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BOOK #1: LOVING BLAKE COSTER

Jean Verodine

Rain, Netflix, Bed, Snuggle in my softest blanket and Junky Snacks.

These are the things that make your life perfect and happy. It’s simple, right? I wish I could do that right now but too bad I have to go to work.

Looking out to the window of my van , watching the rain drops dropped all over my window. Adele’s song was playing on the background giving me the feelings of missing home and my comfy bed. I love my work but sometimes we need our ‘ME’ time right?

“Jean, we’re here.” My manager Claire called me and I turned my head to her. I pouted at her and she gave me a come-on-let’s-get-your-butt-to-work look.

“I don’t want to work.” I whined but still open the door lazily. I took my clutch, put my sunglasses on and got out from the van. I dragged myself inside the studio.

When I walked into the studio, our usual photographer James Clodarian was currently talking to one of the staff before he turned his head to me. He smiled and I hugged him briefly.

“Hello Jean, long time no see!” James put his arm around me and I chuckled.

“Yes James, long time no see. It’s been awhile right? 3 months? How are you doing these days?” I asked him as we walked inside the shooting set.

“Yes around 2 months I think, I’m good. Thankyou for asking beautiful but I think you need to get your little butt to the changing room. We’ll talk later, okay?” He said.

“No promises James, I’m a busy woman.” I teased him and he chuckled.

“You’ll make time for me for sure, now go” He pushed me to my changing room. I walked inside the changing room and sat on the chair that has my name on it.

The hairstylist started to do my hair and the makeup artist started to do her job. Today’s concept must be natural because they gave me a really light make up and loose curls for my hair. Man, I love natural but I love bad and sexy concept more.

Suddenly the door bursted open and I looked through the mirror to see who did that. I smiled widely to see my bestfriend Alexis Sierra stood there smirking. I got up and walked to her, attacking her with a tight hug.

“Hey bestie!” She said patting my back.

“My Birthday girl!” I hugged her tightly until she pretended like I was choking her. I released the hug and laughed along with her.

“You will come tonight right?” She invited me to her birthday party a few days ago, I haven’t give her my answer yet because Claire likes to make a sudden schedule for me.

“Yes, I’ll go.” I said and she squealed in excitement. I chuckled looking at her expression but suddenly the staff called our name. We both looked at each other and turned to our stylist to change our clothes into our sports attire.

“Jean, please go to the set now.” One of the staff said and I got up from my seat and walked out from the room. I walked to the set along with the other Angels.

Today’s theme was sport commercial, where we do our workout and get film at the same time. It’s a fun commercial to shoot because this is what we always do in daily basis and it’s fun to do it with friends. In this shoot, we spent a really fun time with the other Angels.

“That’s a wrap girls!” James announced and he gave each of us a hi five.

“Hey, babe” Nicole slung her arm around my shoulder. Nicole here is an Angel too and she’s a really easy going person to be with.

“Hello my favorite blonde.” I smiled to her and she chuckled.

“So you will go to Lexy’s party tonight right?” She asked as she crossed her arms in front her chest and raising her eyebrows waiting for my answer.

“Of course, won’t miss it” I winked at her.

“You often ditch us Jean.” She pouted and I chuckled at her.

“Don’t worry, I’m 100% sure that I will go tonight.” I promised to her and she gave me a thumbs up. She pulled out her hair band and let her blonde hair fall out perfectly. We both walked inside to changing rooms place. It’s so refreshing when the cold air from the air conditioner hit our body because we were sweating a lot and it was hot the sport set.

Claire threw a small towel to me for wiping my sweat. I walked into the changing room and changed back into my black shorts and white muscle tee. I removed the makeup from earlier and re-do it because I’m not comfortable after sweating a lot earlier.

“I have no schedule right?” I asked Claire.

“Yes, you’re free after this.” Lexy suddenly bursted into my changing room and she gave me a cheeky look.

“Up for Starbucks?” Lexy asked and I looked at Claire. She nodded approving me to go. I got up from my seat and walked to the door. Lexy linked her arm to mine and pulled me out.

“Just two of us?” I asked and she shook her head

“Nicole and Charlotte will come with us.” She answered it as she took her phone out and texted someone. Nicole joined us after changing into her comfortable clothes too.

“Charlotte, as usual the snail.” Nicole said and I can’t help but chuckle.

“Charlie” Nicole called her loudly so she can get her butt out here. Charlie rushed out from her changing room.

