Chemistry (Otis Milburn)

20

"What do you mean I'd have to choose?" 

 "Does Otis know about these rumors?" Tyler asked.

"I- I don't know. He hasn't mentioned it to me yet so I-"

"Don't mention anything if he doesn't say anything to you so the plan can go as follows without any interferences." He demanded.

"Plan? What plan?" I was starting to get worried-not for myself-but for Otis. 

"We have created a-timeline- per say, for you that'll not only clear this up but take your career into the next level." Amy stepped forward and began to explain. 

"You're going to perform a publicity stunt." 

"Which means I'm-" 

"That's right. You're going to publicly "date" someone for a certain amount of time. This will attract the public's attention towards the both of you and will shut down rumors that were previously created from the photo of you and Ethan."

"It's Otis." 

"Same thing. Now what do-"

I furiously jumped out of the chair. "No! It's not the same thing! This- all of this, what is this? For what reason? Why can't I just shut down the dating rumors and move on with my fucking life?" 

"Vivienne, then you'd still be friends with Otis, and actions would speak louder than words. Either you keep Otis out of your life for good, or go with this publicity stunt."

"And what if I decide to tell Otis what's going on? I can't hurt his feelings and leave like that. I just can't." 

"You can remain friends with him while you are dating who we have in mind- and also, if you care about him, we can guarantee the last thing you want to do is tell Otis." Tyler gave a subtle smirk.

"Are you threatening Otis? You're not going to get near him so you better stay the fuck away from him!" I was so furious I felt tears build up in my eyes. Otis may have hurt me, but he didn't deserve to be involved in any of this since he did nothing wrong form just being my friend when I'm the reason there's photos of us online.

"Then follow our orders and your friend will be fine. If only you realized this is for your own good. Anyways! So what's it going to be, Vivienne? Ready to meet your new beau?" Tyler eagerly rubbed his hands together.

I death stared every single one of them in silence and sat back in my chair.

"Who is he?" 

Amy smiled and picked up the phone, dialing a number. "Hello? Vivienne has agreed. You can tell Nick Robinson that we are on board. She's ready to meet him."