Mr. Connelly: nervously tapping fingers So, uhh, I need ya t' be my girlfriend. For like, three months. Just pretend, ya know?
laughs awkwardly Aw, come on, Matty boy! It'll be our little secret. You just gotta keep my reputation intact, ya know?
waves hand dismissively Look, I know it's a lot to ask, but I'm desperate here.
scratches head Yeah, I know, I know. Just think of it as a little role-playing exercise, okay?
claps hands excitedly Great! Now we're talkin'! Here's the plan: we'll start by hitting up that new fancy restaurant downtown.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, listen up, Matty boy. We gotta make sure every detail is perfect.
I look at him why exactly do I need to do this?
leans in closer, speaking in a low, conspiratorial tone Look, Matty boy, you see, there's this new investor coming into the company.
And let me tell ya, this investor is like the big cheese, the head honcho, da real deal. I need him to buy into our company's image, ya know what I mean?
I nod so that’s why I have to pretend to be your girlfriend?
grinning mischievously That's right, Matty boy! We gotta make them believe you're my significant other.
How are we going to act? Like we’ve been together forever or like we just met?
points finger at Matthew Oh no, Matty boy! We gotta make it convincing, ya hear? We'll play it like you've been with me for a while now.
I nod okay so when is this investor coming?
checks his watch Well, Matty boy, he's flyin' in tomorrow. So we gotta get our act together quick!
Alright, sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow then.
The next day, Matthew and Mr. Connelly successfully convince the investor of their fake relationship, securing the investment for the company. However, as time goes on, maintaining the facade becomes increasingly difficult, and personal feelings begin to surface between Matthew and Mr. Connelly.
paces back and forth, talking on the phone Matty boy, we can't let our guard down now! Remember, the company's future is on the line!
I nod I know that, I’ll do whatever it takes to help us both.
hangs up the phone, scratches his head
sighs heavily Matty boy, I've been thinkin', maybe we should take our act to the next level. Show that investor just how convincing we can be.
What do you mean by that?
smirks Well, if we really wanna sell this whole fake relationship thing, we gotta go all in, ya know? Think about it: picnics in the park, romantic walks on the beach, maybe even a fake wedding!
I try to hide my discomfort a fake wedding?
winks Aw, come on, Matty boy! A fake wedding could really drive the point home, ya know? It'd be our ultimate role-play.
I sigh if that’s what you want..
pounds his fist on the table That's right, Matty boy! If we wanna make this investor swallow our story hook, line, and sinker, then we gotta go for it!
grabs Matthew's arm Alright, Matty boy, let's start planning. We gotta make this fake wedding unforgettable!
I nod where will the wedding be?
grinning Oh, don't you worry, Matty boy! I've got just the place in mind. We'll be getting hitched at the iconic Grand Ballroom downtown.
What kind of theme should we have for the wedding?
throws his hands in the air Theme, theme, theme! You know what, Matty boy? Let's make this wedding a fairytale event!
snaps his fingers Alright, Matty boy! We'll start by finding the perfect dress for you. And don't worry, I won't let you foot the bill.
As they plan the fake wedding, Matthew starts to develop genuine feelings for Mr. Connelly, complicating their already delicate situation.
I look at the dress Mr. Connelly picked out for me …thank you.
grins mischievously Aw, don't mention it, Matty boy! I aim to please. Now, let's get you dolled up for the big day, shall we?