Let's pretend (book 1)

Chapter 3: full of surprises

Elise Collins P.O.V

I looked at my now opened door from which Marc came in casually as if he owned the place. I raised an eyebrow "Marc? What are you doing here?"

"I missed you, I came over to see you"

"Ok..." I looked at the keys he was holding. It was a large set of keys.

"Hummm it smells good. You made breakfast?"

"Can I ask you a question?" I asked him ignoring his question and not even inviting him in.

"You just did love"

I shook my head "How did you get that key?" I asked pointing at the keys in his hand. "I don't remember giving you a key. I would never give a key to someone I met a week ago." I stated folding my arms on my chest and eyeing him, waiting for my answer.

"Let's not waste time on details love. I'm hungry I'd like to have breakfast with you if you haven't already eaten."

I couldn't believe him. I was fuming by now shaking my head furiously. Without thinking I reached out and snatched the key set from his hand taking out my apartment key. "I don't know how you got this, or why you would even have a copy. I can't understand how you can come to my home uninvited and make yourself comfortable. And I surely would love it if you stopped calling me 'love' it fucking irritates me!"

"Woo, what happened to the posed Elise? Where did she go? You seemed to have great fun last night. So I thought I might surprise you today. As for the key, I told you. Details. Not important".

"Fun? Oh no I had no fun at all. It actually made me realize something, want to know what?"

When he said nothing and kept looking at me funny, I thought I should use the situation I was in with my boss. Marc seemed to be sick in the head. Maybe he was a psycho? He had a fucking copy of my keys! How? I still couldn't wrap my head around it.

"Well you see last night was a disaster. I was only smiling and laughing to you so I didn't hurt your feelings. And when I got home I realized I didn't want to keep seeing you. I realized I was just trying to forget my ex by dating you and it was a waste of time. How can I forget a Greek god? So I'm sorry I've been a bitch, but I can't see you anymore. I'm back with my ex."

"Ex? I thought you never had a real boyfriend? You're lying; I don't know why you're trying to drive me away. If it's because of the keys incident it won't happen again I'm sorry. But please don't lie to me"

"Oh but I'm not. I'm back with him and he's here right now. Zachary?" I called out and soon a smirking Zachary emerged from the kitchen.

"Yes baby? Who's that?" Wow! He really got into the role.

"Doesn't matter baby" I said wrapping an arm around his waist and looked at Marc "see? I told you I wasn't lying" I smiled sweetly and innocently.

"Lying about what baby?" Zachary asked me pretending he didn't hear a word but I was sure he heard everything or he wouldn't be helping me now.

"Lying about getting back with you" I said looking up at him and something flickered in his eyes as he smiled and leaned down taking me by surprise. He kissed my lips softly. I didn't have time to process and to explain what I felt. But 'Amazing' was an understatement.

"And I'll never let you go again". I knew it was just for the act, but for some reason it made my heart flutter.

"Not to interrupt this disgusting interaction, I'm leaving. You'll be hearing about me soon Collins."