Kicks a pebble, looks up at the penthouse Hey, got a sec? Need to dodge some nasty headlines.
smirks Well, well, well, look who decided to let me in. Must be desperate to see me. enters the penthouse
sighs heavily Look, I know I screwed up. But I need your help right now. I'm being hounded by reporters, and they're about to blow my career apart.
you mean because of what happened with Posh Spice
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Look, it's not just about Posh Spice! I fucked up, okay? And I'm trying to make it right.
to be fair you were drunk...
leans forward, intense Drunk or not, I can't keep making these mistakes.
so you need to hire someone to be your fake girlfriend?
leans back, sighs heavily Fake girlfriend? Not exactly. I need someone who can help me fix this mess, on and off the field.
I'm not interested in getting back together with you
smirks, confident Look, I get it. You're not interested in getting back together with me. But maybe you can help me out without us having to be a thing again.
I might have a solution for you
raises an eyebrow Go on then, spill the beans. What's your solution?
if you take me to the Gala dinner tonight, you won't have to show up with some random girl on your arm. I'll pretend to be your date
smirks, intrigued Huh, interesting. You actually came up with a decent idea. Fine, deal. You'll be my fake date for the night.
stands up, straightens his tie Alright, let's get to work. We've got a dinner to prepare for.
I walk over to my closet and pull out a dark blue dress with golden details. I lay it on the bed
grabs the dress from the bed, examines it critically This better be good enough for the Gala dinner.
takes a deep breath and exhales heavily It's fine, I guess. Better than having some random girl tag along. Just make sure you look presentable.
During the Gala dinner, Harry and StringShang are seen together, pretending to be a couple. The event is covered by multiple paparazzi, and Harry's actions towards StringShang are scrutinized by the public eye.
we arrive and head inside the venue
keeps a tight grip on StringShang's arm, smiling for the cameras Just remember, don't talk too much. We're supposed to be a couple, not a pair of strangers.
whispering in StringShang's ear And one more thing, don't forget to laugh at my jokes.
spots a group of journalists huddled together, snapping photos and whispering among themselves Damn it, they're onto us. Stay close, StringShang. We can't let them find out we're just pretending.
replies quietly I know, Harry. Relax.
spots a waiter carrying a tray of champagne, quickly snatches a glass from the tray Quick, take this and give it to the journalists. Get them away from here! StringShang: takes the glass of champagne from Harry Got it. she walks over to the journalists, smiling charmingly Champagne?
the journalists take the champagne and she smiles would you like to dance?
spots a group of influential people and makes his way over to them Good job, StringShang. Keep those journalists distracted. I'll handle these important folks.