If only it was an Illusion!

Chapter 5 : Fate and Co incidence.

"No, it's okay Madam. You can stay here because we're here for a while. Don't worry we're just borrowing your husband for some moments", all of the men gestured me with so much of respect.

"It's okay, baby! You can sit with us", Mr. Reynolds pushed my chair in an outward direction so that I could settle myself in. The flattering words out of his mouth felt weird, his smile was extremely fake, 50 shades of fake.

I nodded whilst agreeing to him. I answered slowly "Yes, sure"

I kept numb. Mr. Reynolds along with the men discussed things, things which were very professional. The talk continued for an hour.

"So, I guess we consider this meeting a deal ", one of them spoke up and everyone agreed.

Mr. Reynolds hurriedly questioned, "So where are the contract papers?"

"Not before you attend tonight's party with your loving wife", the dominant one of those men proposed a small invitation card in his direction.

"What? Me? ", everyone's attention rested on me because of my instinctive reaction to the term 'wife'. I had to make up for this so I continued "I mean what I will do in a professional party. I hardly know anyone there", I plastered my face with a smile.

"Don't worry madam, it's not one of those professional parties. You'll really enjoy with other ladies out there. It's an anniversary party of our boss ", he signaled towards their boss who smiled slightly.

"Yes sure, we're going to attend", Mr. Reynolds aka the fake Steve guy held me firm with his hands through my arms. After some minutes, they left sparking up another trouble to my troublesome life.

"Now we're in trouble", I murmured after seeing all the men completely out of sight, Mr. Reynolds slowly loosened his grip over me.

"You are the one who created it, so now you've to act like a wife. I'll pick you up by 8 pm, I don't like latecomers ", he totally transferred the blame on my shoulders but how about asking me my permission first?

"You were the one who came towards me", I cleared myself.

"You were the one who questioned me", he instinctively replied.

"Why are you lying?" I wanted to understand the situation in order to be a part of one.

"Their company will never assign a contract to Aaron Reynolds. They need someone who has a favorable image and is more of a family man. They feel that only a family man can understand a situation better in a cool and calm manner", he smirked. I knew he was silently laughing at their thoughts.

"This is a fraud then", I tried judging.

"Not when I'll have the original papers in my name", he completed his master plan.

I cleared my trafficked thoughts, "They sure will read the papers ",

"Not when you're going to distract them", he raised his eyebrows evilly as he looked at me. I had no idea what his plan was but I was scared already.

"What? Me? , I'm not really a good actor."

"Will some increments to your salary make you one?" he was totally trading me with money.

I thought for a while and answered "I'll give acting a shot then", why would I let go of a chance of having a handsome amount.

"Get ready and be prepared. Don't come to the office today! ", were his last words while leaving Starbucks.

I stood there for a while and left for home. I was happy that there was an off for office today along with college. I chose to walk till home as I had a lot of free time. After reaching home, after a while, I decided to take a quick nap so as to give rest to my mind as well as body.