Twelve
1431 Words
Sienna's POV
"How did you both meet?" Alex started watching us with keen interest. What a typical first question to ask presumed lovers right??
"We first met one year ago at my company's last year's charity gala and she caught my attention immediately, but she wasn't mine to claim then and I had to wait. Luckily, we met again at my restaurant in the heart of the city a few weeks ago and I didn't hesitate to go after her once I found out she was finally mine to claim, I already wanted her so there was no need to waste any more time" Julian spoke up entwining his hands with mine in a loving manner while maintaining eye contact with them. It is either I am missing something or this isn't Julain's first fake dating experience because that was too smooth and believable.
"Oh, how cute" Alex squealed before taking notes on her pad, the little red light from the recording device on the table in our middle drawing my attention back to it too many times for comfort.
"And Miss Blake immediately returned the feelings?" Jeromy asked, pushing the rim of his glasses closer to his face, skepticism and disbelief in his eyes.
"Not immediately but it didn't take my Darling here to win me over, he was the sweetest," I said in a love-sick voice holding in every urge to gag.
"Hmm, interesting" Jeromy muttered quickly jotting down whatever it was he was writing.
"Most people are saying this relationship moved very fast, making things suspicious. Would you care to talk about that?" He spoke up again, his face serious. Alex just grinned ear to ear at us also taking notes excitedly, I would prefer that she ask the question, Jeromy is getting me jittery.
"I have always believed if you want something you work for it, i am a businessman as you all know, and I know fully well the consequences of procrastinating going after something you really want. In our case, I saw my Darling here and I knew I wanted her and so I went after her. There is no such thing as too early in my vocabulary" Julian answered smoothly adding to my discomfort. At this rate, I would probably be the one to give us out.
"You really waste no time, Mr.Thorne, I admire that in you" Jeromy nodded, actually sounding impressed. Way to go Julian.
"I always have to be on top of things" Julima nodded, the proud look on his face irking me more than it should. Jereomy just fueled his ego.
"Okay next question" Alex spoke up once again, an unknowing sigh leaving my lips. I could answer a thousand questions from her if it would mean none would come from Mr. Stuck-up here.
"Julian mentioned earlier you weren't his to claim when you first met, did that mean you were in a relationship then? Or was it Mr.Thorne who wasn't available then and how did your exes react to your new profound love?"
Shit. I take back my words, this whole interview was a total bad idea, neither Alex nor Jeromy is making this any easier. Shouldn't some questions be off limits??
The air in the room suddenly felt thicker as both Julian and I froze, definitely for two very different reasons. I hated talking about Damon no matter the reason and considering the way Julian acted that night, he definitely has some bad blood with Damon too.
"Uhm..." I started realising Julian wasn't going to say anything, I could feel his hesitation about this question without even needing to ask, his hands that previously held mine were now so stiff it scared me.
"I am so sorry if this is a sore question, it is just I thought it would be a really good progressive question" Alex quickly apologized noticing both our hesitation.
"No not, it's fine," I said. Julian still didn't seem like he was going to say anything but he had loosened up a bit.
"Yeah, like you said Julian mentioned earlier I wasn't his to claim, that was because I was in a relationship when we first met but we ended it some months after then. How he feels about this isn't a problem because it doesn't matter" I answered, breathing through my lips.
"Of course it doesn't" Alex smiled, they both took down notes allowing me to properly look at Julian but he was already staring at me, hard.
I couldn't decipher the emotion in his eyes but it didn't seem so friendly, which made me much more uncomfortable than I was earlier. I attempted to pull my hand out of his grip but he only held me tighter.
"Behave, they are almost done" he bit out, all humour in his voice now vanished. What did I say wrong? Or was it just the question?
"This is the last of our questions" Jeromy spoke up, taking over again. Thank Goodness, this feels like it has been going on for hours.
"Do you both see marriage or kids in the future?" He asked softly casually, and I almost choked on my own spit. Marriage? Kids? Really? Who the f**k comes up with these questions?
"For now we are taking things slow, but I wouldn't mind taking my Darling here to the altar and making her mine forever. She would be the prettiest pregnant woman" Julian said so smoothly if i didn't sign a contract some hours ago I would have believed him. He was still tensed but he had hidden it so perfectly it would take a soothsayer to know, but somehow I knew which scared me.
"Awnn" Alex cooed, beaming so brightly at us. If only she knew.
"Thank you so much for your time Mr.Thorne and you too Miss. Blake, this really means a lot to us and our boss will make sure to reach out to properly express her gratitude" Alex spoke up, her joy literally written all over her face.
They both stood from their seats and we followed suit walking closer to them.
"We would love that" I smiled at her gladly accepting the hug which she offered. She is such a sweet, bubbly and smart woman, exactly why it didn't come as much of a shock to me when she mistakenly confirmed my suspicions that she and Mr. Stuck up are actually dating and in love. We women always tend to go after the quiet and stuck-up ones for reasons I can never understand but I hope her own works out for her.
"I will let you know when we will be ready for the live meeting," Julian said to Mr. Stuck-up, making me turn to face them both. Live meeting? I don't remember anyone mentioning any Live meeting.
"We are definitely looking forward to that, it will help us push this story more" Jereomy responded, placing his hand on Alex's waist as she walked back to his side. It was obvious even with his stuck-up self, he loved her very much, it was very obvious,I'm happy for her she deserves love in this cruel world.
"Till next time, Mr.Thorne" he shook Julian's hand before turning to me.
"Miss Blake" he nodded respectfully which I returned with a tight-lipped smile.
Julian and I stood beside each other in a love-dazed manner watching them walk away until the door shut and I pulled away immediately.
"So eager to get away from me Birdie?" Julian joked looking really amused.
"Funny" I jabbed, rolling my eyes at his change of mood. Thought he was all tensed and creepy some minutes ago.
I really don't care anyway, he can keep going hot and cold, it's his problem to deal with, not mine.
"A live meeting, really?" I snapped.
"I wouldn't agree to anything that isn't necessary, Blake," he said seriously once again. Now that is the Julian I know.
"Whatever you say, we are done here right?" I asked and grabbed my purse to leave.
"Not really, we are supposed to have breakfast together" he answered, making me roll my eyes.
"You must really be high on something Mr.Thorne if you think I am going to stay here to have breakfast with you. Only reach out to me if something pressing comes up otherwise I have important things to do with my day" I dismissed walking out before he could say anything else.
If he thinks he can go all cold on me for reasons best known to him and then wants to have breakfast with me then he has another thing coming.
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