The group exchanged pleasantries and made small talk until Daniel glanced at his wristwatch. “I’d love to keep chatting, but we have to start the formal receiving line. Michelle and I are spending two weeks in Italy for our honeymoon, but when we get back, it’d be nice to catch up more. Maybe the four of us could go on a double date, or we could have you both come round for dinner?” he asked hopefully. An enthusiastic yes was on the tip of Harper’s tongue until a pit settled heavily in her stomach. She couldn’t say yes because Macy wasn’t really her girlfriend. The realization dripped down her spine like ice water. She’d been having so much fun, she’d forgotten that this charade was a one-time thing, a favor Macy was kind enough to grant her. There wouldn’t be any more dates after this, n

