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Dare she say that their relationship even felt a little bit …normal.

“Take me out on a date. A real one,” she said, fixing his tie once again. She felt vulnerable even asking for it, but if she was going to make this relationship with him work, this was a start.

“How does next Saturday sound?” he asked, desperately trying to hold back his grin.

She nodded her head, feeling the tug of her lips up into a smile.

“Sounds perfect.”

EIGHTEEN

LUNA

“This contract is ridiculous,”Luna said, throwing the papers onto the table. “How could you let me sign this?”

“Um, I asked if you were sure,” Blair said. “Besides, it’s not the worst contract I’ve ever seen.”

Gianna picked up the papers, skimming through them. “I don’t even understand what most of this says.” She paused on one section, nodding. “Have you read the cheating clause?”

Luna’s brows furrowed in confusion. “No, what does it say?”

“Basically that if you or Valerio cheat, then the other can get out of the contract,” she told her. “Get Valerio to fuck some other girl and you’ll be free.”

Cecilia laughed. “Yeah right, as if it would be that easy.”

Luna laughed awkwardly, trying to ignore their comments. The thought of her own husband being unfaithful to her made her feel gross. If Valerio ever chose to break their vows, then she truly wouldn’t want anything to do with him.

“Doubtful he’ll want to cheat considering he then owes her half of everything he has,” Blair told them. “And believe me, he has a lot.”

“What do I get if we both stay in the marriage?” Luna asked.

“I don’t know. You need to discuss that with your future husband. The contract doesn’t specify any of that,” Blair said.

“You should probably set up a separate type of agreement with him,” Cecilia told her. “Something on paper that both of you agree to. At the end of the day, you two are the ones who are actually in the marriage.”

Gianna gasped. “We can help you create it.”

Luna thought about it for a moment. It was a great idea; some things that both of them would have to follow in order to ensure their marriage remained respectful to both parties. It would also allow Luna to hold some of the control in the relationship.

It was definitely a reach into trying to accept their new arrangement, but as long as she was trying, she considered it a win. After the donation party the other night, him taking care of her hand and being obnoxiously kind, she thought she might owe him that at the very least.

“Okay. I need something to drink while we do it,” Luna told them.

“Say no more. We have some vodka in the fridge,” Cecilia said, standing.

“I’ll type it out,” Blair said. “If you’re getting drunk, someone has to be sober.”

“Boo! You can drink and type, Ms. Pre-Law. How do you think most lawyers work?” Gianna asked.

“Hopefully not drunk,” Luna said.

Blair rolled her eyes. “Fine, but only because I don’t want to be left out.”

Cecilia came back with red Solo cups, a bottle of vodka, and orange juice as a chaser. “We have to go grocery shopping soon.”

“Are you kidding me? This seems like the essentials to me,” Gianna said. She grabbed the cups and the vodka, distributing it out to all of the girls. Luna asked for orange juice in hers, unableto handle the taste of vodka by itself. A couple of sips down and they were ready to start creating their list.

“To start, we should mention that there can be no mistreatment of either party. Maybe something about communication too,” Blair told them. “That way you both are open and honest with each other.”

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