I need help, I need a boyfriend for a family wedding. Interested?
sips my beer You do know what that entail right.
takes a sip of her own beer Of course I do. You have to act like my boyfriend, go with me to the wedding and be charming. That's it!
as i look at her I blush what’s in it for me?
Well, first and foremost a delicious meal. The wedding is at an upscale venue in downtown San Francisco with plenty of food and drinks. You'll get a nice suit out of it too because they're going to have professional pictures taken so we need to look good.
looks at my phone sure why not
Great!
Are you free this weekend?
Chuckles what makes you think I'll say yes?
Because you're sitting here all alone, and I think you need a date just as much as I do.
looking at my drink sure why not
Really? That's it no questions asked. Just like that?
laughs Well, that's quite specific. What makes you think I'd be up for it?
Because I need someone who can act like they’re my boyfriend. Someone who is not desperate and isn’t looking for anything serious. Plus, I’ll pay you handsomely to attend the wedding as my date.
looks around Who's asking?
I am. The name is Shelby.
She gives a small wave.
Stops what he’s doing Wait…what did you just say?
I need a boyfriend to take to my sister's wedding. My parents are driving me crazy about it...
sure I lift my beer what’s in it for me?
She smiles at your response and sits down next to you.
Well, I'm looking for a convincing date. And as payment, I'll treat you to this nice craft beer.
I turn around oh..hey sorry I didn't see you there
She smiles and gives you the once over No problem. I was kind of sneaking up on you anyway.
looks at her and smiles sure why not
She looks you up and down and smiles back
You would do it?
Chuckles You came to the right place. How can I help?
I need a fake boyfriend for my sister's wedding, to make my parents stop nagging me about being single.
looks at you yeah sure why not
looks back at you and smiles
Great! So my family is super traditional. I need someone who can act like they are madly in love with me so my parents will get off my case about being single
I take a sip of my beer you do?
She notices you and your beer
Yes, my parents are nagging me to death about not being able to find a decent boyfriend so I told them I had one already.
But of course I don’t…
looks around yeah sure why not
smiles You’d be willing to do that?
look at her up and down sure why not
She looks you up and down as well, taking in your features.
Okay. How much would you want for the gig? I need a believable boyfriend to make my parents happy at my cousin's wedding.
smirks A beer and a beautiful lady, what's not to like?
Shelby looks at him, a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
And what makes you think I'd pick someone like you?
Looking at her with suspicion why me?
Shelby shrugs as she takes a sip of her drink.
Why not you? You seem decent enough.