Chapter Forty-One

Brandon's POV:

I came out from the shower and shrugged on the bathrobe when there was a knock at my hotel room.

Yesterday my granddad found out that I'm in New York and he wants me to come and live in his house.

But I was quite satisfied with the hotel service and declined him politely.

I made my way to the door and opened to see my the room service. He placed the breakfast on the table in my room and I gave him the tip then closed my bedroom door.

I was extremely hungry this morning and I thought that I'll change after breakfast.

I picked up the plate of cheese omelet when the newspaper underneath caught my attention.

When did I ask for newspaper.

Shrugging my shoulders, I picked up the newspaper while taking the first bite of omelet when it flew out of my mouth.

What the hell?

At the second page there was a printed picture of me and Madeline walking in central park hand in hand.

I read the line engraved just under the picture.

THE ENGAGEMENT BREAKER

The Sebastian Carrington fiance was seen on date with a son of millionaire business man Chase Edward and brother of famous Football Player Noah Edward. Brandon Edward has recently taken the position of CEO of Edward Company.

According to the sources Brandon Edward was Madeline Emerson's best friend. He got engaged to his kindergarten sweetheart Laura Gonzalez two years ago but the engagement is off due to some reasons which are still unrevealed by the sources.

It seems after his engagement was off he took the next flight to New York and straight came to meet Madeline Emerson.

The sources informed that it wasn't there first date last night. In fact, they both have been seeing kissing in an ice cream parlor.

And when we asked Sebastian Carrington about her fiancee his response was very shocking. He told Media that the Medaline Emerson broke up with him last night.

Do you think this new handsome and young CEO is the cause of the break-up of golden couple?

They just printed all this shít without my consent.

What the hell? How did get so much information about me and Madeline?

Forgetting the breakfast I was running my fingers through my hair, pulling them.

Why would she broke up with him?

Oh shít! It might not be her who broke up with him.

Shít! I destroyed her relationship with her fiance.

Picking up my cellphone I dialed her number but she didn't received. I tried again but her the operator kept telling me to leave the messages.

Cursing for being stupid and creating a rift between her and her fiance made me feel like as*høle. Although the news was made me feel giddy from inside and I took that as a sign of ray of sunshine in the darkness but I was still upset.

I wanted her to come back to me because she wanted to be not because the Media forced us or worse because she the rebound to stop the pain of breakup.

I pity the man who has broken up with her just because he couldn't handle the small competition with me.

I untied the bathrobe and shrugged on my white button down shirt and jeans. Picking the car keys, my wallet and cellphone I made my way out of my room to the lobby of hotel when my eyes landed on few media person and camera men's. I thought that there might be some celebrate staying in the hotel and made my way out when there was cry broke out.

Look Brandon Edward!

That was enough to make me ran back inside the hotel as fast as possible for me. When I was inside the lobby under the protection of large glass doors I took the deep breaths to calm myself​down.

I stared at the reports on the other side of the glass door arguing with security to let them inside and shuddered.

I never craved the attention of Media and never stayed ​active on different kinds of social website. I didn't like posting everything on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. And I didn't even think any of these accounts are still active as I haven't logged in them for last five years.

Noah and my dad were always good with media. They both can tolerate  personal inquiries from stranger's and reply them perfectly and calmly. They know what to give them and what shouldn't be disclose.

On the other hand I was always the awkward one when camera came in my view. I don't know I should smile or make a poker face. When I took the CEO post my dad insist that I'll give interview to the Boston magazine. After lots of argument with him I gave in and decided to let them interview.

The girl was nice and friendly, her crew was also good when they came to take an interview in my office but I felt so awkward under their gaze.

I felt uncomfortable when they dictate me to pose for the camera.

It was a hell! I don't why people enjoy attention of strangers?

A hand patted my shoulder and I turned around to see a waiter standing behind me.

"Sir, I can help you if you want to escape hotel without getting seen by the media". The receptionist​ said looking scared of me.

"Great. So what's the plan?". I asked him.

