Chapter

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The phone rang, and Elvira picked up to Olivia's excited congratulations. "Elvira, you lucky duck: Though, between us, I never pegged Calvin as your Mr. Right. But hey, love conquers all, right?

"Brace yoursell, Olivia. You're not gonna believe this, Elvira knew she had to come clean with her bestie.

"What could possibly top the I married Calvin disaster? Olivia woffed, her disdain for Calvin no secret.

"Well, plot twist. I didn't marry Calvin, Elvira revealed calmly.

Hell yes! Wait, then who is the unlucky fellar Olivia's brain, already fried from a marathon shift, nearly short-circuited.

It's a long story. Let's grab dinner and I'll spill the beans, Elvira proposed, seizing the opportunity as she glanced around her nearly settled home.

They agreed on a spot and made their way there.

Olivia was a doctor. She often missed meals due to her busy schedule, which was why she hadn't seen Elvira's social media updates.

Over dinner, Elvira unpacked the story, with Olivia cursing Calvin to the seven hells, relieved she could finally vent her true feelings

"Who did you marry, and why aren't we getting him annulled tomorrow? Worse comes to worst, well embrace the single life together!" Olivia was both worried and scared Elvira might have made another hasty decision. Elvira assured her Zach was not a mistake, but Olivia remained skeptical until she could meet him.

Left with no choice, Elvira rang Zach amid his busy schedule. His initial annoyance at the disturbance softened when he learned why she called. He valued his privacy and wasn't keen on needless interruptions, especially not from someone he was still getting to know. "What's up?" Zach's voice was cool.

about our shotgun wedding. She wants to meet you. Totally cool if you're swamped, Elvira said lightly, aware she was pushing her luck. "Send me the address. I can't promise I'll be there soon, but I'll make

rat for now.

some distant cousin. Screw this, we're getting

last minute. He is actually pretty decent, Elvira defended

brave face, all while preaching the gospel of singledom. Post-dinner, with Zach MIA, Olivia

in, exuding an air of regal charm that could

about to nudge Elvira when she

their table, apologizing softly. "Sorry for the delay, traffic was a nightmare. Have

Want anything? Elvira scooted over, making room as Zach

phone blew

6:15 PM C

Chapter 6

need to

[Elvira, I'm all for your marriage. Mr. Gilbert is your ticket

the deal yet? Time is ticking. Snag him before

modesty. When you spot

audacity, Elvira tilted her phone away to text back. [Thought we were on

a sprinkle of man in her

are trash. One

Gilbert is the real deal. I stake my

her eyes, Elvira thought, What

this intense with your friend?" Zach peered over as

Elvira was puzzled.

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