MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE

all different models pulled up. I couldn't help but stare as Mason gre

c surged through me, and I rushed back insid

or a necklace my dad had given me. The memory of him flashed in my mind, and a small smile tugged at my lips. I c

uch of cologne, feeling a l

then added a layer of lip gloss. I looked at myself

my gown made every step feel more dramatic. There was loud chatter

toward me. The four of them stared, clearly impressed by

," one of them said,

h Brittany, who was laughing and playfully hitting his chest. At that moment, I couldn't care less. The

ying to mask the irrit

ded his hand for a handshake

r suggested, but I decline

s," I said, my tone firm. "You guys

walk away. I gave him a wink bef

most calming. I took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of the flowers in bloom and the gentle rust

urned to face him-it was one of Mason's

eplied ca

ring a small smile. "I kno

wedding, but it's fine," I sa

for me, a grin sprea

, surprised h

h in the garden and soon e

ts?" Elvis asked,

ugh. "The last time I attempte

of me fumbling through some

he said, shaking h

ith your friends?"

e fresh air," Elvis repli

he peaceful vibe of

e, right?" I asked, my gaze

ed, looking a

e smokers are liable to die y

hen, brushing

et tooth. Let's go get some i

mped up, excit

id, shaking his he

ed, leading the wa

sleek BMW M8. I couldn

ar," I said as I slid

d I loved the speed of the car. It glided smoothly on the road, every turn

OR'S

game, their voices filling the room with la

t?" Joey asked,

eplied, his eyes still glued to the

looked like the perfect couple, laughing and joking as they strolled through the s

the last time she'd laugh

st how good-looking Elvis was. His confidence, his smile-it was imp

hen Elvis's car pulled in. Immediately, all attention shifted to him. He stepped out of

upposed to be the one opening the car d

ck into the car. Elvis, with a grin, opened

d with exaggerated sarcasm, maki

ittany all witnessed the exchange,

Anderson said, raising an eyebro

they were the only two people in the world. He didn't know how to react-his

s jeal