Ace in the Hole by Peter Styles

Oliver
So here I am, about to ask my buddy Leo if he’ll pretend to be my spouse for a few weeks until Mom buzzes off. My mother, the matchmaker..I just never thought she’d turn that gaze on me. Thank god he needs the money or else… well, no or else. Leo’s a great guy. He’d do this for me, money or not. I know he would. It’s the whole reason I’m asking him and not some random guy off the street.There’s definitely no other reason. Sure, he’s hot but I like my freedom.

Leo
Oliver is… look, he’s a great guy but he’s not exactly anyone I could picture settling down in the next four decades. He likes to party. He likes to play. I want something more solid than that in my life.
Not that this whole marriage thing is anything but a sham. We’re just doing it to get by his mom so he can be left to enjoy himself in peace. I’m happy to help but I’m not sure how far we should take it. Should I move in with him? Get rings? Talk about our honeymoon?

I don’t know what I’m doing, I just hope this doesn’t ruin our friendship or… change it, somehow.