are you thinking?” Sonia asked curiously.

“Let’s get a pampering makeover since we have his card. I’m sure the makeover will do you good since you are going to be appearing on the screen soon… Plus it’ll be nice to see Bryan’s eyes pop when he sees the new you, don’t you want to see it?” Mia asked making Sonia’s lips curve with a smile. Why hadn’t she thought of a makeover?

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