Chapter 32. Day One - A Page from Aaron’s Playbook (1)

[2017, October 8th]

“This is a stupid idea,” said Aaron, watching CC as she emerged from the partition in yet another ball gown. “This kind of thing is not for a guy like Troy. He will burn you.”

“I’ll take my chances. We’ve tried everything else and we’re out of time,” CC answered, holding out her hand for him to hand her a tiara.

“I still think-”

“You still want to start a three-way war,” said CC, cutting him off.

Aaron came up behind her and put a tiara on her head, sighing.

“How do I look?”

“CC, think about what you’re doing. No matter what you do, in five days prince perfect is going to want to put a ring on it. That’s for keeps.”

“I know. I’m counting on it.”

Aaron sighed disapprovingly.

“You know you look amazing,” he said, frowning as he rubbed her arms up and down. “Remember what I said. If he suspects even for a second that you’re acting out of character, that you’re bluffing, the game’s over. You’re done. You los