The Rival (Cowan&Riarkle Story)

July

Two more months were left until the contract ended.

Time was running out.

"So Rowan and Corey, tell us what its like being engaged at fifteen and seventeen?" Wendy asked the couple.

Everyone was raging on about their engagement, and people finally believed the fact Rowan never cheated on Corey.

Rowan smiled. "Its wonderful Wendy, I still can't  believe he asked me to marry him!" she squealed

Corey grinned. "Yeah and i can't believe she said yes! I'll be honest, i don't think were too young to be engaged because i know Rowan is going to be my wife someday." he smiled

"How did your parents handle the news? Have you guys picked a date?" Wendy asked

"Well our parents were shocked but we all sat down and agreed this engagement wasn't even a bad idea. We all came to the decision to be married after i graduate high school. Corey is entering his senior year in a few months, and i will only be a sophomore. We are going to be married in the month of July, two years from now" Rowan happily explained.

Wendy nodded. "Smart thinking you two! I'm happy to hear you will wait a little longer, and i certainly hope to expect an invite soon!" she laughed

Corey smiled. "Of course. I can't wait to marry this girl, our wedding will be the happiest day of my life"

The audience stood and applauded for the happy couple.

"Well folks, you heard it here first! Rowan and Corey will be married in July two years from now! Thank you all for watching, and a big thank you to the happy couple!" Wendy cheered.

Wendy turned to them. "Thanks again guys for coming to talk to me today, good luck with your engagement!" she walked off the set.

Corey sighed. "Its only been a month but damn, everyone is still raving about our engagement!" he laughed.

Rowan grinned. "Well you made a huge deal silly! How long do you think we should keep this engagement going? We both know we aren't getting married in two years" she smirked.

Corey and Rowan had decided to fake the engagement entirely. They realized they were too young to be really engaged, but they needed to save Rowan's reputation. In September when the contract would end, they would end their "engagement" and continue to be together. Marriage could wait another five years.

Corey laughed. "I know, i guess i just feel bad about lying to our families. They really want this wedding to happen"

She shrugged. "Its not like we won't ever get married. Just not now, or in two years" she laughed

Corey smiled. "I want you to keep that ring. I want it to remind you how much i really love you, and we will be married. I promise" he said

"Thank you Corey. You're my best friend and i can't wait for September. We can finally be together" she held his hand.

"Come on, lets go home" he said.

They both walked out hand in hand.

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I sat at the bar waiting for my drink. I'm surprised i actually got in, but i guess being famous really did help at times.

I took Rowan home, and i decided to relax a bit and grab a drink.

"Excuse me is someone sitting here?" she smiled at me.

A girl, maybe 21 or 20, came and sat down. She was older than eighteen for sure. She was grown, wearing a tight green dress, blonde hair. Extremely attractive.