All Chapters of THE CONTRACTUAL GIRLFRIEND: FAKE DATING MY EX FAVORITE PLAYE: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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FORTY One- A Familiar voice and Heartbreak

Maren’s pov “Because you are special to me”When he said it my heart started skipping real fast that I thought I might have a heart seizure.But he only meant that I am a special friend. Even as I dressed up for his game I can still hear him clearly in my head.I sighed, really need to stop taking every word of him seriously, like he would like me back.‘He sees you as a friend’ I reminded myself, I tucked a side of the jersey into my jeans shorts.And put my hair up in a messy bun, apply lip gloss and my bag on my shoulders. I walked out of the hotel room.Gideon's game starts by ten, by one of two the game will end. I will pack my bags and hope on a Three hour flight back to Seattle to get ready for my meeting with the art curator.I am really excited tomorrow and I am grateful for Gideon's help. I stepped out of the hotel and hailed a taxi to the rink where Gideon's game will happen.Gideon and his teammates had left early for some teammates' interview and warmup.When the taxi pu

Forty Two- Gifts and Ex- boyfriend

Gideon's pov; I opened the truck of my car which is parked in front of Maren's apartment building. I brought out a large paper shopping bag filled with painting tools that I brought back to Minnesota. When she announced that her paintings were liked by Abel Ivano and he wanted her to exhibit her paintings in his upcoming exhibition. She sounded so happy and excited over the phone when she called me so I knew I had to get her some gifts. I closed my car’s trunk and locked my car, I walked towards the apartment building entrance. As soon as I reached the door, The door opened. “Hey” I smiled. “Hey” she smiled back her eyes dropping on the bag. “I was just about to knock” I said to her, “Oh I was going to throw the trash out” she chuckles and steps aside to show me the huge trash bag. “What do you have there? Come in” I entered and she closed the door. On the floor is glue and some small woods. “I got you some painting tools, I don't know what to buy but I just picked the thi

Forty three- Serious relationship.

Maren's pov That was when I lost it. Gideon turned to waiting for sort of explanation. Tears welled in my eyes, as I stepped In front Gideon. “You don't get to come in her and ruin my life again after ten years” I pushed Dylan back, “Do I need to remind you that we already broken up? That you broke up with me. Stay away from me Dylan” I started crying, Dylan doesn't get come in here an destroy my life again. I won't take it. Gideon pulled me to him, “He is your ex?” He questioned and I nodded. “You didn't telle anything about him why?” “Because he is not important” I responded and turned back. Dylan who was brushing his suit with that pompous stance that he always had. Dylan step closer, He didn't speak to me but Gideon, “Do not mind her, we just had an argument and she…” But Gideon cut him off, “Did’nt you hear her she said go away and she won't be this hurt if you have just an argument. You should stay away from her” Gideon warned. My heart warmed for the first ti

Forty four- Electric surged and Sleep over

Gideon's povI smiled as I glanced down at Maren's head on my shoulder. She looked happy that I defended her and I am to do it too.Her Ex is an asshole, I can't believe he hasn't gotten over Maren despite the fact that he is getting married.“Do you want some pizza or something?” I asked, Maren takes off her head of mg shoulder.“I am not really hungry right now” she smiled at me, “I need to get to work, get the bad energy off me” she shrugged her body standing up.I did the same, “Okay I will order a box because I am famished” I answered,“Are you supposed to be eating that? In the season I mean I have been reading about…” Maren said, she stopped when I raised a brow at her playfully.“Really? Well I can still sneak in some junks” I joked and she laughed. “So what are you doing here” I pointed to her diy on the floor“Making diy house interior items” she answered, My eyes stayed on her. Dylan is a fool for letting her go. I can't believe I didn't beat him up for all he said.“Okay

Forty five- Art exhibition and anxiety.

Maren's pov.I took in a deep breath in and out, pulling on my dress for the hundredth time before the gallery opened.Although Rylee is with me to control my nerves, she has been telling me to breath in and out.The door to the restroom clicked open, Rylee's head popped in. “Time is up” she said, stepping inside the restroom fully.“The gallery will soon open” Rylee stepped closer, her hands held mine, I didn't miss the pride in her eyes. She is proud of me. “And you have worked so hard for this, shuffle through best collections and even make the necessary arrangements within a week, Girl you deserve this” I smiled, nodding my head. “Thank you,”“You are welcome dear, don't let anxiety get you. Be yourself and show them the greatness Maren can attain" Rylee encouraged.Tears welled in my ears and I couldn't help but hug her.“Hey, hey don't cry I have worked hours on that makeup” Rylee warned playfully and I chuckled. “We should go outside now, Gideon and Jaxon should be here soon”

Forty six- Thank you for punching Dylan Crosby.

