How hard can it be? That was the question rolling around Rain Dzer's mind after Damon Savage asked her to be his fake girlfriend. It was only supposed to be for a night after all. She hadn't heard his laugh yet, she didn't know of Kylie Cruz either and it was definitely before she saw the football god shirtless. Otherwise, she would've had an idea of just how hard some things could be. Only one HIM - he doesn't come a dime a dozen. Torn between his loyalty to his long distance girlfriend Kylie Cruz, a gymnast in Ohio, and the growing attraction he feels for Rain Dzer. Will he choose the comfort of his familiar relationship or take a chance on the artistic and charming Rain, who challenges him to see the world - and himself - in a new light?
Chapter 1: The Pitch
DAMON'S POV
Damon Savage sprinted down the football pitch, the scorching sun beating down on his skin like a relentless drumbeat. The smell of freshly cut grass filled his nostrils as his feet pounded the earth, sending shockwaves up his legs. The sounds of the game swirled around him - the thud of the ball, the shouts of his teammates, and the distant hum of traffic from the nearby road.
He was in the middle of an intense training session with his teammates, and he couldn't afford to let his focus slip. Sweat dripped down his face, stinging his eyes, but he didn't dare wipe it away, not even for a second.
As he ran, he caught sight of a girl standing on the sidelines, looking around uncertainly. She was a distance away, but Damon's eyes were drawn to her bright pink hair, which stood out against the dull green of the pitch like a beacon. The girl looked lost, and Damon saw her approach one of the other players, who was sitting on the bench, sipping water from a bottle.
She asked him something, and the player pointed down the road, giving her directions. Damon watched as the girl nodded and smiled, her eyes lovely and filled with gratitude. She turned and began to walk in the direction the player had pointed, her legs striding confidently across the grass.
For a moment, Damon was distracted, his eyes following the girl as she walked away. The sound of his teammates' shouts and the thud of the ball faded into the background as he watched her disappear into the distance.
But then he snapped back to attention, remembering that he was in the middle of a training session. He refocused on the game, chasing after the ball with renewed intensity. The sun beat down on him, the sweat dripped down his face, and the sounds of the game swirled around him once again.
As he played, Damon couldn't shake the feeling that he had just seen something interesting. But he pushed the thought aside, concentrating on the game at hand.
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Damon Savage cruised down the road, the warm evening air blowing through his hair as he chatted with his friends in the car. They were all still high on adrenaline from their intense practice session, and the conversation was lively.
"I'm telling you, Damon, you're going to be the star of the team this season," his friend, Tunde, said from the passenger seat.
Damon grinned. "I don't know, man. I've got some tough competition."
His friend, Femi, who was sitting in the backseat, chuckled. "You're just being modest, Damon. You're the best player on the team."
As they approached a bend in the road, Damon's eyes landed on a familiar figure walking alone on the sidewalk. It was the girl with pink hair, whom he had seen earlier at the pitch. She was walking quickly, her eyes fixed on the ground ahead.
Damon's curiosity was piqued. He slowed down the car and pulled over to the side of the road. "Hey, wait up!" he called out to Rain, rolling down the window.
Rain looked up, startled, and their eyes met for a brief moment. Damon shot her a charming smile. "Need a lift? I'm headed in the same direction."
"How are you certain we're headed same direction?" Rain's expression changed from startled to wary. She shook her head quickly and picked up her pace, walking faster down the sidewalk. "I'm good, go away!"
"What's going on, Damon?" Tunde asked, looking at Rain with interest.
"I don't know," Damon replied, shrugging. "I just saw her earlier at the pitch, and I thought I'd offer her a ride."
Femi chuckled. "You're such a ladies' man, Damon."
Damon's face deepened in a frown. "Shut up, Femi."
He slowly pulled the car back onto the road, driving behind Rain at a snail's pace. Rain, however, seemed to be getting more and more agitated. She glanced back over her shoulder, her eyes wide with fear, and suddenly took off in a sprint.
Damon's friends laughed. "Dude, I think you're scaring her!" Tunde joked.
But Damon's instincts told him something was off. He quickly pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. "You guys go ahead and drive home," he told his friends. "I'll catch up with you later."
Femi raised an eyebrow. "You're going to chase after her? Damon, what's going on?"
Damon just shook his head. "I don't know, man. I just need to talk to her. I'm not used to getting turned down."
His friends exchanged confused glances, but eventually, Tunde got out of the passenger seat and slid into the driver's seat. "Okay, man, but be careful," he said, before driving off.
Damon watched as Rain disappeared around the next bend in the road. He took off after her, his long legs eating up the distance. But he wasn't really trying to catch up to her. He was just curious about why she was running away from him.
As he chased after Rain, the sounds of the city faded into the background, replaced by the pounding of his feet on the pavement and the sound of Rain's ragged breathing. The sun was setting, a golden glow over the scene, and Damon felt a thrill of excitement.
Chapter 1 The Pitch
18/02/2025
Chapter 2 Rainy Night
18/02/2025
Chapter 3 Luxury & Slums
18/02/2025
Chapter 4 Made it Rain
18/02/2025
Chapter 5 Dreaded
18/02/2025
Chapter 6 The search for Rain
18/02/2025
Chapter 7 A game of Fumbles
18/02/2025
Chapter 8 Temporary Haven
18/02/2025
Chapter 9 Diner with him
18/02/2025
Chapter 10 When the party is over
18/02/2025
Chapter 11 A night to remember
18/02/2025
Chapter 12 The Elite Girls
11/03/2025
Chapter 13 The elite lit girls
11/03/2025
Chapter 14 A Celebration and a Concern
12/03/2025
Chapter 15 Star girl privilege
12/03/2025
Chapter 16 Damon Savage or Ethan Marco
12/03/2025
Chapter 17 Looking like a million bucks
12/03/2025
Chapter 18 Another night with the Savages'
12/03/2025
Chapter 19 Midnight Reflections
12/03/2025
Chapter 20 A Night of Unwanted Nursing
12/03/2025
Chapter 21 A House Call
13/03/2025
Chapter 22 Hit & Run
13/03/2025
Chapter 23 Left Home to Feed Home
14/03/2025
Chapter 24 A Late - Night Chase
14/03/2025
Chapter 25 Goodbyes Leaving the slums
15/03/2025
Chapter 26 The Football God
15/03/2025
Chapter 27 Jokes on Kylie
16/03/2025
Chapter 28 Ecstacy
16/03/2025
Chapter 29 Damon's Heart Belongs To...WHO
17/03/2025
Chapter 30 You won't believe who she ran into!
18/03/2025
Chapter 31 His Deadly Plan At The Table
18/03/2025
Chapter 32 The Fight That Changed Everything
18/03/2025
Chapter 33 The Slap Heard 'Round the Party!'
19/03/2025
Chapter 34 The Stranger Who Stole Her Heart
19/03/2025
Chapter 35 Is She Trying To Destroy DERRICK'S FUTURE
20/03/2025
Chapter 36 Rain Drop
21/03/2025
Chapter 37 The BATTLE for Control: Damon vs. Derrick!
21/03/2025
Chapter 38 Nighttime Escapade
22/03/2025
Chapter 39 Heartbreaking Decision
22/03/2025
Chapter 40 Behind Bars - If you do the crime, do the time.
23/03/2025