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“Me either That was the problem” He pushed away from the memories

“Iwith Petunia?”

“I’ to marry her”

Bryce’s jaw dropped “Whoa, dude”

“Yeah It’s not ti to need you as my best man”

“Of course, dude I’d be honored Wow”

“When you know, you know” The words didn’t taste like a lie as they rolled off his tongue The longer they played at being a couple, the more real it felt

“I’ to try to dissuade you You two have known one another since birth If you can’t make it, no one can”

“Thanks, bro I appreciate it It’s kind of why I had you co it to myself for a mi

nute”

“I’m behind you one-hundred percent Whatever you need I’m there”

“Thanks How about a couple rounds of Call of Duty then head don?”

“Sounds good to me”

They walked inside the Jack Casino and the world outside faded away The sound of slot machines, people, and top 40 music filled his ear They es the city had undergone Never in adon, or wanting to go to it They’d completely revamped the once run down area and er people and those with fa on a body of water had added a new spin to nightlife The Rock bar ell lit with the blue neon surrounding the bar below and on top, contrasting with the red velvet chairs It felt a little like Vegas without being too flashy

His eyes honed in on the long-legged beauty who outshone everyone around her in a si-sleeved white T-shirt, and a red plaid vest She wore ared hat, and a smile that put the sun to shas as he hugged her