After dinner Alexander drove Emily home.
The car ride was quiet.
Emily stared out the window.
Finally she spoke.
"This feels strange."
Alexander glanced at her.
"What does?"
"Pretending to date my boss."
Alexander smirked slightly.
"You're doing well."
Emily laughed.
"Am I?"
Alexander nodded.
"The reporters believed it."
Emily turned toward him.
"What about you?"
Alexander raised an eyebrow.
"What about me?"
Emily hesitated.
"Do you believe it?"
For a moment the car became silent.
Alexander looked ahead at the road.
Then he said quietly,
"You're convincing."
Emily felt her cheeks warm.
She quickly looked away.
Because suddenly…
This fake relationship didn't feel completely fake anymore.