Emma stood in her living room, staring at the crumpled proposal letter in her hand as if it held the answers to life itself. The ink seemed to blur with her disbelief. “A fake marriage?” she echoed, her voice a mix of disbelief and amusement. The air felt charged, electric with the absurdity of the situation.
Across from her, leaning casually against the wall, was Liam—her childhood nemesis turned reluctant ally. His trademark cocky grin was firmly in place, but today it felt strangely disarming. “It’s perfect,” he replied, a glint of mischief in his eyes. “We save our families from the scandal of a lifetime, and who knows? We might even have a little fun along the way.”
Emma’s brow furrowed as she processed his words. “Fun? You think pretending to be married is fun? What’s the worst that could happen? Falling for my fake husband?” The last words slipped out before she could stop them, and her cheeks flushed with the realization.
Liam’s playful expression faltered for just a moment, replaced by something deeper. “Let’s be real, Emma. This is just a contract—an arrangement. But…” His gaze intensified, and the playful banter in the room shifted. “What if we made it interesting? You know, put on a show.”
Her heart raced. This was not how she envisioned her day going. Just a few hours ago, she was a normal university student trying to juggle assignments, friendships, and the suffocating expectations of her family. Now, she was entangled in a ludicrous scheme to pretend to marry her rival.
With rivals already lurking in the shadows—like Ava, the perfect, poised girl who always seemed to have everything Emma wanted—and Ryan, the charming new guy who was way too interested in her, the stakes were impossibly high. But the real challenge lay within. Emma had her own demons to battle—pressure from her family, the weight of unfulfilled dreams, and now the potential of real feelings for Liam.
As she stood there, caught between laughter and dread, Emma felt an undeniable spark igniting between them. What started as an outrageous plan to save face might just lead to real emotions, complicated feelings, and a whirlwind romance neither of them saw coming.
With a deep breath, she met Liam’s gaze, her resolve hardening. “Fine. Let’s do this. But remember, it’s all an act.”
And in that moment, Emma realized she was stepping into a world filled with chaos, laughter, and the unpredictable nature of love. Little did they know, this fake marriage would unravel their lives in ways they never imagined, setting them on a path filled with unexpected challenges and heart-stopping moments that would test their limits and reveal the truth about what it means to love and be loved.
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