Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Sebastian found himself sitting at a dimly lit bar with his close friend Damian, their glasses clinking as they engaged in a private conversation. He had been carrying a weight on his shoulders, a secret he needed to share.

"D, there's something I need to tell you," Sebastian began, his voice tinged with a mix of hesitance and relief.

Damian raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "Alright, spill it. What's on your mind?"

Sebastian took a sip of his drink, gathering his thoughts. "You know Ava, right? The woman I've been seen with lately, the one I've introduced as my fiancée?"

Damian nodded, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I've seen you two together. I must say, you make a convincing couple. So, what's the catch?"

Sebastian leaned in, his voice barely audible over the ambient noise of the bar. "The truth is, Ava and I aren't actually engaged. It's all a charade, a façade we've created."

Damian's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, what? But you two seem so genuin