Chapter 118. A Fan

CHARLOTTE

I had just finished dressing when my phone rang.

Leo.

I picked up immediately, excitement bubbling through me. I’d been waiting for this surprise he mentioned.

“Babe, finally you called. I’m done dressing up,” I said.

“Good. You can come to the hall anytime from now. I can’t wait to see you in the new dress,” he said.

“Okaaaay… Romeo,” I teased, smiling as my cheeks burned red.

We laughed together.

But curiosity was eating me alive. I wanted at least a hint of what he was planning. Before I could ask, he added, “And baby… no matter what happens tonight, don’t act like you know me. Like we’ve seen each other before, okay?”

I blinked.

My heart skipped.

Wait… what? That didn’t sound good at all.

“Why? Aren’t you proud to show me off?” I asked softly.

“No, baby. It’s not that,” he said quickly. “Please don’t think like that. Things might get messy. Let’s just act according to plan. I need to protect