Lara was scared of family gatherings because her sister Emily always mocked her single life.
Lara was determined to survive her father’s birthday dinner, so she hired Jake, a charming and understanding fake boyfriend.
Jake played along with their fabricated relationship story, impressing Lara’s family with his grace and humor at dinner. During dessert, Jake surprised everyone with a heartfelt toast to Lara, revealing his true feelings:
“I’d like to propose a toast,” Jake said, his eyes meeting Lara’s. “Firstly, to the man of the evening, happy birthday, sir! May this new chapter bring you all the joy you deserve.”
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“But I’d also like to toast to the most incredible woman I’ve ever met. Lara, you’re intelligent, kind, and you have the most infectious laugh. I can’t stop admiring you, and I haven’t since the moment we met.”
Touched, Lara confessed her gratitude to Jake, who then revealed his feelings were genuine. They decided to pursue a real relationship.
Months later, they remained together, keeping their origin story secret from the family to avoid Emily’s ridicule.