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you.”
    Madison patted him on the cheek. “It was adorable. I can still see him out there, holding a single rose, kneeling in the grass, and belting out Hopelessly Devoted to You .”
    Patricia, Shelly and Irene were obviously pleased. The guys were all looking at him like he’d put on a dress. Jared pushed down the urge to run from the room.
    His father frowned. “Jared can sing?”
    “Not really. It was totally off-key. The neighbors opened their windows and cursed. A dog started whimpering. I think someone threw a tomato. But it melted my heart.”
    “That’s so romantic.” Irene frowned at her husband. “That definitely doesn’t run in the family.”
    Madison raised an eyebrow, and a devilish look flashed across her face again. “You should hear what he did for my birthday.”
    Jared stood. “I think they’ve heard enough for now, sweetie. And I’m ready for a snack. Anyone else? I think I saw Irene putting out some cheese and crackers.”
    “I was about to invite people to go fill up a plate.” Irene motioned toward the other room. “Dinner will be a while, and I don’t want anyone going hungry.”
    As his family stood and made their way to the table, Jared glanced back at Madison’s face. Disappointment flitted across for a second, but then she recovered and hopped off the couch. “Great. Then maybe Jared can share our big announcement.”
    Everyone stopped and all eyes landed on him.
     
    Chapter 3

    M adison knew she was pushing things too far, but she couldn’t stop herself. She was having way too much fun. The looks Jared was giving her were priceless. She almost broke character and busted out laughing at his expression when she told everyone they met in the women’s bathroom. And now he gawked at her, mouth open like a cod fish, eyes bugged out...she wished there was a hidden camera.
    He coughed into his fist. “It’s not an announcement. I mean, there is no announcement. There’s nothing. We’re just normal.” He waved his arm in a lame ‘nothing to see here’ gesture.
    She held in a giggle. He was so cute when he was caught off guard. Much better than the corporate grump she’d met earlier. With his tie loose and hair slightly rumpled, he was actually sexy. It didn’t hurt that he had broad, muscular shoulders and a trim waist. She shook the thought out of her head. She couldn’t go soft on him. He hadn’t paid enough yet for being such a jerk.
    “Oh, I’m sorry, darling. Did I spoil the surprise?” She crossed the room and put her arms around his neck. “Jared asked me to marry him.”
    Patricia squealed and ran over, throwing her arms around them. “I can’t believe it!”
    Jared’s face paled. “But you said no.” He stepped back from her. “She said no,” he said louder. “So, that’s it.”
    Patricia stepped back, confusion on her face.
    “Oh, sweetie, I didn’t say no , I said let me think about it . And I’ve thought about it...and my answer is yes! We’re getting married!” She pulled Jared and Patricia back into a hug.
    The room filled with instant conversation. The women hugged Madison while the men congratulated Jared. Shelly was so happy she had tears in her eyes, which brought instant guilt. She hadn’t thought about the consequences of her rash decision to announce an engagement. Seeing Shelly so moved made her realize these people were real, and she was lying to them.
    The thought made her pause. Had she made a mistake? Shelly smiled through her tears and whispered, “Congratulations.”
    Maybe she had taken things too far, but everything would be resolved soon. Their pretend engagement would become a pretend breakup. His family might be a bit disappointed, but they really didn’t know her very well. How upset could they be? Besides, it was all Jared’s fault for lying in the first place.
    Irene squeezed her hands. “This is wonderful news. We’re so happy for you.”
    Jared’s father pulled her into a tight embrace. He was a retired