“I want to learn and grow, maybe I can do that with you” I mumbled coldly.“If you are still horny, then let’s sex chat, a video call will make it look quite real” He suggested.A video call chimed in, waiting for me to switch to the ‘Accept’ icon.But I rejected it.“Nevermind Zane, we don't need to s*x chat or have a video call. I'm less aroused now, I'm better” I told him.“Are you sure about that or you just wanna subside the pleasure”“It's all gone, I'm alright. I will let you know when I want it” I said.“Whatever you say my love, anything you wish. Should we talk about something else?” He asked.“No, let’s call it a night”“Are you mad at me? Oh! You feel awkward that I figured out you’re a virgin. I am sorry” He apologizedagain.“No dear. There is nothing to be sorry about; virginity or disvirginity is not something to be ashamed about. We are still very cool. Actually, I feel sleepy right now” I responded.“So we’ll talk again tomorrow. Good night and sweet dreams. I love yo
“I swear down Alexander, I will fire your so called friend once he resumes” Finn yelled, his voice laced with anger.“But why?” Alexander wondered.“Because he is lazy and arrogant. He didn't even show up at work today” Finn complained.“I know and that's because we were working together”“He was supposed to come to the company!”“I thought he already told you that he won't show up at the company everyday”“Oh wow, a good reason to miss his first day of resumption?” Finn grinned sarcastically.“Alexander, you’re making me do things I don't wanna do” He shook his head continuously in regret.“Finn, I thought we have already concluded the matter, are you sure there’s nothing more attached to this?”Finn shook his head; “ I don't like lazy and uncommitted people and didn't you notice he spoke to me insolently like it was mandatory I employ him. Listen Alex, you’d better get or learn whatever you want from him, so I'll fire his ass instantly” Finn raised his voice then finally sat on the c
Rita’s POV“What? Mommy??? Ugh!!” I exclaimed.“Yes dear. We wanna meet your man this weekend!”“Eh! How is that gonna be possible?”“What’s impossible about it?”“Everything! Err… nothing, nothing mom. I mean, it is too early”I whined, faltering.“Early? Isn’t it past a month now that you have been dating him? It’s not too early baby girl, I’m sure he would love to have dinner with us, Evelyn told me how humble he is” Her voice laced up with anticipation.“Yeah, uhm right.. I .. erm, mmm… I … err” I stuttered all sorts of nonsense.“So dear, saturday it is; we can’t wait to see your beautiful face, we’ve missed you so much and to meet the love of your life” My mom said. “So bye dear, till then” She hung up the call.My mind was blank at that moment, quiet to think the least.Zane’s call came in just in time.“Hey dear” He said.“I have just finished speaking with mom” I uttered calmly.“In laws call” He stated. “Hope you told your mom your man says Hi"“Zane, actually my parents wants
“What about Finn?” Evelyn asked me.“What about Finn, what?” I asked, confused and startled.“Tell him to be your pretend boyfriend, he will play the role better" Evelyn proposed.“What?” I exclaimed; my heart heavy on the weight and glimpse of what it’ll be.“What?? Finn is our boss” I didn't wanna cross the boundary“And he is your friend, the two of you are pretty much closer than just friends and I’m sure he’ll wanna do this for you”“We are just friends, we are not pretty much intimate whatsoever” I murmured.“Well, the major reason I said he will play the role of a pretend boyfriend better is because he loves you” Evelyn added.“Ugh!” I scoffed and rolled my eyes.“Listen Rita, I see no better alternative and I cannot watch you continue to get worked up when there’s already a solution” She said and I forced a smile because she truly cared.“Thank you Evelyn” I got on my foot.“I should go meet Finn now, what do you think?”“Yeah, Go right now, he’s less busy” She encouraged, gent
Rita’s POVI didn't inform Zane that I have found someone to substitute him, Finn, my CEO, the one whom he so much detest. Instead, Zane believed that I must have canceled the meeting with my parents.However, Canceling the meeting seemed even more suspicious because my mom will continue pestering the hell outta me to show them my partner and they might eventually find out themselves that I've got no physical partner. Therefore, to avoid all these further dramas, I'll take Finn home to clear the air once and for all and when next they wanna meet Finn, I'll announce to them that we’ve broke up and we’ve gone separate ways and I'm now with Zane. What a brilliant idea!I ignored Zane’s messages to make plans ahead with Finn the night before the D-day.“Hello Finn”“Hello Rita” He sounded sleepy.“I’m sorry for disrupting your sleep”“Uhmmmn”“Okay so, since we are having a dinner at my parent’s place, I think you should come over to pick me up at my place tomorrow evening firstly” I sugg
RitaI looked behind me, only to see Finn.He just alighted from his car and walked towards us with a fruit basket and a bouquet.He wore suit with dart stripes, surprisingly matching the colour of my gown. He had styled his black jet hair which looked kinda glossy, perfecting his chiseled face and the stubbled neatly trimmed shaped beard at the bottom of his face.His deep-set hazel eyes sparkled, drawing me in yet I refrained myself from drooling besides, I was still shocked and surprised to see him.“Good evening ma’am, sir” He greeted parents, bowing his head respectfully.“We’re late, aren't we?” He asked, throwing his hand over my neck while I kept gazing at him.“Late? Not at all, you both arrive just in time” My mom beamed.“Come on in, come in” My Dad paved the way for us as he motioned us to the dinning room.“This is for you both” Finn said, dropping the basket of fruits on the table right in front of them.“Oh wow, just wow. You are such a sweet gentleman” My mom praised hi
Rita’s POVIt was when I felt I have had enough; I withdrew my lips from his.The air was heavy with unspoken words, it was as if time had frozen, while we stood there, staring at each other, caught in the aftermath of the passionate encounter, unsure of what to say or do next.The kiss was just a temporary escape from reality, and as for me, it was a fleeting moment of bliss; a taste of what it could be.Now I’ve returned to my right senses and I felt embarrassed immediately reality crashed back in, reminding me of the complexities that lay between us. Yet I wanted to hold on or continue where we left off but our connection waned.The passion that had burned so brightly moments ago began to fade, as it was replaced by a lingering awkwardness.I cleared my throat awkwardly and avoided eye contact with him as I moved away.I opened the door, leaving him in the kitchen but he soon came after me.“Rita, your room is still very much vacant and available” My mom beckoned, smiling widely as
Rita’s POVWe left my parents’ place the following morning haven had breakfast with them. My lovely mother had packed a lot of dishes for Finn and I because Finn enjoyed it.We deserve an accolade for pulling up a great act that my parents didn’t suspect something wrong. But now, they love Finn so much and I’ll break their heart when I bring home another man, next time; anyways till then.“It was really really stressful right?” I broke the awkward silence in the car.“It’s worthwhile” He replied and I smiled.“Your parents are very nice and sweet” He remarked.“Thank you” I said.“You can have all the dishes by the way as an extra thanks for coming” I added and he nodded..“You know what I really want Rita” He said, taking his gazes off the steering and stared at me romantically instead.I gasped; “Finn, you promised we won’t be discussing this issue again, I have told you times without number, I cannot … we cannot …”“Hey! Calm down, come on Rita, chill; I’m talking about the date. L