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PLAYING PRETEND Aiden’s Questions
Merely then Aiden hurried into Xander’s office and asked him bluntly, “, is it true that you got married?"Xander wasn't too happy that someone from the family had already found out, and said, "How the heck did you know?"Aiden said, "Mrs. Roseline told me. I couldn't believe it at first. So it is valid information, you actually got married?” he asked.“The traditional stereotype is that women love to gossip - but men are much worse.”Xander's frown deepened. “How could he have ignored Mrs Roseline’s closeness to the family, especially to Aiden?”.“ I need to give my staff a call and tell them to keep this a secret for now, especially Mrs Roseline," said XanderShe’s just excited and this came from a place of happiness”, "Don't worry, I've already told her that nobody knows about this recent development. But c'mon, tell me how this happened and why you kept it from your family.Still surprised you got married! This is really unbelievable. Wow! Who's the lucky lady?For Aiden, the news
PLAYING PRETEND Meet up with Alko
In the evening Callie finished her leftover work, she closed her eyes and laidback for a while, not long after she picked up her phone and dialed Alko number, when the call connected and strange voice noises came from Alko end of the call, Callie was puzzled, “ are you out?” she asked.“ Yes i'm out buying some groceries, I was bored and decided to go get some groceries. “ Let's go watch some movies, I need to get my mind off of things,” “Okay! Where you, text me your location” she said.Callie replied "meet me at the coffee shop.” Ok! Will be with you in 20 mins. Callie got off the bed and quickly changed her clothes, then left the room and went downstairs, “ I need to meet up with my best friend” she told Mrs Roseline.“Ok! Mrs Hudson” Mrs Roseline replied and called on the butler to arrange a car for her. In less than 10 mins Callie was at coffee shop waiting for Alko, Alko walked in 30 mins later and apologized for been a little bit late, Callie smiled, “I got you a cup of fr
PLAYING PRETEND A Million Dollar Look
Monday morning, Callie was getting ready to go to the office when her phone beeped, she picked it up. It was a message from the head office informing every employee in Star Analytics Inc. that the big company meeting - the banquet - was scheduled for 7 pm and The venue was the Grand Hall of the DiamondStar Hotel.She went straight to her closet and brought out a white dress to take to the office.Callie put the phone inside her bag and headed to the office early to get busy.Not long after she sat down at her desk a phone call came in. It was from Golden! Magazine Callie was surprised because she didn't remember working with that magazine before The woman on the other end sounded like an experienced, confident professionalThe woman said, "Hello? Callie? I’m Kimberly-Clark, the chief editor of Golden! magazine.Callie, we'd like Samuel to be the cover star for our next issue.Callie recalled what she knew about Golden magazine. It specializes in high-end recipesand was considered to
PLAYING PRETEND Fierce Moment
However, as soon as they entered the car, Callie was immediately pulled into a warm embrace as the pair of his lips pressed down against hers, Callie adjusted to the sudden moves and enjoyed every bit of it, she relaxed her body and returned his passionate kiss. They continued kissing until they felt breathless before he finally let her go. This is the last time, if you keep me waiting for a long time, I will tell the whole world you’re my woman.“If you continue to bully me, I'll walk out of this relationship.” She said angrily.“ Do you know what I like most about you?”“Your personality?”Immediately they got home, Kendall went straight to her room, she was so tired and wanted to just use the washroom and retire for the night. Callie went to Xander’s room to get her wireless phone charger that Xander borrowed earlier,When she walked in, he was coming out of the washroom, She was surprised, “he looked so handsome, She was lost in thought when Xander walked close to her.“Why are yo
PLAYING PRETEND Meeting Sean Everett
Xander resumed eating his breakfast, an uncomfortable look flashed across Callie’s faceFor some reason this morning, Xander Thought Callie looked cuter than ever.He had to suppress a laugh when he saw her eating so quickly with her head down.This woman sure was a character! She had so many endearing qualities.He decided to go easy on her. Xander knows that If he continues teasing her, she really might die of embarrassment.Callie finally managed to finish her breakfast.she wasn't going to ride with Xander no matter what, she thought as stared at him resentfully.This man does not know when to stop.If she knew he was like this, she wouldn't have married him, no matter what!Thinking about this, Callie suddenly said,"I'm not going to the office today.” Callie sighed as she thought,“Then where are you going?”“ Wherever it is I will drop you.”“I can drive myself, I don't need anyone to drive“ I am your husband, not anyone, and you are riding with me”but she went along with it a
PLAYING PRETEND Jealousy
After Xander closed from work, he drove straight to pick up Callie, immediately she got in and they drove home. At home, she freshened up and started getting ready for dinner with Xander. There was a nice gown, it was one of the dresses Xander bought for her previously. The gown looked nice and classy, from the praises she got the last time. She knows it's extremely expensive. It took her a few hours to get ready, she needed to look good for Xander.Xander had already finished dressing and was waiting when Callie walked up to him. glancing at Callie, Xander was stunned for a moment, her long hair was pinned up making her look suffocated, and everything about her hair and makeup was perfect. “You look fabulous and perfect.” He said. Pulling her close to him, he held her hand as they got to the car. “ The two of them look so perfect,” Dorothea said.“Yes, they are like a match made from heaven.” Mrs Roseline added.Xander Car pulled up outside the hotel and the driver opened the doo
PLAYING PRETEND Distanced
In the car, Xander and Callie were silent throughout the ride back home.As soon as they got home Callie suddenly felt tired and was about to go upstairs when she saw Xander standing, she simply said “Thank you for taking me out for dinner, I’m going to rest now”Xander's eyes darkened when he heard the distance in her voice, he wanted to resolve matters with her but she didn't even look at him before she hurried upstairs.He felt he deserved better treatment after taking her out, and with a burst of annoyance he headed to his studies.Callie stood in the window of her roomand thought about what happened at the hotel, she felt tortured, thinking if Xander was still in love with Veronica, why would he want to use her to make his Ex-friend jealous? She wanted to go and ask him but she couldn't; rather she stood at her window and continued looking out.Callie decided to keep her distance from Xander, maybe they were destined not to be together, they didn't see each other throughout the
PLAYING PRETEND The Apology
When Xander brought her back to the villa, she hesitated outside the entrance."I'm going to take a walk," Callie said. For a moment, it looked like Xander might try to talk her out of going out alone, but ultimately he let her go, yelling after her to be saved, “Don't stay out too late and make sure you come back in an hour,” he said.She pretended not to hear him and made her way out to the street.She felt inspired and energized by her decision to distance herself and reclaim her life. It's funny how sometimes you can just make up your mind to do something and it changes your whole outlook on life.As she walked down the street, she reflected on what happened in the hotel. She stopped and stared at the sky watching the birds flying. It occurs to her that she might have made a big mistake by going into this fake marriage and this might affect her entire life.Callie wondered if Xander truly loved her or if he was pretending, the thought sunk deep inside her as glanced at the store
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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
