Chapter 3: Discussion
"Leah, you know, Uncle Elliot is right. I was taught how to fight, not how to manage a business. It will be hard for us to survive on our own. You don't know how to fight professionally." Leo said, staring at me intensely. He started to play with my hair with his fingers. I started to feel very irritated with the fact that my body is now handled by a man, and I have to be in a man's body too.
Yes, Leo is not wrong. He never tried to learn how to do business. He was always interested in how to solve cases and fight criminals. He is the most powerful cop in the city. The whole city's mafia and criminals are afraid of him and looking for a chance to kill him. Maybe for this reason, he was involved with a lot of girls, but none of them stayed for long. However, why he agreed with me that day to run away from the altar is still a mystery, as he was never serious about relationships, unlike me. His only goal was to find out who his parents murderer was.
He had to face that tragedy when he was a child. His whole family was murdered by an unknown person. Even with the Tylor family's resources, no one was able to solve the mystery. Later, he was raised by his grandpa, Lucas Tylor, the old master of the Tylor family. His grandpa supported his vision and dream of being a cop. He became the best detective and chief of city A at the early age of 28. He is 30 now, the same as me. We are both single; why not have a contract marriage? That way, I can use Tylor's family's resources and help him too.
"Let's have a contract marriage! You will protect me until both of us can return to our usual selves. In return, I will help you manage your family business. Grandpa Lucas always wanted to find a wife for you who would be good in business. Now, you are going to get me; are you happy?" I said it playfully. Leo eyed me like he was seeing a ghost. He won't be this surprised even if he sees two suns in the sky.
This also has a reason, as I don't know why I always fight with him whenever I meet with him. He was the only person who had the nerve to fight with me. I was sent to his home to learn self-defence by my grandma, Mila Jones. Granny Mila and Grandpa Lucas were old friends, so Grandpa Lucas took me in and taught me self-defence. That's why Leo knows about my abilities. I am all brain but no brawn. While he has both brains and brawn. I felt like he was someone who was blessed by the gods with his looks, family, and abilities. The only thing that is missing is a true soulmate who will heal the wounds left by those cruel murderers who killed his parents mercilessly in front of him.
I was thinking about his past while looking at him, like I would make a hole in his perfect face. He blushed lightly, and I was surprised to see that. Maybe because he is in my body, he still cannot control his emotions on my face well. I never thought that I would look this cute if I blushed.
"Okay, Leah. However, we should discuss the terms. You will invite Uncle Roy, and I will invite Uncle Yvete. They will process all of the legal matters." Leo replied seriously, unlike me, who is not serious at all about these matters, and I know we will be switched back soon. There must be some trigger that made this anomaly happen, and Uncle Elliot knows about this.
"Yeah. I agree too." I said it without thinking too much, unlike him. The corners of my lips were raised, which should look like a stiff smile. It's very hard to smile with this woodblock's body and face.
"Although I am not entirely serious about any relationship, I insist that we both be true to each other until we are together. We cannot have any affair till our divorce or our cooperation is over." Leo suggested.
I understand that he is all serious about us acting like husband and wife. Also, I won't do anything out of line when I act like him. Haha, he's me anyway. I cannot let him hook up with random guys and waste my virginity on random people.
"Yeah, I would treasure your body. You must do the same with mine. I don't want to lose my virginity to random people. Even If you want to try something exciting or unique, remember that it's not your body, okay? I wish we would switch back soon." I said this while looking at him seriously.
"I will be careful, and for now you should rest. I will come back later when you are all healed, okay?" Leo said while looking at me with gentle eyes, That seems out of place with my demoness status.
I became confused about whether it was a really good idea to be with this man, as he is acting very odd. But now that both of us are in a pinch, we have no way out.
"Okay, have a nice day! You have to do a lot of work. My company is on the verge of bankruptcy." I said this while my eyes lowered and my eyebrows knitted together.
"Don't worry! Just enjoy the holiday with my body! I will call you if I don't understand anything. I was also born into a business-oriented family. Although I'm not interested in business, it's not like I am unaware of some tricks to make a business flourish." Leo said this and squeezed my hand to assure me that everything was going to be okay.
My heart started to beat wildly when I looked at his eyes, aka my former body's eyes. There is nothing like pretending in his eyes; he is very sincere with his words. I don't know why I missed this gentleman who always wants to hide his gentleness with his rude words and actions.
He is a bit cheeky too, but it's okay. Life won't be fun without some twists.
He left after tucking me into bed. It looks kind of comical that a dainty lady is tucking a big man into a bed. I feel like laughing at what will happen if his subordinates see this scenario. I feel very sleepy, so I throw every thought out of my mind and fall asleep.
When I woke up, it was already evening, and I felt like I needed to pee, but I feel like there is another problem. I was never a man before, so I don't know how to handle this situation. I googled how to pee as a man, followed the steps, and passed with flying colours.
I started to feel sorry for my former body, which housed Leo's soul for the time being. I wanted to know how he was doing with my body. I hope he is handling my body well. or else I will make him feel that he shouldn't have come to this world.
I decided to call him. I connected my phone number, which is in his hand for now. He received the call as soon as it connected, as if he were waiting for my call.
"Hello, handsome lady!" He said it in a mocking voice. I can hear his giggles in my voice. I feel like killing him, but later I think of another way.
"Hello, pretty boy! How are you doing? I hope you are not misusing my body." I said it in an overbearing tone. It sounds good in Leo's voice. This man's body has so many advantages. I can be the devil's king with his body.
"No, I just confirmed your company would join 'The Gala Night Fashion Show' and would be featured in Fashion Magazine. Are you happy? You can find a way to recover your losses. Now, say, Isn't it good to be my bride?" Leo's voice reached my ear. I was feeling a bit sweeter because of the good news.
The gala fashion show can promote our exclusive designs, and more promotions never hurt.
Tiara snatched some of our top designers, but I still have some loyal ones. If we can work overtime, we can make some good and unique designer dresses that can create new trends. I know these two offers are no coincidence; Leo must have had to pull some of his connections. I am very thankful to him for giving me a chance to get back on my feet again.
"You are doing well, Honey! I know you used Grandpa Lucas's identity and some connections to pull this off. Still, you have done great. However, we have some big problems here." I said in a voice filled with anxiety, as I don't know how he will react when he knows my company is this broken.
"I know about that, HONEY! You are my only contracted wife, so I can do this much for you, haha." His words just hit my heart like cupid's arrow! How he can have such a glib tongue and I have never realised it! He emphasised 'Honey' just to tease me.
He seemed to become more playful after his soul entered my body.
"I got a call from your detective bureau. They are going to come to visit you, which means me for now," I said to update him about what was going to happen to my side.
"Okay, you don't know them. So, I will tell Uncle Elliot to refuse them, so don't worry! I will tell you about all of them; that way, you will be able to handle any situation. Now, you should work on planning how to handle the 'Tiarra Fashion Industry." He said it to me in a serious voice.
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