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."

With that, he stormed out of my apartment and I burst in giggles leaning in more closely to Zachary without really noticing. It felt so good to be this close to him but it was also awkward to be invading my boss's personal space. I cleared my throat and reluctantly pulled away "I'm sorry Mr. Walton. Looks like I'll get to gain something from our deal too" I said heading to the door closing it.

Zachary Walton's P.O.V

Having her close to me did things to me. I wasn't thinking right when she told that bloke about us being together. I just felt like I needed to prove something. I don't know why but I had to taste those plump lips of hers. They looked so good, so sexy that I had to... I captured her lips in mine and gently kissed her.

It was brief, but it felt right. And as soon as I had pulled away, I wanted to kiss her again, but that wouldn't seem right. I didn't want to pass as a freak. As soon as this creep left her flat I felt her lean to my chest and giggle like a little girl. Oh God, she had no idea how my body reacted to her closeness... I just wanted to...

"I'm sorry Mr. Walton. Looks like I'll get to gain something from our deal too" she interrupted my thoughts.

"Of course, I'm sure you'll benefit of this situation as well. But now I'm concerned." I said looking at the door. "We need to get the locks changed. And I won't let you object. This guy is crazy; I don't even want to think about the way he got your keys".

Elise just nodded "I'll wash the dishes while you take care of the door. And again, thank you for playing along"

"Don't mention it Elise. We'll be helping each other a lot from now on. Good thing we get along well or this thing wouldn't go smoothly. And it's also good that you already know me. Know my ups and downs, good and bad moods. So now I'm sure you won't fall in love with me" I winked at her and laughed when her face contorted in an awkward way.

"Seriously Mr. Walton? Maybe you'll fall for me. I mean, you don't know me out of work, maybe when you get to know me, you'll fall for my charms" she giggled making funny faces and left me standing.

She had a point that was sure. But I wasn't the type of guys that would commit. So it was a far shot.

Later that morning, the security team of the building had all the locks changed and promised to interrogate the concierge to check if he had anything with this. Now that my mind was more at ease I joined her on the couch and looked at her petting her cat.

"what's his name?

"Grumpy" she said before chuckling a little. "He looked like a grumpy cat when I got him and I thought the name would suit him"

"It does actually" I chuckled. It was odd how relaxed I was around her. It was like we were childhood friends and being around each other was normal and natural. I liked how I felt around her, even though it was a little unsettling. Coming out of my thoughts I saw her tapping on her phone, maybe she was chatting with someone. I got up and grabbed my keys from the coffee table.

"Be ready at five, I'll come and pick you up".

"Alright Mr. Walton, I'll be ready"

"Remember, Zachary." I sighed. I didn't want her to call me that around my parents than all our efforts would have been thrown out the window.

"I picked out an outfit for you and put it on your bed. I'm not an expert so feel free to change it if you don't like it". I winked and walked out the door.

I went home to get ready, I never stressed about anything in my life. But having Elise officially meet my mother could turn into a disaster. I was worried my mother would read through our lies. She was a lie detector and if she finds out god save us from her wrath, as well as save me from getting married to Ashley.

I had just gotten out of the shower, towel hanging low around my waist when I heard my housekeeper talking to someone, a woman, telling her she couldn't get in. I wasn't fast enough and saw Ashley push my door open and gasp as she saw me standing in the middle of the room.

"Oh lord! What a sight" she smirked getting closer to me. Her voice was disturbingly high.

"Oh baby look at you, so hot... I can't help myself but to..." I interrupted her by holding her hand. She was scraping her nail on my chest and I couldn't stand her touch. I glared at her "Don't you dare touch me again. What the hell are you doing here?"

"Oh you know how rough I like it" she reached for the towel and was about to pull it when I pushed her away "Ashley leave. Now!" I glared at her. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her out of my bedroom "Leave my house and never come back, I'm seeing someone and you can't keep dropping in unannounced"

"But" she pouted "I like you... your mom said we will get married"

That made roll my eyes. Of course. Who would try and ruin my life if it wasn't my mother?

"Just leave." I dragged her to the main doors and let her out "Don't come back." I closed the door in her face and heard her curse at me.

"Fuck you! Jerk ! I hope you rot in hell!"

I chuckled shaking my head going to my room to get ready. I put on an all black suit to match Elise, hoping she didn't change the outfit I picked. Wait, why do I care? Ashley must have given me some of her craziness.

Five pm sharp and I was knocking on her door. I heard her hurry in her heels to open it for me.

"Hi" she said joyfully. I looked her up and down, she was breathtaking, the dress was definitely made for her, hugging her curves in the right places. I groaned internally at the sight in front of me. She looked so sexy that I felt the urge to just make contact with her, touch her bare back.

"Too much?" she asked pulling me from my thoughts

"No, it's perfect. You're perfect" I smiled at her and took her hand. We made our way to my car and as the gentleman I am, I opened her door and helped her in. the drive to my parents house was silent but it wasn't awkward at all. It felt good just be there with her in silence.

I parked the car in the driveway and took her hand in mine "Are you ready?" I saw how stressed she looked and I couldn't blame her. Hell even I was stressed out.

"Honestly? No. I'm not ready, how can a girl be ready to meet her boyfriend's parents? Let alone fake boyfriend" she giggled nervously and I smiled at the sound.

"I'm sure you'll do great. Just avoid being alone with my mother. She's a monster". I took her hand to my lips and kissed it softly "and don't forget, I'm your boyfriend. So no Mr. Walton today. Understood?"

She nodded slightly looking toward the house clearly interested by something. "Who's that?" she said her eyes glowing with... admiration? I looked to the front door and saw my cousin talking on the phone with his hand in his pocket. Fuck, what is he doing here!

"That's my cousin Andy. Avoid him at all costs. He's a playboy and knows how to get in a girl's pants."

"Andy..." she whispered and spaced out.

"Hey! Elise, I'm serious. Stay away from him you don't know him."

"Actually I... never mind" she got out of the car without finishing her sentence. Did she know Andy? She seemed like she was hiding something and I didn't like it one bit. I put on my usual glare and walked toward the house putting my hand on her lower back. I felt her tense but didn't care.

"Elise?"

I heard Andy call her name ignoring his phone call. He made his way to us not even acknowledging me or the person on the phone. Andy walked toward Elise like he was sleepwalking and stood in front of her for a few seconds before taking her in his arms.

"God you're even sexier than the last time I saw you"

What the actual fuck?

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