The song on the side "She's Kinda Hot" by 5 Seconds of Summer has nothing to do with the chapter I am just in love with it at the moment :)

As we walked into McDonalds I was hit with the smell of cheap fast food and the sound of kids yelling. It had been a while since I've been here and the smell of fresh fries filled my nose making my stomach growl loudly. The place was pretty busy for a Monday with a few little kids running to the in door playground, and a few teenagers laughing and talking about random things. As I waited in line next to a quiet Liam a little girl about 7 years old caught my attention. I watched as she twirled around tables in a bright red shirt that had a heart on it with a blue and pink tutu around her waist. Her brown hair was in 2 pigtails and a giant grin was spread across her face her two front teeth showing.

I knew I was probably staring at her like a weirdo but I couldn't help it. I loved how she didn't match and that she didn't care that people were watching her dancing around. Who I assumed was her mother sat off to the side smiling fondly at her daughter as she giggled and paraded around. A wave of sadness and jealously washed over me. The feeling wasn't anything new to me but it still hurt every time I saw a mother and daughter. Not having a mother around and seeing other girls with theirs always made me feel sad that I didn't have one and jealous because I wanted one. I wanted a mom who I could tell everything too, someone who would look at me like the mom is doing to the little girl; like I was her entire universe. A mom who would be cheering me on no matter what I did and helping me up when I fell.

The older I got the worse I seemed to feel when seeing sights like that. When I was younger I use to think my mom would come back for me, that I would always have someone there for me. But as I aged I knew she wasn't coming back and that I was all on my own. You don't realize it but the older you get the more you need your mom. As a teenager you didn't want anything to do with her and as the world starts to become bigger and heavier you need someone there to help with the weight.

With a nudge on my arm I looked away from the mother and daughter to see that it was our turn to order. Usually the sight didn't bother me as bad before, having worked at the diner helped me put a hard shield around myself at the sight of families, maybe my emotions were already high from the paparazzi before because I could feel my eyes tearing up and my throat tightening. Swallowing the lump in my throat and blinking my eyes rapidly I got ready to order. While I ordered I ignored the daggers being sent at me by the girl behind the counter. My head would have 2 holes in it if her eyes had lasers. I've come to terms that every time I go out with Liam I will get heated stares. Not bothering to argue with Liam about paying I grabbed our cups and walked off rolling my eyes at the girl.

After getting my drink and handing Liam his I found us a seat near the back by the window. When Liam took a seat across from I looked anywhere but at him. What could I say to him? Thank you for saving me from the paparazzi? Thanks for being a complete ass to me in front of your friends?

"I'm sorry." Liam said suddenly making me snap my head up to stare at him. I didn't know what he was apologizing for but I was going to take it either way. It's not everyday he says sorry that's for sure.

"It's fine."

"I don't know how the paparazzi found out. Lennon and Blake wouldn't tell anyone." He said quietly almost to himself. Before he had time to think more into it our order was called. For the next few minutes we ate silently both of us lost in thought. I stared at Liam while he ate like a complete weird finding him even more attractive as he chew. Wow did I hit my head or something? I thought to myself.

"So Blake seemed nice." I commented tired of the silence between us.

"Yeah he's a great guy. Takes a little bit to get through his exterior." Like you? I wondered silently.

"You didn't have to leave the restaurant because of me." I said a few minutes later.

"Well Lennon didn't want you walking home by yourself." Wow and here I thought he did it from the good of his heart, boy was I wrong. "Plus she kind of threatened me." Well at least I know Lennon likes me. Rolling my eyes I stuffed a few french fries in my mouth. Right now I couldn't careless what Liam thought of me eating. The silence between us drug on until I was half way through my McNuggets then I snapped.

"Liam you have to talk or something because this silence is killing me. Apologize for being an ass to me and than move on." I snapped at him. The longer we sat there not saying a word the more angry and agitated I was becoming. Liam needed to man up and say sorry before we could go any further, I was not going to say sorry first.

Liam's head looked over at me and for a split second I didn't see the guy I have come to know. Instead his blue eyes seemed to soften with guilt, and his face morph into something other than narrow and cold.

"Sorry." He said so quietly that if I wasn't already leaning towards him I wouldn't have heard. The moment after he said sorry his face become emotionless once again and he was back to the old Liam I have come to know and hate. I could literally see the walls he had built around come down shielding himself. I knew that was the only sorry I was going to get I let out a sigh. Even though he didn't specifically say what he was sorry for I was going to take it and move on. I really wasn't one to hold grudges and holding one against Liam would just be futile .

"What is this party thingy for your work? It is some kind of benefit?" I asked changing the subject.

