Strings by Dawn L Chiletz

Author:Dawn L Chiletz [Chiletz, Dawn L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9798611452103
Publisher: Dawn L. Chiletz
Published: 2020-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

Fake boyfriends are the bomb until they explode. Then they suck.

Another month of being Sebastian’s fake girlfriend passes by rather quickly. I attend another rehearsal dinner, and I let him drive me to work whenever Cherese isn’t available.

We’ve gotten in the habit of holding hands whenever we’re around other people, so we look like a couple. When we aren’t in front of an audience, we bicker constantly, but it’s our way.

Over the last month, Sebastian and I developed a system. Whenever Mercer is around me, I text him and Sebastian shows up, or calls, or interrupts. It has worked out well. I do the same for him when Bella is annoying him.

The last couple of times I’ve been in a meeting with Derrick, there have been people around, so he’s behaved. To say I’m adjusting to being Sebastian’s fake girlfriend is an understatement. He uses me to keep Bella off his ass and I use him to keep Mercer out of mine.

Amy and I decide to work from the theater to finish last minute prep for another concert tonight. I have a two o’clock meeting with Bordo to discuss the Gala, so at a little before two, I go for a walk to gather my thoughts. I feel comfortable here now. Over time, I’ve gotten to know my way around the place. I know all the nooks and crannies as well as hiding spaces, thanks to Amy.

The orchestra has a small practice before the concert to go over some changes. I hear them playing up as I approach the hall. I have a few minutes, so I swing by to listen to what they’re working on. I hear Sebastian laugh as I get closer. He’s standing with Cherese outside the main doors and she’s holding on to his arm. I stay out of sight and watch them for a moment. He leans in toward her and says something. She smiles at him and whispers something back. It seems… intimate. Before I know what I’m doing, my feet start to move.

“Am I interrupting something?” I ask. I feel my cheeks flush.

Cherese immediately removes her hand from his arm and her face stiffens.

“No. Hi. What are you doing here?” he asks, placing a soft fake kiss on my cheek.

“My assistant and I decided to work from here today to catch up on some last-minute preparations”

They both smile awkwardly and Sebastian stuffs his hands into his pockets.

“Hey, since you’re here, want a ride home tonight?” Cherese asks. “Unless you two have plans?”

I grit my teeth. “Oh, we most definitely don’t have plans. But maybe you two do?”

They gaze back and forth at each other for a moment and Sebastian shakes his head. “Just wrapping up. Is something wrong?”

Cherese’s discomfort is apparent. “I’ll give you some privacy. I’ll text you before we leave.”

“Thanks so much, Cherese. That would be grand.” I hope she can hear the fake sugar I’m throwing her way. Is she really hitting on him?

As soon as Cherese is out of sight, Sebastian approaches me.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.