AFFAIRS OF THE HEART

Claus Andrews

Monica’s pov

My heart shredded when Evans called me nothing. I couldn’t believe it, Evans was cheating on me all this time and I just fell for him stupidly. Evans called me special but now am I’m nothing , how could he change so soon?

Tears welled in my eyes and I lifted a trembling hand to my mouth fleeing the scene. I felt so cheated on and stupid. I couldn't even defend myself.

I headed to the car as tears blinded my eyes  , I tried opening the car door but someone id before I could.I barely sat down before I broke down into tears .Hoe could Evans do that to me ? I trusted him so much . How could he turn me into trash for everyone to step on clenched my fist ,he even compared me to my sister . The worst sin you could commit against me was compare me with my sister which he did  with all pleasure.

‘’You should stop crying ‘,r Brow said ,, making my heart ache more .How could he say that?

Am I not permitted to cry too?

‘’How could you be so heartless?””

I retorted wondering if that was the right way  to comfort a girl in pain.

He frowned ‘’Alright then cry and ell me what it solves. He was right I shouldn’t cry but how can I relieve my heart of the pain its feeling.’’You should stay strong and pay him back his own coins. You should make him g regret leaving you ‘’ he said as I stared at him in disbelief. How could I pay Evans back when I literally have nothing?

‘’How?’’ I snapped flinging my hands in frustration ‘’I’m nothing , I don’t have anything ,I m broke and I don’t even have a job. So tell me how?’’ I croaked trying to subdue the tears threatening so ill further.

‘’Then stick by e and I’ll make your dream come true ‘’  came his reply was he kidding me? How? Who is he? A president? Jesus?

I stared at him  ,did he really mean what he just said, or was he another Evans in disguise.

‘’For the start, I’ll pay you a hundred thousand dollars if you’ll agree to be my date for the night ‘’he announced proudly.

My mouth dropped open ,

‘’A hundred thousand dollars just to be your date for the night?’’ He’s got to be kissing me.

To be precise a fake date ‘’ he specified ,reminding me all this was business and nothing else.

He filled me in with details of his girlfriend and his father. Thanks to that, I came to know his names Claus Andrews , and trust me ,I couldn’t handle the shock.

‘’You’re C-Claus Andre…..?

‘’Yeah’’ he cut me short quickly before I could finish my question. I took a deep breath trying to steady my beating heart which was thudding hard against my chest.

Claus Andrew?One of the most notorious players in world history. How could I not  recognize him? He was always featured in magazines as one of the most successful young entrepreneurs around the globe alongside news of model-like woman gracing his arms.

How in the world did I get involved with someone like that ?

‘’So you want me to impersonate your girlfriend is that what you’re trying to say?’’ I asked and he nodded casually. OK , things just got messy and interesting.

‘’You do know you’re asking me to lie to your father.’’ I reminded in case he has forgotten it’s his father we’re talking here.

‘’So? ‘’He asked nonchantly , not even slightly bothered he’s asking a stranger to fool his dad.

‘’Don’t you feel it isn’t right and I can’t even get rid of the gory image of your girlfriend tormenting me for impersonating her on a night shes supposed to impress your father with her charms.’’

Claus stared at me with a blank expression on his face before busting into laughter. he laughed so much that a few tears escaped the brim of his eyes ‘’ seriously?’’ He laughed ‘’Are you an author?’’

I cast him a deadpanned glare retorting ‘’I do the acting not the writing…sometimes’’

Claus murmured ‘’figures’’

‘’I;m serious here Claus  , how do you think your father will feel when he finds out you lied to him?’’ I asked him and he went silent probably reflecting on the mistake he’s about to make.

He suddenly shifted towards me , laced a hand on my shoulder , and tilted his head to my side ,Whispering in my ears ‘’My father , my problem. So in or Out?’’

I stared at his face for a while confused about what to do.Did he really mean he was going to help me have my revenge on Evans moreover  I’m about to lie to his father , would there be consequences?

‘’Why ?’’I gulped nervously as he murmured

‘’What?’’

‘’Why do you want to help me?””I asked knowing his reply would determine if I was going to take the offer or not.

He smiled and too my hand saying ‘’I hate guys who make pretty girls cry’’

Was he for real?

I scoffed ‘’Seriously , that’s all?

He gave me a fake innocent face ‘’

Yeah, Why ? is there anything else you want me to say ?””

‘’No ‘’ came my reply.

Claus Andrew might be a player and all that but he’s a smart ass. Right now he’s playing with me, a attest. Why is he testing me? Does he think I’m going to chicken out of the deal or expect romance with him?

No way , he’s out of my league and totally wrong for me. Bad boys and players are the banes of my life , I go for good guys .

‘’No I replied to him and he smiled once more .Would his smiling ever stop? It makes me unable to guess what hes thinking .Suddenly, I wished for the previous grim, grumpy side of him .He was angry then and wanted m out of his life . Now, I cant tell what he’s actually thinking.

‘’Fine I’m in’’

‘’Well said ‘’ he said and stretched out his hand for s handshake .I eyed his outstretched hand alarmingly .The last time I took his , something wired happened which I won’t repeat again.

‘’Deal then and for the record.I think we should keep our hands to ourselves ‘’, I remarked giving him a fake relaxed smile . I cant let him see I’m nervous and stricken with fear.

What if I fail to impress his father?

‘’Fine by me ‘’ He returned his hand to the pocket of his designer suit,

‘’Since we are all done , lets go.’’

Your dressing is a straight give away .My father doesn’t even need to guess if you are Adriana or not cause my girlfriend was a fashionista and my dad knows I don’t date girls who dress shabbily.

‘’Shabbily’’ I retorted

‘’I didn’t mean it that way Monica ,You are a student of course so its not convincing.’’ He tried explaining.

‘’I know ‘’I aid ,giving him a fake smile.’’So what do you have in mind ?’’I changed the topic trying to ease the tension.

‘’Transform you from head to toe’’

Rubbing my hands together in gleeful anticipation , I said to Claus.

‘’Cant wait to see that.’’