The Billionaire’s Fake Marriage

“I see that now. But why did you tell it to me like you were a king of some sort?”

“Because, most people do not like politicians.” Marcin replied. “And so I use this method to introduce them to my job. It makes them connect to me as a person first, rather than a politician.”

Janet found this approach both new and refreshing. Her nervousness had now dissolved and she was talking freely to Marcin. Soon they were discussing the new emerging business trends in the west and their favorite TV shows. And with each topic and discussion, Janet was liking this man more and more.

“So tell me Janet, why did you come here?” Marcin asked when they ran out of things to discuss.

Janet knew she could be honest with this man and so she did not hold back. “I am trying to come up with a new idea for a business. My friends thinks I should buy somebody’s idea and work on it, but I don’t want to do that. Instead, I want to create something of my own and then work on it.”

“That’s a very noble approach in today’s age. Most people do not wait to create something of their own.” Marcin admired her.

“Yes, but the problem is that the clock is running against me. If I won’t be able to come up with a new idea, I will have to buy one. And the time on this island is all I have.”

“You know what, I have somebody who can help you with this.” Marcin jumped with joy.

“Really?”

“Yes, come with me. I will introduce you to him.” Marcin got up and offered Janet his hand. She quickly grabbed his hand and together they both walked back into the hotel.

“I am not a creative person. I am more like an administrator. But he is a genius.”

Janet was already impressed by this person without even meeting him. Marcin was singing all kinds of praises for him while taking her to the room.

Marcin knocked on the door and another handsome man opened the door. As he saw Marcin at the door, a big smile ran on his lips and he opened his arms wide to embrace him.

Marcin hugged his friend but Janet was in for a shock when they kissed each other passionately. It was not the first time she had seen a same sex couple, but she was not expecting Marcin to not be interested in her. In a brief moment, Janet had her hopes and dreams shattered before her.

“How was your walk?” the man asked Marcin after breaking the kiss.

“Wonderful. And look I made a new friend.” Marcin looked at Janet who suddenly remembered that she should stop staring and start smiling.

“Janet, this is James — my partner! He is a genius.” Marcin said holding him tight in his arm.

“What are you talking about?” James had no clue what Marcin and Janet were up to.

“Janet is looking for a new idea and I thought you would be the best person to help her.”

Janet was not ready for this. In her hopes and day dreams, she was holding hands with Marcin and kissing him under the moonlight. But now all she wanted to do was get out and not be the fly in the ointment.

“I think I should come by later,” she said while scratching her head.

“Oh no! Come, have a drink with us. You both can discuss your ideas. I love watching him work.” Marcin left James to open wine. Janet decided to just let her feelings go and joined Marcin and James on their balcony.

Hours and some wine glasses later, Janet forgot how shocked and upset she was on seeing Marcin with somebody else and became her usual self. Both the men enjoyed her company and soon they digressed from their main subject of discussion. Instead of ideas, they discussed music, films and the places they have seen.

Later that night, Janet came back to her room with a smile and buzz.

To her surprise, she did not find Kitty in the room.

“At least one of us is getting some action.. I hope,” she said while falling into the bed.

And before she knew it, Janet fell asleep.

*****

“It’s late!” Kitty said looking at the waves under the moonlight.

“Would you like to go back to your room?” Bilal was trying to hide his sorrow. He did not want for Kitty to go, but he was also not going to stop her. Both of them had finished one and a half bottles of wine — and the bonfire that Bilal lit was almost dead. He knew it was getting late.

“I want to go back, but not to my room.” Kitty said looking at Bilal. There was a short pause in their universe where they did not feel time moving any further. Bilal tried to realize if he had heard and understood this beautiful woman correctly.

“Do you want to go someplace else then?” he asked innocently, with no ulterior motive or thought whatsoever.

“How about your room?” Kitty made herself clear and suddenly Bilal wanted to jump with excitement. But he kept quiet and stood up instead. He offered his hand to Kitty and helped her in getting up. Leaving the fire by the sand, both of them walked back to the hotel. Their feet felt light but their hearts were pumping really fast.

Bilal opened his room and entered after Kitty. After locking his room from inside he turned to this gorgeous woman who leaned onto him and planted a deep kiss on his lips.

*****

The next morning, Janet woke up and found Kitty going through a pile of files on her bed.

“What are you doing?” Janet checked the clock. “It’s 11 AM and we are on a holiday. Put those files away.”