ACCIDENTAL ATTRACTION

I'm meeting

that? That's the main

have told me this

g to act like the perfect couple in love and just a heads up,

My

you keep acting like that

wn I am a journalist not

oduce his newly hired wife, Me, Chloe Davis, to his traditional Orthodox family. The Harrington residence exuded wealth and sophistication, w

t come in I want you to meet Eleano

meet my wife Chloe" he anno

running around with" she sa

" I put out my hand for

seems to be his father since the r

arried and shows up with t

ectly good explanation for this, ri

ble was impeccably set, and the family members were gathered, dressed in elegant attire that reflected both tradition and afflue

Lucas announced, his voice resonating w

tart talking"

well I met Chloe over there and we clicked. We dat

and you had all the

sorry" he admi

ng at the Stanford hot

ting our honeymo

silver hair cascaded in perfectly coiffed waves, framing a face that bore the wis

arm yet fake smile. "We are delighted t

on, gracefully taking her place at the table. The family's eyes were upon me

lexander's father, Charles Harrington, a distinguished gentlem

r a living?" His father asks to kno

I am a j

't find someone better to fall in lo

wife?" He asked shocked at her behavior, putt

truth, no one knows her n

er shuts the conversation dow

der cousin, James, a shrewd businessman in his own right, d

y my cousin?" He asks , his

love him."

use of money " he asks causing me

s I didn't know who he was until we were married but that do

ing, were met with articulate responses,

fully adapted to the formalities of their Orthodox traditions, displaying a keen understanding and respect fo

e, we appreciate the opportunity to get to know you better tonight. Lucas holds a speci

e. I have great respect for the Harrington family, and I am committed to supporting Luca

we throw you guys a party to celebrate the wedding and introduc

dad, all that

ime we had a party, we can have it next week

wing there's nothing he can do to change their mind then t

he Harringtons, known for their discerning judgement, seemed genuinely

nsion, Alexander whispered, "You handled that admirably, Lily. My family can be quite traditi

What should I e

aunt except

corations, a testament to the opulence of the party my mom had organized to

Victoria, was eyeing her disapprovingly from across the room. They approached the cen

smile. "Chloe, dear, you look... charming," she said, her tone

n," I replied, trying t

young woman with carefully styled hair and a designer dress. Eleanor had been a longtime friend of the

eanor asked, her tone sweet but with an u

d in reassurance. "We met at a charity event in vegas. Alex was there, a

darling, you must share your story with Lily. Alex is quite the

me. "Oh, Victoria, you always have a way with words. Well, Lily, Alex and I have known each

e satisfaction of seeing my discomfort. The night continued, with Victoria orchestrating mome

a sly smile. "Why don't you ask Eleanor for

re of how to navigate the situation. "Actually,

recovered. "Oh, of course, dear. Dance with Chloe.

pproval. The tension reached its peak when Luna, seemingly innocently, suggeste

thoughts. As I returned, I overheard Luna whispering to Lucas ab

s pictures. We all focused our attention on the screen as it began to play but we soon r

continues to play leading into more exp