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Chapter 15
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For the first time since I met Adriel, I saw a genuine smile on his face, a real one that crinkled his eyes and revealed his teeth in full display. It was mesmerizing, radiant, and utterly unexpected. I couldn’t look away. If I thought he was handsome before, this smile was a transformation I wasn’t prepared for.Realizing I was staring, I cleared my throat and quickly dropped my gaze to the floor. It was better to count imaginary specks of dust than let him see how deeply I have been staring at him.“I’m sure this will go well,” he said, his voice steady and confident. “You won’t regret your choice. This is going to be a blast.” His eyes stayed fixed on me, but I refused to look up.I reminded myself why I was here. None of this was real. Adriel Jaime wasn’t my boyfriend; he was using me because it was convenient. I was just a stand-in for the countless women who’d drop everything to be in my shoes.If he had ever announced that he needed something like this, it would be an audition
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For the first time in months, I allowed myself to sleep in. The feeling was pure bliss, and I wasn’t ready to give it up.“You don’t want to eat breakfast? It’s right here in front of you,” Jessy’s voice cut through my haze as she tugged at me, urging me to eat the meal she had prepared.She had taken the day off so we could spend time together, a rare treat considering how hectic things had been for both of us.I grumbled, tightening my eyes shut and refusing to get up. Even though I was wide awake now, I couldn’t bring myself to leave the warmth of my bed. Deep down, I knew that the moment I stood up, reality would hit me like a freight train.“This is for Zoe,” I whispered to myself, a mantra I repeated every time guilt crept in about the situation I had willingly placed myself in.My phone buzzed on the bedside table, jolting me. Groaning, I reached for it and froze the moment I saw the sender.‘The driver will pick you up in an hour. Be ready’I bolted upright, clutching the shee
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Stunning.That was the first word that came to mind the moment I laid eyes on her.Clarissa Miller had always been beautiful, anyone who saw her would agree. But tonight, there was something different. Something radiant. It might have been the way her smile lingered, or how the sleek black knee-length dress fit her like it was made for her alone. Whatever it was, Hope had worked her magic, and I couldn’t deny that it worked well.As Clarissa slid into the car beside me, there were so many things I wanted to say, but none of the words would form. Each thought stayed perched on the tip of my tongue, refusing to leap into the silence between us.The car moved, but the air was heavy, an awkwardness settling between us like a wall I wanted to break down.“So…”“Thanks for this.”We spoke at the same time, our words overlapping. I glanced at her, and she smiled softly, easing the tension just a little.“Ladies first,” I said, offering her a playful grin.She looked away for a moment, then b
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I woke up the next morning with a strange, jittery energy buzzing through me. Even so, I couldn’t bring myself to turn on my phone. Somehow, I just knew my face would be plastered all over the media.Pressing my face into my pillow, I screamed, muffling the sound as reality dawned on me.I knew what I had signed up for, I knew this was part of the deal, so why was I feeling like this?“What are you doing?” Jessy’s voice cut through the air, pulling me from my loop.Groaning, I flopped onto my back and screamed again this time without the pillow covering my mouth because I wanted to let out all the feelings that were compressing to my chest.“Let me guess,” she teased, sitting on the edge of my bed, “last night didn’t go quite how you imagined?”I covered my face with my hands, my voice muffled. “It was a disaster. Every time I knew he was watching, I completely froze.”Jessy was enjoying this far too much. “Okay, tell me how you feel.”Before I could respond, her phone buzzed. Her eye
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He continued what he was doing, completely absorbed in his task. I didn’t mind watching him, his movements were so fluid, so purposeful, it was as if his hands instinctively knew what they wanted. Watching him like this gave me a strange sense of peace I didn’t realize I craved. The silence between us stretched on, but it was comfortable, almost soothing.“When I was in school,” he began suddenly, breaking the silence. He glanced at me with a soft smile. “I had a roommate who loved cooking. To him, it was therapy, a way to escape the chaos of the world. I used to watch him all the time. Before I knew it, it became my therapy too.”He didn’t need to check if I was paying attention; I was utterly captivated, hanging on every word. Who is this man? He felt so different from the one I thought I knew, it was disarming, almost surreal.“Yeah, I get it,” I said, my voice soft. “Cooking can be therapeutic. Right here, right now, it feels like therapy.”His eyes met mine for a moment, silenci
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I shifted awkwardly on my feet, trying to gather my thoughts. How well did we know each other? Professionally? Enough to get by. Personally? Barely at all.Paula, still smiling as if this were her favorite part of the day, leaned closer, her sharp gaze sweeping over us. “Let’s start simple. What’s Miss Miller’s favorite color, Jaime?”I turned to him, arching a brow, curious about what he would say.Without missing a beat, Jaime’s lips curved into a subtle smile. “Blue,” he said, his voice steady.I blinked. He was right.Paula raised an eyebrow at me. “Is he correct?”“Yes, but…” I hesitated. “How did you know that?”Jaime shrugged, looking smug. “You always choose blue pens during meetings. And your laptop case is navy. It wasn’t hard to figure out.”I felt my cheeks warm at the casual observation. He noticed things about me? Why?Paula clapped her hands again, clearly pleased. “Good! Attention to detail. That’s a strong start.”“Your turn,” she said, spinning toward me. “What’s Jai
