Undeniable Attraction

SHAYAN'S POV

We didn't go to work that day, we went shopping. He bought me a lot of things like jewellery, shoes and clothes, perfumes and makeup, he virtually bought everything a girl would need. At the store we got a lot of stares, people were wondering if I was the fiancée while Kel

was being affectionate smiling and caring while I was playing the game too.

"So we're going to be living together in my apartment till we get married."

"Okay, so when are we getting married?"

"I suppose you heard when Jones stated it," he replied.

What would have been hard in saying the date? I tried remembering when and remembered when he said we had less than two months. Great

Now that we're alone in the car he's going back to his unaffectionate self as I care.

I got out my phone from my bag and saw several texts and calls from my parents and colleagues, they were probably going to ask if the news was real. I replied to the texts describing how real it was and I left my mom's own pending. I didn't want to speak to her with Kel not being faraway.

We got to his apartment around six, we had wasted time shopping buying a lot of things I probably wouldn't wear and I was so tired. He called someone to get his things in while I followed closely. Once in he called all the help in the house which were up to seven and introduced me to them.

"This is Shayan West." He introduced putting his hands around my waist smiling down at me and I had to force myself to do the same.

"And she's my fiancée and I want you all to respect her."

"Okay, sir." They replied. Some even congratulated us and welcomed me.

"Let me show you to the room if you need anything ask the help."

"Okay. Can you get going now? I want to get some rest."

"Rest?" he asked laughing humorlessly. "You need to prepare, we're having dinner by eight."

"Can't we do that tomorrow?" I asked frustrated.

Can't I get some rest, since he came to my house we've been up and doing and now we still have dinner.

"I should leave you to get ready, I'd be back by 7:45, be ready," he ordered leaving.

I sighed in frustration as soon as he left, I was looking forward to resting and now I won't be getting it. I decided to use the time to call my mom back, I had already sent the money to her and I'm sure she'd have received it and the news. She was probably going to scold

me.

"Hello, mom." I greeted

"Shayan where did you get the money you sent to us and why am I hearing the news that you're engaged to Kel Adrios?" she asked angrily cutting to the chase.

"I'm engaged to his mom and he was the one that gave me money for the surgery."

"You're engaged to that bastard?" she asked shouting. "Why on earth would you be engaged to him? I'd rather sell the house or take a loan than to accept his money."

"Mom, please don't do that. Dad needs the money for the surgery". I said begging her to calm down.

"Kel Adrios, Kel Adrios of all people. Haven't you learnt your lesson already, what he did to you wasn't enough huh?" she asked angrily.

"Mom that's in the past," I said trying to coax her.

"Past? he ruined your life," she shouted and paused. "For god sake please don't tell me you love him."

What was I going to say? I don't love him but if I told her that she'd question me and if I say I do she'd tell me how foolish I am.

"You still love him don't you?" she asked angrily. "Hasn't he ruined your life enough? Why are you still hell-bent on being with him?"

I couldn't help but cry, this was the first time my mom was scolding me since then and her saying this was refreshing my memory about what Kel did. I know I shouldn't be marrying him but I was doing this for my family and my mom wasn't appreciating it. "I love him, mom." I lied crying and I could just imagine her rolling her eyes, throwing her hands up in the air shouting.

"How foolish are you going to get? What do you love about him or should I remind you about what he did?"

"No mom, I know but I have to let it go," I said crying even when I know that after all those years I'm not over it and haven't let it go.

"I want you to break up the engagement Shayan and don't call me unless you do."

"I can't do that mom...please understand," I begged crying

"Goodnight." she ended the conversation hanging up.

As soon as she hung up I started crying. I thought I've stopped that and was already strong but I've always been emotional and there were some things I couldn't handle especially where my family was concerned. I felt so helpless right now, I wanted to go over to Kel and tell him I quit but I had already used the money and even if I haven't I can't come out of it easily. I was doing this to help my parents but it seems like they're not valuing it. I hope she uses the money for dad's surgery.

I cried for a while and when I was done I decided to go prepare for dinner. I took my bath and wore a black short straight gown, it was pretty simple yet looked elegant. It was below my knee and it showed off my long legs. The gown was tight showing off my curves, the front area went down a little exposing my cleavage. I brushed my hair and left it like that then moved to do my make up keeping it simple. I put on a black choker on my neck and a big circle earring, I also put on a silver bracelet before wearing black heels. I took a silver purse and placed my phone and other things I'd need in it.

At exactly 7:45 Kel knocked on the door, I sighed before going over to the door. Kel stood in front of me looking handsome as ever. He was dressed in a tight long sleeves black shirt, trousers and shoes. He was holding a black jacket and a massive black wristwatch on his wrist. His hair was pulled back, he looked like he was modelling.

"If you're done checking me out we have to leave." he coldly said

"I wasn't checking you out, just wondering why we both are wearing black."

He said nothing just walked out and I followed.

"We have to take a picture together." He called out a bodyguard to take a picture of us.

We stood side by side in front of the car and the picture was taken. He wasn't satisfied with that then placed his hands around my waist and since he said it wasn't catchy enough we had to smile and take a more seductive pose. At the end of three more pictures, he was finally satisfied. All the pictures came out great, we looked good in all of them. The pictures looked believable enough.

