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Chapter 12 : Let's Make it Real
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Mia's POVThe plane ride was short, a little over an hour altogether. Ryan was awoken from a dead sleep when the tires hit the asphalt and jolted him awake. I flinched as we made contact with the ground below us and Ethan squeezed my hand. He was so sweet the entire flight. He never once took his arm from around me, and I was curled up on his chest until we were safely back on the ground. The seatbelt light switched off, once we were completely stopped and I waited a few extra seconds before unbuckling just in case.Once I could think clearly again, I felt my stomach rumble and I realized how hungry I was. The flight attendants offered my brunch on the plane but I was too overwhelmed to eat. “How are you feeling?” Ethan asked me with kind eyes as we gathered our things.“Okay.” I nodded, struggling to make eye contact with him. To be honest, I was a little embarrassed that he had witnessed me at my very worst. I had only known the guy for a couple of weeks and alrea
Pretending with the Billionaire Chapter 16 : Plain Old Mia
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Pretending with the Billionaire Chapter 17 : Shop 'Til We Drop
Ethan's POVI couldn’t believe that Victoria Sinclair crashed my dinner with Ryan and Mia. I hadn’t seen the woman in years and now suddenly she was at the same mall as me? I was so grateful to Mia that she didn’t get upset over it. I was baffled that Victoria could be so blatantly rude. Luckily Mia was a class act. She didn’t even feel threatened by her. The alone time with Mia was proving to be the best thing that could have happened to our day. After Ryan excused himself, we headed to an ice cream shop in downtown West Village by the lake. The city was alive with good energy when we arrived. There were people wearing swimsuits, children riding bikes, and old people holding hands as they enjoyed the sights. It felt like we were at a festival. “This is so cute!” Mia squealed as Hector pulled up to a curb on the main street. “Are we still in West Village?”“Yep.” I chuckled, happy to see her excitement. She was cute when she got excited. “We’re in downtown West Village
Pretending with the Billionaire Chapter 18 : You're a Grown Woman
Combined POV“We most certainly are not staying here.” I glared at Ethan from the back of the car.He must have been crazy if he thought I was going to stay with him overnight in a hotel room together. I knew it was only a matter of time before he let his testosterone get the best of him.“Did you have this planned all along?” I asked, crossing my arms. “Of course not!” Ethan said, shaking his head and laughing. “I just want you to meet someone.”“Who?” I asked, with my guard still up. “An old friend.” He said, turning to look me in the eye. “I swear it’s not like that.”“Fine, then let’s meet him and then drive back to Greenbrooke.” I said, turning to open my door. “It’s not that easy.” Ethan said, reaching for my arm. “He’s already turned in for the night. We’ll have to meet up with him tomorrow.” “I can’t stay.” I said sternly. “I didn’t tell my family I’d be staying out. They’re expecting me home tonight.”“Aren’t you a grown woman?” Ethan asked me,
Pretending with the Billionaire Chapter 19 : A Tearing in My Heart
Mia's POVI woke up around seven. I forgot where I was for a second and sat up in the bed, confused by my surroundings. Then it all came back to me; the flight to West Village, the dinner date, the run in with Ethan’s ex, and the best adventure I’d ever had by the lake. Yesterday was a dream. I got out of bed and went to check on Ethan. I opened the door and walked over to the couch. To my surprise, he was gone. His blanket had been folded neatly and his pillow had been placed carefully on top of it. There was a note on the coffee table and I quickly reached for it.HAD TO RUN A QUICK ERRAND. TREAT YOURSELF TO A PREPAID MASSAGE AT THE HOTEL SPA AND I’LL BE BACK IN A FEW.I practically melted as I read the words. He was the most thoughtful fake boyfriend ever. I quickly ran back to the bedroom to take a shower. I grabbed my phone and headed toward the giant bathroom. I checked my messages as I walked into the beautifully decorated bathroom and realized I had two missed
Pretending with the Billionaire Chapter 20 : Damn He's Hot
Mia's POV“So who is this friend of yours?” I asked on the way to pick up Ryan.“A childhood friend.” Ethan replied, as we held hands in the backseat of the car. “I’ve known him since kindergarten.”“What’s his name?” I asked, suddenly feeling a little tired. “Oliver.” Ethan answered plainly. “Oliver Grant.”I nodded but said nothing. It felt a little odd to me that we’d need to stay an extra night just to meet this man. I knew it wouldn’t be long before I was flying back to New York with Ethan. Why not meet him then?“Why is this meeting so important?” I asked, rubbing Ethan’s thumb. “Is there something I’m missing?”“Not really.” Ethan chuckled. “Oliver’s just a big part of my life. It’d be strange if you didn’t meet him early into the relationship.”“I see.” I said, understanding a little better. “So he’s from New York too?”“Actually, he’s from London.” Ethan corrected, as he shifted in his seat.“London?” I asked, confused. “How can he be a childhood
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