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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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