Xavier
"Well, fix it! Do whatever you can to make all those ridiculous articles go away. That's what I pay you for." I assert the seriousness of the issue to the PR team over the phone.
It was one hectic morning. Ridiculous rumours were spreading online about my Riley! Baseless rumours to tarnish her reputation as an A-list model.
Rumours about Riley supposedly being a bully during high school, with some supposed witnesses. As well as rumours of Riley sleeping around in order to become the influential model that she has become.
Just let me find the disgusting people behind those articles. They'll have me to answer to.
Ring. Ring.
"You okay?" Riley asked as soon as I picked up her call.
I sighed. "I'm not the one whose name is being dragged through the mud, baby."
She chuckled. "I know your legal department will make this go away, so I'm not that worried."
"You're right about that."
"So, when are you picking me up?" She excitedly asked.
"For what, baby?"
"Our date. Don't tell me you forgot." I was sure she was pouting.
Although, from what I know, we didn't pIan for a date today, swear.
"Uh, sure. Be ready by 8pm."
"Okay, I can't wait. I love you!"
"I love you too." She hung up.
That brought a smile to my face. Just where should I book our dinner reservation?
As I look through different dinner date spots, I saw that all those nasty articles have been wiped off the Internet. That's more like it.
Knock. Knock.
"My man!"
"Sean, don't you have work to do?"
"Of course, I do. I just wanted to check up on you."
"Why? There's nothing wrong with me."
"You know why. Anyways, are you sure Kate's doing okay? She hasn't reported to work for a couple of days now."
"She finally took some days off from work. She really needed it. Especially with how she's just lost her mother."
"Is that some concern I'm hearing?"
"That's not funny. Such stupid talk about Kate liking me or whatever won't be tolerated, even if you're my friend. I'm engaged now. I don't want any unnecessary misunderstandings that can easily be avoided."
"Chill out. My bad, I'm sorry." He raised his hands in the air in surrender.
"You better be."
"Alright, boss. I'll leave you be. Catch you later."
I sighed.
I can finally get back to work.
××××××
We're finally making our way to Serenitý for our date night!
"Have I already metinoned how gorgeous you look?" I asked.
"Yes, a couple of times." She replied, smiling heartily.
"I just can't get enough of you." I brought Riley closer to me, pulling her by her waist. She always smells so freaking good. I can't get enough of her.
"We're here." George announced.
I led Riley into our private room with my hand still placed on her waist.
"I'm so excited. Are you?" She asked, looking so happy.
"Of course, baby."
"Should we order this?" She asked, pointing to the Chicken Alfredo on the menu.
"Do you want the Chicken Alfredo? Then, let's get it." I replied.
"Okay."
Our dinner date went on really smoothly. I mean, why wouldn't I have the time of my life with her? Riley's just so ethereal. I'm I even allowed to be this close to her? Breathe the same air as her? I'm one lucky man on earth.
"Are you even listening?" She raised her eyebrow at me.
I kinda spaced out, admiring her. "Uh, yeah. You were telling me about how excited you are about our wedding."
"Hmm, you just got lucky with that one."
Riley remained silent after saying that. She appeared to be lost in thought, worried about something.
"Hey, talk to me." I held her hand, caressing it.
"I'm scared."
"Of what?"
"I'm scared that after we get married, have kids, I'll lose myself. I know it's stupid feeling this way when I'm always so confident..."
"Let me stop you right there. Your feelings are so valid, baby. It's okay to feel that way. I promise I'll help in whatever way to make sure you don't feel like you've lost yourself. I promise I'll never make you feel like you're just a wife or a mother. I'll make sure that every single day, you feel and know that you're the Riley that I love."
"I'll hold you to that promise." She replied.
I wiped her tears and embraced her in a tight, warm hug.
"I love you so much, Riley."
"I love you too, Xavier."