"It is kind of like a Benefit, we do raise money and send it to children hospitals all through New York. But it is mostly just a thing where all the upper class people come to show off." Liam answered bitterly at the end.

"You don't sound to excited about going." I said taking a sip of my drink. Liam brought a fry to his mouth and angrily chomped down on it.

"No. Snotty rich people showing off how much more money they have than someone else, or what new summer house they just got in the Hampton's. Definitely not my favorite kind of event to attend."

"Well at least you they are donating to the children hospitals. That's always good." I commented trying to find a bright side to it but probably failing. Just from the sound of it I was already dreading having to go.

"That is the only plus to this event. If I had a choice I'd rather stay home."

"You mean you don't want to go and talk to people who couldn't care less all the while wearing a fake smile?" I asked sarcastically. "That sounds like a boat load of fun to me."

"You'll fit right in then." He shot me a smile. I couldn't help but let out a laugh at that. We both knew I would not be the one fitting in, I'd be more of the person who will stand in the corner watching as woman throw themselves at Liam oblivious that I am his "fiancé".

"Are you sure you want to me go with you?" I asked hoping he will say no.

"Yes it will be a good opportunity for us to show up after announcing our engagement later this week." Damn there went that plan. I thought. I had actually forgotten about the pictures Liam and I were suppose to take later this week announcing that we were engaged to everyone. Yep definitely not looking forward to that.

"It's this Friday right?"

"Yes." So much to do in just 4 days. We need to get our pictures taken, I need to take those stupid lessons with Lennon; all before Friday night. Busy week ahead of us. The conversation kind of died after that leaving us to finish our food in silence but this time it wasn't uncomfortable. 5 minutes later I stood up grabbing my garbage with Liam behind me. Sipping on my drink I followed Liam back to the Jeep and slide inside. I was glad this time there were no people with camera's waiting for us.

"Thank you for coming out after me tonight Liam even if Lennon made you. You really saved me from the Paps." I said as we started on our way back home. "And also thank you for 'helping' me paint the spare room today and not freaking out that I did it without you knowing." I added. For some reason it felt like a lifetime ago that we were throwing paint at one another but it was really just this morning.

"Your welcome. Jenna I am sorry about saying those rude things to you this afternoon in front of Lennon and Blake I didn't mean any of it. And I am sorry for being so rude to you as well." Liam said. I held back my wide grin that was threatening to break free. The rest of the ride home was quiet the radio playing softly through out the car.

As I was making my way to the kitchen to throw away my drink the sound of a knock at the front door made me stop. I turned too Liam next to me with a raised eyebrow wondering who was here. It was 7 o'clock at night and I was pretty sure it wasn't Lennon and Blake checking up on us. Liam just shrugged at me going towards the front door. I quickly stepped into the kitchen and threw my cup away before going to see who was at the door. Coming into the living room I saw Garrett standing there next to Liam.

"Garrett what are you doing here?" I asked walking towards him confused as to why he was here at 7 when I knew he had class tomorrow early.

"I was just checking up on you. I called and texted you a while ago and never heard back so I got worried." I looked down at my bag where my phone was on silent. After I got changed too go to dinner I didn't even bother to check my phone.

"I'm sorry I haven't even looked at my phone all afternoon. We just got back from dinner." I said sending him a guilty look.

"That's okay I just wanted to know if you needed help painting the room tomorrow." Garrett said sending me a smile that showed his left cheek dimple.

"You're helping her paint the spare room? I thought I hired you to be a driver." Liam butted in. His voice was low and he was glaring over at Garrett. I watched as Garrett looked between Liam and I confused.

"Uh Jenna asked me this morning if I'd help." He said slowly looking over at me.

"Well she doesn't need your help anymore, we painted it this afternoon."

"Liam-" I started to say but Garrett cut me off.

"Oh are you guys doing real couple things now?" He asked turning to Liam. Even though Liam stood a few good inches above Garrett he seemed too be toe to toe with him. Something in Garrett't tone made me take a step closer to them. Both boys seemed to be having a stare down, and with a grin plastered on Garrett's face I could tell he was goading Liam.

"What do you mean 'doing real couple things now'?" Asked Liam his gaze never wavering from Garrett's.

"You guys-" I tried but was cut off once again.

"Well seeing as you aren't a real couple it is just interesting hearing your doing things together now." Garrett said shrugging as if it was no big deal. I hadn't realized that telling Garrett that we weren't really engaged was a bad idea or that Liam would find out. Slowly Liam turned towards me his blue eyes hard.