"I'll call a cab for you at the back gate of the hotel and take you there so you'll leave without getting seen by Media. How does it sound?". He asked looking nervous.

"But I have a car". I said.

"I know sir. And the media somehow knows about your car. There are few guys lingering around your car with the camera". He said making me shook my head in annoyance.

F*cking hell!

I cursed making the receptionist boy flinch.

"Call a cab for me and take me to the back gate". I said making him nod his head.

"Wait for few minutes sir". He said making his way to the reception and picking up phone.

Then he came back and said "This way".

I followed him to the back gate and saw a cab waiting for me.

"Thank you.....". I said.

"Mike". He said.

"Thank you, Mike. I really appreciate your help". I said handing him a hundred dollar.

Then I got inside the cab and gave him the address of Madeline house.

When we arrived at her house I was blown by the amount of paparazzi outside her house.

"Sir is this your destination?". The driver asked and I didn't know what to say.

Pulling out my phone from my pants pocket I called Madeline.

This time she picked it up and I asked her "Are you inside your house?".

"Yes and there are lots of Media here. Don't think about coming here today". Madeline said in panicked voice.

"I have a plan. Open the door when I'll call you. Bye". I said ending the call.

I looked at driver and idea popped in my head.

"Can you please stand there and wait for me I'll be back in a minute". I said taking the driver's cap and shades.

I left him gaping at me in astonishment and made my way towards her house. One report who looked younger than others and inexperienced was the perfect prey for my task.

I tapped him on the shoulder and he turned to me.

"What are you doing?". I asked him.

"We are waiting for Madeline Emerson to step out from her house so we can inquire about her break-up". He said.

"But she's not here". I lied.

He didn't look like he believes me.

"And how do you know this?". He asked me.

"I'm here driver". I lied setting the shades and cap to hide my face.

"Really?". He asked me stupidly.

"Yeah". I said.

"Then where is she?". He asked me.

"I'll tell you if you do me a favor". I said.

"Okay". He nodded his head.

"Tell others that she has been staying at her grandma's house in California". I made the story myself.

Damn! I don't even know if her grandma is alive.

"Really? She's not here?". He asked me suspiciously.

"No she isn't here. She's ​actually at her parents house. You'll go there and you can have her exclusive interview while others will search her in California". I said trying to sound honest.

"Wow you're so intelligent". He said with the wide eyes.

"Thank you". I said with the genuine smile.

"But why are you doing this?". He asked me.

"Because I wanted to help you". I liked again.

"Thank you". He said with moist shining in his eyes.

I feel guilty for lying to him. But I have to this if I want to see Madeline.

"No problem". I said patting his back.

Then I turned around to go back where the cab driver patiently waiting for me and heard the yell "She's not inside. She's in California in her grandma house".

The paparazzi started murmuring at the news then slowly they started to disappear.

After fifteen minutes the area was clear. I paid the cab driver more amount than the original fare and stepped out of the car then made my way to Madeline house.

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Madeline POV:

I woke up in the morning and searched for my baby to snuggle with him when I realized that I dropped him at his grandparents house last night because I've a meeting today where I can't take Bryan with me.

I stretched myself then stood up from the bed and made my way to the bathroom to take the shower. After I was done showering I changed into my undergarments​. Then I searched for some comfortable clothes in my closet as I still have some time before I need to leave for office.

The loud voices outside my house made me concerned. I picked up my pajama shorts and tank top from my bed and changed into them hurriedly.

I made my way out in the lounge and peeked outside from the slit between curtains. The large van of some news channel was parked outside my house and few men's were standing with camera in their hands, shooting my house.

What the hell? Why there is media outside my house?

My cellphone started ringing and I picked it up.

"Hello". I said.

"Hey, did you really break-up with Sebastian? Are you really dating super hot Brandon Edward?". Penny asked me making me frown.

"What the rubbish you're​ speaking Penny? Did you go out with Cami and Fin last night and got drunk?". I asked her.

"No! I didn't. Watch news your​ and Brandon Edward pictures are all over the TV and internet". She said and I literally felt everything spinning.

