We are pretending....right? - Chapter 26- Follow me~

It took a lot from Sumire to help stabilize her mother who was on the verge of collapsing seeing the Director of the S&S group of companies and also where the lady of the house works, standing on the door.

Even Ryuu came out of his room after hearing the commotion.

“Seriously, Dad? Weren’t you coming back tomorrow? And why did you come here all of a sudden?”

Sumire’s brows touched the ceiling hearing that this man whose pictures she has only seen in newspapers until now and also heard about his achievements through social media was actually the man in front of whom Sumire was supposed to present herself as his son’s girlfriend.

All of a sudden this scene became so complicated…

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[Sumire’s POV: ]

‘What should I do… ‘ Generally when I feel nervous I take help from my mom or Akari.

The latter would be currently sleeping like a log and if talking about Mom then she is evidently more nervous than me. She’s barely holding herself together as she conversed with Sou-kun’s father.

Ryuu greeted the chairman before he walked back to his room since he indeed was quite sleepy to even stand properly.

‘I have prepared myself so there won’t be any problems… ‘ Fortunately I have prepared the materials required to know about Sou-kun and have learned most of the information related to him.

The chances of Satou-san(Sou’s father) discovering that our relationship was fake were almost zero.

“What are you mulling over so hard? ”

“Ah! ” I nearly tripped with the tray of tea in my hand if not for the strong support my back was provided with.

“You startled me! “I glared at him with the complaint.

“Sorry… ”

I turned my head away from him since the radiation of his soft smile was too strong for me to handle.

Rather I rearranged all the cups and cutlery before I turned to walk toward the living room when suddenly Sou-kun called out for me.

“You don’t need to be nervous Sumire-san. Don’t forget that you are my choice. And my girlfriend can’t be disliked by anyone.”

I didn’t turn to look at him but my heart did skip a beat for some reason.

Somehow when he says that I am his girlfriend it doesn’t seem he minds the part where our relationship was intended to be just fake.

This was the second time today that Sou-kun has said something that suggests he’s interested in me more than just as a friend.

But why all of a sudden? Or did he like me all the time and through this fake relationship he is trying to make me fall for him?

‘But it’s possible that I might be thinking all this, right…? ‘

Conflicted thoughts made me annoyed as I turned my head.

“Baka… “I thumped my feet…barely managing to not spill any tea before making my way toward the guest.

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“It’s admirable to hear that Akiko-san has been raising her children all by herself. I am really impressed. ”

The middle-aged handsome man who might be regarded as Sou’s brother if asked in general, spoke his genuine thoughts.

Nowadays when expenses have reached the sky Akiko was able to raise her children without any support is worth praising.

“Y-You flatter me, Direct-”

“Ah-uh. As I said, it’s Satou from now on for you, Akiko-san. We are in-laws now, after all. ”

“Dad.”

“I mean potential in-laws… ”

It was somehow amusing seeing how the man who has achieved so much in his life and was ranked in the top ten amongst the world’s richest men was being corrected by his son.

It helped Akiko calm her nerves. Sumire as well seemed a lot more composed than before since against her expectation Sou’s father wasn’t strict at all.

“That reminds me. The main objective of mine to come here is to invite you all for tomorrow’s celebration. Sou is turning seventeen tomorrow after all, so a small get-together would help us know each other and I will also get time to talk with Sumire-chan.”

There was a mixed reaction from the other three. Sou was facepalming himself for his father to organize a party for such an unimportant day. Akiko looked overwhelmed since this event might prove beneficial for her professional life.

However, for some reason, Sumire was looking at Sou intently, to the point where the latter felt her gaze on him before turning his head toward her.

“What happened, Sumire-san?”

“Ah, nothing. I just wanted to give your dress back. Can you follow me for a minute? ”

Sumire wasn’t asking rather told Sou to follow her. She had a smile but her eyes weren’t smiling at all.

The cold demeanor enshrouding the girl made Sou gulp as he found his father patting his shoulder before wording out his condolences, “You have my blessings, my child.”

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A/n: – As I said the most dramatic and demanding girl I have ever written is Sumire. But you will eventually love her.

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