Roxanne was late for work. Like, really, horribly, unbelievingly late. She had Megamind to blame, because they had spent almost two and half hours talking on the phone the previous night. He was calling, fortunately, because there was no way she could afford such a bill. At first they were talking about their previous date and planning the next one; then it led to his inventions, her day and all things non-important. It was strange how good it was to talk to him at the end of the day; almost like they had known each other their whole lives. The last thirty minutes of their talk was about their deceased families. A sad topic, but it was…nice, in Roxanne's eyes, that she could talk to Megamind about it. She even told him about the family treasure; a pendant she had to sell when she had money troubles. And all the while, he listened.

But now she was late. And her desk…oh, he desk… Everything was messed up and there was this photo from some third rate tabloid of her and Megamind (in disguise) during their date with a red writing all over it stating: CHEATER.

"Okay, who did that?" She turned on her heel, placing her hand on her hips and looking threatening. Silence was her answer. Roxanne sighed. "Listen one more time, people! I'm. Not. Dating. Wayne Scott. Got that? And this guy," She picked the photo, "is my real boyfriend, okay?"

Once again, she was met with silence. Roxanne just huffed, irritated, grabbed what she needed and went to find Hal to get a scoop.

During her lunch break she managed to escape Hal's failing attempts of flirting with her by calling Lena, to tell her what happened.

"It's not like you couldn't predict that kind of reaction," the red head reasoned. "I mean, over half the population of Metro City is in love with this guy. He's like a demigod to them."

"I know, but why? What does he have that makes women act this way?" Roxanne ran a hand through her hair, looking around while waiting in a queue to buy her take away lunch.

"I'd say money, looks, power; I've heard his family has someone in the Government, pretty high in the ranks…and he's still a bachelor. And it's not just women, mind you."

Roxanne could easily imagine Lena in her chair while playing with her pencil, making that 'I'm so smart' face of hers.

"Very funny," the brunette snorted at the last remark.

"I'm just stating the truth, friend. How's the situation with Wayne?"

"Ugh, please don't talk to me about it. He's such a jerk! He dares to show up any moment he sees fit and demands my outmost attention to him. Like the second he's near me I should just drop everything I'm doing and swoon over him."

Lena chuckled. "He's still trying to bribe you?"

"Yep. He bought me flowers…to which I'm allergic to. But that was a week ago. Three days ago, he practically kidnapped me when I was filming and brought me to an Indian restaurant, made order for both of us, not even asking me if I was hungry or if I wasn't allergic to peanuts, to which I am! And two days ago he bought me a diamond necklace, with a note saying, "I have frozen my love in these expensive stones. Because nothing is as expensive as you". I've sent them back. I'm kind of scared of what he might try to do today…"

"Ugh, cheesy… By the way, how's that beard of yours doing? What's his name again?"

"It's Kher'than."

There was a short pause on the other end of the line. "He's not American?"

"No." Roxanne pressed her phone against her shoulder for a second and made her order.

"Did you notice how he acted when Phil came? I asked my man if they knew each other, but he was very evasive. I'm thinking about spying on him."

"Who? Phil?" Roxanne's heart began racing with panic. If Lena tries to spy on Megamind…

"Of course, silly. I mean, he's very secretive. It's not like I don't trust him; actually that's why I love him so much. You know, trust and all that stuff. But sometimes my hands just itch to unravel some of those mysteries which are Phil Coulson."

Roxanne paused at that. "What did you just say?"

"Mysteries which are Phil Coulson? What? Is something wrong?"

"No, no. The line broke up for a second and I didn't hear the last part."

"Yeah, well, what about the costumes? You know the party is next week, right?"

"What costumes? Oh! The Halloween costumes. Yes. We decided on a common theme."

"Yeah? What is it?" Lena's interest perked up.

"It's a secret." Roxanne chuckled, imagining how her friend would be roll her eyes.

"Bad move, girl! Thou cannot keep it from me!"

"I know." She laughed a bit. "Okay, I've gotta go. Bye!"

"Hey! I'm not…!"

Roxanne hung up, not waiting for Lena's response and bit down into her lunch.

Wayne put down the newspaper with a sense of disgust. Some low life was trying to steal his woman from him.

At first he didn't believe it when Roxanne told him about that…fellow. He thought it was a ploy to get rid of that worm. What's-his-name, Howard? Something along those lines… But these dates had been going on for almost a month. Each one documented in those ragged so called newspapers. Making him look a fool. HIM! This was bad.

He would have sort-of understood if this man was as good looking as himself, but he was rather scrawny. Wayne couldn't recognize his face, so he couldn't be anyone important; just a random nobody. This made the betrayal sting even more. Didn't he have everything? Good looks, money, power? Wasn't that what women wanted in a man? Apparently Roxanne had her values misplaced…

He needed to keep an eye on her. Make sure she was safe, because…because she had to be delusional!

He hadn't talked with her about it yet. He tried a couple of times, but he was always interrupted by his phone, Roxanne's phone, her boss, that fatso cameraman or that red haired woman. Especially the red haired woman. It was as if she had some kind of radar! But during the Halloween party, he would explain all the misunderstandings and Roxanne will come to her senses.

He'll make sure of it.


Phew! God, that took long. Sorry. Really. I hope next chapter will be up faster and will be much longer ;] Yes, let's hope...

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