"Where did you get this kind of money from. I hope you didn't sell your kidney or anything". He said still looking at the alert.
"I didn't sell my kidney and I told you Anthony gave it to me".
"So do you mind explaining" he said seriously this time.
I sat him down and explained all the details to him while he just nodded at everything I said without saying a word. I was actually surprised that he believed all I said.
"So are you really going to do this?" He asked seriously.
"I guess. I can't possibly back out now I've already signed a contract". I replied.
"Are you sure you would not regret this in the long run. I know you're doing this for the money but you shouldn't get yourself involved in things that are too big for you my dear. What if this Chantel girl is vengeful and poisons you, or his mother is exactly like those rich mother-in-law's on TV shows and tries to frame you or plots an accident, what then? Or those pesky relatives of his tries to....."
"Chill Uncle Dran. You're even more imaginative than I am. Don't worry I'll be ok. And yes I really need the money to get back the house, besides the job is paying way more than should be normally offered. I only need to pretend to be his girlfriend so he doesn't really need to pay that much" I reasoned with him.
"He's paying that much because he's aware of what comes with this charade of yours dear. You are going to publicly announce your fake relationship and your life will never remain the same after this. You know that right?"
"I know. I'll admit that when I signed the contract at first, I only thought about the money, but now I've really thought about the impact it's going to have in my life. It's just the right push I need in my life to fulfil my dream of being on the big screen like mother always wanted" I said seriously.
"I know your mother would have never..."
"Uncle Dran please, just support me. I know what I'm doing and I'm not going to ruin my life. All I need to do is do what I am asked to do and create a positive public image. I got this, trust me" I said placing my hand on my chest in a reasurring manner.
"Ok if you say so, then I trust you. But on a lighter mood, how are you going to control yourself working for such a handsome boss'' he said smirking mischievously.
"Please spare me. I don't have any such feelings towards him so nothing is going to happen between us" I said confidently.
"Are you sure? Cause you never know. It's always like this in movies you know".
"And this is real life not some movie. Besides I'm head over heels for Scott and you know I don't change my mind easily" I said affirmatively.
"I'm just saying" he said still with that look on his face.
"Just go eat your dinner. It's in the kitchen" I said tired and not ready for this conversation.
"Shit! That's true" he said suddenly.
"What?" I asked confused.
"Your boyfriend has to get me a new maid as he's taking my old one away" he said smiling broadly.
"Did you just refer to me as a maid?"
"Who else cooks and cleans if not a maid" he said grinning.
"You know what? I'm going to bed cause I'm not going to do this with you" I said listlessly.
"Come on, you always run away every time. You shouldn't easily give up like this you have to argue back sometimes and if you're like this how are you going to face this cruel world" he said shouting after me as I walked upstairs.
"Good night Uncle Dran" I said as I ran up the stairs to my room.
I laid on my bed recalling all that had transpired today and I couldn't believe it. It was like a dream but I didn't want to wake up from it. I was going to be rich and famous. I giggled excitedly on my bed. I texted Martin as I felt like I needed to inform him. You probably feel I'm being too much by telling everyone even though Anthony specifically said I should tell no one, but Martin was my agent and also my friend as well, but I was one step behind as he called me first. Emily and her big mouth, she already told him about it and he teased me for not wanting to go in the first place. We did a group video call between Martin, Emily and I and I scolded Emily for being too much of a busy body. It was a long night but I managed to sleep past midnight.
It was barely 7am when my phone started ringing loudly in my ear. Again, not a good idea to keep your phone close to your ears if your ringtone is as loud as mine. I checked the caller ID and it was Anthony, I was definitely wide awake now. I picked up the call immediately.
"Get ready, someone will pick you up, he's already outside your house" he said in an indifferent tune.
"What? Where?" I asked both confused and shocked. "Where are we going".
"Not we, just you. Don't ask questions and get ready, don't make him wait" he said and hung up. He didn't even explain or at least give me a clue. I quickly showered and ran downstairs. I informed Uncle Dran and told him I wouldn't be able to make him breakfast. He said he'd fix something for himself and he gave me a go ahead. I got downstairs and found a Hyundai Palisade parked outside and a man in a fancy suit came out of it and he greeted me.
"Welcome Miss Anne. Shall we go" he said as he beckoned me to get into the car.
"Please where are we headed Mr?"
"Mr Larry" he said. "And you will find out. Now shall we go" he said again gesturing for me to get in and I did so as not to look too lost. I sat in the car and he offered me fruits which I ate as I was so hungry. It was super quiet as non of us spoke. So I just texted Emily and updated her on what was happening. We suddenly stopped and Mr Larry got down and held the door for me to get down also. He led me to this luxurious spa. I have long wanted to come here but it was super expensive. I suddenly knew what was happening. This was the part where the rich boy takes the girl to change her wardrobe and give her a make over. Ok this was getting interesting. I was not going to play a naive girl who looks lost and pretend she didn't need all of these nice things. Anthony was super rich so it wouldn't matter if I spent a little of his money. I walked into the spa confidently following behind Mr Larry. I saw all the stares I was getting and I suddenly regretted the outfit I had on. Just a pair of blue jeans with a yellow shirt and black sneakers. "Confidence girl, all I needed was confidence" I said to myself. Besides I was a pretty girl and I might just be a rich girl who likes dressing casual I said to myself to boost my confidence.
Mr Larry took me to a lady who looked like the owner of the place and he handed me over to her. I exchange pleasantries and she led me to a room for the full body treatment. She couldn't stop complimenting my skin. That's to be expected when you have a skin therapist as a best friend. When I was done with the spa treatment, Mr Larry drove me to a big designer store to shop for clothes and shoes. I was not going to spare any cost. I got the latest designers from different brands and also secretly took some that was in Emily's size. I got bags, clothes and shoes, with also some branded accessories. Of course, Anthony wanted to make me look befitting and I wasn't going to let him down. I've always loved clothes and accessories but I didn't have the money to get what I usually pictured in my head so I usually settled for less, but now I didn't have to worry about the cost as our dear Anthony would be the one getting the debits. Apperently, Anthony had already purchased a black Emma Silk dress before hand and I was asked to change into it. When we were done shopping, I was taken to get my hair and makeup done.
I heard Mr Larry call Anthony and informed him I was ready. Wait! I hope it's not what I'm thinking because if it is then I'm not ready. I hope he doesn't want to take me to his parents!!