44 Is This Fly Bothering You?

"Sure, I'll help you."

Alyssa got stunned when she heard that Fred immediately agreed to her request.

In her opinion there's no reason for Fred to agree to her request, so when she asked, she only meant it as a joke.

Alyssa did not expect that the joke she said randomly would bring her some unexpected result!

"Really!?" She asked him with her eyes wide open to make sure he is not just agreeing half-heartedly.

Fred looks into her eyes which cause her to shiver unknowingly, not because of fright but because of his enchanting eyes as he said,

"Yeah, I'm sure, I'll help you with your simple problem."

When Alyssa heard that, she refuted in her mind, 'It doesn't look that simple to me though.'

Because of that she doubted the reason why Fred agreed so easily that she even started fantasizing that he did it because he likes her or something.

But even though she doesn't know why he agreed to her, it doesn't mean she is unhappy. On the contrary she is very happy with this.

"Thank you! Thank you!"

Alyssa smiled from ear to ear as happiness took over her.

Fred stares at that happy face of Alyssa and feels that the surroundings seem to have suddenly brightened because of her smile.

Although Fred doesn't know why Alyssa is so happy with him agreeing to pretend as her boyfriend, he still got infected by her smile and his mouth made a smile as well.

After chatting for a bit more, Fred notices that it's already lunchtime and he is feeling hungry as well.

So he turned to Alyssa and said, "It's already lunchtime, let's go grab something to eat, my treat."

"Oh, no, you don't have to treat me, I should be the one treating you because you agreed to help me solve one of my problems."

"Haha, don't mind it. It's just as simple as lifting a hand anyway. I'll treat you this time, you can just treat me the next time."

Alyssa then just agreed with what Fred said, saying that he can ask her anytime he is free.

To which Fred just nodded his head not taking it to his heart. It's just a a meal for him.

Fred told Alyssa to wait for him for a bit as he took a quick shower and went to his room to pick clothes to wear.

He looked into the mirror and nodded his head in satisfaction.

After Fred finish choosing his clothes, they left the house with the Mercedes Benz, that he took out of the ring before he went inside last night, to go to a restaurant selling chicken wings.

15 minutes of drive and they arrive outside of the small restaurant.

At this time the place is quite packed as a lot of people eat their lunch here, there are some students from nearby schools and office workers from the building just a few walks away eating here with their friends and colleagues.

Fred and Alyssa was lucky cause when they arrived, a couple just left and a table for two opened up so they don't have to wait.

They ordered some classic spicy chicken wings and garlic rice to go with it plus iced tea for their drinks.

They chatted for a bit about trivial things before their order arrived.

When they finish eating, they leave for the mall because Fred said that he needs to buy gifts for Alyssa's parents.

Although Alyssa told him that he did not need to bring gifts since it's all just pretending and he doesn't need to spend money for it.

But Fred refuted her saying that he needs to do this since he is pretending to be Alyssa's boyfriend tonight.

He asked her, "Is there a boyfriend out there who doesn't want to please the parents of his girlfriend?"

This caused her to become speechless and she just shut up and followed Fred.

Currently on the road inside the car with just the two of them, Alyssa felt a bit fidgety.

She turns her head to look at Fred, she felt that after not seeing Fred for a few years, he changed a lot.

Now he is more manly and there is also that charisma oozing out from him as well as the aura he gave off.

All of that is new to her, it's like she is looking at another person, but she doesn't hate it, she actually likes it.

It feels like she is safe as long as he is around her.

Alyssa stares at side face of Fred who is currently driving and whispered in a low voice that only she can hear,

"If only we're not just pretending."

She sighs as she turns her head outside, looking at the passing scenery with some emotions in her heart.

Fred looked at Alyssa for a bit before turning his head back on the road.

After 30 minutes of driving, they arrived at the mall. Fred parks the car at the parking lot before he takes the lead as they walk inside the mall.

As they're walking, he inquires with Alyssa about things that he deemed important for tonight's meeting with them.

"By the way, what does your Mom and Dad like?" He asked.

Alyssa thinks about it for a bit before answering, "Hmm… My dad likes to play chess. Besides that, he also likes to drink wine. As for my mom, she likes flowers and tea."

"Okay then, for now let's go to a clothing store to buy something for me to wear later at the party at your house." He stops walking as he pauses for a bit, he looks at Alyssa and asks, "Is there a specific type of clothing that we have to follow?"

"No, no, no, it's just at our house so you can just wear anything you're comfortable with. Casual clothes will do."

"Oh, okay then, let's head to the Bench Clothing store first."

Fred grabbed Alyssa's hand as he led the way. He did not notice the blush on Alyssa's cheeks because he is such a dumb dumb.

They arrived at the Bench Clothing store and entered.

They were greeted by the salesperson as they walked inside.

"Good afternoon, sir, ma'am."

Fred nodded his head with a smile on his lips to the salesperson and then directly went to a section displaying some upper wear.

He chose a few that he likes and tried it on at the fitting room.

Alyssa waited for him patiently as she sat down on a soft armchair. Since there is nothing to do, she takes out her phone to see if she has messages.

Then she saw that a good girl friend of hers messaged her so she chatted with that friend as she waited for Fred to come out of the fitting room.

At this time, another customer entered the shop and was greeted by the salesperson, behind him are two buff looking guys in black outfit who look like his bodyguards.

He didn't even bother looking at the staff as he entered, and also looked snobbish.

Immediately as he got inside the shop, his line of sight fell into Alyssa who was sitting alone.

A weird light flash passed his eyes as he licked his lips disgustingly and smiled widely.

He walk towards Alyssa and tried to start a conversation,

"Hello there, beautiful miss."

He flashes what he thinks is a handsome smile, his eyes looking directly into the eyes of Alyssa.

Alyssa only glanced at him before turning her head to the fitting room, not paying attention to the man at all.

When the man saw that he gritted his teeth, annoyed that the girl treated him like air.

But still, he did not give up, he once again tried to start a conversation, but this time before he got the chance to even hear the voice of a man came from the fitting room.

"Is this fly bothering you?"