Page 24 of My Fake Fiancé

“I figured we could just order a pizza and we can continue planning our party, keep your first night lowkey.” I nod agreeing and go to get my computer to place an order. I sit on the couch to place the order, letting Kurt take the computer to add his toppings and any extras, and then I set my laptop aside and pull out a notebook. Kurt gives me a look. “Why do you have a notebook? You have your computer right next to you.”

I shrug. “I like hand writing things when I can.” He nods and I open my notebook and put the date on the top of the page. When I look up, Kurt is staring at me again. “Sorry, force of habit.” He smiles and laughs at me which makes me roll my eyes. “Shut up. It’s helpful sometimes.” I huff and tuck my legs under me before leaning forward over my notebook. “Okay, so we already have the date for the party. You said you’ve got the band taken care of?” I tilt my head back to peer up at him. He nods.

“One of my friends made a suggestion so I booked them. Is that okay?” He asks, suddenly looking a little worried, but it makes me smile knowing he discussed me with his friends.

“Of course. I don’t really know any bands. I probably would have just played music off of my phone and I don’t really have any music so that would have been very lame.” I laugh then quickly talk so he doesn’t make fun of me. “Okay so, band? Check. Food? Actually, when I was moving my stuff in I saw a cute little deli down the street. I was thinking about asking them to make a platter or something. Like little sandwiches?”

“Yeah, that sounds good. My neighbors like to drink a lot, which you will notice soon, but I can get a few different bottles for the party. Any suggestions?” He opens the notes app on his phone and creates a new note as a reminder to get drinks, then he looks at me for my suggestions.

“Uhm, no, whatever you want should be fine,” I answer politely because I have never had anything to drink so I wouldn’t know what to suggest. “Okay, so food and drinks are covered too. This really isn’t the type of party to decorate for so I guess we’re good there. Did you reserve the community room?”

“Yes, the room is reserved for 3 hours and the sliding doors will be opened for guests to use the pool as well,” Kurt tells me and I start to get excited.

“Ooo!” I clap. “A pool party? Tatyana is going to be so bummed she missed out.” Kurt chuckles. Tatyana is taking a couple of days of vacation to join Mike on his work trip, so they won’t be able to make the party.

“I added the deli to my notes as well. Should we get a variety of sandwiches?” Kurts asks as he scrolls through their website on his phone. “Also, I’ll have them drop it off the day of the party so we don’t have to worry about it.”

“That sounds good, thanks. And yes, a variety of sandwiches is probably the best idea.” I wait for him to finish and then he sets his phone down to give me his full attention. “Okay, we should go over our story again. Just to refresh.” I clear my throat and sit back on the couch pulling a pillow into my lap.

“Okay,” he says and he leans back in his chair. “We haven’t been together for very long. But when you know, you know.” He says and I laugh.

“I’ve heard that too much recently. Okay, so we knew. We were friends first and just fell in love. It was more of a spur-of-the-moment thing which is why you did a more official proposal at your parent’s house.” I take my pillow and give his chest a light whack. “That was incredibly embarrassing. I had no idea you were going to do that!” He leans back laughing, clearly amused that he surprised me.

“You looked terrified!” He continues to laugh so I whack him again but then I start laughing too.

“You’re horrible!” I cry out laughing and I fall back onto the couch then I remember something I need to confirm and I shoot up from my relaxed position. “Oh my god! Is this ring real?” I thrust my hand out to show him the ring. Then I pull my hand back to look at the ring myself. I’m so busy staring at it that I almost don’t hear when he starts talking.

“It’s real.” He says but doesn’t say anything else. I stare at him and wait for an explanation but nothing comes. He smiles mysteriously then gets up to refill his water. I lean back and groan.

“Come on. Tell meeeee!” I whine, feeling comfortable around him. My whining makes him laugh but he just shakes his head.

“All I will say is that it is real. And that’s it.” He raises his glass to me and I roll my eyes.

“When we get divorced, I’m totally keeping this.” I wiggle my fingers which makes him laugh more.

“I want a prenup.” He threatens, teasingly.

“Nope!” I shout happily then we both start laughing.

Chapter 24

Kurt

Our first night together at my apartment is going smoothly so far. We are chatting and laughing so much that I almost miss the call on my cell telling me the pizza guy is here and needs to be let up. I type in the code to let him up then go back to my conversation with Juliana.

“That was the pizza guy, he’s on his way up now.” I sit on the arm of the couch, not getting comfortable again since I know I’ll have to get up soon to receive the pizza. “Thanks again for buying the pizza for dinner.”

“Not a problem, it’s the least I can do to say thank you for letting me move in and going through this whole fake fiancé thing with me. Also, as your fake fiancé, I should have had dinner waiting for you when you got home. Especially because I get off so early and I also like cooking. Sorry, dropped the ball there.” Juliana rambles on and blushes once more, feeling embarrassed about the dinner again.

“Don’t worry about it,” I reassure her. “I assume you were too busy unpacking and making yourself at home.” I loosely gesture around to all the new items she has added to my apartment. Juliana blushes again but I begin laughing and she looks up at me and notices that I am just teasing her. She smiles and laughs too.

“Hey, at least I didn’t overrun your apartment with all of my pink, frilly things. And trust me, I have a lot of those.” Juliana joins in on the joking.

“Oh, I believe you,” I tell her as there is a knock on the door. “I’ll get it.” I get up off the arm of the couch and make my way to the door.

“Delivery for Juliana?” The pizza man asks when I open the door. It’s strange hearing it but I nod and accept the boxes. “Have a good evening.”

“Thanks, you too.” I shut the door when he turns to walk away then bring the boxes into the kitchen. “How many things did you order?” I call out to Juliana. She leaves her perch on the couch and comes into the kitchen, looking at all the boxes.

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