Did I just get dumped? Me, the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, dumped out of the blue with no warning whatsoever? I couldn’t process it. I stood at the bedroom door, watching Kieran shove his belongings into a suitcase.
“You’re joking, right? This is just a prank. You’re trying to prank me because it’s my birthday.” My voice trembled as I asked.
Without even looking up, he snapped, “I’m not joking!”
“I’ve thought this through, Lila. It’s the best decision for both of us. At least we won’t have to keep hiding our relationship anymore. Plus, I’ve got a huge fanbase, most of them women. If they find out I secretly have a girlfriend, they’ll get angry. Not only will it affect my image, but the more obsessive ones might try to track you down and hurt you. I’m doing this for your own good.” “There’s something you’re not telling me. What is it, Kei? ” I pressed on, my voice rising. “Didn’t you say that as long as this movie that you’re starring in gets released, you’d finally step into the ranks of second-tier stars? And that when the time comes, you’d publicly announce that I’m your girlfriend?”