Keep the Girl, Lose the Deal
One drunk night with my best friend's brother, Eddie Sutton, and I became his secret girlfriend.
Eight years later, my family finally snapped. They gave me a deadline and lined up a guy for me to marry.
"Eddie, my family gave me a deadline. I have to get married this year."
He went quiet, then kissed my forehead.
Same old answer.
"Just wait a little longer."
Not long after, I found a post from his intern, Gina Yapp.
The photo was of her and Eddie's marriage license.
Caption:
[CEO secured.]
What I couldn't get in eight years, she got in three months.
I swallowed the bitterness and hit Like.
Then I commented:
[Congrats. Wishing you both a happy life.]
After that, I accepted the w