"Erm... Just like how I helped you before. Could you pretend to be my boyfriend this time?"The brotherly onlookers cheered silently with nosey grins plastered on their goofy faces.Marcus glared at them, his face flushed red. He wanted to pick up the phone to listen privately, but Logan stopped him.Logan gestured ferociously, implying that if Marcus picked it up, they were going to cause trouble. Marcus had no choice but to let go again."Uhm, why..." Being watched by the crowd, he stuttered in embarrassment. "Why did you ask me to pretend to be your boyfriend? Were you pressured to go on a blind date by your family?""I’m meeting a friend.""Oh, so someone is pursuing you and you don't like him, so you’re using me as a shield?""No...it's similar. Would it be awkward for you? Otherwise, just sleep on it and let me know tomorrow morning?"Lindy was reminded that Marcus might need to give his partner a heads-up on the matter, so she made space for options.She thought, ‘If
In the morning, Sonnet went to class. Right before she entered the classroom, she received a call from Laurel. "Sonnet, you haven't reached the classroom yet, have you? Why don't you take a day off today?""Why?""Those girls are waiting to find fault with you. They want to make you kneel and apologize today! I think you should lay low today!" Laurel said anxiously.Only then did Sonnet realize that she had forgotten to take an autographed photo with Lucas!In the past two days, she was so preoccupied with Lucas’ confession that she had forgotten about photos!"No, they should apologize to us today!" She replied domineeringly.After hanging up the phone, she called Lucas. "Lucas, remember I asked you for your autographed photo that time? I completely forgot!""Sorry, it slipped my mind too. Do you want it this morning? Shall I send it to you?"Sonnet said quickly, "Don’t! You better don't come! Once they recognize you, you’ll never be able to leave the university today! Well, y
As the tables began to turn in Sonnet’s favor, the lead girl quickly said, "What's so difficult about getting the photos? I can get them if you want them! The key is the signature. Can we verify that it was signed by Macky?""Go on social media. Check and see if Lucas has posted anything." Sonnet said leisurely.Although she never checked her social media, she had iron faith in Lucas. He must have posted it.Lucas was not only a very trustworthy person to her but also to others. Once he gave his word, he will try his utmost best."We just checked, and his social page hasn't been updated at all! Who are you trying to fool?" said the leading girl."You said it yourself, you checked it way earlier. Why don’t you check it now?"As soon as Sonnet's voice fell, a girl next to her said, "Oh, he posted. The photos were the same as these! Oh, these photos are real autographed photos!"As soon as she said that the other girls immediately opened the page with their mobile phones.Laurel f
‘Thud!’The girl’s face flushed red as she dropped to her knees in front of Sonnet."Sonnet, we were wrong before. Please have mercy, I’m truly sorry! Please take me with you in the future!"Sonnet took two steps back and pulled her up. "I just asked you to apologize, not to kneel.""As long as you can take me to meet Macky, I’ll even bow down to you!"Sonnet was speechless.She said lightly, "I won't take you to meet Lucas. You can adore him, but I hope that you would be rational! I don't think he wants you to idolize him to the point of disregarding your dignity and disrupting your own life!"Everyone was silent.Sonnet said loudly: "Okay, I'll accept your apology, just don't bother me anymore."After she finished, she grabbed Laurel and headed to their seat. All the girls silently made way for them.Laurel was very excited. Her body was still trembling slightly as she sat down."Sonnet, you are amazing. Tell me, how did you do it? Do you know Macky?"Sonnet replied with
She hung up and a taxi pulled up by the side of the road. A girl in a preppy mustard-colored jacket and blue plaid skirt got out of the car.Clad in black oxford leather shoes and knee-length white socks, the girl looked youthful and gorgeous.Sonnet thought to herself, ‘This girl and that boy just now are dressed like a couple, they looked great! Are college students all fashionable now?’She was just about to look away when her gaze landed on the girl's face. Sonnet's mouth was shaped into an “O”.‘Oh, my God!‘Isn't that "college girl" my best friend Lindy Jackson?!’Lindy saw her too and hurried over to her. The twin ponytails bounced around her shoulders, making her look ten years younger!"What's the matter? Haven’t you seen such a cute girl?" Lindy smiled and waved her hands in front of Sonnet's eyes.Only then did Sonnet come back to her senses. "My God, Lindy, you just aged backward! Call me Auntie from now on, okay?"Lindy grinned and swatted her. "Stop it, that’s en
They entered the private room. Lucas' handsome and refined face appeared.Startled at first, Marcus immediately understood what was going on.‘No wonder Lindy wanted to wear matching couple outfits with me. She wanted to pretend that she already had a boyfriend in front of the man she liked!’For a moment, his heart was sore. However, he soon cheered up.Years of dealing with people made him quick-witted. Since she pretended to have a boyfriend in front of the man she liked, this meant she was planning to give up on Lucas. This was a good opportunity for Marcus!He reached out and held Lindy's waist.Lindy's body froze but she did not push him away.His heart was beating wildly, as he walked towards Lucas with his arms around her.Lucas was also a little surprised when he saw Marcus. In his impression, lawyers were relatively rigid. He never expected this man to be so striking. Not only was he not rigid, but he also had a rare youthful virility!He laughed as he stood up and s
With a deep ache in his heart, Marcus held Lindy's hand in his palms. He smiled gently at her. "Why are your hands so cold? Shall I rub them for you?"Before Lindy could speak, he gently rubbed her hands.Lindy's eyes widened in surprise, unsure of what to do.‘I’d never thought Marcus could be so gentle. Was he just as gentle to his other half?’As she thought about it, random evocative imagery popped into her mind.She freaked out, she quickly shook off her wild imagination and smiled at him. "Uh, I’m not cold anymore. Lucas and Sonnet are still here, not nice for us to..."Marcus wrapped her hands close to his body. "Then keep 'em’ warm here."The corner of Sonnet's mouth twitched. ‘Damn, if I hadn't known this was fake, I would’ve thought they were truly in love.‘No! Lindy may be faking it, but could that be real for Mr. Pine?’Realizing this, Sonnet smiled like a proud mama hen.‘If this fake love turned real for Marcus, they would be a good match! Lindy would’ve gotten
After a while, Marcus and Sonnet came back. Then, Lindy stood up to leave.Marcus immediately stepped forward to hold her hand. "Come on, I'll send you back to your office."Lindy smiled, turned around to say goodbye to Lucas, and walked out with Marcus on her arm.After they left the restaurant and walked to Marcus' car, she let go of his hand and smiled at him. "Thank you for today, your acting was impeccable!"Marcus looked at her deeply. "I think, we have to be thorough if we’re going to put up an act.""Huh?" Lindy was surprised.Suddenly, Marcus took a step forward and pressed her against his car door with his body. He supported the car with both hands and wrapped her whole body in his arms.At that moment, Lindy panicked. She stretched out her hand to push him away. "You...What are you doing..."He lowered his head. His hot breath was getting closer and closer to her, and then his lips were pressed against the corners of hers.Lindy was stunned, her mind went blank.Sh