“Let’s go.” She said and I can’t help but shook my head laughing secretly. We walked out from the studio and all we need now it’s to walk a little because Starbucks is just one block away. Suddenly my phone rang, it’s my mom. I gestured the girls to go first.

“Hey mom.” I picked up her call in the most lazy tone.

“Jean” She called me.

“Yes mom?” I really wanted to end the call right now.

“In two weeks is your grandmother’s birthday and I want you to come home that day. Make sure your schedule is empty.” She said and I sighed big time. I don’t want to deal with my family these days so I’m not interested to go back home.

“I’m busy.” I said simply because that’s the only reason that appeared in my mind.

“Jean” She gave me a warning tone.

“I’m busy mom, I have a lot schedule ahead.”

“Make time for her, she really wants you to come.” She begged me.

“I have no time to go home mom, I have a pack schedule.” I said in a firm tone so she won’t beg again.

“How can you do this to her? It’s her 80th birthday, you must go!” I bet they will throw her a big party so I don’t want to meet a lot of people there. I hate the fact that my grandmother loves to make big party every birthday. She will brag about me being a model to her friends and that’s quite annoying for my side.

“What’s the point? It will be the same as the 78th and 79th birthday.” I looked down to the ground to think another alibi to tell my mom.

“I don’t care, Jean. I want you to be there!” She hung up the call making me piss. I kicked a rock in front of me. Suddenly a car alarm went off and my eyes widen. I froze in place looking at the car blankly. The lights went on and off and the car alarm kept ringing. I gasped when I realize the rock that I kicked earlier hit the car’s window. Since the rock was quite big, it gave the car a scratch.

“What the-“ a brown haired man came out from the Armani store just right in front of the car. He cursed a couple of words before clicking his car key to make the car’s alarm stopped. He turned to me since I’m the only person who was standing there.

“I’m sorry.” I said to him.

He shot me with his cold green eyes, his eyes went down to my body completely checking me out. I looked at him glaring but I was greeted with his good looking face. He has a sexy jaw line, perfect build body that fit perfectly with his grey Armani suit and lastly his thin beard that makes him look more sexy and demanding.

“Done checking me out?” He asked with his eyebrows raised and a smirked.

“Sorry.” I said looking to his car’s door. It has a scratch from the rock that I kicked earlier.

“So what are you going to do with that beautiful?” He asked and I turned to him. He pointed to the scratch but in seconds his eyes landed on my legs

“Eyes up here!” I hissed at him, what a rude man!

“Feisty, huh?” He smirked looking straight to my eyes, my heart skipped a beat for a second but I quickly got back into my sense. I pulled out my purse from my bag and took 500$ from it. I looked at the man and pulled his hand out. I put the 500$ to his hand but he looked at me with confuse eyes.

“Did I ask for your money?” He asked looking at me with a really unreadable expression.

“I made a scratch, this money is to repair it” I said with a really uninterested tone. I’m in a really bad mood now, I don’t want to deal with this kind of guy right now.

“Jean” Lexy called me as she walked towards me. She looked at me with what-happen-with-you look. She turned to the man in front of me and her eyes widen.

“So, Jean, What are you going to do about this?” The man asked and pointed at the scratch.

“Ms. Verodine for you, Mr. Unknown” I said coldly looking at the scratch that I made.

“What happen?” Lexy stood beside me and whispered.

“I kicked a rock quite hard and that happened” I said sighing.

“Jean Verodine, I heard that name somewhere” The man said but I turned to him.

“I already gave you the money right? So goodbye.” I said to the man and I took Lexy’s hand pulling her to the Starbucks. Lexy was calling my name but I ignored her. I need a cold drink fast to calm down my burning emotions.

“What took you so long?” Nicole asked and my eyes were so focus on the menu.

“She kicked a rock and made a scratch on a hot guy’s car.” Lexy answered Nicole .

“Java Chip Frap sounds nice.” I said to myself.

“What’s his name? Did you get his number?” Charlie asked and I turned to her disbelief. I shook my head to her. I’ve always been cold to strangers, especially guys. I don’t like being civil to someone I just met. I won’t care.

“I think I’ve seen him before, his face was so familiar.” Lexy said and I shrugged completely not interested.

“I don’t care about him, I gave him money to repair the damage.” I said and looked at the menu again.

“Jean” Nicole called but I ignored her.

“Jean!” Charlie called me this time.

“What? I’m trying to choose what I want to drink!” I said as I scanned the menu again.

