Jackson paused in thought and said, “If it’s one-off, you’ll get ten thousand once. If it turns into a long term gig, it’ll be easier to negotiate the price. The general explanation is… I have a friend whose mother is hounding him to bring a girlfriend home, but he doesn’t want to get married so he can’t do that. So he’s asked me to help him find someone suitable to act as his girlfriend. It’s just an act. Body contact is a must, but it won’t reach any overtly intimate stages. You don’t have to worry about that. If his family doesn’t approve, then you’re done after one gig. If they approve, then the gig will continue. If you think the price isn’t good enough, you can negotiate as well.”
Getting paid ten thousand dollars just for acting like his girlfriend once? Tiffany agreed without a second thought, “The price is good enough. However, I’m going to make this clear, bodily contact has its limits. I’ll come after you if he crosses the line.”
The pair immediately became good friends. Tiffany happily enjoyed her meal, then went home to catch up on some sleep.
At five thirty in the evening, Jackson promptly gave her a call and even sent her a dress. It looked like a simple white shirt with stockings and a black mini skirt. The label was still on it, and the price made her heart pound for a long time. It had been a while since she had ever laid her hands on something so extravagant.
She put on the clothes and realized that they fit her very well, especially on her waist and chest. The fit seemed to be tailored to the shape of her body. The effect it had on the top half of her body was really good. She liked it very much. However, she would have to return these clothes, so she didn’t dare cut off the tag.
Jackson scanned her from top to toe when she arrived downstairs. His eyes seemed to shimmer like starlight. He was clearly very pleased. “Get in the car.”
She casually slid into the co-driver’s seat. “Why are you picking me up? Are you coming with me to your friend’s house? Wouldn’t that be awkward? Give me some information on your friend. I’ll be exposed if I go there and end up not knowing his name. Do I need a fake background? For example my family background and so on? It’s got to be fictional and we have to agree on it beforehand. It’d be best if this could become a long-term gig, so I can earn more money.”
Jackson cleared his throat and replied her with a serious look on his face, “No need to fabricate your origins. Everyone knows about you. As for my friend… You have all the necessary information on him.”
Everything? Tiffany was confused. “Have I met your friend? Stop being so secretive then, just tell me who it is.”
“There’s no friend. Actually, it’s me.” Jackson had decided on telling the truth. He was going to have to lay his cards on the table sooner or later.
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