Fake Love | G.D

[one]

- a week later

My phone buzzes on my nightstand and I roll over to get it, it's a text from Amanda; Grayson will pick you up at 8.

It's been a week since Grayson and I signed the contract and we haven't spoken since. Tonight is our first 'date' and even though it's not real I still feel nervous. Grayson seemed pissed that I signed the contract but I hope he's over that by now because we'll be spending the next year of our lives together.

It's 6pm and I haven't started getting ready yet, instead I'm still in bed surrounded by junk food, binge watching Stranger Things.

There's a knock on the door and Marley, my dog, gets up and runs to it barking. I pause the episode I'm on and groan while getting out of bed.

"Hi" I smile politely when I open the door to a random girl, "can I help you?"

"Chloe?" she asks and I nod hesitantly, "my name is Roxy, Amanda sent me" she reaches her hand out and I shake it, "she didn't tell you I was coming?" she asks.

"No she didn't mention it" I tell her and invite her inside, "what is it she sent you for?"

"I'm here to get you ready for your date" she smiles, "I'm doing your makeup, your hair and I have an outfit for you"

"Really?" I ask surprised, "I think we're just going out for dinner"

"I know but since you're going to be Amanda's next client, she wants you looking your best in front of the cameras" she explains while wheeling her makeup case into my living room.

Marley follows her excitedly and begins to jump up on her. He's a big dog but still acts like a puppy, getting excited when new people come over.

"Sorry" I apologise pulling Marley away from her, "I can put him in my room if you want?" I offer incase she's uncomfortable around him.

"No, it's fine" she smiles, "he's adorable" she compliments while petting him, "what's his name?"

"Marley" I smile proudly probably looking stupid.

Living in a small apartment with a big dog doesn't seem like a good idea but when you're living alone, nothing sounds better than coming home to a big furry friend. It's not cruel either, I may not have a backyard for him but he gets everything he needs. Two walks a day, lots of exercise and lots of love.

"Have you had a shower yet?" Roxy asks and I shake my head, "ok go have one now, I'll set everything up and I'm fine with Marley" she assures me when she sees me look at him and then her.

"Thanks and make yourself at home, there's snacks and stuff in the kitchen if you're hungry" I tell her before going in for a shower.

After a quick shower I get changed into some comfy clothes and go back out to the living room with a towel wrapped around my hair.

"Ready?" Roxy asks.

"Yep, whenever you are" I say and sit in the kitchen stool that she brought into the middle of my living room.

"Are you nervous for tonight?" she asks as she applies my primer and foundation.

"A little, but I'm just trying to remind myself that this isn't real and I shouldn't be" I explain and she nods understandingly, "I mean it is real but I-"

"It's ok, I know about the contract" she cuts me off as I begin panicking, "and no it's not a real date but he's a real guy and like it or not you do have a real relationship, a professional relationship. So of course you're nervous, it's like going out with someone from work for the first time, you're nervous because you want him to like you" she states making so much sense.

Almost two hours later I'm finally ready. My makeup is bronze and dewy, making my skin look gorgeous. She then curled my hair and gave me my outfit to change into which is a tight cream body con dress with matching heels and an oversized denim jacket.

"What do you think?" Roxy asks standing behind me as I look at myself.

"I love it, you done an amazing job!" I squeal excitedly and she seems just as excited.

In the past two hours we've instantly become best friends. I've learned that she's also Amanda's best friend, a makeup artist and a stylist.

"Amanda just text me and said you need to post a picture on Instagram and Twitter and make sure they're off private" she says reading the message off her phone.

"Oh, how come?" I ask handing her my phone to take a picture of me.

"So everyone can find Grayson's mystery girl" she smirks, "now smile" she says and takes a few pictures, "you're good to go" she says after taking the last picture.

A few minutes later when Roxy's getting ready to leave there's a knock on the door.

"That must be Grayson!" she smiles, "what are you waiting for? Answer it" she grins looking more excited than I am.

I take one final look in the mirror before going to open the door. Grayson looks very intimidating just looking at the ground until he looks up at me and smiles.

"Hey" he smiles, "these are for you" he says handing me a small bouquet of red roses.

"They're gorgeous, thank you" I smile bringing him inside for a minute so I can grab my stuff.

"Roxy?" he asks when he walks into my living room and finds Roxy on the couch petting Marley.

"Grayson hi!" she smiles getting up to embrace him in a hug.

"What are you doing here?" the two of them fall into a conversation while I go into the kitchen in search of a vase for the roses.

I come back into the living room with my clutch, keys and phone ready to go. "Where's Roxy?" I ask trying to hide the fact that I'm disappointed she left without saying goodbye.

"She's putting her stuff in her car, I said we'd meet her downstairs" he explains and I nod.

"Bye Marley" I smile petting him before leaving and notice that Grayson kept a good distance between him and Marley.

"Afraid?" I ask as I'm locking my door.

"Of the dog?" he asks and I nod, "no I'm allergic" he tells me as we walk towards the elevator.