“Jean!” Lexy called and that made me turn to her. I raised my eyebrows. She eyed me to my back and I turned my head to see the man from earlier looking at me with amuse in his eyes while holding my 500$.

“What are you doing here? You need more?” I asked coldly.

“Jean! Don’t be so cold!” Lexy warned with a small tone and I looked at him raising my eyebrows waiting for him to say something.

“What are you going to do with my car?” He asked and I pointed at the cash.

“I already gave you the mon-“ He put the money on the table.

“I don’t need money.” He stated and put his hands on his pocket. He looked up to me and I realized there a lot of people looked at him.

“What do you want then?” I asked as I crossed my arms in front my chest and turned to the menu again. I’m completely not interested to deal with this man. Can he take the hint already?

“Do you have a boyfriend?” He asked and I turned to him so fast. I raised my eyebrows looking at him suspiciously.

“She doesn’t.” Lexy answered and I glared at her for telling him that.

“Good, give me your phone number.” He said and sat down on the seat beside me.

“No, I don’t have a phone.” I said and I knew it was stupid. He pointed at my phone and I looked away.

“You wound my heart babe.” I was disgusted with that word. I looked at him annoy.

“I already gave you the money, do you need more?” I asked and he shook his head.

“Your number Jean.” He said my name and I felt so annoy when my name was called from his mouth. I ignored him instead of answering.

“Do you have it?” He asked Nicole and I eyed her immediately. She looked at the man and shook her head. I stood up planning to leave the guy to order my drink.

Suddenly he stood up and pulled my wrist making me face him. He towered me with his height and he eyed me.

“So Jean, give me your phone number or I’ll look for it by myself.” He said in a serious tone, I pulled my wrist from his grip.

“Try me.” I said with a challenging tone and walked towards the cashier to order.

“Jean” Lexy came up to me and I turned to her

“What?” I asked.

“You just mess with the wrong guy.” She stated with a worry expression making me confuse.

“What? What did I do?” I asked because I never felt that I did something wrong.

“People were whispering and talking about that guy, he seems familiar to me and I was right. Do you know who he is?” She asked and I shook my head.

“Who is he?” I asked

“Blake Coster.”

Great.

Blake Coster

“I want it to be shipped next week.” I said to my secretary and she wrote it down fast on her notes.

“Yes sir.”

“Oh and send Mr. Samuel’s file to me again so I can re-check the deal and sign the contract.” I walked out from my office and waited for the lift.

“Anything else, sir?” Maddie my secretary asked.

“No” My phone rang and I picked it up as I saw the caller ID.

“Mr. Coster, I found all the details about Jean Verodine.” Shawn announced and I can’t help but smiling widely when I heard this news. Shawn is my private investigator and he has worked for me for almost 6 years.

“Talk!” I ordered and got out from the lift. I got inside my Ferrari and put on my earpiece that connects to my phone.

“Jean Verodine is a Victoria Secret Angel. She’s 23 years old. The only daughter of Jacob and Laura Verodine. Her dad is a lawyer and her mom has a bakery shop. Sh-“

“Send me her address and phone number.” I cut him.

“I’ll send it to you right away sir.” My phone beeped and it means he already sent the contact to me.

“Is there anything else you want to know sir?”

“Boyfriends? Flings?”

“She once dated Josh Curt, sir, for a year and now she has no flings or boyfriend at the moment.”

“Okay Shawn, thankyou.” I ended the call and dialed Jean’s phone number immediately. I got nothing, she’s not answering. I kept trying for about 4 times but still no answer until..

“Hello.” Her sweet voice greeted me making me smile like a stupid little boy.

“Hello, Jean.” I said.

“Who’s this?”

“Blake Coster.” I said with my arrogant tone.

“Goodbye” She hung up and I can’t help but chuckled hearing her reaction. That was interesting. She gave me a really cold shoulder from the start and I never got that.

When I first laid my eyes on her, I felt her cold aura on her. I couldn’t help but check her out. Her light brown hair falling to her chest and her green eyes that radiates cold feelings towards people who sees it. She was wearing a white muscle tee that revealed her milky white skin and she was wearing shorts showing her long legs. Damn!

Instead of begging for forgiveness and flirting with me which girls usually do, she gave me a cold shoulder and handed me 500$ to repay the damage that she made. She left me and pulled her friend away with her without glancing me.

I couldn’t help but chuckled, seeing her attitude, she sure is a challenge.

