"It's a tempting offer I must say" I said as I looked down. "But I must decline" "What? Why?" I shook my hands. "I don't want to whore around for a letter of recommendation." "What do you mean?" He asked with hesitation. "My pride is bigger than that" I untied my hair only to tie it again. He ran a finger through his hair before looking at me again. "You get to meet Edward Smith. Your literal role model." "I'll meet him myself when I'm rich and successful" I smiled. ..................................................................... The classic fake relationship trope except it's totally real and totally classic.