you make me lose control, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤

4

When we walked through the door into a café I've never seen before, my mouth gapes open.

"What is this place?" I said looking around.

"And weren't we supposed to go on a red carpet event?" I asked turning to him.

"Soon- we have to make an appearance here first." He said.

"And to answer your first question, it's called Love Café." He said.

"This place looks so good." I said smiling.

"At least one of us likes it." He said.

"I bought it a month ago when my financial advisor suggested it might be a good investment." He added.

"You own this place!" I said.

"Why the surprise?" He laughed.

"It's not really your...style." I said looking at the pink walls. He sighed.

"I was planning on renovating it and giving it a more elegant theme, but..." He stopped.

"It's come in handy now." He smiled, raising his hand and brushing it against my cheek.

"I am so...beyond happy that we found some time to go on this date, y/n." He said.

"Every moment with you feels like a dream." He added.

I widen my eyes, not sure what's happening to Colby.

Did he hit his head today or something?

But then I catch a movement in the corner of my eye, and I see several cameras flashing.

The realization downs on me..

He's already playing the part!
But surprisingly, he doesn't seem to have much experience with romantic phrases.
I guess he's much more used to bedding woman instead of wedding them.

We sit down at a table for two, opposite of each other. We both check out our respective drink menus, and surprised at the selection.

"Order whatever you'd like." He said.

There's one drink that stands out from the others: Love Milkshakes.

I glanced at the paparazzi preying at us through the window.

If we order this and act all lovey-dovey our date will be more convincing...
And I would love too see Colby's face when it arrives.

"You know what you want?" He asked. I got back to reality.

"I don't think I want anything." I said.

"This is making me stressful." I said looking at my hands.

Colby's face softens.

"How about you order some water?" He asked me.

"If anyone asks us about it, we'll just say you're steering clear of coffee and alcohol." He said.

"They'll think you're either pregnant or on a diet." I laugh.

"Yeah, that sounds acceptable." I said smiling.

I ordered a glass of water while Colby goes for some Irish coffee. A whole hour passes before we leave, and Colby leaves a huge tip on our way out.

Colby and I stepped out on the red carpet, and I am instantly blinded by camera flashes. There are journalists everywhere, screaming our names.

Wow, this is how it feels to be a star?

Sensing my hesitation, Colby smiles at me and takes my hand.