I tried to call her again but she rejected again again and again. What’s wrong with this girl? I looked at her address and stepped on my gas making my way to her house.

When I got there, I gave my car key to the valet chauffer. I walked to the lift and went up to her floor. I can’t wait to see her face when I step in front of her door.

I walked out on the 17th floor, I walked to her flat number. I can’t help but smiling stupidly thinking about the scenario about her reaction. I stood in front of her door and knocked the door a few times.

She opened the door and her eyes widen. She immediately closed the door in front of my face but I reacted quickly by holding the door with my foot.

“Go away!” She hissed holding the door and I kept holding it until she surrendered.

“Argh!” She groaned and opened the door. I smirked and she glared at me hard. She crossed her arms in front of her chest and I can’t help but checked her out. I looked up to her and she already gave me a look that ready to kill me in seconds.

“Hello Jean.” I smiled.

“Where did you get my address?” She asked with a cold tone.

“I have my sources, sweetheart.”

“Go away, leave me alone.” She said in an annoy tone.

“I’m sorry beautiful, as much as you want me to go away, you can’t shove me that easy” I said and she looked at me in disgust. Unbelievable, I never got that look from a girl before.

“Do you want me to call security?” She asked.

“Try me.” I challenged her.

“What exactly do you want?”

“That’s my girl.” I walked pass her inside her apartment, it was so neat. The classic interior that makes people who got inside felt comfortable in seconds. It smelled good too.

“I never ask you to come in.” She said coldly as she walked beside me.

“Sweetheart, don’t be so cold to me.” I plopped down on her sofa and looked at her as she sat in front of me. Her cold eyes never left me and she crossed her arms in front of her chest making her look more sexy.

“What do you want Blake?” She asked.

“What’s with the rush sweetheart? We have a lot of time.” I smirked and she eyed me.

“Don’t call me that!”

“What do you want me to call you then? Babe? Darling? Princess?”

“I hate all of it. Call me Ms. Verodine.” She said and at the same time her phone beeped and she looked at her. Her face expression changed in seconds, she smiled widely and this was the first time that I saw her smiling and it was breathtaking.

“Jean” I called and she looked up to me.

“Oh yeah.” She realized that she was ignoring me. She put her phone down and gave me her cold stare. She changed her expression in seconds.

She can be a cold person in one second, then be sweet in the next second. It was so amusing to watch.

“I have a nice deal for you.” I said and she raised her eyebrows.

“What deal?” She asked

“Marry me.” I said and her eyes widen.

“Are you crazy?”

“No.”

“Are you high?”

“No.”

“Are you drunk?”

“No.”

“You must be crazy then.” She said and I looked at her disbelief.

“What the hell Jean!” I glared at her and she looked at me smirking.

“I’m serious about this.” I said and she shook her head.

“Well the answer is no Mr. Coster, you may go.” She said gesturing me to get out from her apartment.

“I’ll pay you sweetheart.”

“I don’t need your money.” Well that’s surprising

“I’ll give you a house.”

“I have a house.” She pointed at the place

“I’ll give you a car.”

“I have a car.”

“I’ll give you a jet.”

“I don’t need that!”

“Why are you so difficult?” I bursted completely frustrated.

“Excuse me?” She put her hands on her waist

“Marry me for 3 months and then we can divorce, I need a wife to get my heritage and seal 5 big deals.” I said and she looked at me annoy.

“Well, go and find another girl who is a gold digger. She will love to get your money.” That wounded me a little but it was interesting.

“I’m sorry sweetheart, I chose you.”

“You can take Nicole or Charlotte from yesterday.” She said and I shrugged.

“I don’t like blondes.” I said

“What a liar, guys love blondes!” She stated.

“Not me, Jean.”

“Ms. Verodine for you Mr. Coster.” She hissed and I smirked.

“Sweetheart, will you help me? I’ll give you anything you want.” I said sweetly and she shook her head. She stood up and walked to the kitchen. I can’t help but follow her.

“Why don’t you find a bride that loves you and then you can live happily ever after with your heritage and that deal?” She said as she opened her fridge.

“I don’t do love honey.” I said and she opened her yoghurt and ate it with a spoon.

“Oh yeah, you sleep around.” She said sarcasticly.

“That’s correct. Do you want me to show how talented I am?” I asked and she looked at me in disgust.

“Gross!”

“Marry me for 3 months, Jean. I’ll give you anything you want.”

“I want you get out from my life.” She said simply and looked at me glaring.