Gideon pov I was checking out a painting when Rylee Hugo came up to me, “Miss Hugo” I gave her a small smile. “Mr Patton” she said, “I haven't say a proper Thank you for punching Dylan Crosby, so thank you” she said, "Thank you" “It my pleasure and at least I won't be yelled at” I jested, She gave me one of her strict look and I looked away. “And where is Jaxon?” Rylee asked, glancing around. “He will somewhere around here” I answered. “Okay, I will find him” Rylee said and started walking away from me. When she came to me I already knew that she is looking for Jaxon. And I can say is in a lot trouble with Rylee, only God knows what he had done to get her attention. I turned around my eyes fell Maren and Dante they were looking at oneof Maren's art work. I smiled watching her talk to him, then a woman stands behind them. I recognize the woman as Flora. The same woman who was talking rudely to Maren at the grocery store. Flora said something and anger and embarrassment flash

Forty Seven- Rylee and Maren.

Maren's pov;I dropped my purse on my new couch near the door, Rylee closed by the door behind her.I am so happy about today's outcome, The entire sell out. I chuckled to myself as I lay down on my couch.“Girl, up, up” Rylee said, walking up to me and pulling me up.“Rylee…I am so tired. I have to put the rest of the paintings into boxes so it can be taken to the gallery” I whined.“No we are not doing that you promised me a celebration which we are doing, what do you want to drink?”“Anything that doesn't include alcohol, I have suffered a hangover everyday for some few months” I said, dropping back on the couch.“Okay, I will be right back” Rylee said as she turned towards the kitchen I picked upy purse and brought out my phone.I looked into Instagram and slid into my page and scrolled through it before posting a picture I took before leaving for the exhibition.Although almost everyone on Instagram now knows I paint and my first art exhibition happens today, And like always some

Fifty eight- A bad day and a surprise.

Gideon's pov “Patton!” My coach yelled, “You are losing focus!” The whistle was blown and my teammates and I took our position again. We are at practice and coach was going hard on us.The puck slid past me into the net again, I groaned, frustrated before dropping my stick on the floor. Jaxon skated to me, “Are you okay?” he asked, concernedly.“Yeah ... .I just said " I tried to force a smile, after dinner with Maren yesterday. I learned from my teammates that Shirley will be attending the gala.Ever since then I have been losing focus, she kept slipping into my mind and I hated it.“You should all take a break, looks like Patton has his mind somewhere else” Our coach said, I skate towards the bleachers, to sit down.Jaxon followed closely behind me, he would have figured whatever was bothering me out by now but refused to say anything. The foundation gala will be happening in two days time, my teammates will be there and we will have the eyes of the media on our every move.I

Forty nine- The Aubreys.

Maren’s povGideon hired Antoine Sullivan again, the stylist who styled me on I and Gideon's first appearance as a couple.“Now look at yourself” Antoine said and again he did his magic, I was looking like a different person. “Wow” I said, I was amazed.“You are beautiful dear” Antoine said, I turned to him and smiled. Rylee entered my room and she gasped as she took me in. “Girllll, you look gorgeous” she nearly screamed.“Thank you” I smiled, looking at my reflection in the full stand mirror. I am wearing a strapless silver gown. My hair was pushed off my shoulders, showing my silver earrings.“Gideon should be here by now” Rylee said, glancing at her wrist watch. Antoine and his assistant started packing up their things to leave.A few moments later a knock came, Rylee went out of the room to answer it. I stepped out of my room to check if it was Gideon who had knocked and it was Gideon.“Hey” I smiled as I stepped into the living area fully,“Hey” he smiled as he takes me in, “Y

Fifty- Stupidly in love and Whiskey.

Gideon's povMy eyes kept scanning the venue, searching for Shirley and no matter how hard I tried not to look for her.But my eyes had a mind of their own, they kept returning to the crowd and when I finally found her, she was coming inside, looking breathtaking.I thought that I would be calm when I see her again but no I wasn't. My heart kept thumping against my ribs.Even though Maren, Jaxon and Dante are engaged in a deep conversation. I didn't join them because my mind is somewhere else.And when Conrad came with Shirley to introduce themselves, it was hard for me. I hate to see her in another man's arms.Even though she had made it clear that I was the other man, I still stayed. “I need to go somewhere” Maren stood up, announcing to the table as she picked up her purse, I didn't ask where she was going.I wasn't in the mood, Jaxon kept glancing at me to make sure I was okay but I wasn't. It hurts more than I expected.I was with her first, I wanted to scream to the whole.I wa

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