That girl in the expensive red dress who’s getting kissed to the point where she’s running out of air isn’t me.
That girl is worry free. On top of the world. She has her shit together. She isn’t carrying any baggage.
If I saw that photo hanging on the walls of a New York gallery, I’d put it on my wish list. I’d want to own it because it would be the kind of far-fetched dream I’d never be able to achieve in real life.
Ciara
I thought you said you were involved in a fake relationship. Explain.
Harley
I thought you were having a late lunch at Nik’s parents’ place. Sounds like you were spending too much time on JustSpotted.com
Ciara
We were. Since my bestie is fake dating a high-profile former NHL player, I put an alert on his name so I can stalk him. You can never be too safe.
Ciara
On the way back to our place, my phone pinged. When I saw that photo, I couldn’t believe my eyes.
Ciara
I told Nik, when we got home, I expected him to kiss me like that or else I’d refuse to pop these babies into the world.
Harley
You’re hilarious.
Ciara
I wasn’t joking.
Harley
Did he?
Ciara
Yup. Right in front of our house in full view of our neighbors. I didn’t look as graceful as you did when I tried to kick my leg up, because… three babies on board, but it was pretty romantic. It made me feel like he still wants me.
Harley
Hell will freeze over before that ever changes.
Ciara
God, I love this woman.
For a fleeting moment, I entertain the idea of spilling my guts to her.
Don’t be naïve, Harley.
The truth would ruin everything.
Ciara
