We still love each other, but can never be. Ironically the same thing happened to you and me.”“I can see how it happened, but it changes nothing.�...��“It doesn’t matter that I love you?”“No you don’t. Long ago we agreed there was no spark between us and all we would ever be was friends with benefits.”“That was then. The longer we were together the stronger my feelings for you got. When we married it was because I wanted to marry you. Yes I did use the pregnancy to make it happen, but that was. Her hair was pulled up into a French bun and makeup was impeccable. No one but Emma knew that Lisa was in the back crying her eyes out because Lena would not be there. Emma gave her a quick but adorable makeup repair as the wedding started with a woman singing a hymn then two young ladies doing a duet of a love song.The gown was a vision to behold. Lace from neck to toe over a silk under garment. The train was ten foot long held up by a ten year old girl with blonde hair all in ringlets. She. ”“I care about you also. I want us at least to be F-W-B’s. Is that something you want?”“Absolutely. At least F-W-B’s.”“Good! Okay, let’s go in.”“Wait a sec. I meant to mention that tonight you are going to be ‘Susie’ as far the other guys go. I am not worried about anything but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of plausible deniability.”“That’s a great idea. I appreciate you thinking of it.” She gave him a quick hug and they headed to the door.Once inside Mike introduced her to Tom. She thought. " Yes please,” I answered.I left the store with an amazing outfit that I couldn't wait to wear, and an appointment with Johanna, a German hairstylist for the morning of the Ball.The only missing things were a carriage and a coachman, and a fairy godmother.As established in the invitation, at three in the afternoon, a car arrived to pick me up. Lorenzo explained to me that the castle had many bedrooms for guests who wanted to spend the night, so I packed a few things for the night and a regular.