Straightforward.

  “Aughhh! This is freaking ridiculous, why am I even considering his outrageous request?” Erika mumbled to herself why rampaging through her closet trying to find a comfortable set of pajamas to wear after a long soak in the bathtub.

   ‘Why not accept? It isn’t like it would make much of difference anyways. Besides if he’s telling the truth about his family issues and feelings, then it will all be worth it in the end. One more year of seeing his public annoying girlfriend flaunt their fake love isn’t going to kill you.’ Her inner voice reasoned, but like the imaginary angel to the devil on the opposite side of her shoulders, another thought crept into mind.

   ‘What if you keep holding onto his promise and actually allow yourself to fall deeper, beyond a silly little crush, only for him to change his mind? What then? An I’m sorry will not be enough to mend your broken heart. A lot can happen in a day much less eleven and a half more months.