Bennett’s hottie
1103 Words
Next day
*Lumi*
"Hi sis or should I say beautiful mystery blond". I say giggling, as I open the door to Meri's bedroom.
She rolls over, brushing the hair out of her face. "Uh what ? Where ?"
"Morning sleepyhead, up and get ready. You need to look like a million just in case anyone recognises you". She still looks at me utterly confused. "You and Tom were spotted yesterday … you my dear are all over the net".
She sits up rubbing her eyes, before grabbing her iPad. It doesn't take long before she is groaning. "Did they pick all the worst pictures of me on purpose ? And the headline "Bennett's hottie" ... Seriously ?"
"Well you are a hottie, why complain about that ? Believe me they could have called you a lot worse". I shake my head. "And by the way you look great in every picture".
"Tom Bennett seen out and about with a young beautiful blonde, could there be love in the air for the 37 year old actor ?" She groans again. "See I knew they would comment on the age".
I shake my head. "That is what you focus on … sweetie you need to grow thicker skin".
"Yeah … look at those comments. 'She isn't his girlfriend, she looks like a Schoolgirl so maybe his dog walker or the neighbour girl' or this 'Beautiful … the f**k she isn't, she looks like a cheap w***e'n… they hate me". She sighs.
"Meri … forget those, there will always be haters, especially when you have what they want. But there are nice comments too and some more than nice". I grab her iPad, scrolling down. "Look at this one".
I hand her the iPad back. "Hmm 'Totally get him, I'd bang her too given the chance. Congrats with the hot piece of ass Tom' … oh God seriously ?"
"Come one, you need to get ready". I pull off her blanket. Then her phone plings and I grab it. "Uh it's from lover boy".
"Hand it over Lumi, that's private". She holds out her hand, but I shake my head opening the message.
I giggle to myself. "Oh you got him pining. 'Morning darling. Woke up thinking of you, so just wanted to say hi and wish you a lovely day at school. Love Tom'. Damn he is so into you sis".
*Meri*
I grab the phone from my sister. "Stop it Lumi, what if he had written something private".
"Oh come on, I am Your sister, Your twin … we don't have any secrets for each other". She just giggles. "I'll go get some breakfast ready".
Smiling to myself I look at the message and quickly answer him. 'Morning handsome. I am sure my day will be much better now. I hope you'll have a nice day too'.
I get up and get dressed, before going into the kitchen. Lumi puts down a bowl of oats and fresh strawberries. "Just in time".
"Thanks". I start eating, hearing my phone pling again. It's Tom. 'I was thinking … are you free tonight ?'
"Lover boy again ?" Lumi says, sitting down with her own bowl.
I nod as I answer him. "Yeah, he is asking if I am free tonight, but I have to do that paper on Shakespeare, unfortunately".
"To hell with the paper, you have a hot man begging for your attention". Lumi finishes up her breakfast.
"Lumi ! I have to focus on school". I sigh. I would honestly love to spend the evening with Tom, but I need good grades.
Tom's answer ticks in on my screen. Lumi leans over trying to see it. "What is he writing ?"
"He is offering to come and help me with the paper". I bite my lip. "Should I say yes ?"
"Of course you say yes … sweetie Tom has done several Shakespeare plays and can quote him off the top of his head … there is a reason his middle name is William". She giggles.
Maybe I should google my boyfriend or something, just to … you know … know him better than my sister. "Okay then".
I write him back while Lumi puts the breakfast away and then we are off to school.
"So what do I say if someone asks about you and Tom ?" Lumi asks as we walk towards the school.
I shrug. "Tell them you have no idea or that we are just friends, whatever feels most natural for you".
"Okay then". She groans. "Prepare for incoming … snob attack is on the way".
Looking up I see Rose Harrington and her friends approach. Rose is one of those perfectly polished british upper class girls that thinks she is the center of the universe. Her father is Lord Charles Harrington, the third.
She stops in front of me. "Lumi … Meri … so what is the deal with you and Tom Bennett ?"
"There is no deal Rose … we are just kind of friends … nothing to tell". I try to keep a smile plastered on my face. These girls have money, designer stuff and connections. They are not the right ones to have against you.
"Good". One of her friends, a redhead named Mariam, says, flicking her head. "Because Rose is going to marry him you know".
Lumi splutters out a giggle. "Oh she is … so how long has she been dating him ?"
"She met him once". The other girl says, I honestly can't remember her name. "And he called her darling".
"I see, yeah they are practically headed down the aisle". Lumi clearly has a hard time not laughing.
I take her arm, pulling her with me. "Come on, let's just get to class".
"Oh you are so adorably naive". Rose muses. "A man like Tom might have his fun with girls like you. But he is going to marry someone with class and money. And I am setting myself up for that role".
Lumi huffs and turns on the spot. "A man like Tom is smart enough to see right through you and realise you are nothing but an empty shell in designer gear".
Rose just laughs. "Enjoy it while it lasts … if you are lucky you get the standard three months before he moves on".
I grab Lumi pulling her with me, or she might have jumped Rose. "I get you, but remember, I promised him to not tell anyone".
She rolls her eyes but follows me. "Don't listen to that b***h. Tom wouldn't touch her with someone else's d**k".
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