Stranger Danger

Chaper 1

I was at the airport. The last place I saw my mother was at the airport 10 years ago.  My house is just 30 minutes from the airport so I walked there. No bags or anything, I just got my phone, my charger, wore my favorite grey hoody and black jeans and I left. Basically I ran away and this time for good. I rather be homeless than to live with those narcissistic people any day.
Standing by the entrance to the airport, I can feel the rush of cool breeze every time the door slides open. It was around 85 degrees outside and I was wearing a hoodie. My boobs are drowning in sweat and that cool breeze felt like heaven. I walked in and I sat down facing the window. I checked my phone. No missed called, no messages, nothing.I wasn't surprised. I looked at the clocked that was above my head. It was 5:23. I don't know what I'm going to do or where I'm going to live. But I'll find a way some how. If my mother was here, she would have been blowing up my phone. I had so many questions for her. Like why the fuck did you leave me with these people? I miss her a lot and honestly I don't even know why I always run away to the airport. I guess I secretly hope the universe feels sorry for me and a miracle will happen.  Nah. Life ain't sunshine and rainbows Tif. Just go ho-
"Excuse me" 
I turned around to find a tall, very handsome man staring at me. Holding a black leather duffle bag. I looked around to make sure he was really talking to me. I've never seen magazine model up close before. Who is he?
"Yes" I said in a cracked voice.
"Do you mind if I sit next to you to charge my phone?" He asked me.
I looked around again and I can see empty seats. So why the hell would he -
"I tried almost all the plugs down that way" he points
"Yeah they kinda don't work, so do you mind?"
First of all this is an airport, so all the plugs must work.I cleared my throat.
"Um ,yeah sure"
"My name is Keynah Shawn" he said stretching his hand out.
"Tiff" I said without shaking his hand.
Okay Tiff. Baby girl I know you are not stupid. He's either looking for a hooker or he really a undercover agent for HLS. Pick one.
"I'm not a hooker nor am I a terrorist."I said.
He laughed for like a minute straight until I joined him.
"Oh God no. Ha. Ha. " he said trying to catch his breath.
"Okay Can I be honest?, I saw you sitting here and I thought you might need some company and I also thought you were beau-"
"Please stop" I interrupted his sentence
This man is either crazy or blind. He look so freaking sexy in the white button up and black jeans, his hair is all wavy and the eyes , the hazel eyes? Come on. This man can have any girl he wants. Why me?
"Rude" he says while smiling.
This man must be made by the Gods.  The perfect sets of teeth too. I ain't buying it. I looked around the airport, I didn't know what I was looking for but all I saw was people struggling with suitcases and other waiting in line to check in.
" Lets cut the crap. What do you really want?" I said to him angrily.
The smile quickly ran from his face and there was a pause.
"Do you believe in love at first sight?" He said calmly.
Not this bullshit!
"Ha.You are joking right" I looked at him, he was serious. He clenches he jaw.
"No, I do not, we are not in a movie and love doesn't come my way" I said.
He open his mouth to say something but closed it and pause for a few seconds.
"Good, I want to make you an
offer " He said in a whisper.
Why is he whispering? Yup he's a lunatic. But I'm curious.
"Offer?" I asked
"Yes, you up for it or do you have some place to be"
"Well, I ah-" I started
"No you don't, look I need a date"
"I already told you, I'm not a hooker"
He rested his head in his hand
"No, not a hooker, I just need a date for this trip" he said looking at me.
I scan him from head to toe and notice his initials on his bag. He's rich. Let's see what on the table for me.
"Why do you need a date for this trip, don't you have friends or I don't know, an actual girlfriend?"
"Yes I have friends and no on the girlfriend part but they all cancelled on me for a vacation in Bora Bora" he rolled his eyes.
Cute.
"Okay. So please explain to me why you need a stranger to be your date for this trip" I said
" I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend for a month so that I can close a deal with a very, very important person. See, if I don't prove to him that I'm responsible and have a significant other my family will be in deep shit. I promise I'll explain the details to you if you agree"
"Shawn, right? Ok Look I'm not the type of girl to just get on a plane with a stranger and -"
"I'll pay you 2 million"
TWO MILLION. What the hell. I can't take that, but I need the money. I can use it to find my mother and build a life for myself. I have nothing to lose.
"When do I start?"
"Do you have a passport?" He said in a
"No, why do I need a passport?"
"Because we're going to Italy"
"Italy!!" I replied in shocked
What the hell did I just agreed to. I guess he saw the worried look on my face
" Tiffanie, Nothing is going to happen to you, your completely safe with me. If you ever feel uncomfortable while on this trip let me know and you can cancel whenever" he said in the most calming voice ever.
"You just agreed to travel half way across the globe with a man you know nothing about for 2 million dollars?" I said loud enough for him to here me.
"Basically, yeah" he said looking at his phone.
"What's your last name Tiffanie? "
"Burgesses" I replied.
"Be right back" he said while dialing a number.
He walked away leaving his leather duffle bag with me. I must have been waiting about an hour for Shawn to return. I started to think I was dreaming.

"Tiffanie, Tiffanie" Shawn poked me in the side and I jumped out of my nap. I had no idea I fell asleep.
"Ticklish huh" he said smiling with food in his hand.
"Yea. Where have you been, I thought this was a dream" I looked at my phone and it was almost 11.
"Getting you a passport" he said handing me the food "Ready?"
This man bought me food I'm in love.
"Yeah when do we leave ?" I asked him
"Now" Shawn replied.
"Now?"
There's no turning back now.