Filed to story: Turn The Mafia’s Virgin Wife On
“It’s not like I can help it…” I whispered back.
How can I not be nervous about this? I felt like I was about to have a mental breakdown or a panic attack at any moment. Everything about this place and this situation made me feel out of place like a fish out of the waters.
“Sebastian…I can’t do this…I’m very sorry,” I whispered as I suddenly stopped in my tracks.
“Yes, you can. You look so beautiful tonight, I could mistake you for an angel that came down from the heavens to earth,” Sebastian whispered closed my ear.
“You’re so evil…” I hissed. I knew he didn’t quite mean what he said but I couldn’t stop myself from feeling a little happy at his compliments.
“So, I’ve been told…” Sebastian said as he smiled charmingly at me without a care.
Now what?
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A while ago while we were in Sebastian’s car on the way to our next destination, I began demanding for answers to the endless streams of questions that were floating around in my head. I felt like my head was going to split open if I couldn’t get any answers to them.
“Why did you make me get a makeover?” I asked, demanding for answers.
“Because I can’t let you turn up dressed in rags and looking the way you usually do,” Sebastian answered matter-of-factly.
“Turn up where? Where are we going?” I asked, raising my voice a little to get his attention.
“You’ll find out soon. At least now you sorta look the part…” Sebastian said, his eyes glued to the road.
“Look the part? What part?” I asked, getting more confused by the minute.
“Listen to me carefully because I’m only going to tell you this once. I’m taking you to a private party that one of my best friends is hosting. When you’re there all you have to do is act like you’re his girlfriend, ok?” Sebastian explained so casually that I didn’t get his message at first.
“Ok…no wait! What? Me…act as your friend’s girlfriend?” I replied in shock.
Of all the crazy scenarios that I had imagined, faking to be his best friend’s girlfriend wasn’t on my list of crazy scenarios. Then again, Sebastian asking me to go on a date with him was probably more far-fetched than what I’m facing right now.
“Isn’t that what I just said?” Sebastian said with a hint of annoyance.
“No…that’s crazy. There’s no way that I’m doing that…” I said firmly, my voice getting louder.
“Guess you’ve suddenly got the 500 million dollars to pay my old man back now, huh?” Sebastian asked, his tone so sarcastic that I wanted to box him in the ear.
I wanted to scream at him. How dare he rub my debt in my face like that? I hated what he was doing so much but as much as I hated to admit it, he was partly right. This was part of fulfilling the deal that I had made with his father. However, how am I supposed to act like a fake girlfriend for a guy that I have never met before?
“So…what do I have to do…exactly?” I asked after letting out a resigned sigh.
“Now you’re finally getting it. The friend that I’ve got to help out is the son of a very large conglomerate dealing with shipping and cargo and the like. Basically, his father is trying to get him to date an heiress to a rather big empire made of cash.
However, as you would expect the classic story to go, my friend has no interest in that girl and that is where you come in,” Sebastian explained before turning to wink at me.
“I guess I have to play the role of his girlfriend to get keep that girl away and to show her that he already has a girlfriend?” I stated my best guess. This is getting so messed up.
“Exactly right. So, during the party, he will introduce you as his girlfriend and you just play along. Simple,” Sebastian said.
He surely made it sound like it was nothing at all. Of course, he could say it however he wanted because he wasn’t the one all dolled up to fool the world.
“Why do I have to do this? Can’t you…hire some girl to do it instead? She’ll probably do a way better job than me,” I said, trying to convince Sebastian to change his mind and perhaps, turn the car around?
Sebastian glanced my way and chuckled at little.
“You’re perfect because you can look decent while not looking like a hooker. If we’re going to convince that heiress then the girlfriend can’t be some supermodel or hooker, otherwise, she’ll just think that it isn’t a serious relationship,” Sebastian explained.
“Aha…” I mumbled, not quite buying his argument but it wasn’t like I had a choice.
The fake eyelashes that I had on felt heavy. My makeup was thick, my high heels were too high, the slit running up my thigh was too revealing, and the waist of my dress felt too tight. Overall, I felt like a walking disaster and couldn’t wait for this to be over and done with.
“We’ll be arriving soon. My friend’s name is Josh. He’s a decent looking guy…or so the girls say…” Sebastian told me while he continued driving us to our next destination.
I sat back in my seat and prayed that I could somehow pull this off. I rolled my eyes at Sebastian. At that point, I wanted to scream at him that I couldn’t care less what his friend was called or how decently looking he was…
A quick whiz of a private elevator ride took us up to the top floor of the hotel where the exclusive party was being held at the rooftop bar. The moment that the elevator door opened, it was like I was transported into another world or a parallel universe. Everyone in the party had the aura of being someone important or famous and they were all dressed the part.
I gulped as I felt my legs shaking. Now, I understood why Sebastian needed to bring me to Bruno’s for a complete makeover. No way in hell, would anyone believe that I’m the host of this party’s girlfriend if I hadn’t played dress up. With my makeover, at least I could somehow blend in with this crowd.
Feeling so nervous and out of place, I glanced over at Sebastian just to see that he looked so comfortable where he was. It was like he belonged naturally in this environment and that reminded me once again of how different we were.
“Follow me,” Sebastian whispered softly into my ears before I felt the warmth of his fingers gently circling my wrist as he took my wrist into his hand.
“Oh…ok…” I replied softly, slightly in a daze. My mind focused on the gentle touch of his hand around my wrist.
Sebastian led me through the crowd until we came to an entrance that seemed to be restricted. There were two very big and tall guards standing on either side of the door. However, they nodded firmly in acknowledgement when they saw Sebastian’s face. One of the guards bowed politely and opened the door for us to enter.
“Oh wow! Finally…you’re here, Sebastian!”
A man’s voice called out excitedly the moment that we walked in through the door. I didn’t have to make a wild guess to realize that that voice belonged to Josh, one of Sebastian’s best friends…and my fake boyfriend for the night.