“It’s really not funny.”
“Yes, it is. Fake dating is only in romcoms. It’s funny because it never works out like the characters think it will.”She doesn’t try hiding the mirth on her face.“You just made your life into a romance novel.”
“No, I didn’t. It was a well-thought-out plan.”
“Right.”
It was. Everything is going to work out just fine.
***
“Oh good, I caught you.” Maddox stops on the street next to Dash and me.
Caught me? “What’s up?”
“I just wanted to tell you that I’m so excited for you. Though I must say, I’m kind of surprised you’re dating Canyon. You two never seemed at all attracted to each other.”
That’s because we aren’t.
“But I’m so happy for the two of you. We should go on a double date soon.”
A double date.
No.
No.
“I guess it makes sense. In all the years I’ve known Canyon, he’s never dated anyone. Nor have you. It sort of makes sense that the two of you would find each other. But I’ve got to say, I always thought you were going to end up with Max, but who am I to understand these things? Anyway, congrats.” Maddox strides away without another word.
Canyon doesn’t date.
How didn’t I know that? You did. You just didn’t think about anyone else but yourself.
Hope scared you so much that you became thoughtless.
“Fiona!” Paisley shouts, jogging down the street.
This is it. Dash is going away. My heart clenches. Max is about to understand why you don’t get attached.
She comes to a stop in front of us. “I’m so glad I caught you. Today’s going to be a busy day. But I wanted to tell you congratulations.”
What?
“I’m so happy for you and Canyon. I always knew he needed a wonderful woman like you. I know you two are going to be so happy. That’s all I wanted to say. Lots to do. We’ll get together and chat later.”
She didn’t take Dash.
Paisley came and didn’t take the baby.
My heart keeps racing anyway.
It takes a long minute to calm down.
Everything is fine. Dash will just stay with you a little longer. Everything will be just fine.
“Fiona!”
I turn towards where Jacko is running down the street. “Hi.”
