Owned

C10: Balls and Bitches

DEV POV

I'm blown away by all the people here tonight, and all the compliments I've been getting. This is like a dream. I can actually be myself because Chris is actually being polite, and acting how a boyfriend should. He brings me over to Mr. Johnson, who he was talking to with on the phone earlier.

"Mr. Johnson, nice to see you again." He says

"Nice to see you too Chris." He responds in a deep husky voice. He's about 6'5 at least, muscular build, and a lil on the bald side.

"I'd like to formally introduce you to my girlfriend Isabelle." Chris says

I put my hand out to shake his hand, but he gives me a hug me instead.

"I never thought I'd see this guy have a girlfriend. I mean, he's a lot to handle just having as a good friend." He tells me

"No doubt about that." I say with a slight laugh

"Not only that but he got a beautiful woman. She's beautiful Chris." He says

"Inside and out." Chris responds

I look at him and smile. I don't know if he bullshitting again, but I like hearing it.

"I would like to know how you two met, I mean it has to be some story."

Oh it is. Chris grips my hand a little tighter and begins to speak.

"Well you-" But Mr. Johnson cuts him off

"Chris, let Isabelle get a chance to speak." He looks at me so I tell him.

"Well... he was guest speaking at a seminar. I'm a current business major, set to graduate in a couple months. I was so intrigued on how he spoke, and just the advice he'd give. I went to three of them. He didn't notice me. I sat in the back, and this was before I knew he owned this place. Cause you see, I work here." I tell him

His eyes sparkle with interest and I continue. This isn't all a lie.

"And well one day I accidentally ran into him, he looked at me and he said 'Do I know you?' I apologized and I told him I'd been to his seminar before. And it just took of from there. Talks and lunches when we could cause he was busy, and I was working. Then one day, he asked me to be his girlfriend. And I admit I was a lil scared at first because dating a celeb like him? That comes with a lot of baggage. But I realized it was worth it because I loved the person he was. I'd say we're pretty much opposites, but that's why we work so well with each other. We balance each other out." I finish.

"That's a genuine love story right there, I'm very happy for you Chris. Not only this but all your successes in music, business and art." He tells him

Chris smiles at me, and I can tell he's impressed.

"I don't think I could do all of it without Isabelles support." He says putting his arm around my waist.

"Behind every great man, is an remarkable woman." Mr. Johnson says.

Some people come to talk to Mr. Johnson, so Chris and I excuse ourselves to sit down and get a drink. He hands me a glass of wine.

"I don't drink." I tell him

"Oh, I'm sorry." He says and hands me a glass of water.

"Thank you."

"I'm impressed with you." He says resting his hand on my thigh. I shudder at his touch. This is something I have to get used to.

"I'm just making it believable." I tell him

"I do remember you from those seminars. You always left me notes." He says looking at me and smiling.