We got into the car and he instructed me to post the picture on Instagram with a tag that had to do with love and our engagement. I logged into my account and the followers I saw surprised me, the last time I checked I had just a thousand followers which I have no idea how I got since I wasn't active and haven't posted anything. Now I have 15k followers, I decided to follow the Adrios family and posted the picture "Going out on a date with my fiancé." #Relationship goals, #fiancé, #engaged, #love. I also tagged Kel and he followed me and liked my post. He tagged me in his post and I liked it also. Within thirty minutes I had 7k likes and 3k followers more. Let's just not talk about the comments because they were nasty.

"Don't come out now so I can open the door for you." he stepped out of the car and I scoffed, trying to play a good gentleman or let me say, fiancé. This is awkward.

I had to smile as he opened the door because I noticed flashes and shots of our picture being taken. We were bombarded by the media, their appearance was still a mystery to me. They started taking more pictures asking questions. His hands were around my waist as he answered reporters. Their questions were along the lines of "When is your marriage?", "How long have you been engaged?", "When did you start seeing each other?"

"I won't be answering any questions and just want to have an alone time with my fiancé.," he said wading them off.

The bodyguards stepped up preventing them from taking more pictures but they continued with their questions.

We got into the restaurant at last and we were ushered into a private area. The restaurant was like any regular rich people restaurant. It looked so expensive from the chandelier to the table and chairs down to the table clothes, I bet their napkins alone could be worth my salary.

We were ushered to our table, our table was clothed in red, there were red and white candles, a golden chandelier hovering above us, the setting was romantic, too bad there wasn't anything romantic going on between us.

Once we got settled in our seat the waitress came to hand us our menu and I could see her gawking at Kel, I didn't blame her because I understand how attractive he is. I looked at the menu and I tried not to show my discomfort. It was freaking expensive and I was wondering how someone could spend so much money on food and let's not start on the wine. I decided not to act like a poor girl and let him spend his money, it was after all his not mine.

I ordered a lot of food to my heart desire and when it appeared on the table it was mouthwatering.

"We have to go over the rules." He started.

Rules?

"Okay but I have a question, why are we getting married and why me?"

"Don't flatter yourself, Miss West. I'm only getting married to you because that's the only way I can get the money and I chose you because you're the only girl I can remember her name fully just because you happen to be working for me and besides I know I can't fall in love with you, you're not just my type," he replied with a smirk and I laughed.

"It's good to know we're on the same page Adrios, you're not my type either and I can never fall in love with you," I said smirking too.

He has fucked around with countless girls from his one night stands, he probably never even knew their name to start with. I hate the way he treated girls, I hate the way he treated me.

"So what are the rules." I inquired curiously as to what it would be.

He handed me a paper with ten rules and I scanned through them.

1. We have to act in love in the presence of everyone

2. We won't see anyone else

3. We can't speak to anybody about our engagement being fake.

4. If anyone finds out about it and it's your fault all the money will be collected especially if it leaks out to the media.

5. You are not permitted to go anywhere without me.

6. You are to be a dutiful wife.

7. None of your friends is allowed into the house if you happen to have any.

8. You are not permitted to enter my room at all.

9. You must not misplace the ring or be found not wearing it.

10. This is strictly a contract and nothing is permitted to happen between us.

"Failure to any of the rules would attract punishment," he stated coldly.

I was so angry at the same time found the rules funny and so I laughed. The rules were outrageous. I can understand the first three but the rest were absurd.

I can't go anywhere without him!, I'm supposed to be his fake wife and not a man hostage or prisoner. Dutiful wife! What's his explanation of dutiful?

"I hope I've made myself clear Miss West."

"You haven't. Why can't I go anywhere without you? I'm supposed to be your fake wife, not a prisoner." I nearly shouted.

"I forgot one, you are not to disrespect me or question me," he said and I laughed.

"I won't disrespect you think unless you do. I demand to respect too Adrios." I stated firmly and he laughed.

"Miss West. I've made my rules and they're not going to change so I advise that you follow them," he warned harshly.

He had the nerve to laugh because I said I demand. So I can't be respected because I'm a girl or from a lower class or because I didn't mean anything to him? I seriously don't know what's wrong with him but there's one thing I know for sure, my hatred for him wasn't changing. "We'd go over the lies carefully, we have an interview on Saturday and I don't want any flop, you would act like we're in love and there would be no mistake on your part" he warned coldly and it angered me.

"Why didn't you just hire an actress or someone you'd marry that would benefit your company. Why choose me Adios?" I asked angrily.

If not for my father's condition I wouldn't have even given it a thought but now here I am with him. If this is what I'd pay for my father's health to be better then I'd try to endure it.

"You will not question my decision West, I can do whatever I want whenever I want. You should be glad that someone like me chose someone like you and let me tell you I didn't choose you because of any attachment, I chose you because I hate you," he stated coldly, the anger and hatred evident in his tone and it made me angry. Why will he hate me so much when he was the one that ruined my life? Whatever feeling of hatred he had for me was nothing compared to mine.

I wasn't going to let him get to me, yes I'm angry every time he opens his mouth to speak but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing me hurt or angry.

"It's good to know that the feeling is mutual Adios. " I said smiling. "I hate you so much Adios."

"I don't give a damn Miss West." he coldly said.

"And I don't give a damn that you don't give a damn," I said with a smirk.

He looked angry and I felt satisfied, I can't be the only one getting angry here. He didn't say anything and just glared at me and I did the same thing not backing down, my eyes not leaving his. He just gave me this We'd see look before taking his eyes off me and I smirked.000000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