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“He’s two you’re three.”
“Even with me looking likethis?”
“He woke me up to head, fucked me in the shower, and deposited thirty grand into my account. You can’t compete with that, Cress.”
“I damn sure can’t. Wouldn’t even try.”
“You driving or you want me to?”
“You can. I caught the train.”
She rolled her eyes. “What is with you and that damn public transportation?”
“I like it. Believe it or not it’s relaxing.”
“How is sitting in open space with strangers relaxing? I’d be hella anxious.”
“That’s because you carry ten thousand dollar purses and wear that mountain on your finger.”
“You own most of the same purses I do. Don’t you dare judge my exquisite taste.”
“I’m not. I love nice things, but most of the time when I’m on the bus or train, it’s coming to or from dancing and I don’t look like I’m worth the effort of robbing.”
“Not true. You still have that look, Cress. It’s not labels or expensive purses. Some people just look like they come from money and you friend, are one of those people.”
I wouldn’t argue that.
“And can we just circle back to my mountain?” She wiggled her fingers. “You’ll be wearing one of these in a few weeks.” We stepped out the building and she hit the locks to her Aston Martin. I slipped into the passenger seat and tossed my bag in the back. After she pulled out of the parking garage and safely navigated us to the main road moving entirely too fast, she turned to me again. “Speaking of, has he given you a ring yet or do you get it at the engagement party?”
“He hasn’t and I’m not sure when I’ll get it. My mother insisted on him purchasing a replica of what she has butsmaller.”
“Did he agree?”
“No…” I huffed, massaging my ring finger. “He shut her down saying he didn’t think that was my style.”
“Oh…” She jutted her chin forward.
“That’s it? That’s all I get isoh?”
“What do you want me to say?”
“Whatever you’re thinking.”
“I think the guy might actually have a thing for his fake fiancée if he cares what kind of ring to buy for you. Most men would have just purchased the biggest, showiest one within their budget and tossed it at you. Seems like he’s putting some thought into this.”
“Yeah.”
“Which means he’s putting some thought intoyou.”
“It’s not a big deal.”
“It’s a very big deal, Cress. It’s a small thing when you look at just that one detail but add in the way he handled dinner with your mom, the ungodly amount he’s paying to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams, and that he chose you over Jona. Aligning all the details to get the full picture and again, it’s a very big deal.”
I didn’t want to overthink it all but I was feeling the same. I was feelinghimand things that I shouldn’t because this was a fake marriage.
One that he said he intended to take seriously.
“He gave me an ultimatum.” My brows caved in.
