A Troublesome Girlfriend

Simon’s POV

My phone immediately rang as I arrived in the dressing room. The call was from my girlfriend, Francisca, and I was perplexed about how to respond to her regarding today's wedding. Francisca and I had been on a break for the past four months, and I was in a state of 'emptiness' regarding anything.

“Why don’t you just answer that call and tell Francisca? Do you think she’s blind and can’t see all the news broadcasting your wedding with Anna today?” Kevin, my friend, who was lying on the sofa beside me, asked.

What Kevin said was true; I married a famous model, and it was unlikely that Francisca, who was an influencer, wouldn't know anything about it. With heavy steps, I picked up the phone from the dressing table and answered the call.

"Yes, Francisca."

“How dare you! You’re the most disgusting man I’ve ever known! What’s the meaning of all this, Simon?! Don’t tell me you didn’t mean anything by it because I don’t want to hear it! I could easily ruin your life and your family’s in an instant if you don’t explain to me about your marriage to Anna!” Francisca's voice was hoarse from shouting so loudly. I glanced at Kevin, who was still busy with his phone; I needed him to see and help me explain to Francisca.

“Well, Francisca, what happened is something I should have explained to you from the beginning. But, you know, we’re still on a break, and I’m confused about my feelings. So, maybe at this point, we should just end this relationship. I can't be with you anymore, and besides, the photos you've been posting on social media with other men have made me even more convinced that we should part ways.”

“Oh, not if you still think about the adult video I have. Just imagine, the youngest CEO in this city, the son of Johnson Samuel, the top entrepreneur, actually has an adult video with Francisca, a woman despised by your family for being deemed unworthy. Haha, won't you be immediately disowned by your parents? I mean, we'll both be ruined, Simon! Of course, I'll be hunted down too, but it won't affect me too much because it will boost my popularity. But you? You--.”

"Okay, what do you want now? Isn't it enough that you keep threatening me with that stupid video? We've been on a 'break' for four months, and you still haven't changed. Do you realize that we’re in this situation because you always find it hard to resist flirting with other men? Come on, Francisca, don't be hypocritical and make me hate you even more!"

Francisca chuckled from the other end of the phone; perhaps another of my biggest mistakes was getting involved with a crazy woman like her. From the beginning, I shouldn’t have been swayed by her sweet words.

Actually, I loved Francisca, but her stubbornness and frequent flirting with other men disgusted me. Unfortunately, the adult video we made together was consensual, so this wasn't entirely a trap. I was just too foolish.

"I want us to meet tonight. If not, be prepared to have your parents pull out all the facilities they entrusted to you, Simon. I'm threatening you, and don't say I'm not brave enough to do it," Francisca said firmly.

"I can't meet you tonight, I--."

"One hour from now, if you don't come, you know what will happen. Bye, Honey, I miss you!"

The call ended, and I could only hit the dressing table in frustration. Frank, who was busy with his phone, immediately looked at me.

“What's wrong? What did Francisca say?”

“She asked me to meet her; she doesn't want to break up with me.”

Frank chuckled while clapping his hands. Apparently, my misery was entertainment for him.

“That's why from the beginning, I strongly disagreed with you being close to Francisca. The only thing she relies on is her body's attractiveness; I mean, she only has one major asset. Francisca's track record as a wild woman should have been avoided by you, a CEO of your caliber dating a random girl. But let's forget about that. I know you love her, and it can be said that she has made you, who were not very naughty, somewhat experienced in 'pleasure.' I suggest you stay with her. Besides, your marriage with Anna will only last for two years, right? During that time, can you resist touching any woman? You and Anna promised not to touch each other, right?”

That question immediately made my mind play through the pages of the agreement Anna presented to me a week before this wedding. One of the important points she emphasized was that we would never engage in romantic activities except in front of the media or my parents.

If only my parents hadn't opposed my choice of partner and had full faith in the company I've been leading for the past three years, maybe I wouldn't care about this arranged marriage.

This is all Anna and her family's problem. Her father was too greedy and crazy to have fun, ultimately leading to the collapse of their business. Meanwhile, my parents, as investors and good friends, had to bite their fingers because the money they had poured into their family's company had been wasted.

I could say this marriage was beneficial for Anna, albeit slightly. Their family debt was released, and they also received a little help from my father to reorganize the company. Anna's name in the modeling world would also shine brighter because she married into one of the most respected families in New York. As for me? What's the benefit? I only satisfied my parents' ego.

“Hey!” Frank snapped his fingers in front of me, snapping me out of my reverie.

“Oh, yeah, I don't know, Frank. I'm still confused, whether I should stay with Francisca or just leave her. She has an important secret, and she doesn't want me to pay with money. That woman is too crazy.”

Frank patted my shoulder, pointing his finger at himself. “Do you doubt my advice? Frank, your friend famous for various scandals. Has any of those scandals brought me down? Just do what Francisca wants, make her have a hard time letting go of you, take what you call that secret, then leave her! Now, I ask you, will that secret destroy you if she reveals it?”

I could only sigh deeply; for now, it seemed that all the advice given by Frank was the best thing I could do to save myself.

I don't know what the result will be until I try it on my self.