Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 136

During the evening, I headed to a café. I was on my second cup of coffee when my blind date finally strolled in.

He wasn't your typical middle-aged guy with a beer belly, nor was he bald. His crisp sky-blue shirt was spotless. He matched his online profile perfectly.

Although I wasn't catfished, his tardiness had definitely worsened my initial impression of him.

Thankfully, I wasn't seriously looking for a relationship. I just needed someone to get over Chris, for a fee.

"Sorry I'm late," the man apologized politely.

"No worries. I'm not actually here for a real date. I'm looking to rent a boyfriend," I stated bluntly.

He looked puzzled. "Rent a boyfriend?"

"Yes. I don't want a real relationship right now, but I urgently need a boyfriend for appearances," I explained.

He fell silent. Thinking he might be offended, I added, "I'll pay you for your time."

"You must be quite well-off," he commented while squinting slightly.

Despite my distaste for his money-minded reaction, it strangely facilitated our arrangement.

I ignored his implication and continued, "We can discuss a daily or monthly rate. What do you think is fair?"

"How much are you willing to pay? And is this just for appearances or more?"

His words hinted at his experience in such arrangements. And it dawned on me that I wasn't the first one to rent a boyfriend.

"It's just for a show," I affirmed. I was not interested in anything deeper.

"How do we handle physical intimacy charges?" he asked in a professional tone.

I chuckled softly. "Seems like you're familiar with this. What were your previous terms, if I may ask?"