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I couldn’t shake off what had happened last night. I woke up with the same thoughts swirling through my head, refusing to settle. The idea that Jaime had actually hired a chemistry coach of all things was something I never could have anticipated. It was unexpected and very absurd yet there was nothing I could do about that.Jessy sat on my bed, gasping and shouting as I recounted everything to her.“Tell me you’re joking,” she said, eyes wide with disbelief.I groaned, rubbing my temples. “I wish I was.”“And now you have to face him again? After all that?” She flopped onto the bed beside me, clearly enjoying my suffering a little too much.“I don’t even know how to act around him anymore,” I admitted. “It’s like everything keeps escalating, and I have no control over any of it.”Jessy sat up, suddenly more excited. “Oh! Speaking of escalation, have you checked social media?”I blinked at her. “No… why?”She grabbed her phone, scrolling quickly before her face lit up. “Girl, you are
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I didn’t need a reminder to remember that I had another practice with Paula today. Just the thought of it made my chest tighten with anxiety, forcing me to swallow hard just to breathe properly.It was almost the end of the workday, which was probably why my mind had drifted to the meeting. Or maybe it was because Jaime had dismissed me so casually earlier. The way he did it like I was insignificant, made my blood boil more than I cared to admit.“What are you doing?”His voice snapped me back to the present. I looked up to see Jaime standing at my office door, his sharp gaze fixed on me.There was nothing soft in his expression, just bold, cold intensity as he studied me. His hands were buried deep in his pockets, and he stood so casually, legs crossed at the ankles, leaning slightly against the doorframe. Anyone watching might think he had just stopped by to see his girlfriend.If only.“I still have a little task to finish up,” I said, gesturing toward my screen.Jaime tilted his h
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CLARISSAThe unsettling feeling didn’t disappear as I took my seat at the table. The room was loud with conversation, filled with laughter and the kind of warmth that made it feel like a home. Yet, I couldn’t shake the tension tightening in my chest.My eyes scanned the table. Everyone seemed to have someone, Jeremy sat beside a beautiful blonde woman who looked like an actress, her delicate voice barely above a whisper as she spoke. They looked perfect together, the kind of couple that belonged in a magazine.Then there was James. He had come alone, but he didn’t need anyone by his side to command attention. His presence alone was enough. His sharp features were locked in an expression of quiet intensity, his shoulders rigid, his gaze calculated as he took in everyone at the table.I found myself staring a second too long.And then, his eyes met mine.Holy shit.I looked away so fast it was almost embarrassing, focusing instead on Marianna, who, despite her age, looked effortlessly e
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CLARISSAI looked as beautiful as I possibly could, but the nerves twisting in my stomach refused to settle. This would be my first time meeting Jaime’s entire family at once, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that it mattered more than I wanted to admit.Why did he even want me there? Hope had said it was just a formality, but something about it didn’t sit right with me.Hope had been the one to help me pick out my dress, ensuring I looked both simple and elegant. As she put the final touches on my makeup, she stepped back to admire her work.“You look stunning,” she said, a proud smile on her face. Then, lowering her voice slightly, she added, “But have you met his mother? My aunt is the one you should look out for.”I frowned, tilting my head. “She was nice to me the first couple of times I saw her.”Hope gave a small shrug. “Things change. Just be prepared.”The comment did nothing to ease my nerves, but I nodded anyway.Not like his mother didn’t already know this whole thing was
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JAIME“What was that about?”James asked the moment the door closed behind her.I exhaled sharply, rubbing my temple as I looked down at the mountain of work in front of me. But no matter how much I tried to focus, my mind kept drifting back to yesterday.They say some people find joy in the simplest things, and Clarissa was one of them.I had expected her to stay grumpy, to sulk like she did in the car. But the moment we stepped into that ice cream shop, everything changed. Her face lit up like a damn Christmas tree. She hummed with every lick of her cone, smiling so genuinely that it annoyed me.What was she so happy about?Why did her eyes suddenly look so calm, so soft?And more importantly, why the hell did that bother me so much?I was still lost in thought when James spoke again.“Are you…?”“Don’t you dare say what you’re about to say.” My glare cut him off before he could finish.James bit his lip, trying to suppress a smile, but I saw the amusement dancing in his eyes. He wa
