Chapter 8-She slapped him
Jonathan's POV…
I kissed her… what.
I had no intention of doing that at all. But when I had finished talking and answering the questions, I saw Richard giving me the sign that I should kiss her.
I knew he must have asked me to do that for a valid reason. If not, why would I kiss a sassy and arrogant person like Audrey?
Her lips were soft and from the way her lips were still, I knew she was surprised.
I felt disgusted after I kissed her. I wanted to throw up badly, even though her lips tasted like vanilla.
I’d have to ask Richard to remind me to brush my teeth with not just an ordinary toothpaste, though I don't use any kind of toothpaste. I use special dental care toothpastes. This time, I have to use a more special one to wash out the disgust I'm feeling now.
I haven't even had a proper sleep since I met her. My lifestyle has changed drastically since I met her. I wonder how I was able to spew such lies about loving her smile and every nonsense I said.
‘Uhh’ I groaned.
Audrey's POV...
He kissed me...What!
My mind was in a twirl. I was fuming...And for a moment I forgot how to breathe.
How dare he kiss me without prior information. This wasn't part of the plan.
I felt like slapping him so hard, his cheek would burn...but I couldn't.
That would ruin the entire thing. For a moment, I couldn't bring myself to look up and face the crowd. If I looked up, people would see the displeasure all over my face and might suspect something.
He still held my cheek after the kiss, one of his hands on my cheek while the other was on my back.
I looked up at him to give him a fit of eye roll. He wasn't even looking at me. When he eventually met my eyes, he looked… disgusted.
I used the back of my hands to wipe my lips. Eww. I didn't care if people were watching. That wasn't my problem.
He removed his hand on my waist and cheek and cleared his throat.
"That was necessary to make this engagement more believable" He muttered and started walking away.
What!
I screamed in my mind.
This guy was so unbelievable. He was a jerk and the most stupid person that I have ever met in my entire existence.
He couldn't even utter a word of apology for kissing me without my permission. He just took it as something ordinary.
I was so angry and was cursing him in my mind, saying all forms of wicked things I wanted to say to his hard face.
I was glaring at him. He met with Richard, before going to join a group of older men at the far end of the room. He was speaking to them so casually and was waving his hand while he spoke. I hated him so much.
"Girl, your knuckles are going to turn white at this point" I jerked immediately and turned round to see who was speaking to me.
"Lena, you gave me such a fright," I said, holding my chest. I didn't realize my hands were fisted.
“Was that kiss part of the plan? I mean, was it necessary?” She asked.
“He stole that kiss from me. That was definitely not part of any plan. It wasn't necessary" I gritted my teeth.
“Whatever. But I know it was good. He looks like someone who's going to be a good kisser. How does his lips taste? I bet it's soft" she rambled on.
I looked at her in disbelief.
“You're unbelievable" I said in utter irritation.
“That's the guy you complained about?” She gestured with her head to someone in the crowd.
“You mean Richard. Yeah, he's the one. Jonathan's sidekick"
“How does it feel staying by Jonathan's side and taking pictures with him?" Lena asked.
"It's horrible and indescribable. Most of all, it makes me sick in my gut because a lot of people might think that I'm using him to add feathers to my cap and you know I hate that"
“I can't wait for all this to end, let my life get back to normal…”
"He's coming. He's coming” she said, alarmed. “Maintain posture, smile, dress you gown”
I looked at her and scoffed. " I don't need to do any of that. First, I'm always ready and in good posture, and second, he's not worth it” I rolled my eyes.
"I can't believe I'm finally going to meet him. I'll introduce myself and I'll tell him how much I love his fashion brand”
She kept on rambling and muttering on things she'll do. But I knew her, she wouldn't do any of that.
“Lena, can I ask you a favour?” Some people from the crowd stopped Jonathan and wanted to take pictures with him, so I used that opportunity to ask Lena something important.
“I want you to act like you're not aware of this fake engagement"
“Why? I mean I respect your decision, but I'd like to know why” she furrowed her brows.
“I don't know. I just want you to lie low and pretend like you don't know about all this” I held her hands and looked her straight in the eyes. "Can you do that for me?”
I smiled genuinely for the first time that evening and hugged her. "Thank you”
“It seems you have a new friend"
We detached from the hug and I glared hard at Jonathan. He was smiling so pleasantly and his dimples came out that he looked… I'm not going to say the word.
“Lena, this Jonathan" I said sweetly to Lena. “Jonathan, this is Lena, my manager" the tone I used when speaking to him was different from the one I used with Lena.
“It's nice to meet you" they shook hands.
Silence. The silence was so awkward and deafening at the same time.
"Umm, so how did you two meet?” Lena asked just to clear the tension.
"I've already answered that question from the paparazzi. If you weren't smart enough to get the answer then, you can go to them and ask them. Or you simply wait for it to get to the news, then you read it from there” Jonathan replied in a demeaning tone.
I could see the shock all over Lena’s face. That was a huge slap on her face. Lena was one of the smartest people I knew.
‘Told you’ I mouthed.
Lena wasn't smiling anymore. She was fuming. The smile she wore earlier when he was approaching us was gone.
“Can I see you outside?" I said as I pulled Jonathan. With the way things were going, Lena might do something drastic. She has a temper issue.
“Why did you tell her about the contract?" He asked as soon as we were outside.
“What makes you think I told her?" I folded my arms over my chest.
“Don't play games with me. I'm not a fool. You told her. I know that"
My lips twitched. “Was that the reason you spoke to her that way? Because you knew she was aware"
He didn't say anything.
“Why did you speak to her that way? She's my manager, you know. I've never spoken to Richard that way or in any demeaning way before"
“Why did you tell her about this whole nonsense?" He ignored my question. He didn't even look remorseful.
He called this fake engagement nonsense. What did I ever do to end up in a situation like this, with him?
"And why shouldn't I? What's wrong if I tell her about it? Besides, you told Richard" I sounded angry. I was.
“Richard can be trusted" came his cold reply. What was he playing at now?
“Then what makes you think Lena can't be trusted, huh?" I glared at him.
“You shouldn't have told her" he ignored my question again.
"You know you're very conceited and selfish, right?”
“Selfish, self-absorbed, conceited. That's all you ever call me. What other words do you have up your sleeve?"
Slap. I slapped him on his left cheek. Now, I was mad. My chest was rising and falling as I breathed in anger.
“You told Richard about everything. You have him there to support you both physically and emotionally.
You have him rooting for you. I get that.
He's your assistant or something. But you don't want me telling my manager about it.
Just look at you. You think I find this all fun and games?
You think this is sitting well with me? I'm only smiling just for the camera.
Lena is the one who encourages me to put up with you and endure till all this ends" I didn't realise I was shouting.
He remained silent.
"When I say you're selfish and arrogant, I'm right. Not only that, you're a jerk and an asshole”
"I'm sorry," he said. He looked remorseful, but I didn't care. It was too late.
“You're an idiot" I said and stomped out in anger.
I went to the garage and leaned on Lena's car. I was still breathing heavily from all the anger. I hated him and that is a fact. I have never been so angry in my life.
I dialed Lena's number. “Please come to the garage and pick me" I said as soon as she picked up.
“Is everything okay? You don't sound good" she asked with concern.
“I just want to go home"
I'm hurt that she's hurt. Jonathan hurt her ????.
But don't worry. In just a matter of time, things will change.
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