A Fake Proposal, a Real Marriage
"Nah, let's just keep it casual, or Diane will get hurt."
"Diane? She's been following me everywhere, and it's driving me crazy. But I've got a plan to make her quit. Just watch."
Maggie laughed heartily, asking about the details.
Livio's voice came through playful and smug. "Her birthday is in a week. I'll throw her a party, fake a proposal, and humiliate her in front of everyone. Then she won't have the nerve to chase me again."
Maggie's eyes crinkled with amusement, while I stood in the shadows, feeling a chill down my spine. It felt like an invisible hand was squeezing my heart, the dull throb making me shake all over.