Chapter 17

Mary

We walked to the car, and I couldn't take my eyes off my ring, still in awe of its beauty. Pyotr really knew how to choose.

Should I be so happy for a fake engagement?

I covertly watched the man driving in silence. Is what I'm feeling really because of the ring? Well, it must be. Peter is a nice guy, but I don't think of him that way, I'm just helping him out as a friend!

" You can sleep at my place for a few days," he commented, "I'll sleep on the couch.”

" I don't think that's necessary," I looked away, still confused by all the euphoria, "We can schedule the wedding quickly. The sooner we get married, the sooner we can get divorced, right?”

" Of course " He looked at me confused " You can choose the date.”

" Thank you," I forced a smile, feeling anxious again.

We went on in silence for the rest of the way, I thought again about everything Pyotr had said before. We'll have to look like a couple, but... This is so strange.

" Hey Peter," I called as he stepped onto m