The Broken Girl Meets Mr. CEO

23| Kendra

sorry for any mistakes :(

Kendra's POV

I don't know what I'm walking into but I know at the same time. Have you ever felt like that? I step into his office cautiously, but bravely at the same time.

The first thing I saw was Eric standing by his desk. His back was turned towards me so I don't think he knows that I'm in here. I stood still as he took off his jacket and all that was under was a buttoned up white shirt and the black tie remained. He loosened the tie and slid it off putting it on his desk and turned around to put the jacket on the back of his chair behind his desk.

That is when he looked up at me. He stood back up straight, "Have you ever heard of knocking Miss.Peterson?"

I smile sweetly, "Oh I have, but I just thought I wouldn't need to use that knowledge at the moment."

He smirked, "You defiantly have a smart mouth."

I rolled my eyes and walked over to his desk. I sat down in one of the chairs opposite of him.

"You wanted to discuss the contract. Right?" I asked.

He sat down in his chair after me and nodded his head, "Correct."

"Well, let's talk. I may or may not be considering this."

"And which one is it?" He asked.

"Well, you'll find out by the time I leave here." I responded.

He narrowed his eyes before clearing his throat, "What do you wish to discuss Miss.Peterson?" He asked.

  "What do I get in return of a year as your cover girlfriend?" I ask first.

  "Well, it says it in the contract. You will be getting a certain amount of money every month. Plus the salary you make from your job with your friend. That is if you still want it."

"I do." I responded.

He nodded his head, "We can make that work. Is there anything else you want to discuss?" He asks while sliding the contract in front of me.

I glanced down at the contract before looking back up at him, "What are the rules?" I ask.

He clears his throat, "You will go with me to events and portray yourself as my girlfriend. You are to keep this to yourself and-"

  "I have to tell Celeste." I stated.

  He furrowed his brows, "And why is that?"

  "Because she's my friend and I'm gonna tell her. I need someone to vent to when you get annoying."

  If I saw right, I think I saw Eric roll his eyes, "We can do that as long as she signs that she won't tell anyone."

I nodded, "Continue then please."

"As I was saying, you would accompany me to events, some meetings, and of course to my parents for family dinner once a week. Besides your friend -"

  "Celeste." I added.

  He nodded, "Besides Celeste, no one is to know about the contract. From the time you sign the contract to the time it is finished, you will be known as my girlfriend and that is including, my staff.

  "Wouldn't people get suspicious since I'm still working for you?" I ask, my brows furrowed.

  He leaned back in his chair, "I'm gonna leave that one up to you since you decided you wanted to keep your job."

  I nodded my head slowly already starting to imagine what to say to Hannah and all the staff members at Kinsley products.

  "Now, is there anything else or do you have your final answer?" He asked folding his hands over top the desk. He looked very business like and it made me a little intimidated to know that if I sign this contract, I will be his official fake girlfriend for a year.

  "What about signs of affection?" I ask lastly. I don't think I can handle full on kissing this man. I haven't kissed any one in years. It was a stranger the night after I ran away from life. I pushed those memories in the back of my head and waited for his answer.

"Kisses on the cheek will be enough in the publics and my families eyes." He said I immediately smiled at the thought of having dinner with his family every week now. I loved his family, especially his sister.

  I nodded my head, "I can deal with that."

  He smirked and I sort of knew what was coming, "Thar is unless you would like more. Then, I would be happy to oblige."

  I rolled my eyes, "No, but thanks for the offer." I reply, smiling sweetly.

"Suit yourself Miss.Peterson." He says with a wink, "So, do we have a deal?"

I looked down at my lap and considered all of the positives and the negatives. I would be getting a lot of money. I could help Celeste get the place she wanted. I could do so many things with the money. The negatives didn't matter that much to me. Eric Kinsley, I could handle.

I don't have a real future planned out for me because my past is so heavy. That makes me wonder. What do I have to lose?

There is no real reason why I shouldn't be his fake girlfriend for one year. Just thinking about contracting my parents and showing them how far I've grown and how much I want him back, with me. Now that I would be financially able.

I looked back up at Eric, "Yes, we do." I answered finally.

He grinned, "Wonderful, all you have to do is sign the third, seventh, and ninth page in that contract. My signatures are already there. You are to keep this to yourself until Celeste has signed."

I nodded, "I'll ask her to sign it before the day is over."

  "I will be leaving at 6, so let's make it before then since your shift doesn't end until 7."

  I nodded my head, "I'll do that."

  "Wonderful, just sign those pages and then we will be fine here and I'll talk to you soon."

  I sighed and skimmed over the pages before signing the ones I had to sign. It was final now. I was going to be Eric Kinsley's girlfriend to everyone else. I did not see this happening the day he walked into the restaurant. I honestly never thought I would ever step foot into this building.

  "We have a deal Miss.Peterson." Eric finally said and held his hand out for me to shake and I did.

  I don't know what I got myself into. I don't know where this would go. I guards I'll just have to wait and see.

I hope you liked this chapter. I know, I know, I know I haven't updating in like 3 months, but that was because I was super busy with school and everything. Now, I will be updating every Sunday or Monday. Since I have been gone for a while I thought you deserve two updates though so the next update will be tomorrow at the latest. It is already written but I want to look it over and add a few things. Then, on Sunday or Monday I will update every week from now on :)

Question - How do you feel about Kendra signing the contract?

Thanks XOXO,
Kelly

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