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PLAYING PRETEND Deal with the Devil
Alaric Kinthe arrived at the firm with a 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS looking classy and smart. He walked straight to the company conference hall and waited patiently for the meeting to start. He was someone who didn't joke with time. He prefers to be 10-20 mins earlier than to give excuses for lateness. Callie was notified of Alaric Kinthe's presence and she quickly stepped out of her office to the conference room, she was impressed he arrived 10 mins earlier. Ruth was walking behind her with some files and an iPad. Callie welcomed the English investors and they complimented each other's looks with the remaining time left before the meetings commenced. Ruth was busy with the iPad, but she managed to greet and continue.Callie gave a presentation that lasted only twenty minutes, the meeting was solely for 45 min and she was operating with time. Alaric Kin was very impressed by her speech and the way she presented it, time was his thing and he loves it when people function with time, he has
PLAYING PRETEND Everybody Talks
Aidan was sitting quietly at the carnival when Xander and Callie stepped in. He wasn’t the talking type so he just waved them over when they sighted him. They smiled and walked towards his direction. Xander was surprised to see Aidan at the carnival. Aidan Marcus Hudson is younger brother to Xander, who became the heir to the family company when Xander doesn't show any sense of responsibility. He becomes interested in pursuing Izzy, and sticks with her through her struggles. Aidan is very soft-spoken and introverted, but when he does speak, he is highly intellectual and wise. Xander doesn't begrudge his brother taking his place, as it gives him more freedom to pursue the things that he wants.“What’re you doing here?” Xander asked with lot of smile on his face, not waiting for reply he added “I’m surprise to see you here” Aidan smiled without saying a word. Xander continued “ meet my finances Callie Everett.”“Hi Ms, Everett” He greeted enthusiastically,Aidan and Callie exchanged p
PLAYING PRETEND Meeting with George
“She went running her mouth in Grandma’s house, just to make me look bad”. Callie muttered. “She should have allowed me to make my engagement announcement myself. What a clown.” “She continued. Who are you talking about?” George questioned“Tia Elena, we met at the carnival.”“Oh that explains everything, Grandma’s house is booming with too much information. “Is he the guy that was dumped by his fiancé?” George inquired.“Elena should stop, I’m not the reason why she has many divorce stories.” She said Xander walked close, “ hope all is well?” Xander asked, and continued “Hi! “I’m James Alexander Hudson, your sister’s fiancé, she told me a lot about you”“Huh, hope is a reasonable thing?” pulling out his hands to greet, George Everett” he added.Xander smiled “ yes acceptable things.” As they hugged each other in a friendly manner. From the little he heard from Callie about George, Xander sees a lot of himself in George and tells him to be more considerate towards his sister. G
PLAYING PRETEND Dinner with the Hudson
Callie reached home after work to get set for dinner with Hudson's family, she was nervous and wanted to look her best. The Hudson family is a big name and very famous. She stopped by a salon for her hair and light makeup. She got herself a new dress and shoes. Callie needed to look her best even if it was a fake or real engagement. A few hours later, Callie came back from the salon where she was made up to look pretty, she donned a purple dress with a touch of black and black-heeled shoes that exaggerated curves. Xander is dressed in casual white shirts and jeans, his pointed nose, and sharp jaw stood out, and his black hair is styled neatly.They entered the car and drove straight to Hudson's mansion.Staring up at the huge mansion, Callie stepped out of the car and placed her sunglasses, walking side by side with Xander.Sophia was already looking out for them, immediately she saw them from the camera coming out of their car, and she walked down the stairs to meet up with them.
