Roman turned around and found Erin standing a foot away looking magnificent in a dark blue suit...he looked perfect in anything...he had his hands tucked in his pockets
For a moment there Roman forgot how to breathe
Why was she feeling giddy
"Her dress was almost changing color, what took you so long" Moira's high pitched voice forced her out of her trance
Erin was still gazing at her and it made her feel so uncomfortable
"Had to get the boys" Erin cleared his throat
Right on cue, Raymond, Jared, Tom and Ramsey walked towards them
"Roman you look like a goddess" Raymond cheered as he pulled her in for a hug
Roman laughed and hugged him back
"Thank you Raymond"
Raymond held her at arms length and spun her around
"I am so glad this is fake, my heart would break"
Then he kissed the back of her hand
Roman mimicked a fine curtsey like a princess and stood up right in time to see Erin's face harden
Erin looked away and started talking to Moira
Roman greeted Jared, Tom and Ramsey who had all taken turns to tell her how magnificent she looked and how happy they all were that it was a sham"If y'all don't mind, it's time for us to step into the camera folks" Moira announced
Three minutes later they were all assembled for the perfect group photo
With Erin and Roman at the center, Jennifer, Hailey and Moira to Roman's right and Tom, Jared, Ramsey and Raymond to Erin's leftRoman felt so giddy standing that close to Erin
As if that wasn't enough, Moira grabbed Erin's hand and placed it around Roman's small waist
Roman felt a thousand electric shocks coursing through her body where Erin's fingers touched across her lower back
"Who chose this dress?" Erin asked while looking forward at the camera
"You don't like it?" Roman tensed
She felt so self-conscious, she knew she didn't have to because she and Erin were not anything special, but close to him like that, she felt more self-conscious of herself than she'd ever been before, as if a part of her didn't want to disappoint him
"No, it looks perfect"
He then looked down at her
Roman couldn't help blushing, if this was all an act, then she should enjoy it before reality kicks in
They took a couple of photos together , making toasts and sharing jokes
Then the duo had to get their golden shots
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The Contract
RomanceRoman Edwards, is living the worst nightmare of her life... Her life could be one of those tragic stories ever told Her fiancé deliberately left her for her best friend, Dominica The betrayal broke her heart Amidst the aftermath and effects of the d...