Fake Girlfriend - Part 2

Oh, God. Elma was seriously freaking out now as he drew his lips to hers. Her back arched.

"Relax, or they can tell we are faking it," Riccardo leaned into her ear and whispered softly.

"Huh?"

"We're going out now as a couple, so play your game well and make everyone believe I'm not making a fool of myself." His voice hardened at the last words. And Elma's eyes went quickly to Ishaq's in the crowd just below the balcony. What would he think now? She dared not show any emotion on her face for him to read.

Riccardo pulled himself up and grinned charmingly at her face, where he'd gently pressed his thumb. Elma blushed.

Before she could snap out of his doting behaviour, Riccardo took her hand and led her out of the chatty cafeteria.

They reached the open air soon enough.