Page 34 of The King Contract
“No. I don’t think I’mthatinteresting, but when we’re outside, we should keep up the act to be safe.”
Millie nods. “Got it.”
I lean in and press my lips to her warm cheek. I hear her swallow, and I almost make a comment on how her shyness is endearing, but I keep it to myself.
“Thanks, Maelstrom,” I reply, backing away. “Remember, don’t obsess over anything you see online. That’s my job.”
“Sure,” she says dryly. “I’ll turn off my raging anxiety for the most anxiety-inducing thing I’ve ever participated in, in my life.”
I cackle as I head back to the car.
After a long, hot shower, I finally collapse into bed and dare to check my messages. The group chat with the boys has blown up, with Mack being the main author, unsurprisingly. Several images fill the conversation, including screenshots from gossip sites of Millie and me on the big screen, smiling and cheering. There are several short video snippets of the eveningand mention of ‘notorious playboy Noah King’, but most of the chatter is about people seeing me back on home soil and smiling.
The comments about Millie by my side are a mixed bag, from‘poor girl, she doesn’t know what she’s in for’to ‘lucky girl, you can tell she’s a sweetheart’.
Mack
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Mack
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Mack
You made it to the big screen. The commentators were frothing you.
Callum
My mum messaged to say you need a haircut, King. Has also not stopped asking me about the beautiful young woman next to you.
Mack
As your manager, do not cut your hair.
Callum
He could shave his head and no one would care. They look like nervous teenagers in love and people are living for it.
Mack
KING. DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR.
Also, you do look like teenagers in love. Swear on your life she slid into your DMs and you’re not paying her like I suggested.
Callum
Stop trying to take credit for their happiness.
Mack
But it’s proof I have good ideas.
Dan
Could you both STFU?
Mack
