Anthony's pov
It's been days since our little relationship stunt. More and more people seem to believe it now. Even Sean called to ask about it. I had told him I'll explain things later to him because I didn't have the guts to lie to him or tell him the truth now. Like I had said before, Sean was the only family member that I adored and respected so lying to him was something I wouldn't like to do. You might say it's double standard because I'm lying to my mother as well, it's not like it's intentional but it's something I must do if I want to control my own future. Since I've not officially confirmed anything yet, my mother still doesn't believe the rumors. I've also been avoiding Chantel these days, so I've rarely been to the play house because she's been coming often. I went out of town for a while to check out some of our new businesses but mostly to get away for a few days. Anne has also been doing pretty well. She had done has Richmond had advised and has also gotten more exposure. This was good for my plan.
Soon, I was done with my business, so I had to come back to X city. Anne would be traveling for the shooting very soon, so I asked her to come see me at my place before she left. I did that for two reasons, one was because my mom had changed my maid and she did that obviously to spy on me. So it was necessary for Anne to drop by often, secondly, I just wanted her to know where I lived. As funny as it seemed, I actually wanted to be close to her. I found her interesting and it wouldn't hurt if we could actually be friends right?
As soon as I got to the city, I called her up so she could come over. I went home and had a good rest. In the evening, I asked the maid to prepare something fancy that I was having a date, so she could report this to my mother. The maids usually don't sleep in the main house, they leave by 7pm. So when she was done she excused herself and probably went to go Snitch. Whenever my mom tried to monitor my life, I never interfered and let her do whatever she pleased but just acted along with her. When she was tired, she'd naturally leave things be.
I went to go take a bath and when I was done, I got into my casuals. Anne called that she was close to my place already. She complained about why I stayed in a house up in the hill. I didn't like to be disturbed obviously, and this location was nice for someone like me who enjoyed peace and quiet most of the time. I went over to go reheat the dishes before serving them on the table. Don't be surprised that I know such a little thing. I may not seem all that, but I'm pretty good at taking care of myself so setting up the table for a meal is not hard for me. As I was busy with that, I heard the doorbell. It was probably Anne, so I went to go get the door. But when I opened it wasn't who I had expected.
"Chantel!" I exclaimed.
"Hi Anthony. You've been avoiding me" she said slowly. "Can I come in". She said with hopeful eyes.
"Why are you here?" I asked firmly.
"Can you please not be cold" she said forcing herself in. She got in and I followed behind. She looked around the place before looking at me. "Are you expecting someone?"
"Yes" I said calmly.
"Your mom?" She asked.
"My girlfriend".
"Still with this girlfriend talk huh. Look, I know that it's not true. You can't stand other people and I'm the only woman that can tolerate and take care of you. We only deserve each other and I hope you see that" she said coming close to me but I avoided her.
"Look Chantel, I don't want to have this conversation again and you need to leave before my girlfriend arrives. I don't want her misunderstanding" I said coldly.
"Why do you push me away. I love you very much and..."
"But I do not love you that way. I'm just not the man for you and you have to see that, only then can you be happy and move forward".
"I don't care if you love me. My love is enough for the both of us. I'll make you love me one day, but please don't abandone me Anthony, I beg of you" she said desperately as she held onto my arm. She was such a sweet girl and it hurts my heart whenever she was like this, but I cannot give her what she wanted. I suddenly heard the doorbell and I was delighted. I shaked her hands off and went to get the door.
"I'm literally dying out here, the dumb taxi I entered refused to drive up the hill so I had to walk, and do you know how far it was, it's kinda dark outside and I was super scared of getting kidnapped...." Anne went on and on as soon as I opened the door.
"Just come in and quit complaining" I said rolling my eyes.
"Tch, you don't even care if I get molested right?" She said dramatically.
"It's safe here so don't worry about such things" I said exhaling lightly. She came in and was still complaining about how difficult it was for her to get here until she finally noticed Chantel.
"Oh, you have a guest" she said lightly as she politely greeted Chantel who just stared at her.
"Anthony are you for real right now?" Chantel asked sounding pissed and Anne looked confused.
"I had told you to leave that I was expecting my girlfriend but you didn't" I replied coldly.
"Um, I could just excuse you both if you have to talk or something" Anne said awkwardly.
"And why would you do that, I already prepared the food and it's getting cold so we are going to eat now" I said strictly.
"Wait a minute, you cooked?" Anne asked surprised.
"Yes. Well no. The maid cooked but I heated it up and it's getting cold".
"Yeah I guessed as much cause a pampared rich kid like you can't possibly know how to cook" she said smirking.
