Chapter 4 Rumor

Fabian Pov...

Expect the unexpected! That's what happened after Mark leaked information about me dating again. It was damn unexpected and I'm already prepared regarding this matter, but I am not sure about Izzy. Things escalated quickly!

Since she said yes and signed the contract, we haven't had the chance to talk again as he started to train the new secretary who will take her spot. I was busy with my duties as well while Mark handled matters in his hands.

"Izzy, if this rumor will make it hard for you, just call me." I sent her a text to remind her she was not alone. We are in this together and I will be there for her.

"Mark, you stop the media before it gets worse. It's been just a week since we started seeing each other. We are not yet officially -" I asked my best friend but he cut me off.

"Let it be Fabian! It has already started. Let the noise fire it up or better add fuel to it." He interrupted, seeming not worried.

"What! But how about Izzy? I'm worried she will be surprised!" I protested. He raised his eyebrows, staring at me like, why do you care, too much look!

"Izzy isn't a child and a weak person, Fabian. She will handle any rumors well, it is just rumored. If someone approaches her it means it's getting into them. Let's see how this plan would work personally and for your business." He explained enunciating his words.

"I don't get exactly what you want to do here! Are you my personal and business adviser now? Are you using her for the business?" I snorted, but he looked at me seriously.

"Fabian, you might forget what happened to you. Do you not still get why are you still picking your broken pieces? Monica makes sure you will not rise again from that fucking mud Fabian! This is our first move! Just wait and see, your opponent will throw punches one after another again since you are back on the track after that." He clarified, emphasizing each word. I sighed, backing off! He was right. A scandal and another scandal.

"Just be ready to rescue Izzy if something unexpected happens." He added, still flipping on the magazine he was holding. I sat back and slowly went to the browser to search for a hot topic. Favorable hot and sexy model Monica Smith flaunts her engagement ring to the famous Italian businessman! I paused for a while, staring at the headline of the NewsE early report before clicking to read, but Mark immediately stopped me.

"Why?" I uttered in surprise.

"You go and pick up Izzy. This can wait!" He replied, canceling the news on my history tab and deleting my search history. I admit I am still affected when it comes to Monica. I devoted my life to her, but still, I wasn't enough for her.

I picked up my keys as he instructed but he immediately grabbed the keys in my hand.

"I'll drive!" He uttered pushing me out.

When we arrived at the Domino's building. I was stunned to see a lot of paparazzi waiting at the entrance of the building. I didn't waste any more time and dialed Izzy's phone before Mark could park the car.

"Fabian!" He answered meekly.

"Izzy prepare your stuff and see me at the parking area now." I ordered her and she was not pleased.

"I can't!" She protested.

"You have to Izzy! Whether you like it or not. You are coming with me! I'm sorry to do this. Let your fucking ex-fiance has his own problems." I insisted on not letting her say no.

We waited for thirty minutes before she came out of the elevator. immediately opened the door before they noticed her.

"Fabian this is not part of the contract!" She immediately beamed.

"I know but media is all around the building! You are in the news dating a CEO right after ditching his fiance! Are you aware of that headline?" I explained. She was dumbfounded looking at me. I grab her hands and pull him inside the car. I grab the tablet and give it to her. She froze reading the trending news!

"So, this is what happens when you date a Fabian Montero!" She mumbled still staring at the headline.

"Not exactly Izzy but today was a different story!" I replied. I didn't expect this actually to happen. Maybe because they knew when I was dumped and humiliated I would be nothing yet I came back all of a sudden. Everyone is curious about who was the woman behind my success again. Izzy and I will help each other. I will help her gain her confidence and freedom whilst I get back on my feet again and get business back on the top.

"Am I going to experience this the whole time I'm with you?" She asked still her asked was glued to the tablet.

"Yeah! Your moves will always be watched by everyone!" Mark intervened before sighing.

"Then I'm sure Jonathan will talk to me or surely call me when he read this?" She uttered not bothered at all but still composed and looking confident. I'm confused! I'm nervous here for her yet she was just calm! Should I start to dig into who she was actually? Did she pretend to be someone else or she is just masking her fear? I didn't know Mark was observing her as well. He has his own doubts just like mine. When I saw her at that bar. She was fragile and can't even hurt a fly but now she is damn bold and fierce. She can kick anything!

"You can count on me, Izzy. I will not let you face ruckus or criticism alone." I muttered assuring her. This is the beginning of what we started and we should finish it together. Or we are both doomed.

"Are you sure you will be fine Izzy?" Mark asked. I looked at him and he smiled. What's with him?

"I'll be fine as long as Fabian is on my side! Jonathan is nothing compared to him. He may be upfront now but I know some of his weaknesses!" She responded still composed starting to browse on the internet just when she stumbled on the news about me and my ex-fiance! She looked at me bemused and speechless.

"She was your ex-fiance?" She uttered asking in disbelief. It's hilarious that she is not really aware of who I am! It's because she was full of Jonathan not noticing what is in her surroundings that's why she just discovered Jonathan was cheating recently when they are in a relationship for a fucking four years. He is cheating on her for a year! Damn it! That's fucking hilarious and heartbreaking.

I stared at her in disbelief at how innocent she was though she was elegant. Anyway, she just needs to find herself!