Page 34 of Fake Dating Daxton Hawk
“I want to meet him too,” Darius says. “You know, out of all our friends, I’m sad I’m the only one who hasn’t lived the drama of fake dating.”
We all laugh, which I can’t believe I’m even capable of right now.
Mina gasps with excitement. “How about I organize a party and you bring Daxton along?”
“No, babe.” I shut her down. “I said I would introduceyouto Daxton. I’m not introducing him to everyone else. That would be embarrassing, like he’s my boyfriend and I’m introducing him to important people.”
Verena retracts her arm from around me and sweeps her hair over one shoulder. “Wouldn’t introducing Daxton to one person say a lot more? I totally agree with Mina about this party idea. Let’s do it. It will be a casual event. Daxton won’t think anything of it.”
I sigh, having heard about this crew of friends and know they won’t give up. Maybe Verena does have a point. “Okay. Mina, set something up and let me know the details. But I don’t know when Daxton will be back in New York. And I can’t promise he’ll attend your party.”
“Don’t worry.” Mina grins at me. “I’ll figure everything out.”
“Dammit, I’m excited now.” Darius returns to the register and taps my purchases. “Okay, getting back on track. How will you be paying for these today?”
I pull Daxton’s card out from my purse and hand it to Darius. “Daxton is paying for it.”
Darius raises an eyebrow. “This guy is okay with paying fifty grand on clothes for you?”
“Fifty—” I gasp. Wow, the cost accumulated fast. “Daxton said he was okay with me spending his money.” He specifically told me to buy expensive clothes. But fifty thousand dollars? Surely that’s crossing a line into inappropriate territory.
“Maybe I should double check with him before making the purchase.”
I grab my phone and dial Daxton’s number. The call rings out but a second later a text arrives from him.
Daxton “Dickhead” Hawk
I’m in a meeting. Are you ok?
I see thedickheadpart of his name and laugh to myself, making a mental note to change that later.
Jordan
Just checking, am I still good to use your card to buy clothes?
Yes.
We’re talking expensive clothes. Thousands and thousands of dollars.
I told you to buy whatever you want.
“I’m all good to use the card,” I announce, right as another message appears.
How are you?
“What’s he saying now?” Mina asks.
“He’s asking how I am.”
The three of them all side-eye each other with smirks. Verena is the first to speak. “He’s into you.”
I scoff and shake my head. “He is not. Daxton told me he hired me because nothing will happen between us.”
She shrugs. “Feelings change. Take me and Adrian, for example. I spent years hating him.”
Darius adds, “And now she can’t get enough of him. Look, Jordan, this guy told you to spend his money. That tells me everything. How are you going to reply?”
I shrug. “The money thing doesn’t mean anything to him. And I don’t know how I’ll reply. I guess I’ll just say I’m fine.”
