CHAPTER SIX: A MUTUAL DECISION

JIANG HAO'S POV

I didn't really know why I felt comfortable enough to talk with Sang Yi about a few things I swear I wouldn't say to any one maybe it was because of the wine or maybe because we were both in a critical situation so I felt close to her or maybe because I just felt like talking to her..either way I did feel a few of my burdens lifted from me after that talk.

She insisted of going home alone while I felt it safe for us to drop her off but even after she agreed she only let us take her to a specific point as she said she would continue the rest of the journey alone," Should we follow her?" Eric asked," Ofcourse we should, I invited her out I gave her the wine so now I must make sure she reaches him safely." I said as we slowly followed behind her, from a far we could tell she had reached but I was still hesitant to leave since I saw this strange man with her, I didn't know there relationship but by the looks of it she didn't seem happy about seeing him,I tried to mind my own business as they talked but I realised things were serious when she slapped him across the face," I think I should go and see what's going on." I said as I stepped out of the car," How about I go..let's not create anymore rumours." Eric said as I ignored his advise and went over,I noticed how stressed Sang Yi was as she angrily ranted at him,I first held back since I thought I would make things awkward by showing up but I could hold back any more after seeing this man shameless holding onto her...while she was asking to be freed and as much as this was definetly going to have dire consequences..I really couldn't think twice about it..so I ran to help her out.

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" Seriously!!" my manager yelled as she showed me a new list that had gone viral," You couldn't stay away from trouble so you had to create more.." she added as I humbly listened to her because frankly speaking this one was on me," And you..why didn't you stop him?" she turned to Eric," Don't blame him iam the one who insisted...but you can't blame me either of you saw how that jerk was forcing himself on her..you would have done the same thing." I explained but it wasn't making things better," This is starting to get on my nerves..do you know how many movie roles you have lost because of these rumours do you know how many endorsements you have lost..do you have any idea about how your popularity is slowly decreasing by the day?" she said," Iam sorry but iam not putting your feelings into consideration anymore..iam going to solve this issue my self." she added angrily as she turned to leave when she collided with Sang Yi who was coming in," You are here...have a seat over there..I'll be back." she said as she went out.

Sang Yi walked in with confusion written all over her face," Have a seat." I said as she sat down opposite me," Is everything okay?" she asked as Eric showed her the new post," Are you sure you haven't seen that?" I asked," Well I haven't really scrolled through the internet since last night.." she said as I noticed how uncomfortable she seemed talking about it," It's okay..." I said with a faint smile as assurance.

After a few minutes my manager came back in and gave each one of us scripts of paper," What's this?" I asked," Well those are the speeches you are supposed to memorise by tomorrow..." she explained," What exactly are these speeches?" I asked," They are your relationship clarification speeches..." she added," I'll simplify it, they are speeches clarifying that you and Mrs Sang Yi over here are in a relationship and you were only waiting to make it public when some paparazzi linked photos of you." she explained," Relationship!" Sang Yi exclaimed," Any complaints...I gave both of you a chance to try and come up with solutions aside the one I suggested but you created even more trouble..we can't keep the public guessing anymore so we are going to confirm your relationship..that way it won't look like Jiang Hao was walking into a hotel with some mysterious girl and it won't look like Sang Yi was being a schemer by having her photos taken with a famous actor." she explained as I stared at Sang Yi for her approval," Well Jiang Hao helped alot yesterday and iam partly responsible for creating this new rumour so I'll take this as a way for thanking you." she responded," Are you sure? we are not forcing you into anything?" I asked again," Iam sure...this could be a way to help each other out." she said in confirmation as I agreed and looked back at the script.

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SANG YI'S POV

" So just like that you agreed to faking a relationship with him?" Alia asked," Yes..it wasn't the best suggestion but I also have to take responsibility for him after he helped me out yesterday." I replied as I went through the script," This speech is a little cringy though..." I said as I showed it to Alia," I can't agree more.." she replied as we both laughed.

I spent the night memorising the speech,and had to head over to Jiang Hao's company in the morning," Do I need to apply all this make up for just a press conference..?" I asked," Well you are about to announce that you are in a relationship with the city's more famous actor...keep that image in mind." Ai man( Jiang Hao's manager) said as I nodded in approval," Did you memorise the speech?" she asked as I said yes," okay then..wait here and take some herbal tea to calm your self down..you will be escorted out after everything is ready." Ai man said as she left.

Truth is I was nervous and scared at the same time, I didn't know how I was going to react of speak with all the cameras facing and flashing Infront of me..." Calm down Sang Yi..." I said as I walked around the room.." May I come in?" said Jiang Hao as he knocked on the door," You may.." I said as I cleared my throat and sitted down to pretend I was okay," Are you okay?" he asked as I faked a smile," How can you be okay when it's going to be your first time doing this?" he said as I gave in," Truth is iam Really scared what if something goes wrong what if they catch on that we are lying..?" I replied," None of that is going to happen.. atleast I won't let it happen just relax and take deep breaths..." he said as he stared at me with reassurance," We are in this together.." he added as he smiled...I always knew that he had a dimple since people say it's his faces trend mark but it kind of felt different seeing it from up close.."Are you feeling better now..?" he asked," Much better." I said as he reached out for his pockets.." Here.." he said as he handed me a chocolate," Have this and you'll feel more relaxed." he said as I took it from his hands," Does this relax you too?" I asked," All the time..." he replied as I decided to give it a go too, I wasn't sure it was going to help me relax but I did need something sweet.

After a few minutes we were both summoned and as we walked out...my heart started pounding more and more and as I thought that I started to feel my legs become numb,Jiang Hao held my hand," Iam here." he said with a smile.

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