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The insistent buzzing of my phone forced my eyes open, even though every part of me wanted to stay curled up in bed and sleep for as long as I wanted. But of course, that wasn’t an option. Not only was today a workday, but it was also another day of dealing with Jaime, except this time, I had to add his family into the equation.Yes, after our unexpected ice cream outing last night, Jaime had casually dropped the bombshell that he wanted his family to meet me. As if this was something real. As if this wasn’t just a temporary situation that would pass. The whole thing was ridiculous, yet here I was, caught up in it.I groaned loudly, reaching for my phone on the nightstand, exhaustion weighing heavy on me. All I wanted was sleep.The screen flashed with my mother’s name.Rubbing my eyes, I sat up before answering. “Hello, Ma. Good morning.”The deep inhale on the other end told me she wasn’t calling for pleasantries. She barely acknowledged my greeting before getting straight to the
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I didn’t need a reminder to remember that I had another practice with Paula today. Just the thought of it made my chest tighten with anxiety, forcing me to swallow hard just to breathe properly.It was almost the end of the workday, which was probably why my mind had drifted to the meeting. Or maybe it was because Jaime had dismissed me so casually earlier. The way he did it like I was insignificant, made my blood boil more than I cared to admit.“What are you doing?”His voice snapped me back to the present. I looked up to see Jaime standing at my office door, his sharp gaze fixed on me.There was nothing soft in his expression, just bold, cold intensity as he studied me. His hands were buried deep in his pockets, and he stood so casually, legs crossed at the ankles, leaning slightly against the doorframe. Anyone watching might think he had just stopped by to see his girlfriend.If only.“I still have a little task to finish up,” I said, gesturing toward my screen.Jaime tilted his h
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I couldn’t shake off what had happened last night. I woke up with the same thoughts swirling through my head, refusing to settle. The idea that Jaime had actually hired a chemistry coach of all things was something I never could have anticipated. It was unexpected and very absurd yet there was nothing I could do about that.Jessy sat on my bed, gasping and shouting as I recounted everything to her.“Tell me you’re joking,” she said, eyes wide with disbelief.I groaned, rubbing my temples. “I wish I was.”“And now you have to face him again? After all that?” She flopped onto the bed beside me, clearly enjoying my suffering a little too much.“I don’t even know how to act around him anymore,” I admitted. “It’s like everything keeps escalating, and I have no control over any of it.”Jessy sat up, suddenly more excited. “Oh! Speaking of escalation, have you checked social media?”I blinked at her. “No… why?”She grabbed her phone, scrolling quickly before her face lit up. “Girl, you are
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I shifted awkwardly on my feet, trying to gather my thoughts. How well did we know each other? Professionally? Enough to get by. Personally? Barely at all.Paula, still smiling as if this were her favorite part of the day, leaned closer, her sharp gaze sweeping over us. “Let’s start simple. What’s Miss Miller’s favorite color, Jaime?”I turned to him, arching a brow, curious about what he would say.Without missing a beat, Jaime’s lips curved into a subtle smile. “Blue,” he said, his voice steady.I blinked. He was right.Paula raised an eyebrow at me. “Is he correct?”“Yes, but…” I hesitated. “How did you know that?”Jaime shrugged, looking smug. “You always choose blue pens during meetings. And your laptop case is navy. It wasn’t hard to figure out.”I felt my cheeks warm at the casual observation. He noticed things about me? Why?Paula clapped her hands again, clearly pleased. “Good! Attention to detail. That’s a strong start.”“Your turn,” she said, spinning toward me. “What’s Jai
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He continued what he was doing, completely absorbed in his task. I didn’t mind watching him, his movements were so fluid, so purposeful, it was as if his hands instinctively knew what they wanted. Watching him like this gave me a strange sense of peace I didn’t realize I craved. The silence between us stretched on, but it was comfortable, almost soothing.“When I was in school,” he began suddenly, breaking the silence. He glanced at me with a soft smile. “I had a roommate who loved cooking. To him, it was therapy, a way to escape the chaos of the world. I used to watch him all the time. Before I knew it, it became my therapy too.”He didn’t need to check if I was paying attention; I was utterly captivated, hanging on every word. Who is this man? He felt so different from the one I thought I knew, it was disarming, almost surreal.“Yeah, I get it,” I said, my voice soft. “Cooking can be therapeutic. Right here, right now, it feels like therapy.”His eyes met mine for a moment, silenci
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I woke up the next morning with a strange, jittery energy buzzing through me. Even so, I couldn’t bring myself to turn on my phone. Somehow, I just knew my face would be plastered all over the media.Pressing my face into my pillow, I screamed, muffling the sound as reality dawned on me.I knew what I had signed up for, I knew this was part of the deal, so why was I feeling like this?“What are you doing?” Jessy’s voice cut through the air, pulling me from my loop.Groaning, I flopped onto my back and screamed again this time without the pillow covering my mouth because I wanted to let out all the feelings that were compressing to my chest.“Let me guess,” she teased, sitting on the edge of my bed, “last night didn’t go quite how you imagined?”I covered my face with my hands, my voice muffled. “It was a disaster. Every time I knew he was watching, I completely froze.”Jessy was enjoying this far too much. “Okay, tell me how you feel.”Before I could respond, her phone buzzed. Her eye
