ALEC.
As I step out of the car to open Lucy's door, I take a deep breath. I’ve never acted in my life and haven’t needed to until now. What if I end up ruining this entire facade? Jackson will be even more pissed off at me for lying again.
I’ve already explained everything to her, but as I take her hand, I still say, “I’m paying you to be my fake girlfriend, not my friend. So remember to kiss me, hold my hand, and act like you like me.”
She laughs and responds, “Alec, if I didn’t like you, I wouldn’t help you. Now, remind me again who the girl you’re trying to convince Jackson you’re not into is?”
I let out a sigh. “His sister, Riley.”
She raises her chin. “Oh, I see!”
I can’t believe how busy it is this year; there are people everywhere, and there are more food trucks than ever. As
