Chapter-35 *Fake Dating and Jealousy* ✔

                                    

                                          
*Jessica's POV*
                          
We were driving in silence after our little chit chat in the park. I was still in state of confusion about the whole fake relationship thing. I could have denied his offer so easily; then why did I end up being stuck with him? 
                          
What could be the reason? Was it because of Nina or something else? If I could have found another way to help her out, then why? My inner-conscious was screaming at me.
                          
It was just a simple offer, right? I had to pretend to be his girlfriend, nothing else. I should stop overthinking this as it's just fake dating. There would be no emotions involved, I guess?
                          
Yes, right. 
                          
I shouldn't be nervous.
                          
It's just fake dating.
                          
"Penny for your thoughts?" Max's teasing voice interrupted my thoughts. 
                          
Calm down! You can't let him know about your anxious feelings.
                          
I gulped down, taking a deep breath. "No, it would cost more," I muttered, and looked outside the window.
                          
He remained silent for few minutes, so I turned my face and noticed a smirk on his face. I lifted my eyebrows, giving him a questioning look. He chuckled and asked, "Are you afraid that you will fall in love with me?"
                          
My eyes widened, making my heart stop, and suddenly, I felt blood rushing towards my cheeks. I quickly looked away before he got another chance to make fun of me.
                          
Love? Of course not!
                          
But why he said that?
                          
He was just trying to mess with my thoughts. He must had sensed my nervousness. 
                          
I gave him a big hearty laugh and glanced at him, "Please, the world would have to be at its end before I fell in love with you." I snickered. 
                          
He didn't gave me any sarcastic reply, but I noticed him rolling his eyes with a smug expression. I shook my head and looked ahead at the road, noticing an unfamiliar turn. 
                          
"Um, I am not fully familiar with this town, but I think you just took a wrong turn." I looked at Max and saw him smirking. I gave him a confused look. 
                          
"We are having dinner," he said in a bossy tone. 
                          
What the hell?
                          
"But, no-"
                          
"We still need to discuss the whole fake relationship thing, and it's just a dinner. Stop overthinking. You will surely love it," he said sincerely, and I stared at him for few seconds then nodded.
                          
I leaned back in my seat, processing everything. How would I tell him that it wasn't my overthinking.
                          
To be honest, I was bit scared that everything he did for me was affecting what I felt towards him. Yeah, I finally admitted there was something else between us.
                          
I know this wasn't a normal thing, and after this fake dating thing, it would get more complicated. The thing was, I didn't want to get hurt again. I had to protect myself. I needed to focus on our plan only, but the problem was his existence just fogged it all up inside making me think unclearly. I desperately needed fresh air as my thoughts were overwhelming right now. 
                          
He parked the car and I looked outside the window.
                          
"Indian restaurant?" I said getting excited and jumped outside the car. I was grinning from ear to ear. I didn't expect him to bring me here, again. It was just unexpected of him. I looked at him and wondered, 
                          
The little things you do for me are making me crazily attracted to you.
                          
I shook my head and reminded myself about the reality. All the worries and anxious feelings were already gone. I just wanted to headed inside and grab the delicious food.