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Surprise Event

Author: Siwa Rose
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Imogene Scott

“You what?” Elinor’s face scrunches in disapproval. “Why would you agree to go on a date with your ex-husband?”

“It’s not as bad as it sounds. I told him one date and that it doesn’t mean we’re dating, which means we can see other people.” I say, grabbing my robe out of the closet.

Elinor and I are staying in the same hotel room and the wedding ended an hour ago. Dad and Lila will be staying in Brooklyn for a few more days and Elinor also agreed we stay for the weekend. Except she might change her mind now that she knows Damien and I are going on a date tomorrow night.

“Are you actually seeing other people?”

“Not yet,” I admit, putting on my robe. “But I will once I’m back in LA.”

I doubt that. I still haven’t moved on from Keith’s betrayal.

“You’re going on a date with someone you divorced three years ago,” Elinor says gently. “I’m just worried you’re...backsliding,”

“No.” My response contains the ring of a half- truth. “I know Damien. He won’t give up until he get
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