Pretend For Me

mmaturity, when a loud whistle resonated behind me, followed by a shout of laught

Clack

sound echoed in the silent hall. My employee, Tess had done a wonderful job considering the short notice, and the customer adored the cover she had cre

of eyes shot towards me before lowering below. As I walked through the divided passage between the countle

omplish. I don't care if

led, and I knew what they were murmuring abo

e

ast herself, as I'd seen a few co-workers say before, but over the years I've learned

everyone was busy doing their job, unlike five seconds ago. I spotted a short woma

ssistant, Amy said. "I'll call Tyler myself. Thank you, Amy," I repli

s black leather armchair and pulled my heels

c life, I can't. Why? Because if I don't think fast with this fake boyfriend situati

d family until you realize all eyes are on you. You

know I did something wrong, it doesn't make it any easier if you spread

The pressure growing up to be perfect cause you didn't wanna ruin your parent's name was tough. That even

d brilliant ocean blue eyes, closing the door with her butt. It's my best friend, Cassie. A

it, but seeing Cassie always brightens up my day even if it's just

can offer," and she offered me a cup while pulling out a baseball-sized chocolate muffin

my tea," she said,

he second mug. She put a little hand on my shoulder and nu

ee is bad for the ba

pregnant. When will the baby bump be evi

sition for her on the couch. "So why does Sophia McAdams

y work and gave it to her. "I kind of told my sister and my mother

It doesn't end there. I also told them that they

o. I don't have a boyfriend and no one to present

rt," she said. God. H

the solid plan. Let'

characteristics do you want?" She asked me, hold

d, quickly. "That's pretty v

eeling as if I had no other cho

l see how to