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“I didn’t realize I do that.”

I look away from the camera.

“It’s okay. I just didn’t know if you were uncomfortable around me when we are together.”

“No.” My gaze snaps to his. “I’m not.”

He grins. “Good. I’m glad I asked, because I’ve been thinking about it a lot this morning and how I should text you more often, but I didn’t want you to think it was weird.”

“More texting is fine.”

“Great. Annie said we should be ready this week.”

“Who’s Annie?”

“The head of PR for King Enterprise,” he says, his gaze floating over the phone as he smiles and nods at someone. “Reporters have been calling her to ask when they can get a statement. They have not enjoyed the request for privacy, and honestly, I’m surprised so many have respected it.”

Oh, right. Because we are fake-engaged, and that’s why Preston is being so nice to me.

I sigh.

I can keep telling myself that’s the only reason, but I need to accept the fact that Preston might actually be a good guy after all.

Still, we are only in this relationship because of the lie we created.

Nothing more.

“Okay, I’ll be ready.”

“Are you sure? I’m annoyed that she didn’t tell me before I left. I would have preferred to be in Lovers with you in case someone shows up.”

“I have spoken to reporters before, Preston.”

“Yes, but you weren’t lying when you spoke to them.”

“Right,” I say, and then push the food on my plate around. “Anything else?”

I hate that we are lying, and I hate that he already knows how uncomfortable I’m going to be doing it on camera.

I mean, who wouldn’t be?

“Nope. Not unless you have something.”

I glance up, and his eyes meet mine. A soft smile touches his lips.

“Are you good, Sunny?”

I nod. “Perfect.”

“Okay then, I’ll talk to you later. Wish me luck at the event.”

“Good luck,” I say and click off quickly.

I really hope no reporters decide to show up today. I also hope Brad doesn’t come back.

Especially since he was only here to plan his own wedding. Some nerve he had, scolding me for being engaged to someone else when he’s getting married.

I’m not upset over him finding someone; I’m upset at the fact that he would be mad at me for being engaged.