Contacted To Love

worn-out jeans and sighed. I was receivi

my early delivery and regretting to inform me that my

e that my balance was low. My house rent was due next week, and the tho

on, Sophia. You're can do this," I muttered to myself,

. I had poured everything into this one, desperate to capt

of my thoughts."Who is it?" I said, opening the door. Standin

ooked as polished as ever, her sleek black dress and dia

ng with me to the Blackwood Charity Gala tonight!""Lena, I told you I'm not-""Y

ackwood. You've heard of him, haven't you?"Ethan Blackwood. Billionaire. CEO. Tabloid darling. I h

t to mingle with me. "I'm not fit to attend gala nigh

e into my hands. "You should be prepared before it's eight."I wa

sed in a borrowed gown that hugged a little too snugly around the waist. Glittering

is here tonight. You need to get along with him, you need his connection."I ope

ack in a way that showed his effortless power. His sharp jawline, piercin

e he wasn't really there.Our eyes met.

hen, to my greatest surprise, he started walking towards us."Miss Bennett, is it?" His voi

mall smile."Your work. I saw one of your pieces a

?"I-thank you," I stammered, I was surprised when I heard that from

before following Ethan through the crowd.We stopped at a quiet

face me, his exp

replied cautiously."Talented, but struggling," h

"I need your help," he said."How, what type of help do you want from me?""My reputation," he stated bluntly. "I've had s

r, his gray eyes locking onto mine. "You're going to be my

d smoothly. "You pretend to be my fiancee for a few months. In return,

cool and desperate. "You gain financial freedom. I gain a stable public image. Eve

ne to play the role of my fiancée for six months. In return, I'll ensure your art career ta

ng to process what he

n," he said bluntly. "You're also smart enough to understand what's

erstand what he was saying. "And what ex

e admitted. "Having a fiancée-someone I can trust

ane. And yet, I couldn't reject the p

think about it,"

"Take all the time you need, but don't ta

mind was filled with unanswered questi

. I turned to see him standing by the grand sta

said, his voice low. "Decisions

d into the crowd, leaving me with a single, chil