"You told him about our deal?" He grounded out. The look he was sending me was making my knees weak and I was suddenly nervous.

"I...uh well..." I tried to come up with the best way to say it but nothing came out.

"You did!" He yelled suddenly. "Jenna I specifically told you not to tell anyone about this! You signed a contract saying you would not. Good god Jenna he is probably the one who told the paparazzi and maybe even the paper!" Liam yelled at me.

"I didn't mean too Liam! It kind of just slipped out but Garrett would never do that! He promised me he wouldn't tell anyone." I defended looking over at Garrett for confirmation. Instead of finding confusion like I thought he was staring at me guiltily. "Garrett please tell me you didn't!" I turned to him.

"Jenna I didn't tell them your engagement was a fake I just told them you were engaged!" I stared at him shocked that he would even do such a thing. "I swear Jenna I didn't tell them it was all fake. They came up to me after I dropped you off this morning asking me about Liam and who I dropped off at his house. They paid me 3 grand to tell!" His brown eyes were pleading for me to understand.

"This is why I don't trust people, especially you! Garrett get the hell out of my house, you are fired!" Liam roared at me than at Garrett. I was too stunned from Garrett's betrayal that I didn't even flinch as Liam yelled at me. Garrett got the hint that he better leave before Liam does something as he backed away to the door he kept his gaze on me.

"Jenna I am sorry. I didn't mean to get you hurt or anything. I thought it was harmless information."

"I swear to god if you don't leave right now I will personally make you." Liam growled taking a step closer to him. Garrett let out a sigh nodding at him.

"I really am sorry Jenna, I hope you can forgive me. You have my number if you need me." With one last sad look he turned and walked out the door. I stared after him not knowing what to say. I never would have thought Garrett would say anything, the bright side is he didn't tell the paparazzi me and Liam's relationship was a lie. I just can't believe that he would sell me out for money! At that thought my insides froze. But aren't I doing almost the exact same thing? I am doing something to get money, just like him. I'm no better.

I stood with my back to Liam awaiting the yelling I knew to be coming. How was I suppose to know Garrett would go spill to the paparazzi that Liam and I were engaged. It isn't my fault. It's your fault for trusting someone. A little voice said in the back of my head. With one last look at the door I turned around to face Liam. I knew nothing I could do would make any difference with Garrett and I might as well face Liam now.

"Liam I-"

"No Jenna. This whole mess that will include the newspaper in the morning is because of you. I told you not to tell anyone about this because someone will find out. Now we have to do damage control before anything else gets out of hand. You should not have opened your big mouth, it seems whenever you do something goes wrong." Liam said. His blue eyes were dark and his mouth set in a firm line. The way he was talking to me I felt like I was being scolded by an adult. "Who else have you told?"

"No one." I said quietly feeling small under his gaze. I briefly thought of Sophia but immediately shut that thought down. Out of anyone she would never tell a soul. Liam stared at me almost like he was waiting for me to crack and say something else.

"You better be right because if I find out anyone else knows I will make it my personal mission to end you." He threatened. I stared up at him scared. Liam was making this to be more than it is. They only know that we are engaged not anything else.

"Liam you are making this to be worse than it is." I said my voice soft afraid that if I say anything to loud it will set him off even more.

"Worse than it is? Do you not realize what will happen if people find out I am paying you to marry me? My father's business will crash, my family will be ridiculed and don't forget breaking my mother's heart."

"I'm sorry I didn't think he would do anything if I told him."

"That is right you don't think Jenna! You only think about yourself and what will happen to you. I seriously can't even stand to be in the same room as you. From now on you will stay in this house unless I tell you too. Do not even think about leaving because I will know. You will do everything that I say this week and if you don't you are done." His voice was so cold and emotionless I felt my blood freeze. The way he was looking at me I knew he was beyond serious. He was like a bear that was waiting to be poked. "Why I chose someone so incompetent like you I have no idea. You were definitely a mistake." With that he turned on his heel and stocked out of the room. I watched after him and jumped when the door slammed to the garage.

"I'm sorry." I whispered to the empty room wrapping an arm around myself. I was always left alone. I let one tear slide down my cheek before heading to my room. Liam is right everything I say/do turns to into a mess.

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I know I know don't shoot me!!! I am VERY VERY sorry for the long wait for this chapter. I got a little bit of writers block and couldn't seem to write anything that I liked. That is why this chapter is literally one of the worst chapters so far, everything I put down I hated and I finally just said screw it and wrote. Now I kind of have an idea of where I want this book to go so hopefully now updates will be back to regular. I hope you guys somewhat enjoyed this chapter enough to vote. Let me know what you think as always. :)

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