“So when I pulled you into my scheme and made you my fake fiancé…” I grin. “Second best day of my life, next to today.” Her look is admonishing at first, but it quickly softens into something sweeter. “It’s been real for you this whole time?” she asks, vulnerability peeking through her tone. “Yes,” I answer without hesitation. She silently twists her engagement ring. “I don’t expect us to stay engaged, but I would like the chance to date you. To spoil you and cherish you until you’re ready for that step.” She slowly lifts her gaze. “I’d really like that.
