My Fiancé's Best Friend

A Deal is Made

No, no, no, no, nooooo, this cannot be happening right now. Why are they here? Where did they come from and how do they know where we are. I tried as best to hard my face as I could and I didn't have to put in much effort because River's broad shoulders helped me with the work. He was facing the paparazzi while shielding me from them. This isn't real, why did I get myself into this. I wanted to be out of the public eye, yet here I was, being in it, all up in it.

River started speaking and the flashing lights died down, all of a sudden he pulls me from behind him and the next thing I know I'm right next to him, taking out a single shot from each camera.

"River, what are you doing? These pictures will be plastered everywhere," I said trying to talk as quietly as possible.

"Relax, the only way we can escape this is by me making them an offer."

"What offer?"

"Well they can have only one picture of us and discard the others. They can say what they want about it but if I see any other picture published than the one they are taking out now, their careers in the media will be over."

"Will this really work?" I asked in disbelief, because judging from past experiences the media didn't really give a damn.

"Yes it will because they got their picture and I know each and every one of them standing before us. Now let me get you home," he said and he opened my car door for me. As soon as he did all the paparazzi scattered, man River Smith is powerful.

Just as I was adjusting my seatbelt, he bent down by my window and stared at me. At first it was weird but then we both burst out laughing because the situation was hilarious. How did we both end back up here? We got what we wanted yet here we were, together, cheating on our partners. Oh god, Terry.

"River I need to go."

"Yeah, I know, I wish you didn't have to though. I wish you never got on that plane and I wished you responded to my proposal," he said deflated.

'Wait River, what proposal?"

"It doesn't matter, it's too late now. We are both on two different islands from now on. You're gonna be someone's wife and I am going to be someone's father. We should be proud and happy."

"You don't sound proud or happy, why?"

"Because a year ago I wanted this, but now I don't really know. Good night Sophia, thank you for dinner. This won't happen again, I promise," and with that he kissed me on my cheek and walked away. I drove off immediately and cried my eyes out all the way home.

I pulled into the drive way and sat there for about fifteen minutes attempting to make the tears stop. Who knew that my heart would pain this way over River Smith, I am in love with him. This is not right, I am supposed to love Terry, he is all I've ever wanted, right?

I looked at myself in the rear view mirror to make sure that I looked okay and that's when I noticed that there was a black car parked on the other side of the lot. Please don't tell me that bitch is back. I immediately exited my car and stormed into the house.

"Terrance Agard that bitch better not be he..." I stopped mid sentence as I saw Terry in deep discussion with three men dressed in suits, "..um hello," was all I could get out.

"Hey babe," Terry said as he walked up to me, "these men are here from the FBI."

"FBI?"

"Yes mamm, my name is agent Ross, this is agent Peters and Warner and we are here to help you," a tall tan skinned man said as he indicated to a blonde haired Peters and a short and well built Warner. They both nodded and I felt Terry trying to get me to sit down.

"To what do we owe this pleasure gentlemen?" I asked and I squeezed Terry's hand because I really didn't like the feel of this room.

"Well, to make things short, we know that Terrance Agard is Ian's son," shit did Ross say what I think he said.

I felt Terry squeeze my hand and I looked into his eyes and I saw fear. What are they going to do to us?

"You do not to be afraid though, as long as you both cooperate with us, nothing would happen to you," blondie stated.

"And how exactly are we going to cooperate?" I asked and I knew that they were discussing things from before but I needed to hear it with my own two ears.

Agent Warner spoke up this time, "We need you to find out who are his people on the outside."

"Are you fucking insane!" I heard myself yell.

"They are very much sane baby," Terry said and i now understood why he was afraid.

"I know how it sounds but I assure you that you will be safe" Ross stated.

"Are you kidding me? Safe? Are we forgetting that he had his ex kidnapped and held for ransom just last year? Why didn't you protect her?" I asked fuming, they are clearly delusional.

"Mrs. Smith was safe until she decided to come back into the public eye. I assure you Miss Lewis, I will guard you with all my might," Peters stated, wait was this idiot flirting with me?

"I hear what you all are saying but my father is a very talented man with many loyal people on the outside. How are we even sure that one of you or maybe all of you are working for him?" Terry asked and I secretly applauded him for making that statement.

"Well Mr. Agard, the agency does know who you are and we also know that Miss Lewis is also aware. We also know that you will be his successor which makes you every bit of a criminal as he is which in return makes Miss Lewis an accessory. So you really only have one option if you do not want to face jail time and that is to cooperate with us fully," Ross said and I knew he meant business just by his tone.

"Are you positive that we will be safe?" I asked one more time.

"I give you my word that the agency would protect you from all harm," Ross replied and he looked genuine.

I looked up at Terry and his eyes told me that we should agree, after all I didn't want to go to jail. I looked back at the agents and nodded, indicating that I agree.

"Great, we will begin when the final people arrive," Warner said.

"Final people?" Terry and I said at the same time.

Before anyone could respond, in walked Gia, River and Caroline with the baby.

A/N

** Hi guys I am sooooo sorry about how long this took but I will make it up to you. Don't forget to click the star. So many surprises coming in the next chapter ahhhhhhh!!!!!