Jackson got up immediately when Calvin tried to shake my hand, but I let him know it was okay.
"Belinda Knight" I politely responded.
This man was staring me dead in the eyes while shaking my hand, and not once did he look at my exposed cleavage.
What a respectful man.
He's dressed in a suit and has the first few buttons unbuttoned.
After I introduced myself he revealed his beautiful smile.
"You free to go out tonight?" He asked as if though he was contemplating whether he'd see me again if he didn't ask now.
I agreed and he looked at Jackson and then back at me.
"Does he follow you everywhere?" Calvin asked.
I couldn't tell if he was trying to size Jackson up or if he was genuinely curious.
"Yes actually" I laughed.
"That's okay, my bodyguard will keep him company then."
"Okay" was all I could say because I couldn't look away. He had a pretty smile.
Our guards handled the number exchange, then we said our goodbyes before walking away.
I heard him tell his bodyguard "I hope she wears that tonight"
Or maybe I'm just delulu.
He left the store but I decided to get the dress in the colour red because it's such a hot colour on my skin.
As we walked out the store Jackson told the cashier to put it on my tab.
Moving on right now isn't too sketchy right?
I know I literally just legally and illegally got rid of a man from my life but it's not that deep, even though he is.
lol
In my defence Calvin is too attractive to resist and is exactly what I need tonight. I need to go out and let loose and he seems like he'd be perfect company.
Once we get to the car Jackson tells me I'm an idiot.
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me. You just met the guy. How do you know this won't end up like the situation with your ex?"
"I don't , but I won't be walking on eggshells forever okay? My heart broke I didn't die. Pun intended. Now close my door."
I saw him roll his eyes in the mirror.
"Bel you need to be careful because how sure are you he didn't pretend to not know who you were? You're literally all over the news"
He has a point.
"Look, I know me being with anyone at all is dangerous Jay but I'll be fine. I have you if anything goes wrong anyways."
It's not like I'll be taking this man seriously anyways. I literally just want free food and content that's it. I'm not looking for a boyfriend or anything.
If the media captures us together I'm fine with pretending but I'll know I'm not in love with him or have feelings for him at all.
With a steel heart like mine what's the worst that could happen?
"You think I should wear the red dress tonight? I wanna look too sexy to resist."
I know he'll be honest.
"You better. I've been working out extra so I'll be ready to kill anyone who dares to touch you. But don't dress like that if I'm not there."
"You're literally always with me. So I guess sexy Bel can come out to play anytime she wants then."
"Oh my word" he chuckled.
Soon we arrived home and we both got changed into comfortable clothes.
He opened his laptop and started working. He always looks so focused and it's so interesting because how much work would a guard need to do on a laptop?
Jackson's POV
I need to find out who that prick was earlier. His name sounded dangerously familiar.
I wish my sweet Belinda wasn't so gullible. She literally is the most ruthless woman I know but when it comes to reading people, she's absolutely terrible. I hope that changes one day.
A part of me is scared she's not vigilant because she knows I'll always be around to protect her. I'm honoured but that's not a good mindset to have.