Title: Forbidden Love

Pairing: Steffy Forrester X Bill Spencer Jr

Summary: What if Bill didn't sleep with Brooke but still divorced Katie. After Steffy returns from Paris, she decides she wants nothing to do with Liam or Hope, she leaves Forrester Creations and Katie decides to help her. She is offered a job from Bill. When Liam decides he likes having two women who love him waiting, she needs a fake boyfriend. Katie decides Bill would be perfect. What happens when pretend becomes reality? Will Bill and Steffy get their happy ending?

Cast of Characters:-

Steffy Forrester:

Bill Spencer Jr:

Katie Logan Spencer: Bill's ex-wife, dating Ridge

Ridge Forrester: Steffy's father, dating Katie

Liam Spencer: Bill's son, Steffy's ex-husband

Hope Logan: Liam's Fiancee

Brooke Logan: Hope's mother

Taylor Forrester: Steffy's mother

Thomas Forrester: Steffy's brother

Eric Forrester: Steffy's grandfather

Wyatt Fuller Spencer: Bill's elder son

Chapter 1: Steffy's return

Steffy walked through LAX after her return from a year away in Paris. She fled to Paris after her annulment and miscarriage which she thought had left her barren. During her year away, she had found that she would be able to carry a child to term if she wished. She had done a lot of self-reflection which caused her to realize that she had been on the same path as her mother, fighting with a Logan over a man who could never choose. She had decided that Liam was not worth it and Hope could have him. She kept thinking about the changes she needed to make in her life when she bumped into someone and almost fell. She grabbed on to his broad shoulder to keep her balance while he held her waist to help her. She looked up and was about to apologize when she saw Bill Spencer looking down at her.

"Steffy, you're back," said Bill surprised to see his former daughter in law

"Bill, what are you doing here?" asked Steffy surprised

"I just got back from England, I had some business to deal with," said Bill as they both walked towards the exit.

"By the way, I'm sorry to hear about your divorce," said Steffy as they exited the airport

"Do you have a ride?" asked Bill when he saw her looking around as if she was searching for something.

"No, my family doesn't know I'm back, I wanted to surprise them," said Steffy.

"Come on, I'll give you a ride," said Bill as a limo stopped in front of them and a driver opened the door.

Bill and Steffy entered and sat next to each other.

"So are we going to your apartment?" asked Bill

"No, Forrester Creations, I need to see my grandfather," said Steffy.

"He'll be glad to see you, he missed you," said Bill.

"He may not be happy to see me," said Steffy.

"Why not?" asked Bill. Steffy said nothing and handed him her resignation letter from Forrester Creations.

"You think he'll disown me?" said Steffy after he had read it.

"Why are you really resigning?" asked Bill not believing the reasons she had noted in the letter.

"I just want a change," said Steffy hoping he would drop the topic

"Come on Steffy, I know you. Just be honest with me," said Bill

"I'm sick of all the drama with the Logans, with Hope and Liam. The minute my mother finds out I'm back, she is going to try and talk me into breaking up Hope and Liam," said Steffy exasperated

"I thought you wanted Liam back," said Bill.

"Liam is like my father and Hope and I are the next generation of Taylor vs. Brooke. Liam is never going to make a choice, he likes having two women fighting over him. I want a guy who will love only me," said Steffy.

"Alright, I get it. If you need anything, you can come to me," said Bill as the car came to a stop and the driver opened the door.

"Thanks Bill," said Steffy as she stepped out of the limo.

Bill pulled her back and kissed her hard on the lips, she was startled, she started to kiss back when he pulled away and said: "Good Luck Steffy,"

She left the limo and walked into the FC building as Bill watched her go. As soon as she disappeared from his sight, he asked the driver to go.