"What?". I said picking up the TV controller and pressing the on button.

The cartoon channel appeared and I changed it to see the news channel showing the outside of my house.

Then they started showing mine and Brandon pictures every in central park holding hands, talking​ and smiling.

And weirdly there was not a single picture of Bryan when he was with us all the time.

"Hi are you still there?". Penny asked me.

"Yeah". I said.

"Few generalists​ has been calling since morning asking if they can have your interview. What do you want me to tell them?". Penny asked.

"Tell them to f*ck off and mind their own business". With that said I ended the call.

I picked up my cellphone and called Sebastian.

"Hi, Sebastian did you see the news?". I asked him.

"Hello Madeline. Yes I saw the news actually I'm watching it on my plasma in my office. You and Brandon are looking really good together I must say". He said sounding amused.

There was no traces of panic in his voice like he has been the one who planned it.

"You are not panicking. You're so calm in this situation. Why?". I asked him already knowing that he was the one behind all this.

"Did you do this Sebastian?". I asked him.

"Yes". His reply was simple.

"Why?". I asked him with my voice breaking.

"I did this to push you to do the right thing that you should've done from the start". He said making me cry.

The tears stream down my face and hiccups made its appearance known.

"Why are you crying dammit? It's not like we were actually an item". He said  panicking.

"Shut up As*høle. It's too much and too early. I told you to wait". I said sniffing.

"You've already wasted so much time. I know women who are happily married and settled with their husband's at your age". He said with the humor behind his words.

"Are you saying I'm old?". I asked him.

"No, I'm saying you cannot​ waste more time in thinking". He said making me realize he's​ right.

"What about your parents?". I asked him.

"As I've said they'll give me a year to mend my broken heart while they search an unmarried eligible girl for me then push her under my nose to marry". He told me which is true.

"And I'll be standing beside them Sebastian Carrington and helping them. Because honestly you're two years older than me and should have married long time ago". I said.

"Your welcome to try sweetheart. But first I'll suggest you make amends with your long lost-lover". He said laughing at his silly joke.

"Shut up". I said ending the call.

Then my cellphone started ringing again and seeing that it's Brandon I picked it up.

"Are you inside your house?". Brandon asked me.

"Yes but there are lots of Media here. Don't think about coming here today".
I said in a panic.

"I have a plan. Open the door when I'll call you. Bye". He said ending the call.

I waited for fifteen minutes and keep peeking outside from the window in lounge. Within fifteen minutes the area was clear of all paparazzi and media.

Then I heard the knock on the main door and opened it.

Brandon was standing there dressed in white button down shirt his selves were rolled up showing his muscular forearms. His jeans were perfect fit.

I shook my head in annoyance on checking him out in this situation.

I pulled him inside and shut the door.

He was looked at me for few seconds then his eyes widened.

I looked at myself and realized that my short flower printed shorts are really short and tight barely hiding anything and fitting like a glove. My flimsy tank top is happened to be white and showing my black bra.

I felt my face heating up when his eyes landed on my long slim legs.

I had to take cough to get his damn attention.

"Why did you come here? I told you how risky it was to come here today. The media might come back". I asked him.

"No they are not going to come back soon I make sure of it". He said casually making his way towards the couch.

"Why? What you did?". I asked him frowning in confusion.

"It's a story for another day". He said shrugging his broad shoulders.

"Fine". I said.

"I'm here because I'm sorry for creating a rift between you and your fiance. I didn't mean to make you guys break up. If you want me I can talk to him and explain". Brandon said looking at me

Anger bubbled inside. He was just being a man when he was staring at me with lustful eyes. He just wants to have me like he did that night NO.STRINGS.ATTACHED.

Brand isn't in love with me. He was never in love with me and didn't wants​ me. Instead of confessing his love here, he is telling me that he'll talk Sebastian so he and I could get back together.

How foolish of me to think that Brandon Edward will be mine__ever.

"Dammit Brandon! Do you really think Sebastian is my fiance?". I yelled in anger and hurt.

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Hello lovelies,

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Publish Date: 11-06-2017

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