My Pretend Boyfriend

5

I don't know what came into my mind and said that. I saw Maggie's eyes widened and gasp at what I said.

Chase was stunned.

"Boyfriend huh?" Calyx whispered at me.

I bite my lips.

"Just help me," I whispered back.

He groaned and stifle a smile.

I know it was a bad idea and I don't know what's my purpose but looking at Chase right now?

He was stunned. And I feel like cold water had been poured on him.

Maggie then chuckled.

"She's been single since childhood so I'm really surprised that he has a boyfriend, you should take care of her Calyx." Maggie said.

I bite my lips and didn't speak.

I know that Maggie and I were childhood best friends and she didn't know that Chase was my boyfriend then. She is always busy and we only talk once or twice a month.

Chase didn't know either because I didn't tell him about Maggie.

But why did I introduce Calyx as my fake boyfriend?

Damn it.

I'm so f****d up!

"Don't worry, I won't hurt Kendra." Calyx told them and smile.

Maggie smiled and pinch my cheeks.

We decided to eat. They brought food so that's what we ate.

Maggie was talking while I was listening. She talked a lot about her life again so I just listened. Sometimes I caught Chase staring at me and Calyx but I really don't mind.

After a while, Calyx phone rang. I looked at him and his phone.

"Excuse me, I'll just take this call." he said.

I nodded and smiled at him.

He immediately went off and we continued talking.

After we ate, Maggie and Chase decided to go home. She wanted to spend her time with me but she got a call from her Dad again.

"We're having a family dinner again with Chase's family," she said and hugged me.

I nodded and smiled at her.

"Take care," I said.

We parted our ways after that talk. Calyx didn't return and I was confused where he'd go.

I sighed in disbelief.

Now, I don't know what my plan is. I don't even know why those words came out of my mouth.

You are really stupid Kendra!

But when I saw Chase's shocked face, I knew he was affected. And I'm also curious if he has moved on.

But I shook my head, it's impossible that he hasn't moved on yet. He has Maggie, and they are about to get married so why was he surprised when he found out that Calyx is my boyfriend?

I took a deep breath. I need to talk to Calyx about this.

But where is he?

I thought he would come back soon?

Am I stupid for making this bad decision?

Damn it.

My phone suddenly beeped.

Calyx:

I'm sorry I left without telling you. Something urgent happened.

I wrinkled my nose.

Me:

No problem

I sighed.

Really?

Calyx:

Are you mad? I'm sorry :(

I stared at my phone.

Me:

Of course not! Why would I be mad?

Calyx:

Because I left you

Me:

It's okay Calyx.

I turned my phone off and went home. I rested at home and cooked food. Then I cleaned for a while because there was dirt in the other part of the condo.

I wanted to watch a movie but I just sketched.

While thinking of an idea for Maggie's gown, I couldn't help but remember what happened earlier.

Calyx and I have known each other for less than a week, but I have already introduced him as my boyfriend.

Now, I'm thinking about what my plan will be. Maggie's decision was a surprise to me. Especially since October is near and she and Chase will get married.

I also don't want to look bitter or single at her wedding.

And Calyx, I will hire him as my pretend boyfriend.

I need him to be my boyfriend because I don't want Chase to think I haven't moved on yet.

I smirked.

I stopped thinking when suddenly someone rang the doorbell. I looked at the time and saw that it was eight o'clock in the evening. I frowned and wondered who it was.

If it was Caryl, she would have texted before she went.

The doorbell rang again so I went to the door and opened it.

"Who is—Calyx?!" I exclaimed.

He smiled.

"Hi!" he greeted.

"W-What are you doing here? A-And how did you know that I lived here?" I asked.

He licked his lips.

"Your friend told me," he said.

"Who? Maggie?" I asked.

"The one with you at the bar?"

My brows furrowed.

"Caryl!?" I exclaimed.

He chuckled and nodded.

"I brought you food," he said and handed me the paper bag.

My nose wrinkled.

"I already ate," I crossed my arms.

"I haven't yet," he huskily said.

What? He hasn't eaten yet? But it's already eight pm!

"You're lying,"

He shook his head. "I just finished my work so I ordered food."

I raised my brow.

"So why are you here?"

"To eat," he said.

"You're gonna eat here?" I asked.

He nodded.

"Won't you let me in?" he playfully asked.

I was silent for a moment.

I need him.

I took a deep breath and slowly gave him the way to enter my condo. I went straight to the kitchen and felt that he followed me. I put the paper bag on the table and served it. I glanced at him and saw that he was looking at me but immediately looked away.

I snorted and took a plate and water. Now he's looking all over my condo. Until his eyes traveled to a sketchpad.

"Did you sketch earlier?" he asked.

"Yeah,"

I put the food on the plate and put it on the table. He sat down and looked at me.

"I hope I'm not bothering you,"

"No, I just started when you came."

He nodded.

"Are you really not going to eat?"

I shook my head.

I was thinking twice whether to sit in front of him or not, but it's also ugly to look if I leave him here so I just sit down.

He glanced at me while eating and smiles secretly.

We were very quiet and I could almost hear crickets between us.

"Calyx," I called him.

"Hmm?" he licked his lips and drank his water.

"Will you be my boyfriend?"

He stopped for a moment.

Shit.

"I-I mean fake boyfriend!" I said nervously.

He raised his eyebrows.

"I thought I'm already your boyfriend?" he jokingly said.

"T-That was a lie," I twisted my lips.

"Ouch!" he laughed and acted like he was hurting!

Damn this man!

"I-I'm sorry, I know we just met and..." I paused for a moment.

"And?" he licked his lips.

"Damn it!" I whispered and looked away.

I heard him chuckled.

"So, you want me to be your pretend boyfriend?" he asked.

I badly want to shake my head because I don't want him to be involved with my craziness but I need him!

I nodded like a little kitten.

"Y-Yes, I-I want you to be my pretend boyfriend." It was almost a whisper but I saw him smirked.

I bite my lips.

He didn't speak immediately.

I was so nervous! What if he rejects me?

"Okay, I'll pretend to be your boyfriend." he said and licked his lips, again.