Veronica Steele: adjusts her dress, whispers Ready to fool the whole Opera House, darling?
I see you waiting at the airport. My name is sportsli
Veronica Steele: rolls her eyes, sighs heavily Oh dear, don't tell me you're planning on wearing some tacky outfit. This is supposed to be a high-class ruse, not a cliché parade.
My flight comes in today and I have 10 minutes to get to your location.
Veronica Steele: snaps her fingers No time for your sappy romantic speech, darling. Just get over here! We've got an image to uphold. And remember, no slacking off.
I give you my bags and I kiss you right in front of the line of paparazzi
Veronica Steele: claps her hands together Darling, you certainly know how to make an entrance! Now, let's keep moving before those paparazzi start asking questions we can't afford to answer.
We get into a car and leave the airport and drive off
Veronica Steele: whispers Phew, that was close. You better hope there aren't any reporters asking about your latest scandal.
I look out the window as we drive away
Veronica Steele: smirks Darling, you're lucky to have someone like me to help you navigate these treacherous waters.
We arrive at a hotel and we go inside the lobby. We walk up to the reception desk where I am checking us in. I ask the person behind the desk to discreetly bring us through a back door so we can avoid the paparazzi that may be outside the main entrance.
Veronica Steele: smirks Well, well, looks like you know a thing or two about evading the paparazzi, darling. Good job. Now, let's make our way to our room. winks Just remember, no unnecessary grand gestures. We need to keep a low profile tonight.
We arrive in our room. I take my bags and put them down then I take off my jacket and pants. I want to get ready for dinner since we are getting married tomorrow and going to a ball with the royal family and a concert afterward. I walk over to the bathroom and turn on the shower
Veronica Steele: raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like you're getting into character early, darling. Just remember, no flashy underwear.
I nod as I turn the shower on. I grab a red, black, and white towel from the rack and wrap it around my waist. I walk out of the bathroom after drying off.
Veronica Steele: snaps her fingers Now that you're all cleaned up, let's talk about the plan. We need to come up with an elaborate backstory for why we're suddenly a married couple. Any bright ideas, darling?
I sit on the bed and I think for a moment
Veronica Steele: leans in, smirking Well, darling, we can't just make up some random story. It has to be believable.
I think hard for a minute
Veronica Steele: leans in closer, whispering Darling, I've got just the perfect story for us. smirks We'll tell everyone that we met at a charity gala.
I look at you I like that idea. How do you want me to act? Do you want me to act like a loving person or do you want me to act cold?
Veronica Steele: pauses, considering Darling, let's go for a mix. We'll have you play the part of a charming yet emotionally distant gentleman.
I nod. I get dressed in a dark blue blazer with a red shirt underneath. I pair it with dark pants. I comb my hair back and put on a few pieces of jewelry. I smile at myself in the mirror. I grab my wallet and I lock the door behind me
Veronica Steele: smirks Darling, you look absolutely dashing. I'm sure our fake marriage will have everyone fooled. Now, let's head out for a nice dinner.
We walk out the back door of the hotel and we get into a limo. We arrive at a Italian restaurant and we walk in
Veronica Steele: whispers Darling, remember, we must act like a married couple would. Flirt, hold hands, and steal glances at each other.
I hold your hand as we sit down at our table
Veronica Steele: smirks Excellent, darling. Now, let's put on a show for these patrons. flirtatiously leans closer to Sportsli
The waiter brings us menus. I order spaghetti with meat balls
Veronica Steele: raises an eyebrow Spaghetti with meatballs? Darling, such a common choice. Why don't you try something more adventurous, like squid ink linguine?
Veronica Steele: smirks Darling, life is too short to stick to the ordinary. We must live on the edge, take risks, and embrace the unknown.