Aziza: grinning nervously So, uh, guess what? Mike proposed. We're kinda... engaged.
Zachary
surprised Wow, that's...unexpected. But happy for you, man. Really. pauses Does Mom know yet?
laughs awkwardly Oh, yeah, she knows. She's already planning the wedding, can you believe it? rolls her eyes
Zachary
Holy shit, that's fast. And to think I always thought you two were just friends. Guess love does make people do crazy things.
smirks Yeah, well, love can make people do all sorts of zany things. But hey, who am I to question it?
Zachary
That's true. Well, let's see how this plays out, huh? Just remember, you've got a friend here no matter what happens.
smirks mischievously Thanks, Zach. You're one of the few who actually gets me. leans in closer And trust me, there's gonna be some crazy shenanigans happening in the near future.
Zachary
Crazy shenanigans, huh? I'm intrigued. Alright then, let's raise a glass to the beautiful chaos ahead.
raises an eyebrow Ah, Zachary, always the smooth talker. But listen, this ain't your typical love story, you know?
Zachary
What do you mean by that?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, Zach, let's just say that my relationship with Mike is... unconventional, to say the least.
Zachary
Unconventional how?
grins devilishly Oh, where do I even begin?
Zachary
Why don't you start from the beginning?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Alright, listen up, Zachary. So, Mike and I, we've been friends for years, right?
Zachary
yeah
smirks Well, during one of our late-night chats, Mike came up with this crazy idea.
Zachary
Okay, I'm listening...
As Aziza opens up about the crazy idea Mike had, Zachary realizes that their friendship may be tested as they navigate the unconventional path ahead.
Zachary
Ok
leans back, smirking Damn, Zachary, you're a tough nut to crack, aren't ya? Alright, picture this: Mike proposes, but instead of a ring, he hands me a contract.
Zachary
Interesting... What kind of contract?
taps her fingers on the table, speaking in a low, conspiratorial tone Oh, it was a doozy, Zachary. It said that we'd be pretending to be engaged for six months.
Zachary
6 months
raises an eyebrow Yeah, just six short months of playing house with Mike. But here's the catch, Zachary.
Zachary
What's the catch?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones The catch is that we had to act so convincingly in love that everyone would believe it.
Zachary
Everyone? Even those who know us best?
laughs Oh, absolutely, Zachary. We're talking about a full-blown, Hollywood-level production here.
Zachary
And you agreed to this?
smirks Well, Zachary, let me let you in on a little secret. I have a bit of a flair for the dramatic.
Zachary
Smiles That's putting it lightly, Aziza. But seriously, how did you manage to pull it off?
pulls out a stack of photos Well, Zachary, let me show you just how convincingly we played our parts. flips through the photos
Zachary
Ok
pauses at a photo Here, check this one out. This was our first public appearance as an "engaged couple."