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PLAYING PRETEND The Fine Print
Callie gave up all her reflections about Xander and strolled into her apartment, she hastened to the bedroom to strip herself nude for the shower. She spent some soothing time in the shower and kept on wiping her face and reminiscing on all that happened at Hudson corporation, the manner Xander looked at her with a cooled stare and acted surprised over her proposal.I have enough problems of my own and office work to attain, damn it. Why should I be concerned about someone’s feelings and actions toward me?Callie got out of the shower and walked up to her closet to dress up. Just then she remembered her office work. She sighed, closing the door of her home office, she got to her table and pulled out her system. Despite how worried she was, she need to workCallie was still working in her home office when Dorothea notified her that she had a guest. She is surprised to find Xander in her living room. Dorothea asks if she should add another plate for dinner, and Callie agrees. When s
PLAYING PRETEND Deal with the Devil
Alaric Kinthe arrived at the firm with a 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS looking classy and smart. He walked straight to the company conference hall and waited patiently for the meeting to start. He was someone who didn't joke with time. He prefers to be 10-20 mins earlier than to give excuses for lateness. Callie was notified of Alaric Kinthe's presence and she quickly stepped out of her office to the conference room, she was impressed he arrived 10 mins earlier. Ruth was walking behind her with some files and an iPad. Callie welcomed the English investors and they complimented each other's looks with the remaining time left before the meetings commenced. Ruth was busy with the iPad, but she managed to greet and continue.Callie gave a presentation that lasted only twenty minutes, the meeting was solely for 45 min and she was operating with time. Alaric Kin was very impressed by her speech and the way she presented it, time was his thing and he loves it when people function with time, he has
PLAYING PRETEND Everybody Talks
Aidan was sitting quietly at the carnival when Xander and Callie stepped in. He wasn’t the talking type so he just waved them over when they sighted him. They smiled and walked towards his direction. Xander was surprised to see Aidan at the carnival. Aidan Marcus Hudson is younger brother to Xander, who became the heir to the family company when Xander doesn't show any sense of responsibility. He becomes interested in pursuing Izzy, and sticks with her through her struggles. Aidan is very soft-spoken and introverted, but when he does speak, he is highly intellectual and wise. Xander doesn't begrudge his brother taking his place, as it gives him more freedom to pursue the things that he wants.“What’re you doing here?” Xander asked with lot of smile on his face, not waiting for reply he added “I’m surprise to see you here” Aidan smiled without saying a word. Xander continued “ meet my finances Callie Everett.”“Hi Ms, Everett” He greeted enthusiastically,Aidan and Callie exchanged p
PLAYING PRETEND Meeting with George
“She went running her mouth in Grandma’s house, just to make me look bad”. Callie muttered. “She should have allowed me to make my engagement announcement myself. What a clown.” “She continued. Who are you talking about?” George questioned“Tia Elena, we met at the carnival.”“Oh that explains everything, Grandma’s house is booming with too much information. “Is he the guy that was dumped by his fiancé?” George inquired.“Elena should stop, I’m not the reason why she has many divorce stories.” She said Xander walked close, “ hope all is well?” Xander asked, and continued “Hi! “I’m James Alexander Hudson, your sister’s fiancé, she told me a lot about you”“Huh, hope is a reasonable thing?” pulling out his hands to greet, George Everett” he added.Xander smiled “ yes acceptable things.” As they hugged each other in a friendly manner. From the little he heard from Callie about George, Xander sees a lot of himself in George and tells him to be more considerate towards his sister. G
PLAYING PRETEND Dinner with the Hudson
Callie reached home after work to get set for dinner with Hudson's family, she was nervous and wanted to look her best. The Hudson family is a big name and very famous. She stopped by a salon for her hair and light makeup. She got herself a new dress and shoes. Callie needed to look her best even if it was a fake or real engagement. A few hours later, Callie came back from the salon where she was made up to look pretty, she donned a purple dress with a touch of black and black-heeled shoes that exaggerated curves. Xander is dressed in casual white shirts and jeans, his pointed nose, and sharp jaw stood out, and his black hair is styled neatly.They entered the car and drove straight to Hudson's mansion.Staring up at the huge mansion, Callie stepped out of the car and placed her sunglasses, walking side by side with Xander.Sophia was already looking out for them, immediately she saw them from the camera coming out of their car, and she walked down the stairs to meet up with them.
PLAYING PRETEND Dinner Date
Xander knows it wasn’t part of the contract but he has fallen deeply In love with her and wants to use any given opportunity to show her, knowing she can’t reject the ring and flower in front of everyone. “Thanks love, it wasn’t really necessary,” she said looking at him but I must confess I love it and I love you more. She added while bringing out her finger.Xander pushed the ring on her third finger, Everyone clapped and congratulated them.Right from that moment Callie knows he has made a deal with the devil and it will be difficult to turn back. She has started catching feelings but pretends about it.They both cut the cake at the spell of love. Xander pulled out two bottles of expensive wine from his briefcase. “You came prepared bro,” Sophia said walking to the kitchen to call Lucy to get wine glasses. Xander smiled.“Tell me more about yourself”.“ What’s your profession, Callie?” Mr.Richard Hudson asked still sipping his drink and having a cake bit I’m Callie Aubrey Everet
PLAYING PRETEND Passionate Night
Her dreams faded, as she felt something soft brush against her neck and then cheek. She opens her eyes and Xander is laying beside her. His eyes stirred her from sleep. She pulled him closer and kissed him passionately. Callie closed her eyes again as he kept on stirring at her, He felt guilty for waking her up, She complained of tiredness after work. Xander couldn’t resist her beauty as he finds it hard to keep his hand off her. Callie's eyes opened again and she pulled him close, this time kissing with so much passion. Xander was very surprised wondering if he was dreaming as his mouth and hands searched through her body, his hands held her hips as he parted them still devouring her with kisses. His nose inhales scent, her peachy perfume wafting in the air and her skin is soft and supple and all the senses of his body become excited and electrified.Callie has stopped worrying about the future and simply living in the moment. There are still intense moments between them but she
PLAYING PRETEND Fighting Temptations
Callie stares at the early morning sunshine, as she lay awake in bed, sleep evades her as she wonders what is happening to her, she seems to be carried away by Xander's caring and lovely treatment, who wouldn’t she imagine? Since her first night in this hotel, she has been helplessly longing for Xander’s touch. She wondered if she was truly in love or if this was lust. She wanted to be strict, but she always finds herself helplessly opening her legs for Xander whenever he touches her. She felt this shameful, she couldn’t even resist him, not even once. She made up her mind to resist him if he tries to kiss or touch her again. It was already Sunday morning and their date ends today. Xander plans to give Callie unforgettable sex that will make her fall for him helplessly. He wants their relationship to be forever and will do anything to make that happen. Callie was still imagining things, she was thankful to nature for the rest, since her first night here, she had slept well, and
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