You Can't Buy My Love novel Chapter 6

"She actually agreed to all this?" My brother asked, flabbergasted.

"I told you little brother, money can buy anything." I told him matter-of-factly, sipping on a cold beer.

"And when is this rouse supposed to be taking place?" He laughed.

"This weekend, and you know what? You better not breathe a word of this to Dad. Not a word or I swear to Christ, you are dead to me."

"Oh, I'm not going to say anything," he started with a sly smile. "I'm just going to stand idly by while this fails in your face."

"I don't need your negativity," I sighed, rolling my eyes at him. "This is a well laid plan, and honestly, it's going to work."

"What if Dad finds out?" He asked.

"He's not going to."

"But if he does, you're cut off for sure," he laughed. "When is your new wife going to be here anyway?"

"She'll be here tomorrow, and I'm taking Dad out to meet her tomorrow night."

"Wow," Ben laughed. "Not even going to practice for a day?"

"I had my assistant write down everything there is to know about me, she'll have enough practice," I explained.

"What about all there is to know about her?" He asked, raising his thick brow.

"I'll learn as I go," I waved him off. "She's so perfect! She's just boring enough that I don't like her, and just pretty enough to be able to stand next to me and pass as believable." I stopped to think for a bit about her. "And her personality is tolerable."

"Wow, Noel! You're talking about a human being, not a damn dog." I all but spat at him, then turned the Sunday football game up higher.

"I'm sorry, I can't hear you, the game is on."

~*~

I had to mentally prepare myself for Olivia's arrival. Ever since I moved out, I've lived alone. I never had a woman stay more than a night in my bed; I don't like people all in my space. But I guess I can sacrifice a few months of my privacy for the greater good.

As soon as I was done girl-proofing my home, the doorbell rang shortly after.

When I opened the door, it was not only Olivia, but a little blonde girl. "Hello?" I said, but it came out as more of a question than a greeting.

"This is my little sister, Dina." Olivia explained with a suitcase in her hand. "She's dropping me off to the 'airport'." She did air quotes when saying the word airport, and I immediately lit up with understanding.

"Ohhhh," I sighed. "Well, come in you two." I gestured for them to enter, then took the suitcase from Olivia.

"Wow!" Dina exclaimed, looking around in amazement. "Nice place!" She grinned, making herself at home.

"Don't touch anything," I told her, sitting Olivia's suitcase down next to the couch. "Please." I noticed Olivia sitting shyly down on the edge of the couch and furrowed my brows, she seemed so much more quiet and reserved than her sister.

"You are about to be staying here?" She asked Olivia, looking though my refrigerator.