9. You never told me you....

RYAN'S POV

And so, I had my driver take us back to my company in my car. On the way, news report of Anita and myself had already circulated on the internet again.

However, it was a different speculation and caption this time.

*NEWS FLASH: LATEST CELEBRITY COUPLE ON A DATE AT A PRIVATE MUSEUM.*

*The married couple, top model 'Anita Richardson' and 'Ryan Rivers' CEO of the famous Opulence Entertainment, were seen and captured looking all 'loved up' on a date at RR LARIA MUSEUM in city center.*

Anita chuckled as I served her a cup of coffee latte which she received with appreciation. "Have you seen this?" She indicated towards her phone's screen at the trending news of us.

I loosened the firmness of my tie and sat down on the couch opposite her. "Isn't this what you wanted when you had us meet in public?" I said lightheartedly.

She stared at me from beneath her long lashes and smiled. "Still, whoever shot this photos didn't do proper justice to me. Your angle looked better. The lighting and all," She joked and I laughed.

"You know that's not true." I took a sip from my cup of latte and lowered it back on the table. "So, what makes you had a sudden change of heart?"

Anita placed her phone on the table and met my gaze. "It turned out I couldn't afford to ruin my career in the end." She said simply and I smirked.

Within me, I knew the real reason why but I nodded understandingly. "Good choice." I said. She pursed her lips and fiddled with the sleeves of her AMC sweatshirt.

I noticed her anxiousness but said nothing in regards to it. I stood up, walked to my desk and soon returned to her with a file in my hand.

"This document explains the terms required for this deal to pull through between us. Read it carefully and ask questions if you want. Then you can sign with your signature if you are comfortable with it." I said and passed her the file.

"Alright." She received it and immediately flipped through the pages while I sat down and waited for her reaction and questions.

Some minutes later, Anita lifted her gaze and said. "I have to move in your house?"

"Obviously. And I think you know that's best for things to work out well. Otherwise, you know the reporters..."

"Oh sure," she interrupted, leaning back up and flipping to another page. "I understand why. It's only for some months anyway."

I stared at her speechlessly for some seconds, amazed by how quickly she seemed to change.

"Ah, sure." I said. "And you don't have to worry about privacy. I have many rooms in my villa." She nodded without looking a bit impressed but again, I wasn't surprised.

After some moments of silence, I watched her took out a pen from her AMC clutch purse and signed her signature on the space provided at the end of the document.

"Here, all done." She pushed the file gently towards me on the table between us. "You should sign as well." She said.

I retrieved a nearby pen and signed on the file too.

Anita was on her feet immediately I was done and she extended her hand towards me. "Mr. Rivers, let's seal this deal with a handshake." She declared.

Why wasn't she asking some questions I thought she would ask? Well...

"Of course," I smiled and received her hand. "Pleasure's mine." I said.

Anita nodded. "I would organize my things and move in your home in a few days." She briskly added.

"Sure. Just text me when you're ready. My PA, Jose, would send you my private contact."

"Alright. I would take my leave now." She said, picking up her purse.

"Thank you for agreeing to fake it with me, Anita." I said.

"Thank you too, for willing to help me out as well." She said and we both smiled.

"I would ask my driver to drop you off at your place." She looked at me with question in her eyes. "You know, because of the reporters and all..." I added.

"Ah, that won't be necessary." She said and it was my turn to look at her questioningly.

"My manager is waiting outside already. I have to shoot a commercial with AMC brand in an hour." She explained and I understood immediately. That explains her choice of outfit today.

"It's okay then. Would see you soon."

"Yeah," she said and I walked with her as we both exited my office, heading to the lobby where Kristen, her manager was waiting.

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A few days later, I received Anita's text and had gone to pick her up from her manager's family home at the outskirts of the city.

We arrived my villa in city center and I had just escorted her inside when one of the workers took her luggage to the room already readied for her, upstairs.

Suddenly, my five year old twin kids ran down the stairs from their rooms and into the living room.

"Mama!" They screamed enthusiastically as they ran towards Anita and hugged her legs.

I saw the shock in Anita's eyes as she raised her gaze to meet mine.

Even I was stunned. Zach and Zara never reacted this excitedly to me or even their mother. Why did they do that to her?

Anita's gaze fluctuated between me and my kids as she leaned down and hugged them as well.

"You never told me you had kids!" She said in a whisper to me. And I could tell she was furious from the glare in her eyes.

I leaned towards her and whispered beside her ear. "Just like you never mentioned you were divorced."

I leaned away to see her expression and I saw the indepth horror flashed in her eyes as her lips trembled.