《THE CONTRACTUAL GIRLFRIEND: FAKE DATING MY EX FAVORITE PLAYE》全部章節：第 11 章 - 第 20 章

Maren's povI had thought the charity event was the only time I will be nervous when it comes to flashing lights of the cameras, I thought I have conquered that fear. I was wrong.My body shook from anxiety,unable to move and thankfully Gideon noticed this and helped me.Telling me it is okay, in that moment it felt like something real, even when he gave me the roses flowers. I was surprised and taken aback because no one had ever bought me flowers. Dylan considered it a waste of money and it was because he never really cared for me.“ Do you want this one?” Gideon's voice came from beside me. My hands were on a Prada wine colored hand bag, while I was in my thoughts.I checked the price tag, my eyes widened in shock. I scoot closer to him. “I can't afford it” I whispered into his ears.He looked like he was amused by what I said. “Don't worry, buy whatever you want, I'll pay” he whispered back, laughing.I smiled “okay”, But I was reluctant then I remembered Rylee's words. She told

Maren's povI took a final look at myself in the mirror, the brown leather jacket suits the red dress perfectly. I smiled at my reflection and picked my purse.I took a picture of myself before walking out. Today I will resign. I will take the break I have needed for a long time. I will give my apartment a makeover and paint more.I just stepped out of my apartment building, glanced around, when a sleek black sports car pulled up in front of me. When the driver's side window rolled down, the person inside the car was Gideon.“Gideon” I was surprised. What is he doing here?. I thought we already talked at midnight about what he could possibly want.“Good morning Maren,” he smiled.“What are you doing here?” I asked, glancing around the area.“Came to pick you up for work” he said, I looked at him as if he had grown two heads.“No, I really appreciate it but I won't let you waste your time,” I told him.“I know you are mad about yesterday, I really regret what I said because I don't mea

Maren's pov I plopped on my couch as soon i entered my apartment. “I am so tired," I groaned. I removed my shoes before lying on the couch, closing my eyes. It was the opening that had me jump up.“Rylee” I smiled when I saw her enter.“Hello Bestie” she smiled, she was holding plastic bags, she brought food. It's like she knows I am too tired to cook anything. She is a life saver.“Food?” I asked, my eyes are still on the bag.“Yes, I brought Chinese food” she walked closer placing the bags on the coffee table. “You looked tired, long day at work?”“I submitted my resignation letter today and my boss asked me to stay until she gets a new assistant” I leaned backwards, “Flora is being a b*tch she is, trying to pile a lot of work for me”.“That is a jealous b*tch right there, don't let me get to you. Right now you have to be mindful of the way you react towards people, if they pisses you too much make sure you give them a reply but make it subtle and benefiting” Rylee said but her fir

SEVENTEEN: Movie and the Truth Maren's pov My heart has been beating fast since Gideon said we are watching a movie together, A horror movie at that.I hate scary or horror, slashers… I don't want to know. I don't like them. “Are you okay?” Gideon asked as he draped my jacket around my shoulder, we now outside the restaurant. At this point I knew he heard my heartbeat, anyone two meters away should hear too.“Yes…I am good…thanks for dinner” I looked at him with a smile “We are going for a movie, do you remember?” He asked, he wears his jacket.I nodded “yeah, I do” my voice came out small, that movie will be my nightmare for a week.“Okay…. I want to ask you if you will come to my first game” he hesitated, I frowned it wasn't part of the deal. “I mean I would… pay for your expenses and I also have a seat… if you are busy, it is okay”.“Yes I will… I am not busy… I just quit my job and I could take a couple of days off” I smiled, meeting his eyes,Something twinkled in his eyes.“Y

Maren's pov The day before Gideon's first game came really fast and I was nervous, Rylee already told me what to expect from the press. She even told me what to say when being asked questions from the press.My phone beeps. I picked my phone up to check, thinking it was Gideon's driver who was taking me to the airport. But it was a message from Flora, asking for a document on a painting. I scoffed, is she trying to make me come in today? She is really crazy.I know she knows where it is, she had thought I still cared enough to go back there. That wasn't me anymore, I don't want to push around again.She had thrown a fit when she heard I wanted to take some days off. Even though my boss didn't find it inconvenient and I already resigned, I was just there because my boss is nice to me. She claimed that the work load will be too much if I take a leave now. Crazy.I didn't reply, not because I am scared of her or anything but I just don't want her to say negative words to me. A knock cam