Chapter 6 - Act As His Girlfriend

All the women who thrilled just now that surround Jonas were stunned and all turn to looked at me.

Jonas suddenly walked in my direction. Everyone gasped when he took my hand and pulled me to stand.

When we passed Infront of astounded Mrs. Valdez, jonas told her to borrow me somewhere for a while, then he pulled me out of the office.

Jonas doesn't seem to notice his surroundings, but I could see how the women in our department scrutinize me in an unfriendly gaze. Huhuhu... Jonas, you are really ruining me!

He pulled me up to the rooftop.

I removed my hand and distanced myself from him a little. "Jonas, can you just inform me next time? Don't drag me in front of others."

"Huh? Why?"

I couldn't help to held my forehead. "Do you know that by your actions, I might be doom."

He laughed. "Is that so? That's understandable."

"What exactly do you need from me and you brought me here?"

Jonas' happy mood suddenly disappeared. He suddenly looked problematic and troubled.

"Marigold, please help me." He pleaded.

"Why, what happened?" I ask curiously

"I'll tell you but... promise me first, you'll help me." He asked pouting.

"H-huh?... Um." I don't know if I should compromise because I might ended up trapped in the situation in the end, but because I owe Jonas, I know I should really help him.

Come what may. Maybe I won't harm helping him. "Okay."

"R-really‽... Thank you!" jonas seems turned back on his bubbly self right the instant.

"So, what is the problem?" I asked.

He clear his throat first. "It's like this, I need your help to pretend to be my.... girlfriend."

"That's all? Why you didn't tell immediate-" I suddenly stopped when I thought that there seems to be something wrong with what I heard. "W-what again?"

Jonas slightly brought his face closer to mine. "I said, I need your help to pretend to be my girlfriend."

I was surprised and taken aback. "W-what‽ I'm going to pretend to be your girlfriend?..... W-why?"

Jonas sighed. "I'm sorry Marigold, but it's really needed. Otherwise, she won't stop pestering me."

Jonas reveal the source of the problem:

When he was young, he had a childhood sweetheart that was betrothed to him and was arranged for him to marry when they're grow up.

But when Jonas' parents died in a car accident, their agreement dissolve because their assets and wealth were paid to the casino and other creditors of Jonas's father.

When Jonas had almost nothing left, the parents of his childhood sweetheart called off their marriage.

But Jonas never imagined that Chesca, his childhood sweetheart would still insist on marrying him despite of her parents' objections.

Jonas doesn't like Chesca so he breathes a sigh of relief when their agreement is broken, but he is surprised when Chesca says that she still likes him and is determined to get married even though he has lost everything.

"Do you know that my head hurts thinking how to avoid that girl? She always stalks me. I only had a freedom when her parents send her back to Canada. Now, she will be back here again. This is my last resort, So I hope you help me." Jonas said while pulling his own hair in mesiry.

I felt sorry for him who looked so consumed with life so I came over and fixed his hair.

"Do you think this plan of yours will work? Look at my appearance? Who would have thought that you would like someone like me? Chesca might have doubts on us."

Jonas looked at me from head to toe. Then he came closer and slowly lifted my face.

"Why do you underestimate yourself? Don't you know you're beautiful, marigold?"

I blushed by his remark and by his action, I immediately pushed his hands and distanced myself from him. "Y-you didn't need to flatter me. I said, I'm going to help you, alright?"

"I'm not flattering you, what I'm saying is true. And I think you are way better than chesca in many aspects."

When I returned to the department, my colleagues were looking at me, including Mrs. Valdez. I quickly walked towards my group mates and immediately sat down.

"Marigold! You didn't say that you are close with Mr. Villaflores?"

"Is there something between you and Mr. Villaflores?"

"Yes! You two even holding hands while he leading you out!"

My groupmate bombarded me right the instant I sat down. I also noticed that those on the other table's neck seemed to be lengthening in our direction.

"N-no. There's... He's just ask me to do something for him, that's all." I answered, then I ignored them.

When the day's work was over, the girls in my group circled me around and asked me again about what happened earlier, while my other colleagues in the department just watched from a distance.

Even in the lobby, they followed along and didn't stop asking questions.

We both stopped in our track when we spotted an approaching woman in shades with bodyguards on her tail.

With just the dress and the handbag she's carrying, the woman already looks rich, and even though she's wearing shades that are so big that could almost cover her face, I think she's a beauty.

"Who could that be? Could it be papa Ceo's new girlfriend?" I heard Carla ask from behind.

Suddenly, A handsome face of a man with cold eyes appeared in my mind. It makes me think, can such man change one day?

I just sighed the regret I was feeling inside and continued walking while they were left appraising the woman, when the woman approached the receptionist.

When I left the building, I was surprised when a car suddenly stopped in front of me. lowering the car window, I was surprised to see Mr. Villaflores.

"Ms. Magbanua, get in." He said.

I didn't move first. He might pick up a wrong person and it would be really embarrassing if i really get in.