PLAYING PRETEND Dinner Date
Xander knows it wasn’t part of the contract but he has fallen deeply In love with her and wants to use any given opportunity to show her, knowing she can’t reject the ring and flower in front of everyone. “Thanks love, it wasn’t really necessary,” she said looking at him but I must confess I love it and I love you more. She added while bringing out her finger.Xander pushed the ring on her third finger, Everyone clapped and congratulated them.Right from that moment Callie knows he has made a deal with the devil and it will be difficult to turn back. She has started catching feelings but pretends about it.They both cut the cake at the spell of love. Xander pulled out two bottles of expensive wine from his briefcase. “You came prepared bro,” Sophia said walking to the kitchen to call Lucy to get wine glasses. Xander smiled.“Tell me more about yourself”.“ What’s your profession, Callie?” Mr.Richard Hudson asked still sipping his drink and having a cake bit I’m Callie Aubrey Everet
PLAYING PRETEND Passionate Night
Her dreams faded, as she felt something soft brush against her neck and then cheek. She opens her eyes and Xander is laying beside her. His eyes stirred her from sleep. She pulled him closer and kissed him passionately. Callie closed her eyes again as he kept on stirring at her, He felt guilty for waking her up, She complained of tiredness after work. Xander couldn’t resist her beauty as he finds it hard to keep his hand off her. Callie's eyes opened again and she pulled him close, this time kissing with so much passion. Xander was very surprised wondering if he was dreaming as his mouth and hands searched through her body, his hands held her hips as he parted them still devouring her with kisses. His nose inhales scent, her peachy perfume wafting in the air and her skin is soft and supple and all the senses of his body become excited and electrified.Callie has stopped worrying about the future and simply living in the moment. There are still intense moments between them but she
PLAYING PRETEND Fighting Temptations
Callie stares at the early morning sunshine, as she lay awake in bed, sleep evades her as she wonders what is happening to her, she seems to be carried away by Xander's caring and lovely treatment, who wouldn’t she imagine? Since her first night in this hotel, she has been helplessly longing for Xander’s touch. She wondered if she was truly in love or if this was lust. She wanted to be strict, but she always finds herself helplessly opening her legs for Xander whenever he touches her. She felt this shameful, she couldn’t even resist him, not even once. She made up her mind to resist him if he tries to kiss or touch her again. It was already Sunday morning and their date ends today. Xander plans to give Callie unforgettable sex that will make her fall for him helplessly. He wants their relationship to be forever and will do anything to make that happen. Callie was still imagining things, she was thankful to nature for the rest, since her first night here, she had slept well, and
PLAYING PRETEND Making Her Fall Helplessly
Callie was so honey, she was trying to fight it, she didn’t want to make the move, or show her feelings for the fear of rejection. She said a lot and didn’t want her deception to be noticed. She rather died with her feelings than make herself look like a fool. It's not long since she talked about focusing on their contract and not involving lovemaking in it, how then can she turn and be the one wanting to make love? She was still lost in thought when Xander walked to the bedside.Xander lay down beside her, not wanting to touch or hold her, he turned his chest to face her. She could not hold herself anymore, she wrapped her hand around him and pulled herself closer to him as she started kissing his chest, his breathing slows down and she puts up her face to know what was wrong, she notices he’s fallen asleep.She felt bad and shameful, “he must be really mad at me and my action,” she murmured to herself He never resisted her touch before. She feels her heart thumping in her chest as
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PLAYING PRETEND Unrepentant Heartless fellow.
The next day Callie woke up with a long yawn, she stretched her arms out over her head, though She kept her eyes shut as she tried to convince herself that it was time to get up. She was unable to sleep properly all night, with dark circles under her eyes. When she finally opens her eyes, the first thing she sees is Xander’s smiling face on the pillow next to him. She smiled back, knowing that it was time to get up and get ready for work. Instead of drawing it out any longer, they both sigh and get out of bed, ready to start the day."Are you going to work today?" Xander asks as he opens the curtains and lets the sunshine in."Yup. I'm headed in this morning to get some job proposals concluded.""Sounds good. I have a meeting at 10 am with some of the board members about the future of the company. I also have some deals to close. Immediately she heard deals, her face turned peeled, “I’m sorry for making you go through with this deal, I know, that property means so much to you and I’
PLAYING PRETEND Feeling Guilty
The ride back home is silent for a while. As the driver drives, she can only stare out the window and wonder what could have happened if Xander didn't show up to rescue her. She felt loved and thankful. The real world is full of wickedness. She thought as she placed her head on Xander’s shoulder. “I love you so much,” Callie says with tears in her eyes. She moved his hand closer and wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her head against his chest. “I'll remember this moment forever," she says, looking up at Xander. He leaned in and kissed her on her forehead, feeling guilty. He knew this incident happened because of him, she went through all this just because his former girlfriend was desperate and evil. Xander held her tight and placed a kiss on her cheek and the top of her hair. “I love you more and will always protect you from danger.” He said.Callie put her face near his head and breathed in the scent of him, sighing with contentment from that familiar smell, she peacefully
PLAYING PRETEND Precious and Priceless
