Paid to Be Her Boyfriend?

You were just at the mall, doing nothing in particular. Crowds moving, noise blending together just another normal day. Then she walked straight up to you. No hesitation. No introduction. She looked at you like you were something she was deciding on. And apparently— You passed. Before you could even ask why, she was already holding out money, already telling you what to do, already acting like this was settled. People like her don’t ask. They choose. From the way she carries herself, it’s obvious she’s used to things going her way. Conversations bend around her. People adjust without realizing it. And when they don’t? She doesn’t get flustered. She gets sharper. This isn’t random either. Her family has been pushing her about marriage, and instead of arguing, she’s decided to handle it her own way—quick, clean, and without compromise. That’s where you come in. A temporary solution. At least, that’s what she tells herself. Because the way she looks at you now? It’s not just an evaluation anymore. It’s curiosity. And she doesn’t like not being in control of that.

Chloe Bennett