“I chose you for a reason honey, so I won’t give up until you say yes.” I walked to her and stole a kiss on her cheek. She blushed and that made me chuckle inside. She looked away and walked away to hide it.

Damn cute!

“You will always get no for that question Mr. Coster.” She said coldly.

“I will get it honey, what Blake wants, Blake always gets it.” I said and she turned me coldly.

“Goodluck with that.” She said and I walked to her closely. I stole a peck from her lips and left her froze there. I walked out from her apartment with a big smile on my face.

Jean Verodine

“Come on Jean!” My trainer Rex cheered from the side while I was doing me pull ups.

“I hate this you moron!” I screamed but I kept doing it to make sure my body is in shape.

“Oh Jean, you love me.” Rex said and I rolled my eyes, I kept doing it. 4 more to go, Jean, you can do it.

“Nice ass.” My hands slipped after hearing that voice causing me to fall to the ground. I sighed and got up again. I eyed Rex and he smirked at me.

“Hello Blake.” Rex shook his hand and I glared at them both. I quickly got up again to do my pull up, ignoring Blake’s presence.

“How’s my girl doing?” Excuse me?!

“Who? Jean?” Rex asked and I wanted to hit him so bad.

“Who else?” Blake answered easily.

“I’m not your girl asshole, don’t just claim a random girl yours.” I got down after finishing my pull ups.

“Why did you stop?” Rex asked.

“I’ve done my job.”

“Who wears a sweater inside the gym?” Blake asked me and I ignored him. I don’t want to answer him. I took my drink and sipped it.

“Squats with weight now!” Rex said and I nodded following him to where the weights are. I turned to Blake and looked at him suspiciously.

“Don’t you have work to do?” I asked.

“You’re more important sweetheart.” He smiled to me and I looked around to see girls biting their lips trying to get Blake’s attention.

“Pick from one of them, I’m not interest in helping you” I said andhe chuckled.

“Nah.. I chose you.”

“Can’t you just go away?” I asked as Rex gave me the weight. I put it on my shoulders and looked at Blake.

“Babe, I want to workout here. Is it a crime?” He smirked widely.

“I wish I could throw this to you.” I said as I started to do my squat

“Don’t be feisty Jean, you always do that to every guy who hit on you.” Rex said and I looked at him disbelief. I squated and glared at him hard

“I like seeing my girl working out, you look sexy.” Blake leaned to the wall and I can’t belief he said that out loud. Girls were giving me envious look.

“I’m not your girl.”

“Yet.” Blake added and I sighed ignoring him to concentrating on my squat. I finished 3 sets of 20 squats in no time. Rex helped me to put the weight down.

“I’m done?” I asked and Rex nodded. I took my drink and sipped it. Suddenly Blake slipped his arm around my waist and I looked at him shock.

“Get off me!”

“Oh come on ice princess, don’t be so cold and feisty.” He whispered to my ear and I pushed him but he got me again.

“Thanks Rex.” I said and he smirked walking away.

“Blake, let me go or I’ll kick your jewel.” I threatened glaring at him.

“Jean, if you kick it, we can’t have kids.” He said and I knew he was joking but joking about having kids was out of my league. I stomped his foot hard and he groaned in pain. I walked away from him towards the bathroom.

He followed me but he stopped when he got a call. I glared at him and he smirked at me before answering the call.

“Hello, Aaron.” He answered and I walked into the bathroom to shower. I took a quick shower and dried my hair quickly. I changed into my black t-shirt and denim shorts. I walked out from the bathroom and found Blake leaning on the wall waiting for me. I sighed.

“You still here?”

“Let’s have lunch together.” He walked to me and I shook my head.

“No thanks.”

“You wound me again.” He said and pretended to be sad.

“Good.” I hissed and walked towards the door to go out.

“You have a nice ass.” Blake stated and I turned to him annoy.

“You’re so annoying.” I said coldly.

“Let’s go.” He caught my wrist and I pulled my wrist from his grip.

“I don’t want to go and besides I have my car.” I pointed at my car and he pointed the car in front of me.

“Get in beautiful.”

“Stop calling me nicknames, I hate it!” I said and turned my body planning to walk to my car but he caught my arm and carried me on his shoulder. I squaled in shock.

“Blake!” I squaled and smacked his back.

“I asked you nicely but you ignored me so you leave me no choice.” He said and he unlocked his car. He opened his car door and put me inside. He locked the door from the outside causing me can’t open it from inside.

