Fake Romantics

Chapter 3

One week later..
I'd been busy with getting ready for tour. Haven't really talked to Natalia since that night, it was a big mistake. I woke up late, since I finally had a day off before my life became crazy once again. I headed to take a shower, and got ready for a relaxing day at home. It's around 10:30 when I got a text from Natalia
Natalia- hey Justin!! Wanna go grab a coffee?
Justin- sure nat!! How does Starbucks in 10 sound?
Natalia- perfect:))
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I headed on my way to Starbucks. A few people came up to me and asked for a picture or autograph. When I was finished I started walking. When I got there I ordered a coffee and sat down in the farthest booth away from everyone, in the corner and read the newspaper. I check my watch to see that it had been 15 minutes, and she should be here. As right on cue, she came in. She was wearing a simple pair of jeans and button up shirt.

"Hey Nat, over here" I said waving, she turned and her eyes met mine and she smiled.

She walked over to me and sat down in the seat across from me. "How have ya been?" I asked.

"You know the usual."

"You wanna coffee?"

"Yea, I'll get it." She offered.

"No let me." I said getting up and ordering it for her.

Once I got the coffee I make my way back to the booth. "Thanks."

"Don't mention it."

We talk for a while before she said, "Hey, can I ask you something?"

"Yea sure what's up?" I asked, looking into her beautiful brown eyes.

"Umm so my mom is getting married, again, and she kinda wants to meet my nonexistent boyfriend, so I was wondering if you could be my fake boyfriend for the day." She bit her lip as being nervous of my response.

"Uh, well." I said, not really knowing what to say or do. "Why can't you feel your mom you don't have one?"

"She is always on my case about my dating life and when I get a boyfriend she wants to meet him, so I kinda just told her I had one to get her off my back." She cracked her knuckles.

"Gee, um, I guess I could." I shrugged.

"Great thank you so much." She smiled.

"Yeah, no problem, when's the wedding?" I tilted my head with a smile.

"In about a week." She reached out for my hand, "But we leave the day after tomorrow to Paris to be present for the bachelor and bachelorette party. Oh and just try not make feel uncomfortable or make a fool of yourself."

"Wow. Paris. I gotta get myself a suit." I talked fast.

"Don't worry, about the suit I can handle that. I just need to know measurements and sizes." Natalia touched my hand to calm me.

After a little more talking we both headed on our ways back home. I ended up inviting Timbo and Pharrell over for some drinks. We all talked and got a little drunk, but I still could not get why Natalia wanted me to be her fake boyfriend. This might end up being harder than I thought it would be.
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Natalia was at the bridal store the next day, trying on one of bride maid dresses she was going to wear at the wedding. As the women who worked there put on the tight light pink strapless dress on her, Olivia called.

When she answered the phone, Natalia could tell that her mom was very excited for the wedding, and she was too. "How's planning the wedding, coming along?"

"Great! Axel and I are ready for the wedding. We can't wait. You're coming with your boyfriend on Thursday, right?" Olivia asked.

"Yes, Mom." Natalia posed while the women tied the dress' bow in front. "My boyfriend's already excited to come see you."

"I'm so proud that you finally have a boyfriend! Oh, how I waited so long." Olivia giggled. "So tell me about your boyfriend?" Nosy, Olivia.

Natalia sighed. "Well, um, he is a singer/song writer/musician."

"Ooh, tell me how he looks like. Is he sexy?" Olivia asked.

"He has brown curly hair, lovely ocean blue eyes. He's very handsome, at times silly and funny. A gentleman, with a southern voice. And he's at times looks nerdy cute." Natalia began to twirl her curly dark hair.

"Aww, I can't wait to meet him." Olivia giggled.

"He can't wait either." Natalia smiled. "Olivia, we need you here." Natalia heard in the background. Well that's my cue, I'll see you in two days darling"

"Bye, Mom, I love you." The woman finished dressing Natalia up.

"I love you too sweetie," she hung up.

Natalia tossed her phone toward the row of chairs that stood in front of her. "You ready, Miss?" One of the ladies asked.

"Yes." Natalia turned around and looked at the mirror. She looked hot. Just a dash of make up and fixing her hair she might have rocked the spotlight. She was the maid of honor.

"What do you think, Miss?" The same lady asked.

"I love it!"
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Natalia woke up to find herself on the couch. She couldn't believe that tomorrow she was leaving to Paris with Justin. The thing that bothered her was about the whole thing with Justin. Was she really going to pull this off? What was going to happen after?? Would they still be friends? These were the thoughts that
Natalia had thought about the past couple days. And boy was she starting get nervous about it the more she thought about it.

Natalia decided to get her nails done today so they would be set for the wedding on Saturday. She headed to the salon and waited for her turn. Once she was called she decided on getting French tips on her nails, and her toes. She was going to France after all. She paid before heading back home.

She got home and gazed at the dress she was wearing at the wedding and got everything she needed for tomorrow all ready, because she knew tomorrow was going to be one nerve racking day for her. She decided to get a good night sleep, because she knew she was going to need it for the day ahead of her.

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Chapter written by Megan, edited by Jenny