Chapter 0096 Chapter 0096 Alexander stepped away from the microphone , and the sound of reporters shouting questions flooded the air .
He shook his head , and I could hear him say , No questions , thank you , before he directed Nadia and Miranda to walk away from the reporters , seeming to shield them from the Invasive questions , just as he had protected me previously .
I couldnt help but smile at his show of concern for them .
felt he had truly changed from the man they had described to me , and I hoped that after speaking with him again , they would believe in him too .
My mother turned her attention back to me and smiled slightly .
Hes certainly a good speaker , she said .
Very charming .
I can see why youre drawn to him .
I smiled .
Does that mean you approve ? I asked .
She shrugged slightly .
Im not certain I would go that far , but I am willing to give him a chance .
Thats all I ask , I said .
Silence fell between us as we both stared at the screen .
Although I wasnt watching the television anymore , incredibly relieved that maybe this whole mess would finally be behind us .
After a few moments , my phone began to ring .
I pulled it from my pocket and glanced at the screen .
I felt I smiled when I looked at the caller ID and saw the name Black .
I answered without hesitation and walked toward the staircase to head up to my room .
I just saw you on TV , I said .
How did I look ? Alexander asked , a hint of teasing in his voice .
Youre very photogenic , I replied , but you seemed a bit nervous .
Did I really ? he asked , sounding surprised .
A bit , I said as I walked into my bedroom and shut the door behind me .
I sat on my bed , feeling a rush of anticipation .
I wasnt expecting you to call so soon .
I wanted to talk to you about something that Miranda and Nadia told me , Alexander said seriously .
Ive confirmed with James that its true .
What is it ? I asked , a nervous flutter in my stomach as I wondered if I had somehow upset him .
They told me that you defended me quite strongly when some of the women confronted you at the shopping center .
James said you were almost frightening you were so passionate about my innocence .

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I felt my face heat , and I was glad Alexander wasnt there in person to see it .
It made me angry to hear them lying about you , I said softly .
Im sad I wasnt there to see it , Alexander said , an odd quality to his voice that left me unsure if he was teasing me or not .
Why ? I asked , curiosity piqued .
I think it would be quite interesting to see your dangerous side .
I couldnt help but laugh at that .
Im sure its nothing compared to yours , I replied .
A beat of silence hung between us heavy , not awkward , as if we both had more to say but werent sure how to 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 00 % express it .
After a few moments , Alexander spoke again .
Considering the bad press is behind us , I thought it might be time for us to go on another date .
Oh , I said , surprised .
Did you have something specific in mind ? Well , summer is drawing to an end soon , he said thoughtfully , and we have nice weather for the weekend .
I wondered if youd like to come with me to the summer carnival .
Id nearly forgotten about the annual carnival held in the capital each year .
It was a popular destination for dates and a place where we would surely be seen together .
Some positive press and a show of our solidarity was just the thing to finally put an end to the rumors about Alexander .
I think thats a great idea , I said .
Good , Alexander replied .
Then Ill see you on Saturday night .
A little flutter of excitement coursed through me at his words , and I did my best to tamp it down .
This was only business , after all not a real date .
Ill be ready , I replied .