1,825 Days Without You

Chapter 12

Song for the chapter: Here We Go Again by Demi Lovato

Chapter 12

Carmen's POV

What? That was literally the last thing I was expecting. I don't even know how to answer that question. I mean 9,000 dollars is a ridiculous amount of money, and I could really use it. This is an entirely new country, I will be starting my first year in college, and neither I nor my mom have a job yet. Plus, I major in journalism, so seeing and experiencing life from a 'celebrity's' point of view can really help broaden my understanding of these people and ultimately help my writing. But by agreeing to do this, not only am I lying to the world, but I am also jeopardizing my privacy and self-respect. Someone is basically paying to me date Tristan. Also, I haven't met Violet before, but I have known Tristan for a long time, and I can tell he really loves her. I know I owe him nothing, but if it really means that much to him, I will do it out of the goodness in my heart.

What am I saying? If anything, he should be doing something for me. But I could really use the money. I sit here silently mentally weighing the pros and cons until I realize everyone in the room is staring at me.

"W-what? Why are you guys all staring at me," I suddenly feel really uncomfortable. I was never one of those girls who likes attention.

"Tristan has agreed to sign it, with permission from Violet of course. We are now waiting for your response," says one of the older women sitting at the head of the table.

"You're okay with this," I harshly whisper to Tristan.

"Its either this or I risk my real relationship and privacy. Plus, these people are the head of management.When they 'suggest' something, I can't exactly turn it down. So I don't really have a choice here," He snaps back.

I sigh and roll my eyes, "I guess I'll do it, where do I sign?"

After ten minutes of "sign here" and "initial there", we finally get through the whole contract.

"So basically you will be fake dating. Meaning, you must look and act like a real couple. We will be planning dates and sending over outfits for both of you, as well as tweeting and posting pictures on instagram for the both of you. With that being said we will need your twitter and instagram username and password, Carmen. Remember that you have agreed to comply with all of the rules listed in your contract; the most important being that this a 6-month deal. Therefore, I advise you two to refrain from fighting and uh catching feelings for a lack of better terms. Also, if this goes well, you can both sign another contract to lengthen the time from 6-months to 12-months and so on. Got it?" the older lady tells us.

"Yes," we say in unison.

What have I gotten myself into?