The Billionaire's Hired Girlfriend

Chapter Eight

Elsa's Point of View
"Where are we even going?" I asked Jack.

"Some place that's well lit and very popular," He informed me.

I really had no desire to go on this date, to be quite honest. Not only was it nerve-racking, but I had to pretend to like Jack; and, that was a challenge it itself. From the moment I "reunited", if that was even the correct work, with Jack at the airport, I knew this was going to be a horrible experience. Yes, he is letting me live in his apartment for who knows how long and he is paying me; but, is it really worth it?

Jack parked on the side of the street next to Starbucks.

"We're going to Starbucks?" I asked, confused.

"Just think about it," He turned off the car and pulled the key out. "Thousands of people come here everyday. Someone is bound to see us."

I exited the car and followed Jack into the coffee-chain. When we walked in, people's eyes immediately shot to us.

"Is that Jackson Frost?" A woman whispered to her friend.

"Who's that girl with him?" Another woman asked.

'You're on a date with a hot-shot billionaire,' I thought to myself. 'Make the most of it.'

"Hi, what can I get for you?" The barista asked.

"Venti Iced Skinny Hazelnut Macchiato, Sugar-Free Syrup, Extra Shot, Light Ice, No Whip," Jack ordered.

The barista's eyes widened, "How could I ever forget an order like that?" On his name tag, read the name 'Axel'.

Jack obviously recognized the man. "You work at two coffee shops?" Axel nodded.

"I'll have a hot chocolate," I ordered. Jack paid for the drinks and we sat down at a table in the center of the room.

The wood on the floor was chestnut colored, and the tables matched the floor perfectly. The place was well-lit, just like Jack had said. Maybe I'd come here on my own sometime, so I don't have to force myself to act happy. When our drinks were ready, Jack went up to get them and returned to the table.

"So," I started, taking a drink of my hot chocolate. "Where'd you go to school?"

"University of Pennsylvania," He replied. "Only the best business school in Pennsylvania."

"You majored in business?" I asked.

"Duh, how do you think I became so successful?" I chocked on my hot chocolate. "It's a rough job, not made for everyone."

This date was going horribly wrong. What choice did I have? I needed the money. Millions of questions ran through my mind as the date progressed. Jack continued to talk about himself as I continued to act flirty and adorable, someone the tabloids would fall in love with. I nervously played with the seem of my light blue dress. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a camera flash multiple times.

"They saw us," Jack whispered. I let out a big smile; I was acting, of course. Luckily, the camera flashed again and got my pearly white smile on camera. "Keep doing that."

Jack, himself, even smiled; however, he was acting as well. I caught a glimpse of Jack in this very moment. He could pretend to be happy but, all in all, it was always about him.

"Let's go." Jack and I got up from our chairs and exited the coffee shop. Paparazzi bombarded us with questions about how we met, how long we've been together, or anything of the sorts. I hopped into the passenger's seat while Jack got into the driver's seat.

"That was the worst date I have ever been on," I told Jack.

"Oh, you actually go on dates where men don't pay you?" He smirked. "You weren't much of a conversation piece yourself."

"You don't know one thing about me, do you?"

"I know you were a cheerleader--" I interrupted.

"No, about me. Current, twenty three year old me." Jack showed a blank expression. I sat there, waiting for a snappy comeback. But he had none.

One point for me.

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