His Drama Queen novel Chapter 15

I squeezed Ethan's hand, because we haven't discuss this. Ethan cleared his throat and gave me a reassuring smile.

"Actually I went to Brazil to visit my parents." Ethan started and rubbed my hands softly. "And then I met her and she decided to come to the states with me." He looked at me and flashed me a bright smile. "She's the sweetest."

"Awh," Rose sighed and placed her hand over her heart. "You two are so cute. Anyway, come, I will introduce you two to my guests. They will be thrilled to hear that you have found a girlfriend Ethan."

"Rose, I think it's too early to announce it." Ethan chuckled nervously. "Right, princess?"

"Yeah." I said, managing to put a smile on my face. "We have only been dating for a short period."

"And?" Rose asked, raising up her eyebrows. "I know that you two are meant to be, so it doesn't matter for how long you've been together."

She then smiled warmly at me. "Come on, I'll introduce you two. My favorites. Ah!"

We followed Rose to the middle of the ballroom. Ethan leaned over at me and whispered: "This is not good. Geez, I didn't know this would happen."

"Why is this not good?" I whispered back, my heart hammering wildly in my chest. I was so confused and nervous.

"Veronika. She will hear about it."

I wanted to slap myself in the face. Of course, Veronika. "Stop talking about her when I'm supposed to be your pretend girlfriend. I don't want to hear about...her anymore when I'm with you." I hissed annoyed.

For some reason, Veronika's name made my stomach turn. I was supposed to be his girlfriend, but he couldn't even forget that bloody girl. I wonder what type of relationship he had with her.

"Are you... jealous?" Ethan questioned, pulling me closer to his body. I could feel his six-pack from underneath his suit.

"What if I am? You are so damn possessive, so I think it would make us even."

He chuckled lightly. "You got a point, princess."

"Ladies and gentlemen," Rose voice echoed through the whole room. She didn't even need a microphone. All heads turned towards us. "First of all, thank you for coming. I appreciate it. And second of all. I have very surprising news for all of you...," Rose turned her head towards us and smiled widely. "Ethan Gray got himself a girlfriend! Meet Nicole Vargas."

The whole room applauded, here and there I heard whispers. "Trust me, tomorrow the gossip tabloids will be full with our names," Ethan whispered in my ear.

I laughed softly. "Isn't that what you want?"

He scoffed. "Of course not. This news will reach Russia."

I took a deep breath to not burst out in anger. I wiggled myself out of his grip. "I'm going to the restroom," I said curtly and immediately walked away. It should not bother me if he talks about Veronika, but it does. It angers me for some reasons.

I wished he would stop talking about Veronika and just focus on me. His pretend girlfriend.

I walked into the restroom and fixed my makeup. In the mirror, I could see two girls staring at me. I frowned my eyebrows at them and they immediately stopped staring at me. Just when I thought they had left one of them came next to me and tapped with her long acrylic nails on the marble sink.

"Ethan's girlfriend?" She asked in a high pitched voice. Her eyelashes were so long and thick I wondered if she could see through them.

"I'm sorry if I sounded like a bitch earlier, but trust me I'm a sweetheart." She smiled widely at me showing off her braces. She then looked behind me and waved. "Hey Ethan!"

"Angela." Ethan greeted through gritted teeth.

"Nicole, this is Angela, my cousin who can't keep her mouth shut. Angela, this is Nicole, my girlfriend." Ethan introduced us with a sigh.

"What happened to Veronika? Did you two break up? It's not on Clevver news." Angela raised her eyebrows up. "Tell me, dear cousin."

Ethan groaned annoyed. "I thought you didn't like Veronika. We were never a 'thing' so why would it be on that stupid gossip channel?"

Angela raised her hands up in surrender. "I was just looking out for cutie here." She pointed at me. "I mean I didn't like Veronika, because she commented that my eyelashes looked like umbrellas. Little bitch." Angela let out a disapproving sound.

Ethan laughed. "They actually do."

Angela glared at Ethan. "I have the urge to punch that pretty face of yours, cousin !" She then shifted her attention back to me. "Since you're the new girlfriend of my dear shithead cousin, do you want to go shopping sometimes? I actually like you. Pretty little thing."

"Don't hit on my girlfriend, Angela!" Ethan said through gritted teeth and muttered under his breath, "Not only do I need to keep an eye out on the men, but also on the women."

I laughed at that. "So possessive, Mr Gray."

He squinted his eyes at me and said in a mischievous voice, "Oh I will show you what possessive is, Miss Vargas."