Contract Fiancee

"Sebby, what's she talking about?" Natasha asked, flipping her hair. The tips hit Ava's face and she glared at her. "Tell her about me, Sebby."

This woman was delusional, how could she say such a thing?

All eyes settled on Sebastian for some kind of confirmation but he remained silent.

Ava grinned at Natasha and inched closer towards her. "Well, that's all in the past now my darling. I'm his fiancée now."

Natasha opened her mouth to say something but she noticed the women around them were already whispering under their breath.

She didn't want to become the center of attraction especially if Ava would come out looking perfect.

"We will continue this conversation later."

"Bye now."  Ava chirped, waving her hands with a smile irritating Natasha further.

With one final glare shot at Ava, she walked away holding her head up high even though she was boiling and seething on the inside.

"Natty! Wait for us." The women sccruied off after her and Ava shook her head.

It was just like in the soap opera she used to watch. This party was crawling with opportunists.

Well it was a good thing Sebastian had brought her along as his date.

Later on, as the party went on in full swing, Ava was socialising and mingling as if she was used to these kinds of scenes.

Sebastian frowned as yet another woman walked past him without stopping to greet him like they usually did at these kinds of events.

Meanwhile, Natasha watched Sebastian all night from a distance noticing how his eyes never strayed from Ava as she talked to different people.

Natasha couldn't understand how Sebastian could bring such a woman with him as his date.

The woman had to be blackmailing him or else why would he bring her?

She was going to get to the bottom of it.

***

The event was over and all the guests were filling out of the room. Some were already waiting outside the hotel for their drivers to bring the cars.

Sebastian helped Ava down the stairs and released her arm, pulling his phone out of his pocket.

He dialed the driver's number and waited. "Bring the car." He instructed and slipped his phone back into his pocket after the call ended.

"That was so much fun! I've never seen these kind of people before, only in the movies of course. I have never been around that much money in my life. Is this what your world is like?" She asked, staring up at him as they waited for the driver to bring the car. "I wish I can do this everyday."

Sebastian ignored her, his hands tucked inside his pocket. Ava continued talking despite his cold demeanor.

"Did I do my job well? Oh please tell me I did my job right!" She giggled and continued. "I had so much fun acting today. Imagine, I'm your fiancée!"  She giggled again and Sebastian sighed in irritation.

Did she ever stop talking?

The driver parked the car in front of them and Sebastian sighed in relief, opening the back door for her. "Get in."

Ava did as she was told but didn't stop talking. Sebastian hung his head and entered into the car as well, facing the window this putting some distance between them.

"So, how did I do? Were you impressed?"

'She had done pretty well for someone who has never been to this kind of eventt before.' Sebastian thought, staring out the window.

The women at the party had stayed clear of him after the scene with Natasha and Ava.

All because she had introduced herself as his fiancée.

Perhaps Ava could do what he hadn't been able to do all these years. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea to keep her around.

After all, if she could keep those women away from him, he'd pay her any amount she asked for.

"You're so deep in thought. I bet you can't believe how well I acted my part tonight." Ava shrugged and he looked at her.

"I have a proposition for you, Ms. Ava." He wound up the window separating the driver's side from the back seat and Ava looked at him. "I need you to act as my fiancée."

"I don't understand, I already did. Did I do something wrong?" She was frowning now and Sebastian shook his head.

"I will attend more events like this one in the future and all you have to do is pretend to be my fiancée. Once you agree to it, I'll give you anything you want."

Ava's expression was one of shock. She opened her mouth to reply and closed it again, repeating the action multiple times.

He sat up straight facing the window again. "You don't have to give me a reply now…."

The window separating them opened and the driver smiled. "I apologize for interrupting your conversation sir but we have arrived at the lady's  house."

Sebastian nodded and the driver got down from the car going to Ava's side to open it.

He held it open and Ava thanked him, grabbing her purse. Sebastian grabbed her by the hand and forced her to look at him.

"I will give you whatever you ask for.  and more, just name your price."  He released her hand and she got down, thanking the driver again.

The door closed behind her and she stood there watching wordlessly.

Sebastian rolled down the window and looked at her. "I forgot to mention. You only have between now and tomorrow to decide and get back to me. I'm giving you twenty-four hours to make up your mind and then the offer is off."

He sat up straight and wound up the glass and patted the driver's seat. "Let's go."

Ava just stood there, gaping in shock as the car drove away. This was something she only saw in the movies she loved to watch.

Was her life going to be like one of those movies if she accepted his offer?