Gia This is insane, right? To get engaged to a man I just met? Even if it is just for pretend and then what, a pretend marriage for a year? But this will ease the burden for my father and grandpa. They won’t have to worry about me so much. I’ve become a lot more independent in the last three months because I can see more, and although they seem to celebrate the milestone with me, I’m not sure if they like the independence that comes with it. I feel Joel grab my hand and run his thumb over the engagement ring. I turn my head and look at his silhouette. “Regretting your choice?” I tease. Even if my heart is hammering waiting for his answer. “No. I’m actually excited. Honestly, last week I thought I’d have to settle for some little vain socialite, and I ended up with a gorgeous, sweet,

