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I laughed “Not when it comes to me He calls me Cinderstella—in a mockery tone, at least”

“Wow You et that kind of reaction What I will tell you is he’s loyal When he stands by a person’s side, he won’t ever falter A little over a year ago, I was in a dire situation Connor and I weren’t on speaking terms, but Damian showed up when I needed someone the most He stayed with me and comforted me—in his Dah the hardest ti for his best friend”

“How did they meet?”

“That’s a longer story than I have tiet showered and dressed Maple told own in about two hours So, take some time for yourself And know that noork out the way it’s supposed to”

“How can you know for certain?”

“Don’t know” She shrugged “Call it a gut instinct Enjoy your scones and mimosas”

“Thanks again, Aaliyah”

“Welco was on her mind

“What is it?”

“I just want to say… I don’t knohat’s going to happen between you and Damian I don’t knohat’s to come at the end of this bizarre scenario, or if you till even make it to the full six months’ time, but I do know fairy tales And they always end up with a happily ever after”

I bit my bottom lip “Even the twisted ones?”

“Especially the twisted ones Itwe had planned, but still, it turns out okay”

I thanked her again Before she left, I had one more request

“Do you think youto act as the officiant, I don’t really have anyone to stand beside me I mean, I have my work friends and stuff, but since this isn’ttheement”

“I’d be honored Also, I knoe gave you tips yesterday, but don’t be afraid to use the wife card Don’t let Dae ‘I dos’ Even if he pretends he doesn’t believe in the institution of e, commitment and vows mean the world to him After ‘I do,’ you’ll have his loyalty”

“How can you be certain?”