A Deal.

I flinched as the person knocked again. With shaky legs, I stood up from my couch and walked to the door.

I opened the door slowly and almost screamed as I saw my boss, Mr Lockhart standing in front of me.

His wandering eyes made me aware of the baggy sweatshirt and pants I had on. I always loved being comfortable at home

"Sir, what are you doing here?" I quickly asked 

His stoic expression was infuriating me, I liked being able to read people's emotions and I couldn't read his

"You said you'd do anything to pay for the damages you did to my car" he stated 

By this time of the night?

Does he think that I'd sleep with him to pay a debt? Is he delusional? 

"I know I said I'd do anything but I didn't mean that…"

He quick interrupted me 

"Let me stop you right there. I didn't come here to sleep with you. That would be unprofessional and I am a man of class"

"So why are you here by this time?"

He looked into my house

"Mind if I come in?"

Yes I mind 

"I'm sorry I don't think that's a good idea" I said instead  

"Come on what are you scared of" he pushed past me and walked into my apartment

My jaw dropped open as I watched him make himself at home in my home. He pulled up a chair in my dining area and sat down comfortably. 

"Can I get a glass of water, I'm parched" he requested.

Did he think he was in a restaurant? That he could just come in and order for water. I closed my front door and went into the kitchen to get him a bottle of water 

Taking a seat beside him, I handed him the water. 

"So what is this about Sir?"

As I watched him delicately lift the bottle to his lips, time seemed to stand still. The way his fingers gently grazed the cool surface, his lips parting slightly, and the graceful tilt of his head—it was mesmerizing. The simple act of savoring a sip of water became an enchanting display of elegance and allure that all came crashing down when he opened his mouth to speak.

"I want you to be my girlfriend"

My eyes shot open and so did my mouth. I had a lot of things to say but he was my boss so I sorted through my mind first

"With all due respect sir, that is…" I started to say but before I could finish he cut me off. 

"Calm down okay. You owe me and I need a girlfriend, you do the math"

I was never good at math 

"I'm confused"

He shook his head

"It'll just be pretend. My grandparents have been on my back about having one, they're old and I need to start pleasing them"

He wanted to do this for his grandparents, I guess I understood that but why me?

"Then why can't you just get one. You're rich and not too bad looking it shouldn't be too hard to find a girl"

He looked insulted 

"Not too bad looking? Have you looked at me?"

Of course I had looked at him

His piercing blue eyes held no emotions but still held a depth that captivated my attention. His brown hair framed a face in a way that could only be described as striking, with chiseled features and an air of confident charm And those lips, perfectly shaped and inviting, carried an allure that stirred a flutter within me. In one fleeting glance, I could point all of that out which is why this is absurd

"Sir, I'm your personal assistant, this is weird"

"Look, I don't have time to get to know someone new. From your resume, you seem like a nice person and you owe me. This is the perfect deal. Be my girlfriend just for the public, for my family, no strings attached"

I rested chin on my palm 

"I don't know sir even if I agree to this. I just started working for you, it'll be hard to believe that we're somehow in love all of a sudden"

"Just leave that part to me" 

"If I agree to this, I owe you nothing" I state 

"Yeah, your debt would be cleared"

It was a tempting offer but acting as my boss's girlfriend 

"I'm not sure"

He gave me a look 

"What's holding you back? Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No but…"

"But nothing. Do you have a million dollars to pay your debts?"

"No sir"

"I don't think you have a choice"

He had a point 

"Okay. Fine I agree"

"Nice doing business with you, see you tomorrow at work, fake girlfriend"

"Bye"

What the heck have I gotten myself into?

I locked the door and jumped into my bed. What the heck just happened? I just agreed to fake date my boss. 

**********

The next day at work was unexpected. As soon as I stepped out of my car to get into the office. Mr Lockhart was standing in front of me, wearing a smile and holding a bouquet of lilies. 

How did he know they were my favorite?

"What's going on?" I asked as I collected the bouquet from him.

His smile only grew bigger as he leaned down towards me, the sudden close proximity between us sent chills down my spine. He placed a quick peck on my cheeks only intensifying the chills.

"There are some paparazzi hiding around taking photos of us, just smile"

The corners of my lips rose to form a smile

"I didn't think we would start this early"

"Well it has begun" he declared and collected wrapped his arm around me pulling me into a hug. 

As we separated from the hug, he placed a hand on my back and led me into the office 

Once we were in the confinement of the office, I no longer felt conscious of his hand on my back. Instead, I felt uncomfortable by the stares everyone was giving me. I never liked attention.

"Please excuse me" I whispered to Mr Lockhart and gently scooched out of his embrace.

I made my way to the toilet and let out a breath the moment I was alone in a stall. This was unbelievable. Why hadn't I thought this through before agreeing to it? I owed him money but was this worth it? Everyone in there was looking at me like I was a wench. My picture is going to be everywhere on the net as the PA who was dating her employer.

Shit. I really had not thought it through, My mother was going to find out and my friends too.

I wrapped my hands around my head and sighed as my phone made a dinging sound. I brought it out of my jacket pocket. 

A notification popped up t

hat was a link to a blog post. It was about me and Mr. Lockhart. 

My eyes went wide as I read the caption.

Holy Fuck…