"I know more than you think. I can actually prepare some simple dishes" I said proudly.
"Like what?" She asked in an I don't believe you kinda tune.
"Aren't you guys forgetting something?" Chantel asked pissed.
"Oh! I already told you I was expecting someone, so can you please head back now. Ill call you later" I said to her.
"You won't call. You never call first" Chantel said almost in tears.
"Um, I can still excuse you" Anne said again awkwardly.
"Please do" Chantel responded.
"Don't take another step forward" I commanded. "The only person that would excuse herself is you Chantel, please leave" I said coldly so she could leave.
"Wait! Chantel, like the Chantel. Wow you are so beautiful in real life'' Anne said looking at Chantel with shining eyes. "I couldn't even recognize you cause you look younger up close. How is your skin so smooth?" She asked genuinely interested while Chantel just stared at her confused.
"Not helping Anne" I said because I was beginning to lose brain cells. "I'll ask the driver to come pick you up and I promise I'll call you" i said to Chantel. I finally convinced her to leave, so I walked her to the car. I didn't want to hurt her like this, but I rather hurt her feelings now than make her suffer for the rest of her life. I came back in and found Anne in the dinning.
"Your fiancee is so pretty" Anne said already feasting on the food.
"Did you wash your hands?".
"Yes I did" she said showing me her hands.
"So you wondered around the place while I was out right".
"I'm sorry. I'm just really curious". She said smiling. "So....".
"So".
"About your fiancee. Do you want to talk about it".
"There's nothing to say" I said coldly as I helped myself with the meal.
"How was your trip then".
"Fine" I replied immediately.
"I don't think this conversation is going to work if you are giving short responses like this" she said raising a brow.
"I don't like small talk".
"Really? Then let's have big talk then. Why did you invite me over" she said looking at me questioningly.
"Because I wanted to get to know you better" I said looking up at her.
"Wow nice effort you're putting in I must confess" she said sarcastically. "You want to get to know better but you keep giving short replies. Or are you planning something shady?" She said backing away.
"By shady you mean?"
"Planning to have your way with me. Look that's not included in the contract so my body is mine" she said placing her hands on her body dramatically as usual.
"Ewww no. That didn't even cross my mind" I said with a defensive expression.
"What do you mean by ewww? You do not think I'm attractive enough for you to sexually desire me huh" she said pissed.
"Yes. I mean no. What am I saying. Infact what are you saying. Didn't you just not want me to sexually desire you and now I confirmed that I do not desire you that way you are sounding pissed" I said genuinely confused by what I had just said and this whole situation.
"Look. I never said you shouldn't find me sexually appealing because every woman wants to have sexual appeal, but I do not want you to have sexual intentions towards me and invite me over for that. Do you understand?" I looked at her more confused.
"Anyway I didn't have any thoughts like that when I invited you over. I just wanted us to talk" I said dismissing that conversation.
"Are you sure. A man and a woman all alone at home at night with the guy not wanting to have a conversation but claiming he invited her over to just talk. To me that's quite shady. How sure am I that you didn't spike this drink" she said holding the bottle of wine in her hands.
"It's sealed" I said frustrated.
"It can still be spiked even if it's sealed you know. It has happened before" she said in that I know it all expression.
"Still it's not and I wouldn't need to do that to get you in bed with me" I said smirking.
"What do you mean by that" she said defensively.
"I already know how obsessed you are with me so you can stop pretending now" I said proudly.
"You are just... You know what? I give up. Think how ever you like" she said focusing on her food again. She was probably too embarrassed. I smiled to myself knowing I had won. But to be exact, I didn't really know what I won or when a contest started. When we were done, we headed to the living room and I asked her questions about herself I had already written down. She teased me about being such a nerd to write down such basic questions like what are your hobbies, likes, and dislikes when I could just ask them by heart. So, finally I got the following informations. She hated anything slow, hospitals and bugs, she liked relaxing and lazing around, anything chocolate flavoured especially truffles, anything particularly tasty and her favorite in her like list was money. She enjoyed dancing even if she didn't really know how to and she claimed she was a pretty good singer even though I doubt that. She preferred wearing simple clothes but still loved shopping for fashionable ones and having them for when needed. She enjoyed reading books, comics and she watched all types and genres of movies from all part of the World. She wasn't picky and could watch and enjoy all kinds of movies. She wasn't also really picky with music but she had recently been into K-pop. She loved traveling but was too lazy to travel and she didn't like change of environment which was why she didn't want to move from her Uncle's house at first, but she's also quick to adapt. From all she had said, the only conclusion I can get is that she's definitely a weirdo.