Xander crimped his brows as he looked at Callie. He then asked her in a low voice, "What's going on?" Callie looked upset. She looked at Xander and sighed,"It's Veronica Sutton who did this. I saw her here, and she was very sure no one could find me here, She gave me up as a gift to this pervert, and this pervert kidnapped me and told me that my work would be to please men. He said that I could only leave after making much money worth the price of a diamond."He said, "It doesn't matter if I like it or not, I have to listen to his arrangement. Or else-" he would throw me into the ocean and feed me to the fish." She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. She thought, “I have to be calm, I have to be calm.” Callie’s voice gradually became softer as she said that. She looked at Xander nervously.Xander was shocked, he couldn't believe his ears, Veronica was responsible for her kidnap, she knows Blade and knows the dark club. Wow! He underestimated her.Xander snapped out of his perplex
PLAYING PRETEND Dark Club
"This is the place where Ms. Everett went missing. We found no signs of struggle or fight near the car. She was probably taken away in an unconscious state." The assistant said.Xander had a cold expression the whole time as if a storm was brewing within him.The assistant lowered her head and dared not think of breathing loudly.Just then, some people rushed over with some surveillance videos from the traffic authorities.Their faces were filled with fear and apprehension.On the surveillance footage, Xander could see that Callie had been carried to a car with some men in black. The whole process happened quickly. I think this person had this planned out.Xander watched very closely and saw Callie being taken away, his face turned dark."Have you found out what happened next?" Xander asked. "It's people from the Dark Club,” The assistant replied as the corner of her mouth twitched.Xander and Dark Blade were sworn enemies.He wondered what kind of danger Callie might be in and how
PLAYING PRETEND Wicked
Veronica Sutton, called her earlier to ask for a meet-up chat.“What?”Veronica Sutton called Callie today to ask her to meet her?" He asked,The assistant nodded, "Yes, sir. Although she refused,” she replied.“How did she get her contact, and why would she want to meet up with her,” Xander was surprised.“Ms. Veronica kept saying that she wanted to meet up. In the end, she hung up," she added.The moment the assistant finished speaking, Xander ordered his driver to take him to Veronica’s home.The car stopped outside Veronica’s place less than fifteen minutes later.Xander stepped out and walked towards her house.When Veronica opened the door and saw that it was Xander, she was scared but pretended to be surprised, although her heart was filled with joy. She was happy seeing Xander in her place but was also scared.She didn’t know if he already knew or if it was a coincidence. She pretended to be okay.She called out in surprise, "Xander!"Xander didn’t have time for pleasantries s
PLAYING PRETEND Office Gossip
"Let me go right now. I didn't come here of my own free will. I have no relationship with that person, and she has no right to arrange my kidnap and also to gift me or sell me to anyone. No one owns me,” She said,Callie was so angry that her entire body trembled. She could only struggle with all her strength. The restraints on her weren't extensive,Let me go! Let me out of here!" Callie shouted with all her strength.You are holding me here against my wish, you don't know what you getting yourself into. I only belong to one person and if he finds out what you doing to me, including all you said to me, you will pay dearly for it."Moreover it is illegal for you to kidnap and keep a person against her wish, you can't take my freedom from me,” She said, This kind of illegal transaction is completely untenable and against the law. I can to you to court."After ranting for a while without making any impression on the man, the man seemed unbothered. Callie became very frustrated, she
PLAYING PRETEND Kidnapped
Two months later, Callie had a slight step behind as she entered her office."It's an early morning for you today,” she remarked as she stood in the doorway to her office. "I'll have some coffee ready for you in a few minutes," Ruth said heading back to make coffee for Callie. It was Friday and Callie needed to check her mail and schedule for the day because she wanted to finish up on time and get home as early as possible that evening.Upon going through her iPad, she noticed her phone beeping, It was an unfamiliar number at first, and she hadn't wanted to pick it up.But the phone kept ringing, so she eventually picked it up. She gasped softly, not expecting to hear the caller on the other end. She regretted picking up the call immediately when she heard Veronica introduce herself."Callie, please this is Veronica Sutton, can we talk? Where are you? Do you have any spare time right now? Can we meet and talk?"There was only one thing that made her upset: Veronica called her.Calli
PLAYING PRETEND Perfect Moment
After a quick shower, Xander stepped into Callie’s room, he quietly approached her wearing nothing but a black rope. Callie had finished bathing and was drying her hair with a towel. He stared at her lustfully.“What Is it? Why are you looking at me like that?” She asked.“I was wondering since we are now at peace with each other, what are our options, he slipped his hand and kissed her. His soft lips slowly made his way to her ears as he whispered seductively, last night, I just wanted to kiss and make love to you.Callie glanced at him but she couldn't resist Xander's seductive words and found herself drawn into his passion. Their ropes somehow found themselves on the floor as they faced themselves with no barriers, they let each other become vulnerable as they held each other hands, and they slowly made their way to the bed, falling on the soft bed, Xander felt a sharp view by the sunlight coming from the window, he was happy Callie has forgiven him and was surprised she didn't re
PLAYING PRETEND Sit Still And Look Pretty
That night after Xander rounded up what he was doing he came back to Callie’s room.The bedroom door was unlocked so he quietly went into the room, she was already asleep and the room was dark so Xander could barely see the tiny outline of Callie’s body under the blanket in the moonlight, He felt so happy as he approached her, Callie looks the same in her sleep, innocent, pretty but stubborn, whenever she sleeps, her calm look melt his heart, He was a little dazed but he forced himself to look away, he didn’t want wake her, he quietly sat down beside her bed, he was afraid of waking her so he held her hand and stared at her while she sleeps. Feeling Xander’s touch Callie slowly opened her eyes, she wasn’t that deep asleep, but didn’t want Xander to notice she was awake, her mind was deep in thought.Xander's soft hand carefully moved around her body, he wrapped his hands around her body.Suddenly, he stopped to check if she was awake, he was afraid of walking her up, his heartbeat as
