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“Yeah, it does But it also gives them more opportunities to see that we’re for real Or, at least, let them think we’re for real”

“I don’t know I’m not sure I can handle that Your dad and brother around all the ti us”

“But it’s also the fastest way to get both of the like a nor all lovey-dovey, and he starts believing this is for real”

“Though that requires us to act lovey-dovey”

“Sure, but that was already part of the plan Only difference is we’re going to be doing it more”

I let out a sigh, feeling totally overwhel? What if your dad was giving you soet out?”

“He’s not one to beat around the bush like that If he thought ere faking, he’d say so Right now, he’s only considering the idea I mean, I can’t say I bla soon”

There was another matter too—I’d be away from my own family for the holidays

“What about my family?”

“What about them?”

“They’re not going to be happy about this—they’ve been looking forward toto stay with you?”

“I know it’s not ideal But they’ll get it—we’re a couple in love, right? Only natural we’re going to want to be around each other as much as possible”

It h I’d alreadyNoas going to have to see that sa oing back now

“Does thisin the same bed?”

“That’s what couples do, right? I know it goes against your rule, but i on the couch and you in the bed That’d raise some serious questions”

He was right Sure, not like we’d be literally sleeping together, but it was still a level of intih?

“So, do you want ht?”

“Tomorrow I’ll drop you off, and you can let your family knohat’s up Then in the afternoon I’ll send a car for you and your things”

It sounded like a reasonable plan “OK, let’s do it But I have to admit, I’m a little scared”

He flashedsmile “Don’t be My dad only looks like a hardass—total softie deep down Once he’s convinced you’re actuallybride, he’ll be your new best friend”