DISGUISE

Chapter : 17

Edward ran towards the bus station when he saw Peter waiting for him.

I didn't make you wait for long, did I?*Edward asked him and took off his fake moustache and beard while getting inside the car*

Eric Anderson?*Jack said in shock*

(Some time ago)

Grace and Jack were on their way towards Grace's house and suddenly jack started rubbing his head.

Jack, you're good?*Grace asked him*

I'm trying to feel good Grace but I think I'm having a really bad headache *He said*

Can you tolerate until we reach home?*Grace asked him*

I think we should cancel tonight's night out babe, I think I just need some sleep, I didn't know that my headache will increase gradually, I thought I'd be fine but *Jack said and Grace interrupted him by saying "you had a headache all the time and you didn't even bother to tell me? "*she said worryingly*

As I said, I thought it won't last long*Jack said*

I think I should just go back to my house, get some sleep and enjoy the very next day with my girlfriend*He said and smiled*

Jack dropped Grace to her house.

Good night love*Jack kissed her*

Good night and call me if you need anything*she said and went inside her house*

I'm sorry for lying Grace, but I need to make sure who he is and I can't put you in any kinda trouble*Jack mumbled*

Jack's house was not too far away from Grace's house but instead of going back to his house, he strolled towards Autumn's house.

After walking for a while he finally saw Autumn and Edward walking towards her house but stopped for some reasons.
He saw Edward looking at his mobile phone and saying something to Autumn.

Jack hid behind a car when he saw Edward going back to somewhere and Autumn reaching towards her home.

Without wasting another second, Jack started following Edward quietly when Autumn went inside her house.

Everything was going well until he saw Edward running towards a car as he removed his fake beard and moustache while going inside, just to reveal his true identity to Jack.

Eric Anderson! *Jack said in shock*

(Next morning)

But why they went back yesterday? I could've given the interview already and spend the whole day with her.
Last night, I just confessed that I like her and I didn't even explain anything properly because you texted me *Eric said annoyingly to Susan as she was selecting Eric's outfit for the interview*

Come on Eric, I told you it was a technical issue and we are not going back tomorrow, you can still spend time with her.*Susan said*

I think you should wear this black shirt and blue denim jeans, comfortable and cool *She said and showed him the outfit*

Black chinos*Eric said while texting Autumn*

Okay *Susan said*

Eric dropped his phone when he saw Autumn video calling him.

Susan*he said nervously*

What?*Susan said and looked at him*

Autumn's video calling me*he said*

What are you waiting for? Pick up *she said and smiled*

Oh man, where's the moustache and beard? *Susan started panicking the moment she realised that Eric wasn't in his disguise.

Here..here.., I found it*she said and helped Eric with his disguise*

Hey.. *coughs* hey, Autumn*Edward said as he picked up the call while constantly caressing his beard to make sure it was glued perfectly*

Edward, I wanted to say this in person but you got some work suddenly.
*Autumn said while looking down*

I didn't intend to hurt your feelings last night,I mean if I did..by mistake..umm*she said and looked at Edward*

Edward!*she paused while staring at his face*

Edward panicked and started touching his face to make sure everything was fine.

What...i.. mean.. Is there something wrong with my face?*he said with a trembling voice*

Your eyes.
Your eyes are black? *she said*

What.. What? No, absolutely not *he said while fake giggling*

He looked at Susan who gestured that he forgot to put on his lenses in rush.

I forgot.. I mean.. I'm wearing black contact lenses *he said*

Wow!*Autumn said*

Why..why you asked tho?*he asked hesitantly*

Because you're looking good *she said and smiled*

Ah! Thanks *he said*

Autumn was looking at Edward without saying a word.

You were saying something about last night? *Edward broke the silence as he was really nervous*

Oh yes, I'm sorry Edward for last night, I am really not sure about anything right now because I'm thinking about so many things simultaneously like my final year project, my dream job and then you..
*she said in rush*

I mean.. Ah! Edward, can we meet? If..if possible? *she asked*

Yeah,we can meet.. Umm tomorrow?*he said and looked at Susan*

Susan gave him a thumbs-up sign

Yeah tomorrow, are you free tomorrow?*He asked her*

Tomorrow's cool, done *she said and smiled *

Edward? Is there anyone in your room? Are you in the middle of something? I will call you later then*She said*

My.. My room, I'm at the office..I mean Eric is here he has an interview today, in the evening *He lied*

Eric? ERIC ANDERSON? YOU'RE IN A SAME ROOM WITH ERIC, can I please say hi to him *Autumn said ebulliently*

He WAS.... here, Autumn, he's a busy guy you know *Edward said*

But you said "Eric is here" *Autumn said and pouted while crossing her arms*

Did I? I don't think so *Edward lied again*

Okay, text me when you're free or I'll see you tomorrow directly then *she said in low voice and sighed*

Are you sad?*Edward asked her*

Nah! *she said at looked at Edward*

Do you wanna come here to see Eric's interview live? *he asked her*

An instant smile brightened up her face
Is that possible?*she asked*

That's why I'm asking *Edward smiled*

Yessssss*she said being cheerful*

Okay okay, go and get ready then, you've less than an hour, I'll pick you up *he said while literally adoring the way she smiles*

Alright! See you soon *she said before hanging up*

Eric smiled while putting down his phone on the table. He looked at Susan who was giving him a questionable and confused look while standing right in front of him with arms crossed.

How? *Susan asked him*

How Edward's gonna pick her up to bring her here to the live interview of Eric Anderson?*Susan asked him annoyingly*

Thank you so much for reading. #SpreadLove #RespectEveryone #NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all.