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I nodded my head and said, "I agree with your terms."

He grinned grabbing my hand, and leaving a large sum of money on the table, "What do you say we give those people at the ball a show?"

I smiled lightly, "Absolutely."

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The drive to the Charity Ball was relatively quiet, yet peaceful at the same time. Mr.Collins had enveloped his hands into mine, placing our connected hands in between us. This helped calm my nerves a little, and I could see a small smile on Mr.Collins lips.

Before I knew it, the driver had announced that we have arrived to our destination. Tightening my grip on Mr.Collins hand, he turned and gave me a reassuring smile. The he paused, turning back to me and pulled a pair of sunglasses from his suit pocket and quickly put them on me.

I smiled thankfully then saw him do the same, giving me one last glance, he knocked twice on the door, and the door opened to reveal the flashing lights of paparazzi.

Taking a deep breath I pushed myself out of the car, firmly grasping Mr.Collins hand. I hesitantly stood beside him, the lights blinding me for a moment, before I felt a tug on my hand and I followed in their direction.

From around us, a series of paparazzi were shouting questions like:

"Are you his new girlfriend?"

"Hey, what's your name!"

"Are you guys dating?"

"Are you pregnant?"

That last one, I am sure was directed at me. I didn't reply to any of them and simply kept my head down, following the hand that was connected to mines.

Soon I had felt a sudden change of atmosphere and the flashing of paparazzis were also gone as well and was replaced with soft music.

I swayed still disoriented from the the lights, and I felt soft hands envelop my waist.

"Are you ok?" Mr.Collins asked.

"Y-yeah I think so." I said unsteadily.

I heard a soft sigh leave his lips before speaking again, "You're still up for the ball?"

I raised my head up to his, connecting my eyes with his, "Of course I am, Mr.Collins, I wouldn't have come all this way for nothing."

Mr.Collins eyes flashed, and tightened his arms around me. "Don't call me Mr.Collins unless we're in the office, for now, call me Hunter since you're my-"

"Fake girlfriend?" I interrupted.

He nodded looking at me weirdly before pulling me closer to his body and pulling me along with him inside the building.

"Here goes nothing." I muttered to myself.

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Bright lights filled the room and as soon as the lights hit us it seemed as if everyone turned to look at us.

I gripped Hunter's forearm and he turned to give me a reassuring smile and leading me to a reserved table in the back.

I looked at him in confusion, "We're sitting down already....not that I'm complaining."

He smirked, "Of course not, I'm just showing you the table in case you get tired of walking around."

I didn't like the sound of that.

"Ok." I said slowly.

"So...who are we talking to first" I looked around slowly surveying the room. I suddenly felt out of place as I surveyed everyone. 

"Follow my lead." He grasped my arm by the elbow, pulling me along with him.

He led me to couple who seemed to be mid aged and was staring at us as we walked towards them.

"Why are they staring?" I whispered to him.

"They're business partners of mine, I don't recall introducing you to any of them yet. However, the Johnsons'," he nodded towards the couple, "seem to always meddle in my business." he whispered back.

I took in the information, going over it in my head. The next thing I knew we were standing right in front of them, and Hunter was greeting them.

"Hello Mrs. and Mr. Johnson." Hunter said once we reached them.

He brought his hand out, shaking each of their hands. I did the same, greeting them as well.

"And who is this lovely lady you have at your side?" Mrs.Johnson asked.

"This is my girlfriend, Tiara Diamond." he looked at me, smiling lightly.

I smiled back and turned back to the Johnsons', "Why, you kept her hidden all this time?"

Hunter chuckled, "We only started dating recently." I nodded my head, agreeing with him.

"Is that right? How did y'all meet?" she asked again.

We both looked at each other, startled. Then Hunter turned back to them, "I'm sure Tiara can tell you better than I can. Go ahead, tell them cupcake." He sent me a mischievous look as if to laugh at me.

My eyes widened at the nickname. He was going to pay for that. I pinched his side before launching into a makeup story, "It happened at WingStop. I had ordered for my food, and had sat down in one of their booths, to eat. He just so happened to be doing the same thing, but saw me and decided to sit with me. At first I was confused because my first thought was that he wanted something, so I asked him what he wanted, and he replied nothing. Then I just continued to look at him, then he said, I hope no one is sitting here. I told him no, I had come here all alone. Then he opened his own Wingstop and started to eat. I noticed he kept looking at me, rather we 'caught each other's eyes' as he likes to put it. Then we finished up and he asked for my number. I told him I don't give strangers my number. Then he was like, I'll find out anyway. He left. Then one day I got a call from him. At first I was suspicious, then he complied with my terms to meet at the same WingStop. Then we ended up talking, and yeah....Here we are now."

As I turned to Hunter, I saw he had a light smile on his face, then he turned back to the Johnsons' and said, "Here we are now, Boyfriend and Girlfriend."

"Aw, you guys are so cute. Tell them, aren't they cute?" she referred to Mr.Johnson.

He gruffly replied a "Yes", holding a glass of champagne to his lips.

"Ok we'll be on our way now. Talk to you soon." Hunter said, turning me away. 

"Alright, now. Be sure to bring your girlfriend around with you as well." Mrs. Johnson said.

He nodded, giving them a wave, and I as well, then we finally turned away. He leaned considerably close to me, whispering into my ear, "Feisty, I like it."

Heat pooled to my cheeks, and I turned away, muttering, "That's what you get."

He chuckled, "We have other people to meet before the contest, so we need to keep conversations to a brief."

I rolled my eyes, "Let's get on with it then, Hunter."

In response, he only tightened his hand around my waist.

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