Page 35 of Sweetheart

"I never deleted it," I said.

Sam cocked a brow at that.

"A few summers ago, my old phone broke, so I had to get a new one. Noteverythingtransferred. I lost all my contacts. It sucked."

"Oh."

For some reason, the news of my broken phone made Sam's face brighten.

"Sorry to hear that," he said.

"You don't sound sorry," I said.

Sam didn't even try to hide his grin, and I just shook my head.

"Anyway, let's get back to the plan."

"Sounds good," he said.

"You'll also earn my (Scarlett's) undying gratitude." I paused in my reading to look up."That's priceless."

Sam gave a solemn nod.

"And you'll have someone to confide in who won't judge," I finished. "We'll be in this together, Bishop."

"In a fake relationship," he said.

"Yeah."

"While we complete your list, and you help me win my ex back."

"That's right."

"And you don't find that even a little strange?"

I shook my head. "Nope."

"Can you run me through the steps of the plan again?" he asked.

So, I did.

Step1: Fake it. Scarlett and Sam become the new "ItCouple."

Step 2:Create Jealousy. Scarlett and Sam awaken Brisa's green-eyed monster.

Step 3: R & R. Make Brisaregretletting Sam go andrememberwhy she fell for him.

Step 4: Second Chance. Provide an opportunity for a reunion/makeup.

Step 5: HEA.

"What's hea?" Sam asked.

"Happily ever after, of course," I said.

"Of course."

"The sarcasm is not appreciated, Bishop."

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