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Chapter One

Building the Lies

Ashiara

“So you know this is stupid, right?” I drahile staring at the massive house just minutes away

“It’s not stupid, Ash,” Billy sighs, sick ofhis master plan “The only time Rene ever notices me is when you’re around I know you make her jealous This weekend is my chance to finally close the deal Now, do you remember the story?”

Rolling o, but we’re seeing how this weekend goes before we co a real couple”

He sht That way, Rene doesn’t think I’ to be with her"

I just laugh He acts like a small boy with a crush instead of a twenty-one-year-old man with a brilliant mind

“So what do I get out of this whole charade?” I tease

“Free booze, free food, and a weekend of sunning by the sea The wedding is Sunday, and it’ll be party central from now until the end of the reception”

“That doesn’t see him more with the mockery of my breath

“I’ve already bought you three dresses Dareedy,” he playfully adds with a sht blue eyes

I don't knohy Billy has such an obsession with Rene She's so evil - that's the word that coood for him He's rich, smart, funny, and loyal If I didn't love him like a brother, then I'd probably be into him