“You’re unbelievable!” I said to Blake when he got into his car.

“So what do you want to eat beautiful?” Blake asked smiling sweetly to me.

“I lost my appetite already.” I said coldly.

“Italian it is.” He said as he started his car. I looked at him disbelief. I looked out the window completely not interested to talk to Blake.

“So let’s get to know each other my future wife.” He said and I scoffed at the word ‘wife’. He said he doesn’t even interested in love but he’s acting like he does.

“No thanks.”

“What’s your favorite food?” He asked.

“Shoes.” I answered randomly.

“Oh Jean, I don’t know that you’re this weird.” He said laughing.

“Yeah I’m weird, sometimes I ate glass when I’m hungry.” He laughed harder and I looked at him weirdly.

“You always amuse me more each time, you made me like you more than hate you more.” He stated and I hissed. I made a wrong move.

“That’s not suppose to happen.” I mumbled.

“Here we are.” The restaurant was quite near from the gym, it was just 5 blocks away. He stopped in front of the restaurant and got out. I got out planning to runaway but Blake caught my hand in time. I looked at him and our hands.

“You can’t runaway from me.” He stated and pulled me inside the restaurant.

“Welcome Mr. Coster.” The waiter that stood in front of the restaurant greeted Blake.

“This way sir.” She lead us inside and walked to the corner of the restaurant. We sat across each other and then the waitress gave us the menu.

“Fettuccine Alfredo.” Blake ordered without looking at the menu.

“Make that two.” I said smiling to her and Blake ordered a drink and again I copied him. After that, the waitress left.

“What exactly do you want Blake?”

“Same as yesterday.” He stated as he looked at me with amusement in his eyes.

“Listen Blake, I don’t want to marry you. You don’t do love and I do love. For you marriage is just a game but not for me, it’s once in a lifetime thing for me.”

“You’re a perfect bride, you have this coldness towards me and I assure you that you won’t fall in love with me because I don’t do love and besides you despise me right?” He said and I raised my eyebrows.

“You can have any man after marriage because it won’t bother me. After 3 months we can have our old lifes back and get divorce.” He added and I hate the word divorce so much until I believe that it won’t be in my dictionary.

“Find someone else, there’s a tons of girls that will wiling to help you.” I said because it’s the truth. Girls love a guys like him.

“You’re the girl Jean, I’ll give you a one million dollar check and then I’ll buy anything you want.”

“Do you think I’m an easy girl to begin with? I don’t need any of your money!” I said looking straight to his eyes.

“How about pretending to be my fiance?” He asked and I shook my head.

“I don’t want to Blake, I told you-“

“Blake honey.” I turned to the side to see a beautiful woman in her 50s kissed Blake on his cheek. She turned to me with a questioning look to Blake.

“How do you get here mom?” Mom?! Blake stood up and hugged her. I got up too and smiled to her. She took my hand and shook it. She smiled so widely and she turned to Blake.

“Who is this beautiful lady?”

“I’m his-“

“My girlfriend mom, Jean Verodine.” My eyes widen at him and I can’t help but put a smile in my face

You’re dead Blake Coster.

Jean Verodine

“Girlfriend?” His mother asked.

“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Cost-“

“I’m not Mrs. Coster anymore darling, my name is Adeline Conor” She smiled and I nodded.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Conor” I said quite embarrass.

“Would you like to sit with us?” I asked politely and she patted my hand that she held since earlier.

“No, no. I’m with my friends and we’re going to visit my friend’s house. They’re waiting for me outside, I just want to see who’s my son with because he has been so secretive these days.” She said and I can’t help but smile awkwardly.

“I was going to tell you soon.” Blake acted and I wanted to kill him this second.

“Nice to meet you Jean, but I need to go. We need to have a dinner sometime.” She said excited.

“Will do.”

“That’s great. I’ll let you two have a nice lunch.” She smiled and looked at Blake smiling widely.

“Bye mom.” Blake hugged her mom again and she waved at us for one last time and left.

“Girlfriend?” I asked Blake in a really angry tone.

“I’m going to rip your head off!” I took a deep breath and looked away to let down my emotion.

“Be my fake fiance, just 3 months.” He said and that got me enough. I stood up from my seat and looked at him seriously.

“I don’t have any appetite anymore, goodbye Blake, I hope you find a bride and please don’t bo-“

“I’ll give you anything that you want, you name it.”

“I’m not a gold-digger Blake, find someone who is willing to be your bride.” I sighed and took my bag with me. I walked out from the restaurant but suddenly my body froze when someone stood in front of me.

