My Pretend Boyfriend

6

My eyes widened at what he said. I thought he wouldn't agree!

"Really?" I asked happily.

He smiled and nodded.

"If that's what makes you happy," he said.

"Thank you," I softly said.

"Is there a reason why you hired me?" he asked while looking at my lips.

I shifted my weight and cough. Sometimes, I caught him watching my hands and now he's looking my lips.

I bite my lips.

"You already know Maggie, right?"

He nodded.

"Her fiancé was my ex-boyfriend." I sighed.

He looked surprised.

"We've been friends since kindergarten but it wasn't long before she moved to US..." I paused for a while and he was watching me intently.

My chest beamed for a moment and took a deep breath.

"She doesn't know that I have a boyfriend because she is always busy and doesn't have time. I can't blame her if she wants to marry Chase because I'm out of there, and I don't care,"

He nodded.

"Why did you two break up?" he asked.

I looked at him.

"He cheated on me,"

He didn't say a word and slowly nodded.

"Sorry for that,"

I smiled and shook my head.

"What for? I've already moved on from him, and three years have passed," I said.

There was silence between us.

"So, what's your plan?" he asked.

"I don't want to hurt Maggie,"

I looked at him and he crossed his arms.

"What if she experiences what I experienced?" I asked him.

He didn't say a word and just nodded.

"I'm also afraid for her," I added.

Well, who knows right?

"They say once a cheater, always a cheater." I said and sighed.

I heard him laugh.

"What's so funny about that?" I asked emphatically.

"Look woman, not all men are like your ex-boyfriend. Cheating is their decision; they do what they want because they are not satisfied with just one. And your ex-boyfriend? He's an asshole." he gritted his teeth.

"I know, but you're a man too," I pouted.

He barked a laughter. I bow down. I don't know but I feel ashamed of him when he laughs at me.

"I know my principles, woman." he smirked.

I nodded at him like a little kitten.

"And it's true that men will find ways to cheat when they want to."

I remembered then how I was hurt because of what Chase did. How I caught him in bed with someone. But I realized that it's not worth to get hurt because he's an i***t.

"Hmm, maybe I'll take a leave from work." He suddenly said.

"Why?"

"Because I will work for you," he smiled as if it was funny.

I snorted.

"What exactly is your job?"

He licked his lips.

"I told you, I work for a company."

I took a deep breath.

"Yes, it's a company, but what's the name? There are many different companies here in the Philippines," I spat at him.

He was surprised by what I said but it was immediately replaced by amusement and he was obviously holding back his laughter.

Dammit!

"Relax, baby girl, I'll tell you next time," he playfully said and smirked.

"Why not now?" I tried to force it.

He smiled. "Why don't we just talk about what we're going to do?"

"You're changing the subject," I snorted again.

He chuckled.

"Should I start calling you baby? Hmm,"

I turned my gaze away because of a strange feeling. My heart is thumping like a horse is chasing me!

"You're blushing," he teased.

"I'm not!"

"Are you sure?" he said while slowly approaching me.

His face was so close to mine. I looked down at his lips and swallowed slowly. He also looked at my lips but it was too late when the cellphone suddenly vibrated.

That sound made me jump in shock!

I saw him smirked.

Damn it!

I took the phone from my pocket and saw Maggie calling. I swallowed and put it to my ear.

"Hello," I greeted.

"Hi Ken! I hope I'm not disturbing you," she said with a giggle.

"Ah! Not at all," I said.

"Ahmm, I would like to invite you to dinner tomorrow. You know that I want to spend time with you," she said softly.

I paused for a while.

Dinner?

Shit.

Calyx saw that I was silent for a moment.

"What's the problem?" he mouthed.

I licked my lips and ignored him. This man is very good at gossiping!

"Okay, Mags," I replied.

"You can take Calyx with you if you want," she added.

I snorted and glanced at Calyx who was looking at me.

"Okay,"

"Yay! See you tomorrow babe," she giggled.

"See you!"

The call ended and I took a deep breath.

"What did she say?" Calyx asked.

I twisted my lips.

"She invited me to dinner..."

He nodded and smiled.

"That's good, you will eat a lot again,"

I raised my brow.

"What do you mean?" I asked curiously.

Did he look at me when we ate? And did he see me eating a lot?

He shook his head so I rolled my eyes at him.

"You're coming with me tomorrow," I said.

"Alright," he said, smiling again.

I just shook my head and let him tease me. It was getting late at night and Calyx decided to go home.

The next day I woke up early because of another knock. Like a zombie I walked towards my door and peeked who it was.

Caryl was waiting outside and when she saw me, she shrieked.

"Hey! I've been knocking on the doorbell for a while and no one answered!"

"What are you doing here?" I asked lazily.

She snorted.

"I said 'I'll make it up with you'," she said emphasizing the word 'you'.

I rolled my eyes at her and let her inside. We talked for a while and I looked at the clock, it was seven in the morning. It was not obvious because it was also raining.

She told me about what happened the other day and that's why she suddenly disappeared because her partner took her to the hotel.

I already know what happened.

"It's pretty horrible when Mommy found out," she laughed.

I can't believe her! This wench!

"And she forced me to concentrate on my work that's why I couldn't visit you,"

I sighed. "It's okay, I understand."

She pouted cutely and smiled.

"You're the best!" she said and hugged me.

I just laughed at what she did but eventually she left.

I decided to take a shower and get dressed when I received the message from Maggie. They said they were on their way so I texted Calyx too.

I snorted before texting him.

Me:

Where are you?

I waited for a while to see if what I said was right but I wasn't sure so I deleted the message. I was about to type again when it suddenly vibrated. I was surprised for a moment and looked at who sent the message.

It was Calyx!

Damn it!

Calyx:

I'm on my way to your condo.

I wet my lips.

Me:

Okay

I waited for a while to see if he would reply but it didn't take long for me to receive anything.

I think I'm going crazy!

I took a deep breath and waited for a moment before my cellphone vibrated again.

Calyx:

I'm outside

I licked my lips and took my purse. I took another deep breath before opening the door to go out.

I saw him waiting outside with his arms crossed. I looked at what he was wearing and it was very formal. A blue polo and black pants paired with black boots. I snorted as he looked down at my clothes. My cheeks warmed when I realized that I was only wearing a little black dress and white sandals.

"You look beautiful," he said softly.

I bit my lip.

"Thanks," I murmured.

I saw him grin.

"Let's go?"

I nodded to what he said and left there.

We went down to the building and I immediately saw a BMW car parked in front. He clicked something and the car beeped.

He opened the door for me.

I snorted and thanked him for what he did. He turned and went inside. I couldn't help but look at his car. He had a picture near his seat so I narrowed my eyes to look at it.

It was a girl, smiling and wearing a headband.

I looked away when my chest pounded hard.

Who is that?

His girlfriend?

Stupid! I should have asked him first if he has a girlfriend, right?

If it's his girlfriend... Does his girlfriend know he has a job like this?

I stayed quiet the entire ride. I just listened at Calyx while he's talking, but my mind was occupied because of what I saw earlier.

"Are you okay?" he asked softly.

I took a deep breath.

"I'm fine," I answered and didn't look at him.

I sighed and glanced at him in the rear-view mirror and saw him looking at me.

I avoided his gaze immediately.

What is this? Why do I feel this strange feeling?