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“Right, fake boyfriend,” I corrected myself.

I looked down at the contract’s title.

TEMPORARY ROMANTIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

This Temporary Romantic Partnership Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into

between Mikayla Parsons (“Party A”) and Damon Lockhart (“Party B”), collectively referred to as “the Parties,” for the sole purpose of creating the convincing appearance of an established romantic relationship during wedding-related events.

1. TERM

The Agreement shall commence immediately and terminate no later than four (4)

days thereafter, immediately following the conclusion of the wedding reception.

No extensions shall be granted.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Party B agrees to convincingly portray Party A’s boyfriend in the presence of

family members, wedding guests, acquaintances, ex-boyfriends, overly curious relatives, and any other individual Party A determines requires convincing.

Such portrayal may include, but is not limited to:

Sitting beside Party A during meals and wedding-related events.

Accompanying Party A to scheduled activities.

Maintaining reasonable physical proximity.

Demonstrating familiarity with Party A.

Laughing at Party A’s jokes when appropriate.

Looking at Party A as though he finds her desirable.

g) Refraining from contradicting the existence or legitimacy of the relationship.

3. PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Physical affection shall be limited to what is reasonably necessary to maintain

the illusion of a romantic relationship.

Pre-approved contact includes:

Hand-holding.

Arm around waist and/or shoulders.

Brief hugs.

Casual touching.

One (1) hand placed at the small of Party A’s back when circumstances warrant.

Kissing, only when absolutely necessary.