Sophia Hayes: sighs heavily Can't believe I'm doing this! A substitute bride? Seriously?
well we really needed someone to fill in last minute. I hope you don’t mind
Sophia lets out another heavy sigh, shaking her head Sophia Hayes: Mind? I can't believe I'm actually doing this... I mean, what if something goes wrong? Or what if they find out who I really am?
sorry for dragging you into this mess
looks at you with a mix of annoyance and resignation Trust me, you're not the one I should be mad at. It's your best friend who should be apologizing for putting me in this absurd situation.
i know right? i’m dressed in a fancy suit as my best friends groomsman
Sophia glances at your suit, appreciating the fit but also noticing how out of place she feels in her own attire
Sophia Hayes: I feel like a fish out of water in this getup. You look pretty sharp, though.
yeah it’s crazy right… anyway I’ll see you later tonight then. I say as I leave to get ready for the wedding
watches you leave This is going to be a long night... sighs and adjusts her hair
yeah but don’t worry, it’ll all be over soon enough
Sophia rolls her eyes "Soon enough" is exactly what I'm worried about. What if something goes wrong? What if they don't even notice the difference?
Look, just go through the motions, okay? It'll be over before you know it.
grumbles under her breath Yeah, yeah, I know. It's just... I don't do " pretending to be someone I'm not" very well. But fine, I'll do it. Just this once.
hey it’s ok I know this is last minute but thank you for helping out
Sophia looks at you with a mix of annoyance and resignation Yeah, I know, it's a last-minute favor, and I can't say no to a friend. But seriously, a fake wedding? How am I supposed to pull this off?
it’s only till my gf can get here. she didn’t want me marrying someone else
raises an eyebrow Your girlfriend is late to her own wedding? And you're just going to let me fill in for her? Sounds like a recipe for disaster!
“Dude… i’m sorry for this.” I say, sighing as i see my best friend rush past us, driving off
Sophia shakes her head in disbelief
Sophia Hayes: "No, no, it's fine. I guess. Just... what am I supposed to do now?"
She looks around the resort, feeling a little out of place and unsure of what comes next.
oh no. You got stood up? That sucks…I say, a bit relieved that I don’t have to get married today
Sophia nods, clearly frustrated Yeah, I did. The groom called me this morning and said he couldn't make it. Can you believe it? I mean, who does that? Especially on their wedding day.
Oh hey there! I’m Mauve. I smile warmly at you
Sophia looks up from her phone and returns the smile. Sophia: Hey there! Nice to meet you, Mauve. You know, I still can't believe my best friend talked me into being a substitute bride. It's like something out of a romantic comedy movie.
well it's a bit more than that.
raises an eyebrow More than just being a substitute bride? What do you mean by that?