"M-me?" I said while pointing at myself.

"Yes, you... Get on board, Don't worry, Jonas ask me to pick you up."

Though I was wondering, but when I heard Jonas' name, I got on board. Maybe it has something to do with what we talked about on the rooftop.

"Um... Sir, where is Jonas?" I asked when the car was already moving.

Mr. Villaflores laughed softly first. "Jonas? He's hiding, because his nightmares are here."

After about 30 minutes the car stopped. When I came out, I found myself standing at the front of an expensive-looking boutique.

"Marigold!"

When I looked at the door, I saw jonas rushing out that seemed very happy to see me.

Mr. Villaflores has also left after a short Chat with jonas.

Jonas pulled me inside but I withdrew my hand that he was holding.

"Why, is there a problem?" He asked.

I looked at what I was wearing. "Wait... can I really get Inside? Look what I'm wearing, they'll might throw me out."

"And what's wrong with your clothes? Let's go!" And he pulled me again.

Upon entering, the saleslady greeted us politely.

I looked around inside. I couldn't stop being amazed when I saw the beautiful clothes and dresses on display and in some on the rack. Their designs are elegant and fascinating to look at. It looks like they were expensive like those I see in socialites women.

While I was looking and examining one of the dresses, Jonas came with a woman who looked like a professional.

"This is marigold. Dress her beautifully from head to toe. She should look like a socialite that attends party... go!" Then Jonas pulled me and handed me over to the woman.

"W-wait, Jonas..."

"Don't worry Ms.marigold, we will take care of you. Aside from our beautiful dresses that we will match you with, our glam team here will also be great of grooming, so your beauty and charisma will surely become more prominent on the event you will going to attend." The woman's said smiling.

I turned to Jonas. What's happening? why do I need to be groomed and dressed? What event?

"Please marigold... We have to do this. I'm sorry if I couldn't tell you about this beforehand, it was a sudden, eh. That leech..... I mean, Chesca, she's already here in the country and was hunting me instantly." Said Jonas. I notice just now that he looks stress this days.

I went with the woman but I seem feeling nervous. It was the first time I will experience a makeover like this in my entire life.

They removed my glasses and put me in contact lenses. At first I thought it would hurt to put it on the eye but it wasn't.

After making up, they didn't make me face the mirror to see my appearance, they said it was a surprise. Then they measured me for dresses, which I think are all beautiful. Can I just wear it all?

After some dressing we finally settled. They are the one to decide what I should wear according to the event.

When I looked in the mirror I couldn't believe what I was seeing was my own reflection. I never thought I could hide something this beautiful! I looked like a wealthy socialite!

"Wow! Marigold, you look stunningly gorgeous! I almost didn't recognize you!" Said Jonas who was in a suit staring at me.

After some compliments to each other, Jonas and I headed to the party.

Jonas said, when Chesca came back, she immediately organized a party at their mansion and invited all of their friends, and strictly told Jonas to come.

What Jonas was worried about was that Chesca might announce his infatuation with him and be tied to Chesca forever. That's why jonas looks so stressed, tsk. Poor boy.... So tonight he will introduce me as his girlfriend.

Our car stopped in front of a large open gate. When I looked out the window, I was amazed at what I saw. I was suddenly excited when I thought I could finally enter a mansion.

While walking in I observe the decorations and lightings around, I also couldn't help observing the stylish and social clothes of the people we had pass with.

"Hey, it's beautiful here, I felt my nervousness had finally gone... What is Chesca's familiy's business, why are they so rich?" I asked the person next to me, but I didn't hear an answer.

When I turned to Jonas, I saw that he was just staring at me. I couldn't help but blush. "Watch your steps, you might stumble." He just laughed at what I said.

When Jonas and I entered the mansion, we were immediately greeted by a woman that I was surprised to see. I'm not mistaken, even though she was wearing shades that time. I know that she is the woman in the lobby with those bodyguards.

The woman looked at me coldly. "Jonas, who is this?"

"Long time no see, chesca... Im glad to introduce to you, my girlfriend, marigold."

"Impossible!!"

I almost jump in shock, I grasp my chest when chesca suddenly roared. The attention of the people around was also aroused and turned to us. Is she's bipolar?

"Your lying right? Right Jonas? You haven't had a girlfriend since birth. So how come..." Chesca suddenly calmed down and was smiling. Couldn't her brain have something?

At that time, I heard people making noises behind us as if someone had arrived. Since we were on the pathway, we pulled over to the side.

"I'm not done with you Jonas, you must explain everything to me." Chesca said. Before leaving, she throw a sternful glance at me.

Chesca greeted the newly arrived guest. Because there were many people at the entrance, I couldn't see who it was.

"Brother Chardon! I'm so glad you came!"

I was surprised to hear who is she's calling. Chardon? Mr. Atanante's here?

I confirmed what I was thinking when the Adonis-like face of a man came into my view at the entrance.