“Hello baby.” I looked at him in horror. My body froze and it was starting to numb.

“Jean” I turned to the back to see Blake calling me and I quickly walked back to Blake.

“Blake” My breath got hitch.

“Why are you so pale?” He asked and I turned back to that person again but I found nothing. He’s gone, how did he know that I was here?

“What happen?” Blake asked but I still looked around me.

“Can you drop me home? NO, no! Don’t drop me home, let’s- let’s go to your house!” I said suttering completely scared.

“Come on.” Blake took my hand and pulled me to his car, I looked around to see if that man still there.

How did he got out from jail?

“Jean” I flinched hearing Blake’s voice, I turned to him.

“Are you okay? What happen to you?” He asked and I just looked at him blankly. He opened the car door for me and I got in.

“Blake” I called him as he got in.

“Yeah?”

“Let’s get married.” I said because this is the only way that I can get protection.

“What?”

“Let’s get married.” I turned to him and he raised his eyebrow.

“Jean you jus-“

“Give me a house in Swiss or New Zealand or somewhere far from here after 3 months.” I said seriously.

“Why a house? In New Zealand?”

“Do you agree or not?” I asked ignoring his question.

“I thought you don’t want a house or things like that.”

“When do you want to get married?” I asked and he looked at me suspicious.

“Are you seriously want to do this because you rejected the offer like 5 minutes ago? Why the sudden change?” Blake asked again.

“Let’s make the contract tonight, I’ll be your puppet and all you need to do is to buy me a house somewhere far.”

“Why?” He asked

“I won’t answer that, so deal?” I asked as I put my hand in front of him.

“Deal.” He shook my hand but still looking at me suspiciously.

The whole ride to Blake’s house was quite, I didn’t want to start a conversation about this. My head was full about that man. I can’t believe that he’s out from jail. It’s impossible.

“Jean”

“Yeah?’ I turned my head to him and he pointed something. I turned to see that we’ve arrived at his house.

“Thankyou.” I said and he got out from the car. I followed him and felt my body still shaking from earlier.

“Jean, are you okay?” He asked and I nodded.

“Yeah, can I stay here for awhile?” I asked Blake.

“Yeah sure, I’ll show you the guess room.” He said and I followed behind him. I sighed bit time and can’t help but imagining a lot of bad scenarios in my head.

“Jean, are you sure that you’re okay?”

“Stop asking me that question!” I snapped and Blake looked at me confuse.

“Sorry but can you let me rest?” I asked nicely.

“Okay” He walked out from the room and I threw my bag on the floor. My legs went weak causing me to drop my body to the ground. I felt my body was shaking so badly because of the shock earlier.

I’m in damn trouble.

Jean Verodine

“This is really good miss” Blake’s maid Romina said and I smiled at her. Now, I’m currently making pasta for me and Blake. I thought that I should do something to repay him for letting me stay here for awhile.

I let Romina tasted the food and she gave me a two thumbs up for it.

“It’s not salty right?” I asked her as I tried it again.

“It’s perfectly seasoned Ms. Verodine.”

“Don’t be too formal, just call me Jean.” I patted her shoulder and she nodded.

“What’s going on here?” Blake suddenly walked in.

“Making you dinner.” I said with a sweet tone to him and he looked at me shocked.

“Dinner?”

“Sit down.” I pulled him to the dining room and let him sit. I put the bowl of spaghetti in front him. He looked at it and then he looked at me.

“What?” I asked but he just looked at me blankly. I walked back to the kitchen and took one more bowl

“Mis- I mean Jean you forgo-“

“It’s for you.” I smiled at her and she looked at me touched.

“Thankyou for helping me.” I said and walked out from the kitchen. I sat across Blake and looked at the spaghetti excited.

“Where did my cold Jean go?” Blake asked and I looked up to him.

“You want me to go back to cold?”

“No but it’s incredible that you can change in a few hours.” He said.

“Eat, I’m starving. Tell me what you think about it.” I pointed the spaghetti with my fork. He started to dig in.

“This is weird for me.”

“You don’t like it? I’ll make you-“

“Not the food, it’s good but you.” He looked at me seriously.

“What about me?”

“You changed from cold Jean into sweet Jean in just hours. I like the fact that you agree to marry me but this thing is weird.” He gestured me and I nodded.

“I just want to repay you for letting me stay here.”

“You’re going to be my wife soon, you don’t need to repay me.” He said.

“Blake, I’m not going to be your real wife. I’m your puppet.” I stated the obvious fact.

“Jean-“

“You like it? What’s your favorite food? So I can cook it next time.” I asked and he looked at me weirdly.

“I’m still not use to this!”

“You’ll get use to this soon.” I said and we both ate our food. We rarely talked, after finishing all of the food. I walked to the kitchen with the dirty dishes and washed them.

“Jean, let me!” Romina ran to me and I chuckled

“It’s okay, just take a rest. I bet you’re tired already.” I smiled at her. After washing all the dishes, I walked out to the dining room and found Blake busy with his phone.

“Let’s make the contract.” I said and suddenly someone knocked on his door. Blake walked out from the dining room and I took a peek to see who came.

“Hey Blake.” There’s two dark brown haired guy greeted Blake, the one who wore dark blue suit quite look alike like Blake.

“Hey Aaron.” Blake hugged him briefly.

“How are you?” The other guy asked.

“Good, you?” Blake asked and they walked inside.

“Jean” Blake suddenly called me and I walked out. The two guys turned to me and Blake pulled me towards him. He put his arm around my shoulder.

“New girl?” Excuse me? The guy name Aaron said.

“My soon-to-be-wife Aaron, not a new girl.” Blake answered.

“First time seeing you bring a girl to your house.” The other guy said.

“I’m Jean” I introduced myself.

“Kenneth Domanco.”

“I’m Aaron Samuel, his cousin.” Aaron said and I nodded looking at them.

“Nice to meet you.” I smiled awkwardly.

“Nice to meet you too beautiful” Kenneth smiled to me winking.

“Don’t flirt with her!” Blake glared at him and Kenneth laughed.

“Here I am thinking that you will never settle down.” Ken said.

“I’m not, marriage contract.” Blake answered and my eyes widen. I looked at him and he smiled to me.

“We can be together after you and him done.” Excuse me? Do you think I’m a slut?

“I’ll beat your ass Ken, shut up!” Blake hissed glaring at him.

“Where’s the agreement and the complete file?” Aaron asked and Blake pointed at the table.

“On that table, take it and leave!” Blake hissed.

“In a hurry?” Aaron smirked at the both of us and I felt disgust right now. Boys like them always use girls to satisfy their needs. Boys are stupid.

“Shut up Aaron!” Blake pushed him so he can get the file that he wanted. Aaron got the file.

“Go!” Blake kicked them out.

“Rude much bud? See you next time okay?” Ken said and he looked at me smiling.

“Bye, have fun!” Aaron said and Blake closed the door to his face. We heard their laughs.

“Let’s make the contract.” I said coldly to him.

“Cold again? I like the sweet Jean better!” Blake protested and I rolled my eyes.

“Give me 2 papers and let’s make it on the dining room table” I said.

“Ask me nicely baby.” He held my shoulders and leaned to me.

“Just get the-“ I pushed his hands away from my shoulders but I got a kiss instead. He pulled me closer without stopping the kiss. He wrapped his arms around my waist securing me so I can’t go anywhere. I felt my system going insane, the warmness and the electrifying sensation roamed all over my body.

“Blake!” I pushed him but he still kept me in his arms kissing me.

“Blake!”

“Give me back my sweet Jean.” He stopped and looked straight to my eyes.

“Let’s write the contract” I wiggled out from his arms and walked to the dining room. He got the papers along with the pens.

“We both write the contract and discuss it right away to see if we agree to it or not” I said and he nodded. We both started to write the contract, I thought a lot of things about this.

“Done.” He stated and I looked up to him disbelief.

“Done? We just started!” I said and he nodded crossing his arms in front of his chest.

“Here.” I slid my paper to him as I finished everything. He passed his paper to me too and I started to read it.

“What the freak is this?” He bursted and I looked at him.

“What?”

“No sleeping in the same room, no kissing, no hugging. What’s with this contract?” He ripped my paper and my eyes widen because I didn’t expect that he will rip that into pieces.

“That’s what I want!” I hissed at him and he shook his head. I turned my head to the paper and my eyes widen because his contract was the opposite of mine.

“We’re husband and wife not a stranger.” He stated seriously.

“Fake, Blake. Add it everytime you said husband and wife with me.”

“Still.. We’re going to get married for real even though it’s all for a contract.”

“Oh boy.”

“So let’s make a new contract, future wife.” He